Utahloy International School Zengcheng is a IB Primary Years Programme / IB Middle Years Programme / IB Diploma Programme / IB school in Guangzhou, China. Founded in 2003. It serves 200 students for students aged 2–18. Annual tuition ranges from $15,870 to $33,810 USD.
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Scholarships Available
UISZ operates a scholarship programme for the 2025–2026 academic year with categories including Academic Excellence, Artistic Excellence, Athletic Excellence and Community Engagement. For current students, the application window is May 1–31, 2025, with prizes of RMB 60,000 (first), RMB 30,000 (second) and RMB 20,000 (third) for selected MYP/DP students. For new starters, the window is May 1–July 31, 2025, with awards up to half or full tuition depending on programme and rank. All 2025–26 awards are single-year awards. Applicants must submit two years of transcripts and a personal statement; shortlisted candidates have a final interview in English. Minimum averages apply (e.g. DP 4.5, MYP 5.0).
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Utahloy International School Zengcheng is a private, coeducational IB World School in Guangzhou, China, authorized to offer the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme. The school provides mixed boarding and day facilities with English as the primary language of instruction, offering a comprehensive international education curriculum.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Full IB continuum school (PYP, MYP, DP) offering both day and boarding options in Guangdong, China, led by Dr. Michael Wylie.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grade 1 | RMB 182,000 |
| Grade 2 | RMB 188,000 |
| Grade 3 | RMB 188,000 |
| Grade 4 | RMB 188,000 |
| Grade 5 | RMB 188,000 |
| Grade 6 | RMB 229,000 |
| Grade 7 | RMB 229,000 |
| Grade 8 | RMB 229,000 |
| Grade 9 | RMB 234,000 |
| Grade 10 | RMB 234,000 |
| Grade 11 | RMB 245,000 |
| Grade 12 | RMB 245,000 |
| Kindergarten 1 | RMB 115,000 |
| Kindergarten 2 | RMB 115,000 |
| Kindergarten 3 | RMB 177,000 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: RMB 115,000 - 245,000. Application fee: $276.
Admissions Process
- 1Confirm eligibility (foreign passport or HK/Macau/Taiwan resident required) and gather documents (passports, birth certificate, school reports, vaccination record, learning-support reports if applicable). 2) Submit online application via OpenApply portal, upload documents, request teacher/principal reference, and pay non-refundable RMB 2,000 application fee; English assessment may be required. 3) School leaders (Head of Division, Head of Admissions, Head of School) review fit, capacity, assessments, and references. 4) Receive formal admissions response: offer with enrolment letter and debit note, wait pool placement if year level is full, or formal refusal letter. 5) Confirm enrolment and pay tuition (annually or by semester); 5% discount available for full-year payment before stated deadline. 6) Arrange boarding, transport, sibling bursary and other levies as applicable.
Admissions Details
UISZ uses a 'wait pool' system. When a year level is full, eligible students may be placed in the wait pool; the Admissions Office contacts parents if a space becomes available. Placement does not guarantee an offer. Contact [email protected] for position or timing queries.
Boarding Life
Boarding is offered on a 5-day or 7-day basis, as well as flexible daily rates. The boarding community is named Dragon House. Detailed room types, supervision arrangements and gender separation policies are not specified in available sources.
The boarding community is known as Dragon House. UISZ offers 5-day boarding (RMB 37,000/year), 7-day boarding (RMB 46,400/year), and flexi-boarding daily rates (RMB 300/day weekdays, RMB 400/day weekends). Gender separation and room type details are not specified in available sources.
School Day
The school day generally starts around 8:15–8:30 and finishes in the mid-afternoon around 15:20–15:35, with morning breaks and a lunch period. Exact times vary by year group; the school advises checking with Admissions for the current term timetable.
Student Life
The boarding community is referred to as Dragon House. No wider competitive house system with multiple houses is described in available sources.
Uniforms are required and charged separately from tuition; specific uniform details by stage are not described in available sources.
Day tuition is inclusive of meals. Specific dining arrangements are not further detailed in available sources.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Confidential individual and group counselling is delivered by a trained counsellor who consults with parents, teachers and administrators. Year-level guidance and university/career counselling are provided for older students. The school collaborates with external specialists when additional support is needed.
UISZ publishes a Child Protection & Safeguarding policy aligned with PRC laws and international definitions (WHO, UNCRC). Measures include designated Child Protection Officers, a staff Code of Conduct, criminal background checks for staff and volunteers, a designated teacher response team, annual staff training, and PSPE/life-skills lessons for students.
Student Demographics
School Background
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