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BEIJING, May 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Local government officials today joined with representatives of the upcoming Nord Anglia School, Fangshan, Beijing (NAS Beijing) to host a project commencement ceremony for Nord Anglia Education's first bilingual school in Beijing, China.
The ceremony began at 8:38 a.m. on 31 May 2018 in Fangshan District, Beijing. Attending the event were dignitaries from the Fangshan District, representatives from Nord Anglia Education, representatives from The British Schools of Beijing, as well as the developer Beijing Jinheng Tongda Investment Group. The ceremony began with opening remarks from Jinheng Tongda representative about the ambitious development growth in Fangshan Disctrict. Nord Anglia Education representatives also spoke about the new bilingual school, which was followed by an official signing ceremony to commence the project.
The NAS Beijing bilingual school is expected to open in September 2019 and will provide a state-of-the-art teaching and learning environment for up to 1,728 students. The international learning experience at NAS Beijing will offer students aged 6-18 years old the best of eastern and western education resources and philosophies. The bilingual curriculum will be based on the Beijing K-12 curriculum blended with globally respected international education resources and teaching methods. Students will gain a solid foundation of Chinese culture whilst being equipped with the knowledge and skills they will need to be successful in an increasingly globalised world.
"Our relationship with China is a long and successful one," said Nord Anglia Education CEO Andrew Fitzmaurice, "We saw our first international school in China open in 2002 in Shanghai, while our highly successful bilingual school in Shanghai opened in 2016. Now, we're thrilled to provide the same high-quality bilingual education to students in Beijing. NAS Beijing will offer a leading international education whilst emphasizing Chinese culture and heritage. All of our students at the new school will enjoy personalised learning from teachers and receive a creative, challenging and highly rewarding education experience."
Madam Wang Qiuyan, CEO of Jinheng Tongda Investment Group, spoke positively of the partnership, "Nord Anglia Education is a world-renowned organization with a strong brand identity, forward-looking educational philosophy, unique educational resources and outstanding achievements. Jinheng Tongda and Nord Anglia Education are seeing more opportunities for collaboration and development. I hope to integrate both of our development strategies, organizational integrity and competitive advantages with Fangshan District's unique opportunities. This will result in a win-win collaboration where we strive tirelessly to enhance the educational offering in Fangshan District and nurture a pool of global talent.
As a premium school and with a differentiated educational offer, NAS Beijing will be uniquely placed in the city as an ideal option for internationally-minded families seeking quality education for their children. The school's blended curriculum will enrich the local education landscape and promote the city's overall diversity and internationalisation in education.
ABOUT NORD ANGLIA SCHOOL, FANGSHAN, BEIJING
Nord Anglia School, Fangshan, Beijing (NAS Beijing) caters to students from age 6 to 18 years. It follows the progressive blend of core elements of the National Curriculum with other renowned international curricula taught through the medium of Mandarin Chinese and English. It draws on the best of Chinese and Western learning styles and the experience of leading educators to provide a distinctive education programme for students.
As part of the Nord Anglia Education family of schools, it shares resources and knowledge with 55 other schools around the world. The Global Campus will connect NAS Beijing students with other Nord Anglia Education schools based in 25 different countries worldwide. Students will be able to extend their international experience through opportunities to learn abroad, to connect with more than 50,000 students through the innovative online platform and to take advantage of exciting experiences and expeditions. Through collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT and UNICEF, we embrace innovation to ensure students and teachers have the skills and knowledge they will need to succeed in the future.
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ABOUT NORD ANGLIA EDUCATION:
Nord Anglia Education is the world's leading premium schools organisation, with campuses located across 25 countries in North America, Europe, China, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Together, our 55 schools educate more than 50,000 students from kindergarten through to the end of secondary school. We are driven by one unifying philosophy: we are ambitious for our schools, students, teachers and staff, and we inspire every child who attends a Nord Anglia Education school to achieve more than they ever imagined possible.
Every parent wants the best for their child -- so do we. Nord Anglia Education schools deliver high quality, transformational education and ensure excellent academic outcomes by going beyond traditional learning. Our global scale enables us to recruit and retain world-leading teachers and to offer unforgettable experiences through global and regional events, while our engaging learning environments ensure all of our students love coming to school.
For more information, please visit www.nordangliaeducation.com.
For further information, please contact:
Holly Lu
Regional Marketing Communications Manager
Nord Anglia Education, China Region
158 Baole Road, Minhang, Shanghai
Phone: +86-21-5226-3211 ext. 1561
holly@nacis.cn
holly.lu@nordanglia.com
www.nordangliaeducation.com
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