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SCHOOLS
Chinese International
School (CNIS)
Tania Léger (Swiss) and Toni
Martinez (Spanish);
Imma (8), Laia (7) and Daina (4)
Each of our daughters joined the
school when they turned three. For us,
the most important part of education is
learning languages. We thought that if
our daughters managed to learn foreign
languages at a young age, it would be
very beneficial for their future. That’s why
we were looking for a school that offered
a bilingual programme.
CNIS not only provides a bilingual
English and Mandarin education, but it
also gives students precious insights into
Chinese culture. Mandarin is taught through
art, songs and Chinese celebrations – it
goes way beyond rote learning. The school
also supports mother tongues. At home,
we speak French and Spanish, and the
school has given us the opportunity to set
up French and Spanish mother tongue
classes as after-school activities.
We also like the fact that CNIS is
an IB school. We notice the value of
enquiry-based learning in our everyday
communications with our daughters. In
Kindergarten, we love the small classes
where both English and Chinese teachers
are always present. Those hours of
exposure to both languages are a fantastic
way for young children to pick up a new
language.
CNIS is a small school with a broad
mix of nationalities and a very united
community. The school always has an
open ear for parental concerns and
parents have the opportunity to meet with
the school on a regular basis to exchange
ideas. The teachers and other staff at CNIS
know the children by name, and give us
the feeling of being part of a wider family.
60 Dunearn Road
6254 0200 | cnis.edu.su