Sino-Canada School (中加枫华国际学校): Quick Answers
Sino-Canada School (中加枫华国际学校) is a private K–12 school in Fenhu High-tech Zone, Wujiang District, Suzhou, Jiangsu, on the border with Shanghai and beside Dianshan Lake. Founded in 2003, it has kindergarten, primary, junior high and high school divisions. Its international high school offers the British Columbia (BC) programme, A-Level and AP, alongside China–Japan and UBC direct-entry pathways, and a separate regular high school follows the Chinese curriculum for the gaokao.
Fee information obtained directly from Maggie Zheng of Sino-Canada School’s admissions office in 2026 puts annual tuition between RMB 33,000 (kindergarten) and RMB 96,000 (Grades 10–12). The school also quotes total annual fees of RMB 80,000 (primary), RMB 90,000 (middle school) and RMB 130,000 (high school), and lists a boarding fee of RMB 6,000 per year. See the full fee breakdown.
This guide combines those figures with the school’s 2026 handbook and curriculum brochure and its official 2026 announcements on admissions, scholarships and results, so parents can compare programmes, costs, admissions steps and boarding logistics in one place. Claims published by the school are labelled school-reported.
Sino-Canada School Videos
Four videos about Sino-Canada School (中加枫华国际学校) from the K-12 Excellence Hub YouTube channel.
Sino-Canada School at a Glance
| Name | Sino-Canada School · 中加枫华国际学校 (中加楓華國際學校). Other names the school uses: Sino-Canada International School; 苏州枫华学校 (district enrolment system); 苏州加拿大国际学校 (website title). |
| School type | Private K–12 school with an international high school and a regular Chinese high school; describes itself as a boarding school. |
| Founded | 2003 School-reported. The regular high school opened in 2021. |
| Location | No.1 Kangli Avenue, Fenhu High-tech Zone, Wujiang, Suzhou, Jiangsu, at the Shanghai (Qingpu) and Suzhou (Wujiang) border. The school’s directions give about 40 minutes by car from Shanghai, 50 from Suzhou and 100 from Hangzhou. |
| Divisions and ages | Kindergarten (ages 3–6) · Primary (G1–G6, ages 6–12) · Middle school (G7–G9) · International high school (G10–G12) · Regular high school (Chinese curriculum) |
| High school pathways | BC · A-Level · AP · China–Japan · UBC direct-entry class · art high school · China–undergraduate bridging (中本贯通) · regular high school (gaokao) |
| Quoted tuition | RMB 33,000 (kindergarten) to RMB 96,000 (G10–G12) per year. See Fees |
| Boarding fee | RMB 6,000 per year, as listed by the school. See Fees |
| Registration fee | RMB 200 (2026 handbook) |
| Scholarships | 2026 high school policy: tuition waivers or reductions linked to Zhongkao or IELTS/TOEFL scores. See Scholarships |
| Campus | About 550 mu (roughly 36.7 hectares or 90.6 acres), including a 330 mu teaching area (school’s 2026 admissions announcement) |
| Authorisations and accreditation | BC offshore-school certification · OxfordAQA and Pearson Edexcel A-Level centre status · College Board AP · British Council IELTS Model School · Cognia (announced July 2026; scope not stated) School-reported |
| 2026 university offers | 693 in the school’s 19 May 2026 announcement (data as of May); “over 700” in its 30 June 2026 announcement School-reported. These are offers, not enrolments. |
| Ranking | Forbes China international schools 2024: No. 40 nationally and Top 3 in Suzhou School-reported |
| Official admissions | Hotline 400 188 5070 · National Admissions Office, Shanghai · www.sinocanada.cn |
| Alifa school directory | alifaedtech.com/schools/sino-canada-school |
Sino-Canada School Fees 2026-2027
Sino-Canada School’s tuition ranges from RMB 33,000 per year in kindergarten to RMB 96,000 per year in high school (Grades 10–12). The school also quotes total annual fees of RMB 80,000 for primary school, RMB 90,000 for middle school and RMB 130,000 for high school, and lists a boarding fee of RMB 6,000 per year.
Fees by school level
The following tuition and annual fee figures were provided directly by Maggie Zheng of Sino-Canada School’s admissions office in 2026. School-reported
| School level | Annual tuition (RMB) | Total annual fee quoted by the school (RMB) |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 33,000 | Not provided |
| Primary school (G1–G6) | 50,000 | 80,000 |
| Middle school (G7–G9) | 66,000 | 90,000 |
| High school (G10–G12) | 96,000 | 130,000 |
| Boarding fee | RMB 6,000 per year |
The school also named eating, textbooks, uniforms, outings and deposits as additional fee categories, but it did not give individual amounts, and it has not confirmed whether the boarding fee is included in the annual totals above. The figures are general quotes by school level; the school has not said whether they differ by programme (BC, A-Level, AP or the regular high school).
Registration fee and payment
Source: Sino-Canada School Handbook 2026, Application Instructions (pp. 45–46). For tuition waivers and reductions, see the 2026 scholarship policy.
Before you pay: what to confirm with the school
To compare boarding costs elsewhere, see our guides to boarding schools in China, or view the Sino-Canada School profile in the Alifa school directory.
Sources: fee figures from Sino-Canada School’s admissions office; Sino-Canada School Handbook 2026. Fees may change, so confirm current figures with the school before making any payment.
Sino-Canada School Scholarships: 2026 Policy
On 30 June 2026 the school published its high school new-student scholarship policy for the 2026 intake. It covers three groups: the regular high school, the international high school and the UBC direct-entry class. Awards are based on Zhongkao results (China’s senior-high entrance exam) or IELTS/TOEFL scores. The school’s posters refer to tuition only; they do not say that boarding, meals or other charges are covered. School-reported
Regular high school (gaokao track)
| Award | Zhongkao score | Tuition benefit |
|---|---|---|
| First-class | 640 or above | Tuition fully waived |
| Second-class | 610 or above | Tuition halved |
The poster does not state how many years these waivers last.
International high school
| Award | Requirement (any one) | Tuition benefit |
|---|---|---|
| First-class | Zhongkao total at 92% or more of the local total score; or IELTS 7 or above; or TOEFL 95 or above | One year of high school tuition |
| Second-class | 88% or more; or IELTS 6.5 or above; or TOEFL 85 or above | 50% of one year’s tuition |
| Third-class | 85% or more; or IELTS 6 or above; or TOEFL 70 or above | 25% of one year’s tuition |
The poster does not say which international programmes (BC, A-Level, AP or China–Japan) the awards cover.
UBC direct-entry class (2026 Grade 9 graduates nationwide)
| Three-year tuition benefit | Requirement (any one) |
|---|---|
| Fully waived | 2026 Suzhou Zhongkao above 640; or 2026 Shanghai Zhongkao above 645; or IELTS above 7; or TOEFL above 95 |
| Half waived | 2026 Suzhou Zhongkao above 610; or 2026 Shanghai Zhongkao above 615; or IELTS above 6; or TOEFL above 75 |
How to read these awards. They are percentages or durations of tuition for the relevant programme. The school has not broken tuition down by programme, so Alifa does not convert them into RMB amounts. The school reserves final interpretation of the policy, and these are the 2026 intake terms; ask which policy applies to later intakes.
Other points from the school
Sources: Sino-Canada School announcement “2026 High School Scholarship Policy” (sinocanada.cn, 30 June 2026), with the thresholds read from its scholarship poster images; Sino-Canada School Handbook 2026.
Sino-Canada School 2026 Handbook (PDF)
The Sino-Canada School 2026 Handbook is the school’s own English-language brochure. It introduces the school’s history, mission and international accreditations, and sets out the programmes it offers from kindergarten to high school.
Tuition amounts are not in the handbook; see the Fees section. It is published by the school, so its claims are school-reported, and Alifa is not affiliated with the school.
Overview, Campus & Accreditation
The school and its divisions
Sino-Canada School was founded in 2003 with the approval of Chinese and Canadian education authorities. The handbook describes it as one of the earliest institutions in East China able to offer Canadian secondary programmes and diplomas to Chinese and international students. It now has kindergarten, primary, junior high and international high school divisions, plus a Chinese national-curriculum high school that opened in 2021. A December 2020 BC inspection report reproduced in the handbook describes the BC programme and a Chinese K–12 school operating on one campus under the Sino-Canada School name, with some shared facilities.
Location and campus
The school is at No.1 Kangli Avenue, Fenhu High-tech Zone, Wujiang, Suzhou, where Shanghai’s Qingpu district meets Suzhou’s Wujiang district. Its official directions give about 40 minutes by car from Shanghai, 50 from Suzhou and 100 from Hangzhou. The National Admissions Office is in Shanghai (Changning District).
Campus size. The school’s 2026 admissions announcement says the education park covers about 550 mu (roughly 36.7 hectares or 90.6 acres), of which 330 mu (about 22 hectares) is the teaching area. The English handbook gives “550 acres” and “330 acres” on one page and “500-acre” on another. Those figures do not match the official one and appear to be a unit error (mu rendered as acres), so this guide uses the official announcement.
The announcement also refers to a new campus “about to open”; ask which buildings your child’s division will use.
Authorisation, accreditation and partnerships
| Type | What the school reports |
|---|---|
| Authorisation | BC Ministry of Education offshore-school certification for the BC programme, with annual inspections and the BC Dogwood Diploma (handbook; certificate shown in the brochure). |
| Exam-centre status | OxfordAQA approved centre and Pearson Edexcel centre recognition for A-Level (certificates shown in the 2026 brochure). |
| Programme authorisation | College Board Advanced Placement (AP), described by the school as officially authorised. |
| Recognition | British Council IELTS Model School; Cambridge CEQ international language assessment partner school (2026 announcements). |
| Accreditation | Cognia, announced on 24 July 2026. The announcement does not state which divisions or programmes are covered, the accreditation level or its term, and we found no independent listing, so confirm the scope with the school. |
| Partnerships | University of British Columbia (direct-entry class); University of Regina (cooperation agreement, 2023). BC School Districts 43 and 8 appear as logos in the brochure without a described arrangement. |
Inspection and ranking claims
These are five separate claims. All are school-reported (handbook 2026 and official announcements); Alifa has not independently verified them.
| BC inspections passed | Passed the BC Ministry of Education’s annual inspection certification for 22 consecutive years. |
| Perfect inspection scores | Perfect scores in the BC annual inspections for 10 consecutive years, 2016–2025. |
| BC offshore ranking | Ranked the No. 1 BC offshore school worldwide for 8 consecutive years. |
| Size in China | Largest Canadian BC offshore school in China for 10 consecutive years. |
| Forbes China | 2024 Forbes China international schools ranking: No. 40 nationally and Top 3 in Suzhou. |
Milestones
Academic Programmes
The school separates its high school into several international pathways and a regular Chinese pathway. The table shows what each one is and what the school says it leads to; confirm the details for your child’s grade with the admissions office.
| Pathway | What it is | Leads to and notes |
|---|---|---|
| BC programme | The British Columbia high school curriculum, delivered by foreign teachers. Students are registered in the BC system and take BC provincial exams in Grades 10–12. Graduation needs 80 credits, including compulsory English, maths, social studies, science, career-life education, art and PE. | BC Dogwood Diploma; credits are transferable. 2026 intake: 50 places. |
| A-Level | Delivered through OxfordAQA and Pearson Edexcel. Grade 10: six IGCSE subjects plus Chinese. Grades 11–12: English plus three or four chosen subjects (for example maths, further maths, physics, chemistry, economics, accounting, English literature), with IELTS preparation. An Oxford Pilot Class serves high achievers. | A-Level qualifications. 2026 intake: 30 places. |
| AP | College Board Advanced Placement courses; AP studies begin in Grade 11. | Aimed at US and UK applications. AP places are not listed separately in the 2026 intake plan. |
| UBC direct-entry class | A joint class with the University of British Columbia (ranked 38th in the QS rankings, per the school). Students can take UBC-certified credit courses in Grades 11–12, taught on campus by UBC professors. | UBC accepts the school’s own course results as application evidence and, per the school, offers early-admission opportunities and dedicated scholarships. Options include a 4.5-year science bachelor’s plus Sauder master’s route and a 4+1 science and education double-bachelor’s route. The handbook describes the programme as pilot-first. UBC’s admission conditions are not published in the sources reviewed, so treat admission as conditional, not guaranteed. 2026 intake: 30 places. |
| China–Japan (International Bridging Program) | A 3+4 model: three years at the school combining the domestic college-entrance-exam curriculum with a direct-admission pathway to partner Japanese universities, then four years at a university in Japan. | A bachelor’s degree accredited by China’s Ministry of Education (handbook). The handbook describes a contractual admission guarantee on completion; ask for the written terms. 2026 intake: 30 places. |
| China–undergraduate bridging (中本贯通) | A seven-year (3+4) plan: Chinese regular high school courses with English and Japanese strengthening, then a 2+2 international undergraduate route with partner universities. | 30 places in the 2026 plan. The school’s page quotes a total programme cost of RMB 700,000–900,000 and a signed admission commitment (school-reported; terms not reviewed, and separate from the tuition figures in Fees). |
| Regular high school | The Chinese national curriculum for the gaokao, opened in 2021. | The school reports graduates admitted to 211 universities and arts conservatories. Scholarships here are based on Zhongkao scores. |
| Art high school | A three-year programme for junior high graduates who want to study art abroad. | Portfolio-focused preparation for art institutions abroad (handbook). |
| Programme for international students in China | BC and A-Level English courses at its core, with HSK Chinese, Chinese culture courses and electives. | Prepares students for the mainland undergraduate entrance exam for international students or for universities in English-speaking countries (handbook). |
Kindergarten, primary and middle school
The “dual qualification” claim
The school’s website says students are registered in both the Chinese and Canadian student-status systems and graduate with “dual qualifications” (中加两国双学历). The pages carrying this claim are undated, and they do not say which pathways or nationalities it covers. The 2026 handbook describes the BC Dogwood Diploma, A-Level qualifications and the Chinese regular high school separately. Ask the school in writing which certificates your child’s pathway awards.
Enrichment
The school reports 140 specialty courses plus student clubs, including equestrian, fencing, swimming, golf, fashion and product design, robotics and AI programming, and 3D printing (2026 admissions announcement). For comparison with other schools, browse our international schools in China and bilingual schools in China guides.
Admissions & International Students
Applications are made to the school. Alifa is an independent consultancy and is not the school’s admissions office.
2026 autumn intake plan
| Division | Entry point | Places |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | Small class; children turning 3, born 1 Sep 2022 – 31 Aug 2023 | 40 |
| Primary | Grade 1; children turning 6, born 1 Sep 2019 – 31 Aug 2020 | 80 |
| Middle school | Grade 7; current-year primary graduates | 120 |
| International high school | Grade 10 | BC 50 · UBC class 30 · A-Level 30 · China–Japan 30 · bridging 30 |
From the school’s 2026 autumn admissions announcement (16 June 2026). It said transfer-student applications were open in parallel, with no restriction by region or student registration status. Ask about current availability and the age cut-offs for your intake year.
How to apply: five steps
- Application form. Complete it and submit it to the Admissions Office. The RMB 200 registration fee is paid at this step.
- Entrance test. All applicants take the school’s entrance exam and an English proficiency test, and the results are a reference for admission decisions. The Admissions Office arranges the time. The admissions office told Alifa in 2026 that online entrance tests can be arranged; tell them the grade you are applying for.
- Documents. Submit the application documents listed below.
- Offer. The school may hold an interview. Decisions are based on the entrance exam results, with the interview and placement test considered alongside the documents. Qualified applicants receive an offer and an Admission Letter.
- Enrolment. Read the enrolment instructions in the offer and report on the date in the Admission Letter, bringing the bank transfer receipt as proof of payment. Transfer students must complete their transfer procedures first.
Source: Sino-Canada School Handbook 2026, Application Instructions (pp. 45–46).
Application documents
The handbook lists two document sets. Which one applies depends on the applicant’s status, so confirm with the Admissions Office before you prepare copies.
| Set listed on handbook p. 45 | Set listed on handbook p. 46 (Step 3) |
|---|---|
| • Identification documents (Household Registration Booklet, ID card) • Five passport-style photos (1-inch or 2-inch) • Academic records: official transcript from the previous school and student handbook; junior middle school graduates also provide the Senior High School Entrance Examination (Zhongkao) score report • Proof of education: primary school graduation certificate (middle school applicants) or junior middle school graduation certificate (high school applicants) • Physical examination report from the past 6 months | • Photocopy of the applicant’s and parents’ passports (photo and personal-details page) • Five passport photos • Photocopy of the applicant’s qualification certificate and transcript • Original health report from a government-authorised hospital, or a health status certificate • Photocopy of a personal insurance certificate covering the whole admission period while studying in China |
International-student eligibility
The handbook and brochure list four categories of eligible applicants for the international students’ programme:
Requirements can differ by programme and applicant status, so ask the school which tests, documents and language support apply to your child.
Official admissions contacts
| Admissions hotline | 400 188 5070 |
| National Admissions Office | #30F Maxdo Center, #8 Xingyi Road, Changning District, Shanghai |
| School address | No.1 Kangli Avenue, Fenhu High-tech Zone, Wujiang, Suzhou, Jiangsu |
| Website | www.sinocanada.cn |
Alifa Education can help with enquiries and document preparation: admissions@alifaedtech.com. See also our international schools in China guides.
Boarding, Transport & Facilities
Boarding
The school describes itself as a boarding school and lists a boarding fee of RMB 6,000 per year (see Fees). Its news posts from 2024–2025 show boarding students at primary level, and the handbook lists eight dormitory buildings. Which grades can board, the room types and what the boarding fee covers are not specified in the sources we reviewed. The school’s primary and A-Level timetables include evening study, dormitory and bedtime routines.
Dining
The handbook describes three student cafeterias and eight on-campus eateries, a “gourmet street” of Chinese, Western and Korean dishes, regular hygiene audits, and a primary cafeteria staffed by certified nutritionists. How meals are charged is not stated (see Fees). School-reported
School bus
The 2026 handbook lists 13 weekly routes. Buses leave the school parking lot at 1:00 pm on Fridays and return on Sunday. All stop times except the start are estimates, mid-route stops on long routes need weekly registration, and changes are announced by the school. Fares are not stated.
| Route | Main stops listed | Sunday return to school |
|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Hongqiao | Hongqiao Railway Station, P9 ground-level bus park | 16:00 |
| Shanghai Xinzhuang | Meilong West Rd & Dushi Rd (Xinzhuang Metro south square) | 16:00 |
| Shanghai South Railway Station | Liuzhou Rd & Nanning Rd, Xuhui | 16:00 |
| Pudong, Shanghai | Hongshan Rd & Xueye Rd bus park (near Yaohua Rd station) | 15:30 |
| Suzhou | Panli Rd & Nanhuan West Rd (Youlian New Village) | 16:00 |
| Suzhou Industrial Park (Xiangcheng) | Jinxi St exit (Aeon Mall), Runfa | 15:20 |
| Wujiang and Suzhou New District | Jiangxing West Rd & Xitanghe Rd; Yunjie Rd and Hefushan Rd | 15:20 |
| Hangzhou | Hangzhou East Railway Station (West P parking); Hangzhou Grand Theatre | 14:00–14:30 |
| Kunshan and Taicang | Kunshan South Railway Station (west parking lot); Taicang Garden Hotel | 15:00–15:30 |
| Wuxi–Changzhou–Nanjing | Taihu Square (Wuxi); Changzhou Olympic Sports Center; Maqun Metro Station Exit 2 (Nanjing) | 12:00 (Nanjing) to 14:45 (Wuxi) |
| Changshu–Yancheng | Changshu Shopping Center; Rugao, Hai’an, Dongtai and Dafeng; Yancheng | 11:30 (Yancheng) to 15:30 (Changshu) |
| Qidong–Nantong | Nantong (west gate) and Haimen interchange; Lüsi exit; Qidong | 13:00 (Qidong) to 14:30 (Nantong) |
| Taixing–Jiangyin–Zhangjiagang | Zhangjiagang Traffic Building; Jiangyin North Toll Station; Jingjiang interchange; Taixing | 13:00 (Taixing) to 14:40 (Zhangjiagang) |
Source: Sino-Canada School Handbook 2026, School Bus Schedule. An older timetable on the school’s website (March 2024) lists 19 routes with some different stops and times, so use the school’s current timetable.
Campus facilities
| Buildings | 8 dormitory buildings, 3 academic buildings, 145 classrooms and 110 multifunctional rooms |
| Sports grounds | 85,000 m² outdoor sports field and a 6,000 m² indoor gymnasium |
| Equestrian centre | 3,000 m²: a 1,200 m² indoor arena, a 1,500 m² outdoor arena and 300 m² of stables with more than 20 horses; the handbook says coaches are selected by the Irish National Equestrian Federation |
| Fencing hall | 600 m² with 8 pistes |
| Swimming | 3,500 m² complex with an 8-lane main pool and a 4-lane secondary pool |
| Golf hall | 1,500 m² indoor hall using the TPI Junior programme |
| Music centre | 1,200 m² with a 400-seat music hall and more than 20 specialist classrooms |
| Library | 18,600 volumes, with English books and periodicals, e-books and online databases |
School-reported. Source: Sino-Canada School Handbook 2026, Campus Facilities and Dining (pp. 39–42). For other options, see our boarding schools in China guides.
University Results
Offers, not enrolments. All figures are school-reported counts of offers. One student can hold several offers, and the school’s posts do not state how many students graduated or how many accepted each offer. The 2026 and 2025 figures are different cohorts and are shown separately.
2026 graduating class
| Total offers | 693 in the school’s 19 May 2026 announcement (data as of May, still being updated). The school repeated the same figures on 15 June 2026, and its 30 June 2026 scholarship announcement says “over 700”. |
| World top-50 offers | 519 in the May announcement; “nearly 600” in the 30 June announcement. |
| Countries and regions | 13 |
| By destination (May announcement) | Australia 364 · Canada 159 · UK 102 · US 21 · other regions 47 (including Hong Kong, South Korea, the Netherlands, Hungary, Singapore, Japan, Thailand and Malaysia) |
The school lists offers from Imperial College London, UCL, King’s College London, Edinburgh and Manchester in the UK; McGill, Toronto and UBC in Canada; all eight Australian Group of Eight universities; and Michigan–Ann Arbor and Purdue in the US. It also reports offers from leading art schools. School-reported
2025 graduating class
The 2026 curriculum brochure reports that the 2025 graduating class received 841 offers, with 45% from world top-20 institutions, 90% from the top 50 and 95% from the top 100. School-reported
Division-level percentages
The school’s 2026 announcements also say that 55% of BC-division graduates received offers from world top-20 universities, 90% from the top 50 and 98% from the top 100, and that 60% of A-Level graduates received UK G5 offers and 98% top-100 offers. The year or cohort for these percentages is not stated. School-reported
University guidance
The Overseas Education Department of the school’s International Education Center, established in 2003, provides study-abroad consultation and application processing, BC course selection, university and major selection guidance, summer-school credit programmes, visa services and financial-preparation advice. The school holds an international education fair each autumn, with over 30 universities in 2024 and over 40 universities across 8 countries in 2025. School-reported
Sources: Sino-Canada School announcements of 19 May 2026 and 30 June 2026; Sino-Canada School Handbook 2026 and Curriculum Brochure 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sino-Canada School
1How much are Sino-Canada School fees?
Fee information provided directly by Maggie Zheng of Sino-Canada School’s admissions office in 2026: tuition is RMB 33,000 per year in kindergarten, RMB 50,000 in primary (G1–G6), RMB 66,000 in middle school (G7–G9) and RMB 96,000 in high school (G10–G12). The school’s quoted total annual fees are RMB 80,000 (primary), RMB 90,000 (middle school) and RMB 130,000 (high school); no kindergarten total was given. It also lists a boarding fee of RMB 6,000 per year.
2Is boarding included in the annual total?
The school has not confirmed this. It listed the RMB 6,000 boarding fee separately and named eating, textbooks, uniforms, outings and deposits as additional fee categories without amounts. Ask the admissions office to confirm in writing what each annual total covers.
3What other costs are there besides tuition?
The school named five additional categories (eating, textbooks, uniforms, outings and deposits) but gave no individual amounts or refund terms. The 2026 handbook lists a registration fee of RMB 200 at the application stage. Also ask about the school bus fare, any programme-specific charges and the academic year the quotes cover.
4Does Sino-Canada School offer scholarships?
Yes. Its 30 June 2026 announcement sets out new-student scholarships for the regular high school (Zhongkao 640 or above for a full tuition waiver, 610 or above for half), the international high school (25%, 50% or one full year of tuition, based on Zhongkao percentage, IELTS or TOEFL) and the UBC direct-entry class (three-year full or half waivers). The posters refer to tuition only. See the scholarships section for the thresholds.
5Which programmes can high school students choose?
The international high school lists BC (Dogwood Diploma), A-Level (OxfordAQA and Pearson Edexcel), AP, a China–Japan programme and a UBC direct-entry class. The school also runs a China–undergraduate bridging class, an art high school programme and a regular Chinese high school for the gaokao. The 2026 Grade 10 plan was BC 50, UBC class 30, A-Level 30, China–Japan 30 and bridging 30 places.
6Can foreign-passport students apply?
The handbook lists eligibility for foreign nationals, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan permanent residents, Chinese students with a valid overseas birth certificate, and Chinese children accompanying foreign nationals or compatriots who work and live in China. All applicants take the school’s entrance exam and an English proficiency test, and the admissions office told Alifa that online testing can be arranged. A passport-based document set, including proof of insurance for the study period, is listed on handbook p. 46.
7Does the school offer a dual diploma?
The school’s website says students are registered in both Chinese and Canadian student-status systems and graduate with “dual qualifications”, but those pages are undated and do not say which pathways or nationalities this covers. The 2026 handbook describes the BC Dogwood Diploma, A-Level qualifications and the Chinese regular high school separately. Ask the school in writing which certificates your child’s pathway awards.
8How do boarding and transport work?
The school describes itself as a boarding school and lists a boarding fee of RMB 6,000 per year; which grades can board and the room details are not specified. The 2026 handbook lists 13 weekly bus routes that leave the school at 1:00 pm on Fridays and return on Sundays. Fares are not stated.
9Where is Sino-Canada School?
At No.1 Kangli Avenue, Fenhu High-tech Zone, Wujiang, Suzhou, Jiangsu, on the Shanghai–Suzhou border. The school’s directions give about 40 minutes by car from Shanghai, 50 from Suzhou and 100 from Hangzhou. Its National Admissions Office is in Shanghai (Changning District); the hotline is 400 188 5070.
10What were the 2026 university results?
The school reported 693 offers in its 19 May 2026 announcement (data as of May; 519 from world top-50 institutions, across 13 countries and regions) and “over 700” in its 30 June 2026 announcement. These are offers rather than enrolments, and they are school-reported.
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Is Sino-Canada School the Right Fit for Your Family?
It may suit families who want a BC, A-Level or UBC-linked pathway within reach of Shanghai, with weekly school buses and a boarding option. The school publishes detailed 2026 information on admissions, scholarships and results, and its admissions office has shared tuition and annual fee figures.
Before you commit, ask the school in writing for an itemised cost breakdown (what the annual totals include, the additional fee amounts and the deposit’s refund terms), the boarding arrangements for your child’s grade, and the conditions attached to any scholarship or university pathway.
Alifa Education is an independent consultancy, not the school’s admissions office. To apply, contact the school directly (hotline 400 188 5070, www.sinocanada.cn). We can help with enquiries and document preparation.
✉ Ask Alifa About Sino-Canada School →Disclosure: Alifa Education Services is an independent education consultancy. We may earn a referral fee from schools when families enrol, at no extra cost to the family. This article is an independent guide and is not affiliated with Sino-Canada School. Verify all information with the school before any enrolment or payment decision.
Sources and how we handle conflicts
- Fee information obtained directly from Maggie Zheng of Sino-Canada School’s admissions office, 2026 (tuition, annual totals, boarding fee, additional fee categories, online entrance testing).
- Sino-Canada School Handbook 2026 and Curriculum Brochure 2026 (programmes, accreditations, application steps and documents, facilities, bus routes, 2025 results).
- Official 2026 announcements on sinocanada.cn: 2026 autumn admissions (16 June), 693 offers (19 May), high school scholarship policy (30 June) and Cognia accreditation (24 July).
- School website pages: contact and directions, school profile and bus timetable (March 2024).
- Alifa school directory: alifaedtech.com/schools/sino-canada-school
Source priority. Where sources differ we use the most recent dated official announcement over the handbook, and the handbook over older or undated website pages. We never blend figures from different years. Claims we cannot verify independently are labelled school-reported.
Reviewed October 2026. Fees, admissions requirements and results change; verify directly with Sino-Canada School before any enrolment or payment decision.
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