The International High School of ISA Liwan 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 of G9-G10 will study the IGCSE integration programme, enabling improvements in the subject foundation, learning skills and getting to know a wide range of subjects. It is to help students to find out their interests and passions and set up the preparation for G11 and G12.
Grades 11-12 offer different courses such as IBDP, A Level and Art for students to choose from, and AP elective courses for students who have spare time to learn more. Each student can find a suitable curriculum to lead to a world-famous university.
ISA Liwan provides a one-stop service assisting students to achieve their dreams in global top universities and prepare them becoming a lifelong learner for future study and life.
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(Upon IBDP Framework) IGCSE Integrated Curriculum |
IBDP |
A globally recognized leader in international education and cultivates lifelong learners with an international mindedness |
Mainstream curricula Direct to the best universities in the world |
A Level |
Highly developed, recognised and specialized international qualification |
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Arts |
Art curriculum for art enthusiast who wants to apply for art majors in the future |
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AP |
Electives for students who are willing to learn more |
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 February 2022, ISA Liwan has been approved as a DP candidate school. The school code for ISA Liwan is 062751.
ISA Wenhua High School of Guangzhou is a candidate school* for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. IB World Schools share a common philosophy- a commitment to high-quality, challenging, international education- that we believe is important for our students.
* Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme (DP), or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted.
For further information about the IB and its programmes visit http://www.ibo.org。
Subject Group | Studies in Language and Literature | Language Acquisition | Individuals and Societies | Science | The Arts | Mathematics | The Core |
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Chinese A/ English A |
English B/ Chinese B |
Economics |
Biology |
Visual Arts |
Mathematicas AA |
TOK |
Chemistry |
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Business Management |
Physics |
EE/ CAS |
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Computer Science |
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Compulsory |
3 electives in all |
Compulsory |
The AP Program offers college-level courses and exams that you can take in high school. Taking AP courses and exams in high school could give students an advantage in college by letting students:
Arts | History and Social Sciences | Math and Computer Science | AP World Languages and Culture | Sciences | English |
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Arts History |
Comparative Government & Politics |
Calculus AB |
Chinese Language And Culture |
Biology |
English Language & Composition |
Music Theory |
European History |
Calculus BC |
French Language And Culture |
Chemistry |
English Literature & Composition |
Art and Design Programme |
Human Geography |
Computer Science |
German Language And Culture |
Environment Science |
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Macroeconomics |
Statistics |
Italian Language And Culture |
Physics 1 |
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Microeconomics |
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Japanese Language And Culture |
Physics 2 |
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Psychology |
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Latin |
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism |
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United States Government & Politics |
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Spanish Language And Culture |
Physics C: Mechanics |
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United States History |
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Spanish Literature And Culture |
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World History |
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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.
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 | |
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Subject Specific Oxbridge Classes |
Chinese |
A2 Math |
A2 Further Math |
Arts and Design (Compulsory ) |
AS Further Math |
A2 Economics |
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AS Further Math |
AS Economics |
A2 Biology |
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A2 Chemistry |
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IPQ/EPQ |
Mathematics |
AS Chemistry |
A2 Physics |
1-2 AS/A2 Elective |
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AS Physics |
A2 Computer Science |
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AS Computer Science |
In the ISA Wenhua International Centre for Arts, we implement an educational model that integrates English, foundational mathematics compulsory courses, professional art courses, and other disciplines, enabling personalised development for students.
ISA Wenhua International Centre for Arts has six major art studios, namely Fashion Design, Visual Communication, Architectural Design, Products Interaction, Digital Media and Art and Business, and is equipped with a full set of professional teaching facilities and equipment to fully meet the practical needs of students’ artistic creation.
ISA Wenhua International Centre for the Arts (ISA Wenhua Arts Centre), affiliated with ISAIEG, is dedicated to students’ pursuit of visual arts pathways into their tertiary education. ISA Wenhua Arts Centre offers a visual arts curriculum for students in G9 to G12 with an A Level、AP curriculum and BTEC Foundation Diploma. The Arts Centre is able to meet the diverse academic needs of the students and provide well-structured pathways for their studies abroad, relying on diversified curricula, combining academic subjects with a study of the arts, and cultivating versatile talents with global competence.
ISA Wenhua Arts Centre currently offers six major art disciplines, namely: Fashion Design, Visual Communication, Interior Architecture, Industrial Product Design, Digital Media, and Art Business. Each discipline is supported by purposefully equipped studios and art facilities, ensuring that the students can access the necessary resources for their artistic creations and practical learning needs.
The Arts Centre is set to launch captivating interdisciplinary studio projects, employing a dynamic blend of interactive teaching methods. By integrating theoretical knowledge with practical application, ISA Wenhua Arts Centre strives to immerse students in an authentic arts learning space, thus fostering a multidimensional approach to cultivating their artistic mindset.
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Academic Compulsory Subjects |
Academic Core Curriculum:IGCSE/A Level Chinese, Mathematics, Sciences ESL Curriculum:IGCSE English - IELTS |
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Academic Compulsory Subjects |
Global Perspective History of Art Physical Education |
Mock Interview Essay Writing Physical Education |
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Academic Elective Subjects |
IGCSE/A Level Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Economic, |
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Arts Compulsory Subjects |
IGCSE Arts - A Level/AP Arts |
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Arts Compulsory Subjects |
Mind Expansion Arts Foundation Outdoor Sketching |
Interdisciplinary Programme |
Studio Programme
Fashion Design/Visual Communication/Industrial Product/ |
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Arts Further Studies Guidance |
College Guidance Seminars Interview with Admission Offices Information Sharing Session with Seniors |
Essay and Application Preparation School Selection and Specialisation planning Interview Counselling |
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Arts Resource Support |
Career Enlightenment Planning Overseas Masters Programme Summer School Programme for Credit |
Pre-screening of portfolios Mock Interview Letter of Recommendation Programmes |