TLC International School is a American Curriculum school in Dongguan, China. Founded in 2007. Annual tuition ranges from $16,520 to $17,640 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Scholarships Available
Scholarships available via the school's 小牛津书院 (A-Level/IGCSE pathway) including full tuition scholarships (tuition fully waived) and half-tuition scholarships (50% tuition reduction), awarded based on entrance assessment performance and subject to annual review.
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About
TLC International School is a private, co-educational Christian international day school in Dongguan, Guangdong, China, offering an American-based college-preparatory curriculum from Nursery (age 3) through Grade 12. Accredited by ACSI for K5–12 and pursuing WASC candidacy, the school follows AERO standards at secondary level and provides an EFL programme for non-native English speakers. The purpose-built campus includes separate kindergarten, elementary and secondary buildings alongside sports facilities including a soccer field and basketball/volleyball courts.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
American AERO standards-aligned K–12 college-preparatory programme; ACSI accredited for K5–12 with WASC candidacy in progress; EFL programme for non-native English speakers; Christian mission with character and spiritual development embedded in school culture; diverse teaching team largely recruited from the USA; purpose-built campus with separate kindergarten, elementary and secondary buildings.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grade 1 | RMB 122,000 |
| Grade 2 | RMB 122,000 |
| Grade 3 | RMB 122,000 |
| Grade 4 | RMB 122,000 |
| Grade 5 | RMB 122,000 |
| Grade 6 | RMB 126,000 |
| Grade 7 | RMB 126,000 |
| Grade 8 | RMB 126,000 |
| Grade 9 | RMB 126,000 |
| Grade 10 | RMB 126,000 |
| Grade 11 | RMB 126,000 |
| Grade 12 | RMB 126,000 |
| Kindergarten 1 | RMB 118,000 |
| Kindergarten 2 | RMB 118,000 |
| Kindergarten 3 | RMB 118,000 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: RMB 118,000 - 126,000. Application fee: $70.
Admissions Process
- 1Initial enquiry and campus visit. 2) Complete online application and pay non-refundable RMB 500 application fee (deducted from tuition on enrolment). 3) Prepare and submit required documents (passport, parents' IDs, recent school reports, immunization records). 4) Age-appropriate entrance assessment and interview. 5) Receive offer, confirm deposit and payment terms. 6) Attend orientation and complete start-of-term formalities including EFL placement if applicable.
School Day
The school organises timetables separately for elementary and secondary divisions but does not publish specific daily start/end times or the exact timing of breaks and lunch on its public pages.
Student Life
A campus cafeteria is available on site.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Students and parents are directed to the school counselor for psychological or mental-health concerns; class teachers serve as additional points of contact for student welfare.
TLC publishes a Statement of Nondiscrimination and holds ACSI accreditation. Parents are advised to report concerns to class teachers and the school counselor. No formal child-protection policy document or named Designated Safeguarding Lead is published on the public website.
Student Demographics
School Background
Founded by Dr. and Mrs. Kempf. Private international day school accredited by ACSI for K5–12 and seeking WASC candidacy.
Christian