After filling in the enquiry form and joining us for a tour, you’ll need to complete our online application form. You’ll also need to send us: A copy of your child’s most recent school report. Medical and passport information. A reference from your child’s current school. Once we’ve received your documents, we’ll invite your child to do a short assessment.You can find out more about the application process, and book a tour, by getting in touch with The British School of Nanjing admissions team.

How long does The British School of Nanjing’s admissions process take?

It depends – each child’s application process is unique. But we’ll let you know as soon as we receive your application form. And we’ll get back to you to confirm your child’s place within 48 hours.

How does the process differ if my company is paying the fees?

If your company is paying your child’s fees, our admissions and finance teams are happy to deal with them directly. Please let us know as early as possible in the application process.

What is your withdrawal policy?

You’ll need to give two months' notice in writing before your child’s last day of school. If you write to us during a public holiday, the notice of withdrawal will be accepted from the first day back after the break.

English is not our family's first language. Can you support my child?

Our expert English as an Additional Language (EAL) team supports students in Years 1-9, although help is available to some older children. We’ll assess your child’s English proficiency during the application process and set up a personalised programme that will get them up to speed. Our EAL students make outstanding progress; they’re typically proficient English speakers within two years.

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Q: How long does The British School of Nanjing’s admissions process take?

It depends &ndash; each child&rsquo;s application process is unique. But we&rsquo;ll let you know as soon as we receive your application form. And we&rsquo;ll get back to you to confirm your child&rsquo;s place within 48 hours.

Q: How does the process differ if my company is paying the fees?

If your company is paying your child&rsquo;s fees, our admissions and finance teams are happy to deal with them directly. Please let us know as early as possible in the application process.

A warm welcome

We’re delighted you’re considering The British School of Nanjing (BSN) for your child’s education. We promise to nurture their passions, talents and ambitions, and ensure they achieve outstanding academic results.

Our personalised approach propels students to the world’s best universities and prepares them for lifelong success – whatever their dreams and aspirations.

THE BRITISH SCHOOL OF NANJING ADMISSIONS PROCESS

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

At our outstanding international school in Nanjing, we offer places all year round to children aged 2-18. After making an initial enquiry, you’ll either visit us in person or take a virtual discovery tour. You’ll then fill in an online application form. The final step is to invite your child to an assessment.

Every family’s application process is different, so we’d encourage you to get in touch with our admissions team to find out how it’ll work for you. They can answer any questions about our entry requirements and talk you through each stage.

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We know that choosing the right school for your child is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make. The British School of Nanjing admissions team is here to help. They’ll guide you through the process and make sure you have the information you need.

Our promises to you:

We’ll explain our The British School of Nanjing admissions process at the start and help you through each stage.
We’ll arrange for you to look around our idyllic mountainside campus – either in person or online – and meet our teachers. We want you to picture your child at our school.
We’ll be transparent and open, and respond to you quickly.

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STEP-BY-STEP ADMISSIONS PROCESS

Ready to start The British School of Nanjing admissions process? This is what you need to do next.

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Make an enquiry

Get in touch with our admissions team to find out how your child will thrive here. We can answer any questions, talk about your child’s needs, and take you through the application process.

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make an enquiry

Take a tour

The best way to get a feel for our school community is to join us for a tour – either in person or online. You’ll meet a teacher from your child’s year group, who’ll explain more about how our students learn.

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Send us your application

Applications are open all year round. As well as our online form, you’ll need to send us some supporting documents, too. We’ll let you know we’ve received your form straight away.

Apply now

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Assessment

We’ll ask your child to do a short assessment, which includes an English test. We want to make sure that everybody is happy, and that BSN is right for your child.

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Placement

You’re almost there! Once you’ve completed the first four steps – and if our vibrant school community is right for you – we’ll offer your child a place.

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Starting school

Once their place is confirmed, we’ll make sure your child gets a warm welcome. We’ll send you information before they start and invite you to a family induction day. This is a great opportunity for your child to take part in activities with their new classmates, and to speak to our brilliant student ambassadors.

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IMPORTANT DATES: 2024–25

Our calendar contains key term, holiday, and admissions dates for the current academic year.

OUR SCHOOL CALENDAR

Spring Break

Monday 31 Mar to Saturday 05 Apr 2025

2nd Semester of 2024-25

Wednesday 05 Feb to Friday 20 Jun 2025

Summer Holiday

Saturday 21 Jun to Thursday 18 Sep 2025

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Choosing the right school for your child is normally a difficult decision. Fortunately, feedback from our expat community made selecting The British School of Nanjing easy. It’s a choice that has been well rewarded.

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THE BRITISH SCHOOL OF NANJING ADMISSIONS

Tuition fees

Our tuition fees reflect the outstanding academic success our students achieve, as well as the exceptional learning opportunities we offer.

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CALCULATE YOUR SCHOOL FEES

Use our handy calculator to get a personalised estimate for your family’s needs. We offer annual or termly payment plans.

CALCULATE YOUR FEES

Standard fees (2024–25)

Use our handy calculator to get a personalised estimate for your family’s needs.

2024–25 school fee

Standard fees

School Year 2024/25

* CNY

(Price is indicative)

* the currency converter is only for reference, it may not reflect the latest currency exchange rate.

2024–25 school fee
Textbooks and notebooks
Daily lunch
iPad for Year 6- Year 9
MacBook for Year 10 - Year 13

After-school activities extra
IGCSE and A-Level examination fee extra
Student support services (SEN and EAL) extra
Bus fee extra
Cafeteria food and drink extra

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I apply?

After filling in the enquiry form and joining us for a tour, you’ll need to complete our online application form. You’ll also need to send us: 

A copy of your child’s most recent school report.

Medical and passport information.

A reference from your child’s current school.

Once we’ve received your documents, we’ll invite your child to do a short assessment.

You can find out more about the application process, and book a tour, by getting in touch with The British School of Nanjing admissions team.
How long does The British School of Nanjing’s admissions process take?

It depends – each child’s application process is unique. But we’ll let you know as soon as we receive your application form. And we’ll get back to you to confirm your child’s place within 48 hours.
How does the process differ if my company is paying the fees?

If your company is paying your child’s fees, our admissions and finance teams are happy to deal with them directly. Please let us know as early as possible in the application process.
What is your withdrawal policy?

You’ll need to give two months' notice in writing before your child’s last day of school. If you write to us during a public holiday, the notice of withdrawal will be accepted from the first day back after the break.
English is not our family's first language. Can you support my child?

Our expert English as an Additional Language (EAL) team supports students in Years 1-9, although help is available to some older children. We’ll assess your child’s English proficiency during the application process and set up a personalised programme that will get them up to speed. Our EAL students make outstanding progress; they’re typically proficient English speakers within two years.

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