Ranked purely by parent interest — the number of families who opened each school’s profile and spent time reading it between October 2025 and September 2026.
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Hangzhou International School (HIS) is an IB World School founded in 2002 that serves Early Years through Grade 12 and reports a student body of over 1,020 children from more than 50 nationalities. HIS delivers the full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) and all Grades 11–12 work toward a WASC-accredited High School Diploma with the option of the IB Diploma. In 2022 the school moved to a new campus of over 50,000 square metres made up of two buildings (The Cocoon for ECE and The Lantern for the main campus); listed facilities include a Performing Arts Theatre, Black Box Theatre, “The Wave” swimming pool, three indoor gyms, outdoor courts and a FIFA-rated football pitch. HIS operates a daily Mandarin programme and a wide co-curricular programme (100+ CCAs) including regional activities such as West Lake MUN and The Duke of Edinburgh's Award. (Information from HIS website.)
Shanghai Jincai High School International Division (JCID) was established in 2000 and is located at No. 26 Eshan Road in Pudong, close to Century Park; the international division is part of the larger Jincai High School campus. JCID operates a Chinese section (using the national curriculum) and an English section (using original US materials) and is authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization; it offers the IPC in primary grades, the MYP (authorized 2006) and the IBDP (authorized 2015). The international division is reported on the school site as having about 400 students; the wider Jincai High School enrolment is given as about 2,100 students. JCID's site notes a Co-Principals and co-teaching model and identifies the school as a Base School for international promotion of Chinese (Hanban). For transport, the school publishes a paid school-home bus service with several route/price bands.
Annual fees
RMB 68,000 – 76,000
Ages
6 to 18 years
Curriculum
IB (MYP), IB (DP), IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Chinese National Curriculum
Dulwich College Shanghai is an international co-educational day school operating two campuses (Pudong and Puxi) that together deliver an English National Curriculum into IGCSE and the IB Diploma. The Pudong campus opened in 2003 and educates over 1,600 students; the Puxi campus opened in August 2016 and is located in South Minhang at 2000 Qian Pu Jing Road, sitting on about 40,000 sq. metres of green space. The College groups younger children in DUCKS (Toddler to Year 2), a Dual Language early years programme based on the U.K. Early Years Foundation Stage (offered at the Pudong campus). Students follow the English National Curriculum through Year 9, take IGCSEs in Years 10–11 and the IB Diploma in Years 12–13. Mandarin is taught through three streamed pathways (native, second-language and foreign-language) from early years through to IGCSE/IB. Each campus publishes an annual tuition fee schedule (the Pudong campus publishes a detailed fee PDF showing 2025–26 tuition bands; the Puxi campus’s published range is RMB 141,900–RMB 399,750). The College runs a large co-curricular programme including STEAM, sports, music, drama and community/service activities; facilities at the Puxi campus include a 50m Olympic pool, a triple gymnasium and a 500-seat theatre, and classes at Puxi are typically small (around 10 students in most lessons). The College also operates an optional school bus service and, at the Pudong campus, offers a termly residential Ignite and a Switzerland programme for older students.
Annual fees
RMB 141,900 – 399,750
Ages
2 to 18 years
Curriculum
EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)
Welcome to The British School of Guangzhou. For over 21 years, we have been a trusted name in international education, known for strong academic results and a warm, welcoming community. Families choose BSG for our proven track record, experienced teachers, and the confidence we build in every student.
We educate students aged 1 to 18 from more than 50 nationalities, creating a diverse and globally minded environment. As part of Nord Anglia Education, a family of over 80 leading schools worldwide, we offer high standards, global expertise, and respected accreditations including the Council of International Schools.
Our South Lake campus, just 25 minutes from the city centre, provides a calm and inspiring setting with green spaces and lake views where students can focus and thrive.
Academic excellence sits at the heart of BSG. We follow the English National Curriculum from Early Years through IGCSE to A Levels, supported by personalised teaching that helps each student reach their full potential. Our 2025 results reflect this strength, with 62% A* to A at A Level and a 100% pass rate, alongside excellent IGCSE outcomes. Our graduates move on to leading universities worldwide.
What truly sets BSG apart is our people. Our teachers are highly qualified, internationally experienced, and deeply committed to each child’s success.
Above all, BSG is a community. We support families from the moment they arrive, ensuring every child feels known, valued, and ready to thrive.
Annual fees
RMB 105,000 – 301,000
Ages
1 to 18 years
Curriculum
British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels
Shanghai High School International Division (SHSID) is the international section of Shanghai High School, founded in 1993 and providing education for Grades 1–12 across multiple campuses (Xuhui/Puxi plus Pudong/Zhangjiang, Lingang and Hongkou campuses). SHSID operates a US-based primary curriculum and offers AP courses, the IB Diploma and international A-level options; it is authorized for IB, AP and A-level examinations and is a TOEFL test centre. The Xuhui (Puxi) campus address is 989 Baise Road (north gate) with a south gate at 400 Shangzhong Road in Xuhui District, and the school reports roughly 3,500 students, an average class size of about 18 and a reported 1:5 teacher–student ratio. SHSID also runs STEAM/innovation programmes and a broad world‑languages programme (French, Japanese, Spanish, German, Korean among options) alongside music, drama and visual‑arts provision. (All details from the school website.)
Annual fees
RMB 140,000 – 156,000
Ages
6 to 18 years
Curriculum
American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), IB (DP), Australian Curriculum, Australian Curriculum
Dulwich College Beijing (DCB) is an international day school for students aged 3–18 located at Legend Garden (89 Capital Airport Road) in Shunyi District. The College runs DUCKS (ages 3–7), a Junior School (ages 7–11) and a Senior School (ages 11–18) where students follow Cambridge IGCSE in Years 10–11 and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in Years 12–13; an A‑Levels pathway was announced as an additional option from August 2025. DCB reports an enrolment of over 1,600 students and publishes year‑group tuition rates (2025/26 tuition ranges from RMB 245,000 for Nursery/Reception to RMB 373,000 for Years 12–13). The school offers Mandarin across all ages and a European languages programme in Senior School (French, Spanish, German), a broad co‑curricular programme (over 150 CCAs) and a residential Ignite: Switzerland termly programme for Year 9 students. All items above are taken from the school website.
Annual fees
RMB 245,000 – 373,000
Ages
3 to 18 years
Curriculum
British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP), Cambridge A Levels
Sino‑Canada School (中加枫华国际学校) is a private, co‑educational international school on a large campus at No.1 Kangli Avenue, Fenhu High‑tech Zone, Wujiang, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China. It operates a continuous K–12 programme and serves students aged 6 to 18, offering parallel international pathways: a Canadian British Columbia (BC) credit‑based programme and a UK‑style A‑Level pathway (the school also references AP and other international course options). Instruction is delivered in English and Mandarin with bilingual provision in the lower years; the school also lists multiple modern language options and multilingual elective clubs (for example French and Japanese). Notable campus facilities cited by the school include equestrian, fencing, golf and swimming centres, indoor sports halls, science and STEAM laboratories, and makerspace equipment such as 3D printing and robotics. Distinctive elements on the school website include BC accreditation and regular BC inspections, a 15‑year continuous provision model, an extensive elective programme and reported partnerships with overseas universities (including a UBC pathway).
Fudan International School (FDIS) is the international division of the High School Affiliated to Fudan University, located in Yangpu District, Shanghai, with campus addresses commonly given on Guoquan Road (Nos. 325 and 384) and an administrative address recorded as 384 Guoquan Road. The school offers an international continuum of study, running IB Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes alongside an American‑style / AP–aligned programme, and serves students in Grades 1–12 (ages approximately 6 to 18). Instruction is primarily in English, with Mandarin Chinese taught and used as part of a bilingual emphasis. FDIS is listed by Shanghai education authorities as a school for children of foreign‑passport and Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan residents and is accredited/authorised by external bodies for its international programmes. The school operates within the facilities of the Fudan‑affiliated campus, with separate primary and secondary sites noted on official listings.
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.)
Annual fees
RMB 61,000 – 130,000
Ages
2.5 to 18 years
Curriculum
Advanced Placement (AP), Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge A Levels
Shanghai American School (SAS) is a non-profit PreK–12 school with two campuses in Shanghai: Pudong (1600 Lingbai Road) and Puxi (258 Jinfeng Road). The school was founded in 1912 and serves children from early childhood through high school. Early years at SAS use a Reggio Emilia–inspired approach; at high school SAS offers both Advanced Placement (AP) and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma as pathways. The school highlights programs such as robotics alongside sports and performing arts, and provides an optional bus service for families. SAS is led by Head of School James Nelligan. (All facts below are taken from the SAS website.)
Annual fees
RMB 246,000 – 304,100
Ages
3 to 18 years
Curriculum
Reggio Emilia Approach, IB (DP), Advanced Placement (AP)
Shanghai Starriver Bilingual School (SSBS) is a private bilingual school in Minhang District, Shanghai, established in 2012. It serves students from Grade 1 through Grade 12. In the lower grades (1–9), SSBS delivers the national compulsory education curriculum with bilingual instruction in mathematics, science, physics, chemistry and biology, and offers a range of elective courses to develop student interests. In the upper grades (10–12), the high school program centers on Chinese core courses taught in Chinese, such as Chinese, Politics, History and Geography. It also adds international-style electives, including Sino-US integrated courses and Advanced Placement (AP) courses under the College Board, with more than 30 AP subjects available (including Capstone). The school's guiding philosophy is “global education with the Chinese core,” emphasizing national identity, international perspective, innovation, collaboration and social responsibility.
Annual fees
RMB 55,000 – 60,000
Ages
6 to 18 years
Curriculum
Advanced Placement (AP), Chinese National Curriculum
Shenzhen College of International Education (SCIE) is an international four‑year high school founded in 2003 and now located at a purpose‑built Antuoshan (Antuo Hill) campus in Futian. SCIE delivers Cambridge IGCSE in the first two years (G1–G2) and A‑level (with an AP pathway option) in the final two years (A1–A2). The Antuoshan campus (opened in 2020) includes teaching blocks, science laboratories, an arts theatre and dedicated arts spaces, sports facilities and boarding houses; the school also publishes extensive university admissions results for graduating cohorts. Admissions and course information, subject lists (including Chinese, English, French, Japanese and Spanish), and current tuition figures are published on the school website.
Annual fees
RMB 273,000 – 303,000
Ages
14 to 18 years
Curriculum
Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Advanced Placement (AP)
AISL Harrow Guangzhou stands as a beacon of excellence, created from the partnership between the Harrow School in the UK, one of the country’s leading schools for 450 years, and the innovative AISL Group. Rooted in the British educational tradition, the school offers a cohesive academic pathway from Early Years to Year 13, emphasising mastery in English through intensive language programs and an immersive English environment, as well as advanced Mathematics and Science curricula that are one year ahead of standard offerings.
Nurturing a growth mindset and future competitiveness, the school integrates innovation and entrepreneurship into its learning framework. Its flagship AISL FutureLab and AISL Entrepreneurship Centre provide students access to exceptional educators and state-of-the-art facilities, empowering them through interdisciplinary exploration. By engaging with AI, robotics, CAD, and drone technologies, and participating in real-world collaborative projects, business competitions, and industry partnerships, students develop essential skills in problem-solving, creativity, and teamwork.
Beyond their academic studies, the school fosters character and leadership through the AISL Harrow Diploma program, grounded in the core values of Courage, Honour, Humility, and Fellowship. This structured leadership path focuses on cultivating well-rounded individuals, preparing them to thrive and lead in a rapidly evolving world.
Annual fees
Fees not listed
Ages
2 to 18 years
Curriculum
British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Shenzhen Foreign Languages Greater Bay Area Academy (SGA) opened in 2017 and is established and managed under the Shenzhen Municipal government and Shenzhen Foreign Languages School group. The school delivers a blended curriculum that integrates the Chinese National Curriculum with the International Baccalaureate (PYP, MYP and DP) and teaches in English as the primary language of instruction while maintaining Chinese language studies. The campus is described on the website as covering about 140,000 m² and the school publishes a teacher:student ratio of 1:7 and a Chinese/foreign teacher ratio of 4:3. Boarding is provided for middle and senior students (dorms are two-person rooms; boarding fee is published on the site). SGA also reports more than 200 after-school activities, Student-Led Clubs and School Teams, and lists notable STEM, music and arts achievements by students. (All points above are taken from the school website.)
Annual fees
RMB 165,200 – 210,000
Ages
6 to 19 years
Curriculum
IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Chinese National Curriculum
Shanghai Singapore International School (SSIS) opened on 3 September 1996 and provides a continuous K–12 pathway for expatriate children aged 2–18; the school reports a community of about 1,400 students. The campus is listed at 301 Zhujian Road, Minhang District, Shanghai. SSIS follows a blended curriculum pathway that includes the Singapore curriculum at lower levels, Cambridge IGCSE in middle secondary, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (with IBDP and IBCP authorisations noted in the school history). The school describes a bilingual approach (English + Chinese); its Chinese Language & Culture Programme provides banded classes (Advanced / Standard / Foundation) and the preschool programme indicates a roughly 70% English / 30% Chinese instruction ratio. SSIS also highlights a curriculum-integrated golf programme and an on-campus Aquatic Centre.
Concordia International School Shanghai opened in 1998 and is a co-educational day school serving Preschool through High School students in the Jinqiao area of Pudong. The school follows an American-style curriculum with Advanced Placement (AP) course offerings and membership in Global Online Academy; it also highlights a multi-level Mandarin program from preschool to grade 12. The single-campus site in Jinqiao reports energy-saving campus systems (including geothermal heating/cooling) and provides optional bus transport and school lunch options. Concordia publishes tuition by grade band (tuition listed in RMB) and reports PS–12 enrollments in its school profile. The Head of School is Dr. Eric Semler.
Annual fees
RMB 243,000 – 320,000
Ages
3 to 18 years
Curriculum
American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), SEN focussed, Bespoke Curriculum, IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme)
Olive Tree International Academy (杭州橄榄树学校) is a 1–12 full-time school in Linping District, Hangzhou, founded in 2017. The school states it combines China's national curriculum with IB programmes in the lower years and offers AP and A‑Level pathways in the senior years; it also lists boarding accommodation (two student apartment buildings, from Year 1 onward) and gives the school address as 新城路136号. The site gives semester fees (小学: ¥60,000/学期；初中: ¥75,000/学期；高中: ¥90,000/学期) which correspond to the yearly range shown above when doubled.
Annual fees
RMB 120,000 – 180,000
Ages
6 to 18 years
Curriculum
IB (PYP), IB (MYP), Advanced Placement (AP), Cambridge A Levels, Chinese National Curriculum
Shenzhen American International School (SAIS) — Bao'an Campus serves students from preschool through Grade 12 and was established with approval in May 2005. The Bao'an campus is located in the Hangcheng area of Bao'an District and occupies over 20,000 square metres with three main buildings: an academic block, dormitories and a dining hall. The campus offers multiple upper‑secondary pathways (IB DP, AP, Cambridge A‑Level and HKDSE) and preschool programs (including IB‑PYP and Montessori approaches on SAIS pages). The school provides an on‑site boarding programme for students, campus dining (meals for boarders included in boarding fee), SEN support, ESL/EAL support, college counselling, after‑school activities and school bus services for day students. Annual tuition (2025–26 fee policy) ranges from RMB 138,000 to RMB 298,000; other published fees include an application fee, an enrollment deposit and boarding/meals charges. (All items above are taken from SAIS Bao'an pages and the SAIS Bao'an 2025–26 fee policy published on the school site.)
The International School of Nanshan Shenzhen (ISNS) was established in 2002 and is located at 11 Longyuan Road in Nanshan District; the school moved to its current campus on the south side of Tanglang Mountain in 2016 (campus area ~15,000 sqm). ISNS offers the full IB continuum (PYP, MYP and DP) and also operates under New Brunswick (Canada) accreditation so students in senior years may earn a New Brunswick diploma alongside IB options. The early years programme covers ages 2–5 and the Diploma Programme is described for students aged 16–19. The campus lists indoor and outdoor sports facilities, art studios and two libraries, and the school publishes its annual tuition schedule (K3–K5 to G11–G12) on the website. ISNS runs an optional school-bus service with multiple routes across Shenzhen.
Tsinghua International School (THIS) is the international division of Tsinghua University High School on the Tsinghua Fuzhong campus in Haidian District, Beijing. Founded in 2009, THIS uses an American-based curriculum informed by US Common Core and AERO standards; the high school offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses and Chinese language and culture study is required for all students. The school shares sports and other facilities with Tsinghua Fuzhong and lists computer labs and a STEAM laboratory among its resources. Primary, middle and high sections teach primarily in English while providing separate Chinese classes for native and non-native speakers. THIS runs an extensive extracurricular programme (more than 50 clubs listed) including performing arts, debate teams and ISAC athletics. Distinctive practices include primary “Spartan families” and project-based, inquiry-led learning across grades. Admissions are for foreign passport holders and Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan permanent residents.
Annual fees
RMB 186,000 – 218,000
Ages
6 to 18 years
Curriculum
American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), Chinese National Curriculum
