Benenden Bilingual School Guangzhou is a Chinese National Curriculum / Cambridge IGCSE / Cambridge A Levels / Advanced Placement (AP) school in Guangzhou, China. Founded in 2023. Annual tuition ranges from $32,844 to $45,264 USD.
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Scholarships Available
2025–26 Scholarship Programme across categories: Academics, STEAM, Sports, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, and University Consultation Scholarship. Awards can include up to 100% remission of tuition and boarding fees. Early application deadline 10 January 2025; full application deadline 18 July 2025. Requires school application, supporting documents (portfolios, certificates), and interview or audition. Final decisions by BBSG Scholarship Committee.
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Benenden Bilingual School Guangzhou (BBSG) is a bilingual K–12 co-educational day and boarding school founded in 2023 in Panyu, Guangzhou, within a 100,000 m² education hub. It delivers a dual-track curriculum combining the Chinese National Curriculum with international pathways including Cambridge IGCSE, A Levels and AP, alongside signature programmes such as QUEST for university guidance and Humanistic AI. The school is a partnership between CTF Education Group and the UK's Benenden School, offering five senior secondary subject tracks and a comprehensive 360-degree pastoral care system.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Bilingual K–12 school delivering dual-track curriculum combining Chinese National Curriculum with international pathways (IGCSE, A Level, AP/Pre-AP). Signature programmes include QUEST for university guidance, Culture Academy and Humanistic AI. Five subject-aligned senior secondary tracks (Technology/Engineering/Maths, Biochemistry/Medicine, Entrepreneurship, Creative, Humanities). First overseas partner school of UK Benenden School; strategic partnership with CTF Education Group. 360-degree pastoral care system and flexible boarding from Grade 1.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grade 1-6 (Primary) | RMB 222,000 |
| Grade 7-9 (Junior Secondary) | RMB 255,800 |
| Grade 10-12 (Senior Secondary) | RMB 328,000 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: RMB 238,000 - 328,000.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit enquiry and register via OpenApply portal; 2) Book a campus visit or tour; 3) Submit full application and supporting documents; 4) Assessments, interviews or auditions depending on age and programme; 5) Receive offer, sign enrolment contract and pay deposit; 6) Complete onboarding including health records, visa arrangements and boarding setup if applicable.
Admissions Details
No public waitlist policy published. Families advised to register through OpenApply and contact Admissions directly to enquire about internal reserve lists and availability.
Boarding Life
Boarding provided in De Lodge with two- and four-person rooms, dedicated boarding staff, housemistresses/masters, house tutors and matrons. Well-equipped kitchen on-site. English-immersion measures including daily English broadcasts and structured English activities. Full boarding available for Grade 9 seven days a week; weekday boarding available Monday to Friday for Grades 1–9.
Boarding is provided in De Lodge. Full boarding is available for Grade 9 (seven days a week) and Weekday Boarding is available Monday to Friday for Grades 1–9. A house-based system supports boarders with Housemistresses/masters, house tutors and matrons in a blended living and learning environment.
Student Life
House-based pastoral care system with Housemistresses/masters, house tutors and matrons supporting boarders.
School uniform purchases follow a voluntary/optional purchasing policy; uniform costs are additional and not included in tuition fees.
De Lodge dormitory includes a well-equipped kitchen on-site to support boarders.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
360-degree pastoral system with counsellors, house staff, medical staff and homeroom teachers as joint overseers. QUEST counsellors assigned in middle and senior phases. Boarding staff run structured social activities and supervised evening study. On-site health services and regular community activities support daily wellbeing.
Whole-school child-safety lead named in staff directory. Joint oversight of student welfare by leadership, counsellors, medical staff and boarding staff. Student safety protection is a stated school development priority. No standalone publicly downloadable child-protection policy; families are directed to contact admissions for formal policy documents.
Student Demographics
School Background
Partnership between CTF Education Group (strategic advisory support) and Benenden School UK (pastoral care and learning support); BBSG is the first overseas partner school of Benenden.