## International School Overview
### Curriculum Types
| Curriculum | Origin | Best For |
|———–|——–|———-|
| IB | International | University-bound |
| AP | USA | US colleges |
| A-Levels | UK | UK universities |
| National | Various | Home country return |
### School Types
– **Category 1**: Foreign passport only
– **Category 2**: Mixed admission
– **Category 3**: Chinese students allowed
## Top International Schools
### Beijing
| School | Curriculum | Annual Fee |
|——–|———–|————|
| ISB | American | 280,000 RMB |
| BISS | IB | 250,000 RMB |
| Dulwich | British | 280,000 RMB |
| Western Academy | IB | 260,000 RMB |
### Shanghai
| School | Curriculum | Annual Fee |
|——–|———–|————|
| SAS | American | 320,000 RMB |
| Concordia | American | 290,000 RMB |
| Dulwich | British | 310,000 RMB |
| SMIC | American/IB | 240,000 RMB |
### Other Cities
– Guangzhou: AISG, British School
– Shenzhen: QSI, Shekou, BASIS
– Chengdu: QSI, Lighthouse
– Hangzhou: CIS, BISS
## Admission Process
### Requirements
1. Application form
2. Previous school records
3. English proficiency test
4. Student interview
5. Parent interview
6. Application fee (1,000-3,000 RMB)
### Timeline
| Period | Activity |
|——–|———-|
| Oct-Jan | Applications open |
| Feb-Apr | Assessments |
| Mar-May | Offers sent |
| Jun-Aug | Enrollment |
| September | School starts |
## Costs
### Tuition Fees
| Level | Annual Cost |
|——-|————|
| Kindergarten | 150,000-200,000 RMB |
| Elementary | 180,000-250,000 RMB |
| Middle School | 200,000-280,000 RMB |
| High School | 220,000-320,000 RMB |
### Additional Costs
– Registration fee: 5,000-20,000 RMB
– Capital levy: 20,000-100,000 RMB (refundable)
– Bus service: 5,000-15,000 RMB/year
– Lunch: 5,000-10,000 RMB/year
– Activities: 5,000-20,000 RMB/year
## Choosing the Right School
### Factors to Consider
1. **Curriculum**: Match future plans
2. **Location**: Commute time
3. **Class Size**: Individual attention
4. **Facilities**: Sports, arts, technology
5. **Community**: Parent involvement
6. **Accreditation**: International recognition
### School Visits
– Schedule tours
– Meet teachers
– Observe classes
– Talk to parents
– Check facilities
## Special Needs Support
### Services Available
– Learning support
– ESL programs
– Counseling services
– Gifted programs
– Special education (limited)
### Questions to Ask
– What support is available?
– Staff qualifications?
– Additional costs?
– Success rate?
## Transition Tips
### For Students
– Visit before starting
– Connect with current students
– Prepare academically
– Understand culture differences
### For Parents
– Join parent associations
– Understand school policies
– Stay involved
– Support adjustment
Choosing the right school is crucial for your childs education and happiness.