LEH International School Foshan

LEH International School Foshan is in central Foshan, Guangdong. Address: No.26 Jingping Road, Chancheng District, Foshan, 528000. The school notes that it is about 6 minutes from Wanhua metro station, and roughly ~15 minutes from Guangzhou South station and ~70 minutes from Guangzhou Baiyun Airport by car.

The school accepts students aged 6–18 and follows the British phase structure: Prep / Pre‑Prep (ages 6–10), Key Stage 3 (11–13), IGCSE (14–16) and A‑Level (16–18). Admission information on the site shows provision across Years 2–13.

Co‑educational British international school offering both day places and an optional boarding programme; the website states families may choose day or boarding for students in Years 4–13 (ages ~8–18).

The school provides English language support and a dedicated Learning Support team led by a Learning Support Director; incoming students complete baseline assessments (reading, CAT4, writing, interview, Oxford placement) and there are language‑intensive programmes and in‑class support.

The school follows a British curriculum (IGCSE and A‑Level) and is linked to the Lady Eleanor Holles (LEH) UK network; it also holds COBIS accreditation.

No religious affiliation is stated on the school website; the school presents itself as a secular British international school.

The school describes a full school day for day students with the same curriculum and facility access as boarders, and an extended routine for boarders including evening supervised study and organised weekend activities.

The school operates a dedicated school‑bus service with options for daily pick‑up/drop‑off (for day students) and weekly transfer services (for boarders). Current routes include a Foshan Guicheng line. The school notes routes and pick‑up points are designed from parent feedback and a route map is available via admissions.

LEH International School Foshan delivers a British-style programme from Prep through Sixth Form, organised as Prep (ages 6–10, Years 2–6), Key Stage 3 (ages 11–13, Years 7–9), IGCSE (ages 14–15, Years 10–11) and A Level (ages 16–18, Years 12–13). The Prep School follows a structured English-medium, English national-style curriculum for Years 2–6 with daily extracurricular time, leadership opportunities and an immersive English environment. Key Stage 3 (Years 7–9) covers core subjects (English, mathematics, science and Chinese), humanities (history, geography), technology and creative arts (computer science, design & technology, art, music, drama), a modern language (Spanish), PE and PSHE. In Years 10–11 students follow the Cambridge IGCSE pathway: compulsory coverage of English, Chinese, mathematics and science plus non-exam core provision (PE, PSHE), and a choice of 3–4 elective IGCSE options such as art, computer science, design & technology, Spanish, geography, history, music, economics and business. For post-16 study LEH offers A Levels (students normally take three or more A Level subjects) with a broad subject list including English, languages, mathematics (and further maths), sciences, humanities, economics, business, arts, computer science and music. PE, PSHE and IELTS support are provided alongside university and careers guidance.

LEH Foshan describes a structured pastoral system that uses tutors and a house/academy system to provide day-to-day pastoral care and build student belonging. The school states that PSHE (Personal, Social, Health and Economic) learning and themed activities are used to teach emotional and social skills across age groups. A multi‑level pastoral team (tutors, house/academy leaders and a child‑protection team) is named as the first point of contact for students and families. The school says staff from classroom teachers to boarding staff share responsibility for pastoral care and run extracurricular activities that promote resilience and leadership.

LEH Foshan states it provides learning‑support services and lists a Learning Support Director (Mrs Jenny Nelson) who holds an international SEND coordination qualification and extensive experience. The learning‑support page explains the school runs assessments (e.g., CAT4, reading and writing tests) and uses those results to identify needs and plan interventions. The school's safeguarding policy also notes attention to the specific safeguarding challenges faced by pupils with SEND. The website does not list a definitive public catalogue of the specific types of SEN (for example, particular diagnoses) that the school can or cannot support, nor does it describe being a specialist SEN institution. For details on precise SEN provision or limits the school asks families to contact admissions/learning support directly.

LEH Foshan publishes a dedicated English‑language support provision: an EAL/English‑language coordinator (Mr Christopher Johnson), an English language specialist team, class‑based EAL support and targeted programmes. The school runs a pre‑term “Language Academy” week, phonics support in the preparatory phase, semester‑long intensives for Key Stage 3 and in‑class EAL support for Key Stage 4 and A‑Level students. It also integrates language learning across subjects (CLIL approaches), offers extracurricular language activities (school news, public speaking, creative writing) and uses LAMDA for spoken‑language confidence.

The school states an explicit commitment to positive mental‑health guidance and describes curriculum and activity‑based work to build self‑awareness and coping skills, including PSHE and targeted activities. The website says students can first seek support from tutors and the academy pastoral team and may be referred to the learning‑support department or an external professional counselling team when needed. Boarding staff are described as trained in student well‑being and provide daily routines and pastoral supervision for resident students. The school frames wellbeing as embedded across daily life rather than a single isolated service.

LEH Foshan publishes a Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy (last reviewed 13 May 2025) that names a Senior Designated Safeguarding Lead (SDSL), Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) and requires staff background checks and safeguarding training. The policy specifies the use of MyConcern for recording and reporting safeguarding incidents and sets out governance arrangements, legal frameworks referenced, and annual review procedures. The public policy states staff, contractors, visitors and parents share responsibility for child protection and that concerns about staff must be reported to the Headteacher or nominated governor. For full procedural detail the school directs readers to the published Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy on its website.

1. Submit an application (online and documents):
Complete the online application (the school uses OpenApply at leh-foshan.openapply.cn) and pay the non‑refundable application fee (RMB 2,000). When you apply, upload the required documents: the student's passport and visa, birth certificate, vaccination record, recent school reports (last two years), a student photo, parents' passports/IDs and visas, health/medical records, and (for Years 10–12) a subject‑choice form and, for Years 12–13, any formal public‑exam certificates.

2. Assessment and interview (age‑appropriate):
After the school receives the application, they review it and if the selection criteria are met, the school will invite the child to an assessment and interview. Overseas applicants may be assessed and interviewed online. Assessments vary by year group: early years/Prep use play‑based activities and observation; Years 3–6 include NGRT reading and CAT4; Years 7–9 use CAT4 (and NGRT reading); Years 10–13 sit CAT4 plus subject tests chosen by the applicant. If the student's first language is not English, an Oxford Placement Test (OPT) may be required. If you think your child has special educational needs, flag this in the application so the Headteacher and Director of Learning Support can consider appropriate arrangements during assessment.

3. School decision:
Applications and assessment results are considered by the LEHF review committee; the school aims to notify parents of the outcome within five working days. The committee considers the documentation, assessment scores and interview performance together when making decisions; outcomes will reflect both academic fit and the school's capacity in the requested year group. If you have time‑sensitive circumstances (e.g., visa, relocation deadlines), note them to admissions so they can be considered in the timeline.

4. Offer, conditional offer, waitlist or decline:
Parents receive a clear written outcome by email: a confirmed offer, a conditional offer, placement on the waitlist, or a decline. A conditional offer will list the conditions to be met (for example, final documents or specific academic/English requirements). A confirmed offer will be followed by instructions about registration (the school holds a refundable registration guarantee deposit.

LEH Foshan runs scholarship and award programmes for Years 7–9 (KS3), Years 10–11 (KS4) and Years 12–13 (Sixth Form). The Prep years (early years) do not have formal scholarships, though the Headteacher may award prizes or rewards for exceptional talent. Scholarships are offered across several strands: academic, arts, music, sports and STEM. Awards are granted by the Head and successful candidates are expected to act as ambassadors for their specialist area and contribute to school life.

LEH Foshan does operate a waitlist (候补名单) as one of the possible outcomes parents may receive after application and assessment. If a place is not immediately available the school may place an applicant on the waitlist and notify parents by email.