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High School

High School

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.

In Grades 11-12, students can choose from different pathways including IBDP, A Level, and Art programmes, with AP elective courses for those students who wish to learn more. Each student can find a suitable curriculum to lead to a world-famous university.

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.

G9-G12 Seamlessly Transit to Diverse Pathways

Grade 9-10

Grade 11-12

University

(Upon IB Framework)
IGCSE Integrated Curriculum

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

A Level

Highly developed, recognised and specialized international qualification

Arts

Art curriculum for art enthusiast who wants to apply for art majors in the future

AP OPT.

Electives for students who are willing to learn more

Course Offerings 2025-2026

Grade 9 & Grade 10
English

English-First Language, English as a Second Language, English as An Additional Language, English for Academic Purposes,

World Languages

Chinese-First Language, Chinese - Second Language, French, Japanese

Social Studies

Individuals and Societies, Economics, Business Studies, History, Geography, Art History

Science

Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science

Mathematics

Mathematics, Additional Mathematics

Arts

Art and Design, Drama, Music, Fundamental Visual Communication

The Core: Global Perspectives

Other: Physical Health Education

IBDP Grade 11 &12
Group Subjects

English

IB DP English B HL/SL

World Languages

IB DP Chinese A: language and literature HL/SL

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

Science

IB DP Biology HL/SL, IB DP Chemistry HL/SL, IB DP Physics HL/SL, IB DP Computer Science HL/SL

Mathematics

IB DP Mathematics: analysis and approaches HL/SL

Arts

IB Visual arts HL

The Core

IB DP Theory of Knowledge, IB DP Extended Essay

Other

Physical Health Education

*We recommend that students study only 3 IBDP HL courses.

A Level Grade 11 &12
Group Subjects

English

English

World Languages

A Level Chinese-Language and Literature

Social Studies

A Level Economics, A Level Business, A Level Psychology, A Level Accounting

Science

A Level Physics, A Level Chemistry, A Level Biology, A Level Computer Science

Mathematics

A Level Mathematics, A Level Further Mathematics

Arts

A Level Art and Design, A Level Photography, A Level Music, A Level Music Technology

Other

Physical Health Education

AP Elective

AP 2-D Art and Design, AP History

School Based Art Course

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

CCA/ECA Programme

CCA Programme

The CCA (Co-curricular Activities) Programme covers five main categories, including nearly 150 courses.

  • American Football
  • School Ambassador
  • Card games

  • Economics Competition (CNEC)
  • Math Tutoring club
  • Oxbridge Preparation (Math 2)
  • Research & Development: Data analysis and interpretation
  • AS physics
  • Chemistry Exam Mate
  • Economics Catchup
  • Intro to Astronomy
  • Oxbridge tutorial(physics)
  • Physics bowl competition
  • Psychology subject tutoring
  • TOK and Philosophy
  • American Mathematics Competitions 12
  • Business Management Catchup
  • Extended Essay
  • Edexcel U3 Revision & IEO preparation
  • Fundamentals of Secondary School English Debate
  • G11 IELTS Speaking
  • Oxbridge Preparation (Math)
  • Programming competition CCC&USACO
  • International Psychology Olympiad
  • Science Fiction Movie Appreciation
  • Ace Alevel Biology
  • Advance physics
  • Business Competition (CBPA)
  • Oxbridge Program(Chemistry)
  • World Scholar’s Cup
  • G9 IELTS Reading
  • G10IELTS READING
  • G11 IELTS Writing
  • G12 IELTS Speaking
  • G12 IELTS Writing
  • G9&10 IELTS Listening
  • G10 TOEFL Listening
  • G11-12 TOEFL Listening
  • G11-G12TOEFL Speaking

  • Artisan Club
  • Printmaking Studio
  • Psychology in media
  • Yearbook Design
  • Appreciation of European and American Films
  • Chinese Drama
  • Dancing Club
  • High School Bands and Instrument Practice
  • IGCSE G10 Exam Preperation
  • Photography Club
  • Drama Club
  • History Club
  • Tea Club
  • Original music club
  • Art and craft
  • Philosophical Thinking in Hayao Miyazaki's Films
  • Chess Club
  • Chinese and Japanese Anime Appreciation
  • Art Portfolio

  • Badminton
  • Basketball Scrimmage
  • Foodie Map Club
  • Sports Club
  • Cantonese Therapy Room
  • Table tennis
  • Basketball (Outdoor)
  • Meditation
  • Hands-On Fun
  • Rugby/touch rugby
  • Swimming
  • Weight training (gym)
  • Mini-kitchen
  • Archery

  • Bakery
  • IBDP Biology
  • Lab Skills Development (Physics)
  • Lab Skills Development( Chemistry)
  • Board role-playing games(BRPG)
  • Spotlight MC
  • Global Natural Expedition Planner
  • Investing in stocks
  • Chinese Billiards
  • Academic Skills Development ( Chemistry)
  • Academic Skills Development (Physics)
  • DEVELOPMENT OF AI PROJECTS WITH A 6-AXIS INTELLIGENT ROBOTIC ARM
  • Fitness
  • High School Choir
  • INK & Edge:Drypoint mystery club
  • Volleyball
  • Nature Documentary Screening
  • Dessert Club
ECA Programme

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.

Group Subjects

Sports Team

Basketball, Volleyball, Football, Badminton, etc

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

STEAM

AI Chatting Pet, Science & Technology Band, STEAM Club, etc

Sports

Swimming, Fitness, etc

School Profile

ISA Liwan IB Diploma Programme

A globally recognized leader in international education and cultivates lifelong learners with an international mindedness

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.

The Curriculum
Subject Group Studies in Language and Literature Language Acquisition Individuals and Societies Science The Arts Mathematics The Core

Subject & Requirements

Chinese A/ English A

English B/ Chinese B

Economics

Biology

Visual Arts

Mathematicas AA

TOK

Chemistry

Business Management

Physics

EE

Computer Science

CAS

Compulsory

3 electives in all

Compulsory

ISA Liwan A Level Programme

Highly developed, recognised and specialized international qualification

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.

The Curriculum

ISALW A Level provides a General Certificate of Education Advanced level Curiculum. Students who have completed IGCSE courses can enjoy a seamless transition to A Level programme when they continue their high school study in ISA Liwan. In lSALW A Level, students can choose 3 to 4 A Level subjects and one EPQ/IPQ as the examination subjects while practising language skills for IELTS. The subjects for A Level are: Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics. At and Design, Biology Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science and Economics.

Oxford Cambridge Supra Curriculum Compulsory AS Electives(2-3 electives in all) A2 Electives(2-3 electives in all) A Level Art Pathway
Subject

Subject Specific Oxbridge Classes

Chinese

A2 Math

A2 Further Math

Arts and Design (Compulsory )

AS Further Math

A2 Economics

AS Further Math

AS Economics

A2 Biology

AS Biology

A2 Chemistry

IPQ/EPQ

Mathematics

AS Chemistry

A2 Physics

1-2 AS/A2 Elective

AS Physics

A2 Computer Science

AS Computer Science

ISA Liwan International Visual Art Programme

For art enthusiast who wants to apply for art majors in the future (to global universities and art schools)

The ISA Liwan International School Visual Arts High School Program (G9-G12) adopts a small-class teaching model to comprehensively enhance students' artistic creativity, critical thinking skills, and hands-on abilities, seamlessly preparing them for admission to art colleges and universities in countries like the UK and the US.

1. Academic + Art Integration

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.

2. Innovative interactive learning model
Model of Instruction

STUDIOS:Dividing the artistic learning space and content based on specialized subfields.

CRITIQUES

In an open and critically supportive manner, tutors and students, critique and discuss elected student's works.

TUTORIALS

Students engage in one-on-one meetings with assigned mentors or teachers to discuss progress and set goals for project completion.

FIELD TRIPS

By engaging in short-term and long-term project training, students' understanding of art design and art design education is broadened.

EXHIBITIONS

Allowing students, teachers, and other members of the learning community to participate in observing learning outcomes and engage in exchanges related to artistic creations.

3. A global team of faculty

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.

4. Covering all disciplines of the arts and a full range of professional facilities

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.

ISA Liwan Advanced Placement Prorgamme

Electives for students who are willing to learn more

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:

  • Earn College Credit and Placement: AP score could earn college credits before even set foot on campus.
  • Stand Out to Colleges: “AP” on high school transcript shows colleges students are motivated to succeed, and taking the exam demonstrates students’ commitment to tackle and complete college-level work.
  • Save Money and Time : Earning credit or placement can open up time on schedule or even let students graduate early.
  • Keep Options Open: Earning college credit with AP can give students the flexibility to change majors, pursue a second degree, study abroad, or seek internships.

Management Team

任宁阳
Nyn Ren
Principal of ISA Wenhua High School of Guangzhou (International-IGCSE and A Level)
  • In previous schools, Nyn Ren built international high schools from scratch, offering diverse courses such as IBDP, A-level, AP, NCUK, IFD, BTEC etc., respecting students' individuality and opening up a number of channels for college applications. Several hundred of students successfully graduated in the past years and many have been admitted to University of Oxford, Imperial College, University of Chicago, UC Berkeley, University of the Arts London and other famous universities. 100% of the graduate classes have been admitted to the top 50 universities in the world in multiple years.
  • These outstanding educational outcomes are a testament to her extensive experience in international education and exceptional teaching and management capabilities. She completed her Education Management courses at University College London. She is an experienced IB educator and DP Language B examiner. She was recognized as an "Excellent Teacher" by the Jiangsu Provincial Education Bureau, received the "Outstanding Contribution Award" from a renowned education group, and was awarded the honorary title of "Advanced Educator" from the government.
  • Ms. Nyn Ren will be joining ISA Liwan as the Secondary School Principal and the Coordinator of the IGCSE program starting on August 1, 2024. With her rich professional background and professional certifications, she will undoubtedly make a significant contribution to the international education initiatives at ISA, nurturing exceptional students who can join world-class universities and achieve remarkable personal growth.
黄蓬
Jessica Huang
Assistant Principal and DP Coordinator of ISA Wenhua High School of Guangzhou (International)
  • Jessica has 15 years of experience in international teaching and management and is familiar with mainstream international courses such as IB, IGCSE, A Level and AP.
  • Her students have attended world famous schools, including Oxford, Cambridge, Cornell, Chicago and other famous schools.
  • Jessica has been an IBDP Chemistry Examiner.
李娟 Jennifer Li
Jennifer Li
Assistant Principal of ISA Wenhua High School of Guangzhou (International)& A Level Coordinator
  • Jennifer Li holds a BA in English Language and Literature Education from Bohai University and an MA in English Language Teaching from the University of Nottingham. With a distinguished career spanning 25 years, including 20 years dedicated to international education development and innovation, she has established herself as a visionary educational leader.
  • During her tenure in key administrative positions at ULC, Mrs Li achieved remarkable success in curriculum development, teacher professional growth, and student advancement. Under her leadership, the teaching team nurtured numerous outstanding students who gained admission to world-renowned institutions including Oxford and Cambridge. As the former director of Cambridge International Education's teacher training program, and as a Cambridge-certified ESL and Young Learners examiner, she embodies the philosophy of lifelong learning, further enhancing her professional leadership by completing the PTC training program in 2021.
  • Mrs Li firmly believes that 'education is awakening' and advocates the educational philosophy that 'every child is a unique seed.' She has implemented Project-Based Learning (PBL) to effectively stimulate students' creativity and spirit of exploration. Regular 'Parent-School Collaborative Education Workshops' organized by her have strengthened the educational partnership between parents and the school, collectively witnessing students' transformation from passive learning to active inquiry. In the CIS accreditation process, she led the curriculum and teaching reform initiative, aiming to cultivate 'confident problem-solvers on the global stage.'
  • With exceptional cross-cultural communication skills, extensive international education experience, and innovative educational concepts, Mrs Li has successfully fostered a vibrant learning community. She maintains that the essence of education lies in helping each student discover their unique value, explore the wonders of the world, and ultimately grow into lifelong learners and positive changemakers in society.
Wendy Bo 薄维佳
Wendy Bo
Teacher of Biology and IGCSE Coordinator
  • Wendy Bo holds a Master's degree of science from the University of British Columbia (UBC), and a Bachelor's degree of biotechnology from Sun Yat-sen University.
  • As an experienced lBDP Biology and ESS (Environmental systems and societies) teacher, she believes in the lB core values deeply and always try to model it for the students.
  • In class, Wendy does her best to utilize a variety of strategies to enrich her teaching. Her classes are engaging as she is always enthusiastic to interact with students.
  • Having a genuine passion about biology, Wendy loves reading around the topic and enjoys hikingin mountains and natural parks in her spare time.
郭晓晖
Peter Guo
Principal of Middle School of of ISA Wenhua Liwan School of Guangzhou (International)
  • Peter has worked in well-known International Schools and he has extensive experience in teaching MYP and DP language and literature, language acquisition as well as TOK courses.
  • He received his bachelor's degree in Chinese Language and Literature from Hunan University of Science and Technology in 2012, and recieved his master's degrees in Counseling Psychology and Educational Psychology from Assumption University and University of Kent. In 2022, he received the education Leadership training from the School of Education of Harvard University.
  • Peter has worked in domestic public schools, international schools, and many schools in Thailand and the United Kingdom. He has rich teaching experience.
侯洁
Jessie Hou
Deputy Coordinator of College Counselling Centre, ISAIEG
Programme Coordinator of Student Enrichment Centre, ISAIEG
Deputy Coordinator of College Counselling Centre of ISA Liwan School
  • Master of the University of Edinburgh, majoring in management of Training and Development; Bachelor of Sun Yat-sen University;
  • Has over 8 years of experience in education, and has guided students get into the top 50 Universities around the world, including Columbia University, University of Chicago, Cornell University, Tsinghua University, Cambridge University etc.;
  • Has been awarded as “Excellent Counsellor" by CIALFO the famous American University application platform.

Contact:

Email: nyn.ren@isalwfls.com

Email: Jessie.Hou@isagzlw.com

Tel +86 020 3172 6560