International Schools in China
Compare 65 international schools in China. Filter by curriculum, fees (average RMB 104,112), location, and more to find the right international school now.
Edited by Aziza Francienne · B2C Marketing Manager
- Schools listed
- 65
- Curricula
- 27
- Average annual fee
- RMB 104,112
- Fee range
- RMB 2,000 – 344,900
More school facts
- Most common curriculum
- IB (PYP) (20 schools)
- Average school size
- 1,183 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- Beijing National Day School International Department
- Oldest
- Beijing National Day School International Department (1952)
- With boarding
- 24
About international schools in China
China offers a range of international schools for expat families, with options spanning British, IB, American, and other curricula. Families relocating here will find schools at various price points, from affordable to premium institutions with world-class facilities.
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12 international schools in Shanghai
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2 international schools in Chengdu
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Curricula
There are 65 international schools in China covering 27 curricula. The most widely offered are IB (PYP) (20), IB (DP) (19), Cambridge A Levels (19), IB (MYP) (18), Chinese National Curriculum (18). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.
Fees & what they cover
Annual tuition across China runs from about RMB 2,000 to RMB 344,900, averaging roughly RMB 104,112. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Admissions & timing
Sought-after schools in China run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.
Boarding
24 of the 65 schools offer boarding — useful if you're relocating or want weekly or full boarding.
How doris stays impartial
doris lists every international school in China we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.