（Zhuhai）Zhuhai International School

Introduction

Welcome to a new school year at Zhuhai International School, proudly celebrating 16 years of service to the expatriate community in Zhuhai and Zhongshan.

Our school takes great pride in providing a personalized International Baccalaureate (IB) learning experience for our 250 students. Nestled between the tropical forest of beautiful Qi’Ao Island and its sandy shores, our campus is a safe and inspirational setting to nurture the whole child. At ZIS we aim to shape the future with caring, confident and creative citizens of the world. This is achieved through challenging, meaningful and engaging academic pursuits.

ZIS is committed to outstanding signature programmes designed to complement the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). These programmes prioritize holistic development through service learning, interdisciplinary studies and community-based experiences.

Over 50 dedicated teachers make student wellbeing and growth their highest priority. They lead engaging learning that equips students to stretch themselves, take intellectual risks and refine skills in collaboration, critical thinking, communication and reflection. Our students are empowered to keep their options open by pursuing the prestigious IB Diploma. With an IB education, ZIS graduates can access universities worldwide and chart meaningful careers aligned with their varied passions.

At our school, students become globally minded thanks to daily interactions with citizens from over 25 nations and through intercultural experiences built into our curriculum. Their global perspectives are further enriched by field trips, local excursions and travel opportunities that broaden their international outlook. Students also actively participate in team sports and activities within the Pearl River Delta Conference and the Association of Chinese and Mongolian International Schools (ACAMIS). In 2023 our ZIS teams excelled in the renowned academic contests, the World Scholar’s Cup and China’s Business Simulation.

By earning accreditation from the highly regarded Council of International Schools (CIS) in 2023, ZIS has demonstrated that its programmes, operations and culture align with the highest standards for student-centred learning, global citizenship and continuous enhancement.

To those interested in joining our friendly and welcoming community, please arrange a campus visit to discover more about our IB World School. Contact us to learn about our continuum of programmes and teaching approaches that bring our educational philosophy to life for the benefit of every child. We look forward to welcoming you to our ZIS family.

Mission and Philosophy

Our Mission

We are courageous and caring lifelong learners committed to personal excellence as internationally-minded leaders in our communities.

Our Vision

A thriving and innovative learning community, empowering students for the future.

Our Philosophy

Zhuhai International School (ZIS) has been educating young people from across the globe in a caring and inspirational environment since 2007. Working with students from the age of 3 to 18, we have around 30 different nationalities exploring challenging aspects of the world around us and experiencing the joys and rewards of inquiry-based concept learning.

As an IB World School, ZIS is uniquely placed to promote new perspectives and broaden the minds of the children in our care while deepening their sense of understanding and wonder. ZIS prizes communication, holistic learning and intercultural awareness and is the perfect place for truly international families who are bringing up their children to be global citizens. ZIS students are a unique blend of nationalities, cultures and ethnicities, all eager to contribute actively and compassionately to the life of our school and the wider community around us.

ZIS students strive to do the right thing, even when they may be the only ones who will notice. Whether our students are with us for a year or two or stay through to graduation and move on to the university of their dreams, we want our young people to look back on ZIS as a time when their desire to learn was awakened and they began to realize they have the power to change the lives of others and make a difference in our world.

Shared Values

Global Citizenship

We are internationally-minded thinkers and communicators, open-minded and empathic.

Action & Service

We connect with our community to contribute and learn through the pursuit of shared goals.

Sustainability

We seek to better understand and appreciate our natural world in order to be responsible caretakers of the planet.

Inclusion & Diversity

We are better when we consider more viewpoints and understand our differences.

Wellbeing

We believe that compassionate hearts, principled minds, and challenging ourselves both physically and mentally are essential to health and happiness.

At ZIS we encourage our students to become:

•Inquirers – their natural curiosity has been nurtured and they actively enjoy learning

•Thinkers – they exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to solving complex problems

•Communicators – they receive and express ideas and information confidently in more than one language

•Risk-takers – they approach unfamiliar situations without anxiety and have the confidence to explore new ideas

•Knowledgeable – they have explored themes that have global significance and have acquired a critical mass of knowledge

•Principled – they have a sound grasp of the principles of moral reasoning and have acquired integrity, honesty and a sense of justice

•Caring – they show sensitivity towards the needs and feelings of others, and have a sense of personal commitment to helping others

•Open-minded – they respect the values of other individuals and cultures and seek to consider a range of points of view

•Well-balanced – they understand the importance of physical and mental balance and personal well-being

•Reflective – they give thoughtful consideration to their own learning by constructively analysing their personal strengths and weaknesses.

At ZIS, a “global citizen” is someone who…

•seeks an understanding of the wider world

•develops an identity that involves the capacity and responsibility to make positive change in their world

•collaborates with others to pursue equity and sustainability

•takes action to advance peace in the world

•practices service learning in their global engagement

•applies creative and critical thinking to world issues

•leads through empathy, values diversity, and respects otherness

Our commitment to teaching global citizenship involves:

•intentionally planning for curricular and co-curricular learning that is embedded in all programmes

•delivering age-appropriate global citizenship learning in relation to the 7 outcomes

•maximizing the school’s cultural context to inform local and global citizenship

•seeking ways to measure, assess, and further develop student’s development of global citizenship and intercultural learning

•providing a culturally sensitive learning environment, employing culturally responsive pedagogy

•involving all stakeholders in adopting, supporting, and furthering our school mission to develop global citizens

Excellence in Teaching and Learning at Zhuhai International School:

•Promotes education through the interplay between inquiry, action and reflection

•Builds a community of learners equipped to engage with complex challenges

•Explores aspects of culture in respectful and responsive ways

•Develops through engaging student voice, choice and agency

•Empowers learners for global engagement and change

Admission

Learn more about Zhuhai International School – make an appointment to visit the school by contacting our Admissions Office at admissions@zischina.com or [0086] 756 332 0016.

Moving your family to Zhuhai?  Assistance with applications and interviews can be arranged using online conferencing tools.

Admissions Policy

Zhuhai International School is open to all students from 3 to 18 years old who carry foreign passports or residency permits from Hong Kong, Macau or Taiwan.  Students applying for positions at ZIS should hold appropriate visas that allow them to live and study in Zhuhai, China.

The language of instruction at ZIS is English and so we offer phased language instruction to those students who are not already fluent.  Our Year Level Admissions guidelines outline the pathways to rewarding years of learning with us with graduation and post-Secondary studies in mind.

Year Level Admission Guidelines

The process of admissions prioritizes the sharing of information and the building of the relationship between school and home.  The more families know, the better!

Interviews and assessments are included in our admissions process to ensure the school can make the best provision for each student by way of educational support if and as necessary.  Class placements in ZIS is in accordance with age related criteria i.e. the cut off birthday date determining age and therefore Year group being 01 September.

Early Years and Primary

Nursery to Year 6 inclusive. [Ages 3 – 10 years]

Students are able to experience a ‘trial day’ for families in and around Zhuhai. These prospective students are invited to spend half a day or a full day in their age level class  on a date arranged with with parents.  Teachers will observe and assess their trial experience and will share feedback with parents.

Secondary

Years 7 – 13 inclusive [Ages 11 – 18 years]

Students sit Mathematics and English Language tests and will participate in an entry interview with the Head of Learning Services. The assessment is diagnostic, for school purposes, helping to inform our approaches to teaching and support.

Students entering the Diploma Programme work closely with the Curriculum Coordinator to select the best course options upon acceptance.

Students entering Years 11 to 13 may be expected to take the IELTS [International English Language Testing System] examination.

Applying from Out of Town?

We are here, ready to set up an online conference with you to support students applying from out of town.

Learn more about Zhuhai International School – speak with our Admissions Team  at admissions@zischina.com or [0086] 756 332 0016.