Premium International Schools in China
Edited by Aziza Francienne · B2C Marketing Manager
About international schools in China
Premium international schools in China are typically found in major cities and offer full international curricula - most commonly IB programmes, British (IGCSE/A-Level) pathways and US high-school diplomas - often alongside Mandarin language and bilingual tracks. These schools tend to be fee-paying, campus-based institutions with extensive facilities and experienced international faculty; annual tuition in major cities commonly sits in the mid-to-high range (many premium day schools fall roughly between RMB 150,000 and RMB 400,000 a year, with variation by city, age and boarding options). Admissions are usually planned well in advance for the new academic year but many schools operate rolling intake and use staged assessments, interviews and deposit deadlines. Families should check local eligibility rules (many international schools admit foreign-passport holders or require municipal approval) and plan for visa, medical and document checks when relocating.
Compare 48 Premium international schools in China. Filter by curriculum, fees (average RMB 274,461), location, and more to find the right international school now.
At a glance 48 schools · avg fee RMB 274,461
- Schools listed
- 48
- Curricula
- 24
- Average annual fee
- RMB 274,461
- Fee range
- RMB 201,400 – 491,240
- Most common curriculum
- Cambridge IGCSE (23 schools)
- Average school size
- 1,178 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- Shanghai United International School
- Oldest
- Shanghai American School (1912)
- With boarding
- 18
