20 Best International Schools in China (2024)

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Below, we have compiled our top 20 international schools in China according to our users. However, there are another 128 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.

Out of a total of 148 International Schools in China.

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

Wuhan Yangtze International School 20 Best International Schools in China (1)

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.

AISB-Hope International 20 Best International Schools in China (2)

AISB-Hope International is a Grade 1 to Grade 12 character-focused school serving children of expatriate families in the Beijing community. It follows American-based curriculum and academic standards. AISB-Hope offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses for its high school students. All classes other than Chinese are taught in English. Curricular programs include STEM, humanities, fine arts, and philosophy. AISB-Hope provides support to students with diverse learning needs as well as tailored support for English language learners. Students participate in ISAC, JISAC, and BASE sports leagues. AISB-Hope International is accredited by ACS WASC and ACSI. It offers SAT, PSAT, AP, MAP, and ACT for its students.

City
Beijing
Curriculum
American
Language of instruction
English
Ages
5 to 18
Yearly fees - 2022/2023
from: 元148,000
to: 元276,000

Shekou International School 20 Best International Schools in China (3)

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, German, French
Languages of instruction
English, French, German
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: 元168,000
to: 元278,000

Hangzhou International School 20 Best International Schools in China (4)

Hangzhou International School is a non-profit IB World school which provides a rigorous, high-caliber academic program for all ages of international students. HIS is an inclusive community-centered school. HIS is the longest serving international school in Hangzhou and is the only WASC internationally accredited and IB authorized school in Zhejiang Province.

City
Hangzhou
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: 元197,500
to: 元250,000

Wahaha International School 20 Best International Schools in China (5)

Wahaha International School (WIS) provides a caring and supportive learning environment with a culture that encourages students to ask questions, be innovative, and make mistakes, while respectfully accepting each individual for who they are. WIS cultivates responsible, independent, lifelong learners with good character, empathy and leadership qualities. Wahaha International School (WIS) is a non-profit, English-language immersion international school located in Hangzhou, currently serving students in Kindergarten through Grade 10, with high school within the next couple years.

City
Hangzhou
Curriculum
IB, International
Language of instruction
English
Ages
6 to 16
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: 元155,000
to: 元175,000

Swiss School Beijing 20 Best International Schools in China (6)

Discover Swiss excellence at the Swiss School of Beijing, located on the prestigious campus of the Western Academy of Beijing. From preschool to grade 5, we offer German-language, mixed-age classes that focus on holistic learning based on the Swiss curriculum. The children benefit from a diverse education in a multicultural environment. Join our community!

City
Beijing
Curriculum
Swiss
Language of instruction
German
Ages
3 to 11
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: 元193,000
to: 元254,000

Beijing BISS International School

Beijing BISS International School was founded in 1994 by its sister school, ISS International School in Singapore, as an independent proprietary, co-educational, English-language day school offering an international curriculum for Pre-Kindergarten - Grade 12 students from the expatriate community of Beijing. The 11,000 square meter campus is conveniently located near major expatriate residential areas in central Beijing, located just of the North of Third Ring Road, close to the Olympic Games Village.

City
Beijing
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 18
This school does not make their fees public.

3e International School 20 Best International Schools in China (7)

3e International School, since its founding by the Jonathan KS Choi Foundation in August 2005, has grown into one of the leading bilingual international schools in Beijing, providing a world-class education for children in Nursery through Elementary.

City
Beijing
Curriculum
International, Research-based
Languages of instruction
English, Chinese
Ages
2 to 12
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: 元206,000
to: 元228,900
Reviews

(4 reviews)

Buena Vista Concordia International School 20 Best International Schools in China (8)

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 - 2023/2024
from: 元188,000
to: 元188,000
Reviews

(13 reviews)

QSI International School of Shenzhen 20 Best International Schools in China (9)

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
IB, American
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
This school does not make their fees public.

The British School of Beijing, Sanlitun 20 Best International Schools in China (10)

Located in the heart of downtown Beijing in the leafy Embassy district, we are the only English national curriculum Early Years and Primary school in the area. Our school has a strong community feel and our student body is made up of over 60 different nationalities offering children a truly international educational experience.
We are part of the worldwide Nord Anglia Education family. Through our Global Campus students have opportunities for extended learning beyond the classroom through unique challenges and activities, connecting students around the world to learn together every day.

City
Beijing
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
1 to 11
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: 元229,400
to: 元290,500

Merchiston International School 20 Best International Schools in China (11)

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 - 2023/2024
from: 元200,000
to: 元370,000

Maple Leaf Foreign Nationals' School - Wuhan 20 Best International Schools in China (12)

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.

Western Academy of Beijing 20 Best International Schools in China (13)

Learning at WAB is a transformative process which is intentional and iterative, challenging and joyful, and serves an authentic purpose. As an independent, non-profit international school, licensed in China as a 'School for Children of Foreign Nationals', WAB has complete control of our own curriculum, and we are able to design learning for students based on the best of education from around the world.
WAB's Curriculum is based on the IB programme frameworks and a selection of global standards and resources, ensuring progression through the years. Our standards-informed curriculum is adaptable and secure, challenging and joyful, and serves the authentic purpose of developing knowledgeable global citizens.
Throughout their education at WAB, students are empowered to have voice, choice and ownership of their learning. Using innovative teaching and learning strategies, our learners are taught to plan, research, take action and reflect on their learning. At all stages, student needs and interests help shape the curriculum and learning.

City
Beijing
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: 元232,200
to: 元355,000

EtonHouse International School Suzhou 20 Best International Schools in China (14)

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

YK Pao School 20 Best International Schools in China (15)

A School for Tomorrow’s China.
An Education for Tomorrow's World.
YK Pao School is a pioneering international Chinese school. The school is a private non-profit institution founded in 2007, in memory of Sir Yue-Kong Pao, the renowned Chinese businessman and philanthropist. With around 1,600 students from China and overseas, the school offers a unique Year 1-12 educational programme that is based on the Chinese National Curriculum, draws where necessary on other curricula, and is designed to meet our school's needs and educational aspirations.
Since its inception, the school has adhered to three educational missions: developing the whole-person; passing on Chinese cultural traditions; and fostering an international perspective. Pao School's innovative education programme nurtures the emotional, social, physical and intellectual being and prepares students to become engaged and responsible global citizens of the 21st century.
Pao School is divided into Primary, Middle and High School. Both the Primary School (Years 1-5) and Middle School (Years 6-8) are located in Shanghai's Changning District, while the High School (Years 9-12) is located in Songjiang District and offers boarding.

City
Shanghai
Curriculum
IB, British, Chinese
Languages of instruction
English, Chinese
Ages
6 to 18
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: 元168,000
to: 元210,000

Harrow Shenzhen 20 Best International Schools in China (16)

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 16
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: 元284,300
to: 元338,000

International School of Beijing 20 Best International Schools in China (17)

We are an inspiring international community in Beijing, where thinkers and leaders find their place in the world and serve others. So that our learning is at its best, we build strong relationships and set high expectations together. We are committed to challenging and joyful learning with the freedom to explore.

City
Beijing
Curriculum
IB, American
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: 元232,800
to: 元333,300

Shanghai Hong Qiao International School 20 Best International Schools in China (18)

We are an environmentally minded community of learners, dedicated to impacting positive change in Shanghai.

City
Shanghai
Curriculum
IB, American
Language of instruction
English
Ages
1 to 18
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: 元173,500
to: 元247,800
Reviews

(1 review)

Keystone Academy 20 Best International Schools in China (19)

Keystone Academy is an innovative and unique school in China and the world. It draws from Chinese, American and International learning traditions and weaves them into a powerful bilingual education model. It is truly one-of-its kind in China.
Keystone Academy includes a boarding program, optional in grades seven and eight, and mandatory in grades 9-12.

City
Beijing
Curriculum
IB, American, Chinese
Languages of instruction
English, Chinese
Ages
5 to 18
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: 元260,000
to: 元402,500

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Summary

What are the best international schools in China?

  1. Wuhan Yangtze International School
  2. AISB-Hope International
  3. Shekou International School
  4. Hangzhou International School
  5. Wahaha International School
  6. Swiss School Beijing
  7. Beijing BISS International School
  8. 3e International School
  9. Buena Vista Concordia International School
  10. QSI International School of Shenzhen
  11. The British School of Beijing, Sanlitun
  12. Merchiston International School
  13. Maple Leaf Foreign Nationals' School - Wuhan
  14. Western Academy of Beijing
  15. EtonHouse International School Suzhou
  16. YK Pao School
  17. Harrow Shenzhen
  18. International School of Beijing
  19. Shanghai Hong Qiao International School
  20. Keystone Academy
20 Best International Schools in China (2024)

FAQs

What is the most prestigious high school in China? ›

Top 10 Best High Schools in China
Sl NoName of the SchoolLocation
1Tsinghua University High SchoolBeijing
2Shanghai High SchoolShanghai
3Hwa Chong International School (HCIS)Guangzhou
4Peking University Affiliated High SchoolBeijing
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Feb 28, 2024

Which university in China is best for international students? ›

  • Tsinghua University. China|Beijing. ...
  • Peking University. China|Beijing. ...
  • Shanghai Jiao Tong University. China|Shanghai. ...
  • Zhejiang University. China|Hangzhou. ...
  • University of Science & Technology of China, CAS. China|Hefei. ...
  • Huazhong University of Science & Technology. ...
  • University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, CAS. ...
  • Fudan University.

How many international schools are there in China? ›

The international middle/ senior school has always been a key part of the international education industry. Statistics show that there are 1,300 international schools in China mainland in 2022, hosting nearly 550,000 students and 150,000 teaching staff.

What is the tier 1 university in China? ›

Tsinghua University and Peking University are the top two universities in China this year, according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024.

What is the strictest school in China? ›

Hengshui High School strictly enforces the curriculum for students. Students wake up at 5:30 AM every day and start housekeeping before starting running exercises at 5:40 AM on the playground. Morning reading starts after the running exercise, and breakfast is served to the students in batches at 6:30 AM.

What is the hardest college to get into in China? ›

Fudan University

Fudan University is a C9 League University, meaning it is one of the most prestigious and selective in China. It is one of the hardest universities to gain admission to.

What is the Harvard of China? ›

Tsinghua University
TypePublic
Established1911
Endowment~$6 billion (2023)
PresidentLi Luming
Chinese name
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Are Chinese universities better than us? ›

Since the caliber of a nation's education system directly influences its future innovators, scientists, and overall economy, a comparison of the two countries' systems may provide valuable insights. In terms of conventional academic metrics, China's education system outperforms that of the United States.

Can an American go to college in China? ›

These days, only about 700 American students are studying at Chinese universities, down from a peak of close to 25,000 a decade ago, while there are nearly 300,000 Chinese students at U.S. schools.

Are international schools in China expensive? ›

China is the most expensive country in Asia for international education. 4 Chinese cities are included in the top 10 most expensive locations in the continent.

How long is school in China a day? ›

Taiwan leads with the longest school day globally, clocking in at 10 hours. This extensive timeframe is indicative of the country's rigorous academic culture. Following closely is China, with students dedicating about 9 hours and 30 minutes to school each day.

How much is the teacher salary in China? ›

The average salary for Teacher is CN¥28,083 per month in the China. The average additional cash compensation for a Teacher in the China is CN¥2,083, with a range from CN¥833 - CN¥3,500. Salaries estimates are based on 1269 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Teacher employees in China.

What is the most prestigious school in China? ›

Peking University is ranked among the world's best in many of the 48 subjects covered by the subject rankings, achieving top 20 positions for chemistry, dentistry, modern languages, linguistics, materials sciences and more.

Which university is easiest in China for international students? ›

  • List Of Universities With A High Acceptance Rate For International Students in China.
  • Fudan University.
  • Tsinghua University.
  • Tongji University.
  • Xi'an Jiaotong University.
  • Central South University.
  • Zhengzhou University.
  • Harbin Institute Of Technology.
Sep 27, 2023

What is the top 1% in China? ›

Chinese resident with assets of just under $1.1 million were considered part of the 1% in 2023, according to the report. As recent as 2020, even $850,000 would have been considered enough to be part of the 1% in China.

What is the highest level of education in China? ›

Education System in China
PrimaryPrimary School6–12
SecondaryJunior (Lower) Secondary School12–15
SecondarySenior (Upper) Secondary School15–18
Post-secondaryShort Cycle (Zhuanke)18–20
TertiaryBachelor's Degrees18–22
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What is the highest class in China? ›

At the very top of the Chinese class structure are the elites. This includes not only political elites but also the wealthy and the popular.

What is the highest grade in China? ›

Four-Scale
GradeScaleGrade Description
A85.00 - 100.00Excellent (优秀)
B75.00 - 84.99Good (良好)
C60.00 - 74.99Satisfactory (中等)
D0.00 - 59.99Fail (不及格)
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What is the top ranked institution of higher learning in China? ›

The highest ranked universities in Beijing are Tsinghua University which offers a selection of master's programs in English and Peking University which aims to increase the number of programs taught in English in order to attract more international students.

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