Compare International Schools in Hefei, China

Instructs in English

Ages 3 - 18 years

Fees RMB 163,000 - 203,000

Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)

Canadian International School of Hefei, founded in 2014, is the first IB Continuum School in Anhui, China, teaching students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. Located at 999 Wenqu Road in the High Tech Zone, the school combines International Baccalaureate frameworks (PYP, MYP, and DP) with Canadian New Brunswick curriculum standards. A unique feature is its specialized German Program alongside an English-based instruction model that maintains a 1:6 teacher-to-student ratio. For campus facilities, the school features a central library, a dedicated Early Years facility, and a main cafeteria equipped with an in-house pizza oven and a custom noodle soup bar. Students can participate in over 100 after-school activities and competitive sports teams via the ACAMIS network. Additionally, the school provides a specific Weeknight Campus Life residential boarding option for students in Grade 8 or higher, which grants supervised access to nightly guided study halls, an exercise room, and the campus gymnasium.

Location

999 Wenqu Road, High Tech Zone, Hefei 230088, China

Stages

Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12

Type

Private international school

Pupil Nationality Mix

33 nationalities represented among students, 23 nationalities among staff

Additional learning support

Full-time Teaching Assistants in Early Years and Primary

Country affiliation

Canada

Bus service

School bus service available

Curriculum

The school is the first and only IB Continuum School in Hefei, offering the IB PYP, MYP, and DP programmes from Early Years through Grade 12. A German programme is also available.

Student Teacher Ratio

1:6 teacher-to-student ratio with full-time teaching assistants in Early Years and Primary.

Exam Results

Graduates have been placed at universities including Harvard, Stanford, and Yale-NUS.

Higher Education Progression

Graduates attend universities including Harvard, Stanford, and Yale-NUS.

Facilities Overview

The campus includes a school library, cafeteria, and spaces for fine arts and athletics. 24/7 campus security is in place.

Sports Facilities

Athletic facilities on campus

Academic Facilities

Library, fine arts studios

Extra Curricular Facilities

Over 100 after-school activity options available

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Hefei Run’an Boarding School

Fees RMB 38,000 - 44,000

Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)

The Hefei Run'an Boarding School is a private, full-time boarding campus serving nursery through senior high on a single five-in-one site in Hefei's Economic and Technological Development Zone. The school blends the Chinese National Curriculum with International Baccalaureate programs, officially authorized for the PYP and MYP, and with DP candidacy approved. This IB framework supports concept-driven inquiry and interdisciplinary learning, while the campus situates students in a culturally rich Chinese context designed for global citizenship and future study domestically or overseas. The Future Education Center anchors a library network, art, music, drama, design, STEAM, and maker spaces; a planetarium and 4D cinema enrich exploration. Sports facilities include indoor and outdoor gyms, a swimming pool, and a football field. The school emphasizes personalized growth through a dynamic PD system, dual mentorship, and a campus culture of respect, inclusion, and achievement, backed by modern facilities and strong teacher collaboration.

Location

No. 292, Fanhua West Road, Hefei Economic and Technological Development Zone, Hefei, Anhui, China

Stages

Early childhood/daycare; Kindergarten; Primary school; Junior high; Senior high

Type

Private, full-time boarding school

Country affiliation

China

Application fees

- No separate application or admissions fee is published in the school's 2025 admissions notice.

Tuition fees (per semester and per academic year)

- Primary (小学): Tuition CNY 19,000 per semester — CNY 38,000 per academic year (2 semesters). Boarding CNY 3,800 per semester — CNY 7,600 per academic year.

- Lower secondary / Middle school (初中): Tuition CNY 22,000 per semester — CNY 44,000 per academic year. Boarding CNY 3,800 per semester — CNY 7,600 per academic year.

- Upper secondary / High school (高中): Tuition CNY 21,200 per semester — CNY 42,400 per academic year. Boarding CNY 3,800 per semester — CNY 7,600 per academic year.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Fees are published on a per-semester basis, indicating billing is organized by semester. Specific due dates, installment options, deadlines, and late-payment penalties are not published in the school's 2025 admissions material.

Boarding arrangements and fees

- Boarding fee: CNY 3,800 per semester for boarding students (same amount shown for primary, middle and high school). Typical boarding room configuration referenced in local school fee listings is a four-person room associated with that boarding rate.

Other costs and fees

- Uniforms: New-student uniform procurement is organized for the 2025–2026 year. Individual uniform item prices published for 2025–2026 include (examples):
- Round-neck sweatshirt CNY 125; sport trousers CNY 105; baseball jacket CNY 140; summer POLO CNY 105; winter outer shell CNY 175; winter inner lining CNY 120. The school operates a formal voluntary uniform ordering process for new grades and publishes itemized prices.

- School-procured catering and field-trip meal standards: For organized study-trips the school published per-person meal guidelines (example: breakfast CNY 10, lunch CNY 50 for middle/high school excursions); general daily boarding meal charges are not published in the fee schedule.

- Textbooks, activity fees, insurance, medical checks, extracurricular program fees, supplies and other incidental charges are not listed as specific line items with prices in the published 2025 admissions notices or the school's procurement notices.

Refund information

- No detailed refund policy (for withdrawal, early departure, or fee reductions) is published in the 2025 admissions notice and the 2025–2026 procurement/notice materials reviewed.

Fee payment options

- Specific payment channels (for example: bank transfer account numbers, provincial online payment portal names, school payment platform, or credit-card acceptance) are not specified in the 2025 admissions notice or the 2025–2026 procurement notices that publish fees and uniform prices. Contact numbers for admissions and school offices are published for billing and enrollment queries.

Summary of findings

- Published, itemized semester tuition and boarding fees for 2025–2026 are: Primary CNY 19,000 (tuition) + CNY 3,800 (boarding) per semester; Middle school CNY 22,000 + CNY 3,800 per semester; High school CNY 21,200 + CNY 3,800 per semester.

- The school publishes an itemized 2025–2026 uniform procurement price list with individual item prices (examples given above).

- The admissions and procurement notices do not publish separate application fees, detailed semester billing deadlines, explicit refund rules, or specific electronic payment channels in the materials reviewed. For any administrative payment procedures or refund policy details not published in these notices, parents should use the school's published contact numbers for clarification.

Curriculum

The school has a status as a Candidate School for the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) and is pursuing IB World School authorization to offer PYP, MYP, DP, and CP. Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted.

Higher Education Progression

The Future Education Center offers IB-authorized PYP and MYP, uses a self-developed PD system to tailor student development, and prepares students for both domestic Gaokao and overseas study.

Gifted and Talented

The PD System enables every teacher to be both a subject mentor and an educational mentor, delivering personalized, multi-dimensional training focused on students' academic progress, talents, and character.

History

润安公学 is a private full-time boarding school that combines nursery, kindergarten, primary school, junior high, and high school in a five-in-one campus. It has more than thirty years of educational history. It is an IB-authorized school and a member of the Mastery Transcript Consortium (MTC) and the Global Partner School Alliance (PSGN). The school follows the philosophy 'educators with ideals, education with ideals, and cultivating people with ideals' and blends national culture with international elements in its distinctive approach to student growth. It uses a Personal Growth Education Planning (PD) system and two TP systems—Growth-type classroom environment TP and knowledge-application/innovation TP courses—to support personalized growth, including three development models: talent-development type, success-type, and growth-type.

Community

The school maintains a Party Building and mass-organization framework, including theory study, party member profiles (党员风采), mass-organization work, and Young Pioneers activities, with an Integrity on Campus program. The school runs a Parent School that provides home-school activities, a Parent Committee, Seed Families, and Letters to Parents. It also features a News Center with campus news and notices to keep the community informed and engaged.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

The school has a Parent School that provides Home School Activities, Parent Classes, a Parent Committee, Seed Families, and Letters to Parents. Seed Families link families with the school for collaborative educational activities. Letters to Parents are a regular channel for updates to families. The Parent School hosts events and workshops that involve parents in school life, such as health-focused and family-engagement activities. Parent involvement is organized through the Parent Committee and ongoing home-school communications.

Facilities Overview

The campus covers 160 mu, with a construction area of about 70,000 square meters and a total investment of 150 million yuan. In the summer of 2019, the primary department underwent a comprehensive renovation, upgrading classrooms and dormitories and increasing greenery to create a more distinctive campus. The school is located in Hefei Economic and Technological Development Zone, adjacent to University Town and the Government and Cultural New District. The Future Education Center houses dedicated libraries, art classrooms, calligraphy rooms, music classrooms, drama classrooms, STEAM practice classrooms, design classrooms, dance rooms, computer rooms, and psychological counseling rooms, all equipped with high-end furniture and modern teaching technology. The campus also offers a planetarium, a 4D cinema, a Maker space, an Innovation Training Camp, and a bright conference hall and laboratories to support a broad curriculum and hands-on learning.

Sports Facilities

The campus includes indoor and outdoor gymnasiums, a swimming pool, and a football field, with additional outdoor sports facilities to support physical education and extracurricular activities.

Academic Facilities

There are quiet reading rooms, lively music rooms, refined calligraphy rooms, a warm psychological counseling room, and rigorous science laboratories, along with bright conference halls for lectures. The Future Education Center provides libraries, art classrooms, music classrooms, drama rooms, STEAM practice classrooms, design classrooms, dance classrooms, computer rooms, and other facilities to support teaching and learning.

Extra Curricular Facilities

In addition to national courses, students can choose school-based elective courses such as science and technology, sports, orchestra, foreign language, art education, food education, and other subjects. The department also offers long-term courses such as English speaking, dance, calligraphy, social-emotional learning, library study, design, children's programming, robotics, LEGO, and academic guidance. Extracurricular activities include drama stage performances, poetry and Chinese, Spelling Bee, creative design, and action services, as well as cultural events like the Silk Road Multicultural Art Festival, the Midsummer Night's Dream Music Festival, drama exhibitions, and New Year celebrations.

Academic & Intellectual

The school offers PYP and MYP programs officially authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization. It is an IB World School and a member of the Mastery Transcript Consortium (MTC) and the Global Partner School Alliance (PSGN); IB-DP candidacy has been approved. As a three-year MYP school, it integrates the national/local curriculum and ethnic education, applying interdisciplinary, large-unit, small-class, dual-mentor learning. It combines a self-developed PD system with concepts from MTC and PSGN to support personalized development across academic achievement, abilities, strengths, and literacy, and prepares students for domestic high school entrance or overseas study.

Arts & Creative

English language competitions are held, including the MYP English Department's spelling contest and English storytelling competition. The MYP department also hosts an English calligraphy competition, highlighting language artistry.

Cultural & Language

IB PYP and MYP programs are officially authorized, and the school is an IB World School. It is a member of MTC and PSGN, and has passed IB-DP candidacy. The curriculum framework emphasizes concept-driven, real-context, collaborative inquiry and uses a self-developed PD system to support personalized development across academics, abilities, strengths, and literacy. The school is rooted in Chinese culture while fostering global citizenship and aims to prepare students for domestic high school entrance or overseas study.

Social & Hobbies

The school maintains a News and Information section that covers community activities and student achievements. It hosts language and other competitions, including an English spelling contest and an English storytelling competition, within the MYP department. It also features events such as English calligraphy competitions and school celebrations, documenting student engagement and learning outside the classroom.

Leadership & Professional

The school uses a dynamic, personalized development (PD) system to guide students across academics, interests, and character. It employs a dual-mentorship model in PYP with interdisciplinary units and small classes, supported by a professional teacher team. It blends national curriculum with international practices from MTC and PSGN, and relies on its self-developed PD framework to tailor each student's path. The teacher team and leadership structures support ongoing professional development and collaborative teaching.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

The mission is to cultivate lifelong learners who are diligent, curious, love life, respect others, and bravely try new things. The Run'an learning community emphasizes mutual respect, support, and inclusion. It centers on a three-dimensional dynamic guidance system that tracks academic progress, interests, and character development to support holistic growth.

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Hefei Xinhua Academy

Instructs in English, Mandarin

Ages 3 - null years

Fees RMB 41,400 - 168,000

Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)

Hefei Xinhua Academy offers an internationally oriented program within its International Integration Department. The school is located at No. 7888 Changjiang West Road, Hefei, Anhui, China, near Nangang Station (Metro Line 2). The program blends American and Chinese curricula within an IB framework, using inquiry-based learning to develop critical thinking, collaboration. In the primary years, the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) is an authorized framework, while the middle years are pursuing MYP authorization; high school students follow an American education with graduates earning an American high school diploma and access to universities. A distinctive feature: dual-language co-teaching model: two head teachers per class, native-English teachers paired with bilingual Chinese teachers, delivering content in English and Chinese. An advisory program provides mentoring and character development. Compulsory ABRSM music and swimming, small class sizes, and a Guidance Center arranging field trips and social activities support holistic development. Sports facilities support academic life overall.

Location

NO. 7888 Changjiang West Road, Hefei, Anhui, China. The campus is about 500 meters west of Nangang Station on Metro Line 2. It is located in Hefei city.

Stages

Primary (IB PYP), Middle School (IB/MYP - Candidate), High School (American curriculum; American diploma)

Country affiliation

China

School day structure

Morning meeting; seven 45-minute daily periods; extracurricular program (ECP); evening tutorial classes; supervised study hall.

Application / Reservation fees

- An application fee is required at the time of submitting the application and before interview.
- A reservation (deposit) is required after an offer: Bilingual-class reservation fee: CNY 10,000; International-class reservation fee: CNY 20,000. The remaining tuition is payable by the date specified in the admission letter (typically in July).

Tuition fees by programme and year group (amounts shown per academic year; per-term shown where the programme is billed by semester)

- International / A‑Level / International-class (senior secondary international track): Tuition CNY 96,200 per academic year. Boarding / student accommodation for the international programme: CNY 18,000 per academic year. (If billed per term, this is equivalent to CNY 48,100 per term tuition and CNY 9,000 per term boarding.)

- Fusion / MYP / high-investment international-track (primary & middle & high in the fusion/IB/MYP pathway): Published programme-level examples show the following annual tuition bands by year group:
- Fusion / IB-MYP primary: CNY 128,000 per academic year.
- Fusion / IB-MYP middle school: CNY 148,000 per academic year (example listing for the fusion/international middle track).
- Fusion / international high school (international-track high school): CNY 168,000 per academic year (example programme-level figure). If billed by semester, these annual amounts divide into two equal terms (for example, CNY 84,000 per term for a CNY 168,000/year programme).

- Bilingual / domestic-track (Chinese national curriculum delivered bilingually): Published programme-level examples show the following annual tuition bands by year group:
- Bilingual primary: CNY 68,000 per academic year.
- Bilingual middle school: CNY 78,000 per academic year (example). Per term this equals CNY 39,000.
- Bilingual high school (ordinary high‑school track): common published figure is CNY 20,700 per semester (CNY 41,400 per academic year); this figure is the ordinary (non‑international) high‑school tuition used in municipal enrolment tables.

Boarding (dormitory) fees

- International / A‑Level / international senior track: CNY 18,000 per academic year (published as the international-track boarding amount).
- Ordinary high‑school dormitory (4‑person room example used in municipal tables): CNY 4,500 per semester (CNY 9,000 per academic year). Other dorm formats or programmes may use different per‑term or per‑year boarding charges.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Reservation (deposit) is payable on acceptance (Bilingual: CNY 10,000; International: CNY 20,000). The remaining tuition balance is typically due before the school year begins (commonly in July) or by the dates shown in the admission agreement. Tuition for ordinary high‑school places may be collected by semester (payable before each term).
- When making payments, parents are required to include student identifier details (student name, date of birth, applying grade, and parents' contact information) on payment references.

Other costs and typical additional fees

- The tuition figures above generally exclude the following common items, which are charged separately: school meals (canteen), textbooks and other learning materials, school uniform, school‑bus/transport fees, exam fees, extracurricular activity fees (e.g., ABRSM/music, swimming), and other incidental fees. Separate charges for these items are issued at enrolment or during the year.
- School bus service is offered for selected routes and is charged in addition to tuition.
- New‑student pack / admission materials and a standard set of school supplies / uniforms are customarily collected at registration as part of the enrolment procedure.

Refund and withdrawal (general refund framework applied)

- The school operates a written student fee collection and refund procedure. Refunds and withdrawals are handled under the school's student fee management rules and in line with applicable local regulations for private (民办) schools. Typical refund practice for private K–12 schools follows the common statutory approach: full refund if withdrawal occurs before the academic term starts, partial refunds when withdrawal occurs early in a term (for example, a two‑thirds or one‑half refund depending on the proportion of the term completed), and no refund once the student has attended beyond the statutory mid‑point of a term. Specific refund conditions, deadlines and any non‑refundable items are set out in the school's admission agreement and internal fee rules.

Fee payment methods / instructions

- Payments are handled through the Admissions / Finance office and are accepted by the channels and accounts indicated in the admission paperwork. Parents must follow the payment instructions on the admission documents and include the student identification details on the payment reference. Common channels used for fee collection include bank transfer and the school's online payment platform(s); online/mobile channels (WeChat Pay / Alipay) are commonly available for Xinhua school group institutions.

Summary of the most commonly encountered figures (for budgeting reference)

- Reservation / deposit: CNY 10,000 (bilingual); CNY 20,000 (international).
- Ordinary bilingual high‑school (municipal ordinary high entry): CNY 20,700 per semester (CNY 41,400 per year); dormitory CNY 4,500 per semester.
- International / A‑Level senior track: Tuition approximately CNY 96,200 per academic year; boarding CNY 18,000 per academic year.
- Fusion/IB and bilingual programme examples (annual ranges by level): Bilingual primary CNY 68,000/yr; Bilingual middle CNY 78,000/yr; Bilingual high CNY 52,000/yr (example programme figures); Fusion/IB primary CNY 128,000/yr; Fusion/IB middle CNY 148,000/yr; Fusion/IB high CNY 168,000/yr. Per‑term splits typically equal half the annual amount for programmes billed by semester.

(End of fee overview.)

Curriculum

Within Xinhua Academy's International Integration Department, students have access to an inquiry-based American and Chinese curriculum taught within an IB framework, focusing on critical thinking, collaboration, and research skills, and introducing world cultures and global issues to prepare students for present and future success. Students value diversity and cultivate an open mind to learn from other cultures, with opportunities to develop thinking, athletic, artistic, and leadership skills. Individual responsibility is emphasized; students learn organization, teamwork, and interpersonal skills to take responsibility for themselves, their belongings, and their actions. Curriculum features team teaching: two head teachers in each class, with native-English speaking teachers co-teaching alongside bilingual Chinese teachers to immerse students in a dual-language environment, ensuring content understanding while developing English and Chinese language skills. An advisory program supports belonging and character development, with mentors and role models. The varied curriculum includes ABRSM music and swimming as compulsory courses for all students, and field trips and social activities are organized by the Guidance Center for further study. The department follows the IB Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) as an authorized school; the PYP aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who help create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect, and to encourage students to become active, compassionate lifelong learners. The school also integrates Middle Years Programme (MYP) concepts; the middle school is a candidate for MYP authorization and co-teaches courses with native language and bilingual teachers. In high school, students receive an American education with native-English speaking and bilingual teachers; all academic courses are co-taught to address language barriers, and graduates earn an American high school diploma and are prepared to pursue higher education at American universities.

Student Teacher Ratio

Small class sizes of no more than 20 students per class.

Higher Education Progression

Graduates earn an American high school diploma and are prepared to pursue higher education at American universities; the program emphasizes English language development and study skills to support success at an American university.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school has an Advisory Program where all students feel valued and belong to a vibrant, caring community. Advisors build strong relationships with students and a small group of classmates, serving as mentors, role models, and listeners. The program emphasizes character building and teamwork, with activities that foster academic, social, and moral growth.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Two native-English speaking teachers co-teach with bilingual Chinese teachers to immerse students in a fully dual-language environment. The department uses a co-teaching system and offers language-level courses to support English language development while accessing the subject curriculum.

Mental Wellbeing

Character building and a supportive advisory program promote students' well-being and resilience within a caring community; the IB framework and diverse activities encourage personal growth, leadership, and intercultural understanding.

Sports Facilities

The school offers a wide range of sports, including fencing, volleyball, basketball, soccer, table tennis, squash, tennis, badminton, golf, taekwondo, and swimming.

Academic Facilities

Small class sizes of no more than 20 per class. Two head teachers per class co-teach with native-English teachers and bilingual Chinese teachers in a dual-language environment. The curriculum is inquiry-based and delivered within an IB framework, combining American and Chinese curricula. The department is an IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) School and is pursuing Middle Years Programme (MYP) authorization. An advisory program supports students' academic and personal development, and ABRSM courses and swimming are compulsory for all students.

Extra Curricular Facilities

Arts and Culture includes studies of traditional Chinese culture, calligraphy, philosophy, Korean, positive psychology, English drama, ABRSM. Technology includes math, mathematical modeling, programming, microbiology, new energy, and drone. Sports includes fencing, volleyball, basketball, soccer, table tennis, squash, tennis, badminton, golf, taekwondo, and swimming.

Academic & Intellectual

An inquiry-based American and Chinese curriculum is taught within an IB framework. The program emphasizes critical thinking, collaboration, and research skills, while introducing students to world cultures and global issues to prepare for present and future success. Two head teachers per class, native-English-speaking teachers co-teaching with bilingual Chinese teachers immerse students in a dual-language environment. An advisory program supports students' academic growth and personal development through mentors and structured small-group activities.

Arts & Creative

Arts and Culture includes studies of traditional Chinese culture, calligraphy, philosophy, Korean, positive psychology, English drama, and ABRSM. These activities form part of the extra-curricular program to broaden creative expression and cultural knowledge. Participation supports artistic development and opportunities to engage in music and drama.

Cultural & Language

The department uses a dual-language immersion model with two head teachers per class; native-English teachers co-teach with bilingual Chinese teachers to immerse students in English and Chinese. This arrangement develops language proficiency while fostering cross-cultural understanding. A co-teaching system plus language-level courses supports students at different stages of language development.

Social & Hobbies

The advisory program provides strong relationships with adult advisors and small groups to support academic, social, and moral development. The Guidance Center organizes field trips and social activities to extend learning beyond the classroom. The department balances academics with involvement in arts, drama, and physical education through the regular program and extracurricular activities.

Leadership & Professional

Students have opportunities to cultivate leadership skills through the advisory program and participation in team activities. Advisors serve as mentors, role models, and listeners to guide personal and professional growth. The program emphasizes interpersonal, organizational, and teamwork skills as part of character development.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

Every student participates in arts, music, drama, and physical education as part of the regular school program. The extracurricular program includes a broad roster of sports such as fencing, volleyball, basketball, soccer, table tennis, squash, tennis, badminton, golf, taekwondo, and swimming. These activities support physical fitness, mental well-being, and balanced lifestyles.

Language Provision

English and Chinese are used for instruction within an IB framework. The department is an IB Primary Years Programme authorized school. It is pursuing IB Middle Years Programme authorization as a candidate school, with all courses co-taught by native language and bilingual teachers. High School offers an American and Chinese curriculum to deliver instruction in English and Chinese.

Bilingual Teaching

The school provides bilingual teaching with two head teachers in each class: a native English-speaking teacher co-teaches with a bilingual Chinese teacher to immerse students in a fully dual-language environment. Language instruction utilizes English and Chinese to deliver subject content through collaborative planning and instruction, enabling students to acquire both languages.

Immersion Programs

Dual-language immersion is achieved through team teaching by native-English-speaking and bilingual Chinese teachers in every class, creating a fully dual-language environment. Collaborative planning and language-focused teaching ensure students learn content while developing English and Chinese language proficiency.

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International German School Hefei

Instructs in German, English

Ages 1 - 18 years

Fees RMB 218,000 - 278,000

Type Co-educational

International German School Hefei is located at 12162 Fanhua Avenue in Hefei. The school offers bilingual German-English instruction for Kindergarten through Grade 12, with the German Curriculum for Grades 1-10 and plans to award a recognised university entrance qualification for Grades 11-12. It is a Candidate School for the IB Diploma Programme and pursuing IB authorization. The campus combines a learning environment with flexible spaces, including a STEAM floor, a Makerspace, and a Grand Performance Theatre that seats 600, plus an Arts Studio & Gallery. Learning Landscapes provide adaptable areas that support independent thinking, collaboration, and varied learning styles. The school runs an intercultural program, hosting public events for international families, field trips and real-world projects to apply knowledge. A school bus shuttle, indoor sports complex, gardens, and nutritious meals support student wellbeing. The campus is centrally located with easy access to Hefei's cultural landmarks and green spaces. Welcome international families.

Location

12162 Fanhua Avenue, Hefei, Anhui 230601, China. Central Location in Hefei with convenient access to the city; School Bus Shuttle.

Stages

Kindergarten to Grade 12.

Type

International school offering bilingual German-English instruction.

Additional learning support

Side Entrance Programme for learners with limited or no German language knowledge.

Country affiliation

Germany

Bus service

A school bus shuttle service is offered with routes designed for convenient pickup and drop-off; buses are equipped with modern safety features.

Application / Registration fee

- A non-refundable registration (application) fee of CNY 2,000 is charged when a child is enrolled. Payments may be made in Chinese Yuan (CNY) in cash at the school accounts department or by bank transfer.

Tuition fees — annual (published amounts, CNY)

- Kindergarten (age 1–6): Tuition ¥218,000 per year. Cafeteria (school lunch) ¥9,800 per year. Uniform: charged at actual cost. Bus transportation: ¥7,000–¥10,000 per year (distance-dependent).

- Grades 1–9: Tuition ¥248,000 per year. Cafeteria ¥10,800 per year. Uniform: charged at actual cost. Bus transportation: ¥7,000–¥10,000 per year (distance-dependent).

- Grades 10–12: Tuition ¥278,000 per year. Cafeteria ¥13,800 per year. Uniform: charged at actual cost. Bus transportation: ¥7,000–¥10,000 per year (distance-dependent).

Tuition — per term (calculated examples)

- The school's published fees are presented as annual figures. The per-term amounts below are simple equal instalment calculations based on the published annual tuition: one column shows a two‑instalment split (annual ÷ 2) and the other shows a three‑instalment split (annual ÷ 3). These per‑term figures are calculations derived from the published annual amounts and are shown here for practical planning purposes.

- Kindergarten (annual ¥218,000):
- Two equal instalments: ¥109,000 per instalment.
- Three equal instalments: ¥72,667 per instalment (rounded to the nearest yuan).

- Grades 1–9 (annual ¥248,000):
- Two equal instalments: ¥124,000 per instalment.
- Three equal instalments: ¥82,667 per instalment (rounded).

- Grades 10–12 (annual ¥278,000):
- Two equal instalments: ¥139,000 per instalment.
- Three equal instalments: ¥92,667 per instalment (rounded).

- Ancillary per-term examples (cafeteria and bus):
- Kindergarten cafeteria (annual ¥9,800): two instalments ¥4,900; three instalments ¥3,267 (rounded).
- Grades 1–9 cafeteria (annual ¥10,800): two instalments ¥5,400; three instalments ¥3,600.
- Grades 10–12 cafeteria (annual ¥13,800): two instalments ¥6,900; three instalments ¥4,600.
- Bus transport (annual ¥7,000–¥10,000): two instalments ¥3,500–¥5,000; three instalments approximately ¥2,334–¥3,334 (rounded).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The non-refundable registration fee is due at enrolment. The school accepts payment in CNY either in cash at the accounts department or by bank transfer; for bank transfers include the child's name and invoice number and ensure any intermediary charges are borne by the payer. The school's bank details and SWIFT/BIC are provided for international transfers. All payments are net to the school (any charges associated with the transfer must be borne by the payer).

- An early-enrolment (Early Bird) discount is published for the 2025/2026 school year (20% tuition discount during the Early Bird period; not applicable to corporate agreements). Families should note discount offers are specific to the published enrolment period.

Boarding fees

- Boarding fees: not applicable. The school's campus and services describe day-school facilities and a school bus shuttle; no boarding programme or boarding fees are published.

Other costs / additional fees

- Uniform: charged at actual cost (amount varies by selection and supplier). Cafeteria/lunch costs and bus transportation are published separately (see amounts above). No separate published charges for boarding, international exam fees, or specific extracurricular charges are listed in the school's regular fee schedule; those items, if applicable, would be advised by the admissions/accounts office when required.

Refund information

- The registration/application fee (¥2,000) is explicitly stated as non‑refundable. No detailed general tuition refund schedule is published in the school's regular fee summary; specific refund or withdrawal conditions are handled through the school's admissions/accounts processes.

Fee payment options

- Accepted payment methods (published): bank transfer (international transfers accepted in CNY; the school provides bank name, SWIFT/BIC and account number) and cash payment at the accounts department. The school's bank details are provided for wire transfers and international instructions specify transfers should be made in CNY with any transfer charges paid by the sender. Credit-card payment is not listed as a published option in the regular fee information.

Contact details for payments and enrolment are published with the school's admissions office information for any administrative clarifications.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

IGS Hefei prioritises social-emotional development as part of its bilingual German-English programme. Kindergarten and early years place emphasis on social-emotional development, helping children build confidence and empathy. The school fosters a welcoming, safe, and supportive environment where every student is known and cared for, promoting wellbeing and personal growth. The educational approach emphasises that students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally, with a strong focus on intercultural understanding and collaboration. The Learner Profile highlights social and ethical competencies such as principled thinking, global citizenship, and confident communication to support social engagement and belonging. The campus design includes spaces such as the central atrium and wellbeing-focused facilities that promote connection and wellbeing.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

IGS Hefei offers bilingual German-English instruction. A side entrance programme supports learners with limited or no German knowledge to access the bilingual curriculum. The curriculum also includes foreign language teaching as part of its international approach.

Mental Wellbeing

IGS Hefei seeks to create a learning community where students thrive emotionally as well as academically. It emphasises wellbeing and personal growth within its educational principles. Social-emotional development is prioritised from Kindergarten, helping children build confidence and empathy. The Learner Profile emphasises attributes that support wellbeing and social responsibility, including principled, global, and communicative competencies. Wellbeing is supported through inclusive practices and campus spaces such as the central atrium, gardens, and other wellbeing-oriented facilities that foster calm, connection, and resilience.

Facilities Overview

The campus is centrally located in the heart of Hefei, providing easy access to the city's cultural landmarks and green spaces. A school bus shuttle provides transportation for students. The facilities include a STEAM floor, a Makerspace, and a performing arts centre. Learning landscapes provide flexible, engaging spaces designed to support personalised learning. The school offers a bilingual German-English programme integrated within a modern learning environment.

Academic Facilities

The school teaches a bilingual German-English programme for Kindergarten through Grade 12, with the German curriculum followed for Grades 1-10 and plans to implement a qualification for Grades 11-12 that is recognised as a university entrance qualification in Germany and abroad. The curriculum is enriched by STEAM initiatives and a dedicated Makerspace, reinforcing a STEAM-focused profile. Learning landscapes provide spaces that support independent thinking, collaboration, and varied learning styles. The school is a Candidate School for the IB Diploma Programme and is pursuing authorization as an IB World School.

Extra Curricular Facilities

The school serves as a centre for cultural exchange and intercultural learning, hosting numerous public events for international families. The learning approach extends beyond the classroom with practical experiences such as excursions and performances. Real-world learning includes field trips and problem-solving projects to apply knowledge in authentic contexts. The intercultural environment and public events offer ongoing opportunities for students to engage in activities outside the standard curriculum.

Academic & Intellectual

IGS Hefei provides bilingual German-English instruction from Kindergarten to Grade 12 and uses STEAM initiatives and Learning Landscapes. A STEAM Innovation Hub and Makerspace support hands-on, interdisciplinary exploration; field trips and real-world projects foster critical thinking.

Arts & Creative

The campus features a Grand Performance Theatre (600 seats) and an Arts Studio & Gallery for artistic creation and exhibitions.

Cultural & Language

IGS Hefei delivers bilingual German-English instruction from Kindergarten through Grade 12. It is a center for cultural exchange and intercultural learning, hosting public events that bring international communities together.

Social & Hobbies

Indoor Sports Complex with a volleyball court supports active lifestyles and teamwork. The central atrium and garden spaces provide social spaces for students.

Community & Service

Educational Principles emphasise social engagement and responsibility, fostering global citizenship. Real-world learning through field trips and problem-solving projects supports community-minded habits.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

The school provides wellbeing spaces including an indoor sports complex and outdoor gardens for reflection and calm. The cafeteria offers nutritious meals to support healthy lifestyles.

Admissions

1. Book an Admissions Consultation. An admissions advisor conducts a one-to-one session. Fill in the form with your child's year group, interests, and preferred times for a call or visit. The school replies within 1-2 working days with tailored guidance on the curriculum, entry routes, place availability and fees. 2. Review the Regular Fee Schedule. Regular fees are listed by level and all figures are quoted in Chinese yuan (CNY). Kindergarten: Application Fee ¥2000; Tuition (per year) ¥175,000; School Cafeteria (per year) ¥9,800; Uniform Based on actual cost; Bus Transportation (per year) ¥7,000-10,000. Grades 1 to 9: Application Fee ¥2000; Tuition (per year) ¥195,000; School Cafeteria (per year) ¥10,800; Uniform Based on actual cost; Bus Transportation (per year) ¥7,000-10,000. Grades 10 to 12: Application Fee ¥2000; Tuition (per year) ¥216,000; School Cafeteria (per year) ¥13,800; Uniform Based on actual cost; Bus Transportation (per year) ¥7,000-10,000. 3. Campus Tour Instructions. All visitors are required to enter and exit the campus through the main entrance. Free parking is available in the parking lot. For child safety reasons, please do not take photos or videos during school visits. Visitors without prior registration are not permitted to enter the school premises. 4. Online Registration. Online Registration is available to initiate enrollment. Use the online registration to submit required information and progress toward admission. Refer to the Regular Fee Schedule for fee information and contact admission@igs-hf.org for assistance if needed.

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