Wellington College International Tianjin is a A Levels / IGCSE / UK school in Tianjin, China. Founded in 2011. Annual tuition ranges from $23,957 to $47,265 USD.
Explore This School
Location & Getting There
NanaSays Scorecard
Key Details
Scholarships Available
Multiple scholarship categories are available: Academic Scholarships for IGCSE (Years 10–11, up to 60% tuition reduction combining academic up to 30% and co-curricular up to 10%) and A Level (Years 12–13, 10%–100% tuition reduction); Young Achievers Scholarships (Years 7–9, up to 10% per category in Academic, Sports, Arts or Music); Individual Scholarships in Art, Sports and Music; Master's Scholarship Award of RMB 50,000 for top IGCSE Year 11 and A Level Year 13 scholars; and Elite Sports Performance Scholarships. Eligibility generally requires Grade A or above in the admissions English test and a CAT4 score of 120 or higher.
Key facts
About
Wellington College International Tianjin is a coeducational day school located in the Hong Qiao District of Tianjin, China. The school serves students aged 2 to 18 and offers a British-based curriculum including A Levels and IGCSE. It is led by Head of School Mr Julian Jeffrey.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Wellington College International Tianjin is affiliated with the prestigious Wellington College in Berkshire, England, as its first overseas partnership. The school offers a bilingual British curriculum with Mandarin as a core subject across all year groups. The 35,000 m2 campus features a 500-seat theatre, state-of-the-art sports hall, and dedicated arts spaces. A rich enrichment programme includes World Scholar's Cup, MUN, Duke of Edinburgh's Award, and international exchanges. Boarding is available for senior pupils in the dedicated Benson House.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Year 2 | RMB 318,400 |
| Year 3 | RMB 318,400 |
| Year 4 | RMB 318,400 |
| Year 5 | RMB 318,400 |
| Year 6 | RMB 318,400 |
| Year 7 | RMB 338,000 |
| Year 8 | RMB 338,000 |
| Year 9 | RMB 338,000 |
| Year 10 | RMB 342,500 |
| Year 11 | RMB 342,500 |
| Year 12 | RMB 342,500 |
| Year 13 | RMB 342,500 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: RMB 173,600 - 342,500. Application fee: $276.
Admissions Process
- 1Visit the College (optional but recommended) — arrange a campus tour to assess fit. Step 2: Complete and submit an online application via Open Apply, upload supporting documents, and pay the non-refundable RMB 2,000 application fee; a one-time refundable RMB 18,000 Resource Fee is also payable on acceptance. Step 3: Admissions Assessment — the Admissions team arranges relevant testing and, if necessary, an interview. Step 4: Admissions Committee reviews the application and assessment results; decisions are communicated by email, typically within one week of the assessment.
Admissions Details
School Day
Exact daily start and end times are not published publicly. The bus service aims for pupils to arrive by approximately 08:15. Afternoon bus departures are at 16:00 on Wednesdays and Fridays, and 17:00 on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Student Life
Five houses. Pupils from pre-Nursery to Year 13 belong to a house. In the Senior School, houses include mixed-age groups with House Tutors and House Masters. Inter-house competitions cover sports, debating, public speaking, singing and other activities, with house points contributing to an annual winner.
Uniform is mandatory for all pupils across all year groups. The Uniform Shop, located next to the Wellesley Arch, sells all required items including swimwear and PE kits, and is open 08:00–17:00 on weekdays. The shop opens two weeks before the start of each academic year and an online uniform shop is also available.
Catering provided by Sodexo. All pupils are required to have school lunches; Eaglets to Year 1 dine in the Nest, while Years 2–13 dine in Main Building dining halls. A Food Committee gathers feedback from parents and pupils to improve catering. Lunches are charged separately and not included in tuition fees.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Wellbeing Programme based on the Wellington model with six strands: Physical Health, Positive Relationships, Perspective, Strengths, The World, and Meaning and Purpose. Supported by a campus wellbeing team, access to psychological services, mindfulness-based practices, and an expanded counselling and coaching service available to all pupils.
Safeguarding and child protection are central to school operations, with annual safeguarding training for all staff, signing of safeguarding policies and codes of conduct, and recruitment practices aligned with ITFCP guidelines.
Student Demographics
School Background
private