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Australian Curriculum International Schools in China

Compare 14 Australian Curriculum international schools in China. Filter by curriculum, fees (average RMB 181,555), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
14
Curricula
39
Average annual fee
RMB 181,555
Fee range
RMB 39,000 – 385,090
More school facts
Most common curriculum
Australian Curriculum (15 schools)
Average school size
1,655 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Shanghai High School International Division
Oldest
Shanghai High School International Division (1993)
With boarding
5
About international schools in China

Australian-curriculum international schools in China teach the Australian national syllabus or state curricula (often adapted for overseas delivery) and commonly lead to Australian senior certificates or provide pathways into international qualifications in later secondary years. Instruction is usually English-medium with Mandarin offered as a core language and many schools running bilingual streams or English-support (EAL) programmes for non-native speakers. Fees mirror the wider international-school market in each city, so expect a broad spread from more affordable bilingual/division programmes up to high-fee international campuses in Tier-1 cities. Major intakes follow the local school year (autumn intake for the new school year) and admissions typically require standard academic records plus residency or work-permit documentation determined by municipal rules.

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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
Instructs in English, Mandarin and Spanish
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1 international school in Zhengzhou

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1 international school in Wuxi

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FAQs for China

How does the Australian Curriculum delivered in China differ from other international curricula?
Australian-curriculum schools overseas teach the same learning areas and general achievement standards used in Australia but may use an Australian state authority’s senior secondary certificate (for example Western Australian or Queensland programs) or adapt assessment to local and international pathways. Many schools pair the Australian curriculum with alternative senior pathways such as the International Baccalaureate, A-Levels or other certificates to suit university entry requirements.
What language(s) are lessons taught in and how is Mandarin handled?
Most Australian-curriculum international schools in China use English as the primary language of instruction while offering Mandarin Chinese as a compulsory or strongly encouraged language subject from the early years. Some schools operate bilingual programmes where certain subjects are taught in Mandarin, and nearly all provide English-as-an-additional-language support for students who need it.
What should I expect to pay in tuition and extra costs?
Tuition levels vary by city, school type and facilities: in major Tier-1 cities international and bilingual providers commonly show annual fees that can range from lower tens of thousands of RMB at more affordable providers up to several hundred thousand RMB at higher-fee international campuses, with additional charges for deposits, capital levies, transport, meals and exam fees. Always check current published fee schedules and the school’s list of one-off and recurring charges before budgeting.
When should we apply and what paperwork is usually required?
Most schools run their main intake for the new academic year in the autumn (August/September) and open application windows many months earlier, with winter or spring priority rounds common for the following year; some schools also operate rolling admissions for mid-year or short-term needs. Typical enrolment requirements include previous school reports, language-placement assessments, and proof of parents’ work permits or local residency documentation - municipal rules can affect eligibility, especially for mainland Chinese passport holders.
What practical factors should relocating families check when comparing Australian-curriculum schools in China?
Families should verify which Australian state or authority the school follows in senior years and what formal qualification or university-entry pathway is offered, the extent of English-language support and Mandarin provision, the school’s admissions eligibility rules for passport and visa types, plus total cost of attendance (including extras). Also consider location relative to your accommodation, family support services, after-school care and how the school communicates with expatriate families about curriculum and assessment.