International School of Dongguan
International School in Guangzhou
Quick answer
International School of Dongguan-Guangzhou (ISD) in the Pearl River Delta serves students from 28 nationalities aged 3 to 18. The school is an IB Continuum World School, accredited by IBO, WASC and ACAMIS. Tuition $17,379-$32,221 per year. Strong fit for manufacturing-corridor expat families on Dongguan corporate assignments seeking IB-track education in the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong tri-city economic zone.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB taught at International School of Dongguan.
- Tuition: $17,379–$32,221/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 15 (max 20) Guangzhou international school.
- 28 nationalities top: America, Brazil, France.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 8:00 am.
- Accreditations: IBO, WASC, ACAMIS verified.
28 (America,Brazil,France,Italy,Korea)
15 avg / 20 max
Available
2012
IBO, WASC, ACAMIS
About International School of Dongguan
International school of Dongguan (ISD) is the first international school authorized by the Chinese Ministry of Education in Dongguan. Since 2012, International School of Dongguan (ISD) has been serving the community in Dongguan with high quality education, providing international education from pre-kindergarten to grade 12. ISD was accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) on 2013 and is an authorized IB World School offering IBDP to the students since 2015. In addition, ISD is a member of two regional professional organizations for international schools: Association of Chinese and Mongolian International Schools (ACAMIS) and East Asia Regional Council of Overseas Schools (EARCOS). ISD provides a rigorous, well-rounded education while fostering the unique gifts and aspirations of each child.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $17,379 – $32,221 |
| Annual tuition (local) | 元126000-元233600 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $26,450(+7%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $27,950 |
| Cost position in Guangzhou | 87th percentile(premium tier) |
IB
IB Examinations and ISD final exams
Students achieved a top score of 42 out of 45 in IB results. The average score of all candidates came in above the world average. ISD continued to maintain a pass rate of 100%
Chinese and Korean
Learning coordinator interprets psychoeducational and neuropsychological assessments, which measure the child’s strengths and weaknesses over a broad range of cognitive tasks and provide parents with a plan for their child that highlights those cognitive strengths and areas of weakness.
Yes
Yes, we have English Language Learners Support from G1 toG8
8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Yes
No
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Fee Position in Guangzhou
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: America,Brazil,France,Italy,Korea
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