Maple Leaf Foreign Nationals School: IB and Chinese Program

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In the field of international education, the curriculum design and teaching quality of foreign nationals schools remain a topic of ongoing interest for international families in China. This article provides an overview of Maple Leaf Foreign Nationals School (MLFNS), operated by Maple Leaf Educational Systems, based on publicly available information. It is intended for reference purposes only.

I. Background of Maple Leaf Educational Systems
Maple Leaf Educational Systems was founded in 1995. According to public sources, the group currently operates nearly 100 schools in over 20 cities both domestically and internationally, including Shenzhen, Shanghai, Tianjin, Chongqing, Dalian, Wuhan, Yiwu, Xi’an, Jinan, Haikou, Hohhot, as well as Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) and Singapore. Its educational offerings cover foreign nationals schools, kindergartens, primary schools, junior high schools, senior high schools, and international freshman programs.

This article focuses on Maple Leaf Foreign Nationals School (MLFNS), which is the group’s division specifically for children of foreign nationals. MLFNS has campuses in Dalian, Wuhan, and Yiwu, providing K–12 education for students aged 3–19.

II. Curriculum Framework
(A) Stage Division
The school covers three main stages:

IB PYP (ages 3–12)

IB MYP (ages 11–16)

Maple Leaf World School Program (MLWSP, ages 15–19, senior high level)

(B) Program Options
The school offers multiple program tracks:

IB PYP & MYP English Program

IB PYP Bilingual Program

Global Citizen Education Program

© K12 Standard Chinese
For international students whose first language is not Chinese, the school offers the K12 Standard Chinese graded curriculum, which covers Chinese language learning and cultural understanding. In addition to the full‑time program, short‑term offerings such as Chinese language and cultural immersion, academic exchange programs, and summer/winter camps are also available.

III. Faculty and Community Profile
Based on the school’s publicly released materials:

Students and staff come from 45 countries and regions.

The student‑to‑teacher ratio is 1:5.

Over 90% of subject teachers are native English speakers and hold IB certification, master’s or doctoral degrees.

K12 Standard Chinese teachers are all professionally qualified, with an average of over 8 years of experience in teaching Chinese as a non‑native language.

IV. Chinese Language Learning and Cultural Participation Data
The following figures are derived from official disclosures by Maple Leaf Educational Systems:

(A) Chinese Proficiency
95% of junior high graduates pass HSK Level 4.

38% of junior high graduates reach HSK Levels 5–6.

72% of senior high students reach HSK Level 5 before graduation.

92% of Grade 6 students score 85+/100 on the YCT.

88% of Grade 4 students can conduct fluent daily conversations in Chinese.

(B) Cultural Participation
98% of parents confirm that their children can shop, dine, and socialise in Chinese.

70% of students participate in Chinese cultural competitions, with 25% receiving awards.

80% of secondary students complete independent cultural research projects.

V. University Admission Outcomes
According to information released by Maple Leaf Educational Systems:

To date, Maple Leaf has produced nearly 25,000 graduates, who have been admitted to nearly 1,000 universities worldwide.

About 90% of graduates pursue further studies in English‑speaking countries and regions, and over half have been accepted by universities on the “Maple Leaf Global Top 100 Universities” list.

For the 2025 MLWSP graduating cohort: 93% received offers from QS World Top 100 universities; the QS Top 30 admission rate was 50%, and the QS Top 10 admission rate was 7.4%.

VI. Programme Accreditation
MLFNS is a government‑recognised foreign nationals school.

The MLWSP curriculum has received benchmark recognition from UK Ecctis, confirming that its high school diploma is equivalent in standard to UK A‑Levels, the British Columbia (Canada) diploma, US high school diplomas, and the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE).

About This Article
The above information has been compiled from publicly available materials provided by Maple Leaf Educational Systems. This article is intended solely for informational purposes and does not constitute any form of recommendation or endorsement regarding school choice. For the most current details on admissions policies, curriculum offerings, and fee structures, please refer to the official channels of the school.