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Below, we have compiled our top 20 international schools in China according to our users. However, there are another 141 schools to choose from in the country. You can find the best international school for your child by personalising your results. Just fill in your search criteria, and we will calculate a personal score for every international school in the city of your choosing based on your requirements.

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Hangzhou International School

HIS is a truly unique international IB World School that offers both an academic and well-rounded learning experience far beyond the classroom. We are a full IB Continuum School, serving children of foreign nationals from Early Years through Grade 12, from ages 2 to 18.
City
Hangzhou
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: 元210,000
to: 元262,500

Nord Anglia International School Shanghai, Pudong

We're the longest-running British school in China. For over 20 years, we’ve welcomed our students into a diverse international community, motivating them to achieve the best academic results and to attend the top universities in the world.
City
Shanghai
Curriculum
IB, British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: 元262,385
to: 元375,196
Reviews
(5 reviews)

The British School of Guangzhou

Part of the Nord Anglia family of premium international schools, The British School of Guangzhou is known for its excellent record of academic success as the longest running school of British heritage in Guangzhou.
City
Guangzhou
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
1 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: 元135,600
to: 元281,000
Reviews
(5 reviews)

Dalian American International School

As a proud member of the Nord Anglia Education family, DAIS is known for its exceptional academics, delivered by world-class teachers. We'll guide your child to achieve outstanding academic results and create their own pathway to success.
City
Dalian
Curriculum
American
Language of instruction
English
Ages
4 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: 元199,500
to: 元233,000

Western International School of Shanghai

WISS is a prestigious international school located in the Western suburbs of Shanghai. WISS offers a unique, enriching, and balanced educational experience for students from all over the world, with a focus on Academic Excellence, Sports, Arts, and Community Service.
City
Shanghai
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: 元170,500
to: 元275,600
Reviews
(15 reviews)

American International School of Guangzhou

American International School of Guangzhou is an independent, non-profit, IB World School that provides an exemplary international education for foreign children from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12.
City
Guangzhou
Curriculum
IB, American
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: 元212,000
to: 元281,000
Reviews
(1 review)

Best 20 International Schools in China

Out of a total of 161 International Schools in China.

Based on the aggregated preferences of our users in the last 30 days.

Wuhan Yangtze International School

Wuhan Yangtze International School is a fully accredited kindergarten through 12th grade school that provides expatriate children with a Western-style education taught in the English language.
City
Wuhan
Curriculum
American
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
This school does not make their fees public.

QSI International School of Dongguan

QSI International School of Dongguan is part of a network of 37 International Schools located around the world. We follow an American style curriculum and offer a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses. We also are a PSAT, SAT, ACT and AP testing site. Curriculum is regularly updated and used in all 37 schools around the world. Our school is Middle States Accredited (MSA), meaning our diplomas are recognized by universities around the world. We hire caring, experienced and certified educators who will go above and beyond to support the holistic success of all of our students.
City
Guangzhou
Curriculum
American
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
This school does not make their fees public.

International School of Dongguan

International school of Dongguan (ISD) is the first international school authorized by the Chinese Ministry of Education in Dongguan. Since 2012, International School of Dongguan (ISD) has been serving the community in Dongguan with high quality education, providing international education from pre-kindergarten to grade 12. ISD was accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) on 2013 and is an authorized IB World School offering IBDP to the students since 2015. In addition, ISD is a member of two regional professional organizations for international schools: Association of Chinese and Mongolian International Schools (ACAMIS) and East Asia Regional Council of Overseas Schools (EARCOS). ISD provides a rigorous, well-rounded education while fostering the unique gifts and aspirations of each child.
ISD’s faculty has a rich background in teaching overseas bringing with them many years of work personalizing education for students. All professional teaching faculty hold their bachelor degrees and above, 70% of them have a Maseter’s degree or higher.
City
Guangzhou
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: 元126,000
to: 元233,600

ISA Tianhe International School

The school is located in the Guangzhou CBD and is easily assessable for families especially of Early Years Students. The campus is based in a historical and safe area. We have a unique learning community of many different nationalities and students whose parents work for chambers of commerce, consulates or Fortune 500 companies.
City
Guangzhou
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 11
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: 元173,000
to: 元187,000

ISA Wuhan International School

ISA Wuhan International School offers an outstanding K-12 education to students from ages 2 to 18 years old. All students around the globe are welcome to apply for admission.
City
Wuhan
Curriculum
IB, British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
This school does not make their fees public.

QSI International School of Shenzhen

QSI believes that everybody can be successful in the right environment; by providing a non-competitive environment paired with a wide variety of elective programs, QSI graduates are highly-educated, well rounded, positive individuals that are poised for success.
City
Shenzhen
Curriculum
American, IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: 元130,200
to: 元216,300

ISA Science City International School

We are a highly aspirational organisation, committed at our core to planning, launching and developing a leading international school within the Greater Bay Area. This drive towards excellence has started with the design and construction of an exceptional facility. We have worked with world-leading architects to create a facility which deeply enhances contemporary teaching and learning. Our vision is to be the acknowledged leader of excellence in international education. We commit to providing outstanding learning opportunities, through an environment of mutual respect, transparency and engagement.
City
Guangzhou
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 18
This school does not make their fees public.
Reviews
(1 review)

Shekou International School

Shekou International School (SIS) is the first private, co- educational, not-for-profit school in Shenzhen. Established in Shekou, Nanshan District in 1988, SIS serves students in Nursery through Grade 12 (ages 2-18) on the Jingshan, the Bay and the Net Valley campuses.
SIS has long been at the forefront of international education for expatriate children in the region. The school currently enrols more than 1100 students representing more than 40 countries. SIS provides a holistic education in a caring community and inspires our students to become principled, innovative contributors in a transforming world.
City
Shenzhen
Curriculum
IB, French, German
Languages of instruction
English, French, German
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: 元179,000
to: 元313,000

Merchiston International School Shenzhen

Merchiston International School in Shenzhen is the first overseas campus of Merchiston Castle School, a top-ranked independent school located in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK with a glorious history of over 185 years. MIS is also the first international school in Shenzhen providing a British international education and boarding system.
City
Shenzhen
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
4 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: 元200,000
to: 元370,000
Reviews
(1 review)

EtonHouse International School Suzhou

EtonHouse International School - Suzhou is a small school with a big heart. With class sizes of between 10-20 students, only one class per age group and a student to teacher ratio of 6:1, at EtonHouse your child will be much more than a number. Every student can make a difference, no matter how gifted or otherwise.
City
Shanghai
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: 元125,000
to: 元218,000

Shanghai Hong Qiao International School

We are an environmentally minded community of learners, dedicated to impacting positive change in Shanghai.
City
Shanghai
Curriculum
American, IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
1 to 18
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: 元173,500
to: 元247,800
Reviews
(1 review)

Britannia International School Guangzhou

Britannia International School (BIS) is a member school of the Canadian International Educational Organisation. (CIEO). BIS is a non-profit, co-educational international school in Guangzhou China which offers The British National Curriculum. It has an Early Years Section for children aged 2 – 5 years old, a Primary Section catering for Years 1 – 6 inclusive i.e. 5 to 11 year olds, and Middle School Section for Year 7-9 students, i.e. 11 to 14 year olds. From age 11 upwards, it will eventually offer the Cambridge International Board General Certificate of Secondary Education Examinations (Cambridge International IGCSEs) to year 11 students, i.e.16 year olds. It is anticipated in future years to be offering Cambridge University Board Advanced Level Examinations.
City
Guangzhou
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 18
This school does not make their fees public.
Reviews
(16 reviews)

Harrow Shenzhen

Harrow Shenzhen is designed to cater to a maximum capacity of 800 students with outstanding facilities for an Early Years to Sixth Form school with boarding. The campus connects Harrow’s values with Qianhai’s spirit. As an inner-city site, the school has a lawn area where the main sports grounds and outdoor activity spaces are located, ensuring the whole campus will have a vibrant atmosphere. The British garden landscaping is inspired by the setting of Harrow School in London.
City
Shenzhen
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: 元291,400
to: 元348,100

Utahloy International School Zengcheng

Utahloy International School Zengcheng offers a co-educational, international, English language learning environment from Kindergarten to Year 12.
The school is situated in a botanical garden. The beauty and space of the campus is unique. Students are able to breathe in clean air, explore Turtle hill, and see their reflections on the lakes around campus.
City
Guangzhou
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: 元80,000
to: 元235,000

Alcanta International College

Student-centered, modern facilities, service-oriented, chinese culture and internal mindedness, student teacher ratio of 8:1 and small class sizes.
City
Guangzhou
Curriculum
IB, British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
12 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: 元158,000
to: 元182,000

École Française Internationale de Canton

École Francaise Internationale de Canton is a French International School in Guangzhou.
City
Guangzhou
Curriculum
French
Language of instruction
French
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: 元86,500
to: 元150,300

Buena Vista Concordia International School

Buena Vista Concordia is an American-style school using Common Core and California State Standards. We are a 1-to-1 Device Campus (tablets for K-4 and laptops for 5-8). Teachers are hired from all over the world and bring a unique, global perspective to the learning environment.
City
Shenzhen
Curriculum
American
Language of instruction
English
Ages
5 to 14
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: 元188,000
to: 元188,000
Reviews
(13 reviews)

Shen Wai International School

Shen Wai International School is an IB Continuum and CIS/WASC accredited school.
It serves children of the expatriate community who work in Shenzhen and children who are residents of Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan.
City
Shenzhen
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
4 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: 元121,400
to: 元218,500

Nord Anglia International School Shanghai, Pudong

We're the longest-running British school in China. For over 20 years, we’ve welcomed our students into a diverse international community, motivating them to achieve the best academic results and to attend the top universities in the world.
City
Shanghai
Curriculum
IB, British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: 元262,385
to: 元375,196
Reviews
(5 reviews)

Maple Leaf Foreign Nationals' School Wuhan

At Maple Leaf Foreign Nationals School – Wuhan our mission is to blend the best of the East and the West to provide an excellent education program that prepares students for success in the international world of tomorrow. The school offers a British Columbia -certified K-9 program, taught by BC-certified teachers, as well as a Pre-Kindergarten program. The school is also accredited by Cognia. The school is a multicultural learning environment with English as the primary language of instruction.
City
Wuhan
Curriculum
Canadian
Language of instruction
English
Ages
4 to 15
This school does not make their fees public.
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Summary

What are the best international schools in China?

  1. Wuhan Yangtze International School
  2. QSI International School of Dongguan
  3. International School of Dongguan
  4. ISA Tianhe International School
  5. ISA Wuhan International School
  6. QSI International School of Shenzhen
  7. ISA Science City International School
  8. Shekou International School
  9. Merchiston International School Shenzhen
  10. EtonHouse International School Suzhou
  11. Shanghai Hong Qiao International School
  12. Britannia International School Guangzhou
  13. Harrow Shenzhen
  14. Utahloy International School Zengcheng
  15. Alcanta International College
  16. École Française Internationale de Canton
  17. Buena Vista Concordia International School
  18. Shen Wai International School
  19. Nord Anglia International School Shanghai, Pudong
  20. Maple Leaf Foreign Nationals' School Wuhan

Find your International School

How Many International Schools are there in China?

There are 161 international schools in China. See them all

What are the most popular curriculums in China?
Curriculum International schools
British 73  
IB 70  
Chinese 52  
American 46  
Canadian 11  
Other 29  

Additionally, there are 66 boarding schools in China.

What are the most popular languages of instruction?
Language International schools
English 156  
Chinese 59  
French 6  
German 5  
Japanese 1  

Among these, there are 52 bilingual schools in China.

How Much do International Schools cost in China?

The average price of international schools in China is 元239,160. (*)

Price for 12 y.o.
Min. price 元71,960
Avg. price 元239,160
Max. price 元462,352
Price for 12 y.o. Number of international schools
元71,500 to 元118,999 6  
元119,000 to 元166,499 12  
元166,500 to 元213,999 17  
元214,000 to 元261,499 26  
元261,500 to 元308,999 18  
元309,000 to 元356,499 20  
元356,500 to 元403,999 0  
元404,000 to 元451,499 0  
元451,500 to 元498,999 1  

(*) The price for one year of fees for a 12 year old (or the closest age to 12 available in the school), excluding one-time fees at enrolment.

How Big are Class Sizes in China?

The average class size of international schools in China is 18.6 students.

Class Size Number of international schools
1 to 5 1  
6 to 10 2  
11 to 15 14  
16 to 20 55  
21 to 25 22  

How big are the schools in China (in number of students)?

The average size, in number of students, of international schools in China is 1040 students.

Number of students Number of international schools
1 to 350 36  
351 to 700 32  
701 to 1,050 21  
1,051 to 1,400 18  
1,401 to 1,750 8  
1,751 to 2,100 8  
2,101 to 2,450 3  
2,451 to 2,800 3  
2,801 to 3,150 5  
3,151 to 3,500 1  
3,501 to 3,850 0  
3,851 to 4,200 0  
4,201 to 4,550 0  
4,551 to 4,900 1  
4,901 to 5,250 1  
5,251 to 5,600 0  
5,601 to 5,950 0  
5,951 to 6,300 1  

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