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Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
Dipont KCS Chengdu is an independent school in Chengdu's Xindu District, offering a bilingual, internationally oriented education for pupils aged 3 to 18. The campus is partnered with King's College School, Wimbledon, to support high‑profile university pathways and bespoke guidance. In Primary and Middle School, pupils follow the Chinese National Curriculum with international content, delivered by teams of Chinese and global teachers in a shared approach that blends creativity with rigorous academic practice. The Senior School provides an English‑based curriculum with Cambridge IGCSE and A‑level programmes, designed to prepare students for entry to leading universities worldwide. University counselling is available across all Senior School year groups, with bespoke Oxford/Cambridge support through KCS Wimbledon. Facilities include an Olympic‑size swimming pool, a 50m indoor pool, a 400m running track, a 600‑seat theatre, a black box studio and science laboratories. A broad co‑curricular programme promotes sport, performing arts, clubs, service and leadership opportunities.
No. 88 (North Gate), Mu Xi South Street, Xindu District, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
The Essentials
Dipont KCS Chengdu has typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English, Mandarin.
Location
The school is located in Chengdu, Xindu District. Address: No. 88 (North Gate), Mu Xi South Street, Xindu District, Chengdu.
Stages
Early Years (Ages 3-6); Primary School (Ages 7-12); Middle School (Ages 13-14); Senior School (Ages 15-18).
Type
Independent school
Country affiliation
Partnered with King's College School, Wimbledon in the United Kingdom.
Fees
Application fees
- No published application, registration or enrolment fee amount is available on the school's public fee-announcement pages.
Tuition fees (by year group and per term)
- The school does not publish a detailed timetable of tuition amounts by year group or per term on its publicly available fee pages for the current public postings. No numeric tuition figures for individual year groups or per-term amounts are presented on the school's tuition/fee announcement pages.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- There is no published billing schedule (for example: number of instalments or specific term-by-term due dates) or published payment-term policy on the publicly available fee pages. Parents should expect billing and payment instructions to be provided directly by the admissions or finance office at contract/enrolment, since no public schedule is posted.
Boarding fees (where boarding is offered)
- The school operates as a mixed boarding and day school (寄宿兼走读). Specific boarding fee amounts per year or per term are not published on the school's public fee pages.
Other costs (uniform, meals, transport, materials, extracurriculars, deposits)
- No published schedule of ancillary fees (uniform, textbooks, meals, school bus, deposit, refundable registration/re-enrolment deposit, or per-activity charges) is available on the school's public fee-announcement pages.
Refund information and withdrawal/termination charges
- A specific public refund or withdrawal/retention schedule (for example: refunds by period of attendance, percentage retained for early withdrawal, or administrative charges) is not published on the school's public fee pages.
- No public list of accepted payment methods (for example which banks, online payment platforms or card acceptance) is provided on the school's publicly posted fee pages. Contact details for admissions/finance are published for parents to obtain payment instructions.
Contact for fee figures and invoicing
- For official numeric fee figures, the school provides admissions contact details; parents should contact the admissions/finance office to obtain the current fee schedule and official invoice terms. The school's admissions contact information is published.
Summary of search outcome
- The school's public fee-announcement pages were reviewed and do not contain numeric tuition, boarding or ancillary fee figures in a publicly extractable schedule for the academic year postings available online; third-party summaries exist but no numeric fee table is published on the school's own public fee pages. Because no numeric amounts are published there, no per-term or per-year numeric fee figures can be provided here.
Academics
Dipont KCS Chengdu teaches Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
Dipont KCS Chengdu educates Chinese and international pupils aged 3 to 18. In Primary and Middle Schools, the Chinese National Curriculum is offered with some international content, delivered by teams of Chinese and international teachers through a shared approach to pedagogy that blends creativity and rigour. The rigorous curriculum is designed to meet the needs of each child, providing breadth and academic depth to prepare for progression through the Senior School and beyond. The Senior School offers an English-based curriculum with IGCSE and A-level programmes, designed to prepare pupils for entry to world-class international universities. University counselling is provided in all four Senior School year groups, and bespoke one-to-one support for Oxford/Cambridge is available through King's College School Wimbledon. The integrated curriculum is delivered by a team of Chinese and international teachers who work closely together to apply research-informed teaching methods that foster independent thinking and collaboration.
Exam Results
Academic rigour focuses on delivering excellent public examination results while fostering creativity and critical thinking designed to support admission to leading universities.
Higher Education Progression
Senior School prepares pupils for world-class international universities in the USA, Canada, the UK, Europe, Australia and elsewhere. University counselling is provided in all four Senior School year groups. For students aiming for Oxford or Cambridge, bespoke one-to-one support is available from academic specialists at King's College School Wimbledon, which typically prepares two-thirds of its pupils to attend Oxford or Cambridge. The Senior School offers IGCSE and A-level programmes to facilitate entry to top universities.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Pastoral care fosters the emotional, social and academic development of the whole child. The House system forms the bedrock of pastoral care and fosters a cohesive community where pupils meet regularly and share common house activities. Boarding follows a British-style model integrated into the pastoral life of the school, with a mix of local and expatriate staff on campus to support students beyond the classroom. Houses share their identity with the houses at King's College School Wimbledon, creating a familiar environment that supports student development. The King's Way guides leadership development through a broad co-curricular programme, helping pupils cultivate creativity, collaboration, communication, care for others and confidence beyond the classroom.
Mental Wellbeing
Pastoral care focuses on the emotional and social well-being of students. Robust safeguarding policies and procedures ensure that pupils' wellbeing is at the forefront of everything we do. The House system and the boarding model provide a cohesive, supportive environment with regular activities and campus-based staff to support pupil welfare outside of lessons. The English-speaking environment supports a sense of belonging and community within the school. The King's Way five leadership skills contribute to personal growth and well-being through the co-curricular programme.
Safeguarding
Robust safeguarding policies and procedures ensure that pupils' wellbeing is at the forefront of everything we do. The pastoral care framework integrates safeguarding into daily school life. The House system fosters a cohesive community where pupils meet regularly and share house activities in an English-speaking environment. Boarding life is integrated with pastoral care to support pupil safety and welfare. Safeguarding is a central aspect of the school's ethos and daily practice.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Apply online: Applicants complete and submit an online application form. They must provide all required documents. Upon receipt of the online application and documents, the Admissions Office will arrange assessments. 2. Evaluation: Upon receipt of all the required documents, the Admissions Office will arrange assessments. 3. Notification of results: The decision is communicated to parents.
FAQs
Where is Dipont KCS Chengdu located?
The school is in Chengdu's Xindu District at No. 88 (North Gate), Mu Xi South Street. The campus sits in a green, hilly area on the northeast side of the city.
What ages does Dipont KCS Chengdu serve?
Dipont KCS Chengdu educates students from age 3 through 18, covering Early Years to Senior School. It operates as a co‑educational independent school with both boarding and day options.
What curricula do Primary/Middle and Senior School offer?
In Primary and Middle School, students follow the Chinese National Curriculum with some international content taught by Chinese and international teachers. In Senior School, the curriculum is English-based with IGCSE and A-level programmes, supported by university counselling.
What is the admissions process?
Applicants complete an online application with the required documents, after which the Admissions Office arranges assessments. Results are then communicated to parents.
Are tuition fees published publicly?
Numeric tuition and board fee figures are not published on public pages; current fee figures are provided directly by the admissions or finance office after you apply.
Does the school offer boarding and how are boarding fees published?
Yes, Dipont KCS Chengdu offers mixed boarding and day options with a British-style boarding model integrated into pastoral care. Boarding fees and per-term amounts are not published publicly; you should contact admissions/finance to obtain current figures.
What curriculum and programmes are used in the Senior School?
The Senior School uses an English-based curriculum offering IGCSE and A-levels to prepare students for international universities. University counselling is available in all four Senior School year groups.
What support is available for Oxbridge applications?
The school has a bespoke one‑to‑one Oxbridge preparation service via a partnership with King's College School Wimbledon, in addition to its own university counselling.
What higher education destinations does the school prepare students for?
Pupils are prepared for universities worldwide, including the USA, Canada, the UK, Europe and Australia, with tailored counselling to support international university pathways.
What on-site facilities does the campus have?
Facilities include two swimming pools (an Olympic-sized outdoor pool and a 50m indoor pool), a 400m running track, a sports field, basketball and tennis courts, and a fitness and weight training suite.
What educational facilities exist for academics and the arts?
There are science laboratories on campus, with bilingual instruction in the Primary years and specialists delivering English-language subjects such as Music, Art, Drama and PE in later years.
Are there clubs and co-curricular spaces on campus?
From Grade 1, pupils can join clubs and societies during lunchtimes, and older students participate in co-curricular activities rotated during the school day. The programme supports a broad range of interests and personal development.
What kinds of clubs and activities are available?
Clubs span sports, music, drama, debating, academics and community service, with leadership opportunities through a wide co-curricular programme and House competitions.
How does the school develop leadership and wellbeing?
The House system, aligned with King's Wimbledon Houses, fosters community, teamwork and leadership across five skills: creativity, care for others, collaboration, communication and confidence, with support from a broad co-curricular programme.
Is community service part of the program?
Yes, community service is included among co-curricular activities, providing opportunities for students to contribute to the local and broader community.
What safeguarding and wellbeing measures does the school have?
Robust safeguarding policies and procedures are in place, with pastoral care supporting students' emotional and social development and ensuring pupil welfare as a core priority.
What pastoral or boarding support is available for boarding students?
Boarding life is integrated with pastoral care, with a mix of local and expatriate staff on campus and regular tutor interactions to support pupil welfare beyond lessons.
Is Dipont KCS Chengdu fully a boarding school?
The school operates as a mixed boarding and day school, with a British-style boarding model integrated into the pastoral life of the campus.
What is the uniform policy like?
A proper uniform is required and followed, reflecting student confidence and pride in the school.
How is governance structured at Dipont KCS Chengdu?
The school was founded through a partnership between King's College School Wimbledon and Dipont Education, and is part of the King's family of schools in China.
