Bona Sonority School Nanjing

China, Nanjing

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English, Mandarin

Fees Fees not listed

Ages Not listed

Type Co-educational (boarding)

Bus Service No

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Academic offering

Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Chinese National Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge A Levels

Taught languages English, Mandarin

Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, STEM

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language

Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Senior Secondary School

Introduction

Bona Sonority School Nanjing is a 15-year international bilingual K-12 campus located at Shuiling Street 1 in the Qilin High-tech Development Zone, Jiangning District, Nanjing. The 160-acre campus spans over 100,000 sqm. The school offers EYFS, the Chinese and British Curricula, and Cambridge A Levels. Preschool follows EYFS and the Guide to Learning and Development; Primary integrates Chinese and Western education in aims, content, teaching methods and assessment; Middle School blends Chinese standards with the British Curriculum through project-based and interdisciplinary learning; High School offers IGCSE and A‑Levels to prepare students for universities. English and Chinese are used in an immersive bilingual environment, with Senior High taught in English. The school cooperates with Reigate Grammar School and Kaiyuan Education Fund to operate Reigate‑accredited bilingual schools in China. Extracurriculars include an academy and mentorship system, plus clubs. HPL supports metacognition and real-world application; Kindergarten emphasizes STEAM literacy, drama.

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Shuiling Street No. 1, Jiangning District, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China

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The Essentials

Location

Shuiling Street No.1, Jiangning District, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China

Stages

Kindergarten; Lower Primary and Junior High; General Primary and High; High School International Department

Country affiliation

United Kingdom

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Fees

Application fees
- No specific application or registration fee amount is published for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. A formal "Notice of Fee Payment" is issued at the point of admission and specifies required fees and next steps.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
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Billing schedule and payment terms
- No public, itemised billing schedule or standard payment-term options (annual, termly, instalments) are published. The admissions procedure indicates that parents will receive a Notice of Fee Payment and are required to pay tuition as part of completing registration, with the Notice setting specific deadlines and instructions.

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Other costs or fees (uniform, meals, transport, exams, activities, materials)
- Meal arrangements (breakfast, snacks, lunch and afternoon tea for kindergarten; breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea for primary; dinner added for late tutoring) are described, but meal charges are not published. School transport (bus) service is described and routes are stated to be redesigned annually; specific bus fees are not published. Additional potential costs such as uniforms, examination fees, extracurricular activity fees, school trip costs, and learning materials are not itemised in publicly available materials. Parents receive the full list of any ancillary charges in the Notice of Fee Payment after admission.

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Academics

Curriculum

Preschool follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and the Guide to Learning and Development for 3-6-year-olds, designed around the principle of a 'unique child'. Primary School centers on 'integration', combining Chinese and Western education in objectives, content, teachers, methods and assessment to develop creativity, adaptability, independence, critical thinking, cooperation and practical skills. Middle School uses Chinese national compulsory education standards while integrating the British National Curriculum; through subject learning, interdisciplinary learning and project-based learning, students build solid academic skills, future-oriented thinking and bilingual abilities, preparing for high school admissions at home and abroad. High School offers a globally competitive IGCSE and A-Level curriculum, integrating the Chinese national curriculum and traditional culture to cultivate lifelong learners with local cultural heritage and international perspective, helping students gain admission to the world's top schools.

Higher Education Progression

The High School curriculum includes IGCSE and A-Level courses, helping students be admitted to top universities worldwide.

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Admissions

1) TEL consultation and appointment. Parents contact admissions by telephone at 400-700-2088 to discuss enrollment and grade options. An appointment is arranged for the pupil to visit for experience and communication according to the family's schedule. Kindergarten enrollment targets pupils aged 2 to 6 for the current academic year. 2) Campus visit or experience session. For Kindergarten, parents and the pupil are invited to the school for experience and communication according to the appointment time. For Primary, an appointment is made for a one-on-one campus visit. For Middle School or High School, interested families should fill out the application form or call admissions for consultation. 3) Admission assessment and results. Kindergarten uses a one-on-one interview with the director by appointment as part of the assessment; Primary admissions decisions are communicated after the information session, with notices of admission and fee payment. Middle and High School admissions are handled via the application process or direct consultation. 4) Admission documents and tuition payment. Admission results are followed by notices of admission and fee payment; parents submit admission documents and pay tuition. Kindergarten documents include: child's original and copy of household register or passport; guardian's original and copy of identity card or passport; child's birth certificate; child health handbook; vaccination record; medical report for admission; and eight photos (one-inch, white background). Primary documents include: pupil's original and copy of household register or passport; guardian's original and copy of identity card or passport; medical report for admission; and eight photos. 5) Medical check-up and final enrollment. A medical check-up is required for admission; enrollment completes after medical clearance. Registration occurs after admission documents are processed and fees are paid in accordance with the school's instructions.

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FAQs

What age range does Bona Sonority School Nanjing serve?

The school serves students from Kindergarten (starting around age 3) through High School International Division. It operates as a 15-year international bilingual K-12 program designed to develop creativity, adaptability, independence and critical thinking.

Where is Bona Sonority School Nanjing located, and what type of school is it?

The campus is at Shuiling Street No.1, Jiangning District, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China. It is a co-educational boarding school with a bilingual, international K-12 program, run in partnership with Reigate Grammar School (UK) and the Kaiyuan Education Fund.

What curricula are used at Bona Sonority School Nanjing across different levels?

Preschool follows the EYFS framework and the Guide to Learning and Development for 3-6 year olds. Primary uses an integration approach combining Chinese and Western education. Middle School blends Chinese national standards with the British National Curriculum, and High School offers IGCSE and A-Level courses with Chinese integration.

Are tuition fees published publicly for the 2026/27 academic year?

No. A formal Notice of Fee Payment is issued on admission that lists exact tuition by year group, along with any additional charges and payment terms; there is no public published fee schedule.

What is the admissions process for Bona Sonority School Nanjing?

Families start with a telephone consultation, then attend a campus visit or experience session appropriate to the age group. Admissions follow with an assessment, submission of documents and a medical check, and final enrollment after fee payment.

Does Bona Sonority School Nanjing offer boarding, and how are boarding costs handled?

Yes, the school provides boarding. Bus transportation routes are arranged and published after admission, and details including any boarding costs are provided in the fee payment documentation rather than in public materials.

Is there a waitlist or scholarships publicly listed?

Public admissions materials do not list a waitlist or any scholarships.

Do students have access to IGCSE and A-Level qualifications?

Yes. The High School International Division offers IGCSE and A-Level courses, helping students prepare for admission to top universities around the world.

What learning approaches are used to develop critical thinking and real-world skills?

Middle School uses subject learning, interdisciplinary learning and project-based learning, while the High School employs High Performance Learning to boost metacognition, thinking and creativity and to apply learning to real-world problems.

How large is the campus and what facilities support student life?

The campus spans about 160 acres with building space over 100,000 square metres. It includes a four-house system (Ching-Long, Xuan-Wu, Chi-Lin, Zhu-Trueh) and a program of clubs, an academy and mentoring for non-academic development.

What arts and cultural programs does Bona Sonority offer?

Drama is a core program that integrates literature, history, music, dance, performance and art. Museum Courses provide cross-disciplinary, project-based learning tied to museum experiences and community connections.

What extracurricular and leadership opportunities exist?

Beyond the classroom, Bona Sonority runs clubs and an academy/mentorship system, with special courses. The Mentoring System and House System foster leadership, teamwork and personal growth, and the City Exploration and Exchange Program broadens global exposure.

How does the school support wellbeing and safeguarding?

A Well-being System is integrated into daily life, with teachers and mentors guiding students. The program covers self-awareness, emotional management, anti-bullying, personal safety and mental wellbeing in a safe, supportive environment.

What languages are used for instruction, and is there bilingual support?

The school operates in English and Chinese. Kindergarten uses English as the primary language with Chinese immersion; Primary and Middle School use a balanced bilingual approach; Senior High School teaches most courses in English with Chinese classes remaining.

How is the school governed?

Governance is via a cooperation between Reigate Grammar School (UK) and the Kaiyuan Education Fund to run Reigate-accredited bilingual schools in China, making Bona Sonority School Nanjing a 15-year international bilingual K-12 institution.

What opportunities exist for parental involvement and community engagement?

The school emphasizes ongoing dialogue with families and joint parental involvement. Museum Courses involve parents in learning, and there are city study tours and exchange programs in cooperation with RGS.

What is included about meals and transportation for students?

Meal provisions are designed to meet nutritional needs: Kindergarten provides breakfast, morning snack, lunch and afternoon tea, Primary provides breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea, and dinner is available if late tutoring occurs. The school offers a bus service with routes redesigned annually and published after admission; specific fees are not published publicly.

What is the school history and campus scale?

Bona Sonority School Nanjing is a 15-year-old international bilingual K-12 school located in the Qilin High-tech Development Zone, on a 160-acre campus with more than 100,000 square metres of building space.

Are there any notable partnerships or exchange programs?

Yes, the school has ongoing cooperation with Reigate Grammar School UK and offers the City Exploration, Study Tour and Exchange Program, plus Museum Courses connected to local communities.

Who is the head of school and how is leadership positioned?

The Executive Principal is Zhu Zhuojun and the Headmaster is Shaun Fenton. Leadership emphasizes long-term development, academic excellence and strong support for educators and students, with ongoing family dialogue.

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