Ningbo Huamao International School

NBHIS is located in Yinzhou District, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China. The campus address is No. 2, Yinxian Avenue (Middle Section). Ningbo is a coastal city with a developed transport network and an active international community. The school sits in a residential area of Yinzhou and is accessible via local roads and public transport.

NBHIS offers IB programmes across K1 through 12th grade, including Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). The IB programmes are implemented from early years through to the end of high school, preparing students for university study.

NBHIS is a co-educational international school. It offers weekly boarding on campus in addition to day schooling, with on-site dormitories for boarders.

NBHIS provides Learning Support through a dedicated Learning Support Center, including English Language Center (EAL) services. Formal EAL instruction is available for Grades 1–6, with in-class and small-group support to assist learners with English proficiency and learning differences.

No formal country affiliation.

No religious affiliation.

Exact start and end times are not publicly published.

NBHIS does not publish a dedicated school bus service.

NBHIS is an IB World School offering three IB programmes for Grades K1–12: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the Diploma Programme (DP), with the Career-related Programme (CP) as an alternative high school pathway, and a North American Programme (NAP) for ages 15–18. The PYP includes an Early Years Programme (2–6) and an IB-PYP programme (6–12) with inquiry-based, trans-disciplinary Units of Inquiry and the IB Learner Profile, delivered in bilingual English–Chinese environments with English as an additional language and learning support where needed. The MYP covers eight subject groups, emphasizes language development in English and Chinese, and integrates elements of the Chinese National Curriculum to support bilingual learning and cross-disciplinary connections. The DP requires six subjects (three at Higher Level and three at Standard Level) plus the DP Core: Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay and Creativity, Activity and Service; Pre-DP is offered in Grade 10 to prepare students for DP, and the Career-Related Programme (CP) adds Career-Related Studies with external CRS coursework. The North American Programme (NAP) provides a Canadian/Ontario-style pathway for 15–18 learners to access Canadian or U.S. universities via Columbia International College, while NBHIS also runs a Chinese as a Foreign Language CFL department to support language development in parallel with English and Mandarin.

NBHIS promotes social and emotional learning through the Rainbow Action philosophy, which continues to develop students' public welfare activities, organizational skills, and interpersonal skills. The school's Round Square membership supports a holistic education that builds persistence, resilience, leadership and an international mindset focused on helping others. The NBHIS Student Support Services include a social and emotional counsellor who offers confidential individual or group counselling, preventative workshops, information sessions for parents, and liaison with families and staff. A Grade 9 university advising programme is complemented by counselors who provide student-centered guidance in English and Chinese, helping students reflect on their choices and develop wellbeing alongside academic planning. The Student Support Services work with families and staff to promote personal growth and wellbeing across the school community.

NBHIS does not publicly describe a dedicated SEN department or a formal SEN policy in its materials.

NBHIS provides English as an Additional Language (EAL) support delivered by specialist teachers for Grades 1–6. NBHIS emphasises accessibility for learners whose first language is not English in its environment description. The English program is taught by staff from China, America, Britain and Australia, reflecting a multilingual approach to language development. A Chinese Language Programme with HSK support complements English language learning, enabling balanced bilingual proficiency. The school states that its language programs aim to equip foreign students with the skills to engage with the world as global citizens.

Round Square membership supports a holistic approach to wellbeing, emphasizing resilience, leadership, and service through IDEALS. The Rainbow Action philosophy develops students' public welfare, organizational, and interpersonal skills, contributing to social-emotional development. NBHIS's Student Support Services include a social and emotional counsellor who offers confidential counselling, preventative workshops, information sessions for parents, and liaison with parents and staff. A comprehensive College Advising programme begins in Grade 9, guided by experienced counselors who support students in English and Chinese with subject choices and university admissions, reinforcing wellbeing through planning and preparation. Boarding staff provide on-site care and supervision, with dormitory staff and caregivers supporting students' daily wellbeing.

NBHIS has a living Student Protection Policy that keeps students physically and mentally safe on campus; the policy is embedded in campus procedures to regulate atmosphere and behaviour. The policy outlines code of conduct, safeguarding responsibilities, and reporting procedures for concerns or incidents. Staff ensure safeguarding through recruitment processes, including pre-employment checks and background verification. The culture page references a Student Protection Policy integrated into NBHIS practices and campus environment. NBHIS also indicates pre-employment checks as part of safeguarding recruitment processes.

1. Initial inquiry and information gathering. Parents express interest in NBHIS by contacting the Admissions Office to start the conversation and receive guidance on next steps. This initial contact also provides the opportunity to ask about current fee schedules, timelines, and any immediate requirements for applications.

2. Schedule a visit and learn about college pathways. To set up a visit, families should coordinate with the Admissions Office so a suitable time can be arranged. Visiting NBHIS gives you a chance to tour the campus and speak with staff about how NBHIS supports college destinations, including information about NBHIS' college counselling and university representation programs. During this stage you will also receive information about how NBHIS guides students in selecting IB subjects in relation to post-secondary goals. For reference, NBHIS invites inquiries about the student's college selection process as part of the visit.

3. Submit the application via NBHIS admissions staff. The whole application and enrollment process is handled by NBHIS admissions staff, with Lily Li identified as the head of the admissions team on the NBHIS site. Families are directed to work with this team for submission guidelines, timelines, and any requested supporting materials. A link to the head of the admissions team (Lily Li) is provided on the NBHIS site.

4. Application review, decision, and enrollment coordination. The NBHIS admissions staff reviews submitted applications and communicates decisions to families. If an offer is extended, the same admissions team coordinates the enrollment steps and onboarding process for the new student. The process, including enrollment, is managed by the NBHIS admissions staff, under the leadership of the admissions head.

NBHIS has historically offered scholarship opportunities, with scholarship forms and application materials published on the NBHIS site in the 2017–18 and 2018–19 cycles. The Scholarship Application pages indicate that families could download scholarship forms for those years, suggesting an established scholarship pathway at that time. Current publicly posted details (such as eligibility criteria, award amounts, and application windows) are not available on NBHIS's public pages, so families should contact the Admissions Office for the latest information and instructions if pursuing a scholarship. Relevant historical materials include Scholarship Form 2017-18 and Scholarship Form 2018-19.

NBHIS does not publish a waitlist or pool policy on public pages.