Compare Canadian Curriculum International Schools in Guangzhou, China

Canadian International School of Guangzhou

Instructs in English

Ages 2 - 18 years

Fees RMB 188,000 - 258,000

Pupils 500

Type Co-educational (boarding)

Canadian International School Guangzhou (CIS) serves students aged 2–18 and follows the Alberta (Canada) curriculum from K–12 with an IB PYP framework used in Early Years and Elementary, plus Advanced Placement courses in High School. The school's Merchant Hill campus in Panyu was completed in 2018 and the website notes it is about a 20-minute drive from downtown Guangzhou. CIS runs a Mandarin language programme with separate native / non-native streams, and offers English language learning support for students who need it. The school operates the Grizzlies Sports Academies (football, basketball, swimming, gymnastics and dance) and hosts STEAM/“Maker” events; boarding is available for Grades 7–12. The school posts its annual fee policy on the Admissions page (some specific tuition tables are published there as images). All items above are taken from the school website.

Location

The school is in Merchant Hill, Panyu District (No.122 Dongyi Road), Guangzhou — about a 20-minute drive from downtown Guangzhou and close to retail and residential areas. Public transport and highway links in Panyu connect the neighbourhood to the wider city; the school website gives the full postal address for visits and enquiries.

Stages

CIS serves ages 2–18 with divisions for Early Childhood (international kindergarten), Elementary, Junior High (Grades 6–9) and High School (Grades 10–12). The site describes pathways from Pre‑K through the Alberta high‑school program.

Type

CIS is a co‑educational international school that operates as a day school and offers boarding for secondary students. The boarding programme and dormitory facilities are available to students in Grades 7–12.

Additional learning support

The school provides English Language Learning (ELL) with graded programs (elementary pull‑out and after‑school sessions, in‑class support in junior high, and credited ESL in high school) and assesses other learning‑support needs on an individual, at‑need basis. Admissions and the ELL pages describe assessment and tailored support arrangements.

Country affiliation

CIS follows the Alberta (Canada) curriculum and is accredited by the Alberta (Canada) government; it also uses the IB PYP framework in early years/elementary and offers AP courses at senior levels.

Religious affiliation

The school does not list any religious affiliation on its public website; information and programme descriptions are secular in nature.

School day structure

The school operates full‑day programs (the site specifically notes full‑day Pre‑K and Kindergarten). Specific daily start/end times and break schedules are not published on the public pages; prospective parents are asked to contact Admissions or check the school calendar for division‑specific timetables.

Bus service

CIS offers a paid school bus service with zone pricing (examples listed on the admissions/fees page: a local 5 km zone, within‑Panyu and outside‑Panyu rates are published). Bus routes, fees and pickup areas are arranged through Admissions and are billed as optional extras. For exact routes, stops and current fees, contact the Admissions office.

Application fees
- Application Processing Fee: RMB 2,000 (non‑refundable).
- Enrolment/registration charges reported by school materials and published admissions summaries: Enrolment Fee: RMB 10,000 (one‑time) and Enrolment Deposit (applied as credit to fees): RMB 100,000 (one‑time).

Tuition fees (by school year / per semester)
- Pre‑Kindergarten / Nursery (age 2–4): RMB 188,000 per year / RMB 97,000 per semester.
- Kindergarten to Grade 3: RMB 198,000 per year / RMB 102,000 per semester.
- Grade 4–6: RMB 218,000 per year / RMB 112,000 per semester.
- Grade 7–9: RMB 238,000 per year / RMB 122,000 per semester.
- Grade 10–12: RMB 258,000 per year / RMB 132,000 per semester.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition may be paid annually or by semester. A full semester payment is due in advance of attendance for that semester. Mid‑semester starters are billed pro‑rata (month‑by‑month); months are pro‑rated using a 10‑month division and partial months (after the 15th) are treated as half‑months. Families with two or more children or CIEO graduates may be eligible for a 5% discount on basic tuition (exclusions apply).

Boarding and transport
- Boarding (secondary students only): RMB 35,000 per year.
- School bus (annual): RMB 9,800 (within 5 km Merchant Hill); RMB 12,800 (within Panyu); RMB 17,800 (outside Panyu).

Other mandatory / optional costs
- Meal fees (annual): commonly published figures range (kindergarten/elementary and secondary differ); examples reported: RMB 9,800 per year (meal plan), breakfast/dinner charges for boarding also published separately.
- School uniform: approx. RMB 2,880 (new students required).
- Bedding (new boarding students): approx. RMB 500–600.
- Materials, insurance and experiential learning fees: approx. RMB 7,200 per year (typical itemization).
- ELL support: published amounts vary by placement (examples: RMB 10,000–20,000 per term/semester depending on assessment).

Refund information
- The Application Processing Fee is non‑refundable. The Enrolment Deposit is published as credit toward school fees; other refund details are part of the school's formal fee and refund policy.

Fee payment instructions
- The school's published policy requires payment in advance of the semester start and invoices/fee statements are issued; payment instructions are supplied with billing. (Tuition currency and specific payment channels are provided on school invoices.)

Boarding Arrangements

Boarding is available for secondary students (Grade 7–12). The CIS Guangzhou dormitory accommodates 120 students and includes four-bunk rooms, independent bathrooms, and student lounges. The dorm programme offers after-school activities and an evening development curriculum. Boarding expenses are RMB 35,000 per year.

Food Options

CIS Meals provides on-site catering from a Level A certified kitchen. The kitchen uses Metro Supermarket ingredients with daily quality checks. Boarding students have breakfast and dinner on campus on weekdays, in addition to lunch and snacks for all students. Weekly menus are shared with parents, and the meals feature a mix of international and local dishes.

House System

CIS uses a four-house system: Panda, Wolves, Elk, and Dragon. The houses compete throughout the year to win the House Cup, promoting community, belonging, and personal and social development.

Governance and Ownership

CIS Guangzhou is Alberta-accredited by the Government of Alberta and an IB PYP World School. It is a member of ACAMIS and the Canadian Overseas Schools Association Network (COSA). The school delivers the Alberta Curriculum for K-12 and offers Advanced Placement courses.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

CIS describes a formal counselling service that provides group and individual counselling and delivers social‑emotional lessons in the classroom to support students' social and emotional development. The counselling team works with teachers to implement evidence‑based strategies aimed at improving student relationships, behaviour and learning. The school's House system (Panda, Wolves, Elk, Dragon) is explicitly described as promoting belonging, self‑identity, responsibility and positive self‑esteem across sporting, academic and artistic activities. CIS also lists “personal growth & well‑being” among its core competencies within its Alberta/IB‑informed curriculum framework.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

CIS states it is an inclusive, non‑selective international school and that learning support for students who require additional help is assessed on an individual, at‑need basis during admissions and thereafter. The admissions information explains the school will determine availability of learning‑support services case‑by‑case rather than listing a published set of specific diagnoses or categories supported. The website does not publish a public list of the exact types of special educational needs it can or cannot accommodate. CIS does not present itself as a specialist SEN institution; instead it describes individual assessment and tailored support where possible.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

CIS operates a defined English Language Learning (ELL) programme for students who do not speak English as a first language, with stated provision for Grades 2–9 and an ESL credited course option in High School. The ELL page describes leveled reading materials and assessments 2–3 times per year, elementary pull‑out and after‑school sessions (noting nine periods per week at elementary level), in‑class support in Junior High, and credited ESL courses in High School. The school says ELL is designed to develop both social and academic English and to remove barriers so students can access the Alberta curriculum when ready. The website therefore does publicly describe specific EAL/ELL provision and staffing structure.

Mental Wellbeing

CIS's counselling service describes whole‑school wellbeing initiatives intended to promote compassion, leadership and resilience, and offers both group and individual counselling to support students' mental health. The counselling team states it provides classroom social‑emotional lessons, supports teachers with evidence‑based strategies, and runs parent/caregiver workshops to help families support student wellbeing. Boarding and student services pages also reference attention to students' psychological and social development in the boarding context. These statements on the website outline the school's publicly stated approach to mental wellbeing but do not publish clinical protocols or detailed therapeutic qualifications for staff.

Safeguarding

The school's public website describes student wellbeing, counselling services and boarding safety in broad terms but does not publish a clearly labelled child‑protection or safeguarding policy that is publicly accessible. The site includes a privacy policy and a menu link for "School Policies," but a distinct, named safeguarding/child‑protection policy is not available on the pages reviewed. For specific details about safeguarding procedures, reporting lines, or staff safeguarding roles you will need to contact the school directly via the admissions or contact details provided on the site.

Admissions

1. Initial enquiry and eligibility check — Contact the Admissions Office to begin. Parents should confirm eligibility (CIS accepts students who hold foreign passports, including Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan) before completing the online application form; if you are unsure, ask Admissions so you do not complete unnecessary paperwork. You can request a campus tour or an online information session — tours are available year-round but appointments are recommended.

2. Complete the application and gather documents — Fill in the school's Application Form (the site links to the online form) and prepare required documents: a recent photo, the student's passport information page, both parents' passport copies, and school records (current year and previous full-year reports and any standardized test results). Note the non‑refundable application processing fee (stated on the admissions page) is required when you submit — this fee covers review, one test and an interview. Keep certified/translated copies ready if your documents are not in English.

3. Arrange assessment and interview — After submission you will be scheduled for an admissions assessment and an oral interview; these are conducted in English and are used to determine grade placement and any language support needs. If you are outside Guangzhou the assessment and interview can be scheduled online; follow the instructions Admissions provides so your child is prepared (timing, platform, and materials). Expect the school to test English and, where relevant, to assess academic levels against the Alberta curriculum.

4. Learning support / ELL assessment — If the assessment indicates the student needs English Language Learning (ELL) or other additional learning support, the school will evaluate needs individually and may make ELL a condition of entry (especially above Grade 2). Parents should ask in advance about ELL costs, frequency, and how ELL lessons are scheduled relative to mainstream classes. If your child has documented learning support needs, disclose these early so CIS can confirm whether appropriate services are available.

5. Offer, acceptance and securing placement — Once assessments and document checks are complete, CIS will issue written notification of the outcome (offer or otherwise). To secure a confirmed place the FAQ states families must complete tuition payment — parents should clarify whether this means a deposit or full payment and ask for the exact invoice and payment deadlines. Ask Admissions for the written offer's conditions (start date, grade placement, any conditions such as continuing ELL).

6. Fees, payment timing and mid‑term starts — Tuition can be paid annually or by semester; fees are inclusive of experiential-learning fees, tests, materials and insurance, and the school invoices pro‑rata for students starting mid‑semester (monthly or half‑month rules apply as specified). Parents should request the full tuition table and a written copy of the school's refund and withdrawal policy before paying to make sure they understand deadlines and any penalties. Also note optional miscellaneous fees (boarding for Secondary students, bus fees) are charged separately.

7. Arrival and orientation — Arrange a campus visit or orientation before your child's first school day where possible; the Admissions Team normally arranges a meeting with a relevant head of school or teaching staff during visits. If you are relocating from overseas, inform Admissions early so they can accept documents by email and schedule an online interview if needed. For visa purposes the school can provide a “future student letter of enrolment” only after tuition fees have been paid; CIS does not provide visa‑application services.

Scholarships

CIS publishes a formal Academic Scholarship Programme (2025–2026) on its website. The programme includes several categories: (a) a high‑value “Million RMB Scholarship” tied to Grade 12 graduates who receive offers from certain elite universities (Ivy League, Stanford, MIT, Oxford, Cambridge — the page describes awards up to one million RMB); (b) a Tuition Scholarship that can cover full tuition for high‑performing students entering Grade 10; and (c) an Excellence Scholarship recognising new and current students for academic achievement, leadership and contribution in areas such as STEM, arts and service. The scholarship announcement asks new families to contact Admissions for details and current students to speak with their Learning Partner (LP), so application procedures, eligibility criteria, selection timelines and award amounts appear to be managed directly by the school rather than through an open online application form; parents should contact Admissions to request the official scholarship guidelines and any deadlines.

Waitlist

The school's public admissions pages (Admissions and FAQ) do not describe a formal waitlist or centralised ‘pool' system; instead CIS accepts applications year‑round and emphasises that offers are made subject to seat availability. Parents are explicitly advised to apply as early as possible because seats in each grade are limited, and the FAQ notes that placement is secured by completing tuition payment — which implies places are allocated on a first‑come/confirmed‑by‑payment basis rather than by an automatic ranked waitlist. If you need to know whether CIS will hold your application on a waiting list or maintain a priority order for late applicants, contact Admissions directly (phone, WeChat or email) to request the school's local practice for your child's grade.

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Clifford International School

Instructs in English

Ages 6 - 18 years

Fees RMB 67,500 - 88,000

Pupils 550

Type Co-educational (boarding)

Clifford International School (CIS) is an international/manitoba-affiliated Grade 1–12 school located in the gated Clifford Estates community in Panyu, on the southern edge of Guangzhou. The International Program follows the Manitoba (Canada) provincial curriculum and the school also offers a Chinese–Canadian Dual Program plus selected Advanced Placement (AP) courses; CIS operates an on-site SAT testing centre. The campus building (completed in 2014) houses science labs, art and music rooms, two libraries, a makerspace, a theatre, a 2,000 sq. m. indoor gym, a 25,000 sq. m. turf field with a 400 m 8-lane track, 10 outdoor basketball courts, a tennis court and a 50 m pool. Boarding is available (boarding fee shown separately). The website lists 2025–2026 tuition amounts per semester (RMB 67,500–88,000); meals and uniform fees are excluded. Note: the school website gives student-enrolment figures inconsistently across pages (see sources).

Location

Clifford International School is located inside Clifford Estates in Panyu district, Guangzhou — mailing address 1 Xueyuan Road, Clifford Estates, Panyu, Guangzhou 511495. The school sits on a larger Clifford campus with multiple entry gates and an underground parking/arrival area intended to keep drop-off dry in bad weather.

Stages

CIS runs a Canadian (Manitoba) international program across elementary, middle and high school: Elementary Grades 1–5, Middle School Grades 6–8, and High School Grades 9–12.

Type

The school is co-educational and operates as an accredited overseas school affiliated with the Province of Manitoba, Canada. CIS offers both day places and optional boarding (dorm) arrangements; the admissions page lists semester boarding fees alongside tuition.

Additional learning support

The school provides targeted English-language support through an International Learning Centre that helps students (notably Grades 1–8) needing extra English to be successful in class. In addition, CIS has a guidance/counseling department that supports academic planning and university preparation for secondary students.

Country affiliation

CIS is affiliated with the Canadian province of Manitoba as an official affiliated overseas school; it follows the Manitoba provincial curriculum for its international program.

Religious affiliation

The school does not have a religious affiliation and does not practise religion as part of the school program.

School day structure

The campus lists regular business hours as Monday–Friday, 08:00–17:00; for classroom scheduling OpenApply lists a typical school-day start at about 08:30 with an end around 16:10 (4:10 pm). For exact daily bell times, breaks and grade-specific timetables refer to the school calendar or contact admissions (the site posts an annual calendar/PDF).

Bus service

Public access to Clifford Estates is served by local buses and there is a Clifford Estates bus terminal nearby; the school's listings also note that a school bus service is available and that bus fees are separate from tuition. Parents should contact the admissions office for current routes, pickup points, costs and whether specific stops serve your neighbourhood, since routes and availability can change each year.

Application fees
No application fee amount is published on the school's public admissions pages. The admissions materials and fee notices on the school site list tuition and boarding amounts but do not state an application fee.

Tuition fees (detailed by year group)
All amounts published by the school are expressed per semester in RMB. The school publishes the following semester tuition rates:
- Grades 1–6: RMB 67,500 per semester (RMB 135,000 per year).
- Grades 7–8: RMB 74,500 per semester (RMB 149,000 per year).
- Grades 9–12: RMB 88,000 per semester (RMB 176,000 per year).

Billing schedule and payment terms
The school's published fee table is presented on a per-semester basis (fees are shown per semester). Specific due dates, installment plans, late-payment penalties, and detailed payment terms are not published on the public admissions page. For precise billing dates and payment deadlines, contact the admissions office.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
Boarding (dorm) is charged per semester as published: RMB 3,950 per semester. The school's published per-semester totals including boarding are:
- Grades 1–6 boarding total per semester: RMB 71,450 (RMB 142,900 per year).
- Grades 7–8 boarding total per semester: RMB 78,450 (RMB 156,900 per year).
- Grades 9–12 boarding total per semester: RMB 91,950 (RMB 183,900 per year).

Other costs or fees (uniforms, meals, etc.)
The school explicitly notes that Meals Fee and uniform fee are excluded from the published tuition figures; specific amounts for meals, uniforms, textbooks, extracurricular activities, transport, or other ancillary charges are not provided on the public fee page.

Refund information
A public refund policy or details about refundable/non-refundable deposits and the conditions for refunds are not published on the school's admissions/fees page. Refund terms are not specified in the publicly visible fee summary.

Fee payment options
The school's public admissions and fee summary pages do not list accepted payment methods (bank transfer, credit card, online portal, etc.). For confirmed payment methods and instructions, contact the admissions office at adm@clifford-school.org.cn or by phone (numbers listed on the school contact page).

Boarding Arrangements

Boarding is available for Grades 1-12. The boarding fee is 3,950 RMB per semester. The total per semester with boarding is: Grades 1-6 71,450 RMB; Grades 7-8 78,450 RMB; Grades 9-12 91,950 RMB.

Uniform Requirement

A uniform is required; the uniform fee is excluded from tuition (uniforms and meals are charged separately).

Food Options

Meals are billed separately from tuition; a meals fee is excluded from tuition.

Governance and Ownership

The school is affiliated with the Province of Manitoba, Canada, and uses the Manitoba curriculum as part of Clifford International School.

Curriculum

Clifford International School delivers the Manitoba (Canada) provincial curriculum across Elementary (Grades 1–5), Middle (Grades 6–8) and High School (Grades 9–12) and is an affiliated overseas school of the Province of Manitoba. In Elementary (Grades 1–5) homeroom teachers cover four core subjects—English Language Arts, mathematics, science and social studies—while Manitoba‑certified specialist teachers deliver physical & health education, visual arts, music and ICT. The Middle School program (Grades 6–8) emphasizes academic preparation for high school alongside development of interests and social‑emotional skills, taught by Manitoba‑certified specialist teachers. High School (Grades 9–12) leads to Manitoba high‑school credit and diploma; students take required and optional courses and may enrol in selected Advanced Placement (AP) subjects (examples include AP Psychology, Calculus AB, Statistics, Computer Science and AP Chinese), with AP courses earning Manitoba credit and the option to sit AP exams, and the school also serves as an on‑site SAT test centre. Finally, the Chinese‑Canadian Dual Program (Manitoba program) is authorized by the Guangdong Education Department and endorsed by Manitoba Education; eligible Mainland Chinese students who complete it can receive both a Chinese diploma and a Manitoba high‑school diploma.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Clifford describes student social and emotional support primarily through its Guidance Department, which coordinates faculty, families and community resources to help students develop confidence and competence. The principal's message and school pages note extracurricular programming and opportunities for leadership, learning and personal growth that contribute to students' social development. Elementary homeroom teachers and Manitoba‑certified specialist teachers deliver physical and health education and specialist subjects that support social and emotional learning in the younger grades. The school's staff listings show roles such as Dean of Students and named guidance counsellors who oversee these programmes.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision on its website.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school does not publicly disclose specific EAL/ESL provision on its website. The Chinese‑Canadian (Manitoba) programme description does state the programme is well‑suited to students who already have strong English language skills, implying admissions expect a solid English foundation. The Guidance Department also notes that many students will need external language proficiency tests (e.g., IELTS/TOEFL) for university applications.

Mental Wellbeing

Clifford's Guidance Department provides one‑on‑one and group meetings, seminars and regular counselling related to academic planning and student development, and staff listings show named guidance counsellors and a Dean of Students who support students. These services appear to be the primary publicly described route for mental‑wellbeing support; the website does not publish a separate, detailed mental‑health programme or a named school psychologist.

Safeguarding

The school's campus information describes physical safety measures such as a gated campus with four separate gates, an underground entrance for dry arrival/pickup, and regular campus hours, indicating attention to site security and safe arrivals. The website lists contact numbers and offices for guidance and admissions. However, Clifford does not publicly present a dedicated child‑protection or safeguarding policy page on its website.

Admissions

1. Create an account on the school's admissions portal. Parents must upload a photo of the child's identification when creating the account and select the correct portal (Grades 1–5 or Grades 6–12). Be prepared to supply basic family and contact information in the portal so the admissions team can reach you. (See the school's application portals and instructions.)

2. Wait for contact from the Admissions Office to schedule testing. The school's admissions staff will contact you to arrange a test time — make sure previous school report cards and other relevant documents are submitted before that test date. If you have questions or need to schedule around travel/visa dates, raise that at this stage so the team can advise.

3. Entrance assessment(s). For applicants to Grades 1–8 the school runs a one-on-one entrance assessment (typically about 30 minutes); applicants to Grades 9–11 sit a longer written exam covering English and math (about 3 hours). The school explicitly states students do not need to “study” for these assessments, but you should ensure the child is well-rested and that any previously requested documents are available on test day. If English is not the child's first language, confirm with admissions whether any language supports or alternative arrangements are available.

4. Acceptance and enrolment arrangements. After the assessment the admissions office will notify you of the decision; if accepted, the office will help you complete the enrolment steps and make practical arrangements for start date and orientation. The school posts its academic calendar and fee schedule for the 2025–2026 year on the site, so check those dates and the payment schedule before finalizing enrolment. Note that the site flags that tuition is subject to change and that some items (meals and uniform) are excluded from the published tuition.

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Nansha College Preparatory Academy

Instructs in English, Mandarin

Fees RMB 218,000 - 248,000

Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)

Nansha College Preparatory Academy (NCPA) is a private, American-curriculum boarding school located at No. 8 Weili Road, Nansha, Guangzhou. It operates within the Guangzhou ULink International School framework (GUIS‑NCPA). The campus covers 20 acres in Mingzhu Bay and houses about 600 boarding students. English is the instructional language for all classes, except Chinese Literature, with an English immersion program that prepares mainland Chinese students for Western universities. The school offers Advanced Placement and American/Canadian curricula; AP courses number 19, and graduates typically take six AP courses. The school is an AP Capstone School. AP begins for students entering grades 7 or 9. Non‑AP courses follow the Common Core for English and Math; science uses NGSS; Visual Arts and Performing Arts follow NCAS; Health and Physical Education aligns to Ontario. The campus hosts athletic, cultural facilities, with Performing and Visual Arts central to life and more than 200 after‑school activities opportunities.

Location

No.8 Weili Road, Nansha, Guangzhou, Guangdong 511458, China. The campus sits on a 20-acre site in Nansha Mingzhu Bay.

Stages

High School (Grade 9-12). Grade 9-12 enrollment is 420 students, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 7:1 and 60 faculty. The school follows an American curriculum with English-language immersion and offers 19 AP courses including Pre-AP in G9-G10.

Type

Private, American-curriculum boarding high school.

Additional learning support

Onsite college and social-emotional counselors; English-immersion instruction; AP program and advisory college counseling.

School day structure

180 days of instruction per year, from August to June.

Bus service

Weekend school bus transportation available, price depends on route.

Application fee

- A non-refundable application (entry exam registration) fee of RMB 600 is charged and payable at the time of registering for the entry exam.

Tuition fees (annual by year group)

- High School (grades 10–12): RMB 248,000 per school year.
- Middle School (grades 6–9): RMB 218,000 per school year.

Tuition — per term / instalments

- The published figures are stated as annual tuition by school year (see amounts above). Specific per-term or instalment amounts and any available instalment plans are set out in the school's enrollment package and the Student Tuition Payment Agreement provided with an offer; families are required to return a signed copy of the Grade 9–12 Student Tuition Payment Agreement during registration.

Boarding and catering fees

- Boarding and catering (four‑student rooms):
- RMB 45,800 per school year (room for 4, without weekend stay).
- RMB 55,700 per school year (room for 4, with weekend stay).
- Weekend school‑bus transportation is offered as an optional service; prices depend on route.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Families must complete registration and submit required signed payment documents within one week of receiving an offer in order to secure a seat. The enrollment package and the signed tuition/payment agreement contain the formal billing schedule and detailed payment terms that govern tuition, boarding and logistics charges.

Other costs and typical ancillary charges

- Recommended/optional exam calculator (example from registration materials): TI‑Nspire CX CAS, RMB 1,320 (payment methods indicated: WeChat / Alipay).
- Logistics service items (boarding/catering/school transportation, laundry, campus card / catering account setup and similar operational fees) are processed at registration and shown on the family's logistics/payment notice; settlement of any outstanding logistics items is required at check‑in.

Refund information

- The published admissions and registration materials identify the application fee as non‑refundable. Refunds and any other cancellation/withdrawal terms for tuition, boarding or logistics fees are governed by the formal Student Tuition Payment Agreement and the enrollment/registration package issued with an offer; those documents contain the binding terms for refunds and cancellations.

Fee payment options

- Payment methods shown in parent/registration materials include WeChat and Alipay for specific items (for example, calculator purchase and campus payment transactions). Other formal payment channels and instructions (bank transfer, on‑campus payment procedures or card acceptance) are provided in the enrollment package and the Tuition Payment Agreement that accompanies an offer.

Brief note on published detail availability

- The school's publicly posted admissions and registration materials publish the annual tuition rates for middle and high school, the non‑refundable application fee, the two boarding/catering fee options (room for 4, with/without weekend) and note optional weekend bus routes. The enrollment package and the Student Tuition Payment Agreement (documents provided with an offer and required at registration) contain the full billing schedule, instalment options (if any), precise payment deadlines, the detailed refund/cancellation terms and any additional one‑time or recurring charges.

Boarding Arrangements

Boarding is provided on campus and managed by a third‑party provider (Linked). Underclassmen live in two dorms adjacent to AQ2, sharing a room with three peers; rooms include bunk beds, desks, wardrobes, and closets; each floor has shared shower rooms and bathrooms and a lounge. Seniors live in apartments on the south side of campus by the track, with the option of shared or private bedrooms and baths; apartments include desks, beds, wardrobes, a living room, and a balcony. Most students board during the week or full time; weekends return options include an optional shuttle, parent pickup, or Guangzhou metro line 4. On‑campus dining includes a two‑storey cafeteria, La Barista coffee shop, and the Q Store convenience store.

Uniform Requirement

The school has a uniform; NCPA‑branded uniforms are sold at the VIBE store.

Food Options

There are three on-campus dining options: a two‑storey cafeteria, La Barista coffee shop, and the Q Store convenience store.

Governance and Ownership

NCPA is a private, American‑curriculum boarding school founded in partnership with ULink Education Group and International Schools Services (ISS). It operates as GUIS‑NCPA under the GUIS umbrella and holds a Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) accreditation; an international school license was acquired in 2024, and English is the medium of instruction for foreign passport holders.

Curriculum

Advanced Placement: The American College Prep Curriculum. AP courses are offered across core subjects except for Performing Arts and Chinese; AP courses are taught at a college level and often earn college credit, enabling early graduation or a broader college load. Non-AP courses generally follow the Common Core State Standards, with Health and Physical Education and Counseling following their own standards. All non-AP science courses use the Next Generation Science Standards. Visual Arts and Performing Arts departments use the National Core Arts Standards. Advisory and junior/senior seminar courses are based on ASCA standards; AP begins for students entering grades 7 or 9.

Student Teacher Ratio

1:6

Exam Results

100% college acceptance rate. High School offers 19 AP courses, including English Language and Composition, Calculus AB/BC, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Economics, Psychology, Computer Science A, and Studio Art.

Higher Education Progression

The high school prepares students for higher education in the United States, Canada, and other Western countries at selective and highly selective institutions. It offers the College Board's Advanced Placement program across core subjects, with 19 AP courses in grades 10–12. AP coursework and the English Immersion model help graduates gain admission to universities in the United States, Canada, and other Western countries; graduates have gained admission to top art schools such as the Rhode Island School of Design, Parsons School of Design, and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school emphasizes social excellence through leadership and service groups that develop productive global citizens and organize events to support the school community.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school operates English-language immersion with a coherent curriculum and ongoing staff development to support language development; the English immersion model prepares mainland Chinese students for Western universities.

Mental Wellbeing

Advisory and seminar courses include college counseling and social-emotional development to support students' readiness for higher education.

Safeguarding

The school maintains safeguarding practices as part of its administrative responsibilities and has a designated child safeguarding framework.

Admissions

Step 1: Take a Campus Tour. The campus tours are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2:30 PM. The admissions office can be contacted at 020-3991 4814 or via the admissions link to schedule. The tour provides an overview of campus facilities, programs, and student life to help families assess fit. Step 2: Register for Entry Exam. Candidates register online for the entry exam no later than three days prior to the date to secure a seat. A non-refundable application fee of 600 RMB is charged to cover administrative costs and is payable at registration. The entry exam contains two portions: an English exam (writing and an interview) and a Mathematics exam. The test day is in-person on the registered date and personal identification is required. A QR code is provided to register for the entry exam, and a Chinese-language registration guidance document is available. Step 3: Attend the entry exam. The Spring Semester enrollment begins in March 2026 and the Fall Semester enrollment begins in August 2026. The exam subjects are English, Mathematics, and an interview. Spring 2026 testing includes G9 Preparatory candidates on January 11th; Fall 2026 testing includes dates such as March 29th, April 12th, April 19th, May 16th, May 31st, and June 14th for G6–G11. Step 4: Await an Admissions Decision. The admissions committee reviews the candidate's application materials, exam results, and interview, and informs parents via WeChat within five working days after the completion of the entry exam. Qualified candidates receive an admission offer letter with instructions to proceed with on-site registration. The family must complete the registration within one week after receiving the offer to secure a seat. Step 5: Submit Formal Admissions Application. The following documents are required: Completed NCPA Student Admission Application Form; Original copy of the signed Grade 9-12 Student Tuition Payment Agreement; Original copy of the signed Logistics Service Payment Notice; One copy of the student's ID card or passport; Two ID photos with the student's name written on the back; One school report from the last two years (including the current year); One transcript of the High School Entrance Exam (if applicable); One recommendation letter (Chinese/English) with the teacher's signature; One health report.

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Canadian Foreign Language School - Cambridgeshire

Instructs in English, Mandarin

Ages 3 - 18 years

Fees RMB 109,780 - 113,000

Pupils 700

Type Co-educational (boarding)

Canadian Foreign Language School – Cambridgeshire is a private K–12 campus located in Cambridge Garden, Panyu District, Guangzhou. Established in 2013, it operates as a nine-year IB school offering IB PYP and MYP alongside the Canadian Curriculum. The school serves more than 700 students aged 3 to 18, with roughly 60% of faculty holding master's degrees. Instruction is bilingual, delivered in Chinese and English, with English immersion counting more than 70% of classes and native-speaking teachers supporting language development. The IB-aligned program provides dual pathways for domestic and international study, enabling a seamless progression from the PYP through the MYP. The campus features robotics laboratories and other academic facilities to support cross-disciplinary inquiry, plus sports complexes and courts. Boarding is available for eligible students. A House system supports leadership development through ECAs spanning cultural, athletic, and artistic activities, including violin and keyboard performances, and U-GO university guidance for planning and applications.

Location

Guangzhou, China. Main Campus: Cambridge Garden, Panyu District. The school is Guangzhou Canadian Foreign Language School (Cambridge County Campus) and serves students aged 3 to 18 as a K–12 international school.

Stages

G1 to G9; Primary, Middle, and High.

Type

Private

Country affiliation

Canada

Bus service

The school bus service is available.

Tuition fees (per student, per semester)
- Primary (elementary) tuition: CNY 54,890 per student per semester.
- Junior high (middle) tuition: CNY 56,500 per student per semester.

Boarding fees (per student, per semester)
- Boarding fee (primary and junior high): CNY 4,000 per student per semester.

Other recurring costs (per semester unless noted)
- School meals / lunch:
- Primary: CNY 3,000 per semester (lunch program).
- Junior high: day student lunch CNY 3,500 per semester; boarding student meal CNY 3,000 per semester.
- School uniform: approximately CNY 1,800 per set.
- School bus / transportation, textbooks, bedding/bed linen for boarders, extracurricular activity fees and other service charges are charged separately as service or agency fees; amounts vary and are published by the school as separate items.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition and accommodation charges are stated on a per‑semester basis and apply per student per semester. The currently approved semester rates take effect from the 2025 autumn semester and are in force for the trial period specified by the local approval.
- Service/agency charges (meals, bus, uniforms, etc.) are collected in addition to the semester tuition and are handled as separate line items when the school issues fee notices. Local rules require these items to be published in admissions materials and fee notices.

Application / registration fees
- No specific non‑refundable application or registration fee amount is published in the available official fee approval or commonly circulated admissions summaries for the school.

Refund information
- Refunds and withdrawal handling follow Guangdong/Guangzhou rules for private compulsory‑education schools; schools are required to publish a collection and refund procedure and to follow municipal/provincial rules (for example, full refunds in cases where the school's unlawful advertising or breaches cause withdrawal, and other refund conditions governed by local regulation). Specific refund timing, amounts withheld (if any) and administrative procedures are set out in the school's own admission/fee notices in line with those regulations.

Fee payment options (commonly accepted methods in Guangzhou schools)
- Common payment channels used by Guangzhou K–12 schools include bank transfer to a designated school account, on‑site payment at the finance office (cash or card where accepted), and mobile payments such as WeChat Pay or Alipay via the school's payment portal or official account. The school issues formal fee notices showing the accepted channels and account details for each billing cycle.

Other notes for database entry
- The tuition and boarding figures above are stated as amounts per student per semester and are effective under the local fee‑approval decision that began with the 2025 autumn semester (the approval specifies a trial period for those standards).
- Specific line‑item amounts for items such as school bus routes/fees, textbook charges, admission deposits, one‑off registration fees, or precise payment deadlines are not published in the fee‑approval notice; separate admissions materials and school fee notices list those items and their exact amounts where applicable. The available admissions summaries list meal, uniform and boarding amounts as shown above.

Curriculum

IB Curriculum; IB Middle Years Programme (IB MYP); Language of Instruction: Chinese and English.

Student Teacher Ratio

1:5 teacher-student ratio; small class sizes.

Exam Results

Class of 2025 achieved 100% acceptance into top 100 global universities, including the University of Toronto, University of Washington, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Imperial College London, and the University of Melbourne. Some graduates received scholarships from leading universities. Curriculum alignment includes CIS Alberta Curriculum and IB PYP; University & College Guidance (U-GO) supports university applications.

Higher Education Progression

University & College Guidance (U-GO) program assists with academic planning, standardized test preparation, and university applications.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Holistic development is emphasized, with leadership training through a House system and a broad range of extracurricular activities. Values include respect for diversity, intellectual curiosity, integrity, and holistic development. The school pursues cross-disciplinary inquiry within a bilingual, inquiry-based curriculum, emphasizing cross-cultural competence. It aims to cultivate multilingual proficiency in Chinese, English, and additional languages.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

English-medium instruction accounts for over 70% of classes, supported by native-speaking teachers and English-language ECAs. The program uses a bilingual teaching model with Chinese and foreign faculty. A key objective is multilingual proficiency in Chinese, English, and additional languages. Language of instruction includes both Chinese and English.

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