Clifford International School is a Canadian Curriculum / Chinese National Curriculum / Advanced Placement (AP) school in Guangzhou, China. Founded in 2014. Annual tuition ranges from $18,630 to $24,288 USD.
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Clifford International School is a Canadian-affiliated Grade 1–12 co-educational school located within the gated Clifford Estates community in Panyu, Guangzhou. It delivers the Manitoba provincial curriculum across elementary, middle and high school, and offers a Chinese–Canadian Dual Program as well as selected Advanced Placement courses and an on-site SAT testing centre. The campus features extensive facilities including a 50-metre pool, a large indoor gymnasium, a 25,000 sq m turf field, science labs, a makerspace and a theatre, with optional boarding available for all grade levels.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
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CIS is an officially affiliated overseas school of the Province of Manitoba, Canada, allowing students to earn a recognised Canadian high-school diploma. It also offers a Chinese–Canadian Dual Program authorised by the Guangdong Education Department, enabling eligible mainland Chinese students to receive both a Chinese diploma and a Manitoba diploma. The school operates an on-site SAT testing centre and offers selected Advanced Placement (AP) courses. The campus features extensive sports infrastructure including a 50m pool, a 25,000 sq m turf field with 8-lane track, and a large indoor gymnasium.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grades 1-6 | RMB 135,000 |
| Grades 7-8 | RMB 149,000 |
| Grades 9-12 | RMB 176,000 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: RMB 67,500 - 88,000.
Admissions Process
- 1Create an account on the school's admissions portal, uploading a photo of the child's identification and selecting the correct portal (Grades 1–5 or Grades 6–12). 2) Wait for the Admissions Office to contact you to schedule testing; submit previous school report cards and relevant documents before the test date. 3) Sit an entrance assessment — one-on-one for Grades 1–8 (approximately 30 minutes) or a written English and math exam for Grades 9–11 (approximately 3 hours). 4) Receive acceptance notification; if accepted, the admissions office assists with enrolment steps, start date and orientation.
Boarding Life
Boarding (dormitory) is available for students in Grades 1–12. The boarding fee is RMB 3,950 per semester. Detailed room types, supervision arrangements and gender separation policies are not published on the public admissions pages.
Boarding is available for Grades 1–12. The boarding fee is RMB 3,950 per semester (RMB 7,900 per year). Per-semester totals including boarding: Grades 1–6 RMB 71,450; Grades 7–8 RMB 78,450; Grades 9–12 RMB 91,950.
School Day
Monday–Friday, campus hours 08:00–17:00. A typical school day starts at approximately 08:30 and ends around 16:10. Exact bell times, breaks and grade-specific timetables are available in the school calendar.
Student Life
A uniform is required across all school stages. The uniform fee is charged separately and is not included in the published tuition.
Meals are billed separately from tuition; a meals fee is excluded from the published tuition figures. Specific meal amounts are not published on the public fee page.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
The Guidance Department provides one-on-one and group meetings, seminars and regular counselling related to academic planning and student development. Named guidance counsellors and a Dean of Students support students. No separate detailed mental-health programme or named school psychologist is publicly described.
The campus is gated with four separate entry gates and an underground entrance for dry arrival and pickup. Regular campus hours are observed. No dedicated child-protection or safeguarding policy page is published on the school website.
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School Background
Affiliated overseas school of the Province of Manitoba, Canada, operating under the Manitoba provincial curriculum. Part of the broader Clifford Estates campus.