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Canadian International School of Guangzhou

International School in Guangzhou

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Canadian International School of Guangzhou is a Canadian-curriculum school in Guangzhou, China. Annual tuition is $27,967-$38,380 USD (2025-2026 fee year). It is accredited by IBO and ACAMIS and serves ages Ages 2 to 18.

Key facts

  • Curriculum: Canadian taught at Canadian International School of Guangzhou.
  • Tuition: $27,967–$38,380/yr published in CNY, US$ equivalent.
  • Avg class size: 20 (max 25) Guangzhou international school.
  • Ages: Ages 2 to 18 school day starts at 8:20.
  • Accreditations: IBO, ACAMIS listed accreditations.
CanadianAges 2 to 18English$27,967–$38,380/yr(元188000-元258000)
Est. all-in: $34,604/yr(+4%, modeled)Above average in GuangzhouModerate admissions78% data coverage
Class Size

20 avg / 25 max

Boarding

Available

Accreditations

IBO, ACAMIS

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About Canadian International School of Guangzhou

Welcome to the Canadian International School of Guangzhou (CIS). CIS is the first Alberta, Canadian accredited, Pre-K to Grade 12, International School that is fully registered in both Canada (Alberta) and China. And we are also an IB PYP candidate school.

Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)

Special educational needs (SEN)Not published
English as an additional language (EAL)Stated

This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.

Why this matters

Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.

  • EAL/ESL support listed

Not published

  • —Learning-support provision not published
  • —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
  • —In-house specialist staff not listed

Questions to ask the school

  1. What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
  2. Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
  3. Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
  4. Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
  5. Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
Annual fees and costs for Canadian International School of Guangzhou
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$27,967–$38,380
Annual tuition (CNY)元188000-元258000
Fee year2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$34,604(+4%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$36,104
Cost position in Guangzhou70th percentile(above average)
Curriculum

Canadian

External examinations

CIS students in Grade 6 and Grade 9 take the Alberta (Canada) Provincial Achievement Test, Grade 12 students take the Alberta(Canada) Diploma Test.

Exam results

Our students has achieved great results in these exams. From Class of 2016 to Class of 2023, all CIS graduates have successfully graduated and 88% of them have entered top 100 universities around the world.

Additional languages

Mandarin in regular classes, French, Arabic, Spanish in After School Activities.

Learning support

unknown

ESL / EAL support

We offer English Language Learning programs for students from Grade 2 and above. Our teachers have years of experience working with ELL learners.

School hours

8:20 – 3:06

School busNo
Lunch

CIS students have healthy snacks twice a day and school provides lunch to all students.

Uniform requiredYes
After-school careNo
Dietary accommodations

No

Listing imported: 2026-04-27Data source: scrapedConfidence: mediumData completeness: 78%Sources: none yet — confirm with the school

Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.

At a Glance

Fee Position in Guangzhou

Mid-range
Median
$11,748$27,967–$38,380$48,793

Class Size

This school
20
Max class
25
City avg
18

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