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Chongqing Fudi Yew Wah International Education Kindergarten (YWIEK)

Instructs in English, Mandarin, Spanish

Ages 2 - 6 years

Type Co-educational

The Chongqing Fudi Yew Wah International Education Kindergarten (YWIEK) is located at No. 2 Huxia Street, Yuanyang Town, Yubei District, Chongqing 401122, China. Opened in 2002, it is part of the Yew Chung Yew Wah Education Network, offering a bilingual early-years program for Chinese and expatriate children. The school emphasizes a multicultural learning community and a close parent–teacher partnership, with a 5:1 child-to-teacher ratio and more than 5,000 square metres of space. The program serves children aged 2 to 6 and uses the YWIEK Curriculum, which includes Toddler (2–3), Early Childhood (3–5) and Pre-Primary Preparation (5–6) curricula, plus unique programmes such as YWIEK English Programme and early literacy/mathematics support. Instruction is delivered in English and Chinese within a bilingual environment, fostering cross-cultural learning. The network emphasises child safety and a supportive, open dialogue with families within a multicultural community.

Location

Located at No. 2 Huxia Street, Yuan Yang Town, Yubei District, Chongqing 401122, China. The campus sits in the Yuan Yang Town area of Yubei District. It occupies more than 5,000 square meters of space for indoor and outdoor learning.

Stages

The school serves children aged 2 to 6. The curriculum includes Toddler Curriculum (ages 2–3), Early Childhood Curriculum (ages 3–5), and Pre-Primary Preparation Curriculum (ages 5–6).

Type

The kindergarten serves both local Chinese and expatriate families and operates as a day kindergarten in a bilingual learning environment.

Additional learning support

SEN provisions are not publicly listed. The school emphasizes child protection and safety policies as part of its safeguarding framework. Families with learning needs should contact the admissions team for guidance.

Country affiliation

No formal country affiliation is listed; the school is part of the Yew Chung Yew Wah (YCYW) international education network.

Religious affiliation

No religious affiliation is indicated. The school frames its values around science, culture, and charity rather than a specific religion.

School day structure

Daily life routines vary by class. For K2 and K3, the day begins around 8:30 a.m. with outdoor time at 9:00 a.m., followed by play and exploration at 10:00 a.m., Morning Talk/Language Talk at 11:15 a.m., and lunch at 11:30 a.m. K4 starts around 8:20 a.m. with a similar pattern, and K5 begins around 8:10 a.m. with a slightly extended morning schedule and lunch around 11:35 a.m.

Bus service

Bus service information is not publicly published. Interested families should inquire with admissions for transport options.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

YWIEK Chongqing Fudi supports Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) through a focus on healthy, balanced growth and all‑round development, with an emphasis on strong teacher–child relationships and close cooperation with parents to foster an open, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. The school emphasizes character education to nurture care, respect, honesty, trust, and positive social interactions among students. It describes its learning environment as positive, loving, enjoyable and appreciative, aiming to build confident, global citizens with both Chinese cultural heritage and international perspectives. The co‑operative teaching model between Chinese and Western teachers helps children develop social awareness within a bilingual setting, reinforcing social and cultural understanding. Emergent curriculum supports SEL by integrating health, social and other development domains through child‑led inquiry and collaborative learning.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision or whether it operates as a specialist SEN institution.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

EAL support is evidenced in YWIEK's curriculum, which describes a bilingual learning environment and a focus on second language learning. The curriculum notes a Yew Wah English Programme and other language supports as part of Unique Programmes, indicating structured English language development alongside the home language. It highlights learning through an emergent curriculum that treats English language learning as an integrated part of activities, rather than a separate, standalone program. This aligns with a bilingual approach where English is taught alongside Chinese within a shared learning context. The school also emphasizes a Chinese–English bilingual environment, staffed by a co‑leadership model that blends Western and Chinese approaches.

Mental Wellbeing

The curriculum promotes holistic development and healthful growth, describing aims for students to have a healthy body and a lively, cheerful personality, with health and social development embedded in the emergent curriculum. Specific mental wellbeing programs or dedicated mental health services are not publicly disclosed in available materials. The emphasis on positive relationships and a supportive, interactive learning environment suggests a focus on social‑emotional well‑being within daily activities, though explicit mental health provisions are not itemized.

Safeguarding

YWIEK Chongqing Fudi identifies itself as a Child‑Safe School and provides access to Child Protection Policies and Procedures through its site. The English‑language page notes a dedicated Child Protection section, and the Chinese page likewise centers safeguarding and child protection as core commitments. Public statements describe the school's safeguarding approach as part of its broader child safety framework, without detailing specific safeguarding roles or procedures in a stand‑alone, public, policy document. The presence of a formal child protection framework is supported by references to policies and procedures on the site.

Admissions

Step 1 — Complete the Online Application. Parents submit the Online Enquiry form to arrange a visit to YWIEK Chongqing Fudi. The Admissions Office will review the completed application package and then notify the family about the placement assessment and interview. This initial step sets the timeline for the next stage of the process.

Step 2 — Placement Assessment & Interviews. All children must be interviewed together with their parents, which allows the kindergarten to understand and meet the child's needs. During this step, the Admissions Office processes the application package and informs the family about the scheduled placement assessment and interview.

Step 3 — Application Review and Decision Notification. After the interview, the family receives a placement offer letter from the school if the candidacy is successful. The school may also issue subsequent communications related to the next steps in enrollment.

Scholarships

Scholarships: The Yew Chung Yew Wah Education Network offers network-wide scholarships with several categories (for example, Madam Tsang Chor-hang Memorial Scholarship, YCYW Subject & Talent Award, and IGCSE/IB/A Level Award). These scholarships generally provide tuition fee waivers ranging from about 15% to 100% and are open to eligible students in certain grade levels, typically starting from upper primary through secondary (grades 7–13) with specific eligibility requirements and documentation. The exact applicability of these scholarships to YWIEK Chongqing Fudi Kindergarten is not published on its campus pages; the network's scholarship program information is available across the network, and individual campus eligibility can vary.

Waitlist

No waitlist or pool system information is published for Chongqing Fudi Yew Wah International Education Kindergarten.

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Chongqing Rongke Yew Wah International Education Kindergarten (YWIEK)

Instructs in English, French, German

Ages 2 - 6 years

Type Co-educational

Chongqing Rongke Yew Wah International Education Kindergarten (YWIEK) offers early childhood education under the YWIEK Curriculum for ages 2 to 6. The program is delivered in a bilingual environment with English and Chinese activities, and follows a curriculum framework that includes Toddler (2–3), Early Childhood (3–5) and Pre-Primary Preparation (5–6) stages. The campus sits at No. 77 Yuan Yang Road in Rongke Oak Lake County, Liangjiang New Area, Chongqing, and opened in 2013. The school reports a 5:1 child-to-teacher ratio and more than 4,600 square meters of outdoor space. The leadership combines Western and Chinese approaches, led by Principal Jessie Wang. The network emphasizes parental partnership and integrates English-language programming and early literacy/mathematics initiatives for young learners.

Location

The Chongqing Rongke Yew Wah International Education Kindergarten campus is located at No. 77 Yuan Yang Road, Rongke Oak Lake County, D Section, Liangjiang New Area, Chongqing, 401122, China. The site sits in the Rongke Oak Lake area within Liangjiang New Area in Chongqing.

Stages

The school offers early childhood education with classes from K2 (2-year-olds) through K5 (5-year-olds). This is shown in the admissions materials which list K2–K5 as the year levels offered.

Type

The school operates as an international bilingual kindergarten within the YCYW network, providing bilingual education for Chinese and expatriate children. It is part of the Yew Chung Yew Wah Education Network.

Additional learning support

Public information about Additional Learning Needs (SEN) support is not published. The campus identifies itself as a child-safe school with formal child protection policies.

Country affiliation

No country-specific affiliation is listed; the school is part of the YCYW network that operates across multiple locations.

Religious affiliation

No religious affiliation is indicated in public materials.

School day structure

The Learning & Living section describes a daily routine that promotes independence and self-care, including activities such as personal care, dressing, washing hands, and making beds. Specific start/end times are not published.

Bus service

Bus service details are not published on public pages.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

YWIEK uses an emergent curriculum approach that integrates health, social, language, science and art through student‑led exploration. The emergent curriculum emphasizes the teacher as facilitator, expanding children's interests through observation–reflection–response. It promotes cooperation and interaction among teachers, children and peers, and supports active, self‑initiated learning. Learning through play and a stimulating environment are described as fostering a healthy, cheerful personality and social development in a multicultural setting. The bilingual learning environment and language‑time activities (Chinese and English) support social communication and collaboration as part of SEL.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding SEN provision. The site does not specify which kinds of Special Educational Needs (SEN) it can support, whether it operates as a specialist SEN institution, or what staffing and programmes exist for SEN students.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school operates in a bilingual environment, with instruction and activities in both English and Chinese and staff from Western and Chinese backgrounds contributing to language development. The YWIEK Curriculum includes a Yew Wah English Programme as one of its unique activity programmes. Morning Talk / language time provides English and Chinese activities, supporting EAL development. The curriculum emphasises learning a second language as part of its pedagogy, with English and Chinese integrated into daily activities.

Mental Wellbeing

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding mental wellbeing programs or services. The campus offers a structured daily routine and physical activities as part of campus life, which contribute to students' overall development.

Safeguarding

YWIEK Chongqing Rongke is described as a Child‑Safe School. There is a direct link on the site to Child Protection Policies and Procedures. The About YWIEK section also references Child Protection as a policy area, indicating safeguarding is a core policy focus of the school.

Admissions

1. Admissions Process
- Step 1: Complete the Online Application. A parent completes the online enquiry form to arrange a school visit. This initial step initiates the processing of the child's record and schedules the next steps in the intake process. The admissions team will acknowledge the submission and guide you to the next steps.

- Step 2: Placement Assessment & Interviews. After the admissions team receives the completed application package, the child's placement assessment and interviews are arranged. Both the child and parent participate in the interview so the school can understand each child's needs and fit. Parents should anticipate potential discussion of the child's development, strengths, and areas for support during this assessment.

- Step 3: Application Review and Decision Notification. Following the interview, the school reviews the application and informs families of the placement decision. If offered placement, families receive a placement letter outlining next steps for enrollment. This stage ensures that both the child's needs and the family's expectations are aligned before registration.

- General note on admissions logistics. All children are interviewed with their parents as part of the process, ensuring a full understanding of the child's needs from the outset. The campus provides an online enquiry option to start the process and a brochure for reference.

Scholarships

3) Scholarships
- Network-wide scholarship program. YCYW Education Network offers scholarships to current and prospective students in recognition of academic achievement, leadership, and service. The program is available worldwide and can cover substantial portions of tuition, depending on the specific award. The broader aim is to support talented students across campuses and encourage active campus engagement.

- Types of scholarships (as of the 2025-2026 cycle). There are several categories:
- The Madam Tsang Chor-hang Memorial Scholarship (Overall Achievement Award): 50%–100% tuition fee waiver, up to four years.
- The YCYW Subject & Talent Award: 25%–50% tuition fee waiver, for one year.
- The IGCSE/IB/A Level Award: 50%–100% tuition fee waiver, for two to four years.
- Special Scholarships: Various campuses may establish additional awards as opportunities arise.

- Eligibility and applicant requirements. For these scholarships, both internal and external students in grades 7–13 (roughly middle to high school) are eligible. External applicants must submit admission materials and participate in the required tests (CEM and CPT) before applying for the scholarship. The selection uses a structured scoring framework and the campus may adjust minimum standards by campus.

- Kindergarten eligibility. The published scholarship framework targets older students (grades 7–13). There is no publicly documented kindergarten-specific scholarship in the available network materials. Families with younger children should inquire with the admissions office for the most current guidance on any age-appropriate awards.

Waitlist

2) Waitlist/Pool
- Public documentation does not describe a formal waitlist or pool system for Chongqing Rongke YWIEK. The published admissions steps are a three-stage process (online application, placement assessment with interviews, and decision notification), which suggests intake decisions are made through these steps rather than through a separate waitlist mechanism. Families should plan for the interview and offer timeline as part of the enrollment path. If you need clarification on waitlist status for a specific intake, contact the Admissions Office.

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Yew Chung International School of Chongqing

Instructs in English, Mandarin

Ages 3 - 18 years

Fees RMB 190,000 - 308,000

Pupils 400

Type Co-educational, Online/Hybrid, Online/Hybrid

Yew Chung International School of Chongqing (YCIS Chongqing) is an international day school for expatriate families, serving students aged 3–18 (K3 to Year 13). It was established in 2001 and is the first international school registered with the Chinese Ministry of Education in Chongqing. The campus sits in the Chongqing International School Garden in the Liangjiang New Area, between the airport and the city centre with easy access. YCIS Chongqing offers a bilingual English–Chinese program led by Western and Chinese co-principals across Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary, with the IB Diploma Programme in upper secondary and Cambridge IGCSE in lower secondary. The student–teacher ratio is about 5:1, and learners come from more than 26 nationalities with over 50 co-curricular activities. Its music and arts programs are supported by the In-School Instrumental Programme.

Location

YCIS Chongqing is located at 2 Huxia Street, Yuanyang Town, Yubei District, Chongqing 401122. The campus sits in the International School Garden within the Liangjiang New Area, a designated development zone in Chongqing. The site is part of Chongqing's international education cluster with connections to other YCIS locations in the region.

Stages

The school serves expatriate students from age 3 to 18 (K3 to Year 13). It provides education across Early Childhood, Primary, and Secondary, with a pathway to higher-level programmes.

Type

Co-educational international day school. The school does not list on-site boarding facilities.

Additional learning support

Learning Support is available; admissions assessments may include an external assessment for children with significant learning needs. The school has an established Student Support framework for eligible learners.

Country affiliation

There is no single country affiliation. YCIS Chongqing is part of the Yew Chung Education Foundation network, with campuses including Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Chongqing, Qingdao, and Silicon Valley.

Religious affiliation

No formal religious affiliation is stated. The school's mission emphasizes universal values such as science, culture, and charity.

School day structure

The 2025/2026 School Calendar is published and outlines a full-day timetable; start and end times vary by year level and are detailed in the calendar.

Bus service

A school bus service is available through the admissions process; routes, providers, and fees are arranged by the school. Prospective families should contact the Admissions Team to confirm current bus options and arrangements.

Uniform Requirement

The school has a uniform; a Uniform Exchange Activity has been held to recycle uniforms.

House System

The school has a House system with four Houses: Blue Water, Green Earth, Grey Wind, and Red Fire. House points are awarded for achievement, participation, and global citizenship; the House Shield is awarded to the leading House.

Governance and Ownership

The school is part of the YCYW Education Network (Yew Chung Yew Wah Education Network) and is governed by Chinese and Western Co-Principals; the network spans 20 locations across Hong Kong, mainland China and Silicon Valley.

Curriculum

YCIS Chongqing serves expatriate students aged 3–18 (K3–Year 13) and provides education from Early Childhood to Upper Secondary at its Chongqing campus. The curriculum is delivered through a bilingual English–Mandarin model with Chinese and Western teachers co-delivering learning to foster language proficiency, character development, and global citizenship; English is the language of instruction for the IB Diploma Programme and the Cambridge IGCSE pathway. In Secondary, the school offers Cambridge IGCSE as a foundation and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for the final two years. The school has demonstrated strong IB results, including a 100% IB Diploma pass rate for multiple years and a majority of graduates earning bilingual IB diplomas. The school is CIS-accredited (re-accredited in 2023) and provides over 50 co-curricular activities to support broader talents and university preparation.

Student Teacher Ratio

5:1 student–teacher ratio school-wide.

Exam Results

Recent IB results show a 100% pass rate for six consecutive years; the May 2024 average Diploma score was 36.67, with about 66.7% of graduates earning a bilingual IB diploma.

Higher Education Progression

Graduates go on to study at top universities worldwide, with destinations including Peking University, Oxford, Cambridge, UCL, Stanford, the University of Hong Kong, and others.

Gifted and Talented

Over 50 diverse co-curricular activities (CCAs) support students' talents and holistic development.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

YCIS Chongqing supports Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) through a dedicated Student Support Department led by a Head of Student Support, anti-bullying initiatives, safeguarding practices, and student wellbeing projects such as Seeds of Hope.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The school does not publicly disclose which specific Special Educational Needs it can support or whether it operates as a specialist SEN institution; however admissions placement considers learning needs and may involve external assessments for significant learning needs.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Public details do not specify any dedicated EAL provision for YCIS Chongqing; English language proficiency is used as a placement factor in admissions.

Mental Wellbeing

Mental wellbeing is supported through student-led initiatives such as Seeds of Hope, which funds wellbeing and mental health projects, and campaigns like the Smile Campaign.

Safeguarding

YCIS Chongqing is a Child-Safe School with Child Protection Policies and Procedures in place, and safeguarding initiatives include anti-bullying work informed by visits from the Chongqing Education Commission.

Admissions

1. Inquiry and eligibility check. The admissions team will help you explore placement for Kindergarten, Primary, or Secondary programs and confirm whether a place is currently available. Families must submit foreign identification and other documents that meet local government regulations to be eligible to apply. The process starts with a direct inquiry to understand what documents are required and to check current availability at the school.

2. Application materials and background review. Year level and programme placement are determined by multiple factors, including academic performance, English language proficiency, prior years of schooling, social development, date of birth, and learning needs. The school reviews your child's prior school records and related information to gauge fit for the intended program. This step sets the foundation for deciding the appropriate year level and pathway before formal assessment.

3. Admissions assessments. Admissions may include a one-on-one meeting or interview, a written placement test, an external assessment for children with significant learning needs, and/or an online English language evaluation. These assessments inform the final placement decision and help the school assign the most suitable year level and programme.

4. Placement decision and alignment with curriculum. After assessments, the school determines the appropriate year level and programme, aiming to sustain a multicultural environment and a balanced student community. Admission decisions are made based on the child's ability to access the regular curriculum with the available support services.

5. Waitlist/pool if a class is full. When a year level becomes full, a waiting pool of applicants is maintained. Children with enrolled siblings at YCIS receive priority in the admissions process, which can influence waitlist order and timing.

6. Internal transfer within the YCIS network. All YCIS campuses share the same philosophy, pedagogy, and curriculum, and internal transfers are designed to be convenient for relocating families (e.g., within the network to Hong Kong SAR, Shanghai, Beijing, Chongqing, Qingdao, or Silicon Valley) and do not require the normal application process or fee. Internal transfer applicants must still meet the local government eligibility requirements and will be assessed for admission and placement.

7. Acceptance, enrollment, and next steps. A formal admission decision is communicated once the placement assessment and review are complete. Families move forward with enrollment by following the school's guidance, and admissions resources such as the Age Placement Guide and School Brochure are provided to assist with planning.

Scholarships

YCIS Chongqing participates in the YCYW Scholarship Programme offered across Yew Chung Yew Wah (YCYW) campuses. The programme recognises students for outstanding academic achievement, leadership, service, and talents, and provides tuition remission in percentage terms. Types commonly offered include: Madam Tsang Chor-hang Memorial Scholarship (Overall Achievement Award) with 50%–100% tuition waiver and up to 2 years of support; YCYW Subject & Talent Award with 25%–100% waiver for up to 2 years; and YCYW Academic Award with 15%–100% waiver for up to 3 years. Eligibility covers current and prospective students in years 7–13 / grades 6–12, with internal and external applicants eligible; waivers and durations vary by campus. Details are periodically updated to reflect campus-specific circumstances.

Additionally, YCIS Chongqing publicized the 2024–2025 scholarship winners, illustrating that the YCYW scholarship programme is merit-based and can extend to multiple subjects beyond core English/Math/Chinese, including music, art and design, and humanities.

Waitlist

YCIS Chongqing operates a waitlist/pool system when a grade level becomes full. A waiting pool is maintained for applicants who do not have an immediate place, and priority is given to siblings of currently enrolled YCIS students.

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Harrow Lide School Chongqing

Instructs in English, Mandarin

Ages 1 - 18 years

Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)

Located in Liangjiang Avenue, Yubei District, Harrow LiDe School Chongqing is a K-12 bilingual school serving ages 1 to 18. The 135,000 square metre campus can accommodate about 1,200 students, with boarders from Grade 4. The school carries a United Kingdom affiliation and a Harrovian environment, including a House System. The curriculum blends East and West: Early Years uses the English EYFS with a Chinese dimension; Pre-Prep follows the Chinese National Curriculum in a bilingual, bi-cultural programme; Upper School offers Cambridge IGCSE; Senior School provides a limited number of A‑Levels; Sixth Form prepares students for university life after IGCSE. Facilities include a library, break-out spaces and lecture halls, plus sports spaces; the campus emphasises outdoor learning through the Expeditions Programme. Leadership and service are central, with the Leadership & Service Programme and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, alongside a broad co-curricular offering. Pastoral care is supported by small tutor groups and a House system.

Location

Harrow LiDe School Chongqing is in the Liangjiang New Area of Chongqing, China. The campus covers about 135,000 square metres and can accommodate up to 1,200 students, including 100 boarders from Grade 4 and above. The architecture echoes Harrow School on the Hill in London and is designed to integrate nature into daily learning. It provides bilingual K-12 education on a campus designed for both day students and boarding.

Stages

Lower School: Early Years (ages 2–6); Pre-Prep (ages 6–11). Upper School: Prep (ages 11–14); Senior (ages 14–16); Sixth Form (ages 16–18).

Type

K-12 bilingual school with day students and boarding.

Country affiliation

United Kingdom affiliation (British Harrovian context)

Application fees

- No application fee amount is publicly listed for Harrow Lide School Chongqing for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. There is no published breakdown of any one‑off application or enrolment charges.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)

- Specific tuition fee amounts by year group or term are not published. There is no publicly available schedule showing per‑term or per‑year tuition for Early Years, Primary (Pre‑Prep/Prep), Senior or Sixth Form students for 2026/27 (or for 2025/26).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The standard billing schedule (for example: per term, per semester, or annual invoicing) and the school's detailed payment terms are not published. The school states that all fees must be paid by bank remittance and that no other payment methods are accepted (cash is explicitly not accepted).

Boarding fees

- Boarding provision: Weekday boarding is available for students in Grade 4 and above (Sunday 17:00 to Friday 17:00). The school has capacity for boarding (the published capacity figure is provided below).
- Specific boarding fee amounts (per term or per year) are not published.

Other costs and typical additional charges

- Uniform: School uniform is compulsory and can be purchased online. The cost of uniforms is not published.
- Co‑curricular, pastoral, school‑trip, school‑bus or other ancillary fees are not published in a public fee schedule. There is no publicly available itemised list of extra charges (for example instrument hire, exam fees, bus fees or activity charges) for 2026/27 or 2025/26.
- Scholarships and fee remission: The school operates a Scholarships Programme and scholarship awards may include partial or full tuition remission; scholarship values and the possibility of awards (including full tuition) are stated but individual scholarship amounts and their detailed application rules are not listed as a public fee schedule.

Refund information

- No publicly published refund policy, cancellation charges or specific conditions for fee refunds (for withdrawal, late arrival, visa refusal, illness, or other circumstances) is available in a public fee schedule for 2026/27 or 2025/26.

Fee payment options

- The school requires payment by bank remittance (bank transfer). Other methods (including cash) are not accepted. No public statement confirms acceptance of credit card payments; the admission policy specifies bank remittance only.

Summary of available fee‑related facts

- Published, verifiable fee amounts (application fee, tuition per term/year by year group, boarding fees, uniform prices, or refund terms) are not publicly available for Harrow Lide School Chongqing for the 2026/27 academic year (or for 2025/26). The publicly available fee‑related facts that can be stated are: the school offers weekday boarding for Grade 4 and above (with published boarding capacity), school uniform is compulsory and sold online, the school operates scholarships (which may include tuition remission), and the school requires fee payment by bank remittance (cash is not accepted).

If you require these specific fee figures (application charge, tuition per term/year by year group, boarding fee amounts, uniform price ranges, refund terms, or detailed billing schedule), those figures are not included in the school's public fee information for 2026/27 or 2025/26 and will need to be requested directly from the school's Admissions or Accounts office.

Boarding Arrangements

Weekday Boarding is offered for students in Grade 4 and above, with a Sunday 5pm to Friday 5pm schedule and a total capacity of 150 boarders. Boarding comprises two houses: The Park for boys (75 beds) and The Grove for girls (75 beds), each led by a Boarding House Master or Mistress and supported by local Chinese-speaking staff, including a matron for nursing. Boarders have a structured programme including supervised evening prep and a range of sporting, academic, creative and wellbeing activities, with overnight staff and ongoing pastoral support in the houses.

Uniform Requirement

Uniform is compulsory for all pupils. Uniforms can be purchased online via CollegePro.

House System

The House System is modeled on Harrow School, London, with six Houses (three from year 2020-21) and two Boarding Houses, The Grove and The Park. Each pupil belongs to a House for pastoral care, with events such as sports days, charity events, dance and singing competitions, Harrow Ducker and House Music throughout the year; a House t-shirt identifies each House and is worn on Fridays. House points are awarded for competitions, and the winning House is recognised at the end of the year.

Governance and Ownership

The school is governed by a board of Governors and forms part of the AISL Harrow Schools in Asia network, with AISL's Oversight Team providing strategic guidance across AISL Harrow Schools in Asia.

Curriculum

The school offers a bilingual K-12 curriculum. Early Years blends the English EYFS Curriculum with a Chinese dimension. Pre-Prep delivers the Chinese National Curriculum through a bilingual, bi-cultural programme. Upper School uses International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) courses. Senior School studies a small number of General Certificate of Education A-Level examinations. Sixth Form prepares students for university life after IGCSE.

Exam Results

In 2019, every pupil achieved the grades they needed to enter their first choice university.

Higher Education Progression

University counselling provides personalised guidance and a dedicated University Admissions and Careers Guidance Centre; many Harrow pupils progress to Oxford, Cambridge and Ivy League universities, as well as other top universities, including Cambridge, University College London, and the University of Edinburgh.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The pastoral welfare of students is of paramount importance at Harrow Chongqing. Students who are safe, happy, healthy and cared for are the focus of daily life. The school works closely with parents and carers to support every child as they progress from childhood to young adulthood. In the Lower School, the class teacher provides a safe, nurturing environment and may seek guidance from phase leaders or the senior leadership team for more complex issues. In the Upper School, form tutors coordinate welfare support with a Housemaster or Housemistress, and the form tutor registers the class each day to provide welfare guidance alongside academic monitoring. Through small tutor groups and a strong House system, each student is known by name and receives personalised care, support and guidance.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The curriculum is bilingual and bi-cultural. Core CNC elements such as Biology, Chemistry, English, ICT, Mathematics, and Physics are delivered in English. Language Studies, Moral Education, History, Geography and Chinese Cultural Studies are taught in Chinese. 70% of instruction is in English, including English, Mathematics, Science, Computer Science, Physical Education, Art and Design Technology and Music. 30% of instruction is in Chinese, including Chinese language, Calligraphy and Culture, History, Geography and Morality. The Harrow Innovation Leadership Academies in China use English extensively to teach compulsory content and employ a predominantly international teaching staff to deliver a globally aware curriculum.

Mental Wellbeing

Mental wellbeing is supported through a robust pastoral system that places welfare at the heart of school life. Welfare is a primary consideration in daily school life so that students feel safe, happy and healthy. In the Lower School, the class teacher provides a safe, nurturing welfare environment and may seek guidance from phase leaders or senior leaders for more complex issues. In the Upper School, form tutors coordinate welfare with a Housemaster or Housemistress, and welfare guidance runs alongside academic monitoring. Small tutor groups and the House system provide personalised care and a network of support, with staff knowing each student by name. The Head of Pastoral Care and Boarding oversees welfare across the school.

Safeguarding

Harrow Chongqing is committed to safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children. Safeguarding is the primary responsibility of all members of the Harrow Chongqing community, including parents, and is based on UK Children Acts and international rights. The policy emphasizes a ‘speak up culture' with concerns raised to the Designated Safeguarding Lead and the Designated Safeguarding Team so that appropriate actions can be taken to ensure every child is safe. Safe children make more successful learners, and safeguarding policy details are available in the Parent Portal. Concerns can be reported to safeguarding@harrowchongqing.cn, and the Safeguarding Team is led by the Senior Safeguarding Lead with the Headmaster and Chinese Principal providing support; visitors follow campus safety protocols. For the full AISL safeguarding policy, there is a downloadable document.

Admissions

Talk to one of our Admission Officers. Call our Admissions Hotline or email to register for an upcoming Open Day where you will be able to talk one-on-one with an Admissions Officer. For enquiries, admissions@harrowchongqing.cn; (86) 17880266200 / (86) 18883390691. HARROW CHONGQING Official Account on WeChat. ADMISSION POLICY: The School strictly abides by all applicable national laws and Education Bureau policies when handling admissions and enrolment matters. The enrolment and admissions processes are open and transparent, and all admissions decisions are firmly underpinned by these principles. Under no circumstances will the School authorize any third party agency or individual to guarantee enrolment. All fees must be paid through bank remittance; cash is not accepted. The campus is located at Liangjiang Avenue, Yubei District, Chongqing, China, 401147. Tel: (86) 023 6595 2888; (86) 178 8026 6200; (86) 188 8339 0691. For enquiries, admissions@harrowchongqing.cn; HARROW CHONGQING Official WeChat account: harrow_chongqing.

Scholarships

Harrow Chongqing offers Scholarships to the most gifted applicants and existing students to support, nurture and challenge their talents. A scholarship is a financial award for excellence and its value may be up to 100% of the school tuition fee. A Scholar is likely to have natural ability and talent but most importantly a love of learning and a growth mindset, going above and beyond expectations, with outstanding conduct. Scholarship awards reflect a commitment to academic excellence for life and leadership and are more than merely a financial remission. The Scholarship Programme provides targeted, personalised provision for those on a trajectory to attend top universities globally, with identified students given enhanced opportunities to demonstrate their abilities. Currently Harrow Chongqing offers The Churchill Scholarship, a full scholarship awarded to students who excel across all academia, with values up to 100% of tuition. Other scholarship awards on offer range in value from 20,000 RMB to half scholarships of 130,000 RMB. External applicants will complete the normal admissions process and can apply for scholarship at Stage 1; scholarship applicants complete examinations and interviews, including a music audition if applicable, with Stage 3 moderation and decisions made alongside offers. Application and assessment for 2021-2022 followed these steps: Step 1, submission by 2021-04-30; Step 2, assessments before 2021-05-15; Step 3, decisions on 2021-05-20. These details are described under the Scholarship Programme on the Harrow Chongqing site.

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KL International School of Chongqing Bashu

Instructs in English, Mandarin

Fees RMB 120,000 - 268,800

Type Co-educational

KL International School of Chongqing Bashu (KLIS) is a private, not‑for‑profit international school located in Chongqing. Established in 2015, it offers an American‑curriculum with Advanced Placement options and aligns with United States Common Core standards. The curriculum blends Chinese and Western approaches to meet the needs of international families, emphasizing how answers are arrived at and defended, not just the final result. KLIS supports a personalized learning ecosystem, including a one‑schedule‑per‑student option in middle school and small class sizes with a teacher‑student ratio of 1:4. A dedicated University Guidance Center provides admissions planning, one‑to‑one progression planning, and university visits to support college progression. MAP Growth computer‑adaptive assessments tailor challenges to each learner. Core subjects are taught in English, with dedicated instruction in Chinese, Computer Science, Art, Music, ESL, and Korean. All students participate in Music, Art, and Physical Education; the school also fosters National Honor Society/National Junior Honor Society membership and a broad range of clubs and activities in arts, culture, service, and leadership.

Location

Xinpaifang, Yubei District, Chongqing, China. The school serves kindergarten through high school and is accessible by KLIS bus routes across Chongqing, with multiple bus stops to accommodate students from various areas.

Stages

Kindergarten through high school

Type

Private, co-educational, not-for-profit international school

Country affiliation

United States (Common Core Curriculum Standards)

Bus service

KLIS offers a bus service with multiple stops across Chongqing. Buses are new and air-conditioned, with qualified drivers and bus monitors escorting students from stops to the front door of the school and back. Only KLIS students and bus monitors are allowed on the bus. Bus stop locations may change to meet the needs of enrolled students.

Application fee
- New-student application fee: RMB 2,000 (non-refundable).

Enrollment deposit
- Toddler: RMB 2,000 (Toddler application fee transfers to deposit after enrollment).
- Pre‑K and above: RMB 15,000 (payable at enrollment).
- The deposit is a separate, one‑time amount paid on enrollment.

Tuition fees (by grade band) — amounts shown both per semester and per academic year, all in RMB
- Toddler: Semester RMB 60,000 | Annual RMB 120,000.
- Preschool (PK1–PK2): Semester RMB 85,601 | Annual RMB 171,202.
- Primary (KG–G5): Semester RMB 126,531 | Annual RMB 253,062.
- Middle School (G6–G8): Semester RMB 129,932 | Annual RMB 259,864.
- High School (G9–G12): Semester RMB 134,400 | Annual RMB 268,800.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Annual tuition payment deadline (for the published fee schedule): tuition needs to be paid before June 30, 2025 for that academic cycle.
- If a student enrolls mid‑year, tuition is charged pro rata based on the actual remaining school days.
- The school's fee schedule groups tuition into semester and annual amounts as shown above.

Boarding fees
- The school does not operate a student boarding programme; boarding fees are not applicable.

Other costs and optional fees
- A range of additional, optional services are charged separately (examples commonly listed under "Other Services / Optional"): student transport (bus), school meals/canteen, extracurricular activities, examination fees, and similar ancillary services. These optional services are charged in addition to tuition and deposit and are billed separately.
- Uniforms, textbooks and personal learning materials are charged separately and are not included in the tuition figures above. These costs vary by grade and selection.

Refund information / mid‑year adjustments
- Tuition and charges for students who join in the middle of the school year are calculated on a pro‑rata basis according to the number of remaining school days.
- Specific refund conditions (for withdrawal, deposit refunds, or cancellations) are governed by the school's formal fees and policies. The fees document sets out the exact refund/withdrawal rules and the applicable deadlines and conditions.

Fee payment options
- The school accepts electronic payment methods for settlement of fees; standard practice includes bank transfer to the school's designated account. Other accepted payment channels (for example online payment gateways or card payments) and any transaction surcharges are specified in the school's fee instructions and on invoices. Payers are responsible for any bank or intermediary transaction charges.

Notes on timing and currency
- All amounts above are stated in RMB. Semester and annual values are provided so you can record either billing frequency.

Uniform Requirement

Uniforms are required for Preschool through High School students.

Food Options

Lunch and a morning snack are provided every day. Toddler students also have breakfast. There is a dining hall on campus, and toddler meals are often eaten in classrooms with Life Coaches.

Governance and Ownership

KLIS was established in 2015 with the approval of the Chongqing Municipal Education Commission as a private non-enterprise unit (not-for-profit). It is governed by a Board of Trustees under a principal-responsibility system, and funding comes from tuition, social donations, and donations from the organizers.

Curriculum

The curriculum system integrates Chinese and Western approaches to meet the diverse needs of international families. It emphasizes showing how answers are arrived at and defended, not just obtaining the correct result. KLIS supports a personalized learning ecosystem with a one-schedule-per-student option in middle school. Small class sizes provide targeted guidance with a teacher-student ratio of 1:4. University counselling and career planning support students' progression with one-to-one progression planning, admissions guidance, and university visits. MAP measures a computer-adaptive test to gauge academic progress and tailor instruction.

Student Teacher Ratio

Small class sizes with a teacher-student ratio of 1:4. This supports targeted guidance.

Higher Education Progression

The school provides university counselling and career planning, including one-to-one progression planning and admissions guidance. It arranges for university admissions officers to visit and assists with submitting official application materials. It also offers a dedicated guidance center for further studies to support students' higher education progression.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

KLIS fosters social-emotional learning through team sports that develop leadership and sportsmanship. All students participate in Music, Art, and Physical Education, which support collaboration and emotional growth. KLIS Preschool uses the Creative Curriculum to develop social cognition and emotional development, including English, literature, social cognition, and emotional development. The school celebrates diversity, fosters self-awareness, and empowers students for a changing world. The faculty includes school counselors and university guidance counselors to support students' wellbeing and personal development.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

KLIS provides English as an Additional Language (ESL) support through dedicated ESL teachers. The staff includes ESL instructors and Korean language instructors. English language development is integrated across Preschool through High School. ESL services are part of the school's approach to meeting international student needs. School counseling staff support academic planning for language learners.

Mental Wellbeing

KLIS provides school counselors and university guidance counselors to support student wellbeing and academic planning. The guiding statement emphasizes self-awareness and diversity, contributing to student wellbeing. The school fosters a safe and supportive environment for student welfare. A Health Clinic on site is staffed by a registered nurse during regular hours and attends to illnesses and injuries. Clinic hours are Monday to Friday 8:00–16:30, and regular CPR and AED trainings are provided for teachers and teaching assistants.

Safeguarding

KLIS promotes a safe and supportive environment for all students. A designated School Clinic is on site and accessible to students as needed. The Clinic is staffed by registered nurses and first aid qualified staff. Nurses assess illnesses or injuries and notify parents when a student needs to leave school. CPR and AED trainings are conducted for teaching assistants in each grade. Clinic hours are Monday to Friday 8:00–16:30.

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Maple Leaf School Chongqing

Instructs in English, Mandarin

Ages 3 - 18 years

Fees RMB 26,000 - 80,000

Pupils 2900

Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)

Maple Leaf School Chongqing is a private international school for students aged 3 to 18, located in Chongqing, China. It offers a Canadian BC-based curriculum alongside the Chinese National Curriculum, delivered through Maple Leaf's World School Program that covers Early Childhood through High School. The High School leads to the BC Dogwood Diploma. The campus provides English language support via a dedicated ESL program and features an on‑campus Boarding Program for residential life. As part of Maple Leaf Educational Systems, the Chongqing campus benefits from a network known since 1995 for BC‑accredited Canadian education across 50+ campuses. Campus life emphasizes arts and culture, with regular arts programming and events, and a broad range of extracurricular activities including sports, community service, and cultural activities. The school supports international students with orientation and services, and fosters a welcoming community through its cross‑curricular programs and international emphasis. Welcoming, rigorous, and globally oriented education.

Location

Chongqing, China.

Stages

Early Childhood Education (Pre-K & kindergarten); Elementary School (Grades 1–6); Middle School (Grades 7–9); High School (Grades 10–12, BC Dogwood Diploma).

Type

Private international school.

Additional learning support

English as a Second Language (ESL) program is offered.

Country affiliation

Canada (BC curriculum).

Application fees
- No specific one‑time application fee amount is published for Chongqing Maple Leaf International School. The International High School notes a separate registration fee as an additional charge, but no monetary amount is shown.

Tuition fees by year group (per semester and per academic year)
- Kindergarten / Pre‑school: CNY 13,000 per semester — CNY 26,000 per academic year (two semesters).
- Primary (Grades 1–6): CNY 15,000 per semester — CNY 30,000 per academic year.
- Middle School (Grades 7–9): CNY 17,500 per semester — CNY 35,000 per academic year.
- International High School (Grades 10–12, international track): CNY 40,000 per semester — CNY 80,000 per academic year.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is charged at CNY 1,500 per semester where applicable (boarding fee amount shown alongside primary, middle and high divisions).

Other costs and mandatory extras
- The following categories are charged in addition to the tuition and boarding fees: registration/registration fee, uniforms, textbooks, activity fees, meals (catering/food), school‑bus / transport charges and other incidental school charges. Specific amounts for these items are not published with the semester tuition figures.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Fees are presented as semester amounts; it should be expected that tuition and boarding are billed on a per‑semester basis (this is an inference from how the fees are shown). No detailed payment timetable, due dates, penalty or late‑payment terms are published with the semester figures.

Refund information
- No explicit refund, cancellation or withdrawal refund schedule is published alongside the fee figures for the Chongqing campus. Refund terms, if any, are not specified with the stated tuition and boarding charges.

Fee payment options
- No specific payment methods (for example: bank transfer details, debit/credit card acceptance, or local bank account instructions) are published together with the listed semester fees. Accepted payment channels are not specified in the fee entries.

Notes (factual, concise)
- All amounts above are given in Chinese yuan (CNY). The tuition figures above are listed per semester; multiply by two for a standard two‑semester academic year to obtain the annual charge.

Curriculum

World School Program; High School follows the BC Dogwood Diploma.

Exam Results

95% university acceptance rate.

Higher Education Progression

Graduates from Maple Leaf School Chongqing have gone on to attend top engineering schools in Canada, top private schools, and prestigious universities across North America, the UK, and Australia.

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