EtonHouse International School Suzhou vs Suzhou High School of Jiangsu Province

	E EtonHouse International School Suzhou Suzhou, China	S Suzhou High School of Jiangsu Province Suzhou, China
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year RMB 125,000 - 218,000	Fees / year RMB 68,000 - 163,000
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 16 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type —
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)	Curriculum Chinese National Curriculum, IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened —	Opened 1035
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location EtonHouse International School Suzhou is on 102 Kefa Road in Suzhou Science & Technology Town, within Suzhou New District (SND). The campus sits in the city's technology/innovation area and is easily reached by road from Suzhou Industrial Park and the wider New District; Jinji Lake and SIP amenities are the nearest major commercial/leisure hubs.	Location Address: 699 Renmin Road, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China.
Stages	Stages The school is a through school serving early years to secondary (commonly listed as ages ~2–18). It offers an IB continuum (PYP, MYP and DP) and also runs Cambridge IGCSE at the relevant stages.	Stages —
School type	School type EtonHouse Suzhou is a co‑educational day school (no boarding listed). It is part of the wider EtonHouse group of schools.	School type Public high school with an International Division, offering the IB Diploma Programme.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support EtonHouse schools commonly provide English-as-an-Additional-Language (EAL) programmes and learning‑support arrangements; the EtonHouse group documentation describes EAL and targeted learning support at its campuses. For specifics about SEN, individual needs, and on-campus arrangements at the Suzhou campus (for example one‑to‑one support, in‑class assistance or external therapists), contact the school's admissions or student‑support team as provision and capacity can vary.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation The school is part of the EtonHouse International Education Group, which is headquartered in Singapore.	Country affiliation China
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation EtonHouse Suzhou is non‑religious / secular in its stated provision; the EtonHouse group and campus information do not list any religious affiliation.	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure Published school‑directory information lists a typical school day of approximately 08:20 start and 15:25 finish; families should confirm current term timetables and supervised care options directly with the school as times can change.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details The school offers a school‑bus/transport service (two‑way routes are reported) and EtonHouse group guidance indicates bus services are usually arranged through a third‑party transport provider; parents should ask admissions for current routes, pick‑up/drop‑off points, safety arrangements and fees.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application & one-time fees - Application / Registration fee: RMB 1,500 (one‑time). - Refundable deposit: RMB 15,000 (one‑time, refundable under the school's deposit policy). Tuition fees (by year group) Annual tuition (RMB) and per‑term amount (per‑term figures shown below are calculated on the basis of three equal terms in the academic year): - Nursery 2 (age 2): Annual RMB 125,000 — Per term RMB 41,667. - Kindergarten 1 (age 3): Annual RMB 125,000 — Per term RMB 41,667. - Kindergarten 2 (age 4): Annual RMB 131,000 — Per term RMB 43,667. - Kindergarten 3 (age 5): Annual RMB 172,000 — Per term RMB 57,333. - Grade 1 to Grade 5 (ages 6–10): Annual RMB 188,000 — Per term RMB 62,667. - Grade 6 to Grade 8 (ages 11–13): Annual RMB 200,000 — Per term RMB 66,667. - Grade 9 to Grade 10 (ages 14–15): Annual RMB 206,000 — Per term RMB 68,667. - Grade 11 to Grade 12 (ages 16–17): Annual RMB 218,000 — Per term RMB 72,667. Billing schedule and payment terms - The school issues one‑time and recurring fee invoices and processes payments through its parent payment portal / online payment gateway. Parents are expected to settle invoiced amounts by the due date stated on each invoice. - Transport and meal fees are commonly billed separately and can be charged either annually or per term (examples below). Other costs - School lunches: RMB 5,400 per year (meals are not included in the tuition figure). - School transport (example routes / charges): New Area — Annual RMB 7,000 (single term RMB 3,500); Park/园区 route — Annual RMB 10,200 (single term RMB 5,100). - Additional costs such as uniforms, textbooks, exams and extra‑curricular activities are charged separately as applicable. Boarding - The school operates as a day school; boarding fees are not applicable. Refunds and discounts - The enrolment deposit noted above is described as refundable. Sibling discounts apply: 10% on the second child and 15% on the third and subsequent children. Fee payment options - Payments are processed via the school parent portal/online payment gateway. Some EtonHouse campuses accept credit‑card payments through partner payment services; bank transfer options are available for invoiced payments. (Online payment gateway and third‑party payment services are used by the EtonHouse group).	Fee details Application / Entrance Fees - An entrance examination fee is charged for applicants; published admission materials list an entrance/exam fee of RMB 200 for the admission test. - Standard municipal registration and testing fees for public-school admissions processes (small administrative/exam charges such as RMB 12 for registration and per-subject exam fees) apply where relevant under local admissions rules. Tuition fees — annual by programme and year group (published amounts) - A‑Level programme: RMB 138,000 per academic year. - Canadian OSSD programme: RMB 148,000 per academic year. - China–Japan (中日) programme: RMB 68,000 per academic year. - North American / US‑track (published per‑grade examples for international pre‑university pathways): typical published examples show tuition varying by grade in the North American direction (for example: Grade 10 ≈ RMB 100,000; Grade 11 ≈ RMB 138,000; Grade 12 ≈ RMB 163,000 in the published school materials for the international pre‑university programme). Parents should use the programme‑specific year‑group figure shown above for budgeting. Per‑term / per‑semester billing - Annual tuition is published as a yearly amount by programme. The school's published materials specify annual programme fees rather than a fixed breakdown per term; boarding and some ancillary charges are shown on a per‑semester basis. Parents should expect the school to bill tuition on the academic cycle (annual or semester) used by the school's finance office. Boarding / accommodation fees - Boarding (dormitory) fee for residential students is published as RMB 150 per student, per semester for standard school dormitories. This follows local public‑school boarding fee standards for general dormitories. Other compulsory and likely additional costs - Meals: daily cafeteria meal charges are collected separately and are not included in the programme tuition; published examples for the school or comparable public international divisions have shown cafeteria rates in the region of RMB 30 per school day. - Uniform / clothing: a uniform fee has been listed in past school fee schedules (example figure shown in published materials: RMB 1,180). Uniform charges are collected in addition to tuition. - Textbooks, learning materials and course‑specific resources: these are generally charged separately and are not included in the headline international‑programme tuition. - External exam and testing fees: fees for AP/IB/SAT/托福/雅思/日本留考 and other external examinations are charged separately and should be budgeted as additional items. - Optional items and co‑curricular costs: field trips, certain project courses, summer programmes, special workshops, or externally‑provided after‑school activities may incur separate charges. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition and other charges are invoiced through the school's official payment channel after admission and confirmation of place; families are required to settle the invoiced amounts by the deadlines stated in the admission/registration notice to confirm enrollment and guarantee place. - The school's payment platform supports online payments and related receipt upload functions; the payment portal has supported bank receipt upload and digital payment methods (including digital RMB in recent platform updates). Parents receive instructions after admission on how to log into the payment portal and complete payment. Fee payment options - Online payment via the school's designated payment portal (the school's official finance/payment platform) is supported; the platform includes mechanisms to upload bank payment receipts and to use supported online payment channels. - Domestic bank transfer / in‑country RMB payment to the school's official account is a routinely used method for schools in the region; parents commonly pay via bank transfer through a designated school collection account when instructed. International payment agents or third‑party school payment services are also available for cross‑border payments where needed. Refunds and withdrawal charges - Refund and refund‑calculation rules follow public‑school and local education authority regulations for placement and tuition where applicable: for example, placement fee refunds and partial refunds in the event of withdrawal before study commonly follow local rules (published local guidance describes refunding a portion of placement fees if a student withdraws before starting, and prorated refunds in some circumstances after study has begun). Specific refund amounts, deadlines, and required procedures are determined by the school's finance office and local education authority rules. - For ancillary items (external exam fees, uniforms, one‑off activity fees), refundability depends on the supplier and timing; many of these charges are non‑refundable once services have been provided or external exam registrations have been processed. Summary of items parents should budget for (in addition to headline tuition) - Entrance/exam fee (example published amount RMB 200 or standard municipal registration/exam charges). - Annual programme tuition (see programme list above: A‑Level RMB 138,000; OSSD RMB 148,000; 中日 RMB 68,000; North American direction may vary by grade). - Boarding (RMB 150/semester for standard dormitory). - Meals, textbooks, uniform, AP/IB/exam fees, transportation (school bus), extra‑curricular programme charges and occasional project/field‑trip fees. For payment questions, invoicing details, and the exact billing calendar for a confirmed offer, contact the school's admissions or finance office by the listed school contact channels (admissions email and telephone) to receive the official invoice and payment instructions.
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options —	Food options —
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership —
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details EtonHouse International School Suzhou delivers an inquiry-based programme from Early Years through senior secondary, operating as an IB Continuum World School (Early Years/EY, PYP, MYP and IB Diploma) and also offering Cambridge IGCSE within its secondary provision. Early Years and Primary follow the IB PYP and EtonHouse's early-years inquiry curriculum (inspired by Reggio approaches) with integrated Mandarin and additional language instruction. The Middle Years are taught through the IB MYP framework. For senior years the school runs the IB Diploma Programme and has provided alternate senior pathways such as the Advanced Placement International Diploma or an EtonHouse High School Diploma alongside its IGCSE offerings. In 2021 the campus launched the Middleton international division, which uses IPC/IMYC in the lower secondary phase and offers IGCSE and A‑Level routes as alternative pathways for families.	Curriculum details The school's curriculum is an integration of the Chinese national curriculum, the Chinese Wu culture, and the IB education.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) The school does not publicly disclose campus-specific information about Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision at the Suzhou campus. EtonHouse group materials describe learning‑support services at some EtonHouse campuses, but I found no Suzhou‑specific published policy, list of supported needs, or confirmation that Suzhou is a specialist SEN institution.	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing The school does not publicly disclose Suzhou‑campus details about specific mental‑wellbeing programmes or counselling staff. Group-level EtonHouse material references pastoral care and wellbeing across its campuses, but there is no publicly available Suzhou‑specific description of mental‑health provision or named wellbeing initiatives on the pages I reviewed.	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities Bridge Program (Year 10); IB Diploma Programme (Year 11-12). The Bridge Program broadens knowledge and develops creative thinking, independent learning, and problem solving, and serves as a springboard into the Diploma Programme. The IB Diploma Programme is an academically challenging and balanced program designed to address the intellectual, social, emotional and physical well-being of students. The curriculum integrates the Chinese national curriculum, the Chinese Wu culture, and IB education to develop lifelong learners with international mindedness, independent thinking, intellectual curiosity, and community awareness. All courses are taught in English, and all faculty have overseas experience and specialize in the courses they teach. As of November 14, 2022, Suzhou High School of Jiangsu Province is officially an authorised IB World School, the first in Suzhou and the third public school in Jiangsu Province.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History EtonHouse International School Suzhou opened in 2003 and in September 2008 relocated to a purpose-built campus in Suzhou Science and Technology Town. The campus occupies roughly 3 hectares with a built area of about 13,800 square metres. The school is part of the EtonHouse group, a Singapore-headquartered education organisation with multiple international campuses. In 2021 the campus introduced a separate Middleton international division to broaden its programme offerings.	History —
Community	Community The school community includes expatriate and local families and is active in school-wide and local community activities. Suzhou EtonHouse has participated in charity and community events such as the “Bright Firefly” charity walk, Halloween charity events and family fun runs, and the campus stages cultural and sports events that involve parents and staff. Campus facilities for sport, performance and the arts support those community events and family-focused activities.	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The school's parent community is organised through a parents' association (often referred to as a PTA) that collaborates with school leadership to support events, fundraising and volunteering. Parents and the association have supported specific activities such as the Bright Firefly charity walk, Halloween charity events and family fun/run days, and they commonly help run school fairs and cultural celebrations. Across the EtonHouse network, parent groups also organise events like global picnics and parent engagement workshops; those practices are reflected in the Suzhou community's approach to parent involvement. The association typically coordinates volunteers for assemblies, sports days and classroom support and acts as a liaison for family communications and orientation for new families.	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision All courses are taught in English. All faculty have overseas experience and are specialized in the courses they teach.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Below is a step-by-step admissions process for EtonHouse International School — Suzhou (summary based on the school's listings and public admissions portals). If you need confirmation or the most recent forms/fees, contact the school's admissions team directly (see the school website or OpenApply listing). As of January 1, 2026, the typical process is: 1. Enquiry and initial information request: Contact the school to request a tour or an online meeting and ask for the current grade-by-grade fee schedule, annual term dates, and bus/meal options. Parents should note whether the school's portal (OpenApply) is used for applications so they can create an account, and they should confirm available start dates for the year/term they want. Open days or tours can fill fast — check whether a deposit or pre-registration is required to hold a place for a tour. 2. Submit application and pay the registration/application fee: Complete the online application (usually via the school's OpenApply page) and upload required documents: passport/ID, proof of residency or visa (if applicable), recent school reports or teacher references, and immunisation records. The school's published materials and OpenApply guidance show that an application/registration fee is normally charged and that incomplete applications may not be processed; confirm the exact fee amount and payment methods with admissions. Keep certified copies of school reports; some grades require translated or attested documents. 3. Age-appropriate assessment and interview: After the application is processed, the school typically arranges an assessment and/or interview for the child (format depends on age). For younger children this may be a play-based session and a short meeting with parents; for older pupils expect English and mathematics assessments and a student interview or sample lesson. Non-native English speakers applying to older year levels may be asked to take a formal English-language assessment so the school can place language support if needed. Ask whether assessments are on-campus, online, or deferred for applicants overseas. 4. Offer letter, deposit and contract: If a place is offered, the school will issue an offer letter outlining the tuition, one-time fees (for example registration and deposits), payment schedule, and deadlines for acceptance. Public fee listings for the campus show a one-time registration fee and a refundable deposit (example figures published for 2024/25: Registration Fee CNY 1,500; refundable Deposit CNY 15,000), but amounts and refund conditions can change — confirm the current figures on the offer letter before paying. Read the contract for refund terms, withdrawal notice periods, and what the deposit covers (many schools hold the deposit against final term fees or potential contract breaches). 5. Finalise enrolment, payment and logistics: After you accept the offer you will sign the enrolment agreement and arrange tuition payments, school lunch plans, bus routes, uniform purchases and any additional fees (extracurriculars, exams, trips). Check whether the school requires payment by term or annually, what payment channels are accepted (bank transfer, Alipay/WeChat in China, credit card options) and whether any sibling discounts apply. Keep copies of receipts and confirm any instalment plans in writing. 6. Orientation and start of term: The school will provide details for orientation, supply/uniform lists, the first-day timetable and any health or administration forms that must be completed before the child's first day. If your child requires English-language support or other learning adjustments, confirm those services ahead of the start date so the school can plan staffing and placement. For families relocating from overseas, confirm visa/residence-permit requirements and the school's document deadlines to avoid delay.	Admissions The school has an Admissions Procedure.
Scholarships	Scholarships Group-level scholarship activity: EtonHouse Group announced an academic scholarship scheme (IGCSE and IB Diploma) when launching IB/IGCSE provision at certain campuses; that 2020 announcement described awards that could cover application fees, capital levies and school fees for the duration of the course, with academic and conduct conditions attached. Those scholarships were linked to specific programme launches and had eligibility/maintenance conditions (minimum predicted grades and community contribution expectations). Suzhou-specific status: There is no clear public listing (on the Suzhou campus profiles and common international school directories) of an ongoing, campus-wide scholarship programme for EtonHouse Suzhou at the time of this check. If you are seeking fee assistance, merit scholarships, or programme-specific awards for Suzhou, ask the campus admissions office directly — they will confirm whether any scholarships, bursaries, fee waivers, or exam-specific awards are available, what the eligibility criteria are, and the application deadlines. For transparency, request written details of any award (what it covers, renewal conditions, and any tied obligations).	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist EtonHouse campuses commonly use a waitlist when a grade is full: if a child meets admission criteria but there is no immediate vacancy, families are placed on the school's waitlist and will be contacted when a place opens. EtonHouse admissions pages for other EtonHouse campuses state that the application fee is non-refundable/non-transferable if you remain on the waitlist, and that priority is typically given to staff children, siblings of enrolled students and children from other EtonHouse campuses before being ordered by application date. The school usually asks families to keep their application file current while on the waitlist (for example by updating contact details and any changes to the child's school records); however, specific waitlist policies (how the list is ordered, whether positions are disclosed, and how long an application remains active) vary by campus — confirm exact waitlist rules with Suzhou admissions.	Waitlist —
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