North America International School (NAIS)
University Exhibition Date: October 23, 2024
City: Minhang District, Shanghai
North America International School (NAIS) in Minhang District, Shanghai, is a full-time, boarding international school under the Nuomei Education Group. Situated in the heart of Minhang District, the campus covers nearly 90 acres and includes several main buildings: Qinxue Building (Academic Building), Boyi Building (Performing Arts Center), and Xinning Building (Residential Building). The school is well-equipped with facilities such as a library, science laboratories, music practice rooms, art studios, a bakery room, drama rehearsal halls, a multifunctional lecture hall, an 800-seat theater, an indoor gymnasium, a fencing hall, a climbing wall, a fitness center, outdoor sports fields, a campus restaurant, a coffee bar, and dormitories, all meeting the standards of a top-tier school.
The management team of NAIS brings decades of experience in international education, with a well-established administrative structure and strict management practices. The school is authorized to employ foreign teachers, all of whom undergo rigorous government checks and possess legal work permits and visas. All Chinese teachers are certified and have experience in international teaching.
NAIS exclusively admits students planning to study abroad, providing preparatory courses and language training to facilitate their transition. The school offers the IGCSE Foundation program as a preparatory phase, integrated with the local Shanghai curriculum to enhance English proficiency and strengthen foundational knowledge in science subjects. For the high school phase, students can choose from various curricular pathways according to their academic goals: the American High School program (aligned with the Common Core State Standards) + AP courses, the British IGCSE + A-Level courses, or the Japanese curriculum. Additionally, there are four specialized programs: Academic Innovation, Arts, Music, and Sports, alongside the core Chinese secondary curriculum, promoting a comprehensive East-West integrated learning experience.
