Utahloy International School Guangzhou is a IB Primary Years Programme / IB Middle Years Programme / IB Diploma Programme / IB school in Guangzhou, China. Founded in 1998. It serves 900 students for students aged 2–18. Annual tuition ranges from $18,257 to $40,130 USD.
Explore This School
Location & Getting There
NanaSays Scorecard
Key Details
Scholarships Available
UISG runs a RMB 1,000,000 scholarship programme for 2025-26, open to new students in Years 1–12 and existing students in Years 6–12. Awards range from full tuition to tiered cash awards across categories including academic, artistic, athletic, creativity, community service, and multilingual/cultural diversity. Targeted scholarships also exist for specific year groups (e.g., Year 10 and Year 12). Applications require completion of the admissions process, a scholarship application form, supporting documents, and required essays submitted by published deadlines.
Key facts
About
Utahloy International School Guangzhou is a private, coeducational day school authorized as an IB World School since 2002. The school offers all three IB programmes—Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma—with instruction in English. Located in Baiyun district, it serves an international student population across all age levels.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Full IB continuum school (PYP, MYP, and Diploma) with English-medium instruction, serving a broad age range from early years through secondary in Guangzhou.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| G1 | RMB 236,800 |
| G2 | RMB 234,800 |
| G3 | RMB 234,800 |
| G4 | RMB 234,800 |
| G5 | RMB 234,800 |
| G6 | RMB 251,800 |
| G7 | RMB 252,800 |
| G8 | RMB 252,800 |
| G9 | RMB 279,800 |
| K2 | RMB 205,000 |
| K3 | RMB 222,000 |
| G10 | RMB 279,800 |
| G11 | RMB 290,800 |
| G12 | RMB 290,800 |
| K (Full day) | RMB 189,000 |
| K (Half day) | RMB 132,300 |
| K1 (Full day) | RMB 195,000 |
| K1 (Half day) | RMB 136,500 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: RMB 132,300 - 290,800. Application fee: $276.
Admissions Process
- 1Check eligibility — foreign passport holders or HK/Macau/Taiwan students only; PRC passport holders not eligible. 2) Prepare required documents including passport copies, birth certificate, school reports, vaccination record, and confidential reference. 3) Submit online application via OpenApply portal and pay RMB 2,000 non-refundable application fee. 4) Complete assessments and interview — English or subject assessments may be required for Grades 4–12; student and family interview with Head of Division. 5) Admissions review by Admissions Office, Heads of Division, and Head of School; decision typically within five working days. 6) If accepted, receive enrollment letter and debit note; secure place by meeting payment deadlines.
Admissions Details
UISG operates a wait pool system when a requested year level reaches capacity. Families are notified of wait pool placement and contacted if a space becomes available; offers are made on a first-come, first-served basis. Families are advised to apply early if they need a place at the start of a semester.
School Day
Buses arrive at school between approximately 7:50–8:15am; regular afternoon buses depart around 3:30–3:40pm; a late bus for after-school activities typically leaves at about 5:15pm. Office hours are Monday–Friday 8:00am–5:00pm.
Student Life
Dragon House is UISG's boarding community, described as a space to grow, learn, and belong, fostering belonging among residential students.
UISG uniform is compulsory for all students from Kindergarten through Grade 10, purchased through the school uniform shop. Students in Grades 11 and 12 follow a smart/casual business dress code to prepare for tertiary study.
The UISG canteen provides high-quality, nutritious food with a daily menu featuring a mix of Asian and Western cuisines. The kitchen prepares meals daily, and a range of snacks is available in the campus cafe; in-house baking is done on-site. Canteen meals are included in the 2025-26 fee structure.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
UISG provides confidential individual and group counselling by a Primary Counselor and Secondary Counselor, addressing anxiety, depression, family crises, cultural adjustment, friendships, and exam stress. Two on-campus clinics are staffed by nurses who can access doctor support. Wellbeing is further supported through life-skills/PSPE lessons, student leadership, house systems, and experiential learning programmes.
UISG publishes a Child Protection & Safeguarding policy aligned with PRC law and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Measures include annual child protection training for all staff and volunteers, designated Child Protection Officers and a Child Safeguarding Team, a Staff Code of Conduct, criminal background checks for all staff, and procedures for reporting suspected abuse. The school cooperates with relevant authorities as required.
Student Demographics
School Background
private