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American International School of Guangzhou

Instructs in English

Ages 3 - 17 years

Fees RMB 229,280 - 303,900

Pupils 1079

Type Co-educational

American International School of Guangzhou (AISG) serves foreign students from Pre‑Kindergarten through Grade 12 and delivers the International Baccalaureate continuum (PYP, MYP, DP). The school operates two campuses: an Ersha Island campus for Early Years and lower elementary grades in central Guangzhou, and a Science Park campus in Huangpu District (Science City) for upper elementary and secondary students. The Science Park campus includes a 499‑seat performing arts theatre, an athletic centre with an indoor 25‑metre pool and large natural‑grass soccer field, and innovation labs; Secondary students have a 1:1 laptop programme. Upper Secondary students take part in a Social Practice Program that links classroom learning with real‑world work and service opportunities. Annual tuition varies by division; the school states its fees per grade band on the tuition page. All statements above are taken from AISG's official site.

Location

AISG operates two campuses: the Ersha Island campus (Early Years and Lower Elementary, in central Guangzhou's Ersha Island / Yuexiu area) and the Science Park campus (Upper Elementary through Grade 12 in Guangzhou's Science City, Huangpu District). Public transit options and ferry/metro stops serve the Ersha area and the Science Park area is within Guangzhou's technology/Science City district—ask Admissions for typical commute times from your neighbourhood.

Stages

AISG covers Pre‑Kindergarten through Grade 12: Early Years (Pre‑K and Kindergarten) and Lower Elementary (Grades 1–3) are at Ersha; Upper Elementary (Grades 4–5), Lower Secondary (Grades 6–8) and Upper Secondary (Grades 9–12) are at Science Park. The school follows the IB continuum across these divisions.

Type

AISG is a co‑educational, not‑for‑profit international school operating as an independent institution; tuition is reinvested into the school. The school does not offer boarding — students are expected to live with a parent or guardian in Guangzhou.

Additional learning support

AISG provides a Student Support structure that includes Counseling (available to all students), an English as an Additional Language (EAL) program (Grades 1–10) and a limited Learning Support (LS) program for students with mild learning differences, using individualized plans and a Student Support Team (SST). The handbooks describe RTI/MTSS frameworks, weekly SST meetings and individualized Student Learning Plans.

Country affiliation

AISG is an independent international school (American in name and offering American/IB pathways) but is not an official representative or arm of any national government; it admits foreign‑passport holders per Chinese regulations.

Religious affiliation

AISG does not have a religious affiliation; its community and policies emphasize inclusivity and prohibit harassment on the basis of religious belief.

School day structure

Typical start time across divisions is 7:55am (students are generally asked to arrive 7:40–7:50am). Pre‑K runs roughly 7:55–3:00pm while Grades 1–5 are 7:55–3:10pm (Wednesdays are early‑release, ending about 2:00pm); Secondary also follows the same morning start with the regular day ending around 15:10. Recesses, lunch and staggered dismissals for youngest students are described in the divisional handbooks.

Bus service

AISG offers an optional contracted bus service (PK–12); the school arranges and invoices the service on behalf of the bus company and parents pay per semester. Costs are published as a guideline (approximately RMB 9,600–19,200 per school year) and specific routes are not publicly posted for child‑protection reasons—contact Admissions to confirm whether your area is served.

Application and Enrollment Fees
- Non‑refundable application fee: RMB 2,000.
- Non‑refundable enrollment (new student) fee: RMB 10,000.
- Non‑refundable annual program fee for Grades 11–12: RMB 10,000.

Tuition (full detail by year group)
- Pre‑Kindergarten: RMB 222,600 per year (approx. RMB 111,300 per semester when semester billing applies).
- Elementary School (Kindergarten, Grades 1–5): RMB 247,800 per year (approx. RMB 123,900 per semester).
- Lower Secondary (Grades 6–8): RMB 257,250 per year (approx. RMB 128,625 per semester).
- Upper Secondary (Grades 9–12): RMB 295,050 per year (approx. RMB 147,525 per semester).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Returning students: a non‑refundable deposit of RMB 30,000 per student is required to secure re‑enrolment; the deposit is applied against tuition and has a set due date. Full payment deadlines are specified on the school invoice (full payment examples: May 18 noted as a standard deadline). For new students, full invoice payment is due within 15 calendar days of the invoice date. In case of overdue fees the school may issue a Disenrollment Notice and release the student's place. A fapiao (official receipt) will be issued in the payer's name; fapiao requests are handled via the invoice email.

Boarding
- Boarding is not offered; AISG operates as a day school across its Ersha and Science Park campuses.

Other costs and typical additional fees
- Bus transportation (optional, billed per school year or per semester depending on route): RMB 9,600–RMB 19,200 per year.
- Extra‑curricular events and trips: RMB 0–RMB 6,500 (varies by event; average cited).
- Laptop (Grades 6–12 expected to meet MacBook requirements): RMB 7,000–RMB 8,500 (family cost, not school‑collected).
- School lunch (per day): RMB 26–RMB 37. PE uniform pieces: RMB 110–RMB 170.

Refund information (fees/refund rules)
- Tuition refunds follow the school's published policy: refunds (less the RMB 30,000 re‑enrolment deposit where applicable) are processed if the online Withdrawal Form is received by prescribed cut‑off dates (examples given in the policy for pre‑term and semester withdrawal deadlines). First‑semester tuition is not refundable after the first cut‑off; second‑semester tuition may be refundable if withdrawal is received by the stated November cut‑off. Approved refunds are returned to the original payer.

Fee payment options and invoicing
- The school issues formal invoices and fapiao; payment instructions and accepted payment methods are provided on each invoice. Parents should follow the invoice details for exact payment channels and remittance information.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

AISG's guidance program emphasizes positive relationships and guided social-emotional development; the school says counselors use the International School Counselor Association (ISCA) standards and run individual, group, classroom and advisory lessons across grade levels. Early Years guidance focuses on foundational SEL skills (listening, empathy, reading facial/body cues), while Elementary uses the Second Step curriculum for scheduled SEL lessons. In Lower Secondary SEL is supported through a weekly Advisory program and health classes; Upper Secondary counseling is developmental and includes academic advising alongside personal/social support. Counselors also provide parent-education opportunities and collaborate with faculty, EAL and Learning Support teams.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

AISG states it operates a Learning Support programme across Elementary, Lower and Upper Secondary for students with mild learning differences rather than as a specialist SEN institution. The Learning Support provision combines in-class inclusion, small-group instruction and individual targeted interventions, and each student in the programme has a Student Learning Plan with goals, services and accommodations. The Admissions FAQ asks families to submit existing support plans, IEPs or psych-educational reports so the school can determine if it can meet a child's needs, and it specifies the school's support services are limited. AISG prefers a least-restrictive environment and notes some services (e.g., speech/OT) should be disclosed in advance so placement decisions can be made.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

AISG publicly describes an English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme that provides extra language support in the regular classroom using an inclusion model and is offered across divisions to help students access the curriculum. The Admissions process may include EAL testing for non-native English speakers, and placement in the EAL programme is limited and determined by principals and counselors. AISG notes EAL support is normally provided through in-class support and small-group instruction, with formal EAL places available through qualification and placement procedures. For Grades 11–12 the school expects students to be proficient in English for the DP; placement and availability are handled case-by-case.

Mental Wellbeing

AISG's Student Counseling programme frames wellbeing as integral to academic success and provides counselor-led individual and group meetings, classroom lessons and advisory activities to support students' mental and social health. The school follows ISCA-aligned, evidence-based counselling standards and offers parent-education sessions as part of its preventative approach. AISG runs an anti-bullying No Bully System (Solution Coaches and Solution Teams) and provides age-appropriate anti-bullying education and staff training to reduce harm and build peer support. The school's reporting and school-climate work (e.g., ‘Active in Care' improvements cited by the school) are presented as part of ongoing efforts to monitor and improve student wellbeing.

Safeguarding

AISG's Child Protection statement says the school prioritises prevention and protection in line with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and PRC laws, and bases definitions on WHO guidance. The school publishes a Child Protection policy with required staff reporting procedures, annual employee training, routine background checks and a Child Protection Committee led by a Child Protection Coordinator. The site names the Child Protection Coordinator and designated officers (for example Jamie Robb; Eileen Rueth; DJ Macpherson; Tania Mansfield) and explains reporting, investigation and record-keeping responsibilities. AISG states failure to report suspected abuse may result in disciplinary action and that the school will communicate confirmed incidents to receiving schools when students transfer.

History

Established in 1981, AISG began as an embassy school and is recorded on the school website as the first international school in southern China. What started with seven students from the U.S. Consulate in a room at the Dong Fang Hotel has grown into a Pre‑K–12 school serving more than 1,000 students from dozens of nationalities across two campuses. AISG operates as a non‑profit institution and states that tuition is reinvested into school operations and facilities rather than distributed as profit.

Community

AISG describes its community as a diverse, family‑style network of students, caregivers, faculty, and staff that participates in both schoolwide and cultural events. Signature community events include an annual International Day (caregiver country booths, food, and student performances) and celebrations tied to host‑country culture such as Chinese Culture Day; the school also marks observances like the International Day of Peace and UN Day. Student‑led initiatives and the school's Global Citizenship/E service programs further connect AISG to local and international causes.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

The AISG PTA is presented as a volunteer parent body focused on building community and partnering with faculty and families to support student wellbeing and engagement. The PTA runs orientation for new students and parents, organizes teacher appreciation activities, supports Elementary, Lower and Upper Secondary sporting events, and coordinates community social events. One of the PTA's flagship undertakings is organizing the school's International Day—running country booths, food stalls and coordinating student and consulate performances—which the school news coverage highlights as a major annual event. The PTA also supports International Day book sales and partners with student Global Citizenship groups that host booths to raise funds and awareness for their causes. The PTA page lists current PTA leadership and provides a point of contact for parents who want to volunteer or join specific event teams.

Facilities Overview

Ersha Island campus serves Early Years (Pre-K to Grade 3) and Lower Elementary (Grades 1–3). Science Park campus serves Upper Elementary (Grades 4–5) and Secondary (Grades 6–12). The campuses provide dedicated Early Years classrooms, a three-story Elementary building overlooking an outdoor courtyard, and natural daylight classrooms with 1:1 iPads from Grade 1. The central library houses over 20,000 books and a maker-space with 3D printers, drones, and programming tools. For recreation and community life, there are playgrounds for younger and older students, an outdoor basketball court, an air-conditioned gym with a full-size basketball court, and an air-conditioned multi-purpose room for dining, assemblies, concerts, and performances.

Sports Facilities

The Ersha Island campus features an air-conditioned gym with a full-size basketball court and a multi-purpose room for extracurricular activities. Early Years have a dedicated playground and Elementary have additional playground structures, plus an outdoor basketball court for outdoor play. An air-conditioned multi-purpose room serves the cafeteria, assemblies, concerts, and performances.

Academic Facilities

Early Years are housed in a dedicated building, and Elementary is in a three-story building with classrooms overlooking an outdoor courtyard. All classrooms are well-lit with natural daylight and equipped with TVs with touch screens, flexible furniture, and 1:1 iPads from Grade 1. The central library contains over 20,000 books, and a maker-space provides 3D printers, drones, and programming tools.

Extra Curricular Facilities

Facilities support extracurricular activities with an air-conditioned gym for sports, a multi-purpose room for clubs and events, and a maker-space for hands-on projects. The central library and maker-space support student-led clubs and projects, and the multi-purpose room hosts dining, assemblies, concerts, and performances.

Academic & Intellectual

AISG offers the International Baccalaureate Continuum, including the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme. Learning is holistic and personalized, with academic rigor and wellbeing as priorities to prepare students for university and life. The Social Practice Program provides upper secondary students with a minimum one-week, mentor-guided experience to connect classroom learning with real-world impact. Career Pathways & Lifelong Skill Development connects students with mentors and career pathways, including a Career Fair.

Arts & Creative

Arts, athletics, and activities are integral to AISG's educational experience. The Arts program offers opportunities to develop creativity and appreciation for the arts. AISG provides a broad range of after-school activities, including the Elementary After School Activities (EASA) program offered by teachers, coaches, and community volunteers.

Cultural & Language

AISG has a truly international environment with 50+ nationalities represented among students. The school emphasizes global citizenship and related programs as part of its learning culture. English is the language of instruction, and the admissions process includes English language support testing (EAL) for non-native English speakers.

Social & Hobbies

AISG offers a wide range of clubs and after-school activities across arts, athletics, and academics. The Elementary After School Activities (EASA) program provides opportunities across physical, arts, academics, and community areas in a supervised, low-ratio setting.

Community & Service

Community service and global citizenship are embedded in AISG's culture, with thousands of student-service hours and programs that address local and global challenges. The Global Citizenship Education program and student-led initiatives empower learners to impact communities.

Leadership & Professional

Student leadership is cultivated from early years, with a focus on agency, innovation, and collaboration. Programs like Social Practice and the Career Fair connect students with mentors and career opportunities. The University Counseling framework supports college pathways and university resources for students.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

A culture of belonging is emphasized through student and caregiver engagement, with counseling services available for safeguarding, wellbeing, and post-graduation planning. AISG maintains a No Bully policy and a focus on safe, inclusive community spaces. The campus environment includes dedicated spaces for wellbeing and student support across both Ersha Island and Science Park campuses.

Awards

• China School Award — Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (British Chamber of Commerce in China) — AISG reports that it won this DEI award, which recognizes school-level initiatives that promote inclusivity across an international K–12 community.

• GBA School Awards — Judges' Choice Award (21st Century Learning, GBA School Awards 2025) — AISG reports winning the Judges' Choice Award at the Greater Bay Area School Awards; the award is a school-level recognition presented at that regional ceremony.

• Forbes China / Hurun Education rankings (2025) — AISG reports external rankings by Forbes China (International School Annual Selection) and Hurun Education that place the school highly nationally and as #1 in Guangdong / South China in their 2025 lists; these are third‑party rankings published about the school on AISG's website.

Accreditations

• Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) — WASC is a U.S.-based regional accrediting body; AISG's WASC accreditation is a routine external quality-assurance process that validates the school's educational programme and continuous-improvement plans (AISG reports a mid-cycle review and a reaffirmation through the current accreditation cycle).

• International Baccalaureate (IB) authorizations — AISG is authorized by the IB to offer the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP) (authorizations in place since 2004) and has recently received authorization for the Middle Years Programme (MYP), making AISG an IB Continuum School; IB authorizations indicate the school meets IB standards to deliver those specific programmes.

Admissions

1. Prepare: Before you start the online application, review AISG's Grade Placement Guide and the Statement of Community so you understand typical age-based placement and the school's expectations; gather the Required Documents (passports, previous school records, medical records, any IEPs or therapy reports) so the Admissions Office can process your file without delay. Note AISG accepts only foreign passports (students holding Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan passports are eligible; PRC passports are not), so check passport eligibility before applying. There is a non‑refundable application processing fee (RMB2,000 / ~USD300) charged per child with each application, so have payment ready when you submit.

2. Apply: Complete and submit the online application form and upload the prepared documents; the Admissions Office will keep in regular contact and update you on each step of the process. Payment of the application fee is required to trigger further steps (for example, the school will confirm assessment dates once the application and fee are received). If your child has received learning or behavioral support in the past, include all learning support plans, IEPs, therapy reports or medical evaluations so AISG can assess whether it can meet your child's needs (the Learning Support program exists but has limited resources).

3. Review (assessments and placement): Once AISG has a complete application, the Admissions Office, the relevant grade‑level principal and counselors will review the file to determine placement; non‑native English speakers are likely to have English as an Additional Language (EAL) screening as part of the review. For applicants residing in Guangzhou, the school typically invites students with complete applications to attend in‑person admissions testing; AISG publishes recommended application timelines and typical group assessment windows by grade (for example, many grade assessments and interviews are scheduled between March and April—see grade‑specific timelines). Spaces for assessments are limited and are scheduled after your application and fee are received, so apply early if you are targeting a particular intake or assessment window.

4. Response and enrollment: After review and any required testing, AISG will inform you of its decision and next steps; AISG begins offering seats (seat assignment) in early April and monitors seat availability throughout the year. For families who accept an offer, note the financial commitments required: a non‑refundable enrollment fee is charged for new students (RMB10,000 for the 2026–2027 school year) and returning students typically pay a non‑refundable deposit (RMB30,000) by the school's specified deadlines; full tuition payment dates and deposit deadlines are listed in the school's Terms and Conditions. If you accept an offered seat, be prepared to follow the invoice/payment timelines to secure enrollment.

Scholarships

AISG has offered an IB Secondary School Scholarship for the 2026–2027 cohort (announcement on the school website). That scholarship is targeted at new students entering Grade 9 or 10, requires the student to reside in Guangzhou with a caregiver or legal guardian, and is limited to families who are self‑payers or partial self‑payers; applicants must meet standard AISG admissions requirements and hold a foreign passport. The program is described as merit‑and‑need based, competitive, and limited in number (the announcement stated up to five scholarships awarded annually), with a potential up to four‑year renewal based on conditions such as maintaining good academic standing; the announcement also referenced the scholarship value (noted as ¥1.3M+ when counted across the award period) and included an application deadline (the post cited Jan 30 for that cycle). The school's public materials do not present a broad, ongoing general financial‑aid program beyond this named scholarship announcement, so for current availability, application windows, selection criteria, or any other scholarships you should contact AISG Admissions directly.

Waitlist

AISG operates a waitlist. If your child qualifies for admission but there are no seats available in the desired grade or program, the school will place the student on its waitlist and offer seats to waitlisted students as they become available according to AISG's admissions criteria. You must submit a complete application and your child must meet admissions criteria before AISG will add them to the waitlist; if AISG cannot offer a place for the academic year applied for, families must submit a new application for the following year (with updated documents and payment of the application fee). AISG also monitors seat availability throughout the year and begins offering seats in early April, so applying earlier improves your chances of receiving an offer rather than remaining on the waitlist.

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BASIS International School Guangzhou

Instructs in English

Ages 4 - 18 years

Fees RMB 211,200 - 280,500

Pupils 1200

Type Co-educational

BASIS International School Guangzhou is an international Early Childhood to K–12 day and boarding school located in Science City, Huangpu District, Guangzhou. The school publishes that it delivers the BASIS Curriculum for a U.S.-style K–12 programme and describes its provision from early childhood through secondary (published as a transformative early childhood and K–12 education). The school's website highlights English-language web content and network material characterising BASIS schools as English-medium; third-party school directories list English as the language of instruction for this campus. The Guangzhou site also records Chinese-language activities and a Chinese teaching team (for example, a published Temple Fair led by Chinese SETs), indicating Chinese is taught alongside the core programme. Published facility information and campus imagery note a rooftop soccer field, auditorium, basketball court and a student dormitory. The school is presented as part of the BASIS International & Bilingual Schools China network and emphasises a BASIS curricular model and college-preparatory pathway in its published materials.

Location

Located in Guangzhou's Science City (Huangpu District), the campus sits in a suburban, green area of the city with nearby shopping and leisure amenities; downtown Guangzhou is roughly a 30–45 minute drive from the campus. For maps and contact details the school is listed at No. 8 Jiantashan Road, Science City, Huangpu District.

Stages

BASIS International School Guangzhou serves early years through upper secondary (Pre‑K / Kindergarten up to Grade 12 / Year 13), so it covers preschool, primary, middle and high school age groups. Public listings show the school running a full Pre‑K–12 program.

Type

The school is co‑educational and part of the BASIS International Schools network. It operates as an international day school and also offers weekday boarding; published materials note boarding facilities on campus.

Additional learning support

Public information highlights English language learner (ELL) support within the BASIS network, but the school does not appear to publish a detailed public SEN/Learning‑Support policy for Guangzhou on its main pages. Parents with specific Additional Learning Needs (ALN/SEN) questions should contact admissions to discuss individual needs and available provisions.

Country affiliation

The school is part of BASIS International Schools, a U.S.‑founded network operating international and bilingual campuses in China (and elsewhere); it is not affiliated to a foreign government.

Religious affiliation

No religious affiliation is stated in the school's public listings; BASIS International School Guangzhou operates as a non‑religious / secular international school.

School day structure

The school follows the typical international‑school model with different timetables by division (early years, primary, middle, high). The school's public pages do not publish a single, division‑wide bell schedule online, so exact start/end times, break and lunch windows are best confirmed via the school's current calendar or parent handbook.

Bus service

Local listings and parent‑oriented pages indicate the school charges for and offers a paid school‑bus service (校车), though publicly available sources do not publish routes or operator details. For routes, stops, fees and registration deadlines contact the school's admissions or operations office directly.

Application fee
- One-time application / registration fee: RMB 2,000.

Tuition — published annual amounts (per year group)
- Early childhood / Kindergarten 2 (K2): RMB 211,200 (annual).
- Kindergarten 3 (K3): RMB 236,580 (annual).
- Grades 1–8: RMB 258,020 (annual).
- Grades 9–12: RMB 280,500 (annual).

Per-term presentation (school publishes annual tuition; per-term figures below are arithmetic conversions and noted as estimates)
- The school's published charges are expressed as annual tuition. For budgeting, parents sometimes convert annual tuition into equal term amounts. If the annual fee is split into two equal terms, the per-term estimates are: K2 RMB 105,600; K3 RMB 118,290; G1–G8 RMB 129,010; G9–G12 RMB 140,250. (This is an arithmetic division of the annual amounts; it is an inferred per-term breakdown, not an official school billing schedule.)

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition figures are published as annual amounts; parents are required to complete registration and the associated admission formalities promptly after an offer is made (instructions and deadlines are given at time of offer).

Boarding (where applicable)
- Boarding is available (boarding places open from upper primary onwards at this campus). Boarding is charged separately from tuition; published fee materials for the school list boarding as an additional cost but do not publish a single, universal boarding rate on the public summaries. Parents should plan for an additional boarding charge if a student takes up residence.

Other costs and typical additional charges
- Common additional costs (not included in the annual tuition above): textbooks and learning resources, uniforms, meals (breakfast/lunch), school bus/transport, extracurricular/activity fees, field trips and examination fees. These are itemised separately and billed in addition to tuition.

Refunds and reductions
- Published school material and third‑party fee summaries indicate that fees are not reduced or refunded for absence, suspension or periods when classes are not attended; one statement notes no fee reduction or refund will be made for absence, suspension or similar reasons.

Fee payment options and invoicing (practice used at international schools in the region)
- The school issues invoices for tuition and additional charges; parents complete payment according to invoice instructions and stated deadlines. International schools in China commonly accept bank transfer for school invoices; other electronic payment channels or card gateways may be used for certain payments depending on the invoice. (Example of bank‑transfer invoicing practice used by international schools in China.)

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) on its official website or in publicly available materials.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN), including which types of needs it can support or whether it is a specialist SEN institution.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding English as an Additional Language (EAL) provision or any specific EAL programmes, staff, or initiatives.

Mental Wellbeing

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding mental wellbeing provision, including counselling, wellbeing programmes, or staff roles focused on student mental health.

Safeguarding

The school does not publicly disclose detailed safeguarding or child protection policies and procedures on its official website or in publicly available materials.

History

BASIS International School Guangzhou opened in August 2017 as the second BASIS International School in China. It launched with roughly 400 students and expanded toward a planned capacity of about 1,100–1,200 students. The campus was the first BASIS International School in the network to introduce a weekday boarding program. The school celebrated its first graduating class in 2021.

Community

The school describes “community” as a core value: teachers live near the campus and many students live on-site as weekday boarders, which the school says fosters frequent informal interaction among staff, parents and students. Campus life includes regular cultural and performing-arts activities (examples shown on school pages include winter concerts and an art festival), and students run extracurricular groups such as a Broadway Theatre Arts Club that stages performances. Boarding-house routines and evening campus activities are mentioned as recurring elements of community life.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

Publicly available school materials and network pages emphasize parent engagement and community events but do not present a clearly labelled, detailed Parent Teacher Association (PTA) page or a publicly posted PTA calendar for the Guangzhou campus. The school's news and image captions refer to events where parents typically participate—winter concert, art festival and other school-wide occasions—yet a distinct PTA committee, officer list, or regular meeting schedule was not found on the school's public pages. For many international schools, information about formal PTA roles, volunteer sign-ups, country booths for International Day, and parent fundraising appears in internal newsletters or a parent portal rather than on the public website; that appears to be the case here as well. If you need precise names, meeting minutes, or a current event calendar, I can look for recent school newsletters, social-media posts, or contact the school's admissions/parent liaison to obtain PTA officer names and a list of parent-led activities.

Facilities Overview

The school is located in the Science City suburb of Guangzhou, set among green spaces and rolling hills. The campus has boarding facilities for more than 450 students. The school has spacious classrooms and a range of facilities to support student life. It features an indoor play area, a library, an Apple computer lab, a theater, and a cafeteria.

Sports Facilities

Outdoor activity space for soccer and track supports physical education and team activities. The campus has two basketball courts. It includes an indoor playground for indoor activities. These facilities support both competitive athletics and recreational physical education.

Academic Facilities

State-of-the-art classrooms support daily instruction. The library provides access to books and digital resources. An Apple computer lab supports technology-enabled learning. A theater is used for performances and presentations. A cafeteria serves meals to students and staff. Boarding facilities accommodate more than 450 students.

Extra Curricular Facilities

An upper school drama program provides performance opportunities and has earned national recognition. The arts program includes events such as an art festival. A theater on campus is used for performances and presentations. The campus hosted a Winter concert in 2021, demonstrating ongoing arts programming.

Academic & Intellectual

The school follows the BASIS Curriculum and offers AP courses. It serves students from Pre-K through Grade 12. The first graduating class in 2021 achieved a 93% acceptance rate to Top 50 universities, including the University of Oxford. The Economics team won the global round of the National Economics Challenge in 2019.

Arts & Creative

The school supports the performing and visual arts through theater and visual arts programs. Students participate in arts events and productions, including art festivals. Facilities include a theater and an Apple computer lab used for arts and design. The school encourages creativity through electives and ensemble activities.

Cultural & Language

The school uses English as the language of instruction. The student body is internationally diverse, promoting cross-cultural understanding. The program emphasizes global perspectives and collaborative learning.

Social & Hobbies

After-school clubs and activities are available to students. Activities emphasize collaboration, creativity, and personal interests. Students can participate in competitions and performances. The school culture encourages social connection and exploration.

Community & Service

Weekday boarding program is available. Boarding facilities support on-campus living for many students. Campus life emphasizes community and collaboration among students, teachers, and families. The setting fosters a close-knit, supportive environment.

Leadership & Professional

Student leadership opportunities exist through clubs and student organizations. The program emphasizes development of leadership, teamwork, and communication skills. Many graduates pursue higher education at top universities and take on leadership roles. Career development opportunities are integrated into the program.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

Facilities include athletic spaces for soccer and track, two basketball courts, and an indoor playground. The community emphasizes physical activity, wellness, and healthy lifestyles. A library supports reading and study.

Admissions

1. Express interest and register: Start by completing the school's online/printed personal information or registration form to place your child in the admissions queue. Parents should confirm the correct grade-for-age cut-off (the school publishes grade/age guidance by September 1) and check whether the intake you want is open (some years/grades may be closed). Keep a copy of the completed form and note any scheduled campus tour or open‑house date that the admissions office gives you.

2. Pay the application fee: After registering you must pay the application fee (published examples show RMB 2,000). The fee is typically non‑refundable; some school communications indicate it may be credited toward fees if the student is admitted, so ask the admissions officer whether that applies in your case. Save proof of payment — the school will require it when you submit the rest of the application materials.

3. Submit required documents: Prepare and submit the documents the school requests — commonly a copy of the child's passport/ID, official transcripts or school reports for the past one to two years, and teacher recommendations. The school's admissions guidance (published examples) lists these items specifically; parents should also be ready to provide proof of residency/visa status if requested and to ask whether immunization records or translated documents are needed. Make sure all academic records are official (signed/stamped) and translated into English if requested.

4. Student assessment and observation: Assessment format depends on grade. For Early Childhood (PreK–K1/K2) the school uses group‑based play/observation and an English-language listening/follow‑instructions check; for Grades 2–9 the published process includes a written assessment, behaviour observation and a student interview. Expect assessments to check English, mathematics and age‑appropriate reasoning; families should confirm the exact testing date, location and whether any preparation materials are allowed.

5. Parent interview and school interview outcomes: A parent/guardian interview is part of the process — the school expects to discuss educational expectations and the family's support for the pupil's learning. After assessments and interviews, the school will notify families of the decision by email; the admissions pages indicate the school issues offers and then asks parents to complete enrolment paperwork. If you receive an offer, read the acceptance letter carefully for payment deadlines, required paperwork, and any conditions of admission (for example, final official transcripts).

6. Acceptance, enrollment steps and deadlines: When offered a place you will be asked to follow the school's enrolment procedure within the stated timeframe (published examples show a requirement to complete admission steps within five working days of the offer). The enrollment steps usually include signing the contract and paying the tuition/fee balance or deposit; confirm with admissions what portion of the initial fees is refundable, how and when tuition is billed, and what is excluded (meals, uniforms, school bus, activities are commonly extra). Keep copies of all signed documents and payment receipts.

7. Eligibility and grade limits: BASIS International School Guangzhou publicly states it only accepts students holding a foreign passport (including Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan passport holders) and notes some upper grades may not be open to new external applicants (for example, the school has stated it does not accept applications into Grade 10 or above at times). Before applying, confirm with the admissions office that your child's passport/visa status and the target grade are eligible for intake in the year you want.

8. Boarding, logistics and follow up: If you are applying for boarding, the school publishes boarding capacity and operates a boarding programme for middle/high school students; if you plan to use boarding or school transport, confirm availability and extra costs before accepting an offer. If a grade is full or you have timeline questions, ask the admissions team directly for next steps and for written clarification of deadlines, fee refund conditions and required health/administration paperwork. Always request the admissions contact name/email and keep a copy of all correspondence.

Scholarships

Does the school offer scholarships: Yes — BASIS schools in China run a multi‑campus ‘BASIS Global & 爱圣 International (Aisheng) Global Excellence Student Scholarship' that includes BASIS International School Guangzhou among participating campuses in some years. The programme offers competitive full and half scholarships for incoming high‑school–level students (generally for Grade 9 entry) that can cover four years of tuition and, at campuses that provide boarding, may cover boarding fees as part of the package. Exact award amounts are calculated from the school's tuition for the year the scholarship applies.

Who may apply and what the awards cover: The scholarship targets top academic candidates with leadership potential; awards are offered as full (four years' tuition and, if applicable, boarding) or half scholarships (half the tuition or boarding). Awards are limited in number and granted after multi‑stage selection. Families should note that even when tuition is covered, schools commonly expect parents to pay other charges (books, activities, travel, some administrative fees) unless the scholarship states otherwise.

Application materials and selection stages (published examples): The scholarship application typically requires an application form, standardized English scores (published guidance cites TOEFL at ~105 or Duolingo ~135 as an example requirement), two teacher recommendation letters, official transcripts for the past two years, a short self‑introduction video, and a portfolio of academic/extra‑curricular work. Shortlisted students usually sit multi‑subject written tests and take interviews (including presentations, speeches or debate elements) before a final review by a scholarship panel. There is commonly an application fee for the scholarship round (published examples show an RMB 2,000 fee that may be refundable if the student is awarded the scholarship), and timelines/deadlines are set each year by the programme. Because procedures and score thresholds are updated year to year, families should request the current scholarship brief and exact deadlines from the Guangzhou admissions office.

How to proceed: If you want to pursue a scholarship, contact the Guangzhou admissions office directly to request the most recent scholarship brief and application form, confirm eligibility, and obtain exact deadlines and submission addresses. Scholarship rules and award amounts change by year, so always rely on the official school scholarship brief for final requirements.

Waitlist

Publicly available admissions information for BASIS International School Guangzhou does not set out a formal, published waitlist policy on the school website or in the standard admissions guidance that we found.

Practical effect and recommended action: Because the school publishes a fixed capacity and grade intake plan, if a requested grade is full the school typically records continued interest and may place applicants on an internal waiting/interest list (this is a standard practice for many international schools; the school's admissions pages describe limited vacancies and enrolment planning but do not publish a public FAQ about waitlist mechanics). Parents should therefore ask admissions whether a formal waitlist exists, how placements are prioritised, whether siblings or current students get priority, and what the typical wait time is. (This statement about internal waiting lists is an inference based on the school's published intake/capacity information and common practice; confirm directly with the school.)

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Guangzhou SCA School

Instructs in English, Mandarin

Fees RMB 211,800 - 241,800

Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)

Guangzhou SCA School is an expatriate-focused international school in Sino-Singapore Knowledge City, Huangpu District, Guangzhou. The curriculum spans primary to senior secondary, combining the Chinese national curriculum with international programs. Primary School (grades 1–6) uses a China-Singapore integrated curriculum aligned with Singaporean standards and organized around six supra-disciplinary inquiry themes. Secondary School (grades 7–9) follows China's national standards while incorporating international teaching concepts. High School (grades 10–12) blends the National Senior High School Curriculum with IGCSE, A-Levels, IBDP and gaokao added in 2023. Instruction is in English and Chinese, and the school has been an IB World School since May 26, 2023. The campus covers 70,000 square meters with over 100,000 square meters of construction area, designed by DP Architects. Distinctive features include a multi-sports curriculum (golf, swimming, Jiu Jitsu, equestrian, rock climbing, football, tennis), a bilingual, bicultural environment, and facilities such as a heated indoor pool, theatre, art museum, science labs, and a learning centre.

Location

China-Singapore Guangzhou Knowledge City, Huangpu District, Guangzhou, China. The school is affiliated with the Hwa Chong Family of Schools and focuses on bilingual, bicultural education within that Knowledge City setting. It spans a 12-year China-Singapore integrated international education, serving primary, junior secondary and senior secondary levels, with a gaokao pathway added for domestic university admission in 2023.

Stages

12-year China-Singapore integrated international education spanning primary, junior secondary and senior secondary levels; gaokao pathway added for domestic university admission in 2023.

Type

International school for expatriate students

Application and enrollment fees
- Application / online registration fee: the school operates an online registration system; a specific, published application or acceptance fee amount is not listed in the school's public registration materials.

Tuition fees (detailed by programme and billing unit)
- Primary (小学) and Lower Secondary / Junior (初中) – billing unit: per semester: CNY 105,900; equivalent per academic year (two semesters): CNY 211,800.
- Domestic / regular Senior High (普通高中) – billing unit: per semester: CNY 49,000; equivalent per academic year (two semesters): CNY 98,000. This entry is listed for the school's general high‑school programme.
- International senior‑high programmes (A‑Level and IBDP) – billing unit: per academic year: CNY 241,800. Boarding, catering, uniform and other miscellaneous charges for these international programmes are specified as additional items charged according to actuals.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Standard billing cycle: tuition for most programmes is structured and published either per semester (many programmes) or per academic year (certain international programmes). Families are billed according to the programme's stated unit (per semester or per year) and must settle the amounts for the applicable billing unit to secure registration/enrolment.
- Specific payment deadlines, instalment options, late‑payment penalties, and the exact timing required to secure a confirmed seat are determined by the school's admissions/finance office and are not itemised as fixed amounts on the school's public registration pages.

Boarding / residence fees
- Duty/limit for primary & junior boarding (where applicable): CNY 9,700 per semester (CNY 19,400 per year) is the published boarding fee standard for the school's primary and junior levels in the municipal charging approval.
- For the school's main (general) high‑school programme the boarding fee shown in school district publications is CNY 10,000 per semester (included in certain package descriptions for boarding students).
- For international A‑Level / IBDP cohorts, boarding and related living charges are listed as additional items charged according to actual costs and arrangements for that programme.

Other compulsory and typical additional costs
- Meals / catering: charged in addition to tuition; charged as actuals for most programmes. For some boarding packages the boarding/room fee description indicates portions of catering or on‑campus medical/cleaning services may be included, while daily meals may be charged separately.
- Uniforms: the school publishes uniform style information; actual uniform procurement is treated as an additional cost and (where specified for particular classes/packages) has been listed in municipal documents as a one‑time item (example: CNY 4,000 one‑time for a specified public‑funded boarding package). The school administers uniform procurement in accordance with local procurement rules; final prices are charged at the time of distribution/purchase.
- Textbooks, learning materials and supplementary course materials: charged separately or on a cost‑recovery basis; for some programmes textbooks/learning resources are included in package statements, while for other programmes they are listed as additional charges to be collected as applicable.
- School bus / transport, medical services, laundry and bedding (for boarding), extra‑curricular activities and optional trips: these are additional charges and are collected according to the service chosen or the boarding package selected. Some boarding packages explicitly bundle cleaning, laundry and on‑campus medical services into the boarding package while other items remain “charged as actuals.”

Refund information
- No single, publicly posted, itemised refund schedule or a full refund policy for every fee type (application, tuition instalments, deposits, uniform purchases) is published on the school's public registration pages. Refund entitlement and the calculation method (for withdrawal, cancellation or early‑departure) are handled under the school's enrolment/financial policies and typically appear in the enrolment contract or finance/registration materials provided to admitted families.

Fee payment options
- The school's public registration interface is available online; however the specific payment channels (bank transfer, credit card, Alipay, WeChat Pay, etc.) and the exact instructions for payment are not itemised on the school's public registration page. Families must follow the school's admission and finance instructions after an offer is issued for the authorised payment channels and the exact billing statement.

Notes on how the school presents charges
- The school's fees are presented by programme and by billing unit (per semester or per year) and some programmes/packages are shown with bundled items while others list tuition separately and charge boarding, meals, uniforms and extras as additional items. Municipal approvals and programme listings show both per‑semester and per‑year figures depending on programme type.

Concise statement about unavailable specifics
- Specific amounts that are not published publicly on the school's admissions/registration pages (for example exact online application fee, registration/deposit amounts, detailed payment deadlines, instalment schedules, and the school's accepted payment channels) are administered through the school's admissions and finance office and will be provided to families at offer/registration.

Boarding Arrangements

Boarding arrangements: The school can accommodate 3,000 students with 2,000 dormitory beds. Dormitories are available on campus.

Uniform Requirement

Uniform requirement: Uniform styles and types have been published following a vote. The uniform styles are publicly posted.

Food Options

Food options: On-campus restaurants and cafes are available on site. The campus facilities include restaurants and cafes.

House System

House system: There are three houses—Mingde Hall, Lida Hall, and Ziqiang Hall. Students are assigned to a house to participate in activities and leadership roles within the house system.

Governance and Ownership

Governance and ownership: Guangzhou SCA School is affiliated with the Hwa Chong Family of Schools and receives strong support from Hwa Chong in academics and faculty, with a core teaching and management team seconded from Hwa Chong to lead operations.

Curriculum

Primary School (Grade 1-6) uses a China-Singapore integrated school-based curriculum based on China's national curriculum and international education philosophy, aligned with Singaporean primary education standards. Secondary School (Grade 7-9) follows China's national curriculum standards while integrating advanced international teaching concepts and methodologies. High School (Grade 10-12) integrates China's National Senior High School Curriculum Standards and offers IGCSE, A-Level, IBDP, and national regular high-school programmes. The Primary School Curriculum is built around six supra-disciplinary inquiry themes. The Singapore Mathematics Curriculum uses MOE-approved textbooks with CPA teaching method and heuristics; the English Curriculum uses MOE textbooks with STELLAR strategies (Shared Reading, Supported Reading, Know-Want-Learned, Writing Process Cycle). The Multi-Sports Curriculum offers golf, swimming, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, equestrian, rock climbing, football and tennis. Guangzhou SCA School is an IB World School since May 26, 2023, with instruction in English and Chinese.

Gifted and Talented

Scholarships for outstanding students include the Kah Kee Award, Siyuan Award, Ziqiang Award, and Dongliang Award; these awards recognize leadership, academic achievement and character across different grade levels.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

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Special Educational Needs (SEN)

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English as an Additional Language (EAL)

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Mental Wellbeing

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Safeguarding

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History

Guangzhou SCA School is affiliated with the Hwa Chong Family of Schools. The Hwa Chong tradition began in 1919 with the founding of Hwa Chong Institution in Singapore. In 2021, the China-Singapore Guangzhou Knowledge City partnership brought SCA Guangzhou into collaboration with Nanyang Hwa Chong in Singapore, adopting Tan Kah Kee's mantle and a vision of an Asian institution with global impact. SCA Guangzhou offers a 12-year China-Singapore integrated international education across primary, junior secondary and senior secondary levels, with a gaokao pathway added in 2023. Guangzhou SCA International School (ISCA) provides an expatriate-focused international education fully aligned with internationally recognized accreditation standards, drawing on Singaporean educational resources and a bilingual and bicultural approach, with a core teaching and management team seconded from Hwa Chong to lead operations.

Community

Community life includes international events such as Singapore's National Day receptions where SCA was invited to perform, exchanges with Hwa Chong International School in Singapore, and cross-border school activities. Guangzhou SCA School celebrated its 4th anniversary on March 21, 2025 with related activities. The school has become an overseas examination center for Singapore's iPSLE, reflecting its active participation in international assessment networks.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

The New SCA PSG (Parents' School Group) is elected from grade-level parent representatives at the start of each school year. Its main purpose is to establish close cooperation between the school and parents to support students in embodying SCA core values and achieving excellent results. The PSG provides feedback on school policies and practices, participates in or organizes parent experience sharing to create a positive learning environment, and facilitates effective communication between parents and the school. It also shares social resources, encourages student involvement in community work, research projects, volunteer activities, and arts and music performances. The first PSG meeting elected members for the 2022-2023 school year.

Facilities Overview

The campus covers 70,000 square meters with a construction area over 100,000 square meters. The buildings were designed by DP Architects and the landscape by Guangzhou Design Institute. Facilities on campus include natural turfs, a national first-class standard football field, and an athletics field. The campus has a heated indoor swimming pool, a music room, a theater, and an art museum. It also includes a multi-purpose hall, a science laboratory, a learning centre, restaurants, gyms, and cafes to support student life.

Sports Facilities

The campus features a national first-class standard football field. It has an athletics field. There is a heated indoor swimming pool for aquatic activities. An indoor sports hall provides covered PE space. Outdoor sports facilities are available for PE and sports.

Academic Facilities

A science laboratory is on campus. A learning centre is provided to support study and research. A music room supports music education. A theatre supports performing arts and productions. An art museum provides space for visual arts education and exhibitions.

Extra Curricular Facilities

Restaurants and cafes on campus provide dining options. Gyms support student fitness and extracurricular activities. A multi-purpose hall hosts clubs, assemblies, and events. The theater supports performances and cultural activities. The art museum offers space for art exhibitions as part of arts clubs.

Academic & Intellectual

Guangzhou SCA School is an IB World School authorized to offer the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, Diploma Programme, and Career-related Programme. Instruction is in English and Chinese. Students study a broad international curriculum, including Mathematics Analysis, Business Management, Biology, Visual Arts, Economics, Physics, English B, Chemistry, Theory of Knowledge, and Chinese A (LAL).

Arts & Creative

Student-led clubs include basketball, football, the Model Club, the Business Club, and the Horticulture Club, as well as a band. The SCA Band, Fantastica, has performed at Open Day, Innovation Day, and Arts Festival, showcasing student creativity.

Cultural & Language

Language learning is emphasized; students have opportunities to learn additional languages to broaden international perspectives.

Social & Hobbies

Clubs and activities are student-led and organized around shared interests; the CCA program brings together basketball, football, the Model Club, the Business Club, the Horticulture Club, and the Band, with guidance from experienced teachers.

Community & Service

Volunteerism is embedded in campus life. Student leadership and activities include opening events, campus tours for visiting parents, and other roles that help the school community.

Leadership & Professional

Leadership is central to the school's culture. The Student Council, three academies (Mingde, Lida, and Ziqiang), and the CCA platform form the core student leadership structures; leaders are elected after campaigns, undergo a trial period, and serve as school ambassadors. The inaugural leadership cohort for the second term was sworn in at a formal ceremony.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

Threefold education focuses on Learning, Living, and Leadership. Three academies foster teamwork and individual growth, and students participate in sport and arts activities; basketball and football teams are part of daily life, and band and other clubs contribute to a balanced, wellbeing-oriented school culture.

Admissions

The school offers Primary School, Middle School, and International High School programs and has capacity for 3,000 students (2,000 boarding places). Enrollment targets and application process: Primary School – Grade 1 to Grade 6; Application Process: 1) Consultation — follow the school's official WeChat account and sign up for online/offline SCA TALKS to understand the school's educational strengths and curriculum features. 2) Schedule a campus visit — scan the QR code to book a campus visit. 3) Intention registration — communicate with admissions staff to fill out the admission intention registration form. 4) Home–school communication — the school arranges discussions in the order of parent appointments and confirms the intention. Middle School – Grade 1 (eligible students); Application Process — same four steps as Primary. International High School – Grade 10; Application Process — same four steps as Primary. Domestic General High School – Grade 10 to Grade 12 (including a Grade 12 repeat class); Application Process — same four steps as Primary. Admissions hotlines: Primary School 191-2822-0021; Middle School 180-2450-8129; International High School 166-0201-2303; Domestic High School 185-2921-2791.

Scholarships

The school offers scholarships: Kah Kee Award for senior high school students with outstanding learning ability and leadership; Siyuan Award for students from Grade 5 and above (including junior and senior high) with excellent academic performance and outstanding character; Ziqiang Award for students from Grade 4 and above (including junior and senior high) with excellent character and talents in mathematics, sports, arts, science and technology, or other fields; Dongliang Award for Grade 12 students with outstanding university admission results. For the latest scholarship application information, follow the school's official WeChat account: 广州新侨学校SCA. Scholarships for Domestic High School are awarded based on High School Entrance Examination results, with multiple tiers of rewards including tuition waivers up to a full scholarship. For detailed policies, consult the school in person. The evaluation of scholarship recipients is conducted by the SCA assessment committee, and the right for final interpretation resides with SCA.

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ISA Liwan International School

Instructs in English, Mandarin

Ages 2 - 18 years

Fees RMB 204,000 - 222,000

Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)

ISA Liwan (ISA Liwan International School / ISA Wenhua Liwan School) is a K–12 campus in Guangzhou's Liwan District. The school site describes the campus as located on Hailong Road, about 800 metres from Longxi (Guangfo) Metro Station, and occupying a large campus with sports facilities, an aquatics centre, an 800-seat auditorium and two libraries. ISA Liwan delivers IB-framed programmes across age groups (PYP in Primary; MYP authorised in 2024; IBDP authorised December 2023) and lists additional international pathways (A Level, AP, IGCSE/HKDSE and Chinese national curriculum pathways through the Wenhua programme). The website also describes an international boarding provision, a school bus service, more than 60 co-curricular options and a CCA structure that includes arts, sports, languages and leadership strands.

Location

ISA Liwan International School is on Hailong Road in Liwan District, Guangzhou — the campus sits on the Guangzhou–Foshan boundary area. The school is reported to be about 800 metres from Longxi Station on the Guangzhou–Foshan metro line, and the campus is described as adjacent to a Foshan waterway and local road links. For precise commuting details from a specific address, contact the school's admissions team.

Stages

The school is described as a K–12 provision covering Early Years, Primary (IB PYP/UK EYFS-aligned) and Secondary (Middle and High School) programmes. The website presents pathways for Early Years through to senior grades and indicates international curriculum frameworks (IB).

Type

ISA Liwan is an international, co-educational day school and is part of the ISA International Education Group. The school's published material also refers to an immersive international boarding programme available for Primary, Middle and High School students; check admissions for boarding capacity and rules.

Additional learning support

The school's public pages do not give a detailed published special educational needs (SEN) or additional learning needs (ALN) policy for ISA Liwan specifically. ISA group schools publish Access & Inclusion frameworks (for example ISA Wuhan's Access & Inclusion policy describing tiered support), so parents should contact ISA Liwan admissions to request the school's current learning‑support policy, assessment process and examples of in‑school provisions.

Country affiliation

ISA Liwan is an international school located in Guangzhou, China, and is operated by the ISA International Education Group; it is not presented as being affiliated to any foreign national government.

Religious affiliation

The school does not state any religious affiliation on its public pages; it presents itself as a secular international school.

School day structure

The school's public website does not publish a detailed daily timetable (start/end times or exact break/lunch times) for each age group. For specific start/end times, daily schedules and any before/after‑school care options, contact the admissions team listed on the school's contact page.

Bus service

The school describes an organised school‑bus service operated through a school bus centre; the site notes routes are designed so individual journeys take under an hour. The bus service is presented as a school‑managed transport option — parents should contact admissions for route maps, stop locations, costs, pick‑up/drop‑off times and safety arrangements.

Application fee
- A one-off application/enrolment fee is reported as RMB 1,000.

Tuition fees (full detail by year group)
- Nursery 2 (age 2): Annual tuition RMB 208,000 (per-term equivalent RMB 104,000 if divided into two equal terms).
- Kindergarten 1 (age 3): Annual tuition RMB 208,000 (per-term equivalent RMB 104,000).
- Kindergarten 2 (age 4): Annual tuition RMB 238,000 (per-term equivalent RMB 119,000).
- Kindergarten 3 (age 5): Annual tuition RMB 238,000 (per-term equivalent RMB 119,000).
- Grade 1 – Grade 3 (primary lower years): Annual tuition RMB 258,000 (per-term equivalent RMB 129,000).
- Grade 4 – Grade 5 (primary upper years): Annual tuition RMB 268,000 (per-term equivalent RMB 134,000).
- Grade 6 – Grade 8 (lower secondary/MYP): Annual tuition RMB 288,000 (per-term equivalent RMB 144,000).
- Grade 9 – Grade 10 (IGCSE/early upper secondary): Annual tuition RMB 298,000 (per-term equivalent RMB 149,000).
- Grade 11 – Grade 12 (IB Diploma/A-levels): Annual tuition RMB 308,000 (per-term equivalent RMB 154,000).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- For the ISA Wenhua (domestic) track, official approvals list tuition on a per-semester basis (for example: primary RMB 102,000 per semester; lower secondary RMB 111,000 per semester). This same local approval also specifies semester-based boarding charges where applicable.
- For the international (foreign-children) school, published materials show annual tuition figures by grade; the school's published fees are presented as annual amounts and parents are directed to the school for billing arrangements (many international schools offer semester or instalment options, but the school's published fee list provides annual totals).

Boarding fees
- Boarding is available. Reported figures indicate an optional boarding charge equivalent to RMB 50,000 per year (reported as RMB 25,000 per semester in some official notices for the Wenhua/domestic school).

Other costs and common additional fees
- Additional variable charges commonly applied: meals, school bus, uniforms, textbooks and learning materials, external examination fees, extracurricular activities, and one-off enrolment deposits or assurance fees. Local public notices state that ancillary/service charges follow public-school management rules. Specific amounts for these items are not listed in the school's public fee summary.

Refund information
- No detailed public refund policy for tuition or deposits was found in the school's public fee disclosures. The school's charging framework is subject to Guangzhou municipal fee approval and ancillary charges are governed by local regulations. Parents should expect refund and cancellation handling to follow those regulatory and contractual terms.

Fee payment options
- The school's public fee listings do not explicitly publish a full list of accepted payment methods. Typical channels for international schools in China include international bank transfer (SWIFT), domestic bank transfer, and local digital payments (Alipay/WeChat) or card payments; however, no definitive public statement of accepted methods for ISA Liwan was located in the published fee pages. For precise payment instructions and available instalment plans, the school's admissions office is the listed point of contact.

Summary of sources and limits of public information
- Published fee amounts by grade and boarding levels are available in the school-fee summaries and education directories; local government approvals specify semester fees for the Wenhua/domestic track. Public materials do not provide a complete public schedule of application/registration timing, the school's formal refund policy text, or a definitive public list of accepted payment methods.

Boarding Arrangements

ISA Liwan offers an International Boarding Community for students from primary to high school. Boarding facilities include a study area and a student lounge on each floor, with two house parents per floor to guide and support boarders. A UK-based Head of Boarding oversees the programme; security includes curfews and Wellbeing Center support, with ongoing communication with parents.

Uniform Requirement

The school has a uniform. Uniforms are designed from washable materials for comfort and practicality, suitable for each season, and include formal wear, sportswear, swimwear, ties, and shoes.

Food Options

The cafeteria serves Chinese, Western, vegetarian, bakery, and pastry meals, along with global cuisine. It can support events such as parties and baking and non-baking lessons.

House System

ISA Liwan has a four-house system. The four houses are 弘毅、博学、求真、至善, and the system supports pastoral care, cross-age collaboration, competitions, and student leadership, with house points contributing to a sense of belonging.

Governance and Ownership

The school is part of the ISA International Education Group (ISAIEG), a network of international schools that provides diverse pathways such as IB, CNC, A Level, AP, HKDSE and other programmes.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

ISA Liwan states that “Student Support” is integral to school life and lists specific pastoral systems including mentorship programmes, a house system, boarding services, parent–school communication and student management to promote a positive, inclusive community and students' wellbeing. The school says these systems are designed to nurture students' personal and social development and to provide personalised care through higher adult-to-student ratios in houses. The site also notes a Learning Support Centre that works with pastoral teams to support individual learners. These provisions are described on the school's Pastoral Care page.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The school's website describes a Learning Support Centre and a Student Support Centre that provide learning support integrated with teaching, pastoral and psychological services. ISA Liwan says these centres aim to create a positive environment and offer academic and learning support for students with different abilities. The website does not specify which particular categories of special educational needs (for example, specific learning difficulties, autism spectrum, or physical disabilities) it can support. The site also does not present itself as a specialist SEN institution; it describes mainstream student support rather than specialist special-education provision.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Early Years and primary information shows an immersive bilingual approach with English-language lessons and specific EAL provision listed in timetables, and the school describes differentiated language teaching from early years. Boarding and pastoral information also states the school runs targeted language and English-improvement courses (including TOEFL/IELTS preparation and small-group English classes) as part of its boarding learning support. These pages indicate curricular and extra-curricular English support rather than a standalone external EAL certification programme. Details about staff numbers or named EAL specialists are not published on the site.

Mental Wellbeing

The website describes a Wellbeing/Student Support Centre that provides group activities, group and individual counselling and preventive and intervention services, and it says boarding staff must hold a mental-health education certificate to better support boarders. The school also notes that experienced psychological experts and teachers will provide psychological counselling and wellbeing lectures. The Health Clinic page indicates on-campus medical provision and CPR/AED training that support student health and emergency response. The site therefore presents a combination of counselling, boarding-focused pastoral care and on-site health services as its mental-wellbeing provision.

Safeguarding

ISA Liwan's website describes campus security measures (an ‘advanced intelligent campus system', 24-hour security and surveillance), boarding safeguards such as house parents, curfew and regular roll-calls, and an on-site Health Clinic with nursing cover and emergency preparedness (CPR/AED training). The boarding page states house parents are “ever present” for counselling and safety, and the Pastoral Care page describes the house system and home–school communication as part of student protection. The site sets out these operational safeguarding measures but does not publish a clearly labelled, standalone child-protection or safeguarding policy document that is publicly accessible from the pages reviewed.

History

ISA Liwan was developed by the ISA International Education Group (ISAIEG) as a single K–12 campus that includes ISA Wenhua Liwan School (dual pathways) and ISA Liwan International School. The project was built with independent property rights under ISAIEG and an investment reported at about US$180 million. The campus was planned to open in the autumn of 2022 and operates both international and domestic pathways, with an international boarding programme. The campus build and services have been recognised with a WELL Gold certification for its built environment.

Community

The school presents itself as a multicultural boarding and day community that runs regular family-facing and cultural events. Recent school news lists activities such as an IPY Curriculum Night (19 Sept 2024), a Mid‑Autumn Festival celebration, and visits from university representatives (for example, an admissions visit from the University of Wisconsin–Madison). The school also describes ongoing student support structures and a wide range of co‑curricular offerings including house and mentor programmes.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

ISA Liwan's parent organisation is run as a Parent Support Group (PSG) that was established in 2022 with elected representatives and an executive committee. The PSG is described as a bridge between families and the school, intended to deepen home–school collaboration and advise on school activities. School reporting notes a formal PSG launch with elected officers and a special reception for representatives, and more recently a Home‑School Partnership meeting held on 23 October 2024. Mr. Li Haihong is reported as the PSG chair, and senior school leaders (including the campus head and the international school head) have participated in PSG meetings. Published accounts of PSG work cite practical activities such as planning festival booths, advising on Curriculum Night and other events, and coordinating communication between families and the school for both domestic and international pathways.

Admissions

1. Initial enquiry and application: Start by submitting the school's online admission inquiry or application form (the school publishes an enquiry form for grade intention and contact details). The school's published process asks parents to provide the application form plus “supporting materials” and to indicate the intended grade; the site's enquiry form shows the EY1–G11 grade choices and basic contact fields. Because the school's site does not list every required document, parents should be prepared to provide recent school reports, passport/ID and any residency paperwork the family holds and confirm exact document requirements with admissions.

2. Admissions office review: After you submit the application and supporting materials the Admissions Office reviews the file to confirm the candidate's eligibility and the appropriate entry level. The school's published outline states that this review is an early gate before arranging assessments and helps determine whether an entrance assessment or interview is needed. Expect the review to consider the age cutoff (the school uses a September 1 cut‑off for age placement) and the published approximate class sizes (around 20 pupils for EY and ~24 for primary classes).

3. Entrance assessment or interview: The school arranges an entrance examination, assessment or interview as part of the process to place the child at the correct level; this applies across age ranges listed in the admissions plan. Parents should ask admissions in advance what format the assessment will take for their child's grade (group activities for early years, literacy/math tasks for primary, subject tests for older grades). Bring originals of school reports or samples of recent work if requested — these often speed up the placement decision.

4. Placement confirmation: Following assessment, the school confirms the recommended enrollment level and class allocation; this is the point when you will know whether there is a place available for the intended intake. Because class sizes are capped (the school publishes approximate sizes), availability for a particular grade can vary and places may fill quickly for popular year groups. If you need a specific start date or have constraints (boarding, transport, bilingual needs), mention these early so they can be considered in placement.

5. Offer letter and invoice: The school issues an Admissions Offer Letter together with an invoice if a place is offered; the published procedure explicitly lists issuing an offer and invoice as the next step. Parents should review the offer package carefully for the payment deadline, whether the fee quoted is annual or first‑year only, and any non‑refundable registration charges. The school's admissions materials make clear that payment by the stated deadline is required to secure the place.

6. Tuition and fees: The school's publicly reported annual tuition range for the international stream is in the region of CNY 208,000–308,000 (figures published for the 2025/2026 academic year show per‑grade totals that vary by year). Parents should confirm which extras are not included (for example, some schools exclude transport, uniforms, exam or activity fees) and request an itemised invoice so they know what is covered by the published amount. Fees are subject to change and the published figures should be verified directly with the school before making a payment.

7. Payment and enrolment finalisation: Pay the invoice by the deadline stated on the Offer Letter; the school's procedure states “Pay fees before specific deadline” as the final step before enrolment. Keep proof of payment and request written confirmation of enrolment and start date. If your child requires a visa, boarding place or other administrative support, confirm those arrangements as payments are completed so the school can prepare arrival and orientation.

8. Practical points and follow up: Note the school's age cut‑off (September 1) and class capacity when planning application timing; late applications may require waiting for a vacancy or joining via the school's intake windows. Keep a copy of all exchanged correspondence and the Offer Letter for your records.

Scholarships

ISA Liwan publishes a scholarship programme for its international school students covering several categories (academic, arts, sports, science, environment, public service, entrepreneurship and business). The school states scholarship waivers range from 30% up to 100% of annual tuition and can be awarded for up to a maximum of three years; the published sections also list grade bands for eligibility (for example: academic scholarships for Grades 6–12; arts/science/sports for Grades 1–10; environment/public welfare/entrepreneurship for Grades 7–10). The school's scholarship page also indicates the programme is open to both incoming and current students and notes a large aggregate scholarship fund cited on the site; parents should request the scholarship application form, the specific eligibility criteria and deadlines (separate application and supporting evidence are normally required) and confirm whether awards are renewable and conditional on academic or co‑curricular performance.

Waitlist

The school's published admissions procedure (application → review → assessment → offer → invoice → payment) does not publicly describe a formal, ranked waiting‑list or pool on the pages examined. The admissions pages set out the standard steps for assessment and offer but do not state whether unfilled applications are placed on a waitlist or how such a list would be managed. Because waitlist policies and vacancy management can be handled case‑by‑case, parents should assume there may be limited immediate availability for some grades and contact the Admissions Office to ask whether they operate a waitlist, how it is ranked (if at all), and whether any preferences (siblings, entry date) affect priority. For direct confirmation, use the school's admissions contact listed by ISA International Education Group (admissions@isalwis.com).

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ISA Science City International School

Instructs in English, Mandarin

Ages 2 - 18 years

Fees RMB 220,000 - 328,000

Pupils 2200

Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)

ISA Science City International School (ISASC) is an IB World School for children aged 2–18 and is presented on the school website as a K–12 day and boarding campus with capacity for about 2,200 students and boarding for 500. The school notes it delivers the full IB continuum (PYP, MYP and DP) and describes five language-learning pathways for its students. Site pages emphasise the campus was planned to support the curriculum (the school worked with external architects during design) and that the campus has received WELL Gold v2 environmental health accreditation. ISASC opened in August 2020 and presents co-curricular provision including arts, sports and a student enrichment / academic research programme for older students.

Location

ISA Science City is in Guangzhou's Huangpu District at 66 Yushu South Road, inside the Guangzhou Science City development. The campus sits near the boundary with Tianhe District and is described as roughly a 20–30 minute drive from Guangzhou's Pearl River New Town/CBD depending on traffic.

Stages

The school is a K–12 (Early Years through Grade 12) international school, accepting children from about age 2 up to 18. The website and group listings show Early Years, Primary, Middle and High School divisions.

Type

ISA Science City is a co‑educational international day and boarding school. The school states it operates as a mixed (male/female) day and boarding K–12 campus and advertises a boarding house capacity (around 500 boarders).

Additional learning support

The school website does not publish a detailed SEN policy on its main pages; the ISA group schools operate a formal access/inclusion and learning‑support approach (tiered support, EAL and individualized plans) and the group's member schools commonly offer learning‑support and EAL services — prospective parents should contact admissions with specific queries about individual needs and available resources.

Country affiliation

The school is based in China (Guangzhou) and is an international school operating within that context; it does not advertise affiliation to a foreign national school system.

Religious affiliation

No religious affiliation is stated on the school website or in its public profile; the school presents itself as a secular international IB school.

School day structure

The school does not publish a full daily timetable (start/end times and all break times) on the main website; a third‑party school listing notes a short secondary pastoral/tutor time (PTT) at about 15:00–15:30, but parents should confirm exact daily hours and division‑by‑division schedules directly with admissions. Boarding students follow an established residential routine.

Bus service

ISA Science City runs a professional school‑bus service in partnership with an external provider; third‑party reports say the school operates multiple routes (reported as nine–ten routes) covering several Guangzhou districts (Tianhe, Huangpu, Haizhu, Baiyun and Zengcheng), with a driver plus on‑bus supervisor, face‑recognition check‑in and WeChat push notifications for parents. The school's team pages and group admissions pages also reference school‑bus arrangements — contact admissions for route stops, costs and current route maps (routes can be adjusted each semester).

Application and admission fees

- Application fee: RMB 3,000 (non‑refundable).
- Admissions / enrolment deposit: RMB 30,000 (taken to confirm a place; listed as refundable on the school's admissions page).

Tuition fees by year group (annual; per‑term amounts shown as an arithmetic division by three and noted as derived)

The school publishes annual tuition by year group. The annual figures below are taken from publicly available school listings; the per‑term amounts are derived by dividing the published annual fee by three (per‑term figures are an inference based on a three‑term academic year). Annual tuition (RMB) and derived per‑term amount (RMB):

- FS1: Annual RMB 220,000 — Per term (derived) RMB 73,333.
- KG1 / FS2: Annual RMB 220,000 — Per term (derived) RMB 73,333.
- KG2 / Y1: Annual RMB 250,000 — Per term (derived) RMB 83,333.
- Grade 1 / Y2: Annual RMB 270,000 — Per term (derived) RMB 90,000.
- Grade 2 / Y3: Annual RMB 270,000 — Per term (derived) RMB 90,000.
- Grade 3 / Y4: Annual RMB 270,000 — Per term (derived) RMB 90,000.
- Grade 4 / Y5: Annual RMB 280,000 — Per term (derived) RMB 93,333.
- Grade 5 / Y6: Annual RMB 280,000 — Per term (derived) RMB 93,333.
- Grade 6 / Y7: Annual RMB 310,000 — Per term (derived) RMB 103,333.
- Grade 7 / Y8: Annual RMB 310,000 — Per term (derived) RMB 103,333.
- Grade 8 / Y9: Annual RMB 310,000 — Per term (derived) RMB 103,333.
- Grade 9 / Y10: Annual RMB 320,000 — Per term (derived) RMB 106,667.
- Grade 10 / Y11: Annual RMB 320,000 — Per term (derived) RMB 106,667.
- Grade 11 / Y12: Annual RMB 328,000 — Per term (derived) RMB 109,333.
- Grade 12 / Y13: Annual RMB 328,000 — Per term (derived) RMB 109,333.

(The school's published annual fee range for the referenced academic year runs approximately RMB 220,000 to RMB 328,000.)

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school's public admissions pages state the application fee and the admissions deposit required to secure a place; the site provides a dedicated ‘School Fee' page but does not publish a detailed public schedule of term‑by‑term invoicing or standard installment options on the pages indexed. Parents should note that the application and enrolment deposit requirements are explicitly published.

Boarding fees (where applicable)

- Boarding is offered (boarding house for up to 500 students; boarding is available for secondary grades). No separate boarding fee schedule or published boarding price was found on the school's publicly listed pages.

Other costs and incidental fees

- The school's publicly available fee summaries list annual tuition and the admissions/application fees but do not publish specific line items for uniforms, school meals, transport, textbooks, examination fees, activity charges or other ancillary charges in the pages indexed by public directories. Specific amounts for uniforms, meal plans, bus service, exam fees and similar extras were not available on the school's public fee summary pages.

Refund information

- Application fee: published as non‑refundable (RMB 3,000). Admissions/enrolment deposit: the school's admissions page lists the RMB 30,000 admissions deposit as refundable. The school's publicly indexed pages do not show a complete tuition refund schedule or the full terms and conditions for refunds (for example, pro‑rata refunds for mid‑year withdrawal or cooling‑off periods were not published on the pages located).

Fee payment options

- The school's publicly indexed pages do not list a full set of accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, credit card, local e‑wallets). No explicit, published list of accepted payment channels or bank details was found on the school fee pages available in public listings.

Summary of what is published versus what was not found

- Published and verifiable: application fee RMB 3,000 (non‑refundable); admissions deposit RMB 30,000 (listed as refundable); annual tuition by year group (as listed above).
- Not published on publicly accessible fee pages (no amounts found in public listings): a separate published boarding fee schedule; line‑item charges for uniforms, meals, transport, textbooks, exams; a full billing timetable or standard installment options; a detailed tuition refund schedule. Where per‑term amounts are shown above, they are derived from the school's published annual tuition figures by dividing by three (not directly published by the school).

If you require this set of published figures presented in a different format, the figures above are drawn from the school's admissions and public fee listings. The key published references used are the school's admissions/application pages and public fee listings for ISA Science City International School.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

ISA Science City describes social and emotional development as part of its whole‑child approach and the Head of School states the school aims to develop students' social‑emotional skills alongside academic learning. The ISA Academic Centre also says it contributes to “wellbeing frameworks” for ISA schools. The school's leadership pages and student‑support overview note that a Student Support Team (to include pastoral care) is being developed to deliver social‑emotional and pastoral provision. The website does not publish a detailed SEL curriculum or daily programme (for example, explicit lessons or named SEL programmes are not shown).

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The school publishes a Student Support team led by a Head of Student Support Services and lists a Learning Support teacher, and it says staff will provide individualised programming and learning support services. Leadership profiles note qualifications in inclusive education and experience supporting students who require individual programming. The website does not list specific categories of special educational needs (for example, particular diagnoses or levels of need) that the school will or will not support. The school is presented as a mainstream IB K–12 international school rather than as a specialist SEN institution; no public statement identifies it as a specialist SEN school.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

ISA Science City's staff pages and the Student Support description state the Student Support Team will include English as an Additional Language (EAL) provision and list staff experience supporting EAL learners. Senior‑staff profiles also reference experience in supporting students with EAL. The website, however, does not publish a detailed EAL programme (for example, entry assessment procedures, lesson models, withdrawal vs in‑class support, or levels/phases of EAL instruction).

Mental Wellbeing

The school's published staff profiles and Student Support description show counselling and guidance are part of the intended Student Support Team (the Head of Student Support Services holds degrees in Inclusive Education and Guidance & Counselling, and other senior staff have counselling experience). The Academic Centre page states it supports wellbeing frameworks across ISA schools. The website does not publish a standalone, detailed mental‑health policy or a schedule of counselling services (for example, numbers of counsellors, referral routes, or session formats are not publicly listed).

History

ISA Science City International School opened in August 2020 and is operated as the flagship K–12 school of the ISA International Education Group. The school was developed as a purpose-built IB campus under the ISA group, with the group retaining overall ownership and management responsibility. During planning the campus followed a “curriculum‑first” design process and worked with external architects to align buildings and spaces with teaching needs. Since opening the school has received recognitions for its campus (including WELL Gold v2 environmental health and safety accreditation) as it moved from start‑up into steady operation.

Community

The student and staff community is international and multilingual; ISA materials note teachers and students from more than 30 countries and a strong emphasis on language learning. The school schedules recurring curriculum-linked cultural events — for example World Languages/Book Week, a Shakespeare week and regular Open Days — that bring together students, families and staff. Day students and a residential boarding community (capacity cited by the school) both contribute to campus life, and the school integrates community service through group initiatives and the ISA Charity Fund.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

ISA's published materials describe structured home–school channels rather than a single informal group: the ISA organisation and school websites reference a parent service centre and a parent committee (家长委员会) as part of their approach to parent engagement. The campus includes a Parent Reception Area and lists ‘parent classes' and assemblies as planned uses of school facilities, which the school uses for parent information sessions and ceremonies. Parents are regularly invited to participate in Open Days, cultural weeks (for example World Languages/Book Week) and community‑service activities run through the ISA Charity Fund, which the group identifies as a channel for student and parent participation in charitable projects. The group also describes routine parent–teacher meetings and curriculum briefings as part of its communication model. In practice, the school's parent structures support event volunteering, information sessions and coordinated community‑service projects rather than only fundraising or social functions.

Academic & Intellectual

The school provides a K-12 international education based on the IB framework. The program covers ages 2 to 18, for a total of 16 years of schooling. The curriculum adheres to IB standards and emphasizes holistic development alongside academics.

Arts & Creative

Co-curricular activities include theatre and film-related events; Macbeth screenings are part of the English Language and Literature program. The school supports creative expression through arts-related programmes within the IB framework.

Cultural & Language

The school offers five language learning pathways for students aged 2 to 18. World Languages and Book Week celebrates linguistic and cultural diversity through cross-cultural dialogues and multicultural activities.

Social & Hobbies

Co-curricular offerings cover a range of interests, including arts, sports, and leadership development. The programme supports holistic growth through initiatives that foster arts, physical activity, well-being, and student leadership.

Community & Service

The Student Enrichment Centre collaborates with global corporations and international charities to design and operate experiential programmes that connect learning with the wider world.

Leadership & Professional

Leadership and professional skills are developed through SEC programmes and IB-aligned initiatives that emphasize critical thinking, communication, and global mindedness.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

The campus holds WELL Gold v2 Environmental Health and Safety accreditation. The school provides a boarding facility for up to 500 students, supporting a residential international community.

Awards

(Only awards listed on the school's public website and awarded to the school itself are included below.)

• Official WELL Gold v2 Environmental Health & Safety Standard (January 2021) — Listed on the school's "Our Campus" awards section as an official accreditation/award received in January 2021; the school presents this as a campus-level recognition for environmental health and safety.

• Hurun Education — Ranked 2nd in "Hurun Education China International Schools Best School Campuses" (June 2022) — The school's awards section reports a June 2022 placement as 2nd in that Hurun Education list, which the school presents as a campus-ranking recognition.

• BEED AWARDS 2022 — "Green Innovation School" (August 2022) — The school's awards section lists a August 2022 BEED AWARDS recognition ("Green Innovation School" in the Ideal Campus Awards), shown on the site as an award to the school campus.

If you want, I can (a) check the IB Organisation or the WELL certification registry to confirm the exact scope and current status of the IB authorizations and the WELL certificate, or (b) pull exact pages (with screenshots or dates) from the school site for your records.

Accreditations

• IB World School (International Baccalaureate) — The school's website identifies ISA Science City as an IB World School and describes use of the IB Primary Years Programme in its Early Years and Primary divisions; this indicates formal IB programme authorization at least for the PYP as presented on the site.

• WELL Gold v2 (WELL Environmental Health & Safety Standard) — The school's "Our Campus" page states the campus was officially accredited with the WELL Gold v2 Environmental Health and Safety Standard (January 2021); this is an independent building/operations certification that assesses features related to occupant health, safety and environmental performance.

Note: I reviewed the school's public website for other formal accreditations (for example CIS, WASC or similar) but did not find explicit claims of additional external accreditations on the school's pages. The items above are those explicitly presented as accreditations on the school's website.

Admissions

1. Online application and documents — Start by completing the school's online application and uploading the required documents listed on the ‘Apply Online' checklist (for example: previous school reports, passport/ID, and any medical or residency documents the school requests). Parents should check the checklist carefully before submission — missing documents slow the review and may delay assessment. If you are applying from abroad, prepare clear certified copies and allow extra lead time for document translation or notarisation.

2. Pay the application fee — After you submit the online application you must pay a non-refundable application fee of RMB 3,000 for the admissions team to review the file. Make sure you keep the payment receipt and reference number; the school will not begin a full review until payment shows against the application. Note that application fees are routinely non-refundable at many international schools, so confirm the payment method and currency before you pay.

3. Documentation review and conditional offer — The admissions team reviews submitted documents and then the appropriate Division Principal or Head of School gives final sign-off. If the paperwork meets requirements the school will issue a conditional letter of offer; if more information is needed they will contact you to request it before issuing a conditional offer. Parents should watch their email closely during this stage and be ready to supply school reports, transcripts, or clarity about previous curricula.

4. Assessment and family meeting — For Early Childhood learners the school uses an observation by an education leader; Primary and Secondary applicants typically sit screener assessments in English, Mathematics, Chinese and General Reasoning, with other components added as required. All families are invited to a meeting with a member of the education leadership team so the school can better understand the child's background, learning needs, interests and any support required. Parents should prepare to discuss learning history, any SEN (special educational needs) support, and to ask about curriculum, language support and pastoral care during this meeting.

5. Offer acceptance and enrolment payment — Once assessments and meetings are completed the school issues an unconditional offer (subject to the family returning the signed acceptance and family contract). To confirm the place families pay an admissions/enrolment deposit of RMB 30,000 (the school's published information describes this as refundable when accepted according to their terms). Before you pay this deposit, check the contract carefully for timelines, refund conditions, and any deadlines for accepting the offer.

6. Tuition, boarding and payment schedule — Published sources for recent academic years show annual tuition in the range of approximately RMB 220,000 (Early Years) up to about RMB 328,000 (senior grades), and the school operates a boarding facility for secondary students (capacity published as around 500 boarders). Parents should request the current official fee schedule from admissions because published ranges vary by year, grade and program (and may not include additional charges such as uniforms, transport, meals, exam or activity fees). If you need instalment options, sibling discounts or an exact cost breakdown (tuition vs boarding vs one-off levies), ask the admissions office and request the written fee policy for the year you plan to start.

If you want, I can draft an e-mail you can send to the school's admissions office asking for the latest fee schedule, payment terms, refund policy and exact list of documents required for your child's year group.

Scholarships

ISA Science City publishes an internal programme called ISA Global Pioneers (run via the Student Enrichment Centre) that selects students (notably in Grades 9–11) by academic and comprehensive assessment to receive scholarships to participate in ISAIEG academic programmes and enrichment activities. The Student Enrichment Centre page describes the ISAGP selection process (academic assessment and comprehensive assessment) and notes that selected students are offered special scholarships to participate in those programmes. Separate public-facing articles and school communications for 2025 reference scholarship opportunities connected with ISAGP and promotional scholarship campaigns; however, detailed eligibility rules, the value of awards (for example partial vs full tuition), availability by year group, and application deadlines are not published in full on the school's basic admissions pages. For a clear answer about what scholarships are currently available, how they are awarded, what they cover (tuition or programme fees), and the application timetable, contact the school's admissions or the Student Enrichment Centre and request the scholarship policy and application form.

Waitlist

The school's published admissions pages and public enrolment guidance do not describe a formal waitlist or wait-pool system. The application-process page sets out application, assessment and offer steps but does not explain how the school manages oversubscription or waiting lists; because many international schools use waitlists differently from year to year, the safest option is to ask the admissions office directly whether a waitlist is used for your child's year group and, if so, what (if any) deposit or timeline is required to hold a place. Contact the admissions office to confirm current practice and any priority rules (for example sibling priority or returning students).

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Meisha Academy Guangzhou

Instructs in Mandarin, English

Ages 12 - 18 years

Fees RMB 270,000 - 312,000

Pupils 700

Type Co-educational

Vanke Meisha Academy (VMA) is located at No.33, Huanmei Road, Dameisha, Yantian District, Shenzhen; the school site lists this contact address and refers to the Dameisha natural environment in staff testimonials. The academy organizes teaching across three course strands — a Sino‑American pathway (with AP offerings), a Sino‑British pathway (IGCSE → A‑Level), and an Arts Academy — and describes its curriculum design as drawing on IB principles alongside Chinese national, Cambridge and US AP elements. VMA states its enrolment is about 700 students (roughly 90% academic pathway, 10% arts pathway) and that teaching groups are kept small (teaching classes are described as 20–25 students). The site lists annual tuition for 2025–2026 as 270,000 RMB for academic students and 312,000 RMB for art students, with a separate accommodation fee and shuttle/bus fees noted as additional items. The school highlights its Arts Academy and STEAM provision as distinctive features (including specialist music and visual arts programs and international masterclasses).

Location

The school listed at the website is in Shenzhen (Yantian District), not Guangzhou — its postal address is No.33 Huanmei Road, Dameisha, Yantian District, Shenzhen. It sits in the Dameisha / Dapeng coastline area (near Dameisha Beach) and is reachable by local buses and the Shenzhen Metro Line 8 (Dameisha station serves the area). For exact travel times and routes from your address, contact the admissions office as routes vary.

Stages

Vanke Meisha Academy operates as a senior high school (entry commonly from junior‑three graduates) and offers three main learning tracks: a Sino–US (AP/Post‑AP) route, a Sino–UK route (IGCSE → A‑Level), and an Arts Academy pathway that combines intensive arts training with academic courses. Course levels within the Sino–US track are described as foundation/stone, honors, AP and Post‑AP.

Type

The school is a co‑educational, privately operated (民办) academy established by the Vanke education foundation and approved by the Shenzhen education authorities. The school operates boarding arrangements for some year groups; dormitory areas are off‑campus and specific houses/commuter shuttles are used for boarding students.

Additional learning support

The website describes student support services including a Student Health / development centre and on‑site psychological counselling available to students. The public site does not provide detailed descriptions of formal SEN (additional learning needs) programmes or specialist resource provision, so families with specific SEN requirements should contact the admissions or student‑support team to discuss individual arrangements.

Country affiliation

The school is a Chinese private school (run by Shenzhen/Vanke interests) rather than an overseas‑nationally affiliated school; it delivers international curricula (AP, Cambridge/IGCSE/A‑Level and an Arts Academy) and holds international accreditations/authorisations.

Religious affiliation

No religious affiliation is indicated on the school website; the academy presents itself as a secular, non‑religious education provider.

School day structure

The school website does not publish a single, detailed daily timetable (start/end times and break schedule for all year groups). For precise daily schedules (arrival, lessons, lunch and end‑of‑day times) the admissions office or the grade‑level coordinator can provide the current term's timetable.

Bus service

The website and FAQs note shuttle/commuter arrangements connected with off‑campus dorms (for example, a dorm area is served by daily shuttle transfers) and list a separate ‘bus/commuter fee' as an additional charge outside headline tuition. Public transport options (local buses to the ‘Vanke Centre' stop and the Dameisha Metro station) also serve the neighbourhood. For current routes, stop locations, pick‑up points and fares, contact admissions for the school's official shuttle routes and a current bus schedule.

Application fees
- Future Leaders “未来领袖训练营” registration fee: RMB 500 (paid via the school's online system using a WeChat QR code; this activity-payment is non‑refundable).

Tuition fees (annual and per term)
- Academic (学术生): RMB 270,000 per year — RMB 135,000 per semester.
- Arts (艺术生): RMB 312,000 per year (this includes an art‑workshop component of RMB 42,000 per year) — RMB 156,000 per semester.

Boarding fees
- Boarding: RMB 18,000 per year — RMB 9,000 per semester.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school issues a fee notice for the incoming term; families are asked to pay one semester's tuition and associated fees before the term (payment notices are typically issued in late June/early July for the new academic year). Payment confirmation is sent by the school (SMS) after finance verifies receipt. The admissions flow requires payment of the term's fees as directed in the school's payment notice.

Other costs and fee items
- The published fee figures do not include: new‑student training camp (RMB 4,550), cultural shirt/uniform fees (amount not published), meals, school shuttle, sports/accident insurance, non‑national‑curriculum textbooks, international exam fees, off‑campus internships/visits, summer visits and summer camps — these are charged separately as applicable.

Refund information
- The registration fee for the Future Leaders activity is explicitly non‑refundable once paid. The school's site does not publish a separate, detailed general tuition‑refund policy on the pages showing the fee and admissions flow.

Payment options and practical notes
- Short‑term activity payments are accepted through the school's online system using WeChat QR code; semester tuition is paid “按指引” via the school's payment notice through the school system with finance verification and SMS confirmation. Specific alternative payment methods (bank transfer, card) are provided in the school's fee notice/invoice instructions. For admissions and finance enquiries, contact the school's admissions lines listed in the school's notices.

Boarding Arrangements

The school offers a boarding program with three residential areas along Dameisha Beach. House parents supervise students in the dormitories, and a dormitory committee is democratically elected by students. Dorm-life includes organized after-school activities led by dorm staff.

Uniform Requirement

Art School (VMAA) materials show a school uniform with a uniform fee of 2,600 RMB per set for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Food Options

Healthy dietary habits are emphasized as part of residential life; no specific food options are published on the site.

House System

There are three residential areas with house parents and a dormitory committee elected by students; dorm activities are organized by the dorm staff.

Governance and Ownership

Vanke Meisha Academy is part of Meisha Education, a business area of Vanke Group. Meisha Education has expanded to Guangzhou among 11 cities.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Meisha (Vanke Meisha Academy) operates a Mentor programme that provides one-to-one mentors for every student to help them identify strengths, set goals and navigate school life. The Mentor programme explicitly aims to increase students' self‑awareness, intrinsic motivation and active engagement with campus activities. The website presents this mentoring as a vehicle to move students from passive to active learning and to foster longer‑term ties to the academy. The school also describes personalised and experiential learning approaches (project-based learning and reflective practice) that support social and emotional skill development.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The academy's ‘Mission and Responsibilities' page says its counselling/college‑guidance team works with special educators and psychological counsellors as part of providing comprehensive student support. The website positions the school as an international secondary school rather than a specialist SEN institution. The site does not publish a dedicated specialist‑SEN unit or a detailed list of the categories of special educational needs it can support. If you need precise information about specific SEN provision or formal specialist programmes, the school's published pages do not provide those details.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The admissions and curriculum pages state the academy admits students who have relatively strong English listening, speaking, reading and writing skills and the curriculum includes academic English and other high‑level English courses. However, the website does not describe a dedicated EAL/ESL programme or set out targeted EAL assessment and staged English‑language support for learners whose first language is not English. Therefore the school does not publicly disclose specific EAL provision on its website. For entry and course details the site refers applicants to admissions contacts.

Mental Wellbeing

The school's FAQ says a Student Health Development Centre with trained psychological teachers offers one‑to‑one psychological counselling for students. The staff pages and job listings include roles related to psychological support (named psychological teacher posts) and a boarding director with graduate training in psychology/counselling. The website describes counselling as part of student support alongside boarding pastoral care and health services. The site does not publish detailed clinical referral pathways or a full list of external mental‑health providers on the public pages.

Safeguarding

The academy's FAQ states that dorm supervisors (life teachers), a school nurse and security staff provide 24‑hour support for students in boarding, indicating on‑site pastoral and health staffing for student safety. The school's operations/administration leadership describes responsibility for campus safety, logistics and property management. The website does not appear to publish a standalone child‑protection or detailed safeguarding policy document on its public pages. For specific safeguarding procedures or to request policy documents the site lists school contact details and directs enquiries to admissions and administrative offices.

History

万科梅沙书院成立于2015年，由深圳市万科教育发展基金会主办，并经深圳市教育局批准成立，为一所具有开展高中国际课程实验资质的民办学校。书院在2018年设立了万科梅沙书院·艺术学院，发展高端艺术教育项目，将专业艺术训练与通识教育相结合。学校以“创造成就未来”为校训，提出“高度衔接·多元选择·全人成长”的办学定位，并设立了多条课程路线以支持学生升学与发展。上述办学背景与发展节点列于学校官方介绍。

Community

学校把“学习者社区”作为核心理念，强调教师、学生与家长作为共同的学习参与者、并在日常教学与校园文化中推动终身学习与多元发展。校园内定期开展节日与文化活动，例如中秋游园会、秋季嘉年华以及面向更广泛社区的国际音乐节等，作为师生和家庭共同参与的文化事件。学校网站的学习者社区与校园新闻页面对这些活动与社区理念有具体说明。

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

学校称其家校联合会为PTO，定位为家校沟通与资源协同的平台，旨在把家长的行业与社会资源引入学校，支持学生的职业探索与多元发展。PTO通过每周家长信（每周五通过年级家长群）保持常态沟通，并在每月首个周五下午举行月度PTO大会，为家长与学校各职能部门搭建对话渠道。家校联合会还组织家长与学生共同参与的活动，如秋季嘉年华和新年晚会；页面上还示例性地记录了家长在2019年秋季嘉年华中设摊筹款以支持学生社团。PTO模式在学校自述中被描述为持续完善的体系，既承担沟通桥梁的功能，也为学生创造实务性支持与发展机会。

Facilities Overview

The campus is located in Shenzhen, Guangdong, in the Yantian District at 33 Huanmei Road, Damaisha. Three dormitory areas sit by Qing Shui Lake, in the Damaisha area near the mountains and the sea. A professional residential life team supports boarding life, including life teachers and dorm staff. The dormitory system comprises eight houses named after historical Chinese dynasties, with at least six mentors in each house to support students through high school. There are more than 60 clubs offering after‑school activities, ranging from performing arts to robotics. A mentor program coordinates communication among families, students, and the school within the high school experience.

Sports Facilities

The school provides 11 team sports and 14 sports clubs for student‑athletes. It competes in international school events through ISL and regional competitions such as SISAC, PRC, and ISSFHK. The Sharks Sports Team was established in August 2019, marking the start of the school's international athletic competition. Coaches emphasize readiness, sportsmanship, perseverance, and fair play as core values of the program.

Academic Facilities

The curriculum offers three tracks: US Track (USTrack), UK Track, and the Arts Academy (VMAA). US Track includes foundation courses, honors courses, AP, and Post‑AP pathways. UK Track includes foundation courses (Chinese national curriculum and IGCSE) and A‑Level courses (AS and A2). The Arts Academy provides specialized art training (visual and performing arts) with world‑class mentors and opportunities for workshops, alongside cultural studies to support a broader education. Class sizes are small (up to 25 students), and education emphasizes 21st‑century skills and project‑based, student‑centered learning. The school holds WASC full accreditation, Cambridge CAIE, AP Capstone, NACAC, IACAC, and China ICAC affiliations, and offers Chinese culture courses and English‑language achievement (40 English credits) to support bilingual proficiency.

Extra Curricular Facilities

There are more than 60 clubs, with offerings spanning performing arts and robotics; each club has a supervising teacher and scheduled weekly activities. The Arts Academy includes Visual Arts and Performing Arts programs with instruction from international masters and opportunities to participate in master classes and workshops.

Awards

- 2021: Ranked on the "Top 100 Chinese International Schools" list (Hurun/胡润百学 ranking) — the site states Vanke Meisha Academy has appeared on that Top‑100 list for multiple years and that in 2021 it ranked among the top three in Shenzhen and 21st nationally. This is a published national ranking cited on the school site.

Accreditations

- WASC — Full accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC): WASC is one of the six major U.S. regional accrediting bodies; full accreditation indicates the school has met WASC standards for institutional quality and continuous improvement and (per the site) Vanke Meisha Academy became a fully WASC‑accredited high school in 2018 (one of a small number in Shenzhen).

- Cambridge International (CAIE) — Authorized Cambridge International Examinations Centre: this authorization means the school is approved to deliver Cambridge curricula and qualifications (e.g., IGCSE/AS/A levels or Cambridge course content) and to register students for Cambridge exams.

- College Board (AP) authorization — AP courses and AP Capstone qualification: the school is authorized by the College Board to offer Advanced Placement courses (the site notes VMA offers AP courses and specifically has AP Capstone qualification), which allows students to take College Board AP exams and, where applicable, earn AP Capstone credentials.

- ACT Course & Test Center authorization — Authorized ACT course and test centre (noted as the first in Shenzhen): the school is authorized to deliver ACT preparation and to host the ACT exam on site.

- TOEFL (ETS) test centre authorization — The school is listed on the site as an ETS‑authorised TOEFL test centre (authentication entry dated March 2020): this allows administration of TOEFL exams at the school for test‑takers.

- Recognition/approval by Shenzhen Education Bureau — The site states VMA was established with approval from the Shenzhen Education Bureau and is qualified to run high‑school international curriculum experiments: this indicates formal local authorization to operate as an international high‑school program.

- Memberships and affiliations related to college guidance — Member of NACAC (National Association for College Admission Counseling), member of IACAC (International Association for College Admission Counseling), and member of China ICAC (China Institute/Center for College Admission Counseling): these are professional memberships that link the school to networks and best practices in university counseling.

- Duke of Edinburgh's International Award — Independent awarding centre (an authorized Duke of Edinburgh independent award base): this means the school is authorized to register and award the Duke of Edinburgh youth award to participating students.

Admissions

Note: the website you supplied is for Vanke Meisha Academy (VMA), located in Shenzhen (Yantian / Dameisha), Guangdong — not Guangzhou. The campus address and admissions contact numbers are published on the school site; parents should use the Shenzhen contact lines when making enquiries.

1. Register an account and submit an application. Parents/students are asked to use a computer to access the school's “申请入学 / Apply” portal, complete both student and parent information, and choose the specific admission activity (for example the “Future Leaders Training Camp”). The student written responses are required to be in English with set word counts, and the site warns incomplete or incorrectly formatted entries will be rejected — prepare translations, transcripts and any required portfolio files ahead of time.

2. Wait for the admissions office to review your submission. The school's stated review window for submitted applications is typically 2–4 working days; if the application is not approved the system will notify you and you can correct and resubmit. Parents should watch the mobile number and email they registered, and follow up quickly if any data was entered incorrectly because some front-end fields cannot be edited by applicants.

3. Pay the activity / assessment registration fee (when required). For events such as the Future Leaders Training Camp the current listed registration fee is RMB 500; after an approval message you normally have 24 hours to complete the payment and the school states the fee is non‑refundable. Keep the payment receipt and ensure the linked phone/email on the account is correct, since the payment is used to confirm your assessment place.

4. Download the event/assessment voucher and attend the on‑site assessment. The portal issues an event participation voucher (downloadable about three days before the activity) with instructions on what documents and materials to bring; the training-camp day typically includes a combined academic and, for arts applicants, a professional assessment. Parents should check the voucher for arrival time, which items students may bring, and the requirement that only the student may enter the campus on assessment day (per current notices).

5. Receive assessment results / interview outcome. The site indicates that after the assessment/interview applicants can check results online (often within about five working days). If an applicant is outstanding, the admissions committee may also make a scholarship offer at this stage and contact family by phone; keep a contact number available and monitor the application account for updates.

6. Wait for the学位确认 (seat‑confirmation) notice. After a successful outcome the school issues a separate notification for the required seat‑confirmation (学位确认费) and accompanying instructions; parents should expect this message within a few business days after results are posted. Clear understanding of the timing is important: the seat will only be held after the family completes the confirmation payment per the school's instructions.

7. Pay the seat‑confirmation fee and then the tuition. The portal instructs families to first pay the seat confirmation fee (school notes 1–2 working days for finance to confirm receipt), then follow the later tuition‑payment notice (generally in late June–early July). Parents should check that the tuition notice specifies whether the payment requested is for a semester or full year, confirm bank/payment details from the official portal (not from phone texts alone), and save receipts; the school's 2025–26 tuition figures are published on the site.

8. Note the published tuition and which extras are excluded. For 2025–2026 the site lists Academic track tuition at RMB 270,000/year, Arts track tuition at RMB 312,000/year (which includes RMB 42,000/year for art workshops), and a boarding fee of RMB 18,000/year. The school explicitly states that those headline figures do not include items such as the new‑student training‑camp fee (listed separately), uniforms, meals, shuttle bus, sports insurance, non‑national curriculum textbooks, international exam fees, off‑campus internships, and summer programs — budget for these extras.

9. Expect formal admission documents and pre‑arrival communications. After payment the school will issue an official acceptance/录取通知书 (commonly sent in late July according to the site) and tutors typically contact families in early August with pre‑arrival details and preparation. Keep an eye on the registered email and the portal account, and confirm medical, travel and boarding paperwork well before the stated registration dates.

10. Complete school registration and participate in the new‑student training camp. The site describes a mandatory new‑student training program in early August (outdoor practice, sailing/rowing, and Duke of Edinburgh–style activities); the training‑camp fee is listed separately (e.g., RMB 4,550 is shown as a separate new‑student training‑camp charge for the 2025–26 year). Parents should plan travel and packing around the camp schedule and ensure any medical/consent forms are submitted in advance.

Scholarships

Vanke Meisha Academy publishes that the admissions committee may award entrance scholarships to strong applicants; for arts applicants in particular the school has historically operated tiered entry scholarships judged by performance at the arts assessment. The admissions page notes the committee may offer admission scholarships to exceptional candidates during assessment activities and that families are contacted by phone when such offers are made.

Details and historical example (parents should confirm current terms): the school's arts‑academy tuition pages set out a multi‑tier scholarship scheme used in earlier cycles (examples from public materials for the arts academy include full‑tuition, 75%, 50% and 25% entrance awards, with explicit score bands for performance disciplines and rules on award limits and disbursement timing). Those older pages also note scholarship payments are made by the academy finance office (often split across terms) and that scholarship awards are not stackable with other VMA awards — the highest single award applies. Because scholarship policy and the number/value of awards often change year to year, ask the admissions office which scholarships will be available for the year you apply, how recipients are selected, whether awards are conditional on later academic progress, and how/when the funds are paid.

Waitlist

The school's official admissions pages do not describe a formal, published waitlist or centralized “seat pool” for standard new‑student admissions; the online procedures focus on assessment, admission decision, seat confirmation and payment. For transfer/插班 admissions the school's public notices and transfer‑term announcements indicate spaces are limited and may be filled on a first‑come, first‑served basis (“名额有限，报满即止，先到先得”), which functionally means families should register promptly when transfer rounds open. If you need a definitive, current answer about whether the school will hold a waiting list in any particular admission round, contact the admissions office directly — the site lists admissions phone lines and emails for that purpose.

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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.

Facilities Overview

The campus spans 20 acres in Nansha Mingzhu Bay, Guangzhou, and houses nearly 600 boarding students. Athletic, cultural and academic facilities are spacious and diverse enough to support students' interests. English is the instructional language for all classes except Chinese Literature, with an English immersion program that prepares mainland Chinese students for Western universities. Performing and Visual Arts are a core part of the school's identity, with the calendar featuring more than a dozen performances and art shows annually, and many students choosing music electives. The campus is described as one of the most beautiful in southern China.

Sports Facilities

Competitive athletics are a central part of NCPA life. Students try out for a range of individual and team sports, with practices held in the mornings and afternoons during the school week. The program competes in the Pearl River Conference and the ACAMIS athletics divisions, with teams attending invitationals and independently organized competitions. The program emphasizes sportsmanship and celebrates Sportsmanship Awards for outstanding conduct.

Academic Facilities

NCPA offers 19 AP course offerings, and on average graduates take six AP courses; the school is an AP Capstone School. English is the instructional language for all classes, except Chinese Literature, with an English immersion program emphasizing academic English. Non-AP courses generally follow Common Core State Standards for English and Math. Visual Arts and Performing Arts departments use NCAS, a standards framework for creating, performing, responding to, and connecting with artistic works. Health and Physical Education courses are built on the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum, and advisory/seminar courses follow ASCA standards.

Extra Curricular Facilities

Extracurricular options number over 200. The after-school program boasts over 200 activities including Model UN, Yearbook, Student Government, FBLA, National Honor Society and Tri-M Honor Society. NCPA offers 16 competitive sports and intramurals. Students have dedicated onsite support from their college and social-emotional counselors.

Academic & Intellectual

Showcase Academics connects students with external organizations where they compete and perform for external audiences. Students compete in robotics competitions at the national level, learn and perform with master musicians and artists, and test their geopolitical wits in Model United Nations with regional and international conferences. The program also includes math competitions, including the Waterloo Mathematical Contest, where students have earned Distinction Awards at every grade level. The FBLA chapter provides leadership experiences and national competition opportunities, with members also operating the campus store The Vibe.

Arts & Creative

Music is a core part of student life through membership in the Association for Music in International Schools (AMIS). The school hosts and participates in a broad slate of music performances, including five annual high school concerts and performances by middle school choirs. Visual Arts Excursions provide selective experiences with professional art communities, with destinations such as Art Basel, Beijing, Shanghai, and Florence. The drama program stages two productions per year, with students involved in acting, stage management, and production; the Campus Concert Series features multiple annual concerts for both high school and middle school musicians.

Cultural & Language

The Xinghai Concert is a premier musical event held at Guangzhou's Xinghai Concert Hall. The Chinese New Year celebration and the Christmas Banquet are major cultural events on campus, complemented by seasonal activities such as Halloween and the Winter Ball. The school also marks occasions like Mother's Day and Teachers' Day with campus activities and performances. Model United Nations events and the South China MUN Conference provide cross-cultural leadership and diplomatic experience.

Social & Hobbies

Yearbook Club and LAVA magazine offer student-led publishing, design, and photography opportunities. The VIBE Store provides student employees with business and customer-service experience. Big Sibs is a peer mentoring program that supports new and younger students' social and emotional wellbeing, and Student Ambassadors lead campus tours and assist with admissions events.

Community & Service

Student Government organizes school activities such as the Halloween Carnival, Christmas Banquet, and Prom, building event-planning and leadership skills. The National Honor Society focuses on scholarship, leadership, service, and character through community projects. Tri-M Music Honor Society supports service and performance activities, including charity efforts. South China Leadership Summit management teams and other student-led groups organize events that foster leadership, collaboration, and community engagement.

Leadership & Professional

Student Government (StuGo) provides student governance and leadership opportunities, while the National Honor Society emphasizes leadership and service. Tri-Music Honor Society, Model United Nations teams, and the South China Leadership Summit offer leadership experiences across diplomacy, debate, and event planning. The Tech Solution Team supports IT services and orientation, and student organizations such as Yearbook, LAVA, VIBE, Big Sibs, and Student Ambassadors cultivate professional skills, entrepreneurship, and campus leadership.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

Competitive Athletics offers participation in a range of sports with practices in the mornings and afternoons, competing in regional PRC and ACAMIS divisions and earning sportsmanship awards. The Big Sibs peer mentoring program supports social and emotional wellbeing for new and younger students, while volunteer opportunities and leadership roles within student groups contribute to a balanced, healthy school life.

Language Provision

English is the language of instruction through the immersion model. Chinese language and literature are taught as Chinese language courses (Chinese 9–12) within the curriculum. EAL support is provided through dedicated teachers and co‑taught classes, with progress measured using WIDA. The program supports bilingual development, with students becoming proficient in English while maintaining Chinese language competencies.

Bilingual Teaching

English immersion is the language of instruction, and the school aims to produce students who are bilingual and proficient in English. English language learners receive instruction through a co-teaching model with content teachers and EAL specialists. The program leverages students' home language(s), including Chinese, to support language development and disciplinary understanding. The school serves students beginning in grades 7 or 9 as part of its American‑style college-prep curriculum.

Immersion Programs

The English immersion model is based on Stanford Graduate School of Education's Principles for English Language Learner Instruction and concentrates on developing bilingual and academically proficient English speakers. Instruction for ELLs is standards-aligned, with explicit scaffolds and language development integrated into disciplines. The school is a member of the WIDA International School Consortium and uses the WIDA framework to measure English proficiency and guide instruction. Content and EAL teachers collaborate in a co-teaching model to support language and content growth.

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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ULink College Guangzhou

Instructs in English

Ages 14 - 18 years

Fees RMB 218,000 - 248,000

Pupils 560

Type Co-educational (boarding)

Ulink College (ULC) Guangzhou is an international boarding secondary school located in Nansha District, Guangzhou. The school teaches Cambridge IGCSE (Grade 9–10) and Cambridge A Level (Grade 11–12) courses and operates an English-language learning support programme for students entering Grade 9. The campus includes classrooms, laboratories, a library, sports facilities (tennis courts, football pitch, basketball courts and a swimming pool) and boarding accommodation; the school publishes boarding and catering fees and runs a shuttle/school-bus service. Distinctive, school-stated features include a two-month overseas immersion programme for incoming Grade 9 students and an internal Learning Center offering test-preparation and subject tutorials. ULC also notes CIS accreditation and a record of alumni progression to international universities. The school address and contact details are published on its official site for parents arranging visits or enquiries.

Location

ULink College Guangzhou is located at 8 Wei Li Road in Nansha District, Guangzhou, on a riverside campus surrounded by green hills and parks, close to Nansha Marina and Nansha Binhai Park. The school website notes the campus sits in the Pearl River Delta and is roughly one hour from major city centres and the region's airports (Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Hong Kong).

Stages

ULink College follows the Cambridge/CAIE pathway: IGCSE for Grade 9–10 and A Level for Grade 11–12, with more than 30 subject options listed. The curriculum pages and subject lists describe core and optional subjects for each grade band.

Type

The school is presented on its website as an international boarding college offering IGCSE and A Level qualifications; the site includes a detailed boarding programme and residential provision. The website does not state a single-sex intake; boarding facilities and student life pages describe dormitories, residential advisers and life coaches.

Additional learning support

The website describes an EAL (English as an Additional Language) programme for incoming English-language learners and a Learning Center that provides IELTS/TOEFL/SAT preparation, individual tutoring and out-of-school programmes. Student-support listings also include personal counselling and college-planning services; the site does not describe a separate, dedicated SEN department, so parents with specific additional needs should contact admissions for details.

Country affiliation

ULink College is funded by Guangdong ULink Education Group and is authorised by Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) and Edexcel; it is based in Mainland China.

Religious affiliation

The school website does not indicate any religious affiliation. For confirmation about religious or values-based programmes, contact the admissions office.

School day structure

The site has a “Daily Schedule” page and describes student life routines, but it does not publish fixed start/end times or specific break/lunch times online. The admissions or student-life office can provide the current term timetable and daily hours on request.

Bus service

Living-on-campus information states the school operates a dedicated shuttle team and provides shuttle/transport services for students and staff, with regular vehicle inspection and maintenance; however, specific routes, stops and external provider names are not listed on the site. Parents should request route maps, pickup points and costs from admissions or the transport office when enquiring.

Application & one‑off fees
- Application fee: third‑party listings vary; reported values include RMB 500 and RMB 600 (one‑time).
- Registration / admission deposit: some sources show a one‑time registration/admission charge around RMB 5,000–2,000 (reported variably by third‑party listings).

Tuition fees (by year group)
- Middle school (初中部): RMB 218,000 per academic year. Equivalent per term if split into three equal instalments: RMB 72,667 per term; if split into two equal instalments: RMB 109,000 per instalment.
- High school (高中部): RMB 248,000 per academic year. Equivalent per term if split into three equal instalments: RMB 82,667 per term; if split into two equal instalments: RMB 124,000 per instalment.

Boarding and catering
- Four‑bed room (excluding weekends): RMB 45,800 per academic year.
- Four‑bed room (including weekends): RMB 55,700 per academic year.
- School bus: fee depends on route (route‑based pricing).

Other costs and typical ancillary charges
- Uniform: reported by market listings at approximately RMB 3,500–3,800 (one‑off). School bus and meal cards are additional where used.
- Examination, external assessment or optional programme fees (IGCSE/A‑Level entries, overseas study programmes) may be charged separately; specific exam entry fees are not listed on the public fee summary above.

Billing schedule, payment terms and refunds
- The school publishes annual tuition and boarding figures; a detailed per‑term billing schedule and explicit public refund policy are not included on the fee summary pages. Reported one‑time application/registration charges are typically shown as single, non‑recurring items by third‑party listings.

Payment options (common methods used for international school fees)
- Common payment channels for international school fees include bank transfer (domestic or international), credit/debit card and international payment services (e.g., Flywire). Specific payment channels for this school are not listed on the public fee summary; parents commonly use bank transfer or internationally supported payment providers for cross‑border payments.

Boarding Arrangements

ULink College Guangzhou offers on-campus boarding. Rooms accommodate four students. Two boarding options exist: RMB 45,800 per school year for a room of four without weekend stay, and RMB 55,700 per school year for a room of four with weekend stay.

Food Options

Dining on campus is provided by COMEMOS, SunGlint's catering brand. COMEMOS offers Chinese and Western cuisines, noodles, vegetarian meals, and over a hundred varieties of dishes weekly. The dining area is located on the southwest side of the campus with a riverfront view.

Governance and Ownership

The school is funded by Guangdong ULink Education Group. ULink College Guangzhou is accredited by the Council of International Schools. It is a member school of International Schools Services (ISS), Search Associates, and The Principals' Training Centre. Cambridge Assessment International Education CAIE and Pearson Edexcel provide and support IGCSE and A Level courses; the school is an official CAIE professional development centre.

Curriculum

ULink College Guangzhou delivers Cambridge-authorised IGCSE and A Level programmes for senior secondary students. IGCSE is offered as a two‑year programme for Grades 9–10 with compulsory courses (Mathematics, Chinese, English, Physics, Chemistry, PE, PSHE, project work and university‑preparation lessons) and a broad set of option subjects including Accounting, Art & Design, Business Studies, Sociology, Geography, History, Economics, Biology, Computer Science, Music, Spanish, Japanese, French, Drama and Design Engineering. The school also provides a one‑year IGCSE pathway for Grade 10 with core subjects (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Chinese, English, PE, PSHE and university‑preparation) and limited electives (Economics, Biology). The A Level programme runs for two years (Grades 11–12); core elements include Mathematics, English, PSHE and university‑preparation lessons, and students may choose from more than 30 A Level options such as Further Mathematics, Psychology, Physics, Chemistry, Accounting, Economics, Computer Science, Biology, Art & Design, Business, Sociology, History, Geography, Japanese, Music, Drama and the Cambridge International Project Qualification (IPQ). The curriculum also emphasises PSHE (personal, social and health education) and weekly university‑guidance lessons alongside project and admissions activities to prepare students for overseas study.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

ULC describes a formal Growth Counselling (成长辅导) programme aimed at supporting students' social, emotional and academic development. Growth mentors provide individual and group counselling on issues such as interpersonal skills, stress management, bullying, friendship, low mood, emotional control and eating disorders; sessions are confidential except where there is a clear safety risk. The school also operates a dual-homeroom system (one local, one foreign) and weekly grade-level meetings coordinated by a Grade Level Coordinator to monitor academic and pastoral needs. Teachers, parents or students can refer issues to the Growth Counselling office and there is a documented referral process for teachers and parents. These arrangements are described on the school's student-support pages.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

ULC's published admissions policy states the school does not have the hardware or software facilities to accept students with special physical conditions, emotional needs, or learning disabilities, and that such applications are not accepted. The site separately describes academic support through a Learning Center (standardised-test preparation and subject tutoring), but the admissions statement makes clear the school is not a specialist SEN institution and does not admit students whose needs require specialist facilities. The admissions policy is explicit about this restriction rather than describing specific SEN support services. For clarification or case-specific questions the school's admissions office is listed on the website.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

ULC states that Grade 9 entrants are placed into intermediate or advanced English classes based on entrance English scores and that an EAL teaching team provides support for Grade 9 intermediate students. The school says EAL teachers work closely with subject teachers inside and outside lessons to support access to curriculum, joint planning and assessment, and lists specific measures such as peer tutoring, dedicated reading time and drama classes. The school's Learning Center additionally offers IELTS/TOEFL/SAT preparation and individual tutoring, which the site presents as broader language and academic support. These EAL arrangements are described on the curriculum and learning-support pages.

Mental Wellbeing

The Growth Counselling page describes individual and group counselling that explicitly covers stress management, mood concerns, peer issues, and eating-disorder related support; sessions are provided during school days and students may self-refer or be referred by teachers or parents using the stated referral process. The school's Child Protection Policy (public PDF) further describes staff training, student education on safety and reporting procedures, and the school's responsibilities for creating a safe environment. The counselling page also states confidentiality is maintained unless there is a clear risk of self-harm or harm to others, in which case staff follow referral/reporting procedures. These provisions are documented on the counselling page and in the published child-protection policy.

Safeguarding

ULC publishes a detailed Child Protection Policy (downloadable PDF) that sets out the policy statement, definitions of abuse, reporting procedures, a flowchart for suspected incidents, staff code of conduct, recruitment checks, and required training for staff and students. The policy references Chinese law and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, states the school will provide parent briefings and distribute the policy to parents at the start of each school year, and names the principal and Growth Mentors as contact points for child-protection matters. The full policy and procedures are available for download from the school website.

History

ULink College Guangzhou was founded in 2004 by Guangdong Ulink Education Service Co. in cooperation with South China Normal University; it began as an international programme hosted on the university campus and was one of the early Cambridge course centres in China. ULC grew through the 2000s (including a Nanhai campus opened in 2006) and later consolidated its operations into the Nansha campus as part of a strategic relocation in 2014. The school has recorded multiple graduating cohorts since its opening and pursued formal international accreditation, achieving full CIS accreditation in 2022.

Community

The school community is centred on the Nansha campus and includes day students and boarders, with campus facilities such as classrooms, library, sports halls, courts and student accommodation. ULC publishes a periodic newsletter and maintains an event calendar to share student activities, academic updates and community news with families. Regular on‑campus activities and themed events bring together students, faculty and parents across academic, cultural and extracurricular programmes.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

ULC organises structured parent engagement rather than a single formal PTA body: a monthly "Principal's Tea" invites parents to speak directly with school leadership about teaching, facilities and student welfare. The school also runs "Parent Classroom" sessions—periodic workshops and talks on topics such as overseas university applications and adolescent development—designed to give parents practical information and strategies. Class teachers (including designated Chinese‑side homeroom teachers) act as regular liaisons between families and the school, supporting day‑to‑day communication and individual student concerns. ULC's newsletters and published issues further document school events and invite parental involvement in community initiatives. Through these channels the school seeks ongoing two‑way communication between families and staff, with follow‑up processes for issues raised at meetings.

Facilities Overview

ULink College Guangzhou is located in Nansha District, Guangzhou, in the Pearl River Delta. The campus has four main academic buildings forming a quad with main teaching facilities including classrooms, laboratories, a library, a multi-media Lecture Hall, and an e-Learning Centre. The grounds include gymnasiums, an art centre, tennis courts, a football pitch and athletics field, basketball courts, a swimming pool, and a two-story multi-purpose commons area. The entire campus has fast WiFi and Microsoft Office/Cloud OS licensing for students. It is approximately one hour from major centres and airports, including Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Shenzhen.

Sports Facilities

The campus provides gymnasiums, a tennis complex, a football pitch and athletics field, basketball courts, and a swimming pool.

Academic Facilities

The four main academic buildings form a quad that houses classrooms, laboratories, a library, a multi-media Lecture Hall, and an e-Learning Centre.

Extra Curricular Facilities

Over 30 student activities cover sports, music, art, economics, science and technology, with a Student Union offering leadership roles. Students participate in clubs such as dancing, debating and cooking, and school sport teams compete against others. The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is offered. The Study Abroad Programme includes a Brisbane, Australia location for G9 students, lasting seven weeks with integrated academic and language components and homestay arrangements.

Cultural & Language

The school offers a Study Abroad Program to help ULC students meet academic entry standards and develop study, language and cultural skills.

Leadership & Professional

A College Counselling program is available to support students with university applications. The school is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) as of 28 April 2022.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

The campus is located in Nansha District, Guangzhou, at 8 Wei Li Road. The facilities include gymnasiums, an art centre, tennis courts, a football pitch and athletics field, basketball courts, and a swimming pool. The school operates boarding facilities with housing and catering options.

Awards

Summary of school-level awards on the ULink College website for the five-year period Jan 1, 2021 → Jan 1, 2026:

- No school-level awards (that is, awards given to the school itself rather than to individual students) are listed on the ULink College website for the period from January 1, 2021 through January 1, 2026. I checked the school's "About / History", "Authorization & Partnership", "Competitions & Awards" and "News" pages and did not find any entries that present a school-wide award dated within that five-year window.

Context (older, school-level recognitions that appear on the site but fall outside the requested five-year window):

- "Ten-year contribution Award" (Cambridge International Examinations) — listed in the school history as received in 2014; this is an institutional recognition from Cambridge for contributions to Cambridge programmes in China. (This is outside the 2021–2026 window you requested.)

- A Cambridge "Outstanding/Distinguished contribution" recognition referenced on the partner-schools page (site lists earlier Cambridge recognitions, also outside the 2021–2026 window).

If you'd like, I can (a) search external sources beyond the school website for any school-level awards announced publicly in 2021–2025, or (b) prepare a short list of the school's recent recognitions and student-level awards (with clear labelling of which are student awards) drawn from the site. Which would you prefer?

Accreditations

Below are the accreditations, authorizations and formal memberships shown on ULink College Guangzhou's official website (one-line explanation and significance for each):

- Council of International Schools (CIS) — ULink College is fully accredited by CIS. CIS is a global non-profit membership organization that evaluates schools against international standards for governance, teaching and student support; CIS accreditation indicates the school has met a recognised set of international benchmarks.

- Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE / Cambridge) — ULink College is an authorised Cambridge centre (registration CN399) and offers IGCSE and A Level courses. Cambridge authorisation means the school is approved to teach and enter candidates for Cambridge international qualifications.

- Pearson Edexcel — ULink College is authorised by Edexcel (registration 91829) to deliver IGCSE and A Level qualifications. Edexcel authorisation confirms the school is approved to deliver Pearson's UK-based academic qualifications.

- Aptis (British Council) — the school is listed as an “Aptis demonstration school.” Aptis is an English-language assessment tool developed by the British Council; being a demonstration school indicates the institution is recognised by the British Council as using or promoting this assessment approach.

- Memberships of international school organisations — the school lists membership/partnership with several organisations that support international-school practice (for example, ISS – International School Services; Search Associates; and PTC – an international teacher training organisation). These memberships provide access to professional development, recruitment and school-support services rather than being formal government accreditations.

Admissions

1. Learn about the school and make an appointment. Start by visiting the ULink College website, following the school's official WeChat account (ULC剑桥国际高中) and, if useful, viewing alumni or news pages to see recent developments. The school encourages campus visits and provides an online reservation system; the admissions office is available Monday–Friday 9:00–17:00 for questions. Parents should note the admissions phone number and email and prepare any questions about grade placement, boarding, or special programs before the visit.

2. Register for the entrance assessment. All applicants must complete the school's registration form and sign up for the centrally organized entrance exam (the site points families to a QR-code/WeChat registration via the ULink admissions service account, ULinkEducation). Follow the registration instructions carefully and keep any confirmation or reference number the system issues. Parents should check registration deadlines and save screenshots or emails showing the student is scheduled, because space can be limited.

3. Take the entrance exam (and understand the intake principle). ULink College uses a centrally administered entrance exam and applies a ‘selective and first-come, first-served' admissions principle; if the intake is full the school may close admissions for that intake. The site also states that, where applicable, mid-term transfer seats are limited or (on some pages) not offered—so timing matters. Parents should plan for the scheduled exam date, arrive with identification and past school records, and be prepared that available places can fill quickly.

4. Know what the school assesses and the retake policy. Admission requires meeting standards in English and mathematics and passing an interview; applicants who fail a subject may be permitted to retake that subject, and the site states each student may have up to two attempts in the same admission year. Ensure your student's recent school reports and any English-test results are ready to upload or present, and be aware that the interview assesses communication and suitability for the CAIE (IGCSE/A‑Level) pathway. If your child has significant learning differences or medical needs, note the school's published position that it does not have the facilities to accept students with certain special educational or significant medical needs.

5. Placement rules, special programs and grade exceptions. If a student passes the exam for the requested grade they will be placed in that grade; students who pass a higher‑grade exam may choose to advance one year (G11 entrants are an exception to the jump‑grade policy). For G9 students entering the autumn intake, the school requires participation in an overseas program at a sister school in Australia (about one month) to support transition into an English‑immersion curriculum. Parents should confirm these program requirements (and any travel logistics or costs) before completing registration.

6. Accept the offer and complete registration on time. When a student receives an offer (an admission letter), the family must complete the school's seat‑registration steps within the stated deadline; the site warns that offers are valid only for that admissions season and unregistered seats will be released. Before registering, review the published tuition, boarding and other fees for the relevant school year so you understand the payment schedule and refund/forfeiture conditions. If you need to defer or have timing questions, contact admissions immediately — contact details (phone and admissions email) are listed on the site.

Scholarships

The ULink College Guangzhou public website does not list scholarships, merit awards, or a formal financial‑aid program for the Guangzhou (ULC) campus. The tuition and boarding pages publish the annual fees for new students (the site shows figures labelled for the 2025–2026 school year), but there is no published page describing scholarships or how to apply for them. If you are interested in fee reductions, merit awards, sibling discounts, or other forms of financial support, ask admissions directly by phone or email; they can confirm whether any campus‑specific scholarships exist and provide application criteria, deadlines, and documentation requirements. (Note: other campuses or schools under the ULink group have, at times, published entrance‑scholarship programs — that does not mean ULC Guangzhou has the same arrangements; verify with the Guangzhou admissions office.)

Waitlist

ULink College's public admissions pages do not describe a formal waitlist or pool that is maintained after an intake fills. The school's stated policy is that recruitment is ‘first‑come, first‑served' and that once planned intake numbers are reached, recruitment for that intake is finished. At the same time, there are mixed statements on different pages about mid‑term transfer (插班) availability: one page indicates no mid‑term places are available for a given intake while another page says transfer applications are accepted year‑round but places are limited and handled case‑by‑case. Because the site does not publish a clear waitlist procedure, parents who want to be placed on a potential list or notified of future openings should contact the admissions office directly (phone or admissions@ulinkcollege.com) to ask whether the school will hold names for future openings and how that process is managed.

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Yew Wah International Education School Guangzhou

Instructs in English, Mandarin

Ages 1 - 18 years

Fees RMB 201,400 - 268,700

Pupils 550

Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)

Yew Wah International Education School of Guangzhou (YWIES Guangzhou) opened in 2014 and serves local and expatriate students from age 1 up to 18 (K1 to A Level). The school operates a bilingual (Chinese–English) co-teaching model across early years, primary and secondary phases and offers Cambridge IGCSE and A Level pathways in upper secondary. The campus describes a student–teacher ratio of 5:1 and an enrolled population of approximately 550 students. The school is run with a dual (Chinese / Western) leadership team and includes a Careers & University Guidance Office and partnership programmes (for example the Somerset Yew Wah classroom link referenced on the academics pages). Parents should consult admissions or the School Fees page for tuition details; the public site's School Fees page exists but fees tables are not visible in the site HTML rendered here.

Location

YWIES Guangzhou is in Huadong Town, Huadu District — address: No. 9 Xue'er Street, Beixing, Huadong Town, Huadu, Guangzhou 510897. The campus is in the northern suburbs of Guangzhou (Huadu) and is reachable by car from central Guangzhou; the school website lists the full contact/address details for maps and enquiries.

Stages

YWIES Guangzhou serves Early Childhood through Upper Secondary (listed as K1 — A Level / ages roughly 1–18). The school groups its provision into Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary sections.

Type

The school is co-educational and admits both day and boarding students; the admissions pages and fee information note options for day pupils and resident students.

Additional learning support

The school operates a Learning Support function and provides social‑emotional learning (SEL) programmes as part of student care; the site also highlights English-language enhancement services for students who need language support. For details on individual student plans or formal SEN provision you should contact admissions directly.

Country affiliation

YWIES Guangzhou is part of the Yew Wah / Yew Chung (YCYW) network, a group of schools originating in Hong Kong and operating across mainland China and other locations; the school is therefore affiliated with that network rather than a national government system.

Religious affiliation

The school does not advertise any religious affiliation on its public pages; its materials describe an international bilingual education model rather than a faith‑based approach.

School day structure

Public sources indicate a typical school day beginning around 08:00 and finishing in the late afternoon (about 16:30), with supervised before/after‑school care available; the school calendar (term dates) is published separately on the school site. If you need exact daily timetables for a particular year group, contact the admissions office.

Bus service

YWIES Guangzhou operates a school bus service (multiple external school listings and the school's campus services section note transport/bus arrangements). Routes, pick‑up points and whether a seat is available are normally handled by the school's transport office during enrolment, so ask admissions for current routes, fees and safety arrangements.

Application and one‑time fees
- Registration (application) fee: RMB 1,000 (one‑time).
- Security / guarantee deposit: RMB 5,000 (one‑time; refundable, non‑interest bearing; school may use it to settle any outstanding fees on departure).

Tuition fees (per year and per term by year group)
- Nursery (Nurs.2): RMB 62,600 per year (term amount = RMB 31,300).
- Kindergarten K1: RMB 59,600 per year (term amount = RMB 29,800).
- Kindergarten K2–K5: RMB 198,400 per year (term amount = RMB 99,200).
- Primary (Grades 1–6): RMB 185,000 per year; RMB 92,500 per semester (term amount = RMB 92,500).
- Lower secondary / Junior (Grades 7–9): RMB 189,600 per year; RMB 94,800 per semester (term amount = RMB 94,800).
- Senior secondary / High School (Grades 10–12, international programme): RMB 268,700 per year (term amount = RMB 134,350).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition and approved fees are charged on a semester / academic‑year basis; the local authority's approved standards are expressed per semester for applicable grades (primary and junior levels) and the school publishes annual tuition figures for other year groups. Invoices are issued by term/semester.

Boarding and meal charges (if applicable)
- Official approved accommodation standard: RMB 13,800 per semester (RMB 27,600 per year).
- Published meal fees and boarding-related meal estimates (varies by year group): preschool meals RMB 7,260 per year; non‑boarding high‑school meal plan ~RMB 8,800 per year; an alternative published boarding meal figure for high school ~RMB 23,210 per year (note: meal charges and boarding arrangements may be shown separately from accommodation fees).

Other costs and optional charges
- Uniforms, new‑student pack and textbook/learning‑materials costs are charged at enrolment (one‑off).
- Optional services and extra charges: school‑bus service (optional; charged separately), extracurricular activities, exam fees and other consumables.

Refunds and guarantees
- The RMB 5,000 guarantee deposit is refundable; the school may deduct unpaid fees or charges from the deposit on withdrawal. Specific refund timing and conditions are set by the school.

Fee payment options
- The school operates parent/online portals and an online ordering system for parents; invoices are processed through the school's billing channels and schools of this network typically accept bank transfers and electronic payments; for exact supported payment channels (local bank transfer, UnionPay, WeChat Pay/Alipay, international wire or card) use the school's invoicing instructions.

If you require these figures presented in a different layout or need them extracted into fields for a database, they can be used as provided above.

Boarding Arrangements

Boarding is provided on campus at YWIES Guangzhou, with accommodation available in the Residence Hall as part of the school's boarding options alongside day schooling.

Uniform Requirement

A school uniform is required; students purchase the uniform during enrolment.

Governance and Ownership

The school is a non-profit private school within the Yew Chung Yew Wah Education Network (YCYW). Governance is coordinated by the Huadu District Education Bureau to ensure educational quality and alignment with regional development.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

YWIES Guangzhou describes a bilingual, whole-child early‑years programme (Emergent Programme) that explicitly develops personal, social and emotional capabilities. The site states the Chinese and Western co‑teachers collaborate to meet each child's social, emotional and educational needs through a co‑teaching approach. Staff orientation materials published by the school network show school training includes modules on student care, pastoral work and home–school collaboration. The school also references regular reports, newsletters and meetings with parents as part of supporting students' development.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The school advertises Learning Support / SEN positions that describe a Learning Support team responsible for direct instruction, co‑teaching, pull‑out programmes and Individualised Education Programmes (IEPs). Job descriptions specify modifying curriculum, differentiated instruction and planning for diverse learning needs. An independent school listing also records that the school has dedicated staff/programmes for students with special learning needs. The school does not publicly state that it is a specialist SEN institution; it presents SEN provision as part of its mainstream Learning Support services.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school's English Language Enhancement page describes a bilingual early‑childhood setting (Chinese and English) and highlights English and Chinese literacy development within the emergent programme. The co‑teaching model is presented as a mechanism for meeting pupils' language and wider educational needs. School recruitment materials and job descriptions also reference English Support / English‑language support staff within the Learning Support structure. For admissions and programme details the site lists the school contact: enquiry.gz@ywies.com.

Mental Wellbeing

The school network's staff orientation and curriculum pages show training and programme elements that cover student care, pastoral work and social‑emotional development. Learning Support job descriptions include responsibilities for positive behaviour support and social‑skills interventions, indicating those functions form part of school practice. The school's Child Protection page also describes the campus as a ‘Child‑Safe School' and links to its child protection policies. The school does not publish a separate, detailed mental‑health policy or a publicly listed counselling team on the pages reviewed.

Safeguarding

YWIES Guangzhou's Child Protection page states that the campus is a ‘Child‑Safe School' and provides a link to Child Protection Policies and Procedures on the website. The school explicitly invites readers to consult those Child Protection Policies via the linked page. Where policies are referenced, the site presents them as the primary public source for the school's safeguarding approach. For specific safeguarding queries the site lists the school contact details (enquiry.gz@ywies.com).

History

Yew Wah International Education School Guangzhou opened in 2014 as a campus within the Yew Chung Yew Wah (YCYW) network. The Guangzhou school was established as part of Yew Wah's mainland expansion and draws on the wider YCYW network's history and founding leadership. The YCYW network credits Professor Paul Yip Kwok-wah and Dr Betty Chan Po-king as founders of the Yew Wah series, and the Guangzhou campus operates under that group structure. The school's founding and governance are presented as part of the broader YCYW organisation rather than as an independent single-school company.

Community

The school describes a bilingual, K–12 community that engages in campus activities, cross-school events and city-level initiatives. Recent examples include being named among Guangzhou's first group of “education internationalisation window schools” (announced in 2023) and school-organised career/career-experience events that bring parents and local professionals into the campus programme. The school and the YCYW network also stage cultural and service-oriented events such as the Seeds of Hope concert and network-wide exchanges that involve students, staff and alumni.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

The school maintains a visible set of parent-facing resources (for example a parent login/portal and an “Our Parents” section) and runs family-focused programmes through the YCYW network. Parents have been active contributors to events such as the school's Career/Occupational Experience Day, where parent representatives from multiple industries work with students on talks and mock interviews. During periods of remote learning the school documented active collaboration with parents to support online lessons and student routines. The broader network also offers family-oriented policies (for example an internal-transfer loyalty programme) that connect parents across YCYW campuses. These elements indicate a structured avenue for parent involvement, with parents contributing as volunteers, speakers and partners in curriculum-related activities.

Awards

- Designated one of Guangzhou's first batch of "Education Internationalisation Window Schools" (广州市首批教育国际化窗口学校) — the school's website reports this recognition was announced in September 2023; the designation is a municipal-level recognition by the Guangzhou Education Bureau identifying schools selected for piloting and showcasing education internationalisation work.

Notes on the awards search: I searched the school's public news and information pages for awards or recognitions granted to the school in the five years before January 1, 2026 (roughly 2021–2025). The school's website documents several formal recognitions and certifications (CIS membership/accreditation, BSA certification, the municipal "window school" designation, and the June 2025 approval to operate as a 12‑year school). Other items reported on the site (for example, Cambridge Outstanding Learner Awards or high exam results) are awards to individual students rather than awards given to the school; you asked I exclude student awards, so those are not listed above. If you want, I can: (a) provide the exact school website URLs and publication dates for each item above, (b) convert the Chinese news items into a concise English summary with exact dates, or (c) expand this into a short timeline of these accreditations and recognitions.

Accreditations

- Council of International Schools (CIS) — The school's website states YWIES Guangzhou became a CIS member in 2021 and subsequently achieved full CIS accreditation after a multi-year review (CIS accreditation is an international, third‑party school evaluation that examines governance, student welfare, curriculum, staffing and other whole‑school practices).

- Cambridge Assessment International Education (Cambridge) — The school website shows Cambridge branding and describes that students sit Cambridge IGCSE and AS/A Level examinations, indicating the school delivers Cambridge international programmes (Cambridge provides international curricula and examinable qualifications for secondary education).

- Boarding Schools Association (BSA) — The school's site indicates the school received BSA certification in 2021; the BSA is a UK-based association that supports boarding schools and provides membership/certification relevant to boarding provision and pastoral care.

- Approval by Guangzhou education authorities (12‑year continuous schooling approval) — The school's news pages state that in June 2025 the Guangzhou Education Bureau approved the school to operate as a 12‑year (primary through senior secondary) school and renamed it (this is an official local government authorization to operate that affects the school's legal/operational status).

Note: these items are taken from the school's own website (news pages and site footer). The site also shows school activity and results for Cambridge IGCSE/AS/A Level examinations, which supports the school's delivery of Cambridge programmes. If you'd like, I can extract the exact school pages (in English or Chinese) and provide direct quotations and dates for each accreditation/approval.

Admissions

1. Fill in the application form. The school recommends using its online application portal (Apply Now) or downloading and returning the New Student Application Form by fax, email or post; keep a copy of the completed form and note the admissions office contact details for follow‑up. Parents should expect to create an account on the school's admissions portal if applying online and to supply accurate contact details so the Admissions Office can arrange the next step.

2. Attend the Learning Consultation (placement appointment). After you submit an application the Admissions Office will contact you to arrange a Learning Consultation; bring originals and copies of parents' and student IDs/passports, the student's birth certificate, two passport photos and school reports from the last three years. The consultation includes placement assessments (English & Maths for Years 2–9; English, Maths & Science for Year 10 and above) and a short interview with the co‑principals — plan for tests of roughly 70 minutes (Years 2–9) or about 130 minutes (Year 10+), plus a 30‑minute interview. Ask admissions in advance about language‑support testing or any required accommodations so the school can prepare.

3. Wait for the Learning Consultation Report. The Admissions Office will normally issue the Learning Consultation report and outcome within seven working days; this report explains placement and next steps. If the report requires further documentation or follow‑up (for example additional assessment or verification of transcripts), respond promptly to avoid delays. Keep copies of all correspondence and confirm the school's stated deadline for accepting any offer.

4. Pay the required tuition and ancillary fees. Once you receive the Learning Consultation report and an offer or payment notice, follow the payment instructions in the notice to secure the place (registration/deposit and tuition payments are handled per the school's fees policy). One‑time items (registration fee, refundable deposit, uniform, welcome package) are normally charged in the first year; annual tuition varies by grade and is published on the school's fees page — parents should request the current fee schedule and payment deadlines from Admissions because published figures are updated periodically. If you plan to use school transport or boarding (if available), ask for the separate fee schedule for those services.

5. Complete enrolment requirements and student onboarding. After payment, you will be asked to submit the final enrolment documents, purchase uniforms, collect the Welcome Package, select courses and co‑curricular activities (ASAs) and meet teachers and class leaders as scheduled. Make sure medical records, emergency contacts and any learning‑support or dietary information are provided at this stage so the school can make arrangements before the student's first day. Confirm the school's orientation dates and any compulsory parent information sessions.

6. Start school and follow up with administrative tasks. The student begins classes on the published school start date; parents should check the school calendar for term dates, holidays and activity timetables, and follow the school's instructions for homework expectations and daily routines. If anything changes (address, visa/residency status, health needs), notify Admissions or the School Office immediately to keep the student record up to date. For any points not covered online, contact the Admissions Office directly by phone or email listed on the school website.

Scholarships

YWIES Guangzhou participates in the Yew Chung Yew Wah (YCYW) Scholarship Programme run across the network; the programme offers merit‑based awards in several categories (for example the Madam Tsang Chor‑hang Memorial Scholarship, Subject & Talent Awards, and IGCSE/IB/A Level Awards). Awards typically reduce tuition by a percentage (examples published by the network range from 25% up to 100%) and the duration of support varies by award (some awards are for one year; others may be granted for two to four years depending on the category and campus implementation). Eligibility and application rules are set by the YCYW Scholarship Programme and commonly apply to Years 7–13 (external applicants are normally required to submit the school application and take required assessments before applying for scholarship consideration). Application windows, selection criteria (essential and desirable criteria) and timelines are published centrally by YCYW and by individual campuses each year — if you are interested, request the latest scholarship brochure or application pack from the Guangzhou Admissions Office so you have the precise criteria, deadlines and panel interview dates for the current cycle.

Waitlist

The Guangzhou campus's public admissions pages do not describe a formal, campus‑wide waiting‑list process; the published application procedure focuses on the online application, Learning Consultation and placement outcome without naming a waitlist. Third‑party school profiles that summarise the campus report no formal waiting list for Guangzhou; however, admission capacity can change by year level and the school's resources, so parents should confirm current availability with Admissions. If a year level is full, contact the Admissions Office to ask whether the school maintains an internal pool or can keep your child's application active — ask specifically about how long the school will retain an incomplete or waitlisted file and whether you must periodically update documents to remain on a list.

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