Chengdu International School is a American Curriculum / Advanced Placement (AP) school in Chengdu, China. Founded in 1997. Annual tuition ranges from $22,080 to $32,982 USD.
Location & Getting There
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About
Chengdu International School is a coeducational day school located in the Jin Jiang District of Chengdu, Sichuan, China. The school is led by Head of School Debbie-Sue Blanks.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
- STEM
- Performing Arts
- Languages
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Elementary (Grades 1-5) | RMB 226,000 |
| High School (Grades 9-12) | RMB 239,000 |
| Middle School (Grades 6-8) | RMB 234,000 |
| ECC Foundations / Junior KG / KG | RMB 160,000 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: RMB 160,000 - 239,000. Application fee: $2,760.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit the application form; Admissions team reviews and routes it. 2. Complete online enrollment and provide supporting documents (passport, visa/residence permit, immunization record, administrator/teacher recommendation, up to two years of school records). 3. Campus interview and possible assessment test in English and/or mathematics. 4. Decision notified within one week — accept, decline, or waiting pool. If accepted, complete a Student Medical Report before starting classes.
Admissions Details
CDIS uses a waiting pool when spaces are not immediately available. The waiting pool is dissolved at the end of the school year; parents must re-apply to be considered for the following year. Families are encouraged to pursue other educational options while waiting.
School Day
School days run 8:00–16:30 Monday–Thursday and 8:00–15:30 on Fridays when in session; during holidays, hours may differ (9:00–16:00).
Student Life
Cafeteria offers both international and Chinese menus prepared by professional chefs; lunch costs RMB 35 per day and is not included in tuition. Lunch payments may be made through the school WeChat account or in cash.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
The school offers on-site counseling and classroom-based SEL, with counselors providing individual sessions, building behavior plans in partnership with teachers, and involving parents as needed. A Health Clinic provides daily nursing support on the main building's ground floor.
CDIS has a Director of Child Safety and two Child Safety Specialists at each school level. The school maintains Child Safety Policies and Codes of Conduct in multiple languages, a confidential reporting form, and provides training for staff, volunteers, and students. It is Cognia-accredited and a SENIA member.
Student Demographics
School Background
Part of LifePlus International School group; Cognia-accredited; SENIA member.