Canadian International School Kunshan
International School in Shanghai
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Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, Canadian taught at Canadian International School Kunshan.
- Tuition: $17,931–$28,414/yr published in CNY, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 20 Shanghai international school · 400 students total.
- 30 nationalities top: Chinese.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 8:30am.
- Accreditations: IBO listed accreditations.
400
30 (Chinese)
20 avg
Available
2012
IBO
About Canadian International School Kunshan
Founded in 2012, Canadian International School Kunshan(CISK) is a K-12 international school and is the only international school in Kunshan licensed by the Education Bureau of Jiangsu´s provincial government. CISK offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes for students from kindergarten to high school, with English as the language of instruction. The school follows the IB education philosophy to develop international mindset as the core of the school´s culture. CISK focuses on improving students' learning abilities, cultivating their spirit of humanity and innovativation, while school also developing students' personalities. The school has a comprehensive curriculum system, so that students can master knowledge, develop their interests and specialties, and so grow into individuals of moral integrity and strong abilities.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
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
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $17,931–$28,414 |
| Annual tuition (CNY) | 元130000-元206000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $27,023(+17%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $29,023 |
| Cost position in Shanghai | 25th percentile(budget-friendly) |
IB, Canadian
IB Diploma and HSK
Since 2018, CISK graduates have made a lot of achievements, most of which have received admission notices from well-known universities in Britain, Canada, Australia, the United States, Hong Kong, and other places, such as Harvard University, Duke University, Imperial College of London, the University of Manchester, the University of Edinburgh, the University of Toronto, the University of Hong Kong, the University of Melbourne, the University of Sydney, etc. In 2020, the average score of our IB graduates was 37 points, which was far higher than the global average of 31 points. As for university applications, CISK students have received more than 90% of the admission offers from the world's top 100 universities, more than 80%from the world's top 50 universities, and 50% from the world's top 30 universities.
Mandarin, Korean and Spanish
We have social-emotional counselor and SEN teacher. One to one counseling to students who need support, classroom lessons about social emotional education.
Yes
Yes, we offer ESL(English as Second Language) classes.
8:30am – Mon-Thurs 4:30pm. Fri 3:30pm.
Yes
Special diets for vegan available. For others, it can be put forward and catering according to the actual situation of the school.
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
At a Glance
Fee Position in Shanghai
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: Chinese
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