BASIS International School Guangzhou is a AP / American school in Guangzhou, China. Annual tuition ranges from $29,568 to $39,270 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Scholarships Available
BASIS Global & Aisheng (爱圣) International Global Excellence Student Scholarship targets incoming high-school students (generally Grade 9 entry). Awards include full scholarships (four years tuition and boarding where applicable) and half scholarships. Requirements include standardised English scores (TOEFL ~105 or Duolingo ~135), two teacher recommendations, official transcripts for past two years, a self-introduction video, and an academic/extracurricular portfolio. Multi-stage selection includes written tests, interviews, presentations and a scholarship panel review. Application fee of RMB 2,000 (potentially refundable if awarded). Award amounts are calculated from the school's tuition for the year the scholarship applies.
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About
BASIS International School Guangzhou is a co-educational international day and weekday boarding school located in Science City, Huangpu District, Guangzhou, serving students from Pre-K through Grade 12. The school delivers the American-based BASIS Curriculum with Advanced Placement (AP) courses in English, complemented by Chinese language instruction and fine arts, STEM, and co-curricular programmes. It is part of the U.S.-founded BASIS International Schools network and operates a boarding programme accommodating over 450 students.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| K2 | RMB 211,200 |
| K3 | RMB 236,580 |
| Grades 1-8 | RMB 258,020 |
| Grades 9-12 | RMB 280,500 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: RMB 211,200 - 280,500. Application fee: $280.
Admissions Process
- 1Express interest and complete registration form. 2) Pay non-refundable application fee of RMB 2,000. 3) Submit required documents: passport/ID copy, transcripts for past 1-2 years, teacher recommendations. 4) Student assessment — play/observation for Early Childhood; written assessment, behaviour observation, and interview for Grades 2-9. 5) Parent interview; school issues decision by email. 6) Accept offer and complete enrolment within five working days, signing contract and paying fees. 7) Only foreign passport holders (including HK, Macau, Taiwan) are eligible; some upper grades may be closed to new applicants. 8) If applying for boarding, confirm availability and extra costs before accepting.
Admissions Details
No formal published waitlist policy. If a grade is full, the school may maintain an internal waiting/interest list. Parents are advised to contact admissions directly to confirm whether a waitlist exists, how placements are prioritised, and typical wait times.
Boarding Life
On-campus weekday boarding program accommodating more than 450 boarding students. Available from upper primary (middle/high school) onwards. Boarding fees are charged separately from tuition; specific rates not publicly listed.
Weekday boarding program with on-campus facilities accommodating more than 450 boarding students. Available from upper primary (middle/high school) onwards. Boarding is charged separately from tuition.
Student Life
Cafeteria on campus.
Student Demographics
School Background
Part of BASIS International Schools, a U.S.-founded network operating international and bilingual campuses in China and elsewhere. Not affiliated with any foreign government.