Canadian International School of Guangzhou is a IBPYP school in Guangzhou, China. Founded in 2012. Annual tuition ranges from $25,944 to $35,604 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
CIS publishes a formal Academic Scholarship Programme (2025–2026) with three categories: (a) a 'Million RMB Scholarship' for Grade 12 graduates receiving offers from elite universities (Ivy League, Stanford, MIT, Oxford, Cambridge); (b) a Tuition Scholarship covering full tuition for high-performing students entering Grade 10; and (c) an Excellence Scholarship for academic achievement, leadership, and contribution in STEM, arts, and service. Application is managed directly through the Admissions office.
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About
Canadian International School of Guangzhou is a co-educational day and boarding school located in the Panyu District of Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. It serves students aged 2 to 18 and offers the IB Primary Years Programme. Instruction is delivered in both English and Chinese.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Co-educational day and boarding school offering the IB curriculum with bilingual English and Chinese instruction in Guangzhou.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grade 4-6 | RMB 218,000 |
| Grade 7-9 | RMB 238,000 |
| Grade 10-12 | RMB 258,000 |
| Kindergarten - Grade 3 | RMB 198,000 |
| Pre-Kindergarten / Nursery | RMB 188,000 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: RMB 188,000 - 258,000. Application fee: $276.
Admissions Process
- 1Initial enquiry and eligibility check — contact Admissions to confirm foreign passport eligibility and arrange a campus or online tour. 2) Complete the online application form and submit required documents (photos, passports, school records) along with the non-refundable application processing fee. 3) Attend an admissions assessment and oral interview (English-medium, can be online for overseas families) for grade placement and language evaluation. 4) Learning support / ELL assessment if needed, with individual evaluation and possible ELL condition of entry. 5) Receive written offer and secure placement by completing tuition payment. 6) Arrange fees and payment schedule (annual or semester); request full tuition table and refund policy. 7) Arrange campus orientation; note that a letter of enrolment for visa purposes is issued only after fees are paid.
Admissions Details
CIS does not operate a formal waitlist. The school accepts applications year-round and places are allocated on a first-come, confirmed-by-payment basis. Parents are advised to apply early as seats in each grade are limited.
Boarding Life
The dormitory accommodates 120 students in four-bunk rooms with independent bathrooms and student lounges. Boarding is available to students in Grades 7–12 and costs RMB 35,000 per year. The programme includes after-school activities and an evening development curriculum.
Boarding is available for secondary students in Grades 7–12. The dormitory accommodates 120 students in four-bunk rooms with independent bathrooms and student lounges. The dorm programme includes after-school activities and an evening development curriculum. Boarding costs RMB 35,000 per year.
School Day
The school operates full-day programmes including full-day Pre-K and Kindergarten. Specific daily start/end times and break schedules are not published publicly; division-specific timetables are available by contacting Admissions.
Student Life
CIS operates a four-house system — Panda, Wolves, Elk, and Dragon — which compete throughout the year for the House Cup, promoting community, belonging, and personal and social development.
New students are required to purchase a school uniform costing approximately RMB 2,880.
CIS Meals provides on-site catering from a Level A certified kitchen using Metro Supermarket ingredients with daily quality checks. Boarding students receive breakfast and dinner on campus on weekdays; lunch and snacks are available for all students. Weekly menus featuring international and local dishes are shared with parents.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
CIS offers group and individual counselling and delivers social-emotional lessons in classrooms. The counselling team supports teachers with evidence-based strategies and runs parent/caregiver workshops. The House system is also used to promote belonging and positive self-esteem. Boarding pages reference attention to students' psychological and social development.
The school's public website describes wellbeing and boarding safety in broad terms but does not publish a clearly labelled child-protection or safeguarding policy. A School Policies menu is listed but a distinct safeguarding policy is not publicly accessible; parents must contact the school directly for specific details.
Student Demographics
School Background
private