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Below, we have compiled the top 20 IB 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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Wellington College International Shanghai

Our vision is to inspire pupils to become intellectual, independent, individual and inclusive. We aim to prepare pupils for success during and beyond life at the College.
City
Shanghai
Curriculum
IB, British, International
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: 元292,400
to: 元391,000

Hangzhou International School

HIS is a truly unique international IB World School that offers both an academic and well-rounded learning experience far beyond the classroom. We are a full IB Continuum School, serving children of foreign nationals from Early Years through Grade 12, from ages 2 to 18.
City
Hangzhou
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: 元222,500
to: 元275,000

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)

The British International School Shanghai, Puxi

BISS Puxi offers personalised education which enables each child to achieve outstanding academic outcomes. As part of Nord Anglia Education, our school delivers robust UK curricula enhanced through collaborations with the world’s best – MIT, Juilliard and UNICEF.
City
Shanghai
Curriculum
IB, British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: 元271,600
to: 元385,090
Reviews
(1 review)

Western International School of Shanghai

WISS is a prestigious international school located in the Western suburbs of Shanghai. WISS offers a unique, enriching, and balanced educational experience for students from all over the world, with a focus on Academic Excellence, Sports, Arts, and Community Service.
City
Shanghai
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: 元171,500
to: 元277,000
Reviews
(16 reviews)

Nord Anglia International School Shanghai, Pudong

We're the first and longest-running British school in China. For over 20 years, we’ve welcomed our students into a diverse international community, motivating them to achieve the best academic results and to attend the top universities in the world.
City
Shanghai
Curriculum
IB, British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: 元271,600
to: 元385,090
Reviews
(5 reviews)

Best 20 IB International Schools in China

Out of a total of 71 IB International Schools in China (and 163 total International Schools in China)

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

Alcanta International College

Student-centered, modern facilities, service-oriented, chinese culture and internal mindedness, student teacher ratio of 6:1 and small class sizes.
City
Guangzhou
Curriculum
IB, British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
12 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: 元158,000
to: 元182,000

International School of Dongguan

International school of Dongguan (ISD) is the first international school authorized by the Chinese Ministry of Education in Dongguan. Since 2012, International School of Dongguan (ISD) has been serving the community in Dongguan with high quality education, providing international education from pre-kindergarten to grade 12. ISD was accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) on 2013 and is an authorized IB World School offering IBDP to the students since 2015. In addition, ISD is a member of two regional professional organizations for international schools: Association of Chinese and Mongolian International Schools (ACAMIS) and East Asia Regional Council of Overseas Schools (EARCOS). ISD provides a rigorous, well-rounded education while fostering the unique gifts and aspirations of each child.
ISD’s faculty has a rich background in teaching overseas bringing with them many years of work personalizing education for students. All professional teaching faculty hold their bachelor degrees and above, 70% of them have a Maseter’s degree or higher.
City
Guangzhou
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: 元126,000
to: 元233,600

EtonHouse International School Foshan

EtonHouse International School, Foshan offers classes from pre-school to senior years (ages 2 to 18).
City
Guangzhou
Curriculum
British, IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: 元120,000
to: 元190,000

ISA Tianhe International School

The school is located in the Guangzhou CBD and is easily assessable for families especially of Early Years Students. The campus is based in a historical and safe area. We have a unique learning community of many different nationalities and students whose parents work for chambers of commerce, consulates or Fortune 500 companies.
City
Guangzhou
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 11
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: 元173,000
to: 元187,000
Reviews
(1 review)

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

Shekou International School

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, French, German
Languages of instruction
English, French, German
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: 元182,000
to: 元316,000

Utahloy International School Guangzhou

Utahloy International School is the only international school in Guangzhou to offer a full International Baccalaureate continuum education from Early Years to Year 12. UISG values diversity and operates an inclusive learning environment for all students.
City
Guangzhou
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: 元189,000
to: 元290,800
Reviews
(1 review)

ISA Science City International School

We are a highly aspirational organisation, committed at our core to planning, launching and developing a leading international school within the Greater Bay Area. This drive towards excellence has started with the design and construction of an exceptional facility. We have worked with world-leading architects to create a facility which deeply enhances contemporary teaching and learning. Our vision is to be the acknowledged leader of excellence in international education. We commit to providing outstanding learning opportunities, through an environment of mutual respect, transparency and engagement.
City
Guangzhou
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 18
This school does not make their fees public.
Reviews
(1 review)

International School of Nanshan Shenzhen

The International School of Nanshan Shenzhen is accredited by the Department of Education, New Brunswick, Canada and a full continuum IB World School.
City
Shenzhen
Curriculum
IB, Canadian
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: 元212,000
to: 元264,000

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)

Utahloy International School Zengcheng

Utahloy International School Zengcheng offers a co-educational, international, English language learning environment from Kindergarten to Year 12.
The school is situated in a botanical garden. The beauty and space of the campus is unique. Students are able to breathe in clean air, explore Turtle hill, and see their reflections on the lakes around campus.
City
Guangzhou
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: 元115,000
to: 元245,000

ISA Wuhan International School

ISA Wuhan International School offers an outstanding K-12 education to students from ages 2 to 18 years old. All students around the globe are welcome to apply for admission.
City
Wuhan
Curriculum
IB, British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
This school does not make their fees public.

The British School of Beijing, Shunyi

The British School of Beijing, Shunyi is a large international school offering Early Years, Primary, German Primary and Secondary education in one campus, providing premium education to students from 60 nationalities. BSB’s world class teachers ensure your child experiences accelerated learning enabling their entry into the world’s leading universities. Students follow an enhanced English National Curriculum and complete the IGCSE examinations at age 16. Senior students aged 17 & 18 study for the IB Diploma. Our German Primary Programme for native German-speaking students study core subjects taught in German while integrating into the English Curriculum with non-core subjects.
As part of Nord Anglia Education’s family of 80+ schools around the world, BSB benefits from collaborations with preeminent organisations including MIT, The Juilliard School and UNICEF.
City
Beijing
Curriculum
IB, British, German
Languages of instruction
English, German
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: 元239,590
to: 元350,267
Reviews
(4 reviews)

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

Guangzhou Nanfang International School

Guangzhou Nanfang International School is a non-profit co-educational international school in Guangzhou, China, that offers quality education in English at Secondary, Primary and Early Childhood levels.
City
Guangzhou
Curriculum
IB, British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 18
This school does not make their fees public.

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)

Shanghai Singapore International School

Shanghai Singapore International School has been delivering excellence in education for the past 27 years. It was established in 1996 to provide quality international education to children of expatriate families in Shanghai. A balanced and unique curriculum is offered to students from 2-18 years of age. The school is accredited and affiliated with the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) and the Council of International Schools (CIS). It offers a mixture of International and Singaporean-based curricula, Chinese culture classes, IGCSE and IBDP programmes, providing a rigorous and challenging education for all students. SSIS students achieve excellent academic results, which are consistently well above the world average. We aim to nurture Future Global Leaders with a love for humanity.
City
Shanghai
Curriculum
IB, British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: 元200,000
to: 元300,000
Reviews
(2 reviews)

EtonHouse International School Suzhou

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 - 2024/2025
from: 元125,000
to: 元218,000

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.

Shen Wai International School

Shen Wai International School is an IB Continuum and CIS/WASC accredited school.
It serves children of the expatriate community who work in Shenzhen and children who are residents of Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan.
City
Shenzhen
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
4 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: 元121,400
to: 元218,500
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Summary

What are the best IB international schools in China?

  1. Alcanta International College
  2. International School of Dongguan
  3. EtonHouse International School Foshan
  4. ISA Tianhe International School
  5. QSI International School of Shenzhen
  6. Shekou International School
  7. Utahloy International School Guangzhou
  8. ISA Science City International School
  9. International School of Nanshan Shenzhen
  10. American International School of Guangzhou
  11. Utahloy International School Zengcheng
  12. ISA Wuhan International School
  13. The British School of Beijing, Shunyi
  14. International School of Beijing
  15. Guangzhou Nanfang International School
  16. Shanghai Hong Qiao International School
  17. Shanghai Singapore International School
  18. EtonHouse International School Suzhou
  19. Beijing BISS International School
  20. Shen Wai International School

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How Many International Schools are there in China?

There are 163 international schools in China. See them all

What are the most popular curriculums in China?
Curriculum International schools
British 75  
IB 71  
Chinese 51  
American 48  
Canadian 12  
Other 30  

Additionally, there are 66 boarding schools in China.

What are the most popular languages of instruction?
Language International schools
English 157  
Chinese 59  
German 6  
French 6  
Japanese 1  

Among these, there are 52 bilingual schools in China.

How Much do International Schools cost in China?

The average price of international schools in China is 元242,673. (*)

Price for 12 y.o.
Min. price 元80,800
Avg. price 元242,673
Max. price 元491,240
Price for 12 y.o. Number of international schools
元80,500 to 元134,499 7  
元134,500 to 元188,499 22  
元188,500 to 元242,499 21  
元242,500 to 元296,499 23  
元296,500 to 元350,499 21  
元350,500 to 元404,499 7  
元404,500 to 元458,499 0  
元458,500 to 元512,499 1  

(*) The price for one year of fees for a 12 year old (or the closest age to 12 available in the school), excluding one-time fees at enrolment.

How Big are Class Sizes in China?

The average class size of international schools in China is 18.8 students.

Class Size Number of international schools
1 to 5 1  
6 to 10 2  
11 to 15 13  
16 to 20 58  
21 to 25 23  

How big are the schools in China (in number of students)?

The average size, in number of students, of international schools in China is 1048 students.

Number of students Number of international schools
1 to 400 43  
401 to 800 30  
801 to 1,200 24  
1,201 to 1,600 17  
1,601 to 2,000 7  
2,001 to 2,400 6  
2,401 to 2,800 3  
2,801 to 3,200 5  
3,201 to 3,600 1  
3,601 to 4,000 0  
4,001 to 4,400 0  
4,401 to 4,800 1  
4,801 to 5,200 1  
5,201 to 5,600 0  
5,601 to 6,000 1  

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