10月15日，诺达迎来建校以来规模最大的大学升学活动。来自美国、英国、加拿大、澳大利亚、中国香港等国家和地区的140多所大学的招生官齐聚诺达校园，为学生带来与大学招生官面对面交流的宝贵机会。
活动当天，来自上海浦西、浦东英国学校及南京英国学校的190位师生也来到现场，共享诺德安达教育集团的优质升学资源。诺达10至12年级学生及部分中学家庭积极参与，在一场场深入的对话中，探索未来的无限可能。
然而，一场大学展的价值，远不止于汇聚了多少所大学，更在于学生能从中获得怎样的启发与成长。同时也是升学指导体系中的重要一环。
On October 15, NACIS held its largest university fair since its founding. The admissions officers from over 140 universities across the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Hong Kong SAR and other countries and regions gathered at our campus, bringing students precious opportunities to communicate with the admissions officers in person.
On the day of the event, 190 teachers and students from The British International School Shanghai (BISS), Puxi, Nord Anglia International School (NAIS) Shanghai, Pudong and The British School of Nanjing (BSN) also gathered at the NACIS campus to take advantage of the cutting-edge resources offered by Nord Anglia Education. Our Grade 10 to Grade 12 students as well as some secondary families were present as well, exploring a wide range of future possibilities through in-depth conversations.
However, the value of a university fair goes far beyond the number of participating universities. It lies more in the growth and inspiration students gain from it. Also, it serves as a critical part of our university guidance system.
01 链接世界，让优质大学资源触手可及 Connecting the World, Making High-quality University Resources Within Reach
大学有哪些特色专业？不同课程体系如何衔接未来的专业选择？大学招生官真正看重怎样的学生？这些困惑，往往很难仅凭大学官网上的介绍找到完整答案。
在诺达大学展现场，来自世界各地的大学招生官与学生展开面对面交流，从课程设置、专业方向到录取要求、校园文化，为学生提供来自大学官方的第一手信息。
“大学展让我们跳出冰冷的网站，直接与招生官进行亲切的交流。”12年级的Rachel表示，比起网上的公开信息，她更希望了解大学的新兴研究领域、具体录取条件，以及如何根据申请方向选择适合自己的课外活动。
11年级的Katy则带着对人类学和城市研究的兴趣，与塔夫茨大学招生官深入交流，进一步了解本科项目、学术资源及未来的发展可能。
从被动接收信息，到主动提出问题，学生正在学习如何为自己的未来作出判断。
随着全球升学选择日益多元，诺达也持续关注学生和家庭不断变化的需求。以近年来受到广泛关注的中国香港升学方向为例，本届大学展特别设置香港高校专题讲座，邀请香港大学、香港科技大学及香港城市大学的代表，与学生及家长分享院校特色、专业设置和升学机会。根据升学指导团队介绍，2026届NACIS共有20位同学获得了香港大学、香港中文大学、香港科技大学、香港理工大学及香港城市大学的offer。其中，共有12位同学获得香港大学的录取，在申请日渐白热化的香港方向竞争中，2026NACIS的战绩无疑是非常亮眼的。而这一切的发生并不是偶然的，恰恰是NACIS多年来远见布局的必然成果。
学校持续邀请世界各地的大学走进校园，开展专题讲座与交流活动，与学生及家长分享院校特色、专业设置和申请要求。与此同时，已经进入世界各地大学深造的诺达毕业生，也会通过校友分享、职业日等活动重返校园，带来真实的大学学习与生活体验。
What are the distinctive programmes of the university? How can students selecting different curriculum systems choose their majors? What kind of students do the admissions officers value? It is hard to find the complete answers to these questions merely through the information available on the official websites of the universities.
At the NACIS University Fair, admissions officers from universities all over the world engaged in face-to-face communications with students. From the curriculum settings, the major orientation to the admissions requirements and campus culture, they provided official first-hand information to students.
“The University Fair enabled us to go beyond the cold information on the website and communicate in person with the admissions officers.” Rachel, a Grade 12 student remarked. Instead of the publicly available information online, she was more eager to learn about the emerging research field, the specific admission criteria and how to choose suitable ECAs according to her application goals.
Grade 11 Katy, who is interested in anthropology and urban studies, had in-depth communication with the admissions officer from Tufts University to learn more about its undergraduate programmes, academic resources and future development possibilities.
From passively receiving information to actively asking questions, students are learning to make judgements about their future.
As the university options become increasingly diverse, NACIS always pays close attention to the evolving needs of students and families. For example, considering students’ interest in Hong Kong universities, this time, we invited representatives from the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and City University of Hong Kong to run a thematic workshop, sharing with students and families the strengths of the universities, the programme offerings and higher education opportunities. According to the UGC team, a total of 20 students from the Class of 2026 received offers from the University of Hong Kong, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and City University of Hong Kong. Among them, 7 students were offered by the University of Hong Kong. This was undoubtedly a spectacular achievement in the fierce competition. This did not occur by chance. It was the inevitable outcome of our school’s far-sighted planning over the years.
The school will continue to invite representatives from universities worldwide to our campus to give lectures and run exchange activities, helping students and parents learn more about these universities' strengths, programmes and application requirements. At the same time, alumni now studying abroad will return to campus for the Alumni Sharing Sessions and Career Day to share insights into university study and life.
02 从八年级开始，让升学规划成为一段成长旅程 Starting from Grade 8, Making University Planning a Journey of Growth
诺达UGC团队的老师们向大家分享着这样一条已经贯通且卓有成效的路：学校通过常态化升学课程、职业探索活动与分阶段的个性化指导，帮助学生逐步完成从认识自我到明确方向，再到落实申请的全过程。申请的过程，也是一个学生在诺达成长的过程。
从八年级开始，学生便通过职业日接触真实的职业世界。来自不同行业的家长导师走进校园，分享行业发展与职业经历，帮助学生建立对不同专业领域的初步认知。
进入高中阶段，升学指导逐渐深入。
- 十年级：探索方向。认识个人兴趣与优势，开始思考学科和未来发展的关联。
- 十一年级：聚焦选择。深入研究大学专业、院校特点与课程要求，逐步明确目标。
- 十二年级：落实申请。在升学老师的指导下，完成选校、文书准备、申请递交及面试准备等关键环节。
本次大学展，同样被融入这一课程体系。诺达的大学展，也从以前的英国大学展、欧洲大学展，一步一个台阶，扩展到全球范围。此次大学展，共有来自美国、英国、香港、澳大利亚、加拿大、欧洲、东南亚的140多所大学的招生官来到现场而在活动开始前，升学指导老师便带领学生研究参展大学、梳理个人目标，并准备与招生官交流的问题；活动结束后，学生则被鼓励整理收获、进一步研究目标院校，甚至通过感谢邮件延续与大学的联系。
Vivian老师分享了一位十二年级学生的例子：因为计划申请纽约大学阿布扎比分校，这位学生早早便准备好详细的问题清单，希望借大学展的机会，获得更深入的申请信息并收获满满
在诺达，大学展不是简单的“逛一逛”，而是一次有目标、有准备、有后续行动的学习实践。
当然，对于不同年级的学生，并不是每个学生都对自己有很清晰的了解。Vivian老师认为，暂时对自己未来没有明确方向，这很正常。诺达丰富的ECA课外活动、体育与音乐校队、跨学科项目等，为学生提供了多元探索的空间。配合生涯测评工具与升学老师的专业指导，学生能够在一次次尝试中，更清楚地认识自己。
The teachers from the NACIS UGC team shared with everyone a well-established and highly effective path: the school helps students gradually go through the entire process of self-recognition, goal setting and application through regular university guidance sessions, career exploration activities and phased personalized guidance. For NACIS students, this process of application is also a process of growth.
Starting from Grade 8, students are exposed to the real world of careers through Career Day. Parent Mentors from different fields come to our campus to talk about industry development and career experience, helping students build initial understanding of different fields.
For high school students, the university guidance gradually deepens.
- Grade 10: exploring direction. Students identify their personal interests and strengths. They start to think about the links between subjects and future development.
- Grade 11: narrowing down choices. Students further explore the university programmes, institutional strengths and curriculum requirements and gradually clarify their goals.
- Grade 12: completing applications. Guided by the University Guidance Counsellor, the students complete critical steps including university options, essay preparation, application submission and interview preparation.
This University Fair is also part of our university guidance system. This event has been expanded step by step from the UK University Fair, European University Fair to a global one. This time, the admissions officers from more than 140 universities across the United States, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong SAR, Australia, Canada, Europe and Southeast Asia came to our school. Before the event, the University Guidance Counsellors led the students to study the participating universities, sort out personal goals and prepare the questions for admissions officers. After the event, students were encouraged to summarize their takeaways, learn more about their target universities and continue their connection with universities through thank-you emails.
Ms. Vivian shared an example of a Grade 12 student who planned to apply to New York University Abu Dhabi. The student had prepared a detailed list of questions well in advance, hoping to leverage this opportunity to obtain more in-depth application information and gain more.
At NACIS, the University Fair is not simply a “stroll”. Instead, it is a learning practice with goals, preparation and follow-up actions.
Of course, for students in different grades, not every one of them has a clear understanding of themselves. According to Vivian, this is normal. At NACIS, there are a wide range of Extracurricular Activities, sports teams, performing arts teams and interdisciplinary projects available, providing students with abundant opportunities for diverse exploration. Accompanied by the career assessment tools and the professional guidance of the University Guidance Counsellors,students can understand themselves more clearly through repeated attempts.
03 因材施策，让每一份申请都展现独特的自己 Tailoring Approaches to Each Student, Making Every Application Showcasing a Unique Self
优秀的大学申请，究竟需要什么？
波士顿大学招生官在采访中指出，具有挑战性的学术课程固然重要，但大学同样看重学生在领导力、社区服务、艺术才能等方面展现出的个人特质。
他特别鼓励学生，在申请文书与课外活动中真实地呈现自己，找到真正能够激发热情、驱动成长的事物。
俄亥俄州立大学招生官也强调，大学不仅关注学生的学术表现，也重视他们通过体育、社团及其他活动培养的综合能力。
这与诺达所坚持的个性化升学指导理念不谋而合。升学指导的意义，不是将每个学生塑造成相同的申请者，而是帮助他们找到并充分展现自身优势。
而个性化支持，也远不止于成绩与申请文书。
十二年级的James热爱音乐，尤其喜欢风笛与钢琴。在准备大学申请时，学校不仅支持他使用剧院进行排练，还为他提供小学部录音棚的资源，帮助他完成音乐作品集的录制。
这些看似细小的支持，却能够让学生长期投入的兴趣与才华，以更充分、更真实的方式呈现在大学面前。
正如James所说，学校所提供的资源对他的申请准备十分有价值，他也鼓励学弟学妹们充分利用这些机会。
从专业的升学咨询，到学科团队的协同支持，再到校园资源的灵活运用，诺达希望帮助每个学生找到适合自己的发展道路，让个人热爱与学术追求共同成为走向未来的力量。
What makes an applicant stand out?
According to the admissions officer from Boston University, challenging academic programme is no doubt important. However, universities place equal emphasis on students’ leadership skills, commitment to community service and artistic talents.
He encouraged students to authentically present themselves in application essays and extracurricular activities and find what truly ignites their passion and drives their growth.
The admissions officer from Ohio State University also pointed out that in addition to students’ academic performance, universities also value their comprehensive abilities developed through sports, clubs and other activities.
This aligns perfectly with the personalized university guidance philosophy that NACIS upholds. The goal of university guidance is not to turn every student into the same kind of applicant, but to help them find and fully demonstrate their own strengths.
Personalized support is far more than academic development and application essays.
Our Grade 12 student James is fond of music, especially bagpipe and piano. When he was preparing for the university application, the school not only supported him to use the theatre for rehearsal but also provided him with the resources from the primary recording studio to help him complete the recording of the portfolio.
These forms of support, though seemingly small, enable students' long-term interests and talents to be showcased to universities in a well-prepared and authentic manner.
As James said, the school’s resources were valuable for his application preparation. He encouraged the younger students to make full use of these opportunities.
From the professional counselling to the coordinated support from the academic team and then to the flexible use of campus resources, NACIS is committed to helping every student find a path that suits them, turning personal passion and academic pursuit into a driving force for their future development.
对于即将迎来申请季的学生而言，升学之路难免伴随着选择与挑战。为心中的梦想努力拼搏，同时也真正从过程中收获自我的成长，这才是大学申请的真正意义。140多所大学齐聚诺达，是一次面向世界的相遇，也是通向未来的新起点。
从探索自我到连接世界，从发现热爱到坚定选择，诺达希望每个学生都能在充分的资源与专业的支持下，勇敢走向属于自己的广阔未来。
For students who are about to enter the application season, the path to university is inevitably accompanied by choices and challenges. While striving for their dreams, they will also harvest self-growth throughout the process. This is the value of university application. Over 140 universities gathered at NACIS, marking a global encounter and a starting point for the future.
From self-discovery to global connection, from discovering passion to making firm choices, NACIS hopes that every student can, with ample resources and professional support, fearlessly move toward their own broad future.
