ISA Wenhua High School of Guangzhou (International) offers a wide range of curriculum options for students from grade 9 to 12. Under the framework of IB, the high school encourages and respects the differences of students, and provides the most suitable education programme for each individual.
Built upon the IB framework, students in Grades 9-10 follow the integrated IGCSE programme, which helps them strengthen subject foundation, develop learning skills, and explore a wide range of subjects. It is to help students discover their interests and passions while preparing for Grades 11 t012.
G11-12 Students can choose from a variety of programs including IBDP, A Level, AP, Visual Arts and Music Programme.
ISA Liwan provides comprehensive and one-stop guidance to support students pursuing their goalss of entering top global universities, while helping them grow into lifelong learners for future study and life.
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Grade 9-10 |
Grade 11-12 |
University |
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(Upon IB Framework) |
IBDP |
A globally recognized leader in international education and cultivates lifelong learners with an international mindedness |
Mainstream curricula leading to the world’s top universities |
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A Level |
Highly developed, recognised and specialized international qualification |
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Arts |
International art curriculum offers specialised tracks in Visual Arts and Music, designed for enthusiasts who aim to pursue creative majors at prestigious global universities and conservatories. |
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AP (Advanced Placement) |
University-level courses administered by The College Board, offered at the high school level. |
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English-First Language, English as a Second Language, English as An Additional Language, English for Academic Purposes，
Chinese-First Language, Chinese - Second Language, French, Japanese
Individuals and Societies, Economics, Business Studies, History, Geography, Art History
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science
Mathematics, Additional Mathematics
Art and Design, Drama, Music, Fundamental Visual Communication
The Core: Global Perspectives
Other: Physical Health Education
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English |
IB DP English B HL/SL |
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World Languages |
IB DP Chinese A: language and literature HL/SL |
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Social Studies |
IB DP Economics HL/SL; IB DP Business Management HL/SL; IB DP Environmental systems and societies HL/SL; IB DP Psychology HL/SL; IB DP Geography SL |
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Science |
IB DP Biology HL/SL, IB DP Chemistry HL/SL, IB DP Physics HL/SL, IB DP Computer Science HL/SL |
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Mathematics |
IB DP Mathematics: analysis and approaches HL/SL |
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Arts |
IB Visual arts HL |
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The Core |
IB DP Theory of Knowledge, IB DP Extended Essay |
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Other |
Physical Health Education |
*We recommend that students study only 3 IBDP HL courses.
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English |
English |
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World Languages |
A Level Chinese-Language and Literature |
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Social Studies |
A Level Economics, A Level Business, A Level Psychology, A Level Accounting |
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Science |
A Level Physics, A Level Chemistry, A Level Biology, A Level Computer Science |
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Mathematics |
A Level Mathematics, A Level Further Mathematics |
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Arts |
A Level Art and Design, A Level Photography, A Level Music, A Level Music Technology |
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Other |
Physical Health Education |
AP 2-D Art and Design, AP History
Foundation Study in Art and Design, Advanced Product Design, Product Design Portfolio, Visual Communication Portfolio, Advanced Visual Communication, Media Design Portfolio, Advanced Media Design, Game Design, A, Advanced Game Art
The CCA (Co-curricular Activities) Programme covers five main categories, including nearly 150 courses.
The ECA (Extra-curricular Activities) Programme offered during the boarding period (17:00-18:30) serves as an extension and deepening of the CCA programme. Leveraging more ample time and targeted professional resources, it creates a platform for students to develop their interests into professional-level skills.
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Sports Team |
Basketball, Volleyball, Football, Badminton, etc |
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Academics |
Business Professionals of America Contest, P National Economics Challenge (NEC), United Kingdom Chemistry Olympiad (UKCHO C3L6), British Biology Olympiad (BBO), International Economics Olympiad (IEO), etc |
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STEAM |
AI Chatting Pet, Science & Technology Band, STEAM Club, etc |
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Sports |
Swimming, Fitness, etc |
IBDP is a programme designed by IBO for students at age 16-19 years old. It is one of the most influential international courses at present, drawing on the advantages of curriculum systems from different countries. The structure is comprehensive and balanced, and the quality evaluation is strict and standardised, which is conducive to the cultivation of students’ comprehensive quality and exploration and innovation abilities.
So far, over 5,400 schools have been established in over 140 countries. Students from early years to G12 can find suitable programmes for them. IB Curriculum has provided education to improve students’ intelligence, emotion, personal development and social skills, which eventually prepare them for future study and work life.
On December 2023, ISA Liwan has successfully achieved International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) authorization. The school code for ISA Liwan is 062751.
A Level (Advanced Level Programme) is a highly developed and standardized curriculum system. The standards and content of high school are supervised by the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual). U.K. Most universities and Higher Education institutes recognize A Levels as a suitable entry qualification which has the same impact on students as Gaokao to Chinese students. There are official textbooks for A Level teaching, and the detailed syllabus and resources are also a great support the quality. Students can choose 3-5 subjects for their examination based on interests and advantages, which can save them more time for preparation.
A Level examination result now has been acknowledged by universities in some popular overseas study destinations for Chinese such as the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Singapore and 110 regions and countries. Also, students with excellent A Level results can apply for scholarships and awards from universities. Therefore, A Level has been regarded as the gold standard of high school academic achievements and an entry ticket to the top universities around the world.
Designed for students in Grades 9-12, the Visual Arts Programme integrates the international art curriculum systems of IGCSE, A Level, BTEC Art and AP Art, covering a comprehensive training system from basic techniques, creative thinking to portfolio preparation. lt provides a double allocation of art class hours and a high teacher-to-student ratio in the studio system to ensure that students can seamlessly connect with the admission standards of the world's top art colleges and universities.
The curriculum covers six major art and design disciplines: Fashion Design, Visual Communication, Architecture & Interior Design, Industrial Product Design, Digital Media, and Fine Arts. Through interdisciplinary, theme-based learning, the program helps students develop global artistic thinking and multifaceted creative and practical abilities.
Dedicated to providing an international and inquiry-based educational environment, the program emphasizes the integration of academics and the arts. The curriculum consists of three main components: academic courses, English language courses, and art courses.
STUDIOS：Dividing the artistic learning space and content based on specialized subfields.
In an open and critically supportive manner, tutors and students, critique and discuss elected student's works.
Students engage in one-on-one meetings with assigned mentors or teachers to discuss progress and set goals for project completion.
By engaging in short-term and long-term project training, students' understanding of art design and art design education is broadened.
Allowing students, teachers, and other members of the learning community to participate in observing learning outcomes and engage in exchanges related to artistic creations.
Overseas experts participate in curriculum development and teaching, ensuring real-time adaptation to university requirements and continuous iteration and updates of the courses. Our mentors are graduates of top international art schools with extensive firsthand teaching experience.
We offer specialized visual arts classrooms, including six major studios: a basic drawing classroom, a fashion studio, a visual arts studio, a spatial design studio, an industrial design studio, and a film and animation studio. Each studio is fully equipped with professional teaching facilities and equipment.
The AP Program offers college-level courses and exams that you can take in high school. ISA Liwan has officially received authorization from the College Board to offer AP (Advanced Placement) courses (CEEB Code: 428848). Taking AP courses and exams in high school could give students an advantage in college by letting students:
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