Counselling

Our holistic counselling programme is proactive in nature, focusing on the academic and social-emotional development of the whole child.

Our Counselling team provides support for students, parents and teachers through observation, consultation, small group, 1:1 counselling, guidance lessons and workshops. Support is tailored for the developmental stage of the student and builds awareness in the following areas: communication and relationships, self-awareness, self-regulation, identity, and wellness. Completing the journey into life after NIS, our University Counselling helps guide students to their choice of best-fit university or next step.

We strongly believe in confidentiality. Our Counselling team practice “What happens here, stays here.” The only time we break confidentiality is if someone says they will hurt themselves or someone else, or if someone is in danger. We want students, parents and teachers to feel like it is a safe place to open up.

Counselling Across School Sections

Primary School

Sue Chun

Primary Counselor

M.A., Columbia International University, USA

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Quinnesian Joyner

Primary Counselor

Ed.S., M.Ed., Georgia Southern University, USA
Ed.S., Northcentral University, USA

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It is our belief that all students can reach their full potential as respectful and responsible citizens.

The vision of the NIS Primary School Counselling Program is for all students in the Early Years Programme to Grade 5, to depart empowered with the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve academic, personal, social, and career successes.

Our goal is to achieve this vision by way of programmes such as service learning, guidance lessons, small group discussions, parenting seminars and a number of other initiatives. 

Mental health is not just for children at this moment, but also preparing them for when they move on to the next stages of life.

Secondary School

Ruben Joyner

Secondary Counselor

Ed.S., M.Ed, Georgia Southern University, USA

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Stephen Toole

Secondary Counsellor

M.Ed., Lehigh University, USA

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Our Secondary counsellors collaborate with teachers, parents, and students to help students grow and thrive amid the developmental changes that occur during adolescence.

The NIS Secondary School Counselling Programme focuses on the social-emotional development of students. This is achieved through individual and group meetings, Life 101 classes, Advisory, teacher consultation and collaboration as well as parent support.

Developing a well balanced student is our top goal. This starts with protecting student’s mental health and creating a welcoming environment.

University Counselling

Pearl Noh

Secondary University Counsellor

M.A., Kyeong Hee Cyber University, South Korea
Certified College Counsellor, University of Pennsylvania GSE, USA

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The NIS University Counselling Programme focuses on the overall personal development and wellness of our students. The areas of focus are; academic, career, and social-emotional.

Starting from Grade 11, we support with course selection, career objectives, next steps after high school, and in Grade 12, university research and applications.  NIS is an official SAT test centre which supports our students in developing their college and university application profile. All our counsellors are members of the International Association for College Admissions Counseling (ACAC).

Our collaborative and inclusive University Counselling programme aims to provide our students with the best options for postsecondary education or careers after they graduate from NIS.

The goal is to guide and support every student in figuring out what their unique path should look like. We support and we guide and we are experts, but it’s their lives and they have to make those decisions. We make sure they retain that agency.

Our University Counselling involves parents every step of the way and helps students and families to discover and make informed decisions about what university or next step is the best fit for them. Guidance is given throughout the application process, from exploring universities and majors to writing stand-out essays, to understanding diverse admission processes. University Counselling at NIS also offers a variety of workshops on different universities destinations around the world. Work Experience Week sees our Grade 10s Burst the Bubble and step out of their comfort zone to experience a wide variety of career choices in different industries.

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Founded in 1992, Nanjing International School is an inclusive, English curriculum full International Baccalaureate (PYP, MYP, DP) co-ed day school located in Nanjing, China. NIS has the distinction of being the first IB Continuum School in the country. From Early Years to Grade 12, there are 600 students at NIS with over 35 different nationalities. The 85,800sqm, LEED-certified NIS campus offers a wide range of developmentally appropriate facilities, including an outdoor FIFA-approved full-length football field with a 400m track, two gymnasiums, multiple playgrounds, a 540-seat theatre, and indoor swimming facility.

At NIS, the school calendar year runs from August to June. Grades are reported every semester in January and June. The NIS class schedule runs on an 8-day 65-minute block cycle. NIS is a 1:1 Mac laptop school from Grades 5-12. Students in our Secondary School are encouraged to take the IB Diploma Programme. In the IB DP, students have 3 higher level and 3 standard level subjects, as well as complete the Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, and Service. NIS does not rank, weight, or provide a GPA for students. NIS will report incidents of academic dishonesty when requested or required by an institution.

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Child Protection

Child protection is of the upmost importance as it ensures the safety and well-being of their students. By prioritising child protection, schools not only fulfill their legal obligations but also create an atmosphere conducive for learning and overall development.

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Learning Support

Our Learning Support Services team is comprised of specialists who work throughout the school with the common goals of providing targeted support to students, working with families on individualized learning plans, and collaborating with colleagues on how best support all learners.

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English Language Support

The English Language Learning team is comprised of specialists who work throughout our school to providing targeted support for English language learners. In Primary, ELL teachers are integrated into classrooms, supporting English acquisition within the context of the regular learning environment.

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Counselling

Our holistic counselling programme is proactive in nature, focusing on the academic and social-emotional development of the whole child.

Counselling Across School Sections

Primary School

Sue Chun

Quinnesian Joyner

Secondary School

Ruben Joyner

Stephen Toole

University Counselling

Pearl Noh

Information for University Admissions Representatives

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