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China, Ningbo
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1. Visit NBIS by appointment. Campus tours will be focused on the relevant age range. This initial visit is the first step in the admissions process, and staff can outline the NBIS program and entry points during the tour. A scheduled visit is required to start the process.
2. Assessments. For Pre-school to Reception, assessments are conducted through group-based interactive games that observe a child's ability to understand and follow instructions. Primary-level entrants undergo the Cambridge assessment, while Secondary entrants complete CAT4 assessments that examine verbal, quantitative, non-verbal, and spatial abilities. A School Report from the previous school is requested for students who are not in Pre-school/Nursery.
3. Interview. After the assessments, the student will have an interview with the Head of the relevant section or a delegated staff member. At least one parent or legal guardian must attend the interview with the Head. This step provides an opportunity for families to discuss the child's readiness and for the school to understand family expectations.
4. Enrolment Application and registration. The Enrolment/Application Form should be completed, relevant materials submitted, and the student registered. Documentation required includes a School Report from the previous school for non-preschool entrants. NBIS notes that the school is popular and oversubscribed for some classes, so early application is advised.
NBIS does not publish a formal waitlist or pool system in its publicly available admissions materials.
NBIS does not publish information about scholarships or financial aid on its admissions materials.
Ningbo British International School (NBIS) is an international school for children of foreign personnel in Ningbo, Zhejiang, China. The school follows a British International curriculum and is a member of the Council of International Schools (CIS). NBIS is an authorised examination centre for Cambridge International Examinations and serves as both a SAT Centre and Chinese Proficiency Test Centre (HSK). The school aims to provide a warm, friendly, and safe environment for effective learning.
