The School of the Nations is an internationally oriented educational institution, licensed by the Government of Macau, as a non-profit organization.

It came about as a result of efforts from a number of Macau residents who saw the need in the community for an English medium school.

It was decided to acquire additional property on the fourth floor of the Lei San building as an interim measure while a more permanent solution was sought.

The building is located on Rua de Minho, on Taipa Island, not far from the Nova City residential complex.

[citation needed] As a result of Macau's limited amount of land, the school was initially located in rented properties within residential buildings.

In 2006, Macau's Education Department gave the school a grant of 2,500 square metres (27,000 sq ft) of land on Taipa Island, as well as substantial financial support for the construction of the new campus.

Grade 8) consists of:[4] The character training program was awarded first prize in 1997 for innovation in curriculum by the Department of Education and Youth Services of Macau.

The school offers a scholarship to students who are in financial need and who have consistently and diligently demonstrated high academic merit.

Scholarship recipients must also be noted for their cooperative behaviour, friendliness, helpfulness, respect for teachers and fellow students, and obedience to school rules.