Tianjin International School is a USA school in Tianjin, China. Founded in 1986. Annual tuition ranges from $10,764 to $39,744 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
TIS Scholars Award targets tenth-grade applicants and provides a full or partial tuition scholarship for Grades 11 and 12. Applicants must submit a personal essay, create a video detailing accomplishments, and participate in an interview with a scholarship panel. The award covers up to two years.
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About
Tianjin International School is a coeducational day school located in the Hexi District of Tianjin, China. It follows an American curriculum and delivers instruction in English.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Purpose-built three-floor campus in Hexi District housing Early Childhood through High School. Broad Advanced Placement (AP) program with approximately 15 AP courses, Dual Enrollment, and the AP Capstone Diploma. STEAM wing with science labs and robotics lab. Rolling admissions accepted throughout the year. TIS Scholars Award offering full or partial tuition scholarships for secondary students. Bus service with multiple routes and app-based tracking.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | RMB 180,000 |
| Elementary Grades 1-6 | RMB 271,000 |
| High School Grades 9-12 | RMB 288,000 |
| Middle School Grades 7-8 | RMB 283,000 |
| Foundation Class (full days) | RMB 159,000 |
| Foundation Class (half days) | RMB 78,000 |
| Junior Kindergarten (full days) | RMB 159,000 |
| Junior Kindergarten (half days) | RMB 78,000 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: RMB 78,000 - 288,000. Application fee: $276.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit online application form with basic family and child information. Step 2: Provide supporting documents including passport, visa or residence permit, child's immunization record, and previous school records in English; pay Enrollment Deposit to reserve a place. Step 3: Attend an interview at the school; child may take an assessment test in math, reading, and language. Step 4: Decision notified within approximately one week — acceptance, decline, or waiting pool placement. Age cut-off is September 30 of the enrolment year.
Admissions Details
Applicants not immediately accepted may be placed in a waiting pool and offered a place when vacancies arise.
School Day
The school day runs from 8:00 to 16:00, Monday through Friday.
Student Life
The school has a cafeteria on campus. The Landing coffee shop provides on-site refreshments.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental wellbeing is supported through a counseling team and advisory teachers who address emotional and social difficulties, build resilience, and help students manage stress with follow-up sessions for ongoing social-skill training. A Health Office with a trained healthcare professional is on duty daily from 8:00 to 17:00. Daily air quality monitoring is conducted at 8:00 under nurse guidance, with activity adjustments to protect health.
Safeguarding is underpinned by Child Safety Policies and a Code of Conduct with regular training for staff, volunteers, and students. Two staff members in each school are designated Child Safety Specialists. A confidential online channel is available to raise concerns, with responses handled by designated staff.
Student Demographics
School Background
private