Why ISNS |为什么越来越多的家庭选择 ISNS？

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Why Families Choose ISNS

Why the Journey Often Begins with a Visit

Choosing a school is never just about a curriculum or a campus. It is about trust, values, and the feeling that this is where my child belongs. At the International School of Nanshan Shenzhen (ISNS), we meet families at many different moments in their journey — relocating to Shenzhen, transitioning from another school, or searching for an environment where their child can truly thrive. And almost every conversation begins the same way:

“Can you tell us

what makes ISNS different?”

Why ISNS

A School with Deep

Roots and a Clear Vision

Founded in 2002, ISNS is Shenzhen’s first full-continuum IB World School, offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). What makes ISNS distinctive is not only what we teach — but how and why we teach.

At ISNS, the internationally recognized IB framework is delivered through a Canadian curriculum, combining global perspectives with academic depth, structure, and care. Students graduate with both an IB Diploma and a Canadian High School Diploma, opening doors to universities around the world.

Over the years, ISNS graduates have gone on to study at leading institutions in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, and Asia — confident, capable, and well prepared for life beyond school.

Why ISNS

Caring Locally,

Thriving Globally

Step onto the ISNS campus, located at the foot of Tanglang Mountain in Nanshan, and you will feel it immediately — this is a school designed for children.

Purpose-built facilities support learning at every stage:

A dedicated Early Years building designed for children aged 2–5

Science laboratories, design workshops, and maker spaces

Music, art, drama, and visual arts studios — including a photography darkroom

Indoor and outdoor sports facilities

Libraries, a VR lab, and a 300-seat auditorium

Facilities alone do not define a school.

What families often notice most is the atmosphere:

Teachers who truly know their students

A calm, respectful learning environment

A strong sense of belonging that

extends well beyond the classroom

Throughout the year, the ISNS campus is brought to life through a wide range of whole-school and community events that celebrate learning, culture, creativity, and connection. From Family Fun Day and Spirit Day, to Halloween celebrations, Winter Concerts, Sports Days, and themed learning weeks such as Chinese Culture Week, Technology Week, Arts Week, Canada Week, French Week, and Diversity & Inclusion Week, these shared experiences help students and families feel connected to the school community and to one another.

With students and staff representing over 20 countries and regions, ISNS is a genuinely international community — one where diversity is lived every day, not simply stated.

Students grow up learning to appreciate different perspectives, celebrate cultures, and develop a global mindset grounded in care, respect, and belonging.

Why ISNS

A Balance of Warmth

and Academic Rigor

ISNS believes that students thrive when they are both challenged and cared for.

Class sizes are intentionally small, with astudent–teacher ratio of approximately 1:7, allowing teachers to differentiate learning and support each child as an individual. Lessons are inquiry-driven, encouraging curiosity, collaboration, and critical thinking — skills that matter far beyond exams.

Language learning is also a key pillar of ISNS education:

A strong English environment

Four Chinese lessons per week

French offered as an additional language, reflecting Canada’s bilingual heritage

Today, over 70%of ISNS students speak at least two languages, with many fluent in three.

Why ISNS

Rolling Enrolment —

Because Life Doesn’t

Always Follow a

School Calendar

Families’ lives change — and schools must be flexible.

ISNS offers rolling enrolment throughout the academic year, subject to availability. While joining at the beginning of the school year may offer a smoother transition, students who enter mid-year are carefully supported by both academic teams and counselors to ensure they settle confidently.

Admissions assessments are age-appropriate:

Early Years to Grade 2: interview and Trial-class observation

Grades 2–5: interview，Assessment, Mathematics, Reading and Writing

Middle & High School: interview，Assessment, Mathematics, Reading, Language application and Writing

Each assessment is designed not to “test” children, but to understand how best to support them.

Why ISNS

Life Beyond

the Classroom

Alongside a rich academic programme, ISNS places strong emphasis on Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC) and our annual Week Without Walls (WWW)—both integral parts of the student learning experience.

Each Year, Week Without Walls is not simply a school trip.

It is a carefully designed, well-supported learning journey aligned with the IB Learner Profile and the development of the whole child.

In a safe and supportive environment, students step into new cultural contexts, visit unfamiliar places, and try new activities that challenge them socially, emotionally, physically, and mentally. From surfing, rock climbing, sailing, cooking, and outdoor exploration, to service learning, cultural immersion, and leadership experiences, students learn to stretch beyond their comfort zones, reflect on their experiences, and build genuine confidence.

For some students who may not always feel academically confident, WWW and EOTC provide powerful opportunities to shine—through hands-on learning, real-world problem solving, and teamwork. Students discover strengths they may not yet recognize in themselves, while learning to trust their abilities and support one another.

Learning at ISNS continues throughout daily school life as well. Students can choose from 120+ after-school activities, including:

Sports teams and physical wellbeing programs

Music ensembles, choir, and band

Coding, robotics, and design

Debate, leadership, and service learning

Visual arts, drama, and creative clubs

Our goal is that when students move on to university and beyond, they do so not only with strong academic foundations, but also with the confidence, resilience, and willingness to embrace new challenges—skills that are cultivated both inside and outside the classroom.

Meet Our Admissions Team

Your Partners in This Journey

The ISNS Admissions team works closely with families from the very first enquiry — answering questions, offering guidance, and ensuring that each family feels informed and supported.

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为什么越来越多的家庭选择 ISNS？

这一切，往往从一次访校开始

选择一所学校，从来不仅仅是选择一套课程，更是一次关于信任、价值观与归属感的重要决定。在深圳市南山外籍人员子女学校（ISNS），我们陪伴过许多家庭走过人生的不同阶段——有的是初到深圳的国际家庭，有的是正在为孩子寻找更合适教育环境的父母，也有的是希望孩子在学术之外，被真正理解、被用心看见。而几乎每一次交流，都会从同一个问题开始：

“ISNS，究竟有什么不一样？”

为什么是ISNS

一所根基深厚、

方向清晰的学校

ISNS 成立于 2002 年，是深圳第一所获得全学段 IB 授权的国际学校，提供 PYP、MYP 及 DP 国际文凭课程，并在 IB 框架下融合加拿大课程体系。

在 ISNS，学生不仅可以获得 IB 国际文凭，同时还将取得加拿大高中毕业文凭，为未来升学打开更加广阔的选择空间。

多年来，ISNS 毕业生成功进入加拿大、美国、英国、欧洲及亚洲的世界顶尖大学，他们带走的不只是成绩，更是自信、独立思考能力，以及面对未来的从容。

为什么是ISNS

关爱为翼

志在全球

坐落于南山区塘朗山脚下，ISNS 的校园从一开始，就被设计成一个真正为孩子而存在的学习空间。

这里有：

专为 2–5 岁幼儿打造的早教独立教学楼

科学实验室、设计工坊与创客空间

音乐、艺术、戏剧与视觉艺术专用教室——包括专业摄影暗房

室内与户外运动设施

图书馆、VR 实验室以及可容纳 300 人的多功能剧场

真正打动家庭的，

从来不只是这些“硬件”。

很多家长在访校后会说：“这里的氛围，让人安心：

老师真正了解并关心每一位学生

校园学习环境平和、有序、充满尊重

一种超越课堂、深入人心的归属感

一年四季，ISNS 校园都因丰富多彩的全校及社区活动而充满活力。这些活动涵盖学习、文化、创意与情感联结，包括家庭欢乐日（Family Fun Day）、校园精神日（Spirit Day）、万圣节庆祝活动、冬季音乐会、运动会，以及中国文化周、科技周、艺术周、加拿大周、法语周、多元与包容周等主题学习周。这些共同的体验，让学生与家庭之间、与学校社区之间建立起深厚的连接。

ISNS 的学生与教职员工来自 20 多个国家和地区，是一个真正意义上的国际化社区。在这里，多元并非一句口号，而是每天真实发生的生活体验。学生在成长过程中学会尊重不同视角、欣赏多元文化，并在关爱、尊重与归属感的土壤中，逐步形成面向世界的全球视野。

为什么是ISNS

温度与严谨

并存的学习体验

ISNS 坚信：
孩子只有在被理解和被关爱的环境中，
才能真正迎接学术挑战。

学校保持小班教学，师生比例约为 1:7，教师能够因材施教，关注每一位学生的成长节奏。课堂以探究式学习为核心，培养学生的好奇心、批判性思维、合作能力与学习自主性——这些能力，将陪伴他们一生。

语言学习同样是 ISNS 的重要组成部分：

自然的英文学习环境

周 4 节中文课

法语作为深受欢迎的第三语言选择

目前70% 以上的 ISNS 学生掌握至少两种语言，其中不少学生能够熟练使用三种语言。

为什么是ISNS

滚动招生--

因为不是每个人

按校历安排开始

我们理解，每个家庭的节奏都不一样。

ISNS 提供全年滚动招生（视学位情况而定）。虽然在学年初入学通常过渡更加顺利，但对于学期中加入的学生，学校会通过学术团队与学生支持系统，帮助他们在学业、社交与情绪上平稳融入。

入学评估因年龄而异，目的是了解孩子，而非评判孩子：

幼儿园至二年级：面试与课堂观察

二至五年级：面试、考试、数学、阅读与写作

初高中阶段：面试、考试、数学、阅读、语言应用与写作

每一份评估，都是为了更好地支持孩子未来的学习。

为什么是ISNS

课堂之外

同样精彩

在 ISNS，学习从不止步于课堂。除了丰富的学术课程，ISNS 将 Education Outside the Classroom（课外学习机会，EOTC）以及一年一度的 Week Without Walls（游学周，WWW）作为学生学习体验中不可或缺的一部分。

每年的游学周，并非简单的“学校出游”。

而是一段经过精心设计、充分支持、并与 IB 学习者培养目标紧密结合的真实世界学习旅程。在安全而富有支持的环境中，学生们走进不同的城市与文化情境，尝试新的活动，挑战自我，在社交、情绪、身体与心理层面不断成长。从冲浪、攀岩、帆船、烹饪、野外探索，到服务学习、文化体验与领导力实践，学生们在“尝试—反思—成长”的过程中，逐渐学会信任自己，建立真正的自信。

对于一些在学术课堂中并不总是最自信的学生而言，WWW 和 EOTC 提供了一个重要的舞台——他们能够在动手实践、真实任务与团队合作中，被看见、被肯定，并找到属于自己的优势。

与此同时，ISNS 的学习也延伸至每日的校园生活中。学校提供 120+ 项课后活动，

体育与身心健康课程

音乐乐团，合唱团和乐队

编码、机器人和设计

辩论、领导和服务学习

视觉艺术、戏剧和创意俱乐部

我们希望当学生走向大学与更广阔的世界时，
他们不仅具备扎实的学术能力，也拥有面对挑战、适应变化、勇于尝试的内在力量。

认识我们的招生团队

您教育旅程中的同行者

ISNS 招生团队从每一次初次咨询开始，便与家庭紧密合作——耐心解答疑问、提供专业建议，并确保每一个家庭在整个申请过程中都能感到安心、清晰且被支持

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