Your Huili Nantong questions answered

Following our capping ceremony on 1 June 2021, we are thrilled to announce that the handover procedure is expected to be completed in Spring 2022. We would like to take the opportunity to answer the many questions we have been receiving about enrolment, curricula, teachers and boarding at Huili Nantong.

Enrolment

#1

What year groups can enrol at Huili Nantong?

Pupils ranging from Early Years 2 to Grade 7 can enrol at Huili Nantong. Please refer to the chart below to determine which grade your child should apply for according to their date of birth. Thereafter the school will grow by a grade per year, in time offering a full 15-year education for children aged 3 to 18.

#2

How do I enrol my child at Huili Nantong?

Huili Nantong strictly follows the guidelines and regulations set forth by the Jiangsu Provincial Department of Education. Before the application process begins, parents can submit a data collection form, and we will be in touch shortly.

Curriculum

#3

Which curriculum does Huili Nantong use?

Huili Nantong uses the curriculum and teaching materials set forth by the Jiangsu Provincial Department of Education will be used for relevant subjects for our Primary and Junior High pupils. We will augment this by also drawing on the best of Western education, particularly with regard to the soft skills needed for the 21st century, such as communication, collaboration and critical thinking.

#4

Huili Nantong is a bilingual school, what level of English competency must my children acquire in order to enrol there?

At Wellington College China, we define ‘bilingualism’ as the ability to make a seamless transition between the two languages of instruction. A bilingual person can read, write, understand, think and speak in the two languages without hindrance at all levels.

We will require all children to have an age-appropriate basic level of English. For a child starting Huili in grade 1 with a basic level of English and a limited amount of exposure to English outside of school, it would be reasonable to expect them to be proficient in English by the end of primary school and bilingual by the end of Junior High.

#5

What special classes and programmes does the school offer?

Lessons at Huili Nantong follow the requirements set out by the Chinese National Curriculum and are enquiry-based with a focus on improving pupils’ understanding. In addition to regular courses like Chinese, English, mathematics, science, Chinese social studies (encompassing history and geography), music, sports and art, pupils also learn distinctive Huili courses, such as theme, wellbeing, drama, English social studies, swimming, design & technology, etc. Apart from Mandarin and Chinese social studies, all classes will be delivered bilingually or fully in English.

We will also provide a wide range of school-based afternoon courses as part of our co-curricular activities programme. These may include activities such as Lego, robotics, debate, English drama, kayaking, archery, pop band and orchestra. These courses are an important part of the school experience and integral to our holistic educational offering. As such, children are expected to take part in afternoon sessions to broaden their horizons and increase their interests.

Teachers

#6

How does Huili Nantong ensure its teacher quality?

Our teachers will be passionate educators from all over the world. They will all have appropriate teaching qualifications and rich teaching experiences.

Our English-speaking teachers will come mostly from Britain or native English-speaking countries, some will also have experience in Chinese schools. Our Chinese teachers will come from a range of interesting backgrounds, including international and bilingual schools from all over China as well as schools within the Wellington College China family. Before starting at Huili Nantong, each member of staff will go through strict recruitment protocols and background checks to ensure your children are safe and secure.

#7

Will the school’s academic teams be ready before school starts?

Wellington College China has made a significant investment in recruiting Huili Nantong's leadership team. The leadership team has already been assembled has been working on the academic and pastoral programmes since March 2021. Recruitment for other members of the teaching and non-academic teams is well underway too.

Boarding

#8

What year does boarding start?

Huili Nantong welcomes boarding applications from pupils in grade 1 and upwards. Whilst we have boarding facilities for 800 children, the first year will be much smaller than this and will help produce a family feel.

#9

Why does Huili encourage boarding?

The boarding experience is designed to support the development of the Huili Identity: pupils who are Inspired, Intellectual, Independent, Individual and Inclusive.

We believe that our professional pastoral teams, loving environment and state-of-the-art facilities will provide our boarders with the best opportunity to learn and grow.

Our Huili schools in Shanghai and Hangzhou have made some excellent achievements in all areas including academics, arts and sports and have earned sterling reputations as international education providers. Guided by our experience in education, our pupils will embark on a wonderful education journey at Huili Nantong.

• We will provide dedicated and inspirational teachers
  

• We will provide our pupils with the resources needed to achieve academic excellence

• We have small classes, offering the individual attention that pupils need

• A rich and varied curriculum will suit our range of pupils and their needs and interests

• Our experienced classroom teachers will provide a warm, personalised approach to pupils’ learning, wellbeing and welfare

  
  

At Huili, we believe that every child has their own unique talents. We are dedicated to creating a supportive learning environment from where our pupils can realise their potential and grow into well-rounded, globally-minded Chinese citizens.

If you would like to know more about Huili Nantong, please feel free to scan the QR code to fill in the form:

For further enquiries, please contact us via admissions.hsn@huilieducation.cn, and we will be in touch shortly.

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