Schrole is proud to represent some of the very best international schools from around the world. In our School Spotlight series, we’ll take an in-depth look at these schools, detailing their history, ethos, location and of course, benefits, to help you choose the school that best suits you.
About: BASIS
BASIS International Schools is a part of the BASIS Curriculum network of schools in the United States, China, and Thailand.
The group’s first international school, BASIS International School Shenzhen, opened in 2015 with over 400 students and was recognised as the largest international school opening in the history of southern China. BASIS International School Guangzhou followed in 2017, and was the first campus to offer a week-day boarding program.
BASIS International Schools Hangzhou and Park Lane Harbour opened in 2018, and BASIS International School Nanjing opened in 2019. BASIS International School Bangkok, the first BASIS International School outside of China, opened in fall of 2019. The first bilingual school in its network, BASIS Bilingual School Shenzhen, opened in 2020.
In 2022, BASIS International & Bilingual Schools Chengdu became the first campus in the network to offer both international and bilingual curriculum in one location. BASIS International & Bilingual Schools Wuhan followed in 2023 and brought our innovative curriculum to the very heart of China in Hubei province.
The BASIS International Schools network is growing rapidly, with two more campuses opening in Shenzhen in 2024 and more locations coming in future years.
Graduates of BASIS schools have been accepted into top universities around the world, including Oxford, MIT, Cornell, University of Chicago, University of Toronto, Imperial College London, UCLA, Duke, and many more.
Students from BASIS International Schools have also earned top honours in a wide variety of academic and artistic competitions, such as in the National Economics Challenge Global Round, and EdTA drama competitions.
During COVID-19, not only did BASIS schools continue to pay teachers and provide full benefits, the BASIS network also provided support in the form of logistics, travel and quarantine arrangements, and more to support its expat teachers, staff, and school leaders.
Ethos: BASIS International Schools
BASIS International Schools mission is to provide students with a transformative early childhood and K-12 education. With the cutting-edge BASIS Curriculum, through exceptional teaching and faculty mentoring, BASIS International Schools produce graduates who have broad intellectual capabilities, international perspectives, critical thinking proficiency, and creative problem-solving skills to be leaders in their future academic and professional lives.
BASIS believes:
Children can achieve more than they have commonly been told. With hard work, dedication, and the support of teachers and parents, 3rd graders can think critically, 6th graders can learn physics, and high school students can read critical theory and philosophy.
Instructional time is precious. Every minute of every class should be meaningful.
Mastering the basics is the precondition for going beyond them. Students learn to listen for the music of Shakespeare’s iambic pentameter and to decipher crucial details in a historical primary source, but they must also be able to parse the grammar of a sentence and craft concise and persuasive prose.
Homework, as long as it is an extension of what is being learned in the classroom, is valuable. Practice helps students achieve mastery.
High-stakes, summative tests that assess content mastery and learning skills (BASIS Curriculum Comprehensive Exams and the College Board Advanced Placement Exams, for example) are foundational for learning.
The evaluation of teacher performance must be based both on classroom instruction and on student learning results of high-stakes assessments.
Schools: BASIS International Schools
BASIS International School Shenzhen
In 2015, Shenzhen became the first BASIS International School to open its doors in China. Opening with more than 400 students in PreK–grade 10, it has currently grown to more than 1,000 students in PreK to Grade 12 and has numerous waitlists. This phenomenal success was recognised as the largest first-year opening of an international school in the history of southern China.
Located in the expat-friendly suburb of Shekou, there are numerous Western restaurants, grocery stores, IMAX movie theaters with current releases in English, and shopping opportunities close to the school.
The second BASIS International School in China, BASIS International School Guangzhou, opened in 2017. Almost 400 students in Kindergarten to Grade 9 attended the first year, and the school has now reached its capacity of 1,200 students in PreK to Grade 12. It is also the first BASIS International School to offer a weekday boarding program. The school celebrated their first graduating class in 2021, with graduates accepted to a number of prestigious universities around the world.
Set in a suburb of Guangzhou, the campus offers a friendly atmosphere just outside one of China’s largest cities, with easy access to numerous restaurants, shopping complexes, and historic sites. The school offers state-of-the-art facilities in its classrooms, as well as a soccer field and 300-meter track, two basketball courts, indoor playground, library, Apple computer lab, theatre, cafeteria, and boarding facilities for more than 450 students.
BASIS International School Hangzhou opened in 2018 with more than 400 students in K to Grade 9, and now serves students in grades Pre-K – 12. The campus is purpose-built, and is capable of housing 1,000 students. It is divided into two buildings, one for PreK to Grade 1 and the other for Grades 2 to 12. The facilities include a gymnasium, computer lab, cafeteria, outdoor track and field, and a black-box theatre that can open into an outdoor amphitheatre.
Hangzhou is regarded by many as China’s most beautiful city. It boasts an incredible history, scenic West Lake and Qiangtang River, and enjoys four seasons. The school is located in the new city of Hangzhou – juxtaposed between modern city development and areas of natural beauty and historical significance. Teacher accommodations are in new apartments, some close to the school, and offer convenient access to shopping and restaurants. A high-speed train also offers service to Shanghai in an hour.
Overlooking the South China Sea’s Xiaojing Bay, BASIS International School Park Lane Harbour is nestled in the hills of a master-planned beach community in the municipality of Huizhou. The campus opened in 2018 and serves students in Grades 5 to 12. Park Lane Harbour is the second BASIS International School to offer boarding. The total boarding capacity is 800, with a total student capacity of 1,200.
The serene campus has excellent facilities, including state-of-the-art classrooms, soccer field and track, gymnasium, basketball and tennis courts, indoor heated swimming pool, expansive library, Apple computer lab, cafeteria, black-box theatre, auditorium, and boarding facilities for students.
Opened in the fall of 2019, BASIS International School Nanjing serves students in PreK to Grade 11, and will expand each year until it reaches a capacity of 1,200 students in PreK–grade 12. The school’s facilities include top-of-the-line classrooms, track and field, heated indoor swimming pool, Apple computer lab, and a multipurpose activity centre.
Nanjing is one of the Four Great Ancient Capitols of China. The school’s campus is located in Nanjing’s Xianlin University Town in Qixia District – home to Qixia Mountain, numerous historical sites, a vibrant arts community, museums, and beautiful scenery along the banks of the Yangtze River.
BASIS International School Bangkok opened in August 2019. As one of the best international schools in Thailand, the school is proud to offer a wide range of world-class facilities for students to enjoy. Facilities include modern, fully equipped classrooms, a 1,600 square meter convertible gym, 25-meter competition pool, cafeteria and a design suite with engineering, woodworking and 3-D printing capabilities.
Innovations include being the first school to have whole building pre-cooled fresh air systems to ensure students and faculty have a safe and clean air, water recycling and irrigation systems, waste treatment systems, highly efficient HVAC systems, salt-water and heated swimming pools, and more.
BASIS Bilingual School Shenzhen opened in the fall of 2020 and became the first bilingual school in its network. The campus opened with state-of-the-art classrooms, a multi-activity space and office facilities, and added a gymnasium, indoor swimming pool, 200-meter track and soccer field, Apple computer lab, theatre, and additional classrooms in 2021.
The campus is located in Shenzhen’s Futian District. Shenzhen is one of the fastest growing economic centers in the world, and Futian has it all on display with a beautiful, lighted skyline. About a mile from campus is Coco Park Mall, with a movie theatre, children’s playground, and numerous international restaurants, bars and shops-such as Gap and Uniqlo.
Only two miles from campus is the Shenzhen concert hall designed by Japanese architect Arata Isozaki, which attracts musicians from around the world. Across the plaza is a huge complex housing the Shenzhen Library (9 million volumes) and the mega Book City that has its own English-language bookstore.
BASIS International & Bilingual School Chengdu opened in the fall of 2022. Initially welcoming approximately 500 students in grades Pre-K through 8, it will eventually grow to a capacity of over 1800 students in grades Pre-K through 12. The campus is our first to house both international and bilingual school programs.
Our school is located in a new area of Chengdu, a high-tech area in the southwest of the city. The master-planned location will include plenty of green space, and is convenient to the Chengdu airport as well. Chengdu has the largest hospital in China, easy shopping in neighborhood markets, and also the Chengdu Global Center–the world’s largest stand-alone building, approximately the size of 20 Sydney Opera Houses and 8 Beijing Olympic Stadiums.
BASIS International & Bilingual School Wuhan opened in fall 2023. Our first campus in Hubei province, faculty and students enjoy state of the art facilities, including spacious classrooms, gymnasiums, multiple performance spaces, science labs, a swimming pool, student dorms, and much more. The school opened with Grades Pre-K – 9 to begin, and will grow to become a Pre-K – Grade 12 school.
Wuhan is the capital of Hubei province and offers many scenic sites along the confluence of the Han and Yangtze rivers. It is in the very heart of China, roughly equidistant from Beijing in the north and Guangzhou in the south. There are many famous sites in and near the city, such as a Yuan-dynasty temple, the Hubei Provincial Museum, Yellow Crane Tower, Yangtze River Bridge and more.
Opening in the fall of 2024, BASIS Bilingual School Guangming Shenzhen will be the second bilingual campus in Shenzhen. Located in Shenzhen, China, the Guangming District is a perfect place for educators looking to make a meaningful impact on motivated students. With its vibrant mix of cultural diversity and modernity, this district offers a unique teaching experience in one of China’s most dynamic cities.
BASIS Bilingual Kindergarten Nanshan will open in fall of 2024 and become BASIS’ first campus focusing exclusively on Early Childhood Education. The campus will include classrooms tailored to the needs of young learners, play spaces, and more.
BASIS International Schools seeks experienced, talented, and passionate educators to join its growing network and continue to raise the bar in international education.
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Aoba-Japan International School
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