International Schools in China
Compare 128 international schools in China. Filter by curriculum, fees (average RMB 222,433), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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- Schools listed
- 128
- Curricula
- 30
- Average annual fee
- RMB 222,433
- Fee range
- RMB 2,000 – 399,750
More school facts
- Most common curriculum
- IB (DP) (67 schools)
- Average school size
- 1,054 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- Shanghai United International School
- Oldest
- Shanghai American School (1912)
- With boarding
- 45
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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Curricula
There are 128 international schools in China covering 30 curricula. The most widely offered are IB (DP) (67), Cambridge IGCSE (53), IB (MYP) (45), IB (PYP) (42), Cambridge A Levels (34). 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 399,750, averaging roughly RMB 222,433. 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
45 of the 128 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.