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ISA Tianhe International School

China, Guangzhou

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Mandarin
Fees RMB 173,000 - 187,000
Ages 2 - 11 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2015
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE
Taught languages English, Mandarin
Typical class size 24
Strengths Languages, STEM, Performing Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School
Introduction

ISA Tianhe International School of Guangzhou is an IB World School located in Zhujiang New Town (the Guangzhou CBD) that accepts children aged 2–11. The school combines the International Baccalaureate framework with UK National Curriculum standards and runs a Chinese language programme plus a Mother Tongue programme. ISA Tianhe offers Early Years and Primary years; its published class-size maxima are 20 for Early Years and 25 for Primary. The school lists more than 50 co-curricular clubs (sports, arts, STEAM and academic clubs) and operates multiple school-bus routes serving Guangzhou. ISA Tianhe is named on the site as an IGCSE test centre and holds authorisations within the IB continuum; the site also describes EAL support and differentiated Chinese instruction. Beth Jones is listed as Head of School. For admissions, fees and specific enrolment details the school directs parents to the admissions pages and the admissions email on the website.

Block C2-2 Redtory, Siheng Road No.128, Yuan Village, Tianhe District, Guangzhou

The Essentials

ISA Tianhe International School has typical class sizes of 24, instruction in English, Mandarin.

Location
Address: Block C2-2 Redtory, No.128 Siheng Road (Yuan Village), Tianhe District, Guangzhou — the school is located in the Zhujiang New Town / Tianhe CBD area (Redtory creative-park campus). It is in the city centre with road and public-transport links into the Zhujiang New Town district; the Redtory area is within walking distance of Yuancun metro (Line 5) and several bus routes.

Stages
ISA Tianhe enrols early years and primary pupils — the school accepts children aged about 2 to 11 (EY1–EY4 and Years 1–5). The school describes its programme as Early Years through Primary and delivers IB-aligned primary programmes.

Type
ISA Tianhe is a co‑educational day school (no boarding provision is advertised). It is part of the ISA International Education Group and operates as an international school located in Guangzhou.

Additional learning support
The ISA group follows an Access & Inclusion / learning‑support approach and ISA schools publish tiered learning‑support arrangements (screening, in‑class differentiation, small‑group or individualized plans) in line with IB inclusion guidance; ISA Wuhan's Access & Inclusion policy describes this approach as used within the ISA group. ISA Tianhe's website does not detail a full SEN handbook online, so parents should speak with admissions about specific provisions, assessment and any individual plans.

Country affiliation
The school is an international school in China and a member of the ISA International Education Group; it is not affiliated with a single foreign national school system.

Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is stated on the school website; the school presents itself as a secular international school.

School day structure
The school website describes curriculum and school life but does not publish a standard daily start/end timetable for all year groups. For exact hours, drop‑off/pick‑up windows and break/lunch arrangements, contact the admissions office or request the parent handbook.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The school is part of the ISA International Education Group (ISAIEG). ISA International Education Group oversees a network of international schools and programmes.
Fees

Annual tuition at ISA Tianhe International School ranges from RMB 173,000 to RMB 187,000 for 2026/27.

Application fee

- Non‑refundable application fee: RMB 1,500.

Tuition fees by year group (annual)

- Nursery 2 (age 2): RMB 166,000 per year.
- Kindergarten / Early Years (Kindg.1 / age 3; Kindg.2 / age 4; Kindg.3 / age 5): RMB 173,000 per year.
- Grade 1 to Grade 5 (age 6–10): RMB 187,000 per year.

Per‑term amounts (calculated)

- The school publishes annual tuition amounts; the following per‑term figures are calculated by dividing each published annual fee by three to give a termly figure (calculation noted as an inference from the published annual rates).
- Nursery 2: RMB 55,333 per term (approx.).
- Kindergarten (Kindg.1–3): RMB 57,667 per term (approx.).
- Grades 1–5: RMB 62,333 per term (approx.).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school's publicly available materials list the application fee and the annual tuition levels above, but a specific, detailed public statement of the regular billing schedule (for example: annual vs. termly invoicing, instalment deadlines, late‑payment penalties, or mandatory seat‑deposit amounts for guaranteed places) was not located in the school pages and fee summaries reviewed.

Boarding fees

- ISA Tianhe operates as a day school for ages 2–11; no boarding fees are indicated for this campus.

Other costs / typical additional charges (items found in school or programme notices)

- Summer‑school specific items (separate to regular tuition): lunch for summer school listed at RMB 250 per week; summer‑school transport indicated around RMB 300–400 per week (weekly rates shown on the school summer programme pages). These are programme‑specific charges and not the regular annual tuition.
- No specific published amounts for regular school items such as uniform costs, textbook/technology fees, elective or co‑curricular fees, or school‑bus annual fees were found in the publicly available fee summaries reviewed.

Refund information

- A refund window and deadline are shown for the 2025 summer‑school programme (refunds permitted only before 18 June 2025 for that programme). A clear, itemised refund policy for regular enrolment tuition or deposits was not found in the public fee material reviewed.

Fee payment options

- No explicit, itemised list of accepted payment methods (for example: credit card, bank transfer, Alipay, WeChat Pay, etc.) for regular tuition was located in the public fee summaries consulted. The school's admissions contact details are published for payment queries.

Summary of sources and limitations of publicly available information

- Published annual tuition levels and the non‑refundable application fee are available in school fee summaries and third‑party school directories; these were used for the figures above. The school's public materials and the fee summaries reviewed do not include a detailed, public billing schedule, a complete list of routine additional fees (uniform, bus, technology, etc.) with amounts, nor a full statement of regular refund or payment‑method policies. Where per‑term figures are shown above, they are calculated approximations derived from the published annual tuition (annual ÷ 3) and are explicitly presented as such.
Academics

ISA Tianhe International School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE for students aged 2 to 11.

Curriculum
The school is an IB World School with authorization for the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP). The education system fuses the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme with UK National Curriculum standards and outcomes. It emphasizes inquiry-based teaching and holistic education. It includes an outstanding Chinese language programme, a Mother Tongue programme, and a Co-curriculum. ISA Tianhe serves students from early years to primary (ages 2–11) and enrolls children from over 30 countries. It is designated as an IGCSE examination centre and houses a LAMDA centre for drama.

Exam Results
The school is an IB World School with authorization for PYP and MYP. It is a designated IGCSE examination centre and hosts a LAMDA centre. The school has earned recognitions including Hurun Education Top 20 International Schools in China (2020) and New Insight International School of the Year (2020). Students have participated in the American Math Olympiad (AMO), with medals earned by ISA Tianhe students.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school fosters a multicultural community that emphasizes holistic development across intellectual, physical, emotional, and social growth.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school provides an integrated education model with language and curriculum supports; specifics on SEN provision are not listed here.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school offers an English-medium international education within its IB framework; explicit EAL programmes are not detailed here.

Mental Wellbeing
The school emphasizes well-being as part of its holistic education approach within a caring learning environment.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding policies and protective measures are part of the school's commitment to a safe learning environment.
Parent Experience

History
The school was established in 2015 as the first school within the ISA International Education Group, located in Tianhe, Guangzhou, with approval from the Guangdong Education Department. ISA Tianhe fuses the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme with UK National Curriculum standards and outcomes. It includes a strong Language Programme and a Co-curriculum Programme. Since its founding, the school has enrolled children from consulates, chambers of commerce, and executives from some of the world's top 500 companies, representing about 30 countries. It holds IB PYP and MYP authorizations, making it an IB World School, and has been designated an IGCSE examination centre and a LAMDA centre.

Community
The school maintains a family-friendly community where students experience the joy of learning. It hosts events such as an annual October Fun Day and Information Session & Back to School Night to foster home-school partnerships. There are arts and language activities including art showcases and Chinese language competitions, and the school celebrated its 10th anniversary with the 'Hues of Harmony' event in May 2025.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
ISA Tianhe International School is located in Block C2-2 Redtory, Siheng Road No.128, Yuan Village, Tianhe District, Guangzhou. The school delivers International Baccalaureate (IB) education integrated with UK National Curriculum standards and outcomes. It provides a Chinese language program, a Mother Tongue program, and a Co-curriculum. It accepts students from 2 to 11 years old. The school is an IB World School with IB PYP and MYP authorization and is designated as an IGCSE examination centre and a LAMDA centre.

Academic Facilities
ISA Tianhe is an IB World School authorized for the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP). The education system fuses the IB Programme with UK National Curriculum standards and outcomes. It offers a strong Chinese language program, a Mother Tongue program, and a Co-curriculum Programme. It hosts an IGCSE designated examination centre and a LAMDA centre. The school accepts students aged 2 to 11.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school runs a Co-curriculum Programme and a Chinese language department that actively organizes competitions to promote language learning. ISA Tianhe hosts and participates in events and activities such as Open Days, Information Session & Back to School Night, and various arts and club activities. The school has students from over 30 countries, reflecting a multicultural community. It participates in international competitions such as the American Math Olympiad (AMO) and SIMOC, and has celebrated milestones like the 10th Anniversary, Hues of Harmony, in 2025.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school is an IB World School authorized to deliver the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for students aged 2-11. The curriculum fuses the International Baccalaureate with the UK National Curriculum standards and outcomes. A Language Programme and a Mother Tongue Programme support multilingual learning. The school is an IGCSE designated examination centre and houses a LAMDA centre for drama training.

Arts & Creative
LAMDA centre provides drama training.

Cultural & Language
The school has an outstanding Chinese programme. A Mother Tongue Programme supports students' language development in their home languages. The school enrolls students from over 30 countries, reflecting a multi-cultural environment.

Social & Hobbies
The school has a Co-curriculum Programme.

Leadership & Professional
Home-school partnership is emphasized. Information sessions and Back to School Nights are organized to support family engagement.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school pays attention to the quality of students' life and welfare, with an efficient home-school communication system.
Languages

Language Provision
ISA Tianhe International School offers an international IB-based education with a language programme including a Mother Tongue programme and a Chinese programme accompanying the IB and UK National Curriculum framework.

Bilingual Teaching
Not specified on site.

Immersion Programs
Not specified on site.
Reputation

Awards
The school has been recognized in Hurun Education Top 20 International Schools in China (2020 and 2021) and was named a New Insight International School of the Year in 2020.

Accreditations
The school is an IB World School authorized for the IB PYP (Primary Years Programme) and IB MYP (Middle Years Programme).
School Events
The school has not added events
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