SCHOOLS IN CHINA

SCHOOLS IN CHINA Beijing AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL BEIJING (AISB) 7 Louzizhuang Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100018 Tel: (8610) 8439 4315-6 E-mail: enquiries@aisb.cn Web: www.aisb.cn Founded: 2004 First school to offer the accredited, complete West Australian post-compulsory curriculum, approved by the Australian Ministry of Education. Classes from kindergarten to Year 12, leading to West Australian Certificate of Education, including the Tertiary Entrance Examination. Putonghua taught. ESL and intensive English for non-native speakers. Shared 35-hectare site, allowing cultural exchange. School built to take 500 students. Sports facilities include basketball courts, running track and football oval. Follows February-December Australian school year.Kindergarten: US$6,000 Years 1-12: US$11,000 to US$14,200 BEIJING BISS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL 17, Area 4, Anzhenxili, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100029 Tel: (8610) 6443 3151-3 E-mail: admissions@biss.com.cn Web: www.biss.com.cn Founded: 1994Offers the IB primary years programme, IGCSEs and IB diploma. ESL provided from Grade 1 to 10. Chinese studies and classes catering for different language levels. Optimal learning centre offering after-school support, peer tutoring and study skills assistance. Alternative academic programme which allows application to US community colleges. Extra-curricular activities available. Accredited by WASC. Member of ACAMIS. Kindergarten: US$13,500 Grade 1-12: US$16,500 to US$19,800 BEIJING YEW CHUNG INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Honglingjin Park, No 5, Houbalizhuang, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100025 Tel: (8610) 8583 3731 E-mail: inquiry@ycef.com Web: www.ycef.com Founded: 1995 Part of the Yew Chung Education Foundation, a Christian-based group in Hong Kong. Stresses blend of East and West and bilingualism, with one Western and one Chinese teacher in every class. Caters for children from kindergarten to secondary. Senior students take IGCSEs and, from this year, the IB diploma. ESL centre. School set in a park, which is used as a resource. Member of ACAMIS. US$15,300 BEIJING ZHONGGUANCUN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL PO Box 95-025 Haidian District, Beijing 100095 Tel: (8610) 6240-0087 E-mail: bzisprincipal@yahoo.com Web: www.bzis2002.com Founded: 2002International school targeting families of returning Chinese scholars as well as expatriates. Emphasis on Chinese language and cultural programme. Curriculum based on US standards. Teachers mainly from the US. Most students from Chinese and Korean families. Small intake at present. On temporary campus while the new site is completed. Kindergarten: US$13,950 Grade 1-8: US$14,450 to US$16,350 THE BRITISH SCHOOL OF BEIJING 5 No 6 West Street, Sanlitun Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100027 Tel: (8610) 8532 3088 E-mail: info@britishschool.org.cn Web: www.britishschool.org.cn Founded: 2004 New school, first to offer a full UK education in Beijing. Run by the King's Group, which has schools in UK and Spain. The pre-school opened this year, with the primary starting this term up to Year 6. Plans to extend to secondary up to Year 9, in 2005-2006. Teaching based on the National Curriculum of England and Wales; all teachers hold British qualifications. Putonghua and Spanish taught. Average class size: 15. Facilities include five-a-side football pitch, library and computers. Registered with UK Department of Education and Skills.Nursery: US$11,475 Reception: $12,750 Years 1-6: US$13,770 Fees are higher if paid per term ETON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Office of Admissions Rm 701, 7/F Lido Office Tower, Lido Place, Jichang Road, Jiang Tai Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100004 Tel: (8610) 6430 1590/1 Global Trade Mansion Campus Block D, Floor 3, Global Trade Mansion, Guanghua Lu Tel: (8610) 6506 4805 E-mail: info@etonkids.com Web: www.etonkids.com Founded: 2003 Originally a Montessori pre-school for children from 2 to 6 years and expanding this year to elementary for students up to 9. Multinational intake. All lead teachers hold international Montessori teaching certificates. ESL support. Pre-school operates from several campuses, including new ones opening this term. A bilingual academy is among those starting in September. The elementary classes are available at the Global Trade Mansion campus. Kindergarten, full-day: US$12,150 Reception: US$12,650 Elementary: US$12,850 INTERNATIONAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF BEIJING Main Campus and Offices Beijing Riviera, 1 Xiang Jiang Bei Lu, Jing Shun Lu, Chaoyang, Beijing 100103 Tel: (8610) 8450 7676 E-mail: schooloffice@msb.edu.cn Web: www.msb.edu.cn Founded: 1990 Students from more than 40 countries. Classes for children from 18 months to 12 years. Pre-schools operate from several different campuses in Chaoyang and one in Shunyi. Focuses on Montessori principles, with classrooms equipped with Nienhuis Montessori materials. Chinese culture and language an integral part of the curriculum. Certified Corresponding Member School of the American Montessori Society (AMS), which reviews the curriculum and programmes. The school is the only AMS examination and training centre in Beijing. Recently forged a strategic academic alliance with Dulwich College, London, to guarantee students completing elementary a place in the middle and high school programme at Dulwich College International School Beijing, which is being set up. Kindergarten, full-day: US$13,020 Reception-Grade 6: US$14,350 INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF BEIJING 10 An Hua Street, Shunyi District, Beijing 101300 Tel: (8610) 8149 2345 E-mail: admissions@isb.bj.edu.cn Web: www.isb.bj.edu.cn Founded: 1980 Large school originally started for diplomatic families. Caters for children from pre-kindergarten to Grade 12. American-style curriculum with the IB diploma and Advanced Placement. Putonghua and other languages taught. State-of-the-art campus, with its own stadium and theatre. ESL programme. Wide variety of extra-curricular activities, including model United Nations. Accredited by New England Association of Schools and Colleges and NCCT. Member of ACAMIS. Pre-K: US$14,000 Kindergarten: US$16,500 Grade 1-12: US$18,600 to US$21,330 NEW SCHOOL OF COLLABORATIVE LEARNING Cui Ge Zhuang, Nai Dong, Gongye Qu Bai Lu, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100012 Tel: (8610) 6437 9366 E-mail: nscl@nscl-beijing.org Web: www.nscl-beijing.org Founded: 1994 Small bilingual school with a curriculum originally based on a design from educators at Sidwell Friends School in Washington DC and gradually refined to offer East-West education that caters for the individual needs of students studying in Beijing. For children from kindergarten-Grade 12. Students graduate with a high school diploma. ESL support and immersion available. Chinese as a second language support available at all levels. Student-teacher ratio of 7:1. Recently moved to a new building. Sports field and playground being added. Accredited by WASC. Member of ACAMIS. Kindergarten: US$10,500 Grade 1-12: US$11,500 to US$15,500 WESTERN ACADEMY OF BEIJING 10 Lai Guang Ying Dong Lu, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100103 Tel: (8610) 8456 4155 E-mail: wabinfo@ westernacademy.com Web: www.wab.edu Founded: 1994 Lively school with multinational student body that prides itself in its progressive culture. IB primary and middle years programmes. In 2004, the school offers Grade 10 for the first time and will extend to Grade 12. High school students will study for the IB diploma. Chinese language and culture. English resource centre. Dutch available for native speakers. Many extra-curricular activities. New purpose-built middle and high school campus to open in 2005. Special needs programme available. Accredited by CIS, the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and the NCCT. Member of ACAMIS. Pre-Kindergarten: US$14,555 Kindergarten: US$16,595 Grade 1-10: US$17,195 to US$19,900 Shanghai BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL SHANGHAI 600 Cambridge Forest New Town, 2729 Hunan Road, Pudong, Shanghai 201315 Tel: (8621) 5812 7455 E-mail: enquiries@ bisshanghai.com Web: www.bisshanghai.com Founded: 2002 Through school operated by Nord Anglia Education, a British company specialising in education services. Secondary section opens this year. National Curriculum of England and Wales, with the addition of Putonghua. French also available. ESL support. Wide range of extra-curricular activities. Custom-built campus. Provisional member of CIS. Nursery and Reception: US$16,200 Year 1-11: US$18,000 to US$22,500 CONCORDIA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL SHANGHAI 999 Mingyue Road, Pudong, Shanghai 201206 Tel: (8621) 5899 0380 E-mail: registrar@ciss.com.cn Web: www.ciss.com.cn Founded: 1998College-preparatory, US-based education in a Christian context. Multicultural community from pre-school to high school. Advanced Placement courses available. Vigorous programmes in sports, arts and cultural learning. Technology integrated into the learning process. Parental participation valued. Capacity by 2005 will be 750. Sister school to Hong Kong International School. Accredited by WASC. Member of ACAMIS. Head is a former principal of Hong Kong International School. Pre-school, full day: US$12,500 Kindergarten -Grade 4: US$19,500 Grade 5-12: US$20,500 to US$21,100 DULWICH COLLEGE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL SHANGHAI 425 Lan An Lu, Jin Qiao, Pudong, Shanghai 201206 Tel: (8621) 5899 3785 E-mail: info@dulwichcollege.cn Web: www.dulwichcollege.cn Founded: 2003 First of the Dulwich International schools to open in China. The kindergarten began earlier this year; the main school opens in 2004-2005. National Curriculum of England and Wales, but reflects international setting. Students work to IGCSEs and the IB diploma. ESL support. Philosophy based on tradition, integrity and excellence. Facilities include science and computer labs, libraries, outdoor playground, theatre and playing fields. Head is a former principal of Island School in Hong Kong. Nursery, half day: US$6,750 Full day: US$13,500 Reception: US$13,500 Year 1-9: US$19,500 to US$21,400 LIVINGSTON AMERICAN SCHOOL 29, Alley 177, Tian Shan Rd, Changning District, Shanghai 200336 Tel: (8621) 6291 2509 E-mail: info@laschina.org Web: www.laschina.org Founded: 2003 School founded by former US Congressman Robert Livingston. Complete US-style education from pre-kindergarten to Grade 12. Operates a California public school-based curriculum and standards. All-round development and activity-based approach. Intensive ESL provided. Other campuses planned. Further schools due to open in other cities in the future.Pre-kindergarten, half-day: US$6,000 Full day: US$11,000 Kindergarten: US$17,000 Grade 1-12: US$17,500 to US$18,500 RAINBOW BRIDGE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL 2381 Hong Qiao Road, Shanghai, 200335 Tel: (8621) 6268 3121 E-mail: rbik@public1.sta.net.cn Web: www.rbik.com Founded: 1997 Formerly a kindergarten, now extended to elementary and offering up to Grade 2 in 2004-2005. May extend further next year. Next to Shanghai Zoo, which is used as a resource for learning. American-style curriculum which seeks to develop independent thought, enquiry and self-discovery. Half-day: US$5,400 Full-day: US$9,000 SHANGHAI AMERICAN SCHOOL West campus 258 Jin Feng Lu, Zhudi Town, Shanghai 201107 Tel: (8621) 6221 1445 East campus Shanghai Links, San Jia Gong, Pudong New Area, Shanghai 201201 Tel: (8621) 6211 1445 E-mail: info@saschina.org Web: www.saschina.org Founded: 1912 Largest private international school in mainland China with nearly 1,900 pupils. Owned by SAS Parent Association. Curriculum reflects academic rigour and multinational intake. Classes from pre-kindergarten to Grade 12. High school students take a college preparatory programme, including Advanced Placement and SAT and IB diploma. ESL programme. Good facilities for technology, sports, libraries and laboratories; ongoing expansion. Waiting lists for most grades. Accredited by WASC. Member of ACAMIS. Three-year-olds and pre-kindergarten: US$11,500 Kindergarten -Grade 5: US$18,500 Grade 6-12: US$19,000 to US$20,000 SHANGHAI COMMUNITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS Changning campus 79, Lane 261, Jiangsu Road, Changning, Shanghai 200050 Tel: (8621) 6252 3688 Emerald campus 800 Xiuyan Road, Kangqiao, Pudong, Shanghai 201315 Tel: (8621) 5812 9888 Hongqiao campus 2212 Hongqiao Road, Shanghai 200336 Tel: (8621) 6261 4338 E-mail: info@scischina.org Web: www.scischina.org Founded: 1996 Formerly known as Shanghai Changning International School. Run by the International School Development Foundation, which has schools in Australia, South Africa and Indonesia. Multinational teacher and student body. A US-based curriculum with international outlook now expanding to offer pre-school to Grade 12, with first graduating class due in 2006. Advanced Placement programme. Many extra-curricular activities, including computers, sports and crafts. New campus in the next academic year. Also runs a school in Hangzhou. Accredited by WASC. Member of ACAMIS. Pre-school, half-day: US$8,000 Full day: US$10,500 Pre-kindergarten: US$12,000 Kindergarten: US$16,000 Grade 1-12: US$19,500 to US$20,000 SHANGHAI REGO INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Dongzha Road, Minhang District, Xinzhuang, Shanghai Tel: (8621) 6492 3431 E-mail: info@srisrego.com Web: www.srisrego.com Founded: 2003 Caters for students from 3 to 18 years. Follows the National Curriculum of England and Wales, plus daily Putonghua. French, Spanish and German also available. Pupils work towards IGCSEs and A-levels. Range of ESL support. Indoor swimming pool, all-weather pitch, design and technology room. Extra-curricular activities available. Over 350 students. Links with Tianjin Rego International School. Kindergarten, half day: US$8,000 Full day: US$14,000 Primary: US$18,500 Secondary: US$21,000 SHANGHAI SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Minhang campus 288 Jidi Road, Zhudi Town, Shanghai 201107 Tel: (8621) 6221 9698/9288 Xuhui campus 1455 Huajing Road, Xuhui District Tel: (8621) 6496 5550 E-mail: info@ssischool.com Web: www.ssis.cn Founded: 1996 Began as a primary school and recently extended to secondary. Primary based on Singapore's curriculum with pupils prepared for the Singapore Primary School Leaving Examination. Secondary authorised to provide the IB middle years programme. High school programme starts this term modelled on IB diploma; the school is seeking authorisation to deliver it in September 2005. Emphasis on bilingual ability in Chinese and English. Additional English language opportunities. Extra-curricular activities stresssed. Nursery, half-day: US$4,000; Full-day: US$8,000 Kindergarten: US$7,000 Grade 1-6: US$8,000 to US$10,000 Secondary: US$12,000 YEW CHUNG SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Hongqiao campus 11 Shui Cheng Road, Shanghai 200336 Tel: (8621) 6242 3243 Gubei campus 18 West Rong Hua Road, Gubei New Area, Shanghai 201103 Tel: 6219 5910 Pudong campus Seasons Villas, 1983 Hua Mu Road, Shanghai 201204 Tel: 6856 7202 E-mail: inquiry@ycef.com Web: www.ycef.com Founded: 1993 Part of the Yew Chung Education Foundation, a Christian organisation headquartered in Hong Kong. Offers a blend of East and West through a bilingual English/Chinese programme. The school seeks to help students from pre-school to Year 13 develop their full potential and to respect cultural diversity. Follows the National Curriculum of England and Wales and prepares students for IGCSEs and, since last year, the IB diploma. Language support provided for English and Chinese. Extra-curricular activities include Chinese cultural pursuits, internet club, Bible study and sports. Boarding facilities are available at the Gubei campus. Member of ACAMIS. Kindergarten: US$17,000 Year 1-6: US$18,000 Year 7-13: US$19,000 Tianjin INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF TIANJIN Wei Shan Road, Shuang Gang, Jinnan Economic Development Zone, Tianjin 300050, China Tel: (8622) 2859 2001 E-mail: tist@public.tpt.tj.cn Web: www.tistschool.org Founded: 1994 Changed its name from TEDA International Tianjin this summer. The school teaches students from pre-school to Grade 12. It is authorised to deliver the IB middle years and IB diploma and is implementing the IB primary years programme. Chinese studies are available at all levels to cater for individual needs. ESL available. Montessori programme offered at pre-kindergarten. The school is located on a 13-acre, purpose-built campus. Facilities include a 400-metre track, soccer pitch, IT laboratory. Accredited by WASC. Member of ACAMIS.Nursery, Pre-school: US$8,000 to US$10,250 Kindergarten: US$12,750 Grade 1-5: US$15,750 Grade 6-10: US$16,250 TEDA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL 9 Xiao Yuan Street, Teda, Tianjin 300457 Tel: (8622) 2529 0140 E-mail: tjtis@starinfo.net.cn Web: www.tedainternational school.net Founded: 1995 Founded by the Tianjin Economic Development Area (TEDA), to provide quality education for families in the development zone. Open to all expatriate families living in TEDA. Offers classes from pre-kindergarten to Grade 12. Follows a North American curriculum. Intensive ESL programme and on-going support. Putonghua and field trips. Well-equipped campus with football field, running track, library/media centre. Accredited by WASC. Member of ACAMIS. Pre-kindergarten, half-day: $4,000 Full-day: US$6,000 Regular programme: US$8,000 Fees TEDA- subsidised TIANJIN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL 1 Meiyuan Road, Tianjin New Technological & Industrial Garden, Nan Kai District, Tianjin, 300384 Tel: (8622) 8371 0900 E-mail: admissions@tiseagles.com Web: www.tiseagles.com Founded: 1985 Part of the International Schools of China association of Christian schools established in major Chinese cities. An academic approach leading to preparation for college entrance. Traditional teaching at elementary, with Chinese included in the curriculum. Secondary programme features core subjects and electives. SAT and Advanced Placement available. ESL support from junior kindergarten to Grade 8. Soccer field, model United Nations, student council. Accredited by WASC. Member of ACAMIS. Junior Kindergarten, half-day: US$3,250 Full day and Kindergarten: US$6,500 Grades 1-12: US$12,750 to US$13,500 TIANJIN REGO INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL 38 Huan Dao Dong Road, Mei Jiang Nan Residence Zone, Tianjin 300221 Tel: (8622) 8816 1180 E-mail: principal@regoschool.org Web: www.regoschool.org British-oriented school for students from 3 to 18 years. National Curriculum of England and Wales with students studying for IGCSEs and AS/A-levels. Putonghua starts at 4 years. Competitions and activities with other international schools. The school moved to a new campus in February 2004, with fully equipped science laboratories, library, IT room, indoor swimming pool and all-weather sports field. Linked with Shanghai Rego.Nursery-Reception half-day: US$5,125 Full-day: US$10,250 Year 1 to 13: US$13,905 to US$16,926 Guangdong AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF GUANGZHOU Ersha Campus No 3, Yan Yu Street South, Ersha Island, Dongshan District, Guangzhou 510105 Tel: (8620) 8735 3392-3 Pre-school Garden Hotel, 4/F Garden Tower, 368 Huanshi Road East, Dongshan District, Guangzhou, 510064 Tel: (8620) 8333 8999 E-mail: info@aisgz.edu.cn Web: www.aisgz.edu.cn Founded: 1981 Originated as a school for diplomatic families, now a greatly expanded independent school serving Guangzhou's expatriates. Caters for children from pre-school to Grade 12. Now authorised to offer the IB primary years, middle years programmes and IB diploma. Advanced Placement courses. Fluency in Putonghua is encouraged with classes for all levels. ESL available. Students are prepared for SAT and other US college entrance tests. Numerous extra-curricular activities, including martial arts and drama. The school is highly sought after as the overseas community grows and is looking for a new campus. Accredited by WASC. Member of ACAMIS. Pre-school: US$4,900 Pre-school (extended day): US$6,300 Kindergarten to Grade 5: US$9,900 Grade 6-12: US$11,500 to US$13,800 GUANGZHOU NANHU INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL 176 Yunxiang Road, Tonghe Street, Baiyun District, Guangzhou 510515 Tel: (8620) 8706 0862 E-mail: admissions@ GNISChina.com Web: www.GNISChina.com Founded: 2003 Recently opened day and boarding school that seeks to combine best practice from East and West. International section is licensed by the Education Department of Guangdong and China's Ministry of Education. Students from 14 countries and regions. Pre-school to Grade 10 initially. The school is implementing the IB programmes. Chinese as a second language, the latter based on the Singapore curriculum. ESL available. Shares a campus with Hualian School, with facilities including two swimming pools, soccer pitches, computer and science laboratories. Change of principal this year and now headed by a former head of the Korean International School in Hong Kong. Applying for WASC accreditation. Pre-school: US$4,850 (Boarding: US$2,666) Kindergarten: US$7,300 (Boarding: US$4,015) Grade 1-5: US$7,800 (Boarding: US$4,300) Grade 6-10: US$11,000 (Boarding: US$5,700) INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF SINO-CANADA 166 Nanguang Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, 518052 Tel: (86755) 2666 1000 Hong Kong Admissions Office Unit 203-4, Fourseas Building, 208-212 Nathan Rd, Hong Kong Tel: (852) 2375 5606 E-mail: isadmission@ mail.ccsc.com.cn Web: www.ccsc.com.cn Founded: 2002 Founded through an established educational partnership between the Chinese Government and the Province of New Brunswick, Canada, and Shenzhen Municipal Government's wish to provide more international education options for its growing expatriate community. Run by a Hong Kong family, whose educational group includes the Shenzhen (Nanshan) Concord College of Sino-Canada, with which the school shares a campus. In 2004-2005, ISSC offers pre-kindergarten to Grade 10, with about 150 students. Most staff from Canada, 80% of students from Asia. Putonghua is also part of the curriculum from kindergarten. ESL support. The school programme is certified and inspected by New Brunswick Department of Education. Boarding available from Grade 6 and above. Change of principal this year. Pre-K-Grade 5: US$13,300 Grade 6-9: US$13,900 Boarding fee: US$4,000 SHEKOU INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Jing Shan Villas, Gongye Road, Shekou, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518067 Tel: (86755) 2669 3669 E-mail: admissions@sis.org.cn Web: www.sis.org.cn Founded: 1988 Founded by oil companies operating in the South China Sea. Recently transferred to International School Services, New Jersey. Multicultural intake and staff. Expanding student numbers, now about 250. Curriculum based on Western practices and trends. Putonghua included. ESL support. Offers Grade 10 for the first time in 2004-2005. Purpose-built high school facility that is 100% wireless and includes 'cool' student lounge. Online Virtual High School supplements classes with about 100 courses. The school is the most expensive in the area but offers extensive facilities including well-equipped classrooms and materials, large library, swimming pool, tennis courts and gym. Extra-curricular sports, clubs and community service. Accredited by WASC, with spring visit due for extension to Grades 11 to 12. Member of ACAMIS. Kindergarten -Grade 10: US$18,500 UTAHLOY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL 6km Sha Tai Highway, Jin Gao Gang, Tonhe, Guangzhou, 510515 Tel: (8620) 8720 2019 E-mail: uis@utahloy.com Web: www.utahloy.com Founded: 1997 Expanding school that comes under the Hong Kong-owned Utahloy Education Foundation. Caters for children from kindergarten to Grade 12. Scenic location on Golden Lake estate. International primary, with landscaped gardens. Offers the International Primary Curriculum, IB middle years programme and IB diploma. Putonghua taught. ESL to Grade 5. Older applicants must pass English tests or join the school's language centre. Emphasising outdoor lifestyle options this year, including community service and Duke of Edinburgh Award. New building has allowed growth to more than 600 pupils. Member of ACAMIS. Early Childhood: US$6,200-US$7,950 Grade 1-12: US$8,900 to US$13,300 UTAHLOY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL ZENG CHENG San Jiang Town, Zeng Cheng City, Guangdong Tel: (8620) 8291 3309 E-mail: shanekells@utahloy.com Web: www.utahloy.com Founded: 2003 Recently opened sister school to Utahloy International, with weekly boarding added. Green, 80-hectare campus in parkland 20km from Dongguan. Has grown from a middle school only in 2003 to Grade 1-12 in 2004-2005. Offers the International Primary Curriculum, IGCSEs and is seeking authorisation for IB diploma. Chinese studies included. Full residential schedule and boarder supervision. Extending facilities to include swimming pool, new primary block and more dormitories. Grade 1-12: US$8,000 to US$10,800 Boarding (2-share room): US$6,150 Boarding (4-share room): US$4,150 Jiangsu NANJING INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Xian Lin University Town, Nanjing, 210046 Tel: (8625) 8589 9111 E-mail: gezhayden@ nanjing-school.com Web: www.nanjing-school.com Founded: 1995 Parent co-operative school and the first in China authorised to offer all three IB programmes for children from 3 to 18. Also an IGCSE centre. Starts in a new campus this year. It is expanding and plans an enrolment of 400 in coming years. Putonghua and Chinese culture part of the curriculum. ESL with both in-class support and special lessons. Many after-school activities. Member of ACAMIS. Pre-Kindergarten: US$14,270 K1 and above: US$19,100 SUZHOU SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL 82 Xing Han Street, Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215021 Tel: (86512) 6761 0082 E-mail: ssis@ssis-suzhou.com Web: www.ssis-suzhou.com Founded: 1996 Privately owned school founded as part of the fast-growing industrial park development, a joint China-Singapore project. Classes from kindergarten to Grade 12. Trebled in size in two years to almost 900 pupils. Multicultural intake. Primary based on Singapore model, adapted to international needs. Authorised to deliver IB middle years programme and IB diploma. Chinese as a second language and additional English. Member of ACAMIS. Kindergarten: US$8,000 Primary 1-5: US$11,200 Grade 6-12: US$12,000 to US$12,800 Shandong QINGDAO INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Middle Sector, Songling Road, Qingdao 266061 Tel: (86532) 890 8000 E-mail: jdfisch47@yahoo.com Web: www.qischina.org Founded: 1998 Pre-kindergarten to Grade 12. Western-oriented, international education benchmarked using California standards. Mostly North American staff. Most students East Asian. Daily Putonghua. High school students prepared for university. Introduced an English-only policy in school and raised entry level of English required. ESL offered up to high school. Candidate for WASC accreditation; WASC visit scheduled for April 2005. Member of ACAMIS. Fees: US$8,000-US$12,000 QINGDAO MTI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Children's Club, Qingdao Children's Activity Centre, 6 Donghai Road, Qingdao 266071 Tel: (86532) 389 5006 E-mail: qmis@qmischina.com Web: www.qmischina.com Founded: 1996 The school, on the edge of the Yellow Sea, offers an American-style education based on Christian values. Part of the International Schools of China association. Provides education from pre-kindergarten to Grade 12, with students, most from East Asia, working towards a high school graduation diploma. Bible and chapel an integral part of the curriculum. Putonghua taught. ESL available. A candidate for WASC. Member of ACAMIS. Pre-Kindergarten: US$3,500 Kindergarten -Grade 5: US$10,500 Grade 6-12, ESL: US$11,200 Sichuan CHENGDU INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL 9 Hang Kong Road, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041 Tel: (8628) 8528 5784 E-mail: linshan@hush.com Web: www.iscchengdu.org Founded: 1997 Part of the International Schools of China association Christian schools. Shares a campus with a Chinese primary school but plans to move to its own campus next school year. Multinational student body. American-style education programme leading to high school graduation. Putonghua classes available. English-only policy for activities and in school day. Seeking WASC accreditation. Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten: US$9,000 Grades 1-12: US$13,000 to US$13,500 YEW CHUNG INTERNATIONAL CHONGQING M38, Orchard Manor, Renhe Town, Yubei District, Chongqing 401121 Tel: (8623) 6763 8482 E-mail: inquiry@ycef.com Web: www.ycef.com Founded: 2001 International school pioneering the way in Chongqing. Part of Hong Kong Christian organisation the Yew Chung Education Foundation. Student body still small. Chinese and English-speaking co-principals. Offering kindergarten to Grade 9, with some combined classes. It signed an agreement earlier this year with the Independent Study High School of the University of Nebraska, an accredited high school with more than 160 self-access courses for Grades 9 to 12. Supervision and assistance by Yew Chung staff. Outdoor play areas and sporting activities available. US$13,800 Zhejiang HANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL 78 Dongxin Street, Binjiang District, Hangzhou 310053 Tel: (86571) 8669 0045 E-mail: info@scischina.org Web: www.scischina.org/hangzhou Founded: 2002 Sister school to Shanghai Community International School. Located in the Xiaoshan Industrial and Technical Development Zone. American-based curriculum adapted to the school's setting in China. Putonghua available. ESL support. Outdoor areas and extra-curricular activities. Seeking accreditation with WASC. Pre-kindergarten: US$10,000 Kindergarten -Grade 5: US$12,500 Grade 6-12: US$14,500 ACCESS INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY - NINGBO 1 Ai Xue Road, Beilun District, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315800 Tel: (86574) 8686 9999 E-mail: info@aian.org.cn Web: www.aian.org.cn Serves expatriate community in Beilun New Area with more families expected as the area expands. Students from a range of countries including Germany, Korea and Australia. International curriculum from kindergarten-Grade 8. Purpose-built school building with sports facilities. Extra-curricular activities, trips and cultural outings. Member of ACAMIS. Kindergarten: US$7,300 Grade 1-8: US$8,800 to US$9,000 THE AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL - NINGBO 35 Da Shu Yuan Xiang, Haishu District, Ningbo, Zhejiang Tel: (86574) 8730 6737 E-mail: bradford@ mail.nbptt.zj.cn Web: www.international schoolningbo.com Founded: 2003 Recently opened school offering an Australian education adapted to its host country, for pre-school and primary students. Implementing the New South Wales curriculum and includes Chinese language and culture. Daily Putonghua. ESL also available. School year starts in August/September.Kindergarten-Primary: US$7,500 to US$9,500 Other areas SHENYANG INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL 22 Quan Yuan Road, Dong Ling District, Shenyang, 110015, LIAONING Tel: (8624) 2420 6058 E-mail: syisguide@yahoo.com Web: www.syis.org Founded: 1998 Pre-kindergarten to Grade 12, with most students coming from East Asia and the US. Current student intake more than 160. Part of the International Schools of China association of Christian schools. American-based, college-preparatory curriculum, including Bible and chapel, music, art and athletics. Putonghua taught. In the process of acquiring a new campus with improved facilities. Junior Kindergarten: US$3,500 Kindergarten: US$6,000 Grade 1-12: US$12,000 SOUTH LAKE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL 507 Luo Shi Road, Hang Shan District, Wuhan 430071, HUBEI Tel: (8627) 8737 2026 E-mail: southlakeschool @yahoo.com Founded: 2003 The latest of the International Schools of China association of Christian schools. Started as the international division of a local school. Small current student body, with classes from kindergarten to Grade 10. American-based curriculum with chapel and Bible classes an integral part. ESL support and Putonghua available. Access to outside sports facilities. Kindergarten: US$6,000 Grade 1-10: US$12,000 XIAMEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Jiu Tian Hu, Xing Lin, Xiamen 361022, FUJIAN Tel: (86592) 6256 581-3 E-mail: askxis@hotmail.com Web: www.xischina.com Founded: 1997 Founded by Xiamen city government and a private investor. Multicultural student body of 240. Pre-kindergarten to Grade 12, with IB primary years and middle years programmes to Grade 10; senior students study for a US-style high school diploma. Advanced Placement. Putonghua in the curriculum. ESL support. Purpose-built campus with swimming pool, library, computer labs. Sports contests with other international schools in China. Field trips. Plans to expand campus for up to 750 students. Accredited by WASC. Member of ACAMIS. Principal is ACAMIS president. Pre-school-Kindergarten: US$9,000 Grade 1-12: US$10,000 to US$13,500