School of the Nations
- IB Diploma
- IGCSE
Per yearabout USD 10.3K–16.1K
MOP 82.8K–130K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
Non-profit, internationally oriented school in Taipa, Macau, founded in 1988 by local residents with government support. Offers English–Mandarin bilingual education from K1 to Form 6, with IGCSE and the IB Diploma in the upper years and an emphasis on character development and service.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Info checked 2026-11-09 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
IB Diploma · IGCSE
Language
English, Chinese
Type
Bilingual school
Fee level
- Founded
- 1988
- Religion
- other
- Top nationalities
- MO, CN
- Ownership
- Non-profit
- School day
- 08:30-14:40
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Accreditations
- IB
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten (K1 – K3) | MOP 82,830≈ USD 10.3K |
| Primary (P1 – P6) | MOP 105,870≈ USD 13.1K |
| Lower Secondary (F1 – F3) | MOP 116,250≈ USD 14.4K |
| Upper Secondary (F4 – F6) | MOP 130,020≈ USD 16.1K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten (K1 – K3) | MOP 82,830 (about USD 10.3K) |
| Primary (P1 – P6) | MOP 105,870 (about USD 13.1K) |
| Lower Secondary (F1 – F3) | MOP 116,250 (about USD 14.4K) |
| Upper Secondary (F4 – F6) | MOP 130,020 (about USD 16.1K) |
Source: school website (schoolofthenations.com) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| School of the Nations (this school) | MOP 82,830 (about USD 10.3K) | MOP 130,020 (about USD 16.1K) |
| The International School of Macao | MOP 117,500 (about USD 14.6K) | MOP 168,000 (about USD 20.8K) |
| Macau Anglican College | MOP 63,700 (about USD 7.89K) | MOP 63,700 (about USD 7.89K) |
| Escola Portuguesa de Macau | MOP 38,243 (about USD 4.74K) | MOP 49,922 (about USD 6.18K) |
Source: school website (schoolofthenations.com) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- MOP 1,000
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. Reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Interview, Placement test
- Open days
- 2026-12-05, 2027-01-09
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Financial aid
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma) · IGCSE
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Service
- Languages
- Average class size
- 16
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