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Curriculum Chinese National Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Taught languages English, Spanish, Japanese
Typical class size 25
Strengths STEM, Languages, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Primary School, Middle School, High School, Sixth Form
Introduction
RGS Guildford Nanjing (RGSGNJ) is located at No.17 Kangjian Road, Jiangbei, Nanjing, Jiangsu. The school blends the Chinese National Curriculum with RGSG's British education philosophy and International Baccalaureate PYP and MYP, and offers Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE. It uses an AR graded reading system, a GL testing framework, and homeroom oversight within an internationalized framework. The National Compulsory Education Curriculum underpins learning, and a house system supports vertical management from G1 through G12. English and other foreign languages are expanded through experiential literacy courses designed for progress at each learner's pace, with the aim of developing lifelong language abilities. A distinctive feature is the Six Arts Education System, combining technology, research practice and project work, plus participation in science competitions. The curriculum is complemented by Royal Art Enrichment Classes, Cambridge English exams IELTS, house events, citizenship, and a sports program including tennis, fencing and swimming.
RGS Guildford Nanjing has typical class sizes of 25, instruction in Mandarin, English.
Location
No. 17 Kangjian Road, Jiangbei New Area, Nanjing, China. The campus is located in Jiangbei New Area, a district in northern Nanjing. It is the China branch of the Royal Grammar School Guildford (United Kingdom).
Stages
Primary School (G1-G6); Middle School (G7-G9); High School (G10-G12)
Country affiliation
United Kingdom
Fees
Summary
RGS Guildford Nanjing does not publish a public fee schedule for the 2026/27 academic year. A public fee schedule for 2025/26 is also not available on openly accessible school pages; therefore exact numeric amounts for application, tuition (by year group and term), boarding, and related charges cannot be provided here.
Application / Registration Fees
- The school lists an admissions process and accepts applications, but no public page provides a fixed numeric application or registration fee for 2026/27 or 2025/26. Any application/registration fee amount is not available in publicly accessible material.
Tuition fees by year group and by term
- No public fee schedule showing tuition by year group (per term and per year) for the 2026/27 academic year is available. The school's public information does not present per-term or per-year tuition figures to reproduce here.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school does not publish a publicly accessible detailed billing schedule or the precise payment-term dates for 2026/27 or 2025/26. Information commonly requested by parents—such as whether fees are billed per term, due-dates, instalment options, and penalties for late payment—is not available in the public materials reviewed.
Boarding fees (where applicable)
- The school is listed as offering boarding provision, but no public schedule with boarding fee amounts (per term or per year) is published for 2026/27 or 2025/26. Boarding availability is indicated in school listings, but boarding charges are not publicly disclosed.
Other costs and typical additional charges
- The school's publicly available materials do not publish specific prices for additional costs such as uniform, meals/catering, transport, elective extracurricular activities, one-to-one music tuition, exam/assessment fees, insurance, or deposits. These categories are commonly charged by international schools but no itemised amounts are publicly available for RGS Guildford Nanjing for 2026/27 or 2025/26.
Refund information and withdrawal policy
- No publicly accessible refund or withdrawal policy showing exact refund rules or percentages for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years was found. Specific refund timelines, conditions for return of deposits, and any administrative charges for withdrawal are not published in the materials reviewed.
Fee payment options
- Publicly available pages do not list accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, local RMB payment, credit/debit card, or online payment platforms) or bank account details for fee payments for 2026/27 or 2025/26. No published instruction set for how parents should pay tuition was located.
Admissions contacts (for fee enquiries)
- Admissions and HR contact details are published for enquiries and can be used to obtain definitive fee and payment details directly from the school. The school provides an admissions telephone number and an HR email address in publicly available admissions pages.
Search summary and availability of public fee data
- Multiple authoritative school listings and the school's public admissions pages were reviewed. These sources confirm the school's existence, admissions channels, and that boarding is offered, but none publish an itemised fee schedule for 2026/27 or for 2025/26 that includes application fees, term-by-term tuition by year group, boarding fees, or detailed payment terms. As a result, exact monetary figures cannot be provided here for the requested academic years.
Academics
RGS Guildford Nanjing teaches Chinese National Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE.
Curriculum
Nanjing Gemdale Future School integrates the China National Curriculum (CNC) with RGSG's British education philosophy and the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) and Middle Years Programme (IB MYP). A school-wide literacy curriculum is designed around student-centered, inquiry-based learning to support progress at each student's own pace. Curriculum features include an AR graded reading system, a GL testing system, and homeroom teacher oversight within an internationalized framework. The school follows the National Compulsory Education Curriculum and uses a house system for vertical management from G1 through G12. The program expands English and foreign-language teaching, offers experiential literacy courses, and develops literacy from experiential to fixed elective; English typically reaches the KET level, with the aim of cultivating lifelong abilities.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school has a Moral Education Office led by Yu Weil Liang. The school's core values are knowledge, respect, inclusion, courage, collaboration, and integrity.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The language program systematically develops students' language abilities to think in English, and is supported by the British Embassy; students participate in English Olympiad competitions.
Admissions
Admissions
Open Day and Enrollment Plan: RGS Guildford Nanjing hosts admissions events, including Admissions Open House. Recent Admissions Open House programs included Senior High on May 22 (9:30–11:30) and Primary School on May 22 (14:30–16:30). Location: RGS Guildford, Nanjing. The school invites families to visit to learn about the campus environment, teaching philosophy, courses, and teachers through in-depth visits and face-to-face presentations by the management team. The school also recruited a small number of transfer students for the spring semester of the 2022-2023 academic year, and for the fall semester of the 2022-2023 academic year Primary School Grades 1–6, Middle School Grades 1–3, and High School Grades 1–2 (A-Level Academic Class and Royal Art Class). Parents can follow the WeChat official account “RGSG Nanjing” for the latest Open Day information and to apply. Address: No.17, Kangjian Road, Jiangbei New Area, Nanjing. HR telephone: 189-4406-0898. Admissions telephone: 025-566-78333. HR e-mail: rgsnjhr@gemdale.com.
Scholarships
Scholarships: The school offers scholarships; in 2026 RGSG Nanjing launched a brand upgrade and announced a scholarship fund totaling 24 million RMB.
FAQs
Where is the RGS Guildford Nanjing campus located and what is its connection to the UK school?
The campus is at No. 17 Kangjian Road, Jiangbei New Area, in northern Nanjing, China. It is the China-based branch of the Royal Grammar School Guildford in the United Kingdom.
Is RGS Guildford Nanjing a boarding school and what levels does it serve?
Yes, the school is co-educational and offers boarding. It serves students from G1 through G12, covering Primary, Middle, and High School levels.
What curriculum framework does the school use and how is literacy approached?
RGS Guildford Nanjing follows the Nanjing Gemdale Future School model, which integrates the China National Curriculum with RGSG's British education philosophy and the IB PYP/MYP. It also uses a school-wide literacy curriculum built around inquiry-based learning, with AR graded reading, GL testing, and homeroom teacher oversight.
Are there published tuition or application fees I can review?
A public fee schedule for 2026/27 or 2025/26 is not published in publicly accessible materials. For definitive figures on tuition, application/registration fees, and boarding charges, contact the school's Admissions team or HR directly.
How can I apply to RGS Guildford Nanjing and what does the admissions process involve?
The school runs admissions events such as Open Day programs, and there is an Enrollment process in place. Visit or contact the admissions team for details, including current event dates and application steps; you can also follow the WeChat official account RGSG Nanjing for updates.
Does the school offer scholarships, and is there a scholarship fund?
Yes, RGS Guildford Nanjing offers scholarships. In 2026 the school launched a scholarship fund totaling 24 million RMB.
What academic opportunities exist beyond the core curriculum, such as technology or science programs?
Technology is a core part of the school's cross-disciplinary Six Arts Education System, including compulsory and elective technology courses, research practice, and project work. Students participate in technology innovation competitions and international STEM events, and they publish research findings.
What arts, language, and cultural activities are available for students?
Arts are supported through Royal Art Enrichment Classes, with guidance to help students gain admission to leading international art programs. Language learning targets bilingual proficiency, with Cambridge General English exams and IELTS introduced, and students encouraged to compete in English-speaking events.
How does the school support leadership, teamwork, and social engagement?
Student leadership is developed through the house system, with elected student leaders and tutor support for goal-setting and pastoral care. The program also includes inter-house events and community service as part of broader educational aims.
What wellbeing and language support services are available for students?
A Moral Education Office leads core values such as knowledge, respect, inclusion, courage, collaboration, and integrity, supporting student well-being through the Six Arts framework. The language program develops English-thinking skills and participation in English Olympiad competitions, with some external backing mentioned.
How is the house system structured and what does daily life look like for students?
In Middle School, there are three houses—Austen, Beckingham, and Hamonde—each with a tutor who supports group-based academic and pastoral activities. The house system links Chinese and Western approaches to facilitate communication among parents, students, and staff, and it underpins leadership opportunities.
Is there information about uniforms, meals, or other day-to-day culture details?
Public materials do not publish specifics on uniforms or meal provisions. However, the school emphasizes a house-based, tutor-supported culture with a focus on holistic development and cross-campus connections.
Is there any explicit information about bilingual or language immersion programs?
The program emphasizes bilingual proficiency and English thinking as part of its language culture. English development includes exposure to Cambridge General English exams and IELTS, with ongoing opportunities for English-language competition participation.
What languages are taught at the school beyond English, if stated?
Specific foreign languages taught are not listed in publicly available materials, but the program places emphasis on expanding English and foreign-language teaching as part of its literacy and culture initiatives.
How does the school engage families and the local community through events?
Open Day events are held periodically to share the campus environment, teaching philosophy, courses, and teachers, with face-to-face presentations by management. Families can also learn about the school through the WeChat account RGSG Nanjing for the latest information.
What is the school's connection to a global community or sister schools?
The house system links to sister schools worldwide, supporting cross-campus communication and shared leadership opportunities. The program also includes global citizenship lessons, community service, and Higher Education and Careers planning.
When did the school open, and what is its broader international context?
RGS Guildford Nanjing opened in 2020 and serves as the China branch of the Royal Grammar School Guildford, reflecting an international partnership between the UK school and its Nanjing campus.
