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Canadian British Columbia International School Chengdu

China, Chengdu

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 15 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 4000
Type Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 2012
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum
Strengths BC Ministry of Education curriculum, SmartBoard classrooms, Part of historic Shishi High School, Canadian diploma pathway
Stages Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Canada British Columbia International Schools – Chengdu (CBC – Chengdu) operates on the Beihu Campus of Chengdu Shishi High School, located on Chengdu's northern city boundary. CBC – Chengdu has been in operation since 2012. The Beihu Campus hosts about 4,000 students; many reside in campus dormitories. The campus includes a stadium, track and field facility, gymnasium, and science laboratories, with staff and student dining halls, a bookstore, and a small supermarket. CBC – Chengdu uses BC textbooks and teacher resources for all subjects, aligned to the British Columbia offshore curriculum. Classrooms are equipped with SmartBoards and internet access, and there is a BC library. Access to the campus is via taxis, buses, and subway, with about a 30-minute trip to downtown Chengdu. The BC School Principal is Mr. Shaun Nish.

Beihu Campus of Chengdu Shishi High School, Chengdu, China

The Essentials

Canadian British Columbia International School Chengdu has 4,000 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
CBC – Chengdu operates on the Beihu Campus of Chengdu Shishi High School, on the northern perimeter of Chengdu. The Beihu Campus is part of the Shishi High School complex, with access to campus facilities and housing for some students. Transport to the campus is via taxis, city buses, and Chengdu's subway system, with about a 30-minute drive to downtown Chengdu.

Stages
CBC – Chengdu offers a British Columbia offshore program for Grades 10–12, leading to the British Columbia secondary-school diploma. Instruction is delivered in English.

Type
CBC – Chengdu is a private, for‑profit offshore school that operates on the campus of a public middle/high school. It is part of the Canada British Columbia International Schools network.

Additional learning support
Public information does not list formal Additional Learning Support (SEN) provisions for CBC – Chengdu. There are no detailed SEN facilities published in the offshore school profile.

Country affiliation
Affiliated with Canada (British Columbia) as a BC Offshore International School.

Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is listed.

School day structure
Hours of instruction typically run from 7:55 a.m. to 5:25 p.m., with a mid-morning 30-minute exercise break and a mid-day break of about two hours. Classes may be arranged in semestered (80-minute blocks) or linear (40-minute blocks) formats.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Boarding is provided on campus. CBC – Chengdu students are housed in campus dormitories on the Beihu Campus, which implies on-site housing for boarders. The available information does not specify the exact boarding model (full, weekly, or flexi) or related services beyond dormitory housing.

Food Options
On-site dining facilities include staff and student dining halls on campus, and there is a small on-site supermarket. Specific menu options, dietary accommodations, or snack facilities are not detailed.

Governance and Ownership
CBC – Chengdu is owned and operated by Beijing Kezhi Times International Consulting Co., Ltd. (Kezhi), with involvement from BC's offshore school representative. The CBC program operates on the Beihu Campus of Chengdu Shishi High School and is part of the Canada British Columbia International Schools network.
Fees
Application fees

- Application fee: Not published. No definitive, public amount for any one‑time or non‑refundable application fee could be located.

Tuition fees by school year / per term

- Not published. There is no information publicly available.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Not published. There is no information publicly available.

Boarding / dormitory fees (if applicable)

- Boarding availability: The parent campus (Chengdu Shishi Middle School) operates campus dormitories and many students are housed in dormitories. However, no public schedule of boarding or dormitory fees, nor boarding payment terms, was found.

Other costs (uniforms, books, extracurriculars, transport, capital levies, deposits, enrolment fees, etc.)

- Not published. There is no information publicly available.

Refund information

- Not published. There is no information publicly available.

Fee payment options (bank transfer, credit card, local currency cash, online payment platforms, third‑party remittance services)

- Not published. There is no information publicly available.
Academics

Canadian British Columbia International School Chengdu teaches British Curriculum for students aged 15 to 18.

Curriculum
CBC – Chengdu delivers the British Columbia offshore curriculum on the Beihu Campus of Chengdu Shishi High School, with instruction in English and access to BC textbooks and a dedicated BC library. The program serves Grades 10–12 and leads to the British Columbia Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma). Graduation requires a minimum of 80 BC credits, including 52 credits from required courses in core areas (Language Arts/English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Career Life Education/Connections, and Arts/ADST) and 28 elective credits, with at least 16 credits at the Grade 12 level and Language Arts 12 among them. Students take the same electronic Graduation Assessments as BC students, under BC Ministry of Education standards. The offshore program is delivered by BC-certified teachers and the instruction is in English.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Publicly accessible sources do not detail an explicit Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) program for CBC – Chengdu. CBC – Chengdu operates on the campus of Chengdu Shishi Middle School as a British Columbia offshore school, following the BC curriculum and issuing a BC Dogwood Diploma upon graduation. The BC Offshore Schools program is administered by the Province of British Columbia and is subject to annual inspections. There is no publicly disclosed information about dedicated SEL staff, school-wide SEL initiatives, or SEL-based student services at CBC – Chengdu. Public information thus does not specify SEL provisions beyond the general BC offshore framework.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Publicly accessible sources do not disclose details on Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision at CBC – Chengdu. The school operates as a BC offshore program on the campus of Chengdu Shishi Middle School, and BC offshore schools are overseen by the BC government and inspected for certification; there is no explicit statement about SEN specialization. The CIC Directory lists CBC – Chengdu as a BC offshore school with English instruction and the Dogwood Diploma, but it does not specify SEN capabilities or staff. Because there is no publicly available information on SEN support or a dedicated SEN institution, it cannot be confirmed whether CBC – Chengdu can accommodate specific SEN categories.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Public information does not disclose specific EAL provision for CBC – Chengdu. The school operates as a BC offshore program with English as the language of instruction, per the Directory of Offshore Schools, which confirms English instruction but does not detail EAL programs or staff. There is no publicly available documentation on EAL support services, outcomes, or curricula beyond the general English-language BC coursework. The absence of explicit EAL program details means that targeted EAL provisions cannot be confirmed from public sources. If information exists, it is not publicly disclosed in the accessible materials cited here.

Mental Wellbeing
Public sources do not provide details about mental wellbeing provision for CBC – Chengdu. The publicly available materials describe CBC – Chengdu as a BC offshore program operating on the Chengdu Shishi Middle School campus with English instruction and the BC graduation pathway, but there is no explicit mention of mental health or wellbeing programs, staff, or initiatives. No public documentation identifies school-wide counseling, mental health services, or wellbeing curricula for CBC – Chengdu. Consequently, specific mental wellbeing provisions cannot be confirmed from the accessible sources.

Safeguarding
Public information does not disclose safeguarding policies or practices for CBC – Chengdu. The available BC offshore school materials confirm the program's BC certification and English-language curriculum, yet they do not publish safeguarding policies or personnel for CBC – Chengdu. There is no public detail about child protection policies, designated safeguarding staff, or related procedures in the materials that describe the CBC offshore arrangement. Therefore, it cannot be confirmed from public sources whether CBC – Chengdu has published safeguarding provisions beyond the general offshore-school framework.
Parent Experience

History
CBC – Chengdu began operations in 2012 and is housed on the Beihu Campus of Chengdu Shishi Middle School. The Beihu Campus hosts about 4,000 students, while the parent school population is about 6,000. The CBC program is owned and operated by Beijing Kezhi Times International Consulting Co., Ltd. (Kezhi). The Offshore School Representative for the BC Ministry of Education is Adrian Conradi, and Kyle Chong serves as Superintendent of Canada British Columbia International Schools. CBC–Chengdu uses BC textbooks and resources, with teachers assigned by subject area as needed.

Community
CBC – Chengdu operates within the Chengdu Shishi Middle School community on the Beihu Campus, sharing facilities with Shishi students. The campus includes dormitories, a stadium, track and field facilities, a gym, science labs, computer labs, a BC library, a bookstore, a dining hall, and a small supermarket. BC teachers are housed in nearby modern apartments, with local amenities within walking distance. Public materials do not list formal community or cultural events for CBC – Chengdu, but the campus environment supports an international community within Chengdu.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
CBC – Chengdu operates on the Beihu Campus of Chengdu Shishi Middle School. The campus includes a 40-station computer lab, science labs for physics and biology, and additional computer labs, along with standard classrooms. On-site dining halls for staff and students, a bookstore, and a small on-site supermarket are available. The on-site sports facilities include a stadium, a track and field facility, and a gymnasium. CBC – Chengdu is fully supplied with BC textbooks and teacher resources for all subjects taught, and maintains a small on-site BC library.

Sports Facilities
On-site sports facilities include a stadium, a track and field facility, and a gymnasium on the Beihu Campus.

Academic Facilities
Academic facilities include a 40-station computer lab, science labs for physics and biology, and additional computer labs. A BC library supports student research, and BC textbooks and teacher resources are used across subjects.
Reputation

Accreditations
- British Columbia Ministry of Education Offshore School status: CBC – Chengdu operates under BC's offshore school framework, with an Offshore School Representative listed and overseen by BC authorities. This reflects formal alignment with BC standards for offshore education.
- BC Provincial Graduation Program access: CBC networks are described as offering the BC Provincial Graduation Program, ensuring BC graduation requirements are met for students in offshore campuses.
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) offering: The CBC framework includes the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, indicating authorization to deliver a globally recognized pre-university curriculum.
- IB World/DP authorization implication: The program designation implies alignment with IB standards for the Diploma Programme within the CBC system.
- CICDI Offshore School authorization: The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials lists CBC Chengdu as an offshore BC school that is Authorized, confirming cross-border BC education credentials are recognized for CBC campuses.
Admissions

Admissions
Step 1: Submit the online application; it must be accompanied by a non-refundable application fee of 3,000 RMB. A School Recommendation Form must be completed by a teacher, counselor, or principal at the current school and emailed to the designated admissions address. Supporting documents are required as part of the initial submission.

Step 2: The admissions team reviews the online application and supporting documents. Additional documents may be requested if needed. Families are notified when the review is complete.

Step 3: Successful applicants are invited to participate in an admissions interview; for Early Childhood Center and Elementary School, the interview format is tailored for younger students, while Secondary School has its own interview path. An assessment may be conducted to evaluate English and mathematics skills. The admissions office coordinates scheduling with families.

Step 4: The final decision is communicated to families, with outcomes including acceptance, rejection, or placement on a waiting pool. If accepted, families receive the next steps to complete enrollment. Enrollment steps may include submitting any requested medical forms or other documentation before classes begin.

Waitlist
CBC Chengdu does not publish a waitlist or pool policy in publicly accessible materials. The absence of a published waiting pool detail is observable on the CBC Chengdu page. For comparison, Chengdu International School notes a waiting pool policy that dissolves at the end of the school year and requires re-application for the following year.
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