International Schools in China

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Discover 800+ international and bilingual K-12 schools in China. Find the best public, private, and expatriate schools with our complete guides, top 10 rankings, and admission tips. Get expert insights on school selection, academic programs, and enrollment process. Make informed decisions for your child's education in China with our detailed school reviews and parent resources.

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Korean Schools in China: Can My Child Actually Enrol?

Mainland China has twelve schools accredited by Korea's Ministry of Education, teaching 4,774 students. All twelve teach the Korean school programme in Korean, and eight take Korean nationals only. The two schools that teach fully in English hold no Korean accreditation at all.
John Wong / / 45 minutes read

Entrance Tests, Scholarships and Principal Interviews at International Schools in China

International schools in China test incoming foreign students aged 14 to 18 using assessments built for a different purpose. This guide explains MAP Growth, CAT4, Cambridge Insight and WIDA, why none has a pass mark, how scores decide scholarships, and what happens in the online principal interview.
John Wong / / 51 minutes read

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.
John Wong / / 36 minutes read

Thomas Schools of China: All 4 Campuses Compared

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.
Emmanuel Usang / / 51 minutes read

Wellington College China: Every School, Fees & Curriculum

A clear 2026 guide to Wellington College China: the three Wellington College International schools and three Hiba Academy bilingual schools. Covers curriculum, exam results, who can enroll at each, fees for every campus, boarding, and how to apply with local guardianship support.
Emmanuel Usang / / 63 minutes read

Maple Leaf International Schools in China: The Complete Guide for International Families

A clear 2026 guide to Maple Leaf schools in China: the five school types, which campuses admit foreign passport holders; the new World School Program; tuition; and admissions.
Emmanuel Usang / / 39 minutes read

Harbin Meijia Foreign Language School: Is It Worth It?

Harbin Meijia Foreign Language School teaches Russian as a required subject and runs a Sino-Canadian diploma pathway. Class sizes stay small, tuition stays well below Beijing or Shanghai rates, and boarding starts from Grade 4. Alifa breaks down the fees, admissions steps, and who this school suits.
Emmanuel Usang / / 40 minutes read

SPGS International School Chengdu: Can Students Thrive Here?

Is the St Paul's Girls' School name in Chengdu backed by real governance or just branding? We checked the school's own published pages — location, fees, safeguarding, and the exact licensing relationship with London — so you don't have to.
Emmanuel Usang / / 45 minutes read

Beijing vs Kunming World Youth Academy (BWYA vs KWYA) Guide

Beijing (BWYA) and Kunming (KWYA) World Youth Academy share a brand but not ownership—and cost about 3x apart. A 2026 fact-checked comparison of their structure, IB curriculum, fees, and university results, plus the study-visa and resident-guardian reality for international families in China
Emmanuel Usang / / 43 minutes read

Wycombe Abbey Schools in China: Campuses, Fees, and Curriculum

A clear guide to Wycombe Abbey's schools in China: how they relate to the UK school, who operates them, the Changzhou, Hangzhou, and Hong Kong campuses, 2025–26 fees, university outcomes, and why the Nanjing campus closed in June 2026.
Emmanuel Usang / / 45 minutes read

Shenzhen Academy of International Education (SAIE): The Complete Guide for ASEAN Families

Everything ASEAN families need to know about Shenzhen Academy of International Education (SAIE): four accreditations (WASC, College Board, ACT GAC, Pearson Edexcel), three curricula (AP, HKDSE, International Arts), 2026-2027 fees, foreign-passport eligibility from Grade 6, and where graduates go.
Emmanuel Usang / / 45 minutes read

International School of Sanya vs. Sanya Haiya Foreign Language School: Which One is Right for Your Child?

The International School of Sanya and Sanya Haiya Foreign Language School share one campus in Hainan but hold different licenses. The International School of Sanya takes non-Chinese passports only; Sanya Haiya admits all nationalities. Your child's eligibility comes down to passport, not preference.
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