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Golden Apple Jincheng Lake Kindergarten

China, Chengdu

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Mandarin, English
Fees RMB 62,800 - 98,000
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 1998
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP)
Taught languages Mandarin, English
Strengths Outdoor Education, Languages, Performing Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Kindergarten, Preschool
Introduction

Golden Apple Jincheng Lake Kindergarten is a private early-years school in Chengdu's High-Tech Zone. Founded in 1998 and relocated in 2017 to a site inside Jincheng Park, beside Jincheng Lake, the campus marries Eastern charm with natural surroundings and gardens. The school offers bilingual education and follows an IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) aligned curriculum, with an emphasis on the arts. It was authorized as an IB World School (PYP) on 8 July 2022. The program weaves IB concepts with Chinese traditional culture and life education to encourage inquiry, play, autonomy, and collaboration. Classrooms and outdoor spaces are designed to be calm and aesthetically pleasing, fostering exploration and well-being. Extracurriculars include outdoor field studies, cultural performances, and family-friendly activities. The school aims to nurture internationally minded lifelong learners who contribute to a peaceful world. Classrooms support multilingual communication within the IB framework, enabling children to express ideas in multiple languages.

B Building, Plot D, Jincheng Park, No. 1666 North Section, Yizhou Avenue, Chengdu High‑Tech Zone, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610000, China

The Essentials

Golden Apple Jincheng Lake Kindergarten has instruction in Mandarin, English.

Location
The school is located in Chengdu High-Tech Zone, north section of Yizhou Avenue, within Jincheng Park, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China. Address: Building B, Plot D, Jincheng Park, 1666 Yizhou Avenue North.

Stages
K2 through K5 (nursery, lower kindergarten, middle kindergarten, and upper kindergarten).

Type
Private kindergarten offering the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and bilingual education with an arts emphasis; IB World School (authorization achieved on 2022-07-08).

Country affiliation
China
Fees

Annual tuition at Golden Apple Jincheng Lake Kindergarten ranges from RMB 62,800 to RMB 98,000 for 2026/27.

Effective academic year
- Fees below reflect the most recent publicly available fee disclosure for the school (used here: 2025/26 where a 2026/27 schedule was not publicly posted).

Application / registration fee
- No separate application or non-refundable registration fee is listed in the school's public fee disclosure for the referenced year.

Tuition fees (by programme / year group)
- International (international-track) class: CNY 98,000 per academic year. Per semester equivalent (two semesters per year): CNY 49,000 per semester.
- Bilingual class: CNY 62,800 per academic year. Per semester equivalent: CNY 31,400 per semester.

Meals / catering
- School meal charge: CNY 520 per month (applies in addition to tuition).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Billing cadence offered: annual (per academic year) and semester payment options. Parents may choose to pay for the full academic year or pay by semester.
- Early-payment discount structure reported: paying for the full academic year is offered at a discounted rate (the disclosure reports an annual-payment price equivalent to 77% of standard invoiced amount), and paying by semester at a discounted rate equivalent to 80% of standard invoiced amount. These discount terms apply to published tuition rates when the payment option is used.
- Payment deadlines and exact due dates are set by the school at enrolment and on the official fee notice for the intake year; parents should ensure payment by the school's stated deadline to secure the place.

Boarding / accommodation
- Boarding is not applicable to this kindergarten; no boarding fees are listed. The operation is a day kindergarten.

Other costs and mandatory extras
- New-enrolment package: a one-time enrolment package valued at CNY 3,000 is reported to be provided to new students, covering items such as backpack, school uniform and bedding. Where that package is provided, those specific items are included rather than charged separately.
- Typical ancillary items that may be charged separately (if applicable) include: extracurricular activity fees, field-trip fees, optional extended-day care and transportation (school bus) fees; these items are not detailed as fixed amounts in the publicly available fee disclosure found.

Refund information
- The school's formal fee disclosure and charter reference the existence of refund rules for tuition and other prepayments; specific refund conditions, calculation method and timelines are set out in the school's fee-publication and enrolment agreement for the intake year. The publicly posted summary does not list a full line-by-line refund table in the available disclosure.

Fee payment options
- The available public materials do not list a detailed menu of accepted payment methods (for example: which bank accounts, or whether WeChat Pay/Alipay/credit card are accepted). Payment is processed according to the school's fee notice and the school's published payment-account information. Parents should follow the school's payment instructions in the enrolment paperwork.

Short summary of key amounts (2025/26)
- International class tuition: CNY 98,000 / year (CNY 49,000 / semester).
- Bilingual class tuition: CNY 62,800 / year (CNY 31,400 / semester).
- Meal fee: CNY 520 / month.
- New-enrolment package provided (valued CNY 3,000) including uniform and bedding.

Note: The figures above are taken from the school's most recently posted public fee disclosure available for the referenced intake year and corroborating local summaries of the same campus' fees. Where exact items (for example a separate application fee, boarding fee or explicit list of accepted payment methods) are not shown in those public disclosures, they are stated as not listed above.
Academics

Golden Apple Jincheng Lake Kindergarten teaches IB (PYP).

Curriculum
The kindergarten follows an IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) aligned curriculum that integrates IB concepts with Chinese traditional culture and life education. It blends authentic, challenging learning experiences with a child-centered approach, encouraging inquiry and play to foster children's autonomy and active participation. The program emphasizes respectful voice, choice, and agency, helps children understand the world's diversity, develop interpersonal skills, share responsibilities, and collaborate effectively. The school was authorized as an IB World School (PYP) on July 8, 2022.
Parent Experience

History
Golden Apple Jincheng Lake Kindergarten was founded in 1998 and relocated in 2017 to a site inside Jincheng Park on the northern section of Yizhou Avenue in Chengdu's Gaoxin District. It is adjacent to Jincheng Lake and quietly nestled in nature. The campus design blends Eastern charm with natural authenticity, integrating elegant classical gardens with water and woodlands to create a new educational environment. It has received official authorization from the IB Organization to become an IB PYP World School and aims to build a respectful, caring, healthy, and joyful educational environment that supports play, inquiry, and creativity to cultivate internationally minded lifelong learners who contribute to a more peaceful world.

Community
Community life centers on the IB framework and the integration of Chinese culture. The campus hosts family-oriented activities such as parent-child tree planting, Children's Day celebrations, and a range of performances and reading activities. Outdoor study, nature experiences, and seasonal events like New Year temple fairs and arts programs are part of the school's cultural life.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Golden Apple Jincheng Lake Kindergarten was founded in 1998 and relocated in 2017 to Jin Cheng Park in Chengdu's High-tech Zone, along the northern section of Yizhou Avenue. It is adjacent to Jin Cheng Lake and tucked within natural surroundings. The campus design blends Eastern charm with natural elements, harmonizing elegant classical gardens with water and greenery to create a serene educational environment. Children experience the colors of the four seasons, explore the origins of life, and develop physical vitality in this setting. The space emphasizes a calm, aesthetically pleasing atmosphere that supports exploration and holistic growth.

Academic Facilities
Golden Apple Jincheng Lake Kindergarten upholds Golden Apple's advanced educational philosophy, management wisdom, and humanistic heritage, guided by world-leading early childhood education concepts and research. For over 25 years, it has pursued high-quality curriculum and efficient management to promote each child's harmonious development. In 2004, it became Chengdu's first private kindergarten to attain municipal-level status, and it was subsequently named a demonstration kindergarten in Chengdu and Sichuan Province. It has been officially authorized by the International Baccalaureate (IB) to become an IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) World School.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular activities include parent-child tree-planting events. Outdoor field study experiences connect children with nature. Campus life features seasonal celebrations and performances such as Children's Day activities and cultural arts shows. Other programs include reading activities and special events like New Year temple fairs and themed activities such as Hello Daisy finals cheering.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Golden Apple Jincheng Lake Kindergarten was founded in 1998 and moved in 2017 to a site inside Jincheng Park in Chengdu's High-Tech Zone. The campus blends Eastern aesthetics with natural spaces, combining a refined classical garden with water and greenery to create a harmonious educational environment. Children here experience the colorful seasons, explore the origins of life, and build strong physical health. It is authorized by IB and is an IB PYP World School, guided by world-leading early education concepts and supported by research-based practice.

Arts & Creative
Special activities include cultural performances and arts events, with reading activities that nurture creativity. Festivals and artistic showcases contribute to children's expressive development. Outdoor exploration and project-based activities support creative thinking and artistic expression.

Cultural & Language
The curriculum centers on the child's perspective and integrates IB PYP principles with Golden Apple's strengths, merging Chinese traditional culture with life-education features. The IB framework supports multilingual communication; students use more than one language to express themselves confidently and creatively. The program develops knowledge across disciplines while fostering international-mindedness.

Social & Hobbies
The kindergarten offers social and hobby-oriented activities such as outdoor learning, reading events, and festival activities. Parent-child events, including tree-planting, sports days, reading sessions, and cultural celebrations, encourage family involvement. Outdoor study and nature-based activities help children connect with their community and environment.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The mission emphasizes respect, kindness, health, and happiness, with a focus on helping children develop a strong physical physique. The school supports children's play, inquiry, and creativity while promoting balanced development of spirit, body, and mind. The environment fosters well-being, cooperation, and positive social interactions.
Languages

Language Provision
Chinese is the dominant instructional language; English is taught as a second language. All members of the school community participate as language teachers to support students' language learning. The language environment integrates English and Chinese across classroom and activities to support bilingual development.

Bilingual Teaching
The school uses Chinese as the primary instructional language and English as a second language in a bilingual environment. The mother tongue is essential for cognitive, communication, and language development and is supported as the main language of instruction. Using the mother tongue as the lead language deepens students' understanding of core ideas and concepts. English serves as a bridge to communicate with the world, fostering understanding of diverse cultures and international-mindedness.

Immersion Programs
Foreign teachers teach in English; Chinese-English teachers may use bilingual instruction as needed. Class time led by foreign teachers is conducted in English, while regular class time uses Chinese. Times led by Chinese-English teachers may use Chinese or English as appropriate. Life transitions, behavior management, and outdoor activities are primarily conducted in Chinese, with English support provided when a foreign teacher is present to enrich the English environment.
Admissions

Admissions
Golden Apple Jincheng Lake Kindergarten was established in 1998 and moved in 2017 to Jincheng Park in the northern section of Yizhou Avenue in the High-tech Zone. It is adjacent to Jincheng Lake and nestled in a tranquil natural setting. The campus design blends Eastern aesthetics with natural authenticity, integrating understated, refined classical gardens with the blue water and green woods to create a cohesive natural educational environment. Children experience the colorful seasons here, explore the origins of life, and develop physical vitality. The kindergarten upholds Golden Apple's advanced educational philosophy, management wisdom, and cultural accumulation, guided by world-leading early childhood education concepts and research-driven leadership. Over the past 25 years it has promoted the harmonious development of every child through high-quality curricula and efficient management. In 2004 it became the first private kindergarten in Chengdu to enter the ranks of a first-tier kindergarten; it has since been named Chengdu Demonstrative Kindergarten and Sichuan Demonstrative Kindergarten. It has also received formal authorization from the International Baccalaureate organization, becoming an IB PYP World School. Mission statement: The school community strives to construct an educational environment based on respect, friendship, health, and happiness; supports children's play, inquiry, and creativity; nurtures them to become responsible individuals with an international outlook and lifelong learners who contribute to building a more peaceful and better world. Risk-takers: We plan ahead and respond decisively to changing circumstances; we independently or through collaboration explore new ideas and innovative strategies. In the face of challenges and changes, we are resourceful and agile. Balanced: We understand the importance of intellectual, physical, and emotional balance in life, so that we can bring happiness and well-being to ourselves and others. We recognize our interdependence with others and with the world around us. Reflective: We think deeply about the world and our own thoughts and experiences. To support our learning and personal development, we strive to understand our strengths and weaknesses. Campus Announcement: Fees Disclosure 2023-10-30; Golden Apple Jincheng Lake Kindergarten Charter 2022-11-14; IB Authorization Granted 2022-07-08; IB Candidate School Statement 2021-11-25.
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