Léman International School Chengdu

The Léman International School Chengdu campus is at No. 1080 Da'an Road, Zhengxing County, Tianfu New Area, Chengdu, Sichuan 610218. The 50-acre campus sits in the Tianfu New Area in the southern part of Chengdu, near modern housing and transport links. This location is designed to serve an international community with convenient access for commuting families.

The school serves students from Pre-Nursery to Year 13 (ages approximately 2–18). It is organized into Early Years, Primary, and Secondary sections, with Early Years serving the youngest learners and Secondary covering the upper grades.

Léman International School Chengdu is a private international school that operates as a co-educational day school. It serves expatriate families and follows international curricula including IB, with no public boarding provision listed.

The school provides English as an Additional Language (EAL) support and Learning Support/SEN services, including differentiated instruction and school-based learning supports. An Educational Psychologist's report detailing any special learning needs may be requested during admissions. The on-site inclusion lead and EAL department work with students to tailor learning plans.

No formal country affiliation is listed for LIS Chengdu. It is part of the Nord Anglia Education network of international schools.

The international school calendar runs from mid-August to late June. A typical school day includes morning classes, breaks, and a lunchtime period, with a focus on structured learning and activities; staff and student routines are described in the school's daily information and typical day plans.

Buses are provided for students, with over 20 school buses operating to major expatriate areas. Buses are equipped with seatbelts and a bus monitor, and there is no extra fee for taking the school bus. A bus service is available to support after-school clubs until 4:30 pm.

Léman International School Chengdu follows a four-stage curriculum: Early Years Foundation Stage (ages 2–5); Primary (ages 5–11) combining the English National Curriculum with the International Primary Curriculum (IPC); Secondary (ages 11–16) based on the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP); and Sixth Form (ages 16–18) offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) alongside the Léman High School Diploma, with IB course certificates available. The Primary path uses the English National Curriculum with IPC, and the Secondary path transitions to the IB framework for Years 7–11 and then the IB Diploma Programme for Years 12–13. English is the main language of instruction; Mandarin is taught from Pre-Nursery through Year 13, French from Year 7, and Korean and German are available to native speakers. LIS Chengdu is accredited by CIS, NEASC, and COBIS and is a member of ACAMIS; as part of Nord Anglia Education, students access collaborations with Juilliard and MIT, plus Global Campus and university counselling support. In 2024–2025 LIS graduates achieved a 100% IB Diploma pass rate with an average score of 38, a perfect 45 was attained by one student, and 46% scored 40 or above.

Early Years teacher–student ratio is 1:8; overall classroom ratios by other stages are not published.

In 2024–2025 LIS graduates achieved a 100% IB Diploma pass rate with an average score of 38 points; one student achieved a perfect 45, and 46% scored 40 or higher.

A University Counsellor supports applications to top universities worldwide, including Oxbridge and leading art and design institutes.

Léman International School Chengdu supports Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) through an Inclusion Team led by a Head of Inclusion who oversees EAL, SEN and pastoral provision across both Primary and Secondary. The Primary school has a specialist pastoral programme to support social and emotional development, while Secondary focuses on three facets: SEN, pastoral care, and English language support, coordinated by the Inclusion Team. The Head of Inclusion oversees the EAL programme and creates individualized support for students who need it, with a University Counsellor to guide university preparation and applications. Student voice is strengthened via a Student Council, and the House system builds belonging, teamwork and character. Mindfulness and wellbeing are encouraged through a range of after‑school clubs, including wellbeing activities.

Léman International School Chengdu maintains an Inclusion Team led by the Head of Inclusion to oversee SEN provision across the school, with the team experienced in catering to students with Special Educational Needs and in providing individualized support to families. The team develops specialist provisions to support students with SEN and coordinates services to meet diverse learning needs; secondary SEN is described as a focus alongside pastoral care and English language support. Learning Support Services are available to assist students with learning differences, offering standards-based learning and differentiated programming, including gifted programming where appropriate. The school emphasizes inclusive practice rather than presenting itself as a specialised SEN institution. In Secondary, SEN, pastoral support and English language support are described as three facets of inclusion, integrated to personalise learning for students.

English as an Additional Language (EAL) is provided across Primary and Secondary, led by the Head of Inclusion who coordinates the EAL programme and creates individualized support for learners. EAL support includes in‑class and pull‑out sessions and is designed to help students develop English within the context of the curriculum; language development is monitored continuously. The EAL department supports a range of abilities in English and offers differentiated instruction to meet diverse needs; in Secondary, EAL is integrated with subject areas to support English language acquisition across science, humanities, and language arts. The school's additive bilingual approach aims to help students gain English proficiency while maintaining their other languages. A University Counsellor also supports students' academic and language preparation for higher education.

Mental wellbeing is supported through a formal pastoral programme in Primary designed to bolster social and emotional growth, and through a broader Inclusion framework in Secondary that includes pastoral care and language support. The Head of Inclusion oversees EAL and SEN, complementing pastoral provision to support students' wellbeing; the inclusion team emphasises a holistic approach to student development. A dedicated University Counsellor guides students in wellbeing and university preparation, alongside ongoing pastoral support. Mindfulness and wellbeing are reinforced in the student experience through Wellbeing‑related clubs and activities within the after‑school programme. The school also maintains a Health and Safety framework with a full‑time School Nurse and welfare procedures to help safeguard and promote student wellbeing.

LIS Chengdu has a safeguarding policy for visitors and a formal safeguarding framework focused on protecting children's welfare. A Health and Safety Committee oversees health, safety, safeguarding policies and procedures, with a full‑time nurse on campus and 24‑hour security to monitor safety on site. Staff undergo background checks and are required to provide references; staff training includes child protection elements recognized by external safeguarding bodies, to help staff monitor and respond to safeguarding concerns. The school provides access to the LIS Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and maintains procedures that uphold the principle that The Child's Welfare is paramount. The safeguarding policies and visitor guidance are publicly accessible as part of LIS's safeguarding resources.

1. Make online enquiry. Begin the application by submitting an online enquiry form. After submission, the admissions team will contact you to acknowledge receipt and answer initial questions about the school and the admissions process. You can request a campus tour or a virtual discovery meeting to learn more about the curriculum, facilities, and staff. You should start reviewing the entry requirements and preparing any documents you'll later need to provide.

2. Receive a reply from Léman. After you've submitted your online enquiry, you'll be contacted by the admissions office to discuss next steps and clarify any questions. This initial contact helps align expectations and can outline available visit options or next steps in the process. You may use this opportunity to confirm questions about timelines, documents, and program specifics.

3. Book a visit to campus or a virtual discovery meeting. Schedule a visit to the campus to explore facilities, learn about the curriculum, and meet with teachers or staff. If travel restrictions apply, you can opt for a virtual discovery meeting instead. The on-site or virtual session provides a chance to see classrooms, resources, and the school environment first-hand.

4. Make a formal admissions application. If you decide to apply formally for admission to Léman, fill out the online application form and submit supporting documents. The school notes a rolling admissions process, with applications accepted throughout the year as long as there are places available. You'll need to meet entry requirements and provide documents such as your child's passport, immunisation records, two years of school reports, parent questionnaire, language profile (Year 3-13), and teacher recommendations (Year 1-13).

There is no published information about internal, school-run scholarships at LIS Chengdu.

LIS Chengdu uses rolling admissions and accepts applications year-round, provided there are places available in the relevant year group. There is no published reference to a formal waitlist or pool system in the admissions materials.