Griffin International Academy (GIA) will be the first K-12 school in Chengdu to enroll both Chinese and international students to develop a culturally rich student body. GIA will be a residential college preparatory community offering mentorship between older and younger students to develop academic, emotional, and social excellence. GreatChina International Education and the Chengdu City Construction Investment & Management Group are preparing to open GIA in the Fall of 2018. Covering over 54k square meters with a Gross Floor Area (GFA) of approximately 30k square meters, GIA will utilize its small classroom setting and globally-influenced school curriculum to support the growth of lifelong learners from all over the world. Mission: Integrating Chinese Philosophy in Global Education - To foster a truly international community combining identities, values and cultures of the East and West for a comprehensive and experiential global learning environment Philosophy: Holistic Education, Intellectual Diversity, Global Community - To empower students with a rigorous holistic education for a rapidly changing world Goals: Interdisciplinary Intellectuals, Global Scholars, Renaissance Learners, Philanthropists Values: LIGHTS - Leadership, Innovation, Grit, Honesty, Team Spirit, Social Responsibility Vision: To foster independent and empathetic leaders for the world of tomorrow Focus Areas: 5A - Academics, Arts, Athletics, Adventure, Altruism