Introduction
LEH International School Foshan (佛山市霍利斯外籍人员子女学校) is a British international school in Chancheng, Foshan, in China's Greater Bay Area. It is the sister school of Lady Eleanor Holles School in London, a school with more than 300 years of history.
LEH Foshan opened in 2021. It teaches the full British curriculum from Year 2 to Year 13 — for children aged 6 to 18. Students sit IGCSE and A-Level exams from the Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel exam boards. The school is co-educational and offers both day places and boarding.
This guide gives you the confirmed 2026–2027 fees, the boarding costs, the entry points, the exam results, and the universities LEH Foshan graduates go to. Every number here has been checked against the school's own 2026–2027 fee sheet and answers given by the school. If you are searching for clear, current facts about LEH International School Foshan, start here.
LEH Foshan — Quick Answers
What is LEH International School Foshan?
A British international school in Foshan, Guangdong, open since 2021. It is the sister school of Lady Eleanor Holles School, London, and follows the British curriculum for ages 6–18 (Years 2–13).
Where is it?
No. 26 Jingping Road, Chancheng District, Foshan, Guangdong, China, postcode 528000 — about 30 minutes from central Guangzhou and well connected to the wider Greater Bay Area.
What does it cost in 2026–2027?
Tuition runs from RMB 200,000 per year (Year 2) to RMB 241,500 per year (Years 12–13). Full boarding adds RMB 52,500–73,500 per year. A 3% discount applies if the year is paid in one payment.
What exams do students take?
IGCSE in Years 10–11 and A-Levels in Years 12–13, through Cambridge (CAIE) and Pearson Edexcel. In 2026, 44% of IGCSE grades were A*–A and 38% of A-Level grades were A*–A.
Does LEH Foshan offer boarding?
Yes. Around 40% of students board, with roughly 560 boarding places across separate Prep, Secondary and Sixth Form houses. Boarding places are still open to apply for.
What are the university results?
100% of Year 13 students received a university offer in 2025 and 2026. Destinations include Imperial College London, UCL, King's College London, Edinburgh, Manchester and the University of Queensland.
Is LEH Foshan accredited?
Yes. It holds COBIS Patron's accredited membership — one of only three schools at that tier in mainland China — plus Cambridge, Pearson Edexcel, the Boarding Schools' Association (BSA) and UCAS registration.
How we checked: Alifa confirmed the 2026–2027 tuition, boarding, scholarship and admissions fees against LEH Foshan's official fee sheet, and confirmed results, universities, enrolment and accreditations directly with the school.
LEH International School Foshan Admissions and Eligibility
LEH Foshan is a school for the children of foreign nationals. Families apply directly to the school. Places are offered by year group, and the school runs a clear step-by-step process from first enquiry to enrolment.
Who can apply
LEH Foshan enrols students aged 6 to 18 (Years 2 to 13). Students come from 24 nationalities. The largest groups are from Hong Kong (China), the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, Canada and Sudan. Entry depends on the child's age on 31 August and an assessment suited to their year group.
The admissions process
- Make an enquiry and book a private tour or a one-to-one online consultation with the admissions team.
- Submit an application with the child's school reports and any supporting documents.
- Pay the application fee of RMB 2,000. This is non-refundable and starts the assessment.
- Assessment suited to the year group, plus an interview for the family and child.
- Offer of enrolment. Families respond within 5 working days and pay the enrolment deposit within 10 working days.
- Enrolment deposit of RMB 18,000. This is a one-time, refundable security deposit held while the child is at the school.
Minimum enrolment is one full year. LEH Foshan does not accept single-term placements. Families on a short posting to Foshan should plan for at least one academic year.
Boarding is open to apply for at the time of writing, with places across Prep, Secondary and Sixth Form. If you need a legal guardian in China for a child whose parents live abroad, Alifa can help — see our guardianship services for K-12 students.
Application and deposit fees confirmed from LEH Foshan official fee sheet
See LEH International School Foshan in Action
Four films from LEH Foshan — the school's British story, the 2025 IGCSE results, the summer programme, and life in the arts.
Inspiring Excellence from London — the LEH Foshan story
Class of 2025 — IGCSE Results
A Magical Two-Week Summer Journey
Inspiring the Artists of Tomorrow
LEH International School Foshan Fees and First-Year Cost
These are the confirmed tuition and boarding fees for the 2026–2027 academic year, taken directly from LEH Foshan's official fee sheet. Fees are billed in three terms. A 3% discount applies when the full year is paid in a single payment.
Tuition fees 2026–2027 (RMB)
| Year group | Age | Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Annual (3% off) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 2 | 6 | 80,000 | 60,000 | 60,000 | 194,000 |
| Years 3–6 | 7–10 | 84,000 | 63,000 | 63,000 | 203,700 |
| Years 7–11 | 11–15 | 92,400 | 69,300 | 69,300 | 224,000 |
| Years 12–13 | 16–17 | 96,600 | 72,450 | 72,450 | 234,250 |
↔ Scroll on mobile. Annual totals before discount: Year 2 RMB 200,000 · Years 3–6 RMB 210,000 · Years 7–11 RMB 231,000 · Years 12–13 RMB 241,500.
Boarding fees 2026–2027 (RMB)
| Year group | Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Annual (1 payment) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Years 2–11 | 21,500 | 15,500 | 15,500 | 50,000 |
| Years 12–13 | 29,500 | 22,000 | 22,000 | 70,000 |
↔ Boarding annual totals before single-payment rate: Years 2–11 RMB 52,500 · Years 12–13 RMB 73,500. Boarding is charged on top of tuition.
One-time admissions fees
| Fee | Amount | Refundable? |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | RMB 2,000 | No |
| Enrolment deposit | RMB 18,000 | Yes — security deposit |
What tuition includes
- Academic materials and online resources
- English language learning (ELL) support
- School-owned laptop for Years 7–9
- IELTS training for Years 12–13
- Extra-curricular activities (ECAs) run by the school
- Internal examination fees
- University guidance and application support for Years 12–13
- Yearbook
What boarding includes
Snacks, bedding, breakfast, lunch, dinner, evening school, weekend boarding activities and meals, laundry, and 24/7 on-campus medical care.
Extra fees to plan for
- School uniform and house sports kit
- Day-student meals — lunch and snacks packages (Term 1 RMB 3,240 · Term 2 RMB 2,385 · Term 3 RMB 2,475); breakfast RMB 35 per meal; dinner RMB 60 per meal; dinner with evening school RMB 100 per day; weekend lunch and workshop RMB 100 per day
- Individual instrumental music lessons
- Intensive ELL programme (for students who need extra English)
- ECAs run by outside providers, and the Saturday academies
- External examination fees, including any resits
- Scholastic and residential activity trips
First-year cost example — a Year 10 day student. Tuition RMB 231,000 (or RMB 224,000 paid in one payment), plus the one-time application fee RMB 2,000 and refundable deposit RMB 18,000, plus uniform and meals. A Year 10 full boarder adds RMB 52,500 boarding (or RMB 50,000 in one payment).
All tuition, boarding and admissions fees confirmed from the LEH Foshan 2026–2027 official fee sheet
LEH International School Foshan Curriculum and Examinations
LEH Foshan follows the British curriculum from Year 2 to Year 13. Students move through four clear stages and finish with IGCSE and A-Level qualifications that are accepted by universities worldwide. The exam boards are Cambridge (CAIE) and Pearson Edexcel.
The stages at LEH Foshan
| Stage | Ages / Years | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Prep School | 6–10 · Years 2–6 | Strong English, maths and reading in a caring primary setting |
| Key Stage 3 | 11–13 · Years 7–9 | Broad British curriculum building skills for IGCSE |
| IGCSE | 14–15 · Years 10–11 | Core and choice subjects examined by Cambridge and Edexcel |
| Pre-A Level | 15 · Year 11 | A bridge year that prepares students for A-Level study |
| A-Level | 16–18 · Years 12–13 | Specialist subjects for university entry, with UCAS guidance |
Examinations and results
Students sit IGCSE exams in Years 10 and 11, then A-Levels in Years 12 and 13. In the 2026 results, 44% of IGCSE grades were A*–A and 84% were A*–C. At A-Level, 38% of grades were A*–A and 57% were A*–B. These grades open the door to leading universities in the UK, Hong Kong, the US and Australia.
University guidance
LEH Foshan is a registered UCAS centre and uses the Unifrog platform to help students plan their applications. Sixth Form students get one-to-one guidance, help with personal statements, and support with references. IELTS training is included in the Years 12–13 fees. In 2025 and 2026, every Year 13 student received a university offer.
2026 IGCSE and A-Level results confirmed with LEH Foshan
LEH International School Foshan at a Glance
A quick reference of the key facts about LEH Foshan, all confirmed with the school.
| Detail | LEH International School Foshan |
|---|---|
| English name | LEH International School Foshan (Lady Eleanor Holles) |
| Chinese name | 佛山市霍利斯外籍人员子女学校 |
| Opened | 2021 |
| Location | No. 26 Jingping Road, Chancheng, Foshan, Guangdong · 528000 |
| Sister school | Lady Eleanor Holles School, London (founded 1711) |
| Curriculum | British — IGCSE and A-Level (Cambridge & Pearson Edexcel) |
| Ages / Years | 6–18 · Years 2–13 |
| School type | Co-educational, day and boarding |
| Students | 400+ (around 40% board) |
| Nationalities | 24 — incl. Hong Kong (China), UK, USA, Australia, Canada, Sudan |
| Headteacher | Mrs Jane Arden |
| Campus | 58,000 m², designed by Scott Brownrigg |
| Boarding places | Around 560 |
| Accreditations | COBIS Patron tier, Cambridge, Pearson Edexcel, BSA, UCAS, D of E |
| 2026 IGCSE | 44% A*–A · 84% A*–C |
| 2026 A-Level | 38% A*–A · 57% A*–B |
| University offers | 100% of Year 13 (2025 and 2026) |
| Tuition 2026–27 | RMB 200,000–241,500 per year |
| Boarding 2026–27 | RMB 52,500–73,500 per year |
The 8C values and the house system
LEH Foshan builds school life around eight values, the "8Cs": Collaboration, Communication, Compassion, Commitment, Confidence, Curiosity, Craftsmanship and Creativity. Every student and teacher belongs to one of four houses — Dragon, Gryphon, Phoenix and Unicorn. The houses mix students from different year groups, so each child has a smaller "family within the school" for teamwork, mentoring and friendly competition.
LEH International School Foshan Boarding
Boarding is a core part of LEH Foshan. Around 40% of students board, and there are roughly 560 boarding places in total. Boarding houses are separate for Prep, Secondary and Sixth Form students, so children live with others of a similar age.
Boarding accommodation
- Separate boarding blocks for Prep, Secondary and Sixth Form
- Ensuite bedrooms — quad or double rooms depending on year group
- Common rooms, wellbeing spaces and shared kitchenettes
- 24/7 on-campus medical service
What boarding life includes
The boarding fee covers snacks, bedding, all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner), evening school, weekend boarding activities and meals, and laundry. Boarders take part in a full evening and weekend programme, including cultural trips in Foshan and Guangzhou. The school holds membership of the Boarding Schools' Association (BSA), the global body for boarding standards.
Boarding cost 2026–2027: RMB 52,500 per year for Years 2–11 and RMB 73,500 per year for Years 12–13 (or RMB 50,000 and RMB 70,000 when paid in one payment). This is on top of tuition. Boarding places are open to apply for at the time of writing.
Boarding places and 40% boarder figure confirmed with LEH Foshan
LEH International School Foshan Scholarships and Academies
LEH Foshan offers scholarships and exhibitions that reduce tuition for talented students, plus premium Saturday academies in music, performing arts, football and swimming.
Scholarships and exhibitions 2026–2027
Awards are given in five areas: Academic, Music, Art, Sports and STEM. The value is 10% of tuition for Academic, Art, Sports and STEM awards. Music awards are decided by audition. Entry points depend on the award.
| Award | Entry points | Value | Max per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | Prep to Sixth Form | 10% | By assessment |
| Music (scholarship & exhibition) | Prep to Sixth Form | By audition | By audition |
| Art | Years 10–13 | 10% | 1 |
| Sports | Years 7–13 | 10% | 2 |
| STEM | Sixth Form (Years 12–13) | 10% | 1 |
↔ Academic and Music awards start as early as Prep. Art, Sports and STEM awards begin in the senior years.
Saturday academies (extra fee)
These are premium programmes held on Saturdays, with fees on top of tuition. They are open to LEH families who want extra coaching.
Music Academy
- 30-minute individual lesson — RMB 300
- 45-minute individual lesson — RMB 400
- 60-minute individual lesson — RMB 500
- Group music classes — price on enquiry
Performing Arts Academy
- 60-minute group drama, max 6 students — RMB 200
- 30-minute one-to-one LAMDA drama — RMB 250
- 60-minute one-to-one LAMDA drama — RMB 500
Football Academy (12-week Saturday course)
- Prep Year 2 — 60 minutes — RMB 2,600 per term
- Years 3–6 — 75 minutes — RMB 2,900 per term
- Years 7–10 — 90 minutes — RMB 3,200 per term
- Package includes kit, snacks and a certificate
Swim Academy
- 30-minute group lesson — RMB 300 (RMB 1,800 for a 6-week block)
- Maximum 8 students per group, grouped by Swim England stage
- Saturday sessions between 10:00 and 12:00
Scholarship values and academy fees confirmed from LEH Foshan official documents
LEH International School Foshan Location
LEH Foshan is at No. 26 Jingping Road, Chancheng District, Foshan, Guangdong, postcode 528000. Chancheng is the central district of Foshan and sits right next to Guangzhou. This places the school inside the Greater Bay Area (GBA) — one of the most connected regions in China.
Getting there and getting around
- About 30 minutes from central Guangzhou by road or metro
- Linked to Shenzhen, Hong Kong and the wider GBA by high-speed rail
- Foshan Metro and the Guangzhou–Foshan line connect the district to the region
The campus
The 58,000 m² campus was designed by the international practice Scott Brownrigg and won a 2021 British Schools Award for Sustainable School Design. Facilities include:
- Academic and STEAM: flexible classrooms, 6 science labs (physics, chemistry, biology), 4 art studios, 4 design-technology studios, a Computer Science Suite, a Mac Studio and an Esports Room
- Performing and visual arts: the Hanbury black-box theatre, 17 soundproof music practice rooms, drama rooms and the Holles Gallery
- Sport: a 400-metre athletics track, a large grass sports field, a multi-purpose sports hall and a heated 25-metre, 6-lane swimming pool
- Age-specific spaces: dedicated Prep facilities with an outdoor playground, and a Sixth Form Centre for Years 12–13
- Boarding: separate blocks for Prep, Secondary and Sixth Form with ensuite bedrooms
Campus size, designer and facilities confirmed with LEH Foshan
LEH International School Foshan University Outcomes
LEH Foshan's Sixth Form has a strong record of university placement. In both 2025 and 2026, 100% of Year 13 students received a university offer. Graduates go to leading universities in the UK, Hong Kong, the US and Australia.
Where LEH Foshan graduates go
Confirmed university destinations for recent LEH Foshan graduates (2024–2026) include:
| Country / region | Universities |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Imperial College London · University College London (UCL) · King's College London · University of Edinburgh · University of Manchester · University of the Arts London (UAL) · London College of Fashion (UAL) · University of Leeds · Durham University · Loughborough University · Kingston University · Royal Birmingham Conservatoire |
| Hong Kong, China | The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) · Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) · Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) |
| United States | Stony Brook University · Butler University |
| Australia | University of Queensland |
The list covers strong choices for many subjects — engineering and science at Imperial and HKUST, medicine and humanities at UCL, King's and Edinburgh, and art and design at UAL and London College of Fashion. This range reflects the school's mix of academic and creative strengths.
University offers and destinations confirmed with LEH Foshan
What Alifa Checked About LEH International School Foshan
Alifa Education is an independent placement consultancy. Before publishing, we checked every key figure in this guide against the school's own 2026–2027 fee sheet and against answers given directly by the school. Here is what we confirmed.
| What we checked | What we found | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026–2027 tuition fees | RMB 200,000–241,500 per year by year group | Official fee sheet |
| 2026–2027 boarding fees | RMB 52,500–73,500 per year | Official fee sheet |
| Application & deposit | RMB 2,000 application · RMB 18,000 deposit | Official fee sheet |
| Scholarship value | 10% of tuition (Academic, Art, Sports, STEM) | Official scholarship sheet |
| 2026 IGCSE results | 44% A*–A · 84% A*–C | Confirmed with school |
| 2026 A-Level results | 38% A*–A · 57% A*–B | Confirmed with school |
| University offers | 100% of Year 13 (2025 & 2026) | Confirmed with school |
| Enrolment & boarders | 400+ students · ~40% board · ~560 places | Confirmed with school |
| Accreditations | COBIS Patron tier, Cambridge, Edexcel, BSA, UCAS | Official site + school |
| Headteacher | Mrs Jane Arden | Official site + school |
Ask the school before you pay a deposit. Fees, scholarship rules and boarding availability can change between school years. Always confirm the current figures and your child's exact year-group fee with LEH Foshan admissions in writing before you pay the application fee or the enrolment deposit.
Frequently Asked Questions About LEH International School Foshan
What are the LEH International School Foshan fees for 2026–2027?
Tuition is RMB 200,000 per year for Year 2, RMB 210,000 for Years 3–6, RMB 231,000 for Years 7–11, and RMB 241,500 for Years 12–13. A 3% discount applies when the full year is paid in one payment. Full boarding costs RMB 52,500 per year for Years 2–11 and RMB 73,500 for Years 12–13, on top of tuition.
Does LEH International School Foshan offer boarding?
Yes. About 40% of students board, and there are roughly 560 boarding places across separate Prep, Secondary and Sixth Form houses with ensuite rooms. Boarding includes all meals, laundry, evening school, weekend activities and 24/7 on-campus medical care. Boarding places are open to apply for at the time of writing.
What curriculum and exams does LEH Foshan follow?
LEH Foshan follows the British curriculum from Year 2 to Year 13. Students sit IGCSE exams in Years 10–11 and A-Levels in Years 12–13, through Cambridge (CAIE) and Pearson Edexcel. In 2026, 44% of IGCSE grades were A*–A and 38% of A-Level grades were A*–A.
What are LEH Foshan's university results?
In both 2025 and 2026, 100% of Year 13 students received a university offer. Confirmed destinations include Imperial College London, UCL, King's College London, the University of Edinburgh, the University of Manchester, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, HKUST and the University of Queensland.
Where is LEH International School Foshan located?
The school is at No. 26 Jingping Road, Chancheng District, Foshan, Guangdong, postcode 528000. It is about 30 minutes from central Guangzhou and is well connected to Shenzhen, Hong Kong and the wider Greater Bay Area by high-speed rail.
Is LEH International School Foshan accredited?
Yes. LEH Foshan holds COBIS Patron's accredited membership — one of only three schools at that tier in mainland China and the only one in Guangdong. It is also recognised by Cambridge Assessment International Education, Pearson Edexcel, the Boarding Schools' Association (BSA), the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and UCAS.
What is the connection to Lady Eleanor Holles in London?
LEH Foshan is the sister school of Lady Eleanor Holles School in London, an independent school founded in 1711 with more than 300 years of history. LEH Foshan brings that British teaching tradition to the Greater Bay Area, but it is co-educational and follows the British curriculum for ages 6–18.
How many students and nationalities are at LEH Foshan?
LEH Foshan has more than 400 students from 24 nationalities. The largest groups come from Hong Kong (China), the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, Canada and Sudan. Around 40% of students are boarders.
How do I apply to LEH International School Foshan?
Make an enquiry and book a tour, submit an application with school reports, pay the RMB 2,000 application fee, and complete an age-appropriate assessment and interview. After an offer, families respond within 5 working days and pay the RMB 18,000 refundable enrolment deposit within 10 working days. The minimum enrolment is one full year. Alifa can guide you through the whole process.
Are there scholarships at LEH Foshan?
Yes. LEH Foshan offers awards in Academic, Music, Art, Sports and STEM. Academic, Art, Sports and STEM awards are worth 10% of tuition; Music awards are decided by audition. Entry points range from Prep (for Academic and Music) up to Sixth Form. The school also runs premium Saturday academies in music, drama, football and swimming for an extra fee.
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Is LEH International School Foshan Right for Your Family?
It fits a child aged 6 to 18 whose family wants a genuine British education — IGCSE and A-Levels through Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel — with the choice of day or boarding in the Greater Bay Area, aiming for leading universities in the UK, Hong Kong and beyond. It suits families who value British teaching, strong pastoral care, and a co-educational campus about 30 minutes from Guangzhou.
It does not fit a family wanting a Chinese national-curriculum school, an American or IB pathway, or a low-cost option — LEH Foshan is a premium British school with tuition from RMB 200,000 a year. Alifa Education works with families across the Belt and Road region and provides the China-based guardianship the law requires for boarders under 18.
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Sources
- LEH International School Foshan, School Fee Information 2026–2027. Tuition by year group, boarding fees, annual-payment discount, tuition and boarding inclusions, and extra fees.
- LEH International School Foshan, Admissions Fees & Refund Information, 2026. Application fee (RMB 2,000), enrolment deposit (RMB 18,000), offer-response and deposit deadlines.
- LEH International School Foshan, Scholarships & Exhibitions. Award categories (Academic, Music, Art, Sports, STEM), 10% value, entry points and awards per year.
- LEH International School Foshan official website — leh-foshan.cn. Curriculum and stages, headteacher, house system, 8C values, campus facilities and Saturday academies.
- LEH International School Foshan, Accreditation & Certifications. COBIS Patron's accredited membership, Cambridge Assessment International Education, Pearson Edexcel, the Boarding Schools' Association (BSA), UCAS and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award.
- Statements from LEH International School Foshan, September 2026. 2026 IGCSE and A-Level results, university destinations 2024–2026, 100% Year 13 offers, student numbers and nationalities, boarding places, and minimum one-year enrolment.
By Emmanuel Usang, Alifa Education. Published January 2026. Last verified 2026-09-24. Fees and admission rules change — confirm with the school before making any payment.
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