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Chinese Curriculum International Schools in China

Compare 84 Chinese Curriculum international schools in China. Filter by curriculum, fees (average RMB 156,727), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
84
Curricula
40
Average annual fee
RMB 156,727
Fee range
RMB 7,600 – 318,500
More school facts
Most common curriculum
Chinese National Curriculum (83 schools)
Average school size
1,719 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Chongqing Bashu Secondary School
Oldest
Chongqing Bashu Secondary School (1933)
With boarding
55
About international schools in China

Chinese-curriculum international schools in China deliver the national Ministry of Education syllabus as their core programme while many run bilingual or ‘internationalised’ strands that add English-medium teaching or overseas qualifications so families can keep both Chinese and global university pathways open. Core subjects are usually taught in Mandarin and English is a compulsory subject, with some schools increasing English-medium instruction in middle and senior years. Fees and provision vary a great deal by city and school type, so expect anything from lower-cost local private schools to premium bilingual campuses with fees comparable to international schools elsewhere in the same city. Admissions follow the local school-year rhythm with main intakes for the autumn term and commonly require school reports, identity or residency documentation and language or entrance assessments, so relocating families should confirm visa/passport eligibility and the school’s approval status before applying.

18 international schools in Shanghai

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12 international schools in Guangzhou

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12 international schools in Beijing

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6 international schools in Hangzhou

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6 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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4 international schools in Suzhou

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3 international schools in Nanjing

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2 international schools in Shenzhen

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2 international schools in Wuhan

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2 international schools in Xi'an

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2 international schools in Chengdu

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2 international schools in Hefei

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2 international schools in Shijiazhuang

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1 international school in Dalian

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1 international school in Changshu

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1 international school in Dongguan

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1 international school in Fuzhou

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1 international school in Shenyang

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1 international school in Zhengzhou

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1 international school in Harbin

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1 international school in Nanchang

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1 international school in Nantong

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1 international school in Changsha

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1 international school in Kunming

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FAQs for China

How is a Chinese-curriculum international school different from a foreign-curriculum international school?
A Chinese-curriculum school bases its teaching on the PRC national syllabus and usually prepares students for Chinese secondary routes and the national examinations, while foreign-curriculum international schools follow overseas programmes such as the IB, British or American systems. Many Chinese-curriculum schools do, however, run bilingual or parallel international strands that add English-medium subjects or international qualifications to broaden post-secondary options.
What languages are used for teaching?
Core national subjects are typically taught in Mandarin, with English taught as a compulsory subject and used increasingly in bilingual programmes. The exact balance of Mandarin and English varies by school and by year group, so check timetables and examples of subject medium to see whether a school’s language offer matches your child’s needs.
What ages, stages and qualifications do these schools cover?
Most follow the standard Chinese age and stage structure of primary, junior middle and senior middle schooling, but many also offer international qualifications in senior years such as IGCSE, A-Levels, IB or foreign diplomas alongside or instead of the senior secondary national route. This means students can often choose between preparation for Chinese university entrance and pathways aimed at overseas higher education.
When should relocating families start the admissions process and what documents are typically required?
Schools run to the local academic calendar with the main intake in late summer/early autumn, so families usually begin enquiries and applications several months beforehand to secure places and arrange assessments. Typical requirements include recent school reports and transcripts, identification or passport and residence or visa documentation, plus language assessments or interviews in many cases; always check each school’s published admissions checklist and deadlines.
How much do these schools cost and what additional expenses should I expect?
Tuition levels vary widely by city, governance and whether a school offers boarding or an international strand, so published fees can range from modest private-school charges to amounts comparable with full international schools in the same city. Aside from tuition, budget for extras such as uniforms, textbooks, meals, school trips, transport and any optional English-language support or exam fees.
What should parents look for when choosing a Chinese-curriculum international school?
Look at the school’s language balance and how it supports non-Mandarin or emerging Mandarin speakers, the clarity of university and examination pathways it offers, and whether teachers hold relevant qualifications for the curricula taught. Also check the school’s legal approval or registration status, inspection or accreditation reports where available, and practical matters such as pastoral support, class sizes and extra-curricular provision for a rounded view of fit.