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Australian Curriculum International Schools in China

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About international schools in China

Australian-curriculum international schools in China typically deliver the Australian national curriculum or an Australian senior pathway (for example WACE/HSC/VCE variants) inside a Chinese campus, often alongside other international programmes and the local curriculum to create bilingual or multi-pathway options. Instruction is usually English-medium with Mandarin taught as a core subject and many campuses offering substantial Chinese language and cultural programmes. Fees vary a lot by city and campus but published listings for Australian-curriculum schools in China show annual tuition broadly ranging from about RMB 60,000 at the lower end to well over RMB 300,000 in premium year groups, with an average in the low-to-mid-hundreds of thousands of RMB. Admissions tend to run year-round with a main intake in August/September, so relocating families are commonly advised to start applications and document preparation 6 - 12 months before arrival and to budget for extra charges such as deposits, buses, meals and trips on top of headline tuition.

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At a glance 13 schools · avg fee RMB 196,061
Schools listed
13
Curricula
39
Average annual fee
RMB 196,061
Fee range
RMB 39,000 – 385,090
Most common curriculum
Australian Curriculum (14 schools)
Average school size
1,655 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Shanghai High School International Division
Oldest
Shanghai High School International Division (1993)
With boarding
4

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4 international schools in Shanghai

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2 international schools in Hangzhou

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2 international schools in Beijing

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2 international schools in Tianjin

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1 international school in Chengdu

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1 international school in Chongqing

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Chongqing Fudi Yew Wah International Education Kindergarten (YWIEK)

Japanese Curriculum, German Curriculum · Ages 2 to 6

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Ages 2 to 6 years
Japanese Curriculum, German Curriculum, Korean Curriculum, French Curriculum, Dutch Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge A Levels, Canadian Curriculum, American Curriculum, Australian Curriculum, IB (DP), IB (MYP), IB (PYP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme), IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum), Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Reggio Emilia Approach, Montessori Curriculum, SEN focussed, Singapore Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum, Waldorf Steiner Curriculum, British Curriculum, American Curriculum, Chinese National Curriculum, Korean Curriculum, French Curriculum, German Curriculum, Indian Curriculum, Dutch Curriculum, Islamic Curriculum, Japanese Curriculum, Malaysian Curriculum, Malaysian Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge (Primary), British Curriculum, British Curriculum, Canadian Curriculum, Canadian Curriculum, IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge IGCSE, British Curriculum, IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum), Montessori Curriculum, Singapore Curriculum, Waldorf Steiner Curriculum
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FAQs for China

What exactly is the "Australian Curriculum" when it is taught in a Chinese international school?
When an international school says it follows the Australian Curriculum it normally means its programmes map to the learning areas and achievement standards set out in Australia’s school curriculum and, at senior levels, to an Australian recognised senior certificate or an Australian-style diploma. In China those programmes are often delivered in a hybrid model (for example combined with IGCSE/IB, A-levels or the Chinese syllabus) so you should check which years lead to which final qualification and whether the senior certificate is recognised for direct entry to Australian or other overseas universities.
Which language(s) are used for teaching and for Chinese language study?
Most Australian-curriculum international schools in China deliver core teaching in English while offering Mandarin Chinese as a regular subject; many campuses advertise bilingual or strong Mandarin programmes that aim to keep students fluent in both languages. If maintaining or improving your child’s Mandarin is important, ask schools for timetables showing weekly Chinese lessons and for details of language-support classes for non-native speakers.
How much do these schools generally cost and what extra charges should I expect?
Published listings for Australian-curriculum international schools in China show a wide tuition band (roughly RMB 60,000 to over RMB 300,000 per year) and an average in the low-to-mid-hundreds of thousands of RMB; actual fees depend on city, campus and pupil age. In addition to headline tuition families should budget for registration or capital levies, bus services, meals, uniforms, devices and exam or trip fees - industry guidance suggests the total ‘all-in’ cost can be 25 - 40% higher than tuition alone.
When should I start the admissions process if we are relocating to China?
Admissions for international schools in China are often open year-round (rolling admissions) but the main intake is usually August/September, and popular entry years can have waiting lists. Relocation advisers and school guides commonly recommend beginning enquiries and submitting applications 6 - 12 months before your planned move so you have time to gather translated records, take required assessments and secure a visa or residence documentation if needed.
What practical checks should I make when comparing Australian-curriculum schools in China?
Ask which senior qualification the school awards and whether it provides direct pathways to the countries or universities you are considering, check staff qualifications and pastoral support, inspect how Mandarin and English language support are organised, and request a full fee schedule that lists one-off levies and typical extras. Also confirm accreditation or inspecting body membership, sample timetables and recent reports on university destinations or senior-year outcomes so you can compare how each campus translates an Australian curriculum into an overseas setting.
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