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IB Curriculum International Schools in Macau

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About international schools in Macau

IB curriculum schools in Macau form a small, distinct group within a compact, multilingual city: the IB is offered by only a handful of local international schools and usually covers parts of the IB continuum rather than every programme at every campus. Instruction is commonly English-medium, with substantial Mandarin and Cantonese language programmes and support for English-language learners; some schools combine an IB programme with another national curriculum. Annual school fees vary by age and school but in recent published school schedules typically run from roughly MOP 80,000 for younger years to around MOP 170,000 for senior secondary, and families who hold Macau ID cards may be eligible for government subventions that reduce net cost. Admissions follow Macau’s central and school-based processes - central registration for first-time kindergarten places in the early year, school interviews or placement tests, application fees and deposits, and occasional mid-year entry when vacancies arise - so relocating families should check residency and document rules well before applying.

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At a glance 4 schools · avg fee MOP 131,725
Schools listed
4
Curricula
7
Average annual fee
MOP 131,725
Fee range
MOP 82,830 – 168,000
Most common curriculum
IB (DP) (4 schools)
Average school size
991 pupils
Largest by enrolment
The International School of Macao
Oldest
Kao Yip Middle School (KYIS) (1975)
With boarding
1

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FAQs for Macau

How many schools in Macau actually offer IB programmes?
There are only a small number of IB World Schools in Macau; the IB’s country listing shows a single school offering the PYP and MYP, and three schools offering the Diploma Programme, so IB provision is concentrated and varies by programme.
Which IB programmes are available and what ages do they cover?
The IB offers four programmes across the 3 - 19 age range: the Primary Years Programme (PYP) typically for ages 3 - 12, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for about 11 - 16, and the Diploma Programme (DP) for roughly 16 - 19. Schools in Macau may offer one or more of those programmes rather than the full continuum, so check each school’s authorised programmes.
What languages of instruction and language support should we expect?
Most IB international schools in Macau use English as the primary language of instruction while running substantial Mandarin and Cantonese language teaching; bilingual models and strong additional-language (EAL/ELL) support are commonly advertised. Macau itself is multilingual (Cantonese, Mandarin, English and Portuguese feature in the public sphere), so schools often describe explicitly how they teach Chinese languages alongside English.
How much do IB international schools in Macau usually cost, and are there extra charges?
Published fee schedules from local international schools show yearly tuition differing by level (for example, kindergarten-to-secondary bands around MOP 80,000 up to about MOP 170,000), and most schools itemise additional costs such as application fees, deposits, exam charges, school trips, bus services and lunches. Macau residents with the appropriate ID may receive government subvention toward fees at some schools; non-resident applicants should also budget for application and seat-reservation deposits.
What is the typical admissions rhythm and what documents will relocating families need?
For first-time kindergarten (K1) enrolment Macau operates a central registration run by the Education and Youth Development Bureau with application windows in the early part of the year and subsequent school interviews or placement days; many international schools then publish specific interview, test and deposit dates in March - April and will maintain waiting lists. Schools generally require identity/residence documents (passport, Macau ID or stay/residence permit), previous school reports or translations where applicable, and payment of non-refundable application fees and deposits to reserve places.
What should parents compare when choosing an IB school in Macau?
Compare the exact IB authorisations on offer (which programmes and which year groups), the language provision and EAL services, pastoral and special-educational support, typical class sizes and the school’s approach to university guidance or post-16 pathways. Also check published fee schedules and what is included, whether the school receives Macau government subvention for residents, and the practicalities of location, transport and after-school care for your family.