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International School of Dongguan

International School in Guangzhou

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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. 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–$32,221/yr published in CNY, US$ equivalent.
  • 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 listed accreditations.
IBAges 3 to 18English$17,379–$32,221/yr(元126000-元233600)
Est. all-in: $26,450/yr(+7%, modeled)Mid-range in GuangzhouGood valueOpen admissions84% data coverage
Nationalities

28 (America,Brazil,France,Italy,Korea)

Class Size

15 avg / 20 max

Boarding

Available

Founded

2012

Accreditations

IBO, WASC, ACAMIS

ibpremium-tierboardingopen-admissionsdiverse-communityinternationally-mobile

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.

Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)

Special educational needs (SEN)Stated
English as an additional language (EAL)Stated

This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.

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.

  • Learning support: moderate
  • In-house specialist staff listed
  • Educational psychologist available
  • EAL/ESL support listed

Questions to ask the school

  1. 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.
  2. Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
  3. Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
Annual fees and costs for International School of Dongguan
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$17,379–$32,221
Annual tuition (CNY)元126000-元233600
Fee year2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$26,450(+7%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$27,950
Cost position in Guangzhou48th percentile(mid-range)
Curriculum

IB

External examinations

IB Examinations and ISD final exams

Exam results

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%

Additional languages

Chinese and Korean

Learning support

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.

Special needs staff

Yes

ESL / EAL support

Yes, we have English Language Learners Support from G1 toG8

Education psychologistYes
School hours

8:00 am – 3:00 pm

School busYes
Lunch

Yes

Uniform requiredYes
After-school careYes
Dietary accommodations

No

Listing imported: 2026-04-27Data source: scrapedConfidence: highData completeness: 84%Sources: none yet — confirm with the school

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At a Glance

Fee Position in Guangzhou

Mid-range
Median
$11,748$17,379–$32,221$48,793

School Profile

AffordabilitySmall ClassesDiversitySupport
International School of Dongguan

Class Size

This school
15
Max class
20
City avg
18

Student Diversity

28nationalities

Moderately diverse

Common: America,Brazil,France,Italy,Korea

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