Britannia International School Guangzhou is a EYFS (Early years foundation stage) / Cambridge (Primary) / Cambridge (Secondary) / Cambridge IGCSE / Cambridge International AS Levels / Cambridge A Levels school in Guangzhou, China. Founded in 2017. Annual tuition ranges from $17,526 to $25,668 USD.
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Scholarships Available
No formal scholarship or bursary programme is advertised. Published discounts include RMB 6,000 off annual tuition for full payment in a single transaction, and an additional RMB 3,000 early-enrolment discount for students who enrol and pay in full before January 31st.
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About
Britannia International School Guangzhou (BIS) is a non-profit, co-educational English-medium Cambridge school for students aged 2–18, founded in 2017 as a member of the Canadian International Educational Organization (CIEO). The school follows the Cambridge pathway from EYFS through IGCSE and AS/A Levels, with particular strengths in STEM, languages, and visual and creative arts. BIS operates as a day school with no boarding, offering annual tuition from RMB 127,000 to RMB 186,000 and a school bus service covering various areas of Guangzhou.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
BIS is a non-profit Cambridge school following the British/Cambridge pathway from EYFS through A Levels. Key differentiators include a STEAM/IDEALAB programme, a strong Chinese language programme, a holistic learner-attribute framework (Confident, Responsible, Reflective, Innovative, Engaged), and membership in the Canadian International Educational Organization (CIEO). The school provides a school bus service with supervised routes across Guangzhou.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Year 1-6 (Primary) | RMB 139,000 |
| EYFS (Kindergarten) | RMB 127,000 |
| Year 7-9 (Lower Secondary) | RMB 169,000 |
| Year 10-11 (Upper Secondary – IGCSE) | RMB 170,500 |
| Year 12-13 (Upper Secondary – A Level) | RMB 186,000 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: RMB 127,000 - 186,000. Application fee: $276.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit online inquiry/visit-request form; admissions contacts within 24 hours. 2) Schedule a meeting (virtual or on-campus) with admissions to discuss placement, curriculum pathway and learning-support needs. 3) Complete the BIS Student Application Form, gather required documents (school records, passport, visa, birth certificate, immunisation record, medical report, photos). 4) Age-appropriate assessment: ages 3–7 attend a classroom session; ages 7+ sit written English and Mathematics tests; all new students are interviewed by the Principal or COO. 5) Receive offer and fee schedule; confirm place via payment. 6) Complete remaining enrolment paperwork (bus registration, medical/insurance forms), purchase uniform, and confirm first-day logistics.
Admissions Details
BIS does not publish a formal waitlist policy. Third-party sources report that a waiting list has been used at times, particularly for Pre-Nursery due to high demand, with early registration recommended before July 31st for a new academic year. Families are advised to contact admissions directly to confirm current waitlist status.
School Day
Early Years and Primary start at approximately 08:20; Secondary starts at approximately 08:35. Lessons finish between approximately 15:30 and 16:00 depending on age group. Supervised before- and after-school care is available along with extra-curricular sessions.
Student Life
New students are expected to purchase one full set of uniform at approximately RMB 2,900, excluding the House T-shirt. No further stage-by-stage breakdown is published on the public website.
The school provides a lunch and snack service with an annual fee of RMB 7,200. Bedding is also provided for Pre-Nursery and Nursery students at an additional fee of RMB 500.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
BIS takes a holistic approach to learner development, incorporating PSHE in the curriculum and using ClassDojo for regular parent–teacher communication. A registered nurse is on site and all staff are first-aid trained. No named counselling team or dedicated mental-health programme is published publicly; families with specific needs are directed to contact the school directly.
BIS emphasises a safe, welcoming learning environment and is registered with the People's Republic of China as a School for Foreign Children. Practical measures include a registered nurse on campus, first-aid-trained staff, and assigned bus monitors on contracted school buses. No formal child-protection policy document or named designated safeguarding lead is published on the public website.
Student Demographics
School Background
Non-profit, foreign-owned school and member of the Canadian International Educational Organization (CIEO).