Canadian International School of Guangzhou
International School in Guangzhou
Quick answer
Canadian International School of Guangzhou offers a Canadian provincial curriculum. Well-suited to budget-conscious and boarding families. At $3,577–$4,908/year, it sits below the Guangzhou average — offering strong value.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Canadian taught at Canadian International School of Guangzhou.
- Tuition: $3,577–$4,908/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 20 (max 25) Guangzhou international school.
- Ages: Ages 2 to 18 school day starts at 8:20.
- Accreditations: IBO, ACAMIS verified.
20 avg / 25 max
Available
IBO, ACAMIS
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)
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
- 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?
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- 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.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $3,577 – $4,908 |
| Annual tuition (local) | 元188000-元258000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $5,013(+18%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $6,513 |
| Cost position in Guangzhou | 9th percentile(budget-friendly) |
Canadian
CIS students in Grade 6 and Grade 9 take the Alberta (Canada) Provincial Achievement Test, Grade 12 students take the Alberta(Canada) Diploma Test.
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.
Mandarin in regular classes, French, Arabic, Spanish in After School Activities.
unknown
We offer English Language Learning programs for students from Grade 2 and above. Our teachers have years of experience working with ELL learners.
8:20 – 3:06
CIS students have healthy snacks twice a day and school provides lunch to all students.
No
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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