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Below, we have compiled the top 20 American international schools in China according to our users. However, there are another 143 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.

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American International School of Guangzhou

American International School of Guangzhou is an independent, non-profit, IB World School that provides an exemplary international education for foreign children from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12.
City
Guangzhou
Curriculum
IB, American
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: 元222,600
to: 元295,050
Reviews
(1 review)

Dalian American International School

As a proud member of the Nord Anglia Education family, DAIS is known for its exceptional academics, delivered by world-class teachers. We'll guide your child to achieve outstanding academic results and create their own pathway to success.
City
Dalian
Curriculum
American
Language of instruction
English
Ages
4 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: 元205,000
to: 元245,000

Best 20 American International Schools in China

Out of a total of 48 American International Schools in China (and 163 total International Schools in China)

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

QSI International School of Dongguan

QSI International School of Dongguan is part of a network of 37 International Schools located around the world. We follow an American style curriculum and offer a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses. We also are a PSAT, SAT, ACT and AP testing site. Curriculum is regularly updated and used in all 37 schools around the world. Our school is Middle States Accredited (MSA), meaning our diplomas are recognized by universities around the world. We hire caring, experienced and certified educators who will go above and beyond to support the holistic success of all of our students.
City
Guangzhou
Curriculum
American
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
This school does not make their fees public.

QSI International School of Shenzhen

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
American, IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: 元138,300
to: 元226,800

Buena Vista Concordia International School

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 - 2024/2025
from: 元188,000
to: 元188,000
Reviews
(13 reviews)

American International School of Guangzhou

American International School of Guangzhou is an independent, non-profit, IB World School that provides an exemplary international education for foreign children from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12.
City
Guangzhou
Curriculum
IB, American
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: 元222,600
to: 元295,050
Reviews
(1 review)

Wuhan Yangtze International School

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

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 - 2025/2026
from: 元168,000
to: 元276,000

International School of Beijing

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
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: 元245,900
to: 元356,000

Shanghai Hong Qiao International School

We are an environmentally minded community of learners, dedicated to impacting positive change in Shanghai.
City
Shanghai
Curriculum
American, IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
1 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: 元173,500
to: 元260,000
Reviews
(1 review)

Concordia International School Shanghai

Concordia International School Shanghai empowers students with a comprehensive and rigorous American education. The school thrives on its culturally diverse, international community and is recognized for its dedication to academic excellence, and for its vigorous activity programs in sports, the arts, service and cultural learning. Concordia's vibrant community founded on shared values creates the ideal foundation for the entire family’s success.
City
Shanghai
Curriculum
American
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: 元243,000
to: 元320,000
Reviews
(7 reviews)

TLC International School

TLC International School is a Nursery through 12th grade, full accredited international school focused on academic, spiritual, emotional and social development of its students.
City
Guangzhou
Curriculum
American
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: 元118,000
to: 元126,000

Keystone Academy

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 - 2024/2025
from: 元280,000
to: 元425,250

Daystar Academy

Daystar is a bilingual immersion school merging research-based best practices in the classroom with a school culture focused on nurturing and developing the whole child.
City
Beijing
Curriculum
IB, American, Chinese
Languages of instruction
English, Chinese
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: 元218,000
to: 元254,000

Beijing Aidi School

Beijing Aidi School was founded in 1999. The school is located in the Chaoyang District,Beijing. It provides international education and a multi-channel progression path for high school students. So far, the school has more than 11,000 graduates, and these amazing individuals have gone on to study at over 100 top-quality international universities all around the world.
City
Beijing
Curriculum
American, British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
This school does not make their fees public.

Springboard International Bilingual School

Springboard International Bilingual School is a private, non-profit, co-educational international school from pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12.
City
Beijing
Curriculum
American, IB, British
Languages of instruction
English, Chinese
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: 元150,000
to: 元260,000

Shanghai American School

Established in 1912, Shanghai American School is Shanghai’s most storied international school. Visitors to SAS tend to come away with the same conclusion: “I wish I would’ve gone to school here when I was a kid.” It’s an understandable observation. Because the educational experience of SAS excels in many ways. Looking for a rigorous academic environment that can prepare your child for some of the world’s most laudable colleges, universities and fine arts programs? You can find that here. Seeking a philosophy that will nurture your child both inside and outside the classroom? Let us tell you about our dozens of clubs, service learning opportunities, and sports teams that range from participatory up to a varsity-level program that has earned 101 APAC championships. Searching for top facilities? Ours are unmatched in Shanghai, and our not-for-profit status means all revenue that goes into the school stays in the school, continually making the SAS experience even better. All of which has caused more than a few alumni to return to campus, look around, and say, “I wish I was still in school here.”
City
Shanghai
Curriculum
IB, American
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: 元278,000
to: 元336,100
Reviews
(1 review)

Haidian Kaiwen Academy

Haidian Kaiwen Academy is an exciting new international school that boasts a uniquely large sports campus, located in the western Haidian district of Beijing. As an international school teaching all grades and nationalities, Kaiwen Academy is a bilingual (English and Chinese) school implementing a primarily western curriculum whilst mixing the best of east and western cultures. Kaiwen believes that sport enables its students to better cope with the type of high-quality education it provides.
City
Beijing
Curriculum
American, Chinese, British
Languages of instruction
English, Chinese
Ages
6 to 18
This school does not make their fees public.

Shanghai French School

Our school is popular among families from different cultural background seeking a well-rounded education for their children while living abroad. This popularity can be attributed to several features that are the specificities of the French education abroad: its emphasis on plurilingualism, critical thinking, creativity, cultural immersion, and academic rigour. The French education system has a strong commitment to academic excellence, which has earned it a reputation for offering a unique and holistic approach to learning. This is well recognized by top world universities and higher education institutions that fully recognize the value of the French education system and its rigorous final exam, the French Baccalaureate. As an association of parents and non for profit organization, we offer state of the art facilities and learning environment for one of the most affordable curriculum among international schools in Shanghai. We organize montly Open Houses during which families can visit us.
City
Shanghai
Curriculum
French, American, European
Languages of instruction
English, Chinese, French
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: 元122,100
to: 元182,600
Reviews
(2 reviews)

Beijing SMIC Private School - English Track

Beijing SMIC Private School is a private school that offers bilingual interaction between students so as to promote cultural diversity as well as to help its students receive a more natural form of language education. To help fulfill the entirety of students' needs, SMIC provides two separate sections of the school: an English track and a Chinese track.
SMIC English Track is a highly academic international school-style division based on US curriculum and standards. Whether students pursue academics, sports, or other extra-curricular activities, the staff and active school community encourage their efforts to aim for excellence, while retaining a sense of honor, community, and joy.
City
Beijing
Curriculum
American
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
This school does not make their fees public.

Shanghai High School International Division

Linking the West and the East
City
Shanghai
Curriculum
IB, American
Language of instruction
English
Ages
6 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: 元141,200
to: 元157,200

Soong Ching Ling School

The history and traditions of Soong Ching Ling School (SCLS) are embedded in the strength and determination of Madame Soong Ching Ling (宋庆龄), the former Honorary President of China. SCLS was founded as a kindergarten in 1991 by the China Welfare Institute (中国福利会), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to carrying out Madame Soong Ching Ling’s educational philosophy of advancing knowledge and promoting learning across cultures.
Built on the motto “Giving children the most valuable things”, SCLSID is committed to excellence in education; it strives to fulfil the unique potential of each student in a supportive and challenging holistic learning environment that prepares him or her for continuing education and an active and responsible role in a multicultural world.
Located on 36 acres of lush green land surrounded by mature trees, beautifully maintained gardens and 3 working canals, SCLS is considered 1 campus with two divisions: Domestic Division (CEEB: 694110) and an International Division (CEEB: 694073). In 2008 the primary schools of each division were established, in 2012 the middle schools of each division were established, and in 2017 the high schools of each division were established.
City
Shanghai
Curriculum
American
Language of instruction
English
Ages
6 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: 元140,000
to: 元200,000
Reviews
(1 review)

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