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International School of Tianjin

China, Tianjin

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees RMB 83,300 - 270,600
Ages 6 - 19 years
Pupil numbers 450
Type Co-educational, Online/Hybrid
Opened 1994
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages English, French, German, Mandarin, Korean, Japanese
Typical class size 20
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, STEM
Clubs Arts and Creative, Community and Service, Academic and Intellectual
Stages Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

IST is a non-profit, parent-governed international day school offering IB programmes. It operates on a large campus in Tianjin's southeastern Jinnan District, with two main purpose-built buildings (Qin and Han) and extensive facilities.

www.istianjin.org

22 Weishan South Road, Shuanggang Town, Jinnan District, Tianjin, China

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The Essentials

International School of Tianjin has 450 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English.

Location
IST is located at 22 Weishan Nan Lu, Shuanggang, Jinnan District, Tianjin 300350, People's Republic of China. The campus sits in the Shuanggang area of Jinnan District, within the Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area. The site is accessible by road and IST operates a bus service for students and staff. (Addresses: 22 Weishan Nan Lu; Chinese listing references Weishan South Road in the same district.)

Stages
IST is structured into Elementary School (Nursery/KG1–Grade 5) and Secondary School (Grade 6–12). Elementary is authorized to offer the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), while Secondary offers the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the IB Diploma Programme (DP).

Type
IST is a co-educational day school. It serves both boys and girls across its two main sections, with no boarding facilities indicated.

Additional learning support
IST provides a Student Services department with English Language Acquisition (ELA), Individual Needs (I.N.), Counseling, and a fully staffed school clinic. ELA supports English learners from the Elementary level, and the school offers first language classes in English, French, German, and Chinese, with Korean available in Secondary; I.N. supports students needing additional assistance.

Country affiliation
IST has no formal country affiliation; it is presented as a genuine non-profit, parent-governed international school serving a diverse expatriate community.

Religious affiliation
IST has no religious affiliation publicly stated; admissions policies indicate no discrimination based on religion.

School day structure
Elementary days run from 8:10 to 15:15, with eight 40‑minute periods, a 20‑minute morning recess (9:45–10:05) and a 60‑minute lunch (12:10–13:10); Wednesdays finish early at 14:15. Secondary days run from 8:10 to 15:15, with a 60‑minute lunch (13:10–14:10 or 13:10–14:10 depending on cycle) and Wednesdays also feature an early finish at 14:15.

Bus service
IST offers a campus bus service for students and staff. Buses include a Chinese helper, seat belts, a first‑aid kit, and a mobile phone. Fees are RMB 14,200 per year (RMB 7,100 per semester) for city locations and RMB 15,300 per year (RMB 7,650 per semester) for TEDA, with pick‑ups at designated housing gates and schedules designed to keep travel time under about 45 minutes for most routes. A bus routes document is available for current stops.
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Fees

Annual tuition at International School of Tianjin ranges from RMB 83,300 to RMB 270,600 for 2026/27.

Registration / Application Fee
- A non-refundable registration (application) fee of RMB 2,000 is payable for new students at the time of application.

Tuition structure and amounts (Component A, Component B, Component C)
- The school divides tuition into three components: Component A (annual, non-refundable), Component B (annual, pro-rated instructional fee) and Component C (mother-tongue participation fees where applicable). Total tuition for a student is the sum of Component A + Component B (Component C is additional if applicable). The published Component A, Component B and total annual sums are as follows. Component A + Component B (annual totals) are given first as separate components and then shown as the combined Total Tuition (Component A + B):

- KG 1a (Nursery 1a — half day)
- Component A: RMB 32,300.
- Component B: RMB 51,600.
- Total tuition (Component A + B): RMB 83,900.

- KG 1b / KG 2 / KG 3 / UK Year 1 (Nursery full-day, Reception/Pre-K, UK Year 1 grouping as listed)
- Component A (applies to these early-years / KG categories): RMB 37,900.
- Component B by stage:
- KG 1b / KG 2 (full-day Nursery / Reception): RMB 114,800.
- KG 3 / UK Year 1: RMB 149,700.
- Example total tuitions: KG 1b / KG 2 total = RMB 152,700; KG 3 / UK Year 1 total = RMB 187,600.

- Grade 1 to Grade 5 (UK Year 2 to Year 6)
- Component A: RMB 51,300.
- Component B: RMB 203,000.
- Total tuition: RMB 254,300.

- Grade 6 to Grade 10 (UK Year 7 to Year 11)
- Component A: RMB 51,300.
- Component B: RMB 214,500.
- Total tuition: RMB 265,800.

- Grade 11 to Grade 12 (UK Year 12 to Year 13 / IB DP years)
- Component A: RMB 51,300.
- Component B: RMB 219,300.
- Total tuition: RMB 270,600.

- Component C (Mother Tongue Participation Fees)
- Mother tongue participation (German and French): RMB 27,000 (applies KG 2 to Grade 12 for German; Grade 1 to Grade 12 for French as specified).
- Higher level French & German mother-tongue (Grade 11–12): RMB 40,000.

- IB Diploma examination and related fees
- IB examination fees (payable to IBO and collected by the school) for Grade 12 students are estimated in the published range of RMB 4,000 to RMB 6,200 depending on subject choices.
- Separate IST administration fees for IB re-examinations are RMB 1,200 for early registration and RMB 2,400 for late registration.
- An approximate IB Diploma technology / course-related charge is noted as an additional item (approx. RMB 15,000 subject to individual course selections).

Per-term, per-semester and pro-rated breakdown guidance
- Component A is an annual, non‑refundable charge (not normally pro-rated except in limited, specified circumstances). Component B is a pro-rated instructional fee that may be refunded or adjusted under the school's pro‑rata rules.
- For payment planning: Component B may be paid by semester (the school requires at minimum payment of the first semester of Component B at the initial payment deadline) or, by written request and approval, on a quarterly basis; therefore a semester amount equals one-half of the annual Component B figure and a quarterly amount equals one-quarter of the annual Component B figure if quarterly payment is approved. (The school's stated payment options and the availability of quarterly payment requests are applied under the school's policy.)

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Invoices for enrolled students are issued to paying parties around mid‑May.
- Payment due: the annual Component A fee and at minimum the first semester of Component B must be paid no later than 31 July (the school's published due date policy).
- Quarterly payment of Component B may be considered by written request and appropriate documentation; such requests are subject to approval by the Director or the Board of Governors under the school's policy.
- A payment incentive: a 2% discount on the Component B Fee is offered to patrons who pay the full annual Component B by the early-payment date specified by the school (the school's published early-payment deadline applies).
- Fee currency and bank transfer instructions: fees may be paid in RMB or in U.S. Dollars. The school provides bank transfer details for RMB payments (domestic Chinese bank transfers) and for USD payments from overseas banks (including beneficiary bank and SWIFT). Wire-transfer instructions and bank beneficiary details are published by the school.

Other compulsory or optional costs
- Bus / transportation service (optional): annual city route cost is RMB 14,200 per year (RMB 7,100 per semester); TEDA route cost is RMB 15,300 per year (RMB 7,650 per semester). Bus charges are billed separately from tuition.
- Meals and excursions: the published tuition components include the daily set‑meal lunch and the school's Week Without Walls and other excursions.
- Uniforms and lessons-related supplies: the school requires specific PE/uniform items; uniform items (for example PE shirts and shorts and training shoes) are available through the school channels. Uniform purchase costs are the responsibility of the parent; specific price points are not published in the school fee schedule.
- Optional course-specific / activity charges: IB subject-related costs, technology/course charges (approx. RMB 15,000 for certain IB-related technology/costs, dependent on course selections), and any externally charged examination fees are additional and vary by student course choices. Mother-tongue program fees (Component C) are additional where applicable.

Sibling discounts and sponsorship notes
- A sibling discount applies on Component B: 20% discount for a family's third child attending the school and 30% discount for the fourth and subsequent children (applies to Component B only).
- Company sponsorship note: the Component C French mother-tongue fee does not apply to Airbus-sponsored students per the published policy.

Boarding / overnight accommodation
- The school operates as a day school and does not publish boarding fees or boarding provision. School transportation services (daily bus) are provided for day students.

Refund policy and transfers
- Registration fee and Component A: non-refundable. Component A already paid may be transferred to a new student from the same company or family so long as the new student enrols after the departure of the leaving student (under the school's published transfer rules).
- Component B refund rules: Component B will be refunded on a pro‑rated basis within the first week of the commencement of a quarter (as defined in the school calendar). For students leaving after the first week of a quarter, no refund is made for the Component B fee for that quarter; subsequent quarters already paid will be refunded in full. Component B amounts for the remainder of a quarter may be transferred to a new student in the same manner as Component A transfers.
- Force majeure: if the school closes due to force majeure or similar unforeseen adverse circumstances, published policy states no fees will be refunded after the announcement date of closure; force majeure policy overrides other refund policies in those circumstances.
- IB exam fee refund: a full refund of the IB Diploma exam fee will be given if written notification of withdrawal is submitted prior to the last school day before the winter holiday; after that date the IB Diploma exam fee is not refundable.

Accepted payment methods and bank transfer details (summary)
- Fees are payable in RMB or USD. The school publishes wire‑transfer instructions for:
- Wire transfers in RMB from Chinese banks (domestic bank details and beneficiary in Chinese banking).
- Wire transfers in USD from overseas banks (beneficiary International School of Tianjin and beneficiary bank details with SWIFT for the overseas USD option).
- No public, published reference to credit-card payment of core tuition is shown in the published fee schedule; wire transfers in RMB or USD are the primary payment methods shown. Specific bank account beneficiary names and Swift codes are provided in the school's published payment instructions.
Academics

International School of Tianjin teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 6 to 19.

Curriculum
IST is divided into Elementary (0 years to Grade 5) and Secondary (Grade 6–12), with the Elementary School offering the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB-PYP) via PYP Early Years (KG1–KG2) and PYP (KG3–Grade 5). The Secondary School is a fully authorized IB World School offering the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP, Grades 6–10) and the IB Diploma Programme (DP, Grades 11–12). In the DP, students study six subjects from the six groups (Studies in Language and Literature; Language Acquisition; Individuals and Societies; Sciences; Mathematics; The Arts), with 3 Higher Level and 3 Standard Level, plus the core Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS). IST also offers the IST Diploma, a fully accredited course of study equivalent to a US high school diploma. The instruction is English, supported by English Language Acquisition, and DP language offerings include English, Chinese, French, German and Korean. Service learning is embedded across the IB continuum, with PYP Action, MYP Action and DP CAS guiding student engagement with communities.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Step 1 — Determine grade placement and eligibility. Student placement is age-based with a September 30 cut-off; the minimum admission age is two years and nine months, and exceptions may be considered for near-cut-off birth dates. For example, some near-cut-off cases may join KG1a or KG1b under specific age rules, and placement continues upward from KG3. The director may specify exceptions as needed. This age framework guides which grade your child would enter before formal application.

2. Step 2 — Prepare and submit the Student Admissions Application Package. To initiate formal enrollment, you submit a copy of the Student Admissions Application Package for each child online, by email, post, or delivery to the school. The admissions forms are provided in writable PDF format and can be completed after download; Form F must be printed and filled by a doctor. You submit the completed forms by pressing the Submit button at the bottom right of each form.

3. Step 3 — Complete and gather the required application forms. The available documents include the Admissions Application Package (writable) and Application Forms A-C (writable); a Korean translation of Form C is available; D (School Transfer), E (General Health), and F (Doctor) forms are also provided. You can download and print these forms or request the package by email if needed. Ensure all forms are completed and ready for submission.

4. Step 4 — Contact the school to discuss enrollment and next steps. The school invites prospective families to engage in person, by telephone, or by email to learn more about IST and the admission process. You can reach out to discuss your child's needs, placement, and the documentation required. This initial contact helps clarify expectations and timelines.

5. Step 5 — Admissions decision and panel process. The decision to admit a student is made by the Principals in consultation with the Director and relevant academic staff. This decision takes into account the student's fit with IST's academic program and environment. All decisions are made through this process and communicated accordingly.

6. Step 6 — Complete applications and processing. IST does not discriminate in admissions but uses a structured review. Remaining applicants are processed by the date of receipt of a fully completed application; incomplete applications will not be processed unless special arrangements are made. It is essential that all components of the application are provided to move forward.

7. Step 7 — Attendance and enrollment prerequisites. Students may not attend class until all parts of the application package are received by the school office. This ensures that enrollment can be properly scheduled and that the school has all necessary records before a student begins.

8. Step 8 — Fees and final enrollment steps. If admitted, families will be invoiced according to IST's fee schedule. A non-refundable Registration Fee of 2,000 RMB applies to new students; there are components A (non-refundable) and B/C (pro-rated) that determine total tuition at different grade levels. The schedule includes tuition per grade, currency options (RMB or USD), and payment guidelines (deadlines, potential quarterly payment options, early payment discounts, and IB-related fees). Additional details cover language-tongue fees, family discounts for multiple children, and refunds under various scenarios. For example, Component A fees are non-refundable and paid annually; Component B is pro-rated; there are tiered tuition figures by grade; and IB Diploma exam fees are payable to the IB with timing rules. See the Fees page for the full schedule and the Payment Guidelines section for timing.

Scholarships
IST offers scholarships for students in their final two years (Grades 11–12) under a 2026/2028 Scholarship Program. Scholarships can be Full (covering all tuition: components A & B), Tuition (covering tuition only: component B), or Bursaries (covering half of tuition: half of component B). Scholarships are awarded for up to two years (Grades 11–12) and may be granted to current IST students with demonstrated financial need or to non-IST students with exceptional talent to enrich the IB Diploma Programme. Selection allows a maximum of three IST scholarships or bursaries for current IST students each year and a similar number for external candidates. The process includes examinations, a formal interview, and final selection by the IST Scholarship Committee of the IST School Board of Governors. Eligibility requires English proficiency and a track record of strong academic performance; families may not receive more than one full scholarship at a time. Applicants should contact the school to obtain an application package. The closing date is February 13, 2026, with scholarship examinations on February 28, 2026 and interviews around March 4; awards are announced by late March 2026.

Waitlist
IST does not publish a formal waitlist or waiting pool. Admissions are described as being processed by date of receipt of a fully completed application, with priority admissions given to certain groups. The policy outlines Priority Admissions (for Capital Levy holders/Associate Members, siblings, and ESL-resource considerations) and states that remaining applications are processed in order of receipt. In short, IST relies on a date-of-receipt process with explicit priority rules rather than a public waitlist.
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