The school uses American textbooks and primarily hires teachers from the United States.

GSN is modeled after top college preparatory schools in the United States.

English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies are the four core areas of instruction.

The College Board and Educational Testing Service (ETS) have authorized Georgia School Ningbo to offer PSAT/SAT and Advanced Placement (AP) examinations on-site to full-time enrolled students.

Model United Nations is also an activity at Georgia School Ningbo (MUN).