Compare Specialist-level SEN International Schools in Guangzhou, China

📚 Learning Specialist 🧩 Behaviour Basic

Instructs in English, Mandarin

Ages 2 - 17 years

Fees RMB 100,000 - 150,000

Type Co-educational (boarding)

Fettes College Guangzhou (FCG) is a 15-year continuous K–12 school established as a joint project between Fettes College (UK) and Country Garden Education; the Guangzhou campus began recruiting internationally in 2020. The school runs an early-years programme built on the IB PYP framework combined with EYFS, a bilingual primary and middle programme that integrates the Chinese national curriculum (CNC) with the IB MYP, and a senior programme offering Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level pathways. The campus is located in Zengcheng (Phoenix City) on a large, forested site about one hour by car from central Guangzhou and Baiyun Airport. Boarding provision is a named feature of school life and the school operates a bilingual (Chinese/English) instructional model across grades. For full details and source pages, see the linked school pages cited below.

Location

Fettes College Guangzhou is on a large campus in Phoenix City, Nan'an Village, Xintang Town, Zengcheng District, Guangzhou (No. 2 Xinxue Road, postcode 511340). The school is set on a suburban campus about an hour's drive from Guangzhou city centre and Baiyun International Airport, so most families travel to the site by car or school-arranged transport.

Stages

The school is a K–12 provision with an Early Years section plus Primary, Middle and Senior (high school) divisions listed on the school site. Age entry is shown as approximately 2 to 17 years.

Type

FCG is a day and boarding school; the website describes boarding as an integral part of the Fettesian model and details house/boarding staff arrangements. The site presents the school as a full-year K–12 provision (no religious or single‑sex designation is stated).

Additional learning support

The school describes a pastoral ‘humanistic care' system that provides individualised support and wellbeing services; Early Years and other pages note small class sizes and targeted activities (for example sensory-integration work in EY). The website also describes EAL/IELTS support and one-to-one or small-group tutorials for students needing extra help. For specifics about formal SEN assessments or named specialist staff, the school requests enquiries via admissions.

Country affiliation

Fettes College Guangzhou is a joint venture between Fettes College (UK) and Country Garden (Country Garden Education Group); the partnership and British heritage are stated on the school site.

Religious affiliation

The school site does not list any religious affiliation; its materials present the provision as an international, secular K–12 school.

School day structure

The website does not publish a standard daily timetable (start/end times or exact break/lunch times) in its public pages. Prospective parents are directed to contact admissions or consult the School Handbook/policies for detailed daily schedules.

Bus service

There is no detailed information about a daily school-bus network or external provider on the public website. If a dedicated bus service or route information is important for your move, contact the admissions team (phone numbers and contact page are on the site) to request current bus routes, pick‑up points and costs.

Application fees

- The school's public admissions pages do not publish a specific application or non‑refundable registration fee; no application fee is listed on the school's admissions information.

Tuition fees (per term and per year group)

- Early Years (EY): commonly reported around RMB 120,000 per year (equivalent to approximately RMB 60,000 per semester) in recent school listings.

- Primary (compulsory stage): RMB 120,000 per semester — therefore RMB 240,000 per academic year (two semesters). This level is set as a government‑approved semester rate.

- Middle / Junior secondary (compulsory stage): RMB 135,000 per semester — therefore RMB 270,000 per academic year. This level is set as a government‑approved semester rate.

- Senior / High school: published market‑rate semester ranges are RMB 132,500 to RMB 162,500 per semester; this corresponds to RMB 265,000 to RMB 325,000 per academic year (two semesters). Where applicable, differentiation is reported between day and boarding arrangements.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition for the compulsory stages (primary and middle) is charged per semester (semester billing). Several school notices and the official local fee approval state semester billing is the basis for fee collection.

Boarding fees (where applicable)

- Officially approved boarding charges for the compulsory levels are: Primary boarding RMB 9,000 per semester; Middle boarding RMB 14,000 per semester.

- For Senior School there are reported options and different boarding packages: examples published for senior students include day student vs 5‑day and 7‑day boarding differentials (e.g., RMB 132,500 per semester for day; RMB 152,500 for 5‑day boarding; RMB 162,500 for 7‑day boarding in recent reports).

Other costs and typical extras

- Meal / catering fees are reported per semester as approximately: Primary RMB 9,000; Middle RMB 10,000; Senior RMB 11,000.

- Typical one‑off or periodic extras reported in market summaries include: activity / enrichment / international examination or expedition fees (examples around RMB 2,000), and school uniform kit charges (reported examples: Primary ~RMB 3,000 per set; Middle/High ~RMB 3,800 per set in past published lists).

Refund information

- Refunds and charge‑back calculations for the compulsory (义务教育) stages are governed by Guangdong provincial rules on private school charging and refunding. The provincial rules set out clear refund methodology (for example, pro‑rata refunds based on months in attendance and defined percentages for students who register but do not attend) and require schools to process refunds within statutory timelines. These provincial rules apply to the school's compulsory stages.

Fee payment options

- The school's public admissions pages and policy pages do not list specific accepted payment channels (for example, named bank accounts, online payment gateways or card acceptance) in the materials available online. Parents are typically expected to observe the school's published invoice / payment instructions at registration.

Note: figures above are drawn from the school's admissions information and recent local fee approvals and market summaries; compulsory‑stage semester rates are recorded in the local government fee approval. The entries above present per‑term amounts followed by the corresponding per‑year totals where applicable.

Boarding Arrangements

Boarding is an integral part of FCG and mirrors the boarding ethos of Fettes College UK. Boarding fosters independence and practical life skills such as resilience, timekeeping, self-motivation and tolerance. The Primary School has dedicated boarding houses, Arran and Iona, which host boarders.

Uniform Requirement

The uniform features magenta and chocolate stripes; senior pupils wear magenta and chocolate stripes as part of the uniform.

House System

Arran and Iona are the Primary School boarding houses.

Governance and Ownership

FCG is a joint venture between Bright Scholar Education Group and Fettes College. It is a 15-year all-through private school. The school uses bilingual instruction in English and Chinese, with about 40% of curriculum taught in English.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Fettes College Guangzhou describes a formal pastoral system that places students into Houses and uses boarding tutors, house parents and boarding carers to provide day-to-day pastoral support and to develop social skills, resilience and a sense of belonging. The school's website explains a named “humanistic mind‑care” (pastoral) approach that monitors both learning and physical/mental health and aims to help students with individual difficulties. House competitions, age‑appropriate boarding activities and a high staff‑to‑student ratio are highlighted as mechanisms to promote social and emotional development. The school also publishes a Pastoral Care and Student Behaviour policy as part of its policies list.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The school's public website and published policies (language policy, safeguarding, pastoral care) describe pastoral, medical and language support but do not set out specific provision, staff roles or named programmes for Special Educational Needs (SEN). Fettes College Guangzhou does not publicly specify which kinds of SEN it can support or that it is a specialist SEN institution in the materials available online. For SEN details and any individual arrangements the school would make, families should contact the Admissions or Pastoral teams directly.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

FCG publishes a detailed Language Policy stating it provides English Language Acquisition / EAL (and Chinese as an additional language) and that provision is made “wherever possible” for students without English or Chinese as a mother tongue. The school describes co‑teaching with expatriate teachers and dedicated EAL teaching in Senior, Middle and Primary phases, and recent news articles describe interactive EAL classes and Cambridge/IELTS preparation. The website also references EAL/IELTS courses using digital platforms and exam preparation for Cambridge English qualifications.

Mental Wellbeing

The school's Safeguarding page lists a counselling policy and a Student Psychological Crisis Screening and Intervention guideline among downloadable documents, and the Pastoral Care page describes pastoral staff (house parents, tutors and boarding carers) who support students' personal matters. FCG states that staff receive child‑protection training and that the pastoral system monitors students' wellbeing and helps resolve individual difficulties. These published policies indicate the school has formal counselling and crisis‑intervention documents, although the downloadable PDFs require access for the full details.

Safeguarding

Fettes College Guangzhou publishes a Safeguarding page explaining its child‑protection responsibilities, staff training, site security, DBS/international police checks for adults who work with students, anti‑bullying procedures, and first‑aid/medical arrangements. The page lists a Safeguarding Handbook, Child Protection Policy and other related documents (including the Safe‑Touch policy) as downloadable attachments. The school states that safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and sets out the types of abuse it addresses and how staff should respond to concerns.

Admissions

1. Pre-registration and first contact. Start by completing the school's online pre‑registration (the site asks families to scan the QR code or fill the registration form) so the admissions office can record your interest and assign a dedicated admissions officer. Parents should expect the school to use that officer as their main point of contact for scheduling visits, tests and next steps—keep their contact details and any reference/registration number the school gives. Refer to the school's admissions page for the QR/registration instruction and to ask about current vacancies.

2. Visit / open day (recommended before formal application). The school explicitly asks families to visit campus with the child so you can see curriculum, facilities and pastoral arrangements in person; visits are arranged through the admissions officer. When you book, confirm whether the child should bring school reports, portfolios, or evidence of special talents (art/sport/music) because those can matter for assessment in some years. Bring photo ID for both child and parent to present if requested on arrival.

3. Formal application and documents. After pre‑registration and/or a visit, complete the Student Information Registration Form online and upload the required documents: child's ID (household register, birth certificate or passport), guardian ID/passport, a clear recent photo of the child, and a medical/physical examination report. The admissions page lists those exact document types—prepare certified copies where applicable and check whether originals are needed for verification on registration day. Missing or incomplete documents are a common cause of delay, so confirm the file formats and any translation/notarisation requirements with your admissions officer.

4. Assessment: tests, interview and portfolio. For most entry years the school will invite the child to an assessment that typically includes age‑appropriate testing and an interview or teacher observation; in some cases the school will also request a portfolio or evidence of extracurricular achievement. Ask the admissions officer in advance what the assessment includes for your child's year group (Early Years assessments differ from Year 7 or Year 10 entry). If English is a second language for your child, check whether there is an EAL/ESL assessment stream or additional language support options.

5. Offers, acceptance and deposit. If the assessment and documentation are satisfactory the school will issue an offer (places may be limited by year group). Ask the admissions officer exactly what the offer letter includes—start date, tuition and boarding fees, deposit or payment schedule, and any conditions (for example submission of original documents or medical clearance). Confirm payment methods, deadlines and whether the deposit is refundable or applied to first‑term fees. (The admissions pages recommend communicating with your assigned admissions officer for these details.)

6. Registering and enrolment checklist. On acceptance you will need to complete the final enrolment/registration process (the school lists the same identity and medical documents required at application) and pay the fees required before the start of term. If you are requesting any special arrangements (boarding, dietary needs, medical care, international student paperwork), submit those requests early to the admissions office so the school can make placements and arrangements. If your child holds Chinese school registration (学籍), note the school's national‑exam policy (students with Chinese school registration are in principle required to take the local high school entrance exam unless a waiver is filed).

7. Boarding placement and pastoral induction (if applicable). If you plan boarding, confirm whether places are offered immediately with the academic offer or require a separate application—board placement, house allocation and levies are managed by the boarding office and should be confirmed early. Ask about the boarding ratio of staff to students, whether there are expatriate houseparents, arrival/adaptation schedules and any additional boarding fees or deposits. The school's public pages describe boarding as integral to their model; contact the admissions officer for the boarding‑specific checklist.

8. Transfers and mid‑year entry. The school accepts in‑year transfers/插班生; for transfer students you will be asked for recent school reports and to complete the same assessments to determine placement. If you are moving mid‑year, ask about catch‑up support, course equivalencies (IGCSE/A‑Level/IB alignment) and whether there are any termly intakes with available places. Confirm with admissions what fees are prorated for mid‑term starts and whether waiting lists exist for the requested year group.

Scholarships

The school operates a scholarship programme but the public web pages give only a high‑level description; they state that Fettes has a scholarship system intended to encourage well‑rounded, academically‑strong students. The admissions page notes the existence of scholarships but does not publish detailed eligibility categories, award levels, or the formal application/timetable on that page—families should ask their admissions officer for the current scholarship prospectus, application deadlines and assessment criteria.

Independent reporting and school announcements indicate named scholarship categories and significant awards in recent years: for example, a school report published in 2024–2025 records about 60 scholarship recipients whose combined awards totalled close to RMB 7,000,000; the report also describes multiple named scholarships (different tiers and talent‑based awards) and a scholarship review committee that evaluates candidates on academics, conduct, co‑curricular participation and competition results. The school has also publicly described a further‑education scholarship for students who enter certain top global universities, linked to more substantial financial support for university tuition (reported examples appear in school news coverage). These third‑party reports and school news items show scholarships are active and awarded annually, but amounts and specific criteria can change year to year—confirm current programmes and any application dates with the admissions office.

Waitlist

Public information on the school's admissions page refers to a pre‑registration system for families but does not publish a formal waitlist or ‘pool' policy on the website. The site advises families to pre‑register and to contact the admissions officer to arrange visits and assessments; it therefore appears the admissions office manages place availability and any internal waiting arrangements directly rather than publishing a standard public waitlist process. Parents who need clarity about whether a specific year group has a waitlist or how places are prioritised should contact the admissions office and ask for the school's current availability, the procedure for holding a place, and whether a formal waitlist will be used for their child.

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Guangzhou Huamei International School

📚 Learning Specialist 🧩 Behaviour Basic

Instructs in English, Mandarin

Ages 2½ - 18 years

Fees RMB 61,000 - 130,000

Type Co-educational (boarding)

Guangzhou Huamei International School was founded on June 19, 1993 and is located on Huamei Road in the Tianhe education core area. The campus covers about 160,000 m² at the foot of Phoenix Mountain and describes itself as a full-time boarding international school serving kindergarten through high school; the website highlights bilingual programmes and a range of international pathways (AP, A-Level, Canadian OSSD and IB-related offerings at kindergarten). The school publishes a student population figure of about 5,100 and lists on-campus services including daily school-bus pickup/drop-off and on-site medical provision. Distinctive features cited on the site include the school's “forest” campus and an English IB integrated kindergarten class; the site also describes STEM, sports and international exchange activity across year groups. (All items above are taken from the school website.)

Location

Huamei International School is located at No. 23 Huamei Road in the Tianhe education core area of Guangzhou (Longdong, Tianhe District). The school occupies a large campus (about 160,000 m²) at the foot of Phoenix Mountain and gives the address and contact details on its website. For exact directions and transit options contact the admissions office; the site lists a service hotline and email.

Stages

The school runs a full sequence from kindergarten through primary and middle school to an international/high‑school division and an International Students Division — effectively K–12 with an international high‑school program. The website has separate sections for Huamei Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School and International High School.

Type

Huamei is a co‑educational private school that operates as a full‑time day and boarding school; the website describes full‑time boarding international education from kindergarten to high school and also lists day‑school options. Third‑party school listings also describe it as co‑educational.

Additional learning support

The kindergarten materials describe attention to individual development, individual development plans and a personal growth portfolio for each child; the campus also reports on‑site medical staff and 24‑hour health services. The school website does not publish a detailed, school‑wide SEN/ALN policy page, so prospective parents with specific support needs should contact admissions to discuss assessments and provision.

Country affiliation

The school is a Chinese private school in Guangzhou and was founded by returned overseas students; it is not presented on the website as officially affiliated with a foreign government.

Religious affiliation

No religious affiliation is specified on the school's public pages; the school presents itself as a non‑religious, international educational institution.

School day structure

The website does not publish a single, detailed daily timetable for all year groups. Kindergarten pages note a structured daily programme (including six meals for boarders/young children) and the school offers both boarding and day options; for exact start/end times and break/lunch arrangements you should contact admissions or request the current timetable.

Bus service

The school advertises weekly city‑wide and daily district‑wide school bus pick‑up and drop‑off services, indicating organised transport for students across the city and district. The website does not list specific routes or providers on the public pages, so ask the admissions office for current routes, stops, costs and enrolment procedures.

Application fees
- The school does not publish a single, standard one‑time application or registration fee amount on its public English pages. No fixed application fee was available from the school's public enrolment pages during the search.

Tuition fees (by year group; per term and per year where published)
- Primary (普通小学): RMB 50,000 per semester (this figure expressly includes boarding); annual equivalent RMB 100,000 per year.
- Junior secondary / Middle (初中): RMB 48,900 per semester (includes boarding); annual equivalent RMB 97,800 per year.
- International / programed tracks (annual rates reported by enrollment/education program pages):
- Kindergarten (international/whole‑day): RMB 88,000 per year.
- Elementary (ordinary international track): RMB 61,000 per year; elementary international‑student class listed at RMB 86,000 per year.
- Junior secondary (ordinary international track): RMB 68,000 per year; international‑student middle class listed at RMB 98,000 per year.
- Senior secondary (varies by program): Phoenix/regular/HK‑Macao classes ~RMB 68,000/year; Canada DCP / aviation classes ~RMB 98,000/year for early grades and ~RMB 108,000/year for final year; AP / CIS / some AP‑track figures reported up to ~RMB 130,000/year. These published program fees are reported by multiple enrollment/education information sources.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- For the municipal‑approved ordinary primary and junior‑secondary rates the school bills by semester (per the municipal fee approval).
- International program fees are reported as annual tuition amounts on program pages; billing cadence and installment options vary by program and are set at admission.

Boarding fees
- For the municipal primary and junior‑secondary fee approvals, boarding is explicitly included in the semester fees. International program listings also describe “学杂宿费” / “学杂食宿费” (tuition + boarding + related items) as included in some program totals.

Other costs and extras
- Items commonly identified as additional costs: school uniform, Chinese textbooks, insurance and medical cover, extracurricular activities/trips, and incidental service fees. A published note for weekend/holiday residential stays appears as RMB 100/day in third‑party listings.

Refunds
- Refunds for private/民办 schools in Guangzhou follow regulated rules: new students who register and pay but do not enroll are eligible for substantial partial refunds (examples in local rules: ~90% refund when not enrolled; ~95% if fees were charged by year), and schools must process refunds and pro‑rata returns according to municipal/provincial refund formulas and timelines. Schools must handle refund processing promptly per local regulation.

Fee payment options
- Payments are required to the school's designated bank account and/or through the school's enrolled payment portal used for admissions and in‑school billing; the school uses an enrolment system platform and provides school contact channels for payment queries. Local regulatory documents require school receipts and payment into designated school accounts.

Search coverage note
- Municipal fee approvals were used for ordinary primary and junior‑secondary semester rates; international‑program annual figures come from published program/enrolment pages and education portals. A single, consolidated public fee schedule (including an explicit one‑time application fee amount) was not located on the school's publicly accessible English pages during the search.

Boarding Arrangements

The school provides full-time boarding for international education from kindergarten through high school. Student dormitories are on campus with 24-hour supervision and night shifts; the dorms are surrounded by trees, and students are provided with more than 30 daily necessities at check-in to support a home-like environment.

Uniform Requirement

The school has seven uniform sets for four seasons: two winter, two summer, and three spring/autumn. Uniforms are designed by top fashion designers and produced by a leading manufacturer using high-quality fabrics; they are a symbol of campus culture and student values. Life teachers sort the uniforms and arrange laundry, with around-the-clock service to wash, disinfect, and dry clothing, bed linens, and daily necessities.

Food Options

The Huamei Student Canteen is a Grade A canteen in Guangdong Province. It covers over 8000 square meters with more than 3500 dining seats; more than 30% of the chefs are of the highest grade. Nutritionists from Zhongshan Medical University guide meals, offering six meals per day with main dishes providing more than ten options; the menu alternates between Chinese and Western styles and includes snacks, afternoon refreshments, and late-night meals.

Governance and Ownership

Huamei is a Model School Governed by Law, recognized by the Ministry of Education, with a Safe and Civilized Campus designation; security guards operate 24 hours a day and a health service operates on site.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school publishes a named Huamei “characteristic SEL Social Emotion Course” as part of its primary curriculum. Huamei runs a campus Psychology Festival that includes psychology lectures, interactive booths (e.g., an intelligent “confession” booth), art-based self-exploration activities and psychology teacher–led sessions, showing one channel the school uses to deliver social–emotional learning. The school also lists a Student Development Centre with a director and deputy, indicating an institutional pastoral team responsible for student development. School timetables for younger students show regular mental-health education and biweekly group psychological counselling sessions during evening study. Together these items indicate SEL is delivered through curriculum‑linked courses, schoolwide events and an internal student development team.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The school's English-language website does not publish a dedicated Special Educational Needs (SEN) policy or a clear list of specialist SEN provisions. There is no public description of the types of SEN the school can support or of a specialist SEN department. For families needing confirmed SEN provision or formal learning‑support arrangements, the school's published materials direct enquiries to its contact channels.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Huamei describes explicit English‑language provision across age groups: an English IB integrated kindergarten class led full‑day by native English homeroom teachers with TEFL/TESOL qualifications. The primary curriculum advertises immersive English lessons (for example, weekly immersive English lessons and bilingual classroom use). The junior‑high and senior‑high materials list ESL/bridge courses and foreign‑teacher oral English classes (ESL bridge and ESL courses are named in curriculum overviews). The International Students Division also states it educates pupils from many countries, which supports the presence of English‑language support within that division.

Mental Wellbeing

The school runs an annual Psychology Festival that includes psychology lectures for students and external experts (for example, a public lecture by Professor You Jia Ning was advertised). School schedules note regular mental‑health education and biweekly group psychological counselling for younger boarders. The Student Development Centre is listed in the school's leadership structure and appears to provide pastoral oversight. The campus also reports on‑site medical provision and a staffed clinic which the school presents as part of its around‑the‑clock health services.

Safeguarding

The school's English pages do not publish a formal, standalone child‑protection or safeguarding policy for public download. The site does, however, describe practical safety and welfare arrangements for boarders including life‑care teachers who supervise daily life and escorted weekend shuttle services with school guards. The school also states health professionals from an affiliated hospital are stationed on campus to provide 24‑hour medical services. A campus service hotline and main contact details are published for enquiries. If you need the school's formal safeguarding policy or named child‑protection contacts, the website suggests contacting the school directly via the published phone or email.

Admissions

1. Initial enquiry and application: Contact the school's Admissions Office to request the correct application form for the programme you want (main campus programmes, International Students Division (ISD), or the International High School/Canadian track). Parents can register online for many divisions or visit the admissions office in person; the ISD page on the school site lists phone and email contacts for enquiries. Keep a record of the exact programme name you are applying for (for example ISD, AP/CIS/DCP or the bilingual primary programme), because fees, timelines and required documents differ by programme.

2. Prepare and submit required documents: For local-entry primary pupils the school's published instructions mention bringing a photocopy of the household register (hukou) and a small portrait photo and completing the school's Student Information form; non-local or international applicants must submit passport and previous-school transcripts or study certificates. International or overseas-student applications typically require a passport copy, recent school transcripts, and sometimes a birth certificate and recommendation letter—confirm the exact checklist for your programme with admissions before you apply. Originals are commonly required for verification at enrolment, so allow time to gather certified copies or translations if needed.

3. Entrance assessment and interview: The school organises placement assessments and interviews; for the ISD online/in-person intake the school describes subject tests (Science, Math, English and HSK for Chinese) with published durations and an application/test fee (the ISD FAQ shows test structure and an application fee reference). For other streams (international high‑school tracks such as AP/CIS or Canadian programs) admission decisions are typically based on a combination of grades, municipal exam placement (where applicable), the school's own written tests and an interview or family meeting. Parents should plan for at least one in-person or virtual interview and for the possibility of additional subject testing to determine appropriate class placement.

4. Offer, deposit and registration: If the school makes an offer you will normally receive written acceptance instructions and a deadline to return a signed acceptance and pay any required deposit or first-term tuition; the timing and amount vary by programme and intake. Boarding, weekend-stay permissions and other optional services (if relevant) are typically charged separately—check the offer letter for the exact line items and payment deadlines. Keep receipts and an itemised copy of the contract; the school's official communications and brochure pages list programme contacts you should use if anything in the offer is unclear.

5. Medical/visa and arrival steps for international students: For non‑Chinese nationals there will be additional steps before term starts, including visa paperwork (for long stays) or residence-permit guidance, vaccination/health checks, and submission of authorised medical certificates where required. The ISD materials and the school's international-students pages note that online applicants must meet China's legal and school health requirements before formal enrolment. Parents should allow multiple weeks for visa processing and international-travel planning and confirm the school's arrival/boarding check-in dates.

6. Programme-specific timelines and special-admissions: For specialised streams (sports/talent classes, golf or other special-admission cohorts) the school publishes separate admissions brochures and schedules; these streams may run their own trials, interviews or selection events and have separate application windows. For the international high-school tracks the school follows municipal selection principles in addition to its own testing schedule (the school's international-high-school pages note multiple intake/test rounds across March–June for certain cohorts). If you are applying for a special programme, download that programme's brochure or ask admissions for the exact calendar and selection criteria.

7. After acceptance — enrolment, uniforms and start-of-term: After you pay the required fees and complete registration paperwork the school will provide details on uniforms, textbooks, meal/boarding arrangements and the student timetable. Ask admissions for an itemised schedule of mandatory and optional charges (transport, boarding weekend fees, extra-curricular or exam centre fees) so you can budget for the full first year. If anything in the package is unclear (for instance weekly boarding vs full-term boarding rules), request the school's written policy before final payment.

Scholarships

ISD (International Students Division): The school's ISD materials explicitly state that applicants with excellent entrance-test results may apply for scholarships; the ISD FAQ and recruitment materials describe both full and half (50%) scholarships awarded on the basis of test performance. The ISD documentation also states an application/test fee and the test structure; families applying to ISD should confirm the scholarship application steps, deadlines, and whether scholarship offers require a separate application or are awarded automatically after testing.

Other school-level and programme scholarships: Huamei runs targeted scholarship or special-admissions programmes from time to time (for example talent/sports cohorts and selective cohorts in the international/high‑school streams); these are handled per programme and the amounts and criteria vary by year. The school's special-admissions brochures (sports/golf and other talent programmes) describe selection and support mechanisms for successful candidates; however, the main website does not publish a single, centralised and up‑to‑date scholarship tariff covering every programme. Because scholarship availability, amounts and eligibility criteria change frequently, ask the Admissions Office for the current scholarship brochure and the exact deadlines and documentation required for any scholarship application.

Practical next steps I recommend: (1) confirm which programme you are applying for (local bilingual primary, international high school / AP/CIS, or ISD) and request the specific programme brochure from admissions; (2) ask admissions for a current tuition and fees table for that programme (including boarding, weekend‑stay and meal charges); and (3) if you are interested in scholarship consideration, request the current scholarship criteria and deadline in writing. Contact details are on the school pages (Admissions/ISD).

Waitlist

Publicly available information on the school's English and Chinese pages does not include a clear, school‑wide description of a formal waitlist or pool system. I searched the school's admissions and ISD pages and did not find a published, programme-level waitlist policy or a one‑page explanation of how a waitlist is operated on the school website. Because practices differ by programme (for example municipal placements, special-admissions cohorts, and ISD intakes), some programmes may maintain an internal waiting list and contact families if places become available; however, that procedure is not explicitly described in the school's public admissions materials. For certainty: if you want to know whether your child would be placed on a waiting list (and to learn the school's notification timelines and priority rules), contact the Admissions Office and ask for the programme's waitlist policy and how you will be notified; the school's admissions contacts are published on the ISD and main site pages.

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Meisha Academy Guangzhou

📚 Learning Specialist 🧩 Behaviour Basic

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.

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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Merchiston Academy Songshan Lake

📚 Learning Specialist 🧩 Behaviour Basic

Instructs in English, Mandarin

Ages 14 - 18 years

Fees RMB 40,000 - 178,000

Type Co-educational (boarding)

Merchiston Academy Songshan Lake (MAS) opened in September 2021 and is presented on the school website as an international campus located in Songshan Lake Park, adjacent to Huawei's European Village; the site states the campus has about 35,000 m² of floor area and convenient transport links. MAS is described as offering courses within IGCSE and GCE A-level pathways and cooperating with Pearson/Edexcel and BTEC vocational provision for older students. The website also describes an on-site boarding provision and a broad co-curricular programme (sports, arts and STEM-related CCAs are listed). The school site does not publish a full fee schedule, an overall minimum/maximum age range for all entry points, typical class-size figures for MAS, or a total current pupil number; I can fetch the campus latitude/longitude from Google Maps if you'd like.

Location

Merchiston Academy Songshan Lake is located in the Songshan Lake industrial park, Dongguan, Guangdong — the campus sits next to Huawei European Village and Songshan Lake Park. Address given on the school site is C4 CIMC Yi-Ning-Xi-Lu Road, Dongguan City, Guangdong, China. The site notes the campus is tranquil and has easy access to local transport links.

Stages

The school offers IGCSE and A‑level programmes and international preparatory (pre‑A level) options, with two‑year IGCSE and two‑year A‑level patterns and a one‑year pre‑A route described on the curriculum pages. The programmes are aimed at secondary / senior‑school students preparing for university.

Type

MAS is a co‑educational school and operates boarding provision; students are placed in age‑appropriate boarding houses with houseparents and resident tutors on site. The Songshan Lake campus is part of the wider Merchiston group (links with Merchiston Castle School and other Merchiston campuses) and shares resources across those campuses.

Additional learning support

The website describes a three‑teacher guidance model that includes academic mentors, pastoral care and a psychological counsellor as part of student support. The school does not publish a detailed Special Educational Needs (SEN) or specific learning‑support list on its public pages; parents are advised to contact admissions for case‑specific information.

Country affiliation

MAS presents itself as part of the Merchiston family and cites an affiliation with Merchiston Castle School in Edinburgh, Scotland (UK).

Religious affiliation

The school website does not state any religious affiliation.

School day structure

The site publishes an Academic Calendar and a timetable page (作息表) where the school timetable is made available; exact start and finish times are shown on that calendar/timetable rather than in prominent text. The boarding page notes that boarders follow the same working day as day students and have a structured evening homework period and supervised weekend activities.

Bus service

The school refers to school buses in its uniform guidance (students must wear uniform on school buses), which indicates a bus service is used, but the website does not publish detailed route, provider or booking information. For pickup/drop‑off routes, costs and registration, the site directs parents to contact Admissions (admissions@merchistonacademy.cn / 400 999 0978).

Application / Seat‑reservation fees
- Seat reservation (placement) deposit: RMB 18,000 (payable on offer/booking; treated as a seat deposit).

Tuition fees (current academic year — listed as annual amounts by programme)
- QingTeng programme (national curriculum + AP): RMB 178,000 per year.
- Songshan Lake programme (national curriculum + A‑Level): RMB 158,000 per year.
- ZiJing programme (national curriculum + DSE): RMB 98,000 per year.
- DeQin (domestic curriculum + Xingzhi特色): RMB 40,000 per year.

Per‑term / billing equivalents
- The school has previously published semester figures (two semesters per academic year) for international and domestic directions; older published semester examples include RMB 75,000 per semester for international direction and RMB 30,000 per semester for domestic direction. Where an annual fee is published, treat it as the full academic‑year charge unless a semester breakdown is specified.

Boarding (annual)
- Boarding (6‑person room): RMB 18,000 per year.
- Boarding (3‑person room): RMB 30,000 per year.

Other charges (paid separately)
- Insurance, optional paid CCAs, school bus, bedding/room setup, meals, uniforms, textbooks, international examination registration fees and occasional field‑trip or practical course fees. These items are charged in addition to tuition/boarding.

Billing schedule and payment terms / refunds
- Tuition is charged according to the published fee schedule for the relevant programme/year. If a student enrolls after a term begins, fees may be charged on a pro‑rata basis. Students are required to settle outstanding fees to receive school reports. If a registered student pays but does not commence, 90% of fees may be refundable; mid‑term withdrawals are calculated pro‑rata by actual days in attendance (school example formula: refund = paid/184 (184 − days attended), with a minimum month unit). One‑term written notice of withdrawal is normally required; failure to give notice can result in charges for remaining fees.

Fee payment options
- Publicly available materials do not list a definitive set of accepted payment channels for MAS Songshan Lake. Common channels for campuses in this group include bank transfer and electronic payments; for admissions or payment instructions, use the school admissions contact (admissions@merchistonacademy.cn).

Boarding Arrangements

Three age-appropriate boarding houses accommodate MAS Songshan Lake students, cared for by a Houseparent who lives on site alongside resident Tutors, promoting a family atmosphere. Boarding students follow the same school day pattern; after their evening meal they have structured homework time overseen by a staff member on duty, followed by social time and bedtime. A fully staffed medical centre supports boarders, and at weekends they may participate in a range of activities or undertake independent study.

Uniform Requirement

All MAS students wear the school uniform on school days, on school buses, on school property and on school trips; exceptions may be allowed in special circumstances. Full dress is required from October to April and during the rally.

Food Options

Boarding includes meals; boarders have evening meals as part of the daily routine.

House System

There are three age-appropriate boarding houses for MAS Songshan Lake students.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Merchiston Academy Songshan Lake states that pastoral care is a central part of its approach and places pastoral care “on a paramount position” within its holistic education model. The school describes boarding tutors and houseparents as important role models who live and work with students, which the school says supports students' social development and sense of community. Co-curricular activities (CCAs) such as Debate Club, Cultural Societies and team sports are listed as regular provision that supports teamwork, communication and wider social skills. The Boarding overview explicitly links boarding routines and house structures to encouraging interpersonal skills and a supportive community.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The school's public website does not set out a dedicated Special Educational Needs (SEN) or inclusion policy. The site does describe targeted academic clinics (for example, Chinese Clinic and Science Clinic) that provide extra academic support, but these pages do not identify specialist SEN provision or list specific categories of special needs supported. There is no page on the website that describes a named SEN coordinator, specialist learning support team, or a formal SEN policy. Based on the website material I reviewed, Merchiston Academy Songshan Lake does not publicly disclose specific SEN provision or whether it is a specialist SEN institution.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school's co‑curricular listings describe an English Clinic and an English Clinic/IELTS Preparation offering targeted English support; the site states that targeted EAL/IELTS provision is available, including an EAL provision note for Years 12–13. The English Clinic is described as focused lessons to improve English language proficiency and the IELTS preparation CCA is explicitly for students identified as needing exam support. These references indicate targeted English-language support primarily through CCA-style clinics rather than a separate full-time EAL department. The school does not publish a separate detailed EAL policy or an all‑school EAL programme on the public website.

Mental Wellbeing

The school lists staff with psychology and mental health-related roles: an individual profile identifies Richard Yu as a Psychology & University Guidance Teacher with a mental health teacher qualification and experience in school psychology and counselling. The Guidance Team page describes a university counselling team and named counsellors involved in student guidance. Boarding information states that houseparents and resident tutors are expected to provide responsive care and that staff receive ongoing in‑service training related to student welfare. The site also mentions a fully staffed medical centre on campus for student healthcare. These items on the website indicate the school provides pastoral, counselling and on‑site medical resources for student wellbeing, though the site does not publish a full mental‑health policy document.

Safeguarding

The website emphasises pastoral care, boarding house structures with houseparents and resident tutors, ongoing in‑service staff training, and a fully staffed medical centre as parts of student care and supervision. Boarding pages describe principles such as dignity, inclusion and access to responsive care, and note that tutors and houseparents are important role models who live on site to support students' welfare. The public site does not appear to publish a standalone child protection or safeguarding policy, nor does it name a designated safeguarding lead on the pages reviewed. Therefore, while the site describes practical safeguarding-related provisions (boarding supervision, staff training and medical support), it does not publicly disclose a formal safeguarding/child‑protection policy document.

Admissions

1. Follow the school's official WeChat and make initial contact. Merchiston Academy Songshan Lake (MAS) asks families to follow its official WeChat account as the first step; the Applications Process page on the school website lists this as Step 1 and this is also where open days, application links and contact details are announced. Parents should follow the account so they receive updates (assessment dates, open-day slots and application-link notices) rather than relying on third‑party summaries.

2. Pay the non‑refundable application fee (RMB 1,000). MAS requires a non‑refundable application fee of RMB 1,000 to progress an application; the Applications Process page shows this as Step 2. Keep the payment receipt and proof of payment — the school asks you to submit proof of payment with the application form and will not proceed with assessment without it.

3. Complete and submit the school application form. Parents should complete every section, including declarations about medical conditions and support needs — incomplete forms slow processing and the school uses the information to plan assessments and pastoral support.

4. Attend the interview and complete entry assessments (or arrange online if necessary). Both parents and the student are normally expected on campus for a face‑to‑face interview; an online interview is an alternative when required (for example, COVID‑related restrictions). Students take the entry assessments (the school specifically lists CAT4 and WIDA among the assessments); prepare copies of recent school reports and expect English proficiency testing (WIDA) and cognitive/ability screening (CAT4).

5. Provide required supporting documents at application or assessment. MAS lists the documents they require: mainland candidates should bring ID cards (international/HK/Macau applicants should provide passports), a recent frontal colour digital photo (two‑inch, white background), the application form, and academic transcripts for the last two years; CVs and certificates of awards are optional but recommended where relevant. The Application Information page also notes the school usually requests a confidential report from the applicant's current school and requires disclosure of any special learning needs so the Head of Section can assess reasonable adjustments.

6. Receiving an outcome, accepting an offer and next administrative steps. The school states parents will receive an offer letter by email within five working days after assessments, and offers should be accepted within five working days; if a candidate is declined they may reapply after six months once recommendations (if any) have been completed. After accepting a place, expect follow‑up steps such as fee‑payment instructions, a medical check on entry and placement decisions (year placement is determined by birth date and assessed ability); consult the school fee policy and the admissions team for payment deadlines and refund/withdrawal rules.

Scholarships

MAS publishes a specific scholarship page describing a range of awards and eligibility rules for 2024. The school runs targeted scholarships for different entry points and programmes: (a) A‑Level and DSE one‑year ‘crash‑course' scholarships (full or half tuition) using gaokao/DSE thresholds and interview performance — thresholds on the page show Guangdong candidates with higher listed score cutoffs (for example, A‑Level full scholarship considered at gaokao 500+ with interview; half scholarship at 470+). (b) Middle‑school/new‑student scholarships ("优才新生奖学金") tied to Dongguan Zhongkao scores (examples on the page show full award at a pure culture score of 700, half award at 650) and renewal conditions requiring the student to remain in the top percentage of the year. (c) Awards for outstanding graduates ("优秀毕业生奖学金") and academic/excellence awards (e.g., 20,000–50,000 RMB and other ranges) for students who achieve high university placements or sustained in‑school performance. Each scholarship page links to the application form and a WeChat/MikeCRM application URL; the page also sets renewal conditions (for multi‑year awards) and clarifies that scholarship value usually applies to tuition rather than extras such as boarding, uniform or activity fees — read the scholarship terms closely and contact admissions to confirm current availability and exact amounts.

Waitlist

MAS's published Applications Process states that where there are more candidates than available places, applications will be placed on a waiting list. The site gives no further public detail about waiting‑list ordering, typical wait times, or whether priority is given by application date, assessment score, sibling link or other factors; parents on the waiting list should contact admissions directly (admissions@merchistonacademy.cn or phone 400 999 0978) to ask about their position and any expected timeline. If an application is declined, the school's page also notes a candidate may reapply after six months, provided any recommendations have been followed.

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The Garden International School

📚 Learning Specialist 🧩 Behaviour Basic

Instructs in English, Chinese

Ages 2 - 12 years

The Garden International School (Guangzhou) operates separate Kindergarten and Primary sites in Panyu District. The school's English pages list a Director's message (Susan Smith) and say the school "aim[s] to blend the best of western and eastern culture, language and education" and that it offers "local and international classes" led by overseas and Chinese staff — the website describes this as a "bilingual opportunity".

Location

The Garden International School has two Panyu campuses: the Primary campus at No.480 Shaxi Avenue and the Kindergarten at Agile Cambridge in Panyu District. Both campuses are in suburban Panyu — reachable by car or local taxi services from central Guangzhou; the school lists local phone numbers for admissions on its website.

Stages

The school operates an Early Years/Kindergarten provision (ages from about 2) and a Primary school (typically ages 6–12). Public listings and the school site describe separate kindergarten and primary campuses rather than a secondary/upper‑school.

Type

The Garden International School is co‑educational and operates as a day school. It is listed with the IB organization and teaches in English and Chinese (bilingual streams are offered).

Additional learning support

Public information indicates the school runs multiple curricular streams (full Chinese, Chinese with English inquiry lessons, and full inquiry‑based international) and that primary entrants are assessed in English, Chinese and maths to inform placement and support. This suggests EAL/learning‑support arrangements and entry assessments are in use; parents should ask admissions for details about formal SEN provision and individual support plans.

Country affiliation

The school is located in China and follows bilingual (English–Chinese) and IB approaches, but it is not presented as being affiliated to another country's national school system.

Religious affiliation

The Garden International School does not present a religious affiliation on its public pages and directories; it is described as a bilingual/IB school.

School day structure

The school's public pages do not publish a full daily timetable for primary students. A school directory lists kindergarten hours (start about 08:00, finish about 16:00) and notes that pupils may be assessed on entry; for exact primary start/finish and break times contact admissions.

Bus service

Directory listings indicate the school offers a school‑bus service, but the school website does not publish route or operator details. Prospective parents should contact the admissions office (contact details are on the school site) for current routes, pick‑up points, fees and safety arrangements.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school's public website includes a director's message saying the community aims for children to “be happy, to have fun and to be truly engaged in learning,” but it does not publish a named SEL programme, dedicated SEL staff, or specific SEL initiatives on its site. There is no page describing a PSHE/SEL curriculum, whole‑school wellbeing framework, or explicit pastoral programme in the English or Chinese site sections. For further details the school lists admissions contact emails that parents can use to request more information.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The school's website does not publish information about Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision, the types of needs supported, specialist staff, or whether it operates as a specialist SEN institution. There are no SEN policy documents or learning‑support pages available on the public site in English or Chinese. Parents seeking confirmation about SEN support are directed to contact the school via the published admissions email and telephone details.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The IB directory entry for the school notes English as the language of instruction, but the school's public website does not describe specific English as an Additional Language (EAL) programmes, EAL staff, or placement/withdrawal arrangements. The site does not publish an EAL policy or programme outline in the English or Chinese sections. Families wishing to confirm whether targeted EAL support is available should contact the school directly using the published contact details.

Mental Wellbeing

The school's published content includes a general statement about aiming for children to be happy and engaged, but there are no publicly available pages describing a whole‑school mental‑health strategy, on‑site counselling service, or named wellbeing team. The website does not provide mental‑health policy documents, referral pathways, or details of external counselling partnerships. For specifics about counselling or mental‑health provision, the school asks that parents contact the admissions office.

Safeguarding

The school's public website does not publish a standalone safeguarding or child‑protection policy, nor does it list designated safeguarding leads on the English or Chinese site sections. The site does display contact information, addresses and an ICP number but does not provide a downloadable child‑protection policy or named safeguarding contacts for public view. If you need the school's safeguarding policy or the contact details of safeguarding staff, the school's admissions contact details are provided on the site for direct enquiry.

Admissions

1. Initial enquiry and information gathering. Use those contacts to request the current prospectus, term dates and to ask about open days or tours, because the website's public pages are brief and many administrative details are handled directly by the admissions office.

2. Submit the online registration / enquiry form. The homepage points parents to online registration links (jinshuju forms) for both Primary and Kindergarten and asks families to complete those forms so the school can follow up; make sure you enter a working phone number and email and note whether you want an on-site visit or an initial phone/WeChat call. Completing the online form is presented as the formal expression of interest — the site says the school will contact families after submission, so treat this step as required to be considered for a place or further assessment.

3. School follow-up and scheduling. After you submit the registration form the admissions office will contact you by phone, email or WeChat to confirm next steps — this may include scheduling a campus visit, an assessment or a short interview depending on the child's year group. Parents should be prepared to provide school records, passport/ID and any recent school reports when asked; bringing these documents to the visit or uploading them in advance will speed the process. If you prefer a particular start date, confirm availability at this stage because places (particularly in some year groups) can be limited.

4. Assessment / interview (Primary and older kindergarten applicants). Public information for this school indicates that Primary applicants are typically interviewed by teachers and may be given a written assessment in English, Chinese and Mathematics where appropriate; the international-schools-database summary notes interviews and subject assessments are used to place children at the correct level. Parents should prepare copies of recent school reports and be ready to discuss the child's literacy and numeracy levels and second‑language experience — the school operates bilingual programmes and placement aims to match the child to the right classroom. If your child has identified additional learning needs, declare this before assessment so the school can plan appropriate support during testing and placement.

5. Offer letter and fee schedule. If a place is available the school will issue an offer or an invitation to enrol; the offer letter should list the fee schedule, deadline for acceptance, and any one‑time enrolment or deposit amounts. The school's public site does not publish a full fees schedule online, so expect the detailed fee breakdown to be sent with the offer letter or provided on request from admissions — ask explicitly for a written fee schedule that shows tuition, deposits, meal/bus charges and payment dates. Because the fee information is not publicly posted, get the payment deadlines and refund/withdrawal terms in writing before you accept.

6. Accepting the place and completing paperwork. To confirm enrollment you will typically sign the acceptance form and pay any required deposit or first-term fee by the deadline given in the offer; keep receipts and confirmation emails for your records. Also complete any administrative requirements the school lists (copies of passport/visa if applicable, medical records, emergency contact details) so the student's start is not delayed on arrival day. If you need the school to help with logistics (uniforms, bus routes, start date adjustments), request these details at the time you accept so the school can prepare.

7. Orientation and start date. The school will advise on orientation arrangements for new students (sometimes a short induction day or staggered start for younger children); confirm who will meet your child on their first day and the drop-off/pick-up procedures. For Kindergarten families, follow the school's guidance about settling-in routines and bring any familiar items the child needs, and for Primary families confirm classroom placement and which languages are used in the child's class. If you cannot attend an in-person orientation, ask whether the school provides an online welcome briefing or a key-school-policies summary by email.

8. Ongoing communication. Keep the admissions email address and the school's WeChat contact saved and check for any pre-term forms (medical, dietary, bus route) the school sends; many administrative communications in Guangzhou schools are handled through WeChat, so add the official account if instructed. If you have special circumstances (visa timing, late arrival, learning support), raise them early with admissions so they can confirm whether the requested start date and support can be arranged. Documentation and deadlines are the most common causes of delay, so asking for all required lists in writing is the simplest precaution.

Waitlist

The school's public English pages do not publish a formal waitlist policy or an explicit “pool” system; instead the website directs parents to complete the online registration forms and states the school will contact families after submission, which functions as the school's expression‑of‑interest process. Because fees and full admissions policies are not published on the site, there is no clarity on whether completed registrations are held in a ranked waitlist or in a contact/notification pool — if you want to know your child's exact status (rank, likelihood of offer and any priority rules such as sibling priority), ask admissions directly and request the information in writing. In practice, for many Guangzhou international schools a submitted registration form places a family in the school's enquiries/selection queue; therefore parents who need a place for a specific term should register early, keep communications open with admissions (admission@tgisgz.com) and follow up by phone or WeChat if you do not receive a timely response.

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ULink College Guangzhou

📚 Learning Specialist 🧩 Behaviour Basic

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.

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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École Française Internationale de Canton

📚 Learning Specialist 🧩 Behaviour None

Instructs in French, English, Mandarin

Ages 2 - 18 years

Fees RMB 57,500 - 154,100

Pupils 150

Type Co-educational

The École Française Internationale de Canton (LFIC) is a French-curriculum school that has operated in Guangzhou since 1997 and is part of the AEFE network. It accepts children from toute petite section (from 2 years) through terminale; the school is homologated by the French Ministry from maternelle to seconde and runs the terminale cycle with CNED. LFIC delivers a trilingual pathway (French, English and Mandarin) and says it enrolls students from over 25 nationalities. The campus in Jinshazhou (Baiyun District) includes a school cafeteria and daily extracurricular activities; offerings named on the site include a school choir, a student government, a web radio project for older students, and sports associations (basketball, football, table tennis). The school's public pages list annual tuition by section (RMB) and practical information for parents (admissions, financial regulation, scholarships). All facts above are taken from the school's website pages and published tuition PDF.

Location

The school campus is on Jinshazhou (Jinsha Island) in Baiyun District, Guangzhou — address listed as No. 62–70 Shangshui Street, Caibin Middle Road, Jinshazhou. Jinshazhou is a residential/development area northwest of Guangzhou's central districts and is connected to the city by road bridges and local metro stations on Line 6 (for example Shabei and Xunfenggang).

Stages

LFIC provides a continuous French curriculum from preschool (from about 2 years old) through upper secondary (Grade 12 / lycée). The school is accredited by the French Ministry of Education up to Grade 10 (Seconde); the final two years currently operate in partnership with CNED while the school works toward full accreditation for the terminal cycle.

Type

LFIC is a non-profit French international day school that follows the French national curriculum and is open to both French and international students. The website does not indicate any boarding/internat provision, so families should plan for day attendance unless the school confirms otherwise.

Additional learning support

The school publishes an academic support programme for non‑French speakers that includes intensive French language lessons (minimum four hours weekly on enrolment) taught by certified FLE/FLSco teachers. Ongoing individualised measures are listed (FLE, APC, PPRE, extra teacher support and small‑group assistance) to help pupils progress.

Country affiliation

LFIC is part of the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE) network and follows the French national curriculum — its affiliation is with France.

Religious affiliation

The school does not state any religious affiliation on its website; it presents itself as a French international (secular) school within the AEFE network.

School day structure

The school website provides the academic calendar and information about on‑site catering but does not publish standard daily start/end times or precise break schedules for each level. For exact daily timetables (arrival, class periods, lunch and dismissal times by level) parents should check the school's parent platforms (Pronote/Eduka) or contact admissions.

Bus service

The LFIC website does not describe a school bus/shuttle service or a regular transport provider. Many relocating families therefore arrange private transport, taxis or use local public transport; if you need a school bus option, contact the admissions office to ask whether the school currently arranges routes, approved providers, or recommended third‑party services.

Application / registration fees
- A non‑refundable first‑time registration fee (frais de première inscription) is required at acceptance and before the start of the school year; the school's financial regulations state these fees are due on registration and not refundable.

Tuition fees (annual and per‑trimester by cycle) — amounts in RMB
- Pre‑kindergarten (half day): RMB 57,500 total — Trimester 1: RMB 23,000; Trimester 2: RMB 17,250; Trimester 3: RMB 17,250.
- Kindergarten (whole day): RMB 88,700 total — Trimester 1: RMB 35,480; Trimester 2: RMB 26,610; Trimester 3: RMB 26,610.
- Elementary (Élémentaire): RMB 100,800 total — Trimester 1: RMB 40,320; Trimester 2: RMB 30,240; Trimester 3: RMB 30,240.
- Middle school (Collège): RMB 145,600 total — Trimester 1: RMB 58,240; Trimester 2: RMB 43,680; Trimester 3: RMB 43,680.
- High school (Lycée): RMB 154,100 total — Trimester 1: RMB 61,640; Trimester 2: RMB 46,230; Trimester 3: RMB 46,230.

Other recurring costs (examples and annual/trimester amounts shown by the school)
- School lunch (cantine): RMB 13,530 per year (option for 4 or 5 days/week — selection made for the year).
- School transport (ramassage scolaire) — examples shown: 5 days/week RMB 7,434 per year (Trimester breakdowns available); 4 days/week RMB 5,964 per year (trimester rates published).
- Extra‑curricular activities (AES): sample annual and per‑trimester examples — Wednesday 1 activity RMB 3,850 per year (T1: RMB 1,430; T2: RMB 1,100; T3: RMB 1,320); multiple‑activity packages and evening AES rates are published. Sports association fees (e.g., table tennis RMB 5,000; basketball/football RMB 7,000) are listed.
- Textbooks/exams/insurance: an annual school insurance is included in tuition; the school indicates that manuals and national exam registration fees are included for relevant cycles. Stationery/small supplies are not included.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Invoices: one invoice per trimester (tuition, lunch and transport) plus a separate AES invoice where applicable. Billing calendar: T1 invoice sent early July (due first week of the school year); T2 sent mid‑December (due first week of T2); T3 sent mid‑March (due first week of T3).
- Payment responsibility: families are personally responsible for payment; any contractual arrangement with an employer does not involve the school.
- Payment methods accepted: cash in RMB at the school accounting office (receipt/fapiao provided), and RMB bank transfer to the school's Chinese bank account (account details appear on invoices). The school issues receipts/fapiao on request. No credit‑card payment method is specified in the financial regulations.
- Late payment: after the first reminder, if unpaid for 5 working days a second reminder applies and a 3% penalty is added; each further month of delay incurs an additional 3% on the cumulative amount. The school may refuse to accept the student if payments remain overdue.

Boarding
- Boarding is not provided by the school (LFIC operates as a day school with on‑site catering and transport services); therefore no boarding fees apply.

Refunds and cancellations
- Registration fees (first‑time inscription) are non‑refundable in all circumstances. Any month started is due in full; no reduction or reimbursement is given for absences or departures during a month. Catering, transport and AES fees are charged by term and are not refundable for a started term. The school issues a certificate of radiation only after all amounts due have been settled.

Discounts
- Sibling discount: 10% discount on tuition for the 3rd child and 15% for the 4th child; these discounts apply to tuition only (not to registration, catering or AES).

(Amounts and schedules are those published by the school for the current academic year on the school's official fee documents.)

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school states its programme emphasises social and emotional learning alongside academic skills, and the Head of School explicitly cites SEL as part of the school's aims. LFIC operates student representative bodies (Elementary School Government and the CVLC Student Life Council) that give pupils roles in decision-making and school projects. The curriculum includes citizenship and moral education components and the lower‑secondary cycle lists a dedicated ‘health education' and ‘citizenship' pathway. The school also runs daily extracurricular activities and supervised study sessions intended to develop social skills and peer interaction.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The LFIC website notes the use of differentiated pedagogy and describes ‘hours of support' and personalised support for pupils in serious difficulty, particularly in lower secondary. These descriptions indicate the school provides remedial and personalised academic support within its programmes. The website does not publish a detailed SEN policy, a list of specific types of special educational needs it can support, nor does it present itself as a specialist SEN institution.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

LFIC describes trilingual provision (French, English, Chinese) and a structured PARLE language pathway that groups students by English proficiency and uses CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) for subjects taught in English. The school offers a Full English PARLE Pathway or a Chinese+ Pathway and states extracurricular activities in English to complement in‑school language instruction. The site also notes an intensive French support programme for non‑native French speakers (FLSCO), showing language support is an explicit part of LFIC's curriculum.

Mental Wellbeing

LFIC's governance documents describe a CESCE committee (Education in Health, Citizenship and Environment) that designs and oversees preventive and health-related educational initiatives, and the lower‑secondary programme includes a health education pathway. The principal's message also states the programme emphasises social and emotional learning as part of student development. The school offers extracurricular activities, supervised study sessions and student‑led councils, which the website presents as contributing to pupils' wellbeing and social development. The LFIC website does not publicly list specialist mental‑health or counselling staff, nor a detailed student wellbeing service on the pages reviewed.

Safeguarding

The LFIC website describes its governance structure (Management Committee, School Council) and refers to school internal regulations and committees that oversee health and citizenship education. The School Council pages show procedures for parent representation and minutes of meetings, indicating formal oversight of school life. However, the school's website does not publish a separate, detailed child‑protection or safeguarding policy accessible on the pages reviewed. For specific safeguarding procedures or named safeguarding officers, the site directs readers to contact the school administration.

Admissions

1. Initial enquiry and online registration. Start by creating an account and submitting the application on the school's Eduka portal ("S'inscrire en ligne"). The portal is the school's official application channel and allows you to create a family account and begin the dossier; parents should enable cookies and keep the login details for later status updates.

2. Complete the application form and upload documents. After creating an account, complete the online application and upload the required identification and school records requested in the portal (passport/identity pages, birth certificate, latest school report cards, and any documents relating to special educational needs if applicable). The Eduka platform supports photo/document uploads; if you are unsure which specific documents are required for your child's year level, confirm via the portal or with the admissions office (contact details are on the school site).

3. Administrative review and follow-up from the school. Once the file is submitted the admissions team reviews the dossier and will contact you by the portal and/or by the school email/phone to request any missing items or to arrange an interview or assessment if needed. Parents should watch the Eduka messages and the email address you provided; keep copies of recent school reports and language-assessment information ready in case the school requests them.

4. Financial acceptance and fees information. Admission and continued enrollment require acceptance of the school's financial regulations; the site states that fees are billed in RMB and that the financial regulation must be accepted as part of enrollment. Parents should review the school's "Règlement financier" carefully (payment deadlines, refund conditions and any required deposits) and confirm whether you need an official Chinese invoice (facture) for employer reimbursement or visa purposes.

5. Offer, confirmation and payment. If the school offers a place you will receive formal notification through the portal or by email; acceptance is typically finalized when the required administrative steps and any initial payments or deposits are completed according to the financial rules. Make sure you understand deadline(s) for confirming the place, the amounts due on first enrollment versus re-enrollment, and whether employer billing or family payment applies (ask the finance office for a written schedule if it is not clear).

6. Final enrollment steps before the first day. After confirmation, complete any remaining formalities requested by the school (health/insurance forms, lunch/transport registration and emergency contacts). The school notes that an annual school insurance is arranged and included in the school fees; check what medical and accident coverage that provides and whether you must supply additional documents or vaccinations.

7. Ongoing communication and arrival. Once enrolled, use the Eduka account and the school's parent information channels (calendar, Pronote or other parent portals referenced on the site) to confirm start dates, orientation details and the school calendar; if you have timing constraints for arrival, inform admissions promptly so they can advise about start-of-term procedures. Contact the admissions email or phone number on the school site for any unresolved questions.

Scholarships

The school indicates that school-aid scholarships (bourses) are administered through the French Agency for Education Abroad (AEFE) and can assist families of French nationality who meet the eligibility and means-tested criteria. The AEFE bourse system uses country- or post-specific scales that consider cost of living, schooling costs, family income, family composition and certain allowable charges; eligible families must ordinarily be French nationals residing in the consular district and registered on the register of French nationals abroad. The site states that application forms and the list of supporting documents for AEFE bourses can be obtained directly at the school or from the French Consulate in Guangzhou; parents wishing to apply should request the dossier early, follow the specified documentation list and respect the deadlines set by the school/consulate.

Waitlist

The school's public admission pages and application portal do not state a formal, published waitlist or pool process. The website presents the Eduka online application system as the route to apply but does not describe how oversubscription is managed or how a waiting list would be maintained. If you need definitive information about whether a grade has a waitlist or how candidates are ranked, request the school's current policy directly from the admissions office (use the Eduka messages or the contact email/phone on the site).

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NAS Guangzhou Panyu

📚 Learning Specialist 🧩 Behaviour None

Instructs in Mandarin, English

Ages 6 - 18 years

Fees RMB 158,000 - 176,000

Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)

NAS Guangzhou (Panyu) is a bilingual day-and-boarding school located in Panyu District of Guangzhou, with an on-site address listed as 西和路 88 号. The school delivers a bilingual programme that implements the Chinese national curriculum alongside internationally informed teaching approaches; it is also a candidate school for the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP). The campus description and facility pages list sports and performance facilities (outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, a multi-purpose sports hall), maker spaces (3D printers, robotics) and a 255-seat hall. The school emphasises small classes (reported at 24–26 students per class, with a 1:8 staff–student ratio stated) and offers both day and boarding provision. Distinctive on-site collaborations mentioned on the site include partnerships with the Juilliard School (performing arts), MIT (STEAM projects) and UNICEF (SDG-related community work). All items above are taken from the school website.

Location

The school is in Panyu District (Nancun / Xihe Road area) of Guangzhou — address listed as Xihe Road No. 88. The website describes the campus as close to the local CBD and with convenient transport links; for exact commute times from a specific neighbourhood, contact admissions.

Stages

The website describes Primary and Middle/Secondary phases. One page lists Primary (6–12) and Secondary (13–18), while another page refers to an intake range of about 6–15, so the published upper age varies between pages — confirm the precise age/grade ranges with admissions.

Type

NAS Guangzhou Panyu is a bilingual, co‑educational school that offers both day places and boarding. The site explicitly states it provides day (走读) and boarding (寄宿) options and describes separate accommodation arrangements for boys and girls.

Additional learning support

The site highlights personalised learning, small classes and bilingual support (including programmes for students who arrive with limited English) and says teachers use assessment data to tailor learning. The website does not show a clearly labelled public page describing a formal SEN/ALN team or exact referral/IEP procedures; the parent handbook (download) or the admissions team are the recommended sources for detailed SEN/ALN provisions.

Country affiliation

The school is part of the Nord Anglia Education global group (an international school network headquartered in the UK) rather than being affiliated to a particular national curriculum authority.

Religious affiliation

No religious affiliation is stated on the school website. The school presents itself as a secular bilingual international school.

School day structure

The campus page lists general opening hours of Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; the boarding pages note a structured daily routine for boarders and 24‑hour on‑site medical care. For precise start/end times by year group (and break / lunch timings), ask admissions or consult the parent handbook.

Bus service

Admissions notices and school documents reference school‑bus (校车) costs being charged as part of fees, which indicates a school bus service is available; the website does not publish detailed routes, providers or pickup times publicly. Parents should request route maps, stops and fee details from the admissions office or in the parent handbook.

Application fees

- The school's public admissions pages list the online application process and application portal but do not publish a separate application or non‑refundable application fee amount. Parents complete an online application form to begin the process.

Tuition fees (2025/2026 academic year) — amounts per year and per term

- Primary (小学): Annual tuition ¥158,000. Billed as two equal term payments of ¥79,000 (first term ¥79,000; second term ¥79,000).

- Middle / Junior Secondary (初中): Annual tuition ¥176,000. Billed as two equal term payments of ¥88,000 (first term ¥88,000; second term ¥88,000).

- Third‑party fee listings that break down annual fees by grade show the same two‑tier structure (grades commonly in the lower/primary tier and upper/middle tier at the listed amounts). Miscellaneous items such as boarding, catering, school bus and uniforms are noted separately by external fee databases.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition for the 2025/2026 school year is presented by the school as two term instalments (first term / second term) with the term amounts shown above. The published 2025/2026 first‑term dates are Monday 1 September 2025 to Saturday 31 January 2026; the school presents its academic calendar alongside the term billing split. The school's public pages do not publish a detailed list of payment‑deadline dates or step‑by‑step invoicing timings beyond the term structure.

Boarding fees (where applicable)

- The school provides boarding (walk‑in description and full boarding programme available). A Nord Anglia group listing indicates boarding charges for NAS Guangzhou Panyu shown as “from ¥24,412 per annum” for boarding services; the school's boarding pages describe boarding arrangements and pastoral care but do not present a detailed numeric boarding tariff on the public boarding page.

Other costs and typical additional fees

- School bus (校车), school uniform (校服), school meals/catering, and occasional programme or trip charges are listed as separate additional costs and are charged in addition to tuition — the school's admissions notices and news items explicitly note that bus, uniform and meal costs are charged according to actual use/arrangements. The school also publishes a parent handbook (downloadable) that covers uniform details and other day‑to‑day costs. External school fee databases similarly list transport, catering and other extras as chargeable items. Typical additional items mentioned in public sources include:
- School bus (annual cost varies by route)
- School uniform (summer/winter and sports kit; procurement details in parent handbook)
- Meals / catering (charged separately)
- Extracurricular trips and activities (charged as applicable)
- Equipment or device purchases (e.g., laptop requirements for older students may be an extra cost)
These items are not given single fixed prices on the school's public admissions pages.

Refund information

- The school's public admissions and terms pages do not publish a detailed fee‑refund schedule or specific refund percentages/conditions on the pages reviewed. The parent handbook and formal terms and conditions are referenced for school policies; a specific fee‑refund policy was not located on the admissions page itself. Parents should expect that formal refund terms (for deposits, enrollment confirmations and tuition) are set out in the school's full enrolment documentation / terms.

Fee payment options

- The school's public admissions and parent‑essentials pages do not list specific accepted payment channels (for example, named bank account, credit card, Alipay or WeChat Pay) on the pages reviewed. No payment method details were found on the publicly visible admissions pages or in the downloadable parent‑essentials area.

Short practical summary for parents

- Tuition (2025/2026): Primary ¥158,000/year (¥79,000 per term); Middle ¥176,000/year (¥88,000 per term).
- Boarding: boarding is available; a group listing shows boarding costs starting from ¥24,412 per year and the school describes boarding provision on its site.
- Extra charges: bus, uniforms, meals and trips are charged in addition to tuition.
- Application fee, detailed refund schedule and specific payment channels are not published on the admissions pages that list tuition and term information; these items are handled in the school's enrolment documentation/parent handbook or via the school's admissions office.

If you require the figures above presented in a specific format for your database, the key numeric items to import are: Primary annual ¥158,000 (term ¥79,000); Middle annual ¥176,000 (term ¥88,000); boarding starting from ¥24,412 p.a.; additional charges for bus, uniform and meals applied separately.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

NAS Guangzhou describes several curriculum and extracurricular elements that support students' social and emotional development, including project-based and collaborative learning, performing-arts partnerships (Juilliard) and Global Campus activities that promote collaboration and global citizenship. The school states it embeds UNICEF materials, the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child across learning, which it presents as part of its character and values work. The academic overview also says the school aims to build students' resilience and wellbeing through its teaching approach. These claims appear on the school's pages about academic provision, Global Campus and its partnerships.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The school's published materials describe personalised learning, the use of individual data to create tailored learning journeys and small class sizes (teacher–student ratio ~1:8), but there is no dedicated page on the website describing formal Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision or the specific types of needs the school will support. The website therefore does not publicly state which categories of SEN it can accommodate nor whether it is a specialist SEN institution. For evidence of the personalised approach and class sizes, see the English-learning and academic pages.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school publishes an English‑learning page describing a bilingual/“cross‑language” approach, teacher training for bilingual instruction, personalised learning pathways and progress expectations (noting many students enter with limited English and that fluency in an academic setting can take five to seven years). The admissions FAQ also addresses entry with limited English and says the school combines its bilingual curriculum with personalised targets to help students improve. These descriptions are provided on the school's English‑learning and admissions pages.

Mental Wellbeing

NAS Guangzhou states it provides a safe, warm and comfortable learning environment and explicitly says its teaching seeks to develop students' resilience and wellbeing as part of whole‑child education. The site highlights structured daily routines, co‑curricular activities and campus facilities intended to support students' social life and wellbeing (for example, boarding pastoral arrangements and sports/arts programmes). However, the website does not publish a separate, detailed mental‑health or counselling policy.

Safeguarding

The school's website includes a comprehensive privacy and cookies policy and notes that the Global Campus online platform is managed with professional administrators to keep the online environment safe, but it does not publish a standalone child‑protection or safeguarding policy on the public site. The site therefore does not publicly provide a formal child‑protection policy document or named safeguarding leads; for online‑platform safety and privacy statements see the Global Campus and privacy pages.

Admissions

1. Initial enquiry and advice (what to do first). Contact the Admissions team by completing the online enquiry or by email/phone to start the process; the school says the team will respond and help with next steps. Parents should be ready to ask about preferred intake month, day vs boarding, and any time-sensitive requirements (local classification/分批招生 rules may apply).

2. School visit / information sessions. Parents are encouraged to attend a campus tour, parent briefing or an organised open day to see the campus and ask detailed questions about curriculum and boarding; the site lists regular visit/experience events and a “校长面对面” option. Bring a list of practical questions (transport, boarding routines, ECA, language support) and confirm the dates of published experience days before you travel.

3. Submit the online application and upload documents. Complete the school's online application form (you must create an account) and upload the required documents: parents' passport/ID and household book, and for each child a passport/ID or birth certificate, recent photo, copy of last school report, vaccination and recent medical report. The form specifies file types and size limits and allows up to five children per account; make sure scanned copies are clear and that you select the correct preferred enrolment month and day/boarding preference.

4. School assessment and family interview. After the application is reviewed the admissions team will contact you to arrange a family interview and any age-appropriate assessments (the site advertises English assessment days and school-arranged meetings). Parents should prepare copies of recent school reports and any information on additional educational needs (AEN/SEND) or medical requirements—these are explicitly requested on the application form. Ask in advance what the assessment format will be for your child's year group so you can prepare (dates for public assessment or assessment days are posted in the Parent Essentials area).

5. Offer of place. If the school decides to offer a place, you will receive a formal offer/acceptance letter by email; the admissions page explains offers are issued by email as the next formal step. Read the offer carefully for the deadline to accept, any conditions (e.g., required documentation, medical clearance), and the payment terms required to secure the place. If you need more time or have questions about the offer conditions (start date, year placement), contact Admissions immediately using the contact details on the site.

6. Confirm acceptance and pay required fees to secure the place. To confirm a place you must follow the offer instructions, which normally include signing paperwork and paying the stated fees or deposits; the admissions page notes that acceptance and payment secure the enrolment. Be aware of the published annual fees for the relevant year (the site lists 2025/2026 tuition figures by phase), and that additional charges (boarding, meals, uniform, transport, exams or activity costs) may be charged separately—check the Parent Handbook or ask Admissions for the full breakdown and refund/withdrawal terms before you pay. Keep receipts and confirm the date by which the fee must be paid to avoid losing the place.

Scholarships

The school website does not publish any general scholarship or means-tested financial-aid programme. Public pages (admissions, parent essentials and news) include tuition, references to staff/employee priority for some classified enrolment rounds and standard additional charges (bus, uniform, catering), but no advertised scholarship awards or application process for fee assistance. If you are seeking fee support, sibling or staff discounts, or any case-by-case concessions, the admissions office is the appropriate contact — ask them for the current policy and any required paperwork, because such arrangements (if available) are not described on the public site.

Waitlist

The school's public admissions pages do not describe a formal, published waitlist process. The admissions page explains the application → assessment → offer workflow but does not set out an explicit waiting-list policy for oversubscription; when intake is regulated the school has in the past followed municipal classification and, if numbers exceed places, a computerised allocation (派位) for certain cohorts. If you need to know whether a waiting list will be kept for a particular year group or whether the school can hold a place pending payment, contact Admissions directly (the site provides phone numbers and an email for the Guangzhou admissions team).

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TLC International School

📚 Learning Specialist 🧩 Behaviour None

Instructs in English

Ages 3 - 18 years

Fees RMB 118,000 - 126,000

Pupils 500

Type Co-educational

TLC International School (Dongguan) was founded in 2007 and operates an English-language, American-based K–12 programme; the school reports an early education programme (Nursery for three- and four-year-olds) through Grade 12 and holds ACSI accreditation for K5–12. The campus includes separate Kindergarten, Elementary and Secondary buildings, a cafeteria, an elementary playground, a soccer field and basketball/volleyball courts — facilities shown on the school's campus page. TLC follows standards aligned with AERO for secondary curriculum and provides an EFL (English as a Foreign Language) pathway for students whose first language is not English; Mandarin is taught as a subject at secondary level. The school's tuition and fees are published on the site's “Tuition and Fees” page (the current rates are displayed there); contact details for the admissions office are provided for any fee or enrolment queries.

Location

TLC International School is in Niushan, Dongcheng District, Dongguan, Guangdong, China — the campus address is listed as 1 East of Yu Qing Li Industrial Zone, Dongguan 523128. The school site describes a purpose-built campus with kindergarten, elementary and secondary buildings plus sports facilities. Parents should note the campus sits in an urban/industrial district of Dongguan; check local bus routes or contact the school for advice on door-to-door travel.

Stages

The school offers early education for three- and four-year-olds and follows an American-based curriculum from Nursery through Grade 12 (K–12). Curriculum pages describe separate kindergarten/elementary and secondary programmes with downloadable grade handbooks.

Type

TLC is a private, co-educational international day school in Dongguan delivering an American-style, college-preparatory programme; the website notes ACSI accreditation for K5–12. The school presents itself as a day school — no boarding facilities are listed on the campus/facilities pages.

Additional learning support

The website describes an English-as-a-Foreign-Language (EFL) programme for primary grades to support non-native English speakers and refers to a school counselor in communications to parents. The site does not publish detailed, formal Special Educational Needs (SEN) or additional-learning-needs provisions, so contact the admissions office for specifics and assessment arrangements.

Country affiliation

The school is based in the People's Republic of China (Dongguan) but delivers an American-based curriculum; the site also notes that many core teachers are recruited from the USA.

Religious affiliation

TLC describes a spiritual dimension to its mission and is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), indicating a Christian affiliation.

School day structure

The school's website explains that timetables are organised for each division (elementary/secondary) but does not publish specific daily start/end times or the exact timing of breaks and lunch. Prospective parents should ask admissions for the current daily schedule for the grades they are considering.

Bus service

The school's public pages do not list an official school-bus programme or provider; the campus/facility pages likewise do not reference boarding or transport operators. Local public-bus routes and city transport serve Dongguan generally, but for any organised pick-up/drop-off service (routes, cost, safety procedures) contact the school's admissions or operations office directly. }

Application fees

- Non-refundable application fee: RMB 500. This application fee is payable when submitting the online application and is deducted from tuition if the student enrolls.

Tuition fees by year group (annual and per-term amounts)

- Kindergarten 1 (age 3): Annual tuition RMB 118,000. Per-term (annual ÷ 3) RMB 39,333.33.
- Kindergarten 2 (age 4): Annual tuition RMB 118,000. Per-term (annual ÷ 3) RMB 39,333.33.
- Kindergarten 3 (age 5): Annual tuition RMB 118,000. Per-term (annual ÷ 3) RMB 39,333.33.
- Grade 1 (age 6): Annual tuition RMB 122,000. Per-term (annual ÷ 3) RMB 40,666.67.
- Grade 2 (age 7): Annual tuition RMB 122,000. Per-term (annual ÷ 3) RMB 40,666.67.
- Grade 3 (age 8): Annual tuition RMB 122,000. Per-term (annual ÷ 3) RMB 40,666.67.
- Grade 4 (age 9): Annual tuition RMB 122,000. Per-term (annual ÷ 3) RMB 40,666.67.
- Grade 5 (age 10): Annual tuition RMB 122,000. Per-term (annual ÷ 3) RMB 40,666.67.
- Grade 6 (age 11): Annual tuition RMB 126,000. Per-term (annual ÷ 3) RMB 42,000.00.
- Grade 7 (age 12): Annual tuition RMB 126,000. Per-term (annual ÷ 3) RMB 42,000.00.
- Grade 8 (age 13): Annual tuition RMB 126,000. Per-term (annual ÷ 3) RMB 42,000.00.
- Grade 9 (age 14): Annual tuition RMB 126,000. Per-term (annual ÷ 3) RMB 42,000.00.
- Grade 10 (age 15): Annual tuition RMB 126,000. Per-term (annual ÷ 3) RMB 42,000.00.
- Grade 11 (age 16): Annual tuition RMB 126,000. Per-term (annual ÷ 3) RMB 42,000.00.
- Grade 12 (age 17): Annual tuition RMB 126,000. Per-term (annual ÷ 3) RMB 42,000.00.

- The annual tuition figures above are the published annual fees for each year group. Per-term numbers shown are the annual amount divided by three (presented here for convenience).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school's published fee schedule presents tuition as annual amounts. The public fee listing does not itemize a detailed billing calendar or published installment plans on the fee table. The application fee is taken at application and deducted from tuition on successful enrolment.

Boarding fees

- No boarding fees are published in the publicly available fee schedule; the published fee information lists day-student tuition by grade only. If boarding is required, separate boarding charges would be set and published by the school.

Other costs and fees

- Sibling discount: a 5% discount for each additional child from the same family is published.
- The publicly visible fee summary does not include separate line items for uniform, school lunch, transport, extracurricular activities, exam fees, or other incidental charges. These items are not itemized on the fee table and may be charged separately.

Refund information

- The application fee is non-refundable (it is deducted from tuition when enrollment proceeds). The public fee schedule does not include a detailed tuition refund policy on the fee table; the school's admissions/terms materials set the refund and withdrawal conditions.

Fee payment options

- The school's public fee listing does not specify detailed payment methods (for example: which card types or online payment processors are accepted). The only payment-related detail published with the application guidance is that the application fee is payable on submission and deducted from tuition on enrollment. Typical payment methods used by international schools include bank transfer and card payments, but specific accepted methods are not listed on the public fee table.

Notes for planning

- The amounts listed above are the published annual tuition figures by year group as shown on the school's public fees page and on international school fee aggregators. The application fee and sibling discount are published items. The school's public fee page does not itemize many of the routine extras (uniforms, transport, meals, activity fees) nor a detailed billing calendar or public installment schedule; these commonly vary by family choices and are handled through the admissions/finance office.

If you need precise per-term billing dates, installment options, or itemized lists (uniform, transport, meal plans, activity costs), contact the school's admissions or finance office for the school's full fee schedule and payment timetable.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

TLC's published mission and vision state the school supports character training and the development of social skills as part of student development. The website also describes partnering with parents and spiritual mentoring as part of students' personal development. The faculty page notes weekly professional development for staff and a diverse core teaching team, which the school presents as part of its approach to student growth. The site does not, however, publish a named SEL curriculum, a dedicated SEL coordinator role, or specific classroom programmes labelled explicitly “SEL.”

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The school's public website does not publish a Special Educational Needs (SEN) policy or detail specific learning-support programmes. The site does not list which types of SEN it can support and does not describe itself as a specialist SEN institution. For parents seeking clarification the site provides a contact route through the school office; therefore families are directed to contact the school directly for up-to-date SEN information.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

TLC's public website does not describe a dedicated English-as-an-Additional-Language (EAL/ESL) programme, nor does it list specific EAL staff or withdrawal-language classes. There are no pages on the site that set out an EAL policy or structured language-support pathway. For language-support queries the school's contact page is the advised route for parents to request current information.

Mental Wellbeing

The school's published communications advise that students and parents should contact the school counselor for psychological or mental-health concerns and that core/class teachers are points of contact for student welfare. In a public letter the school described arrangements during the COVID period that included online classes and active teacher contact for students' academic and welfare needs. The website does not publish a separate, detailed wellbeing policy or list named mental-health staff or structured programmes on its public pages.

Safeguarding

TLC publishes a Statement of Nondiscrimination and states it is accredited with ACSI on its public site. The school's communications also advise reporting concerns to class teachers and to the school counselor, as described in a parent letter. However, the school does not post a formal child-protection or safeguarding policy document or a named Designated Safeguarding Lead on its public website, and such formal policy documents are not available from the site's public pages. For formal safeguarding policy text and named contacts, the site directs parents to contact the school office.

Admissions

1. Initial enquiry and campus visit. Start by contacting the school to request a campus tour or information meeting so you can see the facilities and confirm the curriculum stream (American AERO program / the school's separate "小牛津书院" A‑Level pathway). The school encourages in-person visits and will provide an admissions contact for scheduling; make note of the school's published telephone numbers on the school's site when you contact them.

2. Complete the online application and pay the application fee. Parents must fill out the school's application form and pay a non‑refundable application fee (the school's online “Apply Now” page states an application fee of RMB 500, which is deducted from tuition on successful enrolment). Keep the payment receipt and confirm whether the fee is refundable or transferable — the school's page explicitly calls the fee non‑refundable.

3. Prepare and submit required documents. Most international schools (and TLC's affiliated listings) ask for standard documents such as the child's passport, parents' IDs, recent school reports, and up‑to‑date immunization records; the exact checklist is not fully listed on the public Apply page, so confirm the school's current document list with admissions before submitting original documents. Provide translated/notarized copies as requested, and bring originals to any in‑person meeting — missing or incorrectly formatted documents can delay processing.

4. Entrance assessment and interview. TLC's Apply Now page says all applicants take an age‑appropriate entrance assessment and interview; for the 小牛津书院 (the school's A‑Level/IGCSE pathway) published Q&A indicates testing includes English and mathematics (math may be set in Chinese for that track) and an English interview with the principal. Plan to allow time for both written testing and a separate interview; ask whether assessments are administered in English, whether there is an EFL placement track, and whether online testing is available if you are applying from abroad.

5. Offer, acceptance and payment steps. If the school offers a place, it will send an acceptance/offer with next steps and payment instructions; the school's public pages do not list a standard deposit/acceptance fee or exact payment schedule for every grade, so confirm the required deposit amount, payment methods (bank transfer / in‑person) and refund policies before accepting. Also ask about sibling discounts, payment deadlines, and whether the stated tuition includes textbooks, meals, bus service or other extras — third‑party listings show tuition figures but extras and payment schedules vary by year and grade.

6. Placement, EFL support and start‑of‑term formalities. After enrollment you may be asked to attend orientation and, for non‑native English speakers, an EFL/placement programme is available (the school publishes an EFL programme for younger grades and limited secondary EFL places). Clarify start‑of‑term requirements such as health checks, uniform orders, school‑provided insurance (if any), and the calendar for the academic year so you can arrange visas, travel and housing if relevant.

Scholarships

TLC's publicly available local listings and recent school‑affiliated announcements for the 小牛津书院 (the school's A‑Level/IGCSE pathway) describe a formal scholarship scheme that includes two main tiers: full tuition scholarships (tuition fully waived) and half‑tuition scholarships (50% tuition reduction). Those materials state that scholarship awards are based on entrance assessment performance and that the school re‑evaluates or stages assessments annually (scholarships are subject to periodic review and typically do not cover extras such as international exam fees or school trips unless explicitly stated). Scholarship details and eligibility (number of awards, selection rubric, renewal conditions and whether scholarships apply to all streams/grades) are described in third‑party summaries of the school's announcements — you should request the school's official scholarship policy and the current scholarship application/timetable from Admissions, because public summaries warn that exact amounts, the number of awards and renewal rules can change year to year.

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