SCG Preview: Haileybury International School

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Haileybury International School has an international vision, seeking to bring together the best of the Chinese and western educational philosophies. It takes full advantage of a hundred years of experience in Australian education and the advantages of traditional Chinese education while emphasizing innovative thinking and flexibility. A high-quality and diversified curriculum, small classes, an English learning environment, personalized training and care programs will develop students’ ability to use the English language and understand the western culture. It will also support the development of their ability to direct their own learning, communicate effectively, work in a team and take leadership at all levels. Haileybury focuses on cultivating a competitive ability to work in the international environment in order to become a citizen of the world.

Address: No. 6 Gongxue Road, Gaocun County, Wuqing District, Tianjin
WeChat: haileybury
Contact: 400 013 6060
Web: www.haileybury.cn

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Founding date: 1898 in Melbourne, 2012 in China
School type: Full-time boarding school
School hours: 8am-4.50pm
Ministry of Education accredited? Yes
Curriculum description: VCE

Age range: 6-18
Grades offered: Grade 1-12
Number of students: N/A
Foreign passport holder accepted? Yes
Local Chinese students accepted? Yes
Nationality of students: Unlimited
Class size (average): 24
Teacher-student ratio: 1:8

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Tuition and other fees (2018-2019 academic year):
• Primary school: RMB 140,000
• Middle school: RMB 155,000
• High school: RMB 195,000

Primary teaching language(s): Chinese and English
Other elective language(s): Japanese, Spanish
After-school activities: Swimming, basketball, football, table tennis, badminton
Scholarships offered? N/A
Extra help offered? N/A

Total area (in sqm): 5 hectares (campus), 40,000 (floor space across 10 buildings)
Facilities: The teaching building and its landmark tower form the core of the school and is built to the highest standard of western educational practices. The three wings of the main teaching building house forty-eight western classrooms equipped with state-of-the-art electronic whiteboards and wireless internet. There are nine western-style Physics, Chemistry and Biology laboratories with dedicated areas for full hands-on experiments by the students. The teaching building also houses Music performance and individual practice rooms, two dance studios, arts and crafts rooms.

There are two state-of-the-art western libraries that bring together the traditional and electronic resources required for class, small-group and individual research, as well as reading for practice and pleasure. Excellent facilities exist to promote physical well-being through sport and co-curricular activities. The Sports Building houses a gymnasium, weights room, swimming pool and table tennis facilities. Outside, there is a soccer pitch, tennis and basketball courts and a running track. There is a separate adventure playground for primary students. A lavish theatre provides a center for drama, musical productions, and school assemblies.

Lunch: Semi-self-service
Lunch fee:
Boarding program? Yes
Nurse/doctor available? Yes

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