John Wong is the Founder & CEO of Alifa Education Services and a former educator with 10+ years in international education, helping families understand China’s schools, admissions, eligibility, and relocation options.
ISA International Education Group: Nine Licensed Schools, Not One
The ISA International School name covers nine separately licensed schools across Guangzhou and Wuhan. This parent-friendly guide compares eligibility, curricula, fees, boarding and scholarships.
Thomas Schools of China operates four city campuses: Shanghai, Jinan, Hefei and Nanjing. All four changed their Chinese names in 2022 so search results can be confusing. We verified tuition, admissions, foreign-passport eligibility and curriculum using current government and official school sources.
Shanghai Foreign Language School International Division (SFLSID): Complete Guide
Shanghai Foreign Language School International Division charges RMB 76,000 a year, a figure filed in a statutory fee notice rather than any brochure. Alifa verified eligibility against the Shanghai education commission rule, mapped both campuses to grades, and confirmed boarding.
Chengdu Meishi International School: IB, Fees & Admissions
Chengdu Meishi International School offers IB PYP, MYP and DP pathways, AP courses and boarding in Chengdu. See the latest IB results, reported fees, admissions and campus details.
Ningbo Huamao International School (NBHIS): A Complete Guide for International Families
Ningbo Huamao International School (NBHIS) is the only school in Zhejiang with all four IB programs. A full guide to its results, campus, boarding, fees, and admissions.
Beijing Bowen School: Tuition, Curriculum & University Pathways
Beijing Bowen School is a private K-12 boarding school in Beijing's Fangshan District. Its international program costs 109,000–130,000 RMB/yr (about $15,000–$18,000) and leads foreign-passport students through HSK and CSCA exams into Peking University, Tsinghua, Fudan, Zhejiang and Wuhan University.
French Schools in China: Which Are Still Open and How to Enroll Your Child
French schools in China closed or merged after 2020, leaving parents unsure where their child can keep learning in French. This 2026 guide shows which French schools are still open in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen; what they cost; how to enroll; and your options when your city has none.
Sino-Canada School: Fees, Curriculum, Boarding & Campus Life
Sino-Canada School (中加枫华国际学校) is a private K–12 school in Wujiang, Suzhou, on the Shanghai border. This guide covers the tuition and annual fees quoted by the school, the 2026 scholarship policy, application steps, BC, A-Level, AP and UBC pathways, boarding, buses and 2026 university offers.
HSK 5 in One Year: Why Central Asians Choose Chinese High Schools Over University Foundation Program
Students across Central Asia finish high school between 16 and 18. Inside the right Chinese high school, they can go from zero Chinese to HSK 5 in one academic year. See the school rankings, costs, safety, halal options, and how to apply.
BTEC Art & Design Schools in China: The 2026 Guide for Families
13 K12 schools in China offer BTEC Pearson Edexcel Art & Design. 7 confirm a Fashion Design pathway. Verified fees, entry grades, and university results inside.
Best Schools with Swimming Programs in China (2026 Guide)
An international family’s guide to K-12 schools in China with structured swimming programs, on-campus pools, aquatic academies, swim clubs, and competition pathways across top international and bilingual schools.
