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Chengdu International School

China, Chengdu

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees RMB 160,000 - 239,000
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 244
Type Co-educational
Opened 1997
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Taught languages Mandarin
Typical class size 20
Strengths STEM, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Social and Hobbies, Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative
Stages Secondary School, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary
Introduction

Chengdu International School is an English-medium Pre K–12 school in Chengdu, China, offering an American curriculum with AP courses. It is Cognia-accredited and part of LifePlus. The campus is described as a modern, purpose-built facility in the heart of the city, located on Shuinianhe Nanlu in Jinjiang District.

60 Shuinianhe S Rd, Jinjiang District, Chengdu, Sichuan, China, 610021

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The Essentials

Chengdu International School has 244 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English.

Location
CDIS is located at 60 Shuinianhe Nanlu, Jinjiang District, Chengdu, Sichuan 610065, China. The campus sits in central Chengdu and is described as being in the heart of the city. The current campus on Shuinianhe Nanlu was established in 2018 after earlier relocations.

Stages
Pre-K through 12. Early Childhood (KG1–KG2), Elementary (Grades 1–5), and Secondary (Grades 6–12).

Type
Co-educational day school.

Additional learning support
CDIS provides on-site counseling, a health office, and dedicated support specialists. It is Cognia-accredited and a SENIA member school, indicating a formal commitment to inclusive education and support for students with special needs.

Country affiliation
No formal country affiliation is stated. The school offers an American curriculum and is Cognia-accredited.

Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is publicly stated.

School day structure
School days run 8:00–16:30 Monday–Thursday and 8:00–15:30 on Fridays when in session; during holidays, hours may differ (9:00–16:00).

Bus service
Bus service details are not published on the school's official materials; families should contact the school for transport options.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Chengdu International School ranges from RMB 160,000 to RMB 239,000 for 2026/27.

Application / Enrollment fees
- New student enrollment processing fee: RMB 20,000.
- Returning student re-enrollment processing fee: RMB 10,000

Tuition fees (by year group)
- ECC Foundations, Junior KG, KG: Annual tuition RMB 160,000. Per semester: RMB 80,000. Per quarter: RMB 40,000.
- Elementary (Grades 1–5): Annual tuition RMB 226,000. Per semester: RMB 113,000. Per quarter: RMB 56,500.
- Middle School (Grades 6–8): Annual tuition RMB 234,000. Per semester: RMB 117,000. Per quarter: RMB 58,500.
- High School (Grades 9–12): Annual tuition RMB 239,000. Per semester: RMB 119,500. Per quarter: RMB 59,750.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is assessed on an annual basis and is payable in accordance with an approved payment plan; the school issues an invoice that shows the payment schedule via the school's parent portal (PowerSchool). Late fees apply when payments are overdue.
- Late payment charges: payments more than five business days past due incur a RMB 50 late fee per business day; payments more than 30 days past due continue to incur RMB 50 per business day and the student may be excluded from classes until payment is made. School records and transcripts will be withheld for outstanding balances.
- Partial-year attendance: full-quarter charges apply if a student starts prior to the midpoint of a quarter; half-quarter charges apply if a student starts after the midpoint of a quarter; students who graduate at the end of the first semester are required to pay 75% of the annual tuition.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable; no boarding fees are listed or charged as part of the school's fee schedule.

Other costs and typical additional charges
- Lunch: not included in tuition. Current lunch charge indicated as RMB 35 per day; lunch payments may be made through the school WeChat account or in cash to the school cashier.
- Textbooks, digital learning platforms, classroom resources, library and health services, transportation (daily bussing), counselling, learning support and English language services are included in tuition. Any items not explicitly listed (for example, personal school supplies, optional excursions, external exam fees, or uniform purchases) are potential additional costs; the published fee schedule does not list separate uniform or extracurricular fee lines.

Fee payment options
- Tuition invoices are issued via the school's PowerSchool parent portal and state the payment schedule. Lunch payments may be paid through the school WeChat account or in cash to the school cashier. The published fee information does not list specific bank-account details, credit-card acceptance, or other payment channels in the public fee text.
Academics

Chengdu International School teaches American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Chengdu International School provides Pre-K through 12 education in English, follows an American AP curriculum, and is Cognia-accredited, with an average class size around 20. Early Childhood (ages 3–6) includes Foundations, Junior-Kindergarten, and Kindergarten with developmentally appropriate literacy, numeracy, creativity, and social and physical development; classes are small and include a lead teacher and a co-teacher, with Kindergarten students also receiving daily Mandarin lessons. Elementary (grades 1–5) emphasizes a student-centered, project-based approach across language arts, social studies, science, and math, and includes a character education program. Secondary (high school) offers an extensive AP program with 14 AP courses (Biology, Calculus AB/BC, Chemistry, Chinese Language and Culture, English Language and Composition, English Literature, Physics, Psychology, Seminar, Studio Art: Drawing, Research, World History) plus AP Capstone, and PSAT/NMSQT in grades 10–11 with SAT/ACT guidance. Yearly program documentation, including the 2025–2026 Secondary Handbook and the 2024–2025 High School Profile, accompanies Cognia accreditation and SENIA membership.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Submission. CDIS operates a rolling admissions policy and accepts applications for new students throughout the year. To begin, you must complete the application form. After submission, the Admissions team reviews the form and routes it to the appropriate staff for next steps. This first step sets the process in motion and signals the start of the enrollment cycle.

2. Paperwork. The Admissions office will contact you and may ask you to complete an online enrollment. You will be asked to provide supporting documents including your passport and visa/residence permit, your child's immunization record, an administrator and/or teacher recommendation (not ECC), and up to two years' previous school records or transcripts (not ECC). These documents help verify eligibility and placement.

3. Assessment. The school will invite you to the campus for an interview, and may require an assessment test in English and/or mathematics to support the application. Testing arrangements are coordinated with the Admissions team as needed. The assessment provides the school with a sense of the student's current level and potential fit.

4. Decision. After completing the application steps, you will be notified within one week about the decision to accept, decline, or place your child in a waiting pool. If accepted, you will be asked to complete a Student Medical Report and to prepare for starting classes. Age cutoffs are: Foundation must turn 3 by September 30, JK must turn 4, KG must turn 5, and Grade 1 must turn 6 by September 30 of the enrollment year. The school does not discriminate in admissions on gender, religion, race or ethnicity. New student admissions and enrollment processing fees are due at enrollment (20,000 RMB for new students; 10,000 RMB for returning students). Lunch is not included in tuition and costs 35 RMB per day if availed.

Scholarships
Scholarships. There is no scholarship program described in the admissions or fees pages for Chengdu International School.

Waitlist
Waitlist / Pool. CDIS uses a waiting pool when spaces are not immediately available for admitted applicants. If there is no space after the admission process, a student may be placed in the waiting pool. The waiting pool is dissolved at the end of the school year, and parents must re-apply to be considered for enrollment in the following school year. Families are encouraged to pursue other educational options while their child remains in the waiting pool.
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