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Canadian Curriculum International Schools in China

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About international schools in China

Canadian-curriculum international schools in China are usually delivering provincially based Canadian programmes rather than a single national “Canadian” curriculum, with formal offshore links or accreditation most commonly tied to provinces such as British Columbia and Alberta. Teaching is normally English-medium, and many schools combine that with strong Mandarin provision or bilingual tracks and explicit English-language-learner support. Fees depend on city and school type but in major Chinese cities annual tuition for international schools typically sits in the mid five-figure to low six-figure RMB range, and families should budget additionally for one-off enrolment deposits, transport and meals. Admissions usually follow the international school calendar with main intakes for the new academic year in August/September; common requirements are an application form, previous school reports, and an entrance assessment or interview, though some early-years places and less full programmes may accept rolling admissions.

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At a glance 20 schools · avg fee RMB 135,153
Schools listed
20
Curricula
38
Average annual fee
RMB 135,153
Fee range
RMB 12,000 – 336,800
Most common curriculum
Canadian Curriculum (22 schools)
Average school size
1,613 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Maple Leaf School Tianjin (Tianjin TEDA Maple Leaf)
Oldest
Beijing Shuren Ribet Private School (1993)
With boarding
15

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4 international schools in Guangzhou

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3 international schools in Shanghai

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3 international schools in Beijing

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2 international schools 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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1 international school in Tianjin

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1 international school in Chengdu

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1 international school in Wuhan

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1 international school in Xi'an

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1 international school in Hohhot

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1 international school in Zhenjiang

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FAQs for China

How does a “Canadian” curriculum in China differ from an IB or British school?
A Canadian curriculum in China is built on a provincial programme (for example British Columbia’s or Alberta’s programs) so the subject content, assessment style and graduation credential follow that province’s rules rather than an international framework. These schools emphasise provincially prescribed learning outcomes and credits, often with local adaptation for language and cultural study, whereas IB or British schools use their own international syllabuses and assessment systems.
Which Canadian provincial diplomas and qualifications will my child receive?
Students in provincially authorised programmes may earn the same provincial credential that students in Canada receive - for example the British Columbia Dogwood Certificate or an Alberta-recognized diploma - provided the offshore programme is certified or accredited by the relevant province. Check each school’s accreditation and the exact diploma they award, because not all schools that describe themselves as “Canadian” issue an official provincial certificate.
What language support and bilingual options are offered?
Instruction is mainly in English, and most Canadian-curriculum schools in China offer Mandarin classes as a second language or operate bilingual tracks where Chinese language, literature and some content subjects are taught in Mandarin. Schools usually also provide English-language-learner (ELL) support for students who need it and will outline those services in their admissions materials.
How much should we budget for fees and extra costs?
Tuition at international schools in larger Chinese cities typically ranges from roughly RMB 100,000 to RMB 350,000 a year, though smaller regional or dual-stream schools can be lower and premium schools higher; families should also allow for application or enrolment fees, deposits, transport, meals and activity costs. Always request the school’s full fee schedule (including refundable deposits and optional charges) and confirm the currency in which payments are taken.
When should we start applying and what documents are usually required?
Begin researching schools at least six to nine months before your desired start date for popular entry points and earlier if you need a visa or relocation logistics, since many schools open applications in the autumn for the following August/September intake. Typical admissions requirements are an application form, recent school reports or transcripts, proof of identity, and a placement assessment or interview; procedures for early years and mid-year entry vary, so confirm each school’s calendar and policy directly.
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