Xiamen International School is a IB Diploma / IB MYP / IB PYP school in Xiamen, China. Founded in 1997. It serves 450 students for students aged 3–18. Annual tuition ranges from $19,900 to $27,400 USD.
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About
Xiamen International School is a private, coeducational day school in China authorised as an IB World School since 2004. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme, all delivered in English. Students pursue a comprehensive curriculum spanning mathematics, sciences, languages, and humanities with examinations in May and June.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Full IB continuum school (PYP through DP) in Xiamen; English-medium instruction; serves a broad age range from early childhood through pre-university.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Pre-School | RMB 19,900 |
| Grades 6-12 | RMB 27,400 |
| Kindergarten-Grade 5 | RMB 24,200 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: RMB 143,280 - 197,280. Application fee: $300.
Admissions Process
- 1Inquire via the Inquiry Form or contact Admissions Coordinator Ms. Julia Su. 2) Submit application through OpenApply (APPLY link). 3) Applications for the current year are accepted until end of April; applications for the coming school year open in December. 4) Admissions team reviews materials and communicates next steps. 5) Upon admission, families proceed with enrollment and payment of registration fee and tuition.
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School Day
School day begins at 8:30 AM. After-school activities run on Tuesdays and Thursdays until 4:30 PM, with shorter days on Wednesdays and Fridays. The school year runs August to June with 184 instructional days.
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Wellbeing & Safety
Mental wellbeing is integrated into XIS's IB framework. The school has dedicated elementary and secondary counseling services. Elementary counseling covers Pre-K to Grade 5 with education, identification, and intervention for social-emotional issues. Secondary counseling (Grades 6–12) addresses college and career planning, self-knowledge, and educational development through advisory, individual counseling, and support services. An advisory program in middle and high school further supports student wellbeing.
The school does not publicly disclose a detailed safeguarding or child protection policy. A Health Clinic staffed by nurses and a counseling program are available on campus to support student welfare.
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School Background
private