Canadian International School Kunshan is a IB Diploma / IB MYP / IB PYP school in Kunshan, China. Founded in 2012. Annual tuition ranges from $17,940 to $28,428 USD.
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Scholarships Available
A limited number of full and partial scholarships are available, awarded on the basis of academic merit and financial need. Selection stages include application submission, subject testing (English, Mathematics and Sciences), a cognitive-ability test, and a final interview with school leadership. Previously offered to MYP and DP candidates with a selection window of approximately March–June. Current cycle details available from [email protected].
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Canadian International School Kunshan is a private, coeducational school in Kunshan, China, offering all three International Baccalaureate programmes: Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma. The school provides instruction in English and Chinese, with mixed day and boarding facilities for students across its programmes.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Full IB Continuum school (PYP, MYP, DP) located adjacent to Duke Kunshan University. The only international school in Kunshan licensed by the Jiangsu Provincial Education Bureau. Offers both day and boarding (family-style dormitory) options. Small class sizes capped at 22 students. Strong multilingual programme with compulsory Mandarin and taster courses in Japanese, Spanish, Korean and German. Historical Canadian curriculum affiliation with St. John's Kilmarnock School, Ontario.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grades 1-5 | RMB 150,000 |
| Grades 6-10 | RMB 170,000 |
| Grades 11-12 | RMB 206,000 |
| Early Years (Nursery/JK/SK) | RMB 130,000 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: RMB 130,000 - 206,000. Application fee: $276.
Admissions Process
- 1Contact Admissions for vacancy status and document checklist; create an OpenApply account. 2) Submit online application via OpenApply with required documents (passport, visa/residence permits, school reports, learning-support records). 3) Admissions office reviews documents and confirms eligibility. 4) Age-appropriate assessment: kindergarten applicants attend a family interview; Primary (Grades 1–5) applicants take a school-organised admissions assessment (~2 hours); Secondary (Grades 6–11) applicants take a written test in English and English-language mathematics. 5) Family interview: kindergarten/primary applicants meet the Head of Academic Department; secondary parents attend a ~30-minute interview. Scholarship candidates invited to further testing and leadership interview. 6) Decision communicated within 3–5 working days; successful applicants receive a digital offer letter. 7) Accept offer and pay registration deposit to secure the place. 8) Confirm enrolment; receive orientation details for uniform, lunch and transport. 9) Contact [email protected] for EAL/SEN needs, eligibility queries or language support during the process.
Admissions Details
No formal waitlist policy is published. Enrolment is subject to class vacancies. Families are advised to contact Admissions directly to enquire about waitlist availability for specific year groups.
Boarding Life
Access-controlled dormitory buildings with life teachers on each floor. Family-style student apartments. Ground floor includes a multi-functional public hall, an extracurricular reading and discussion area, a coffee bar and a laundry service. 5-day boarding programme costs RMB 18,500 per school year.
Family-style student apartments with access-controlled dormitory. Life teachers stationed on each floor support students with living, learning and socialising. A 5-day boarding programme is available at RMB 18,500 per school year.
School Day
Primary arrival around 8:20am; morning classes from approximately 8:30–11:35; lunch and break 11:35–12:30; afternoon lessons from approximately 12:35; primary day ends at 3:30pm. Secondary timetables typically finish later and may vary by day and year group.
Student Life
Four houses: Panda, Elephant, Eagle and Leopard. Students are randomly assigned to a house; each house has a House Captain from Grades 11 and 12. Merit points are awarded for good behaviour and academic performance, tallied weekly; the house with the most points at year-end receives a trophy.
All students are required to wear the school uniform. Non-compliance may result in a behaviour referral.
The canteen provides three daily meal sets: Chinese set meal, daily specialties, and noodles. Breakfast, lunch and snacks are prepared and delivered to classrooms. Kindergarten and Grade 1 receive lunch boxes on tables. From Grade 2 to Grade 12, students select from three meal packages and may add additional items.
Wellbeing & Safety
CISK employs a Social-emotional Counselor and maintains a Guidance Counselling Center and student services department. Life teachers on each boarding floor provide pastoral care for resident students. The House system and elected Student Council are used to foster belonging and peer support across year groups.
CISK publishes a Child Protection and Safeguarding document addressing children's rights and the school's duty to protect students. All staff undergo reference and background/criminal checks as part of employee screening. Formal policy documents including Inclusion, Assessment, Complaints and a Student Guide form the broader safeguarding framework.
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