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NANTONG, China, June 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Local government officials today joined with representatives of the upcoming Nord Anglia School, Nantong (NAS Nantong) to celebrate the ground-breaking ceremony of Nord Anglia Education's first bilingual school in Jiangsu Province, China.
The ceremony began at 10:58 a.m. on 15 June 2018 in Nantong where the new school is located. Attending the event were dignitaries from the Nantong Education Bureau, Nantong Economic and Technological Development Zone, representatives from Nord Anglia Education, representatives from NAS Ningbo, as well as the developer Nantong Anhui Education Investment Group. After the opening comments, the officials jointly broke ground at the site, after which the guests were invited to witness the laying of the school's foundation stone.
NAS Nantong, which offers a bilingual curriculum, 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 Nantong 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 Nantong 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.
Mr. Wang Shaoyong, Deputy Secretary of the Party Industrial Committee of the Nantong Economic and Technological Development Zone, began the ceremony by highlighting the excellent opportunity for the Nantong community. "We are excited to open NAS Nantong in 2019, and we believe it will be an asset to the city's students. The groundbreaking ceremony marks a new chapter in the Development Zone project and will accelerate the integration of the city and its internationalisation. It also adds new vitality to the development of the Nantong Education Village area."
"Today's ground-breaking ceremony marks a major milestone in Nord Anglia Education's long-term relationship with China," said Andy Puttock, the Education Director for Nord Anglia Education. "We are absolutely thrilled to begin work on our newest bilingual education school here in the scenic Jiangsu province. We strongly believe NAS Nantong, once open, will offer world-leading education that is focused on Chinese culture and heritage and gives students the inspiration they need to be highly successful."
As a premium school and with a differentiated educational offer, NAS Nantong 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, NANTONG
Nord Anglia School, Nantong (NAS Nantong) 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 Nantong 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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