📚 International School New Student Preparation Checklist | 国际学校新生入学准备清单
Starting at an international school is an exciting milestone, but it also requires careful planning to ensure a smooth transition. This comprehensive checklist walks students and parents through essential steps, from academic readiness to cultural adaptation, so you can start the new term with confidence and peace of mind.
进入国际学校是一个激动人心的里程碑，但也需要周密的计划来确保平稳过渡。这份全面的清单将引导学生和家长完成从学业准备到文化适应的各项关键步骤，让你自信从容地迎接新学期。
1. Curriculum & Academic Preparation | 课程与学业准备
Familiarise yourself with the school's curriculum framework (e.g. A-Level, IB, AP) and request detailed syllabi from the subject coordinators. Understanding the scope and sequence of each course enables you to identify any knowledge gaps early.
熟悉学校采用的课程体系（如 A-Level、IB、AP），并向学科协调员索取详细的教学大纲。了解每门课的内容范围和进度安排，有助于尽早发现自己的知识短板。
Complete all assigned summer bridging work or pre-reading tasks before the first day. This material often plugs directly into the first unit of study and missing it can put you at an immediate disadvantage.
在开学前完成所有指定的暑期衔接作业或预习阅读任务。这些内容通常与第一单元的学习直接挂钩，遗漏会让你一开始就处于劣势。
Purchase or borrow the required textbooks, workbooks and stationery according to the school's official booklist. Many international schools also recommend digital resources, so verify licence requirements early.
根据学校官方书单购买或借阅必需的教材、练习册和文具。许多国际学校同时推荐数字资源，因此请尽早确认软件或平台的许可证要求。
Investigate the assessment structure: internal grading policies, formative and summative tasks, and major examination dates. Mark these on a shared family calendar to avoid scheduling conflicts later.
了解评估结构：校内评分政策、形成性和总结性任务以及主要考试日期。将这些时间点标记在家庭共享日历上，避免日后产生日程冲突。
If you are transferring credits from a previous school, gather official transcripts, course descriptions and any standardised test scores. Submit them to the registrar well in advance to ensure appropriate placement.
如果从上一所学校转入学分，请准备好官方成绩单、课程描述和任何标准化考试成绩。提前提交给注册处，确保获得适当的年级或班级安置。
2. English Language Enhancement | 英语能力强化
Even if you have met the entry requirement, daily academic English can still be challenging. Start reading subject-specific texts, such as simplified scientific articles or historical narratives, to build tier-two and tier-three vocabulary.
即使达到了入学要求，日常学术英语仍可能构成挑战。开始阅读学科相关文本，如简化的科学文章或历史叙述，以积累第二层级和第三层级词汇。
Engage in regular listening practice with podcasts or recorded lectures on platforms like BBC Learning English or TED-Ed. Take notes in English while listening to simulate classroom note-taking.
定期收听 BBC Learning English 或 TED-Ed 等平台的播客或讲座录音进行听力练习。边听边用英语记笔记，模拟课堂做笔记的场景。
Practise speaking by describing a daily routine or explaining a concept aloud for two minutes without pausing. Record yourself to check fluency and pronunciation, then try again with improved clarity.
练习口语时，可以尝试不停顿地连续两分钟描述日常生活或解释一个概念。录下自己的声音，检查流利度和发音，然后以更清晰的表达再次练习。
Enrol in a specialised pre-sessional English programme if the school offers one, or hire a tutor familiar with the subject-specific language demands of your chosen curriculum. Targeted support makes transition significantly smoother.
如果学校提供专门的学前英语课程，可以报名参加；或聘请一位熟悉所选课程学科语言要求的导师。有针对性的支持会使过渡顺畅许多。
3. Documents & Visa Procedures | 入学文件与签证手续
Create a physical folder and a digital backup for all critical documents: passport copies, birth certificate, immunisation records, previous school reports and any court orders if applicable. The admissions office will likely request multiple versions.
准备一个纸质文件夹和一个数字备份，存放所有关键文件：护照复印件、出生证明、免疫接种记录、以往学校报告以及相关法律文件（如适用）。招生办公室很可能会要求提供多种版本。
If an international move is involved, check visa requirements immediately. Apply for the correct student visa or dependent pass, and ensure every family member's passport has at least six months' validity beyond the intended stay.
如果涉及国际迁移，请立即核查签证要求。申请正确的学生签证或家属准证，并确保每位家庭成员的护照有效期超出计划停留时间至少六个月。
Submit enrolment contracts, medical consent forms and technology acceptable-use agreements by the stated deadline. Late paperwork often delays timetabling, device distribution and even the first day's attendance.
在指定截止日期前提交入学合同、医疗同意书和技术设备使用协议。延迟提交文件通常会导致排课、设备发放甚至首日到校的延误。
Keep emergency contact information updated with the school, including at least two local guardians if parents live abroad. Register with your embassy or consulate as an additional safety net.
及时向学校更新紧急联系信息，如果父母居住在海外，至少要提供两名当地监护人。在当地大使馆或领事馆登记，作为额外的安全保障。
4. Uniform, Supplies & Stationery | 校服、物资与文具
Order official uniforms, PE kits and any required house-team attire from the school's approved supplier as soon as sizes are confirmed. Allow extra time for embroidery of names and alterations.
确定尺码后，立即从学校指定的供应商处订购正式校服、运动套装以及任何必要的学院队服饰。预留额外时间用于姓名刺绣和修改调整。
Label every item of clothing, lunchbox, water bottle and bag with the student's name. Lost property is much more likely to find its way back when items are clearly marked.
在每一件衣物、午餐盒、水瓶和书包上标注学生姓名。物品上有清晰标记时，失物招领处找回的概率会大大提高。
Stock up on stationery: black and blue pens, HB pencils, erasers, a ruler, a protractor, a pair of compasses, sticky notes, index cards and a sturdy ring binder. Many international schools also request specific calculators; check the recommended model.
备齐文具：黑色和蓝色签字笔、HB铅笔、橡皮、直尺、量角器、圆规、便利贴、索引卡和结实的活页夹。许多国际学校还会要求特定型号的计算器，请核对推荐型号。
Pack a small pencil case with daily essentials that stays in the school bag, and a larger reserve box at home. This prevents last-minute panics over missing equipment.
准备一个装着日常必需品的小笔袋放在书包里，再在家里准备一个较大的备品盒。这能避免因缺少文具而在最后一刻手忙脚乱。
5. Technology, Devices & Software | 科技设备与软件
Verify the school's device policy: some follow a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) model with strict specifications, while others issue a managed laptop. Purchase or prepare the device accordingly and install required antivirus protection.
核验学校的设备政策：有些学校执行自带设备 (BYOD) 模式并有严格规格要求，另一些则统一配发受管笔记本电脑。相应地购买或准备设备，并安装必要的防病毒软件。
Install recommended software such as Microsoft Office 365, Google Workspace for Education, subject-specific simulation tools or reference managers. Log in to the school's learning management system (e.g. Canvas, Moodle) and familiarise yourself with its interface.
安装推荐软件，如 Microsoft Office 365、Google Workspace for Education、学科专用模拟工具或文献管理器。登录学校的学习管理系统（如 Canvas、Moodle），并熟悉其操作界面。
Set up cloud backup for all schoolwork. Use a dedicated folder structure such as Subject > Unit > Assignment, and sync across devices so that no file is ever lost.
为所有学校作业设置云备份。使用专门的文件夹结构，例如“科目 > 单元 > 作业”，并在设备间同步，确保不会丢失任何文件。
Purchase noise-cancelling headphones or a headset with microphone for online research, voice recording tasks and virtual parent meetings. Check compatibility with the school's platform.
购买降噪耳机或带麦克风的耳麦，用于在线研究、录音任务以及线上家长会。确保与学校平台的兼容性。
6. Health Checks & Vaccinations | 健康检查与疫苗接种
Schedule a full medical check-up and request a comprehensive health report on the school's prescribed form. This typically includes vision, hearing, dental and general physical examinations.
安排一次全面体检，并按照学校规定的表格索取综合健康报告。这通常包括视力、听力、牙科和常规体格检查。
Review the immunisation schedule required by both the school and the host country. Common mandatory vaccines include MMR, DTP, polio, hepatitis B and, for some regions, meningitis or tuberculosis screening.
核对学校和所在国要求的免疫接种时间表。常见的强制性疫苗包括麻腮风三联疫苗 (MMR)、百白破 (DTP)、脊髓灰质炎、乙肝疫苗，在某些地区还要求脑膜炎或结核病筛查。
If the student has a known allergy, asthma or chronic condition, prepare an action plan signed by a doctor. Provide the school nurse with emergency medication and clear administration instructions.
如果学生有已知的过敏症、哮喘或慢性病，请准备一份由医生签署的行动计划。向学校护士提供急救药物和明确的给药说明。
Check the school's policy on head lice, infectious illnesses and COVID-19 protocols. Stock a small hygiene kit with hand sanitiser, tissues and spare masks where applicable.
查阅学校关于头虱、传染病以及新冠肺炎的相关政策。准备一个装有免洗洗手液、纸巾和备用口罩（如适用）的小型卫生包。
7. Accommodation & Boarding Arrangements | 住宿安排
If boarding, review the house rules, packing list and room-sharing guidelines sent by the boarding staff. Label all toiletries, towels and laundry bags, and pack a few comforting personal items from home within permitted limits.
如果住校，请仔细阅读宿管人员发出的宿舍规则、打包清单和合住指南。在所有洗漱用品、毛巾和洗衣袋上贴上姓名，并在允许范围内带一些能带来安慰的家中个人物品。
For day students, test the commute route during the actual school-run time. Identify bus stops, traffic patterns and safe walking paths. Having a trusted buddy for the journey can ease first-week nerves.
对于走读生，在真实的上下学时段试走通勤路线。明确公交站位置、交通状况以及安全步行路径。找到一个可靠的同伴一起通勤，可以缓解第一周的紧张。
Arrange after-school care or supervised study spaces if parents work late. Many international schools offer extended day programmes; register early as places fill quickly.
如果父母下班较晚，需安排好课后托管或监督自习的场所。许多国际学校提供延时服务，请尽早报名，因为名额通常很快被抢光。
Create a simple daily routine chart showing wake-up time, travel time, co-curricular slots and bedtime. Consistency helps students settle physically and emotionally in a new environment.
制作一份简单的日常作息表，标注起床时间、通勤时间、课外活动时段和就寝时间。规律的作息有助于学生在新的环境中身心安稳。
8. Transport & Safety | 交通与安全
Confirm the school bus eligibility, pick-up points and timetables. If using a private driver or ride-sharing, share the vehicle details and driver's information with the school security office.
确认校巴乘坐资格、接站点和时间表。如果使用私人司机或拼车服务，请将车辆信息和司机资料提供给学校安保办公室。
Teach young students basic road safety: looking both ways, using designated crossings and never accepting rides from unauthorised persons. Role-play scenarios so they feel prepared.
教导年龄较小的学生基本的道路安全知识：左右看、走指定过街通道、绝不搭乘未经授权人员的车。通过角色扮演，让他们在实际场景中有所准备。
If cycling to school, check local helmet laws, bike-lock requirements and designated parking areas. Conduct a bike safety check, including brakes, lights and reflectors.
如果骑自行车上学，请了解当地头盔法规、车锁要求以及指定停放区域。进行一次自行车安全检查，包括刹车、车灯和反光装置。
Programme emergency numbers into the student's phone and ensure they know the school's front-office contact. Establish a clear family protocol for unexpected schedule changes.
将紧急求助号码存入学生手机，并确保他们知道学校前台的联系方式。针对临时的日程变化，建立明确的家庭沟通预案。
9. Cultural Adjustment & Mental Readiness | 文化适应与心理准备
Discuss the host culture's customs, holidays and communication styles openly. Watch documentaries or read children's books set in the country to build familiarity and reduce culture shock.
开诚布公地讨论寄居国文化的习俗、节日和沟通风格。观看相关纪录片或阅读以该国为背景的儿童读物，以增强熟悉感，减少文化冲击。
Prepare the student to handle feelings of homesickness by packing a small "connection kit": photos, a favourite snack and a pre-written note. Normalise the emotion rather than dismissing it.
帮助学生应对思乡之情，准备一个 "情感连接包"：照片、喜爱的零食以及一张事先写好的便条。要正视这种情绪，而不是轻描淡写地忽略它。
Encourage a growth mindset by framing challenges as learning opportunities. Use phrases like "You haven't mastered it yet" to replace "I can't do it", which builds resilience for academic and social hurdles.
通过将挑战视为学习机会来培养成长型思维。用 "你还没有掌握它" 代替 "我做不到"，这能帮助学生在学业和社交困难面前建立韧性。
Identify a trusted adult at school, such as a form tutor, counsellor or head of year, and make a virtual introduction before the term begins. Knowing there is a go-to person provides immense psychological safety.
在学校中确定一位值得信赖的成人，例如班主任、辅导员或年级组长，并在学期开始前进行线上引介。知道有可以求助的对象，会带来巨大的心理安全感。
10. Financial Planning & Fee Management | 财务规划与费用管理
Review the fee structure carefully: tuition, capital levy, co-curricular charges, examination fees and optional trip costs. Build a spreadsheet to track due dates and avoid late-payment penalties.
仔细审查费用构成：学费、基建费、课外活动费、考试费以及可选的游学外访费用。建立电子表格记录付款截止日，避免产生滞纳金。
Set aside a contingency fund for unexpected expenses such as lost textbooks, uniform replacements or last-minute field trips. A buffer of 10-15% of annual school costs is a prudent rule of thumb.
预留一笔应急资金，用于应对意外开销，例如丢失教材、更换校服或临时追加的实地考察活动。将年教育支出的 10%-15% 作为预备金，是一条稳妥的经验法则。
If the school operates a cashless cafeteria system, load money onto the student's account and set daily spending limits. Review purchases together to teach financial literacy.
如果学校使用无现金食堂系统，请为学生账户充值并设置每日消费限额。共同查看消费记录，借此培养其财务素养。
Investigate sibling discounts, scholarships or bursaries early in the admissions process. Even after enrolment, it is worth asking about newly launched financial-aid opportunities.
在招生阶段尽早了解兄弟姊妹折扣、奖学金或助学金。即便已经入学，也值得询问是否有新推出的资助机会。
11. Social Integration & Extracurricular Engagement | 社交融合与课外活动
Review the extracurricular programme and help the student shortlist two or three activities that genuinely interest them—balancing sports, arts and academic clubs. Resist the urge to over-schedule in the first term.
仔细阅读课外活动手册，帮助学生在体育、艺术和学术俱乐部中挑选两到三个真正感兴趣的活动。在第一个学期，要克制把日程排得过满的冲动。
Attend new-student orientation and any "welcome day" events as a family. These low-stakes settings make it easier to meet classmates, learn staff faces and absorb campus rhythms.
全家一起参加新生说明会和所有 "迎新日" 活动。这些低压环境更容易结识同学、熟悉教职员工的面孔以及了解校园的节奏。
Practise conversation starters in English, such as "How long have you been at this school?" or "Which activity are you thinking of joining?" Role-play these exchanges to build confidence.
练习用英语开启对话，例如 "How long have you been at this school?" 或 "Which activity are you thinking of joining?"。通过角色扮演操练这些对话，建立自信。
Set up playdates or coffee meet-ups with other new families if local directories are available. Shared experience creates an instant bond and a mutual support network.
如果当地有通讯名册，可以与其他新家庭组织游戏约会或咖啡聚会。共同的经历能迅速建立联系，形成互助网络。
12. Parent-School Communication | 家长与学校沟通
Join the official parent portal, WhatsApp groups and any parent-teacher association mailing lists. Keep notifications on for the first few weeks so you do not miss time-sensitive announcements.
加入学校的官方家长平台、WhatsApp 群组以及任何家委会的邮件列表。在最初几周开启通知，以免错过时效性强的公告。
Schedule a brief introductory meeting with the form tutor during the first fortnight to share learning preferences, strengths and any concerns. Early partnership sets a positive tone for the year.
在开学头两周内，与班主任安排一次简短的介绍性会面，沟通孩子的学习偏好、优势以及任何顾虑。早期的家校合作能为整个学年奠定积极的基调。
Familiarise yourself with the school's communication protocols: how to report an absence, whom to contact about academic concerns and the procedure for raising formal complaints. Knowing the right channel saves frustration.
熟悉学校的沟通流程：如何报告缺勤、就学业问题该联系谁，以及提出正式投诉的程序。了解正确的渠道可以避免不必要的困扰。
Attend curriculum evenings and parent workshops even if they seem repetitive. These sessions decode assessment language and teaching methods, empowering you to better support homework at home.
即便课程说明会和家长工作坊看似重复，也建议参加。这些活动会解析评估术语和教学方法，让你更有能力在家中辅导孩子的功课。
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