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Yew Chung International School of Chongqing

China, Chongqing

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Mandarin
Fees RMB 190,000 - 308,000
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 400
Type Co-educational, Online/Hybrid, Online/Hybrid
Opened 2001
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE
Taught languages Mandarin, English
Typical class size 5
Strengths Languages, Sport, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Yew Chung International School of Chongqing (YCIS Chongqing) is an international day school for expatriate families, serving students aged 3–18 (K3 to Year 13). It was established in 2001 and is the first international school registered with the Chinese Ministry of Education in Chongqing. The campus sits in the Chongqing International School Garden in the Liangjiang New Area, between the airport and the city centre with easy access. YCIS Chongqing offers a bilingual English–Chinese program led by Western and Chinese co-principals across Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary, with the IB Diploma Programme in upper secondary and Cambridge IGCSE in lower secondary. The student–teacher ratio is about 5:1, and learners come from more than 26 nationalities with over 50 co-curricular activities. Its music and arts programs are supported by the In-School Instrumental Programme.

www.ycis-cq.com

No. 2 Huxia Street, Yuan Yang Town, Yubei District, Chongqing

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The Essentials

Yew Chung International School of Chongqing has 400 pupils, typical class sizes of 5, instruction in English, Mandarin.

Location
YCIS Chongqing is located at 2 Huxia Street, Yuanyang Town, Yubei District, Chongqing 401122. The campus sits in the International School Garden within the Liangjiang New Area, a designated development zone in Chongqing. The site is part of Chongqing's international education cluster with connections to other YCIS locations in the region.

Stages
The school serves expatriate students from age 3 to 18 (K3 to Year 13). It provides education across Early Childhood, Primary, and Secondary, with a pathway to higher-level programmes.

Type
Co-educational international day school. The school does not list on-site boarding facilities.

Additional learning support
Learning Support is available; admissions assessments may include an external assessment for children with significant learning needs. The school has an established Student Support framework for eligible learners.

Country affiliation
There is no single country affiliation. YCIS Chongqing is part of the Yew Chung Education Foundation network, with campuses including Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Chongqing, Qingdao, and Silicon Valley.

Religious affiliation
No formal religious affiliation is stated. The school's mission emphasizes universal values such as science, culture, and charity.

School day structure
The 2025/2026 School Calendar is published and outlines a full-day timetable; start and end times vary by year level and are detailed in the calendar.

Bus service
A school bus service is available through the admissions process; routes, providers, and fees are arranged by the school. Prospective families should contact the Admissions Team to confirm current bus options and arrangements.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Yew Chung International School of Chongqing ranges from RMB 190,000 to RMB 308,000 for 2026/27.

Application & Registration Fees

- Application fee (new students, non‑refundable): RMB 2,000.
- Registration / refundable guarantee deposit: RMB 20,000 (held by the school; refundable subject to the school's refund procedures).

Tuition fees (annual and per‑semester where published) — day school (K‑Year 13)

- Kindergarten / Early Childhood (where listed by external sources): RMB 190,000

- Primary (Year 1–Year 4): RMB 257,000

- Primary (Year 5–Year 6): RMB 264,000

- Lower Secondary (Year 7–Year 9): RMB 285,000

- Upper Secondary / IGCSE (Year 10–Year 11): RMB 302,000

- Sixth Form / IB Diploma (Year 12–Year 13): RMB 308,000

Boarding

- The school operates as a day school; there are no boarding fees because boarding facilities are not offered at YCIS Chongqing.

Other compulsory or optional costs

- Guarantee deposit handling: the refundable deposit is retained against unpaid charges during enrolment and is refunded after leaving subject to the school's refund procedure (refund timing reported as a set number of days after completion of exit formalities in published material).

- School transport (optional): published examples show school bus fees varying by route distance, with sample figures published for routes under/over a 15 km threshold (examples reported: annual bus fees in listings of roughly RMB 10,000 –RMB 20,000 per year depending on distance, with term splits also shown).
Academics

Yew Chung International School of Chongqing teaches IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
YCIS Chongqing serves expatriate students aged 3–18 (K3–Year 13) and provides education from Early Childhood to Upper Secondary at its Chongqing campus. The curriculum is delivered through a bilingual English–Mandarin model with Chinese and Western teachers co-delivering learning to foster language proficiency, character development, and global citizenship; English is the language of instruction for the IB Diploma Programme and the Cambridge IGCSE pathway. In Secondary, the school offers Cambridge IGCSE as a foundation and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for the final two years. The school has demonstrated strong IB results, including a 100% IB Diploma pass rate for multiple years and a majority of graduates earning bilingual IB diplomas. The school is CIS-accredited (re-accredited in 2023) and provides over 50 co-curricular activities to support broader talents and university preparation.

Student Teacher Ratio
5:1 student–teacher ratio school-wide.

Exam Results
Recent IB results show a 100% pass rate for six consecutive years; the May 2024 average Diploma score was 36.67, with about 66.7% of graduates earning a bilingual IB diploma.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates go on to study at top universities worldwide, with destinations including Peking University, Oxford, Cambridge, UCL, Stanford, the University of Hong Kong, and others.

Gifted and Talented
Over 50 diverse co-curricular activities (CCAs) support students' talents and holistic development.
Wellbeing
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Parent Experience
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Languages
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Reputation
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Inquiry and eligibility check. The admissions team will help you explore placement for Kindergarten, Primary, or Secondary programs and confirm whether a place is currently available. Families must submit foreign identification and other documents that meet local government regulations to be eligible to apply. The process starts with a direct inquiry to understand what documents are required and to check current availability at the school.

2. Application materials and background review. Year level and programme placement are determined by multiple factors, including academic performance, English language proficiency, prior years of schooling, social development, date of birth, and learning needs. The school reviews your child's prior school records and related information to gauge fit for the intended program. This step sets the foundation for deciding the appropriate year level and pathway before formal assessment.

3. Admissions assessments. Admissions may include a one-on-one meeting or interview, a written placement test, an external assessment for children with significant learning needs, and/or an online English language evaluation. These assessments inform the final placement decision and help the school assign the most suitable year level and programme.

4. Placement decision and alignment with curriculum. After assessments, the school determines the appropriate year level and programme, aiming to sustain a multicultural environment and a balanced student community. Admission decisions are made based on the child's ability to access the regular curriculum with the available support services.

5. Waitlist/pool if a class is full. When a year level becomes full, a waiting pool of applicants is maintained. Children with enrolled siblings at YCIS receive priority in the admissions process, which can influence waitlist order and timing.

6. Internal transfer within the YCIS network. All YCIS campuses share the same philosophy, pedagogy, and curriculum, and internal transfers are designed to be convenient for relocating families (e.g., within the network to Hong Kong SAR, Shanghai, Beijing, Chongqing, Qingdao, or Silicon Valley) and do not require the normal application process or fee. Internal transfer applicants must still meet the local government eligibility requirements and will be assessed for admission and placement.

7. Acceptance, enrollment, and next steps. A formal admission decision is communicated once the placement assessment and review are complete. Families move forward with enrollment by following the school's guidance, and admissions resources such as the Age Placement Guide and School Brochure are provided to assist with planning.

Scholarships
YCIS Chongqing participates in the YCYW Scholarship Programme offered across Yew Chung Yew Wah (YCYW) campuses. The programme recognises students for outstanding academic achievement, leadership, service, and talents, and provides tuition remission in percentage terms. Types commonly offered include: Madam Tsang Chor-hang Memorial Scholarship (Overall Achievement Award) with 50%–100% tuition waiver and up to 2 years of support; YCYW Subject & Talent Award with 25%–100% waiver for up to 2 years; and YCYW Academic Award with 15%–100% waiver for up to 3 years. Eligibility covers current and prospective students in years 7–13 / grades 6–12, with internal and external applicants eligible; waivers and durations vary by campus. Details are periodically updated to reflect campus-specific circumstances.

Additionally, YCIS Chongqing publicized the 2024–2025 scholarship winners, illustrating that the YCYW scholarship programme is merit-based and can extend to multiple subjects beyond core English/Math/Chinese, including music, art and design, and humanities.

Waitlist
YCIS Chongqing operates a waitlist/pool system when a grade level becomes full. A waiting pool is maintained for applicants who do not have an immediate place, and priority is given to siblings of currently enrolled YCIS students.
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