Suzhou Singapore International School is a IB Diploma / IB MYP / IB PYP school in Suzhou, China. Founded in 1996. It serves 1,000 students for students aged 2–18. Annual tuition ranges from $17,940 to $41,400 USD.
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About
Suzhou Singapore International School is a private, coeducational day school in Suzhou, China, authorized by the International Baccalaureate in 2001. The school offers all three IB programmes—Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma—with English as the language of instruction. Students have access to a comprehensive range of IB subjects and are examined in May and June sessions.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Full IB continuum school (PYP, MYP, DP) located in Suzhou Industrial Park with English-medium instruction for students aged 2–18.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grade 1-6 | RMB 260,000 |
| Grade 7-8 | RMB 280,000 |
| Grade 9-10 | RMB 290,000 |
| Grade 11-12 | RMB 300,000 |
| Toddler / Pre-N (Half Day) | RMB 130,000 |
| Pre-Nursery to Kindergarten 2 | RMB 200,000 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: RMB 130,000 - 300,000. Application fee: $345.
Admissions Process
- 1Create an OpenApply account at ssis-sh.openapply.cn. 2) Complete and submit all required application documents via OpenApply, including SSIS Registration Kit, Code of Conduct, Confidential School Recommendation (Grade 1+), birth certificate, vaccination record, passport pages, and Shanghai residence proof; non-English/Chinese documents must be translated by an authorised translation company. 3) Pay the non-refundable application fee (RMB 2,500) within five working days of invoice issuance. 4) Attend the Admissions Assessment; SSIS Admissions will contact applicants with the schedule once a complete application is received. 5) If offered a place, pay the non-refundable matriculation fee (RMB 20,000) within five working days to secure enrolment.
Admissions Details
SSIS maintains a waitlist of applicants that can be offered places when they become available, particularly when enrolled students leave or are suspended for non-payment. The school does not publish detailed public waitlist protocol covering ranking criteria, how long applicants remain on the list, or automatic expiry. Families should contact [email protected] for current waitlist practice and their applicant's position.
Student Life
SSIS uses a House System with four houses: Ruby, Amber, Pearl and Sapphire. All students and staff are assigned to a house and remain in the same house throughout their SSIS journey, with younger siblings able to join the same house. The system supports a range of activities and competitions, and house points determine a yearly House Championship.
SSIS requires a formal school uniform. Shanghai Xinxinle Dress Co., Ltd is the designated uniform vendor since March 2019. Uniforms can be ordered online with home delivery in approximately one week. The on-campus Sabres Store offers fitting and purchase with hours 08:00–09:00 and 11:40–14:00.
Food is sourced from Mahota Farm at Chongming Island and other licensed suppliers. An in-house purchasing department manages the process with no intermediaries and reviews suppliers and products regularly. The weekly menus include Chinese, Western, Japanese, South Korean and Southeast Asian dishes, with vegetarian options and accommodations for dietary restrictions; preschool meals are tailored, and Chinese festival foods are served.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
The school's counselling team provides individual and group counselling, crisis intervention, and social-emotional support embedded into the curriculum and pastoral routines. SSIS publishes Student Wellness Surveys, digital pastoral curriculum content, and remote counselling by appointment. Counsellors are reachable via [email protected] and the school highlights proactive outreach to students and families needing extra support.
SSIS publishes a Child Protection Policy and maintains a Campus Safety Committee that conducts regular checks and enforces safety protocols. The school implements visitor procedures, ID and family card controls, and an Outdoor Activities Response Policy. SSIS states a zero-tolerance position on bullying, neglect and abuse and outlines procedures for responding to concerns.
Student Demographics
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