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Chengdu Meishi International School

China, Chengdu

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Mandarin
Fees RMB 45,000 - 53,100
Ages 6 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 2000
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 2002
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Advanced Placement (AP), Chinese National Curriculum
Taught languages English, Mandarin
Typical class size 20
Strengths Sport, STEM, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional
Stages Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction

Chengdu Meishi International School (CMIS) offers the IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) alongside AP and the Chinese National Curriculum for students aged 6 to 18. Located in Chengdu's Hi-tech Zone, the 38-acre campus supports boarding and day programs with English and Chinese as languages of instruction. The school welcomes domestic and international students, and since 2009 has been authorized to offer all three IB programmes, with AP added in 2023. CMIS serves over 2,000 students, about 35% in the international division and 65% in the domestic division, providing a truly mixed environment for intercultural learning. Facilities include separate Primary and Middle School Buildings, Comprehensive Teaching Buildings, Integrated Programmes Buildings A-C, a Library, dormitories, a cafeteria, a Sports Center, a Track and Field, and a Lake. The Integrated Programmes link inquiry-based learning, research projects, and Sino-American Elite initiatives with a broad extracurricular spectrum, including annual Science and Innovation Festival earning recognitions.

1340 Tianfu Blvd Middle Section, Wuhou District, Chengdu, Sichuan, China, 610042

The Essentials

Chengdu Meishi International School has 2,000 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English, Mandarin.

Location
1340 Middle Section of Tianfu Avenue, Renmin Nan Road, Chengdu, Sichuan, China 610042; and 148 of 5th Tianfu Street (Parking Lot).

Stages
IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Programme (DP); AP. Age range 6–18; primary through secondary.

Type
Boarding and day; Coeducational

Pupil Nationality Mix
Dozens of countries represented; students from around the world

Additional learning support
IEP experimental classes; general high-quality classes; Sino-American Elite Program

Country affiliation
China

Bus service
School buses are provided
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Boarding and day programs are offered for students from grades 1 through 12.

Food Options
Three full meals and two snacks are provided daily in CMIS's cafeteria. The cafeteria is managed by the logistics department and maintains high food-safety standards, featuring an open kitchen and monitoring. CMIS received an A-grade food-safety certification from the Sichuan Department of Health and was designated a Demonstration Canteen in Sichuan Province.

Governance and Ownership
CMIS is a private school founded in 2002 with the backing of Chengdu Meishi Culture Co., Ltd., an affiliate of Shenzhen Meishi Group.
Fees

Annual tuition at Chengdu Meishi International School ranges from RMB 45,000 to RMB 53,100 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- No separate one-off application or non‑refundable enrolment fee is published in the school's public fee notices.

Tuition fees (by programme / school division) — amounts are quoted in RMB per student per academic year

- Chinese‑curriculum division (小学 / 初中 / 高中):
- Tuition (学费): Primary (小学) RMB 33,000 per year; Middle (初中) RMB 32,000 per year; High (高中) RMB 34,000 per year.
- Additional annual charges shown on the school's fee table (see “Other costs” section below).

- Integrated Programmes / IB pathway (融合部 / IB‑DP intake example published by the school):
- Tuition (示例 for an IB intake published in the school's admissions notice): RMB 134,000 per year (IB‑DP intake). Boarding for that intake: RMB 1,800 per year; meals: card‑based (刷卡就餐); other fees charged as incurred.

Boarding / accommodation fees

- Chinese‑curriculum divisions: dormitory fee (住宿费) shown as RMB 1,200 per student per academic year.
- Integrated/IB example: dormitory fee listed as RMB 1,800 per year for the IB intake notice published by the school.

Other costs and mandatory charges (listed per academic year where shown)

- Chinese‑curriculum division (amounts per student per academic year):
- Living/meal budget (生活费): Primary RMB 8,000 per year; for middle and high school the school uses a card‑based meal system (刷卡就餐).
- “Agency/handling” fee (代管费 — covers teaching materials, student insurance, bedding, activity fees, book fees, etc.): Primary RMB 2,700; Middle RMB 2,600; High RMB 2,600 per year.
- Uniform fee (校服费): Primary RMB 1,400; Middle and High RMB 1,600 per year (new or transferring students purchase a full set; returning students typically replace per need).
- “Other fees” (其他费用): Primary RMB 8,000; Middle and High RMB 8,800 per year — designated for school‑specific education costs and charged according to actual needs.

- Integrated/IB pathway: the school's IB‑division notice states meals are card‑based and other fees are charged as actually incurred; the IB example lists tuition and dormitory figures but notes other costs are assessed as required.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- All published amounts are presented as RMB per student per academic year. Families remit tuition and associated charges to the school's designated bank accounts; payment evidence is collected at student registration.
- The school provides bank remittance information (account name and specific Bank of China branch and account numbers) for China‑division and for the integrated programme; parents are asked to include the student's division, grade and name in the payment note. Proof of payment (paper or electronic receipt) is required at new‑student registration.

Boarding specifics and meals

- Boarding charges are listed separately (see amounts above). Meal services for middle and high school and for the Integrated/IB programme operate on a card‑based dining system (students pay by card at the canteen). Bedding and some boarding services are covered via the school's handling/agency fees or boarding package as described in the school notices.

Refund information

- The school's public fee notices present annual charge items and specify that some fees are charged according to actual occurrences; a general, detailed tuition refund schedule is not published within the school's fee notice pages. Refunds and any departure‑related reimbursements are administered according to the school's internal policies and administrative procedures.

Accepted payment methods and practical payment notes

- The school provides bank transfer (remittance) details (Bank of China, Chengdu High‑tech Development Zone branch) and asks remitters to include the student's division, grade and name in the payment note; the bank account numbers for China‑division and for the Integrated division are published in the school's fee notice.
- Meal payments operate via the school's campus meal card system (刷卡就餐) for applicable divisions. Other short‑term activity or service charges are typically collected according to the school's notices and registration procedures.

Summary — what to expect when budgeting

- For the Chinese‑curriculum divisions, budget items include: annual tuition (RMB 32,000–34,000 depending on grade), dormitory (RMB 1,200 if boarding), annual living/meal budget (RMB 8,000 shown for primary), agency/handling fees (RMB ~2,600–2,700), uniform (RMB ~1,400–1,600), and “other fees” (RMB 8,000–8,800) — all listed as per student per academic year.
- For the Integrated/IB pathway, published programme examples have shown annual tuition figures significantly higher than the Chinese‑division rates (an IB‑DP intake example lists RMB 134,000 per year plus boarding RMB 1,800), with meals on a card system and other costs charged as incurred. Confirm which programme (中国部 or 融合部/Integrated) applies to the student when calculating total annual cost.
Academics

Chengdu Meishi International School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Advanced Placement (AP), Chinese National Curriculum for students aged 6 to 18.

Curriculum
IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) with integrated PSP and MSP; CMIS is an IB World School offering all three IB programmes.

Student Teacher Ratio
Small-class teaching with around 20 students per class.

Exam Results
DP graduates achieved 100% IB Diploma Pass Rate in 2025.

Higher Education Progression
100% of IB graduates enrolled in the world's top universities.

Gifted and Talented
IEP experimental classes and Sino-American Elite Program.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Social and emotional development is promoted through the MYP focus on Approaches to Learning (ATL) and Approaches to Teaching (ATT). Students develop communication, social, self-management, research, and thinking skills, and are encouraged to be compassionate, internationally minded, and empathetic to differences through Service as Action.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The Middle School has set up IEP experimental classes, general high-quality classes and Sino-American Elite Program to meet the characteristics and needs of different students.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English language acquisition uses tiered teaching to meet the English learning needs of different students.

Mental Wellbeing
National Psychological Counselor, Second Level is part of the Integrated Programs Team.

Safeguarding
Campus safeguards include a campus security system, a school infirmary 24 hours on duty, and security guards on 24-hour patrol. Weekend boarding is available upon request, with special personnel to care for boarding students.
Parent Experience

History
Founded in 2002 with the backing of Chengdu Meishi Culture Co., Ltd., an affiliate of the Shenzhen Meishi Group, CMIS was among the first international schools in Southwest China to welcome both domestic and international students. The campus spans 38 acres in Chengdu Hi-tech Zone and offers boarding and day programs with English and Chinese as languages of instruction. CMIS introduced the IB program to the campus in 2009 and holds IB authorizations for PYP, MYP, and DP; since 2023 it has added the AP program. The school serves over 2,000 students, with about 35% in the international curriculum and 65% in the domestic division.

Community
CMIS offers a broad extracurricular program including athletics, arts, clubs, and leadership opportunities. CMIS is a charter member of the Chengdu International Schools Association (CISA), enabling students to participate in competitions and collaborative endeavours with peers from other international schools in Chengdu. The school hosts a diverse community of teachers and students from dozens of countries, creating a cross-cultural learning environment.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
PSG is CMIS's Parent Support Group, a parent volunteer group that supports the school through volunteer projects, events, and clubs. PSG provided volunteer projects for events such as International Day and Field Day and organized a Parent Appreciation Lunch for teachers and staff. PSG regularly hosts family fun days for students and families, and runs clubs including Art Club, English Club and Diner's Club. PSG also organizes a Christmas luncheon annually.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The campus comprises the Primary School Division Building, the Middle School Division Building, the Comprehensive Teaching Building, and Integrated Programmes Buildings A, B, and C. An Administration Building houses staff and operations, while the Library provides on-site study resources. Student Dormitories and Teacher Apartments are on site. The campus also features a Cafeteria, a Sports Center, a Track and Field, a Lake, and architectural spaces that shape the learning environment.

Sports Facilities
On-campus athletic facilities include a Sports Center and a Track and Field. These facilities are listed among the campus facilities. The campus hosts events such as the Sports Meet.

Academic Facilities
The Primary School Division Building blends traditional Chinese curriculum with modern educational approaches and uses inquiry-based teaching, a student-centered approach, and collaborative lesson planning. The Middle School Division Building welcomes diverse backgrounds and provides high-quality education within a framework of inclusiveness, integration and innovation, with IEP experimental classes and Sino-American Elite Program. The Comprehensive Teaching Building and the Integrated Programmes Buildings (A, B, C) support classrooms and specialist spaces for the integrated programmes and IB continuum. The Library provides on-site resources for study and research.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The Integrated Programmes offer numerous extracurricular opportunities to pursue students' passions. The annual Science and Innovation Festival provides a platform for students to showcase projects and has yielded provincial and municipal awards. Diverse extracurricular activities and multiple platforms are available to support leadership, collaboration, and talent showcase.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The High School Division fosters innovative thinking and encourages participation in diverse practical activities. The annual Science and Innovation Festival provides a platform for students to showcase their academic achievements and sparks intellectual exchange, with numerous projects winning provincial and municipal awards. The eight dimensions of the curriculum, including self-awareness orientation and academic interest exploration, guide students' holistic development and career planning. Integrated Programmes offer opportunities to conduct in-depth, long-term research on topics of interest and to engage in inquiry-discovery-action learning.

Cultural & Language
Integrated Programmes blend Eastern and Western education, helping students understand their own culture while developing cross-cultural understanding. The programme emphasizes critical and creative thinking.

Social & Hobbies
School Life features events such as March Assembly and Sports Meet, and includes activities like the Science Exhibition and Survival Training. The Integrated Programmes describe diverse extracurricular activities that fuel students' passions and provide platforms to showcase talents. Students have opportunities to exercise leadership and collaborate with peers across programmes.

Leadership & Professional
Integrated Programmes offer opportunities to exercise leadership and collaborate with like-minded peers to achieve goals. They emphasize the development of leadership and professional skills through its programmes.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports Meet is part of School Life, reflecting a focus on athletic activity. The school describes its integrated programmes as supporting students' holistic development and providing platforms to showcase talents through diverse extracurricular activities.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches in English and Chinese. It offers the IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) and AP. It also operates a Sino-American Elite Program blending the Chinese national high-school curriculum with a U.S. curriculum.

Bilingual Teaching
The school teaches in English and Chinese.
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