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Chinese Curriculum International Schools in China

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About international schools in China

Chinese-curriculum international schools in China teach the national syllabus (often with an explicit pathway to local secondary exams and higher education) while many operate bilingual or blended programmes that add English-medium subjects or international qualifications alongside the Chinese curriculum. Instruction is typically dominated by Mandarin for core national-subject hours, with English taught as a subject and increasing bilingual support in schools that market themselves to internationally mobile families. Fees vary widely by city and programme level, but in major urban markets annual tuition commonly falls in the roughly RMB 130,000 - 320,000 band, with lower-cost local private options below that and some senior-secondary places higher depending on facilities and boarding. Admissions follow the local school year rhythm (major intakes for the autumn term), require standard academic records and identity documents or residency permits, and are governed by local education bureau rules that differ from the foreign-passport-only international schools found in some cities.

Compare 66 Chinese Curriculum international schools in China. Filter by curriculum, fees (average RMB 162,144), location, and more to find the right international school now.

At a glance 66 schools · avg fee RMB 162,144
Schools listed
66
Curricula
40
Average annual fee
RMB 162,144
Fee range
RMB 12,000 – 318,500
Most common curriculum
Chinese National Curriculum (65 schools)
Average school size
1,348 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Guangdong Country Garden School
Oldest
Hangzhou Foreign Languages School (1964)
With boarding
43

15 international schools in Shanghai

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11 international schools in Beijing

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8 international schools in Guangzhou

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6 international schools in Hangzhou

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3 international schools in Chongqing

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Chongqing Fudi Yew Wah International Education Kindergarten (YWIEK)

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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 Nanjing

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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 Suzhou

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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 Hefei

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1 international school in Nanchang

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1 international school in Nantong

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FAQs for China

What exactly is meant by a “Chinese-curriculum international school” in China?
A Chinese-curriculum international school bases most of its teaching on the Chinese national syllabus and standards while commonly offering extra English-language classes, bilingual delivery, or parallel international papers for particular year groups. Some are private bilingual schools open to Chinese nationals, others are joint ventures or private schools that combine national requirements with elements of foreign curricula; regulatory status and student intake policies vary by locality.
Which languages and curricula will my child encounter?
Core national subjects are usually taught in Mandarin, with English taught as a compulsory subject and additional English-medium instruction in bilingual programmes or for specific subjects. Schools often layer the Chinese national curriculum with complementary programmes (for example adapted foreign syllabuses or exam options) to support English competence and, where intended, international university admission.
How much should we budget for fees and extra costs?
Tuition varies strongly by city, age and whether a school is day or boarding; in large cities many Chinese-stream or bilingual international schools typically charge in the low-to-mid hundreds of thousands of RMB per year, while smaller local private schools can be substantially less and a few senior secondary places can sit above that band. Expect additional costs for registration/enrolment levies, uniforms, examination fees, school bus or boarding, and extra-curricular programmes, and always confirm the full annual cost with the school.
When should we apply and what documents are commonly required?
Most schools have a key intake for the start of the academic year (autumn) and open applications months in advance, though many accept applications year-round for mid-year or rolling places. Commonly requested documents include passports or national ID, recent school reports or transcripts, birth certificate, and where applicable proof of residency or work permit; specific local education bureau rules can add further requirements, so check each school’s admissions guidance early.
How do these schools prepare students for higher education?
Chinese-curriculum schools generally prepare students for local higher-education pathways and national examinations, with bilingual or blended programmes adding English language development and international qualification options to broaden university choices. If international university admission is a priority, look for explicit guidance on university counselling, the use of international exams or recognised foreign qualifications, and the school’s track record placing students into the systems you care about.
What should parents look for when comparing schools?
Compare the school’s curriculum alignment (how much of the day is national syllabus versus bilingual/international content), the language of instruction across subject areas, accreditation or inspection reports, published fee schedules and the total cost of attendance, and the school’s admissions and student-support services including English support and university counselling. Also verify regulatory status and who the school is legally permitted to enrol, because that affects whether the school serves mainly Chinese passport holders, foreign residents, or both.]} }
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