Xi'an International School is a Advanced Placement (AP) / American Curriculum / Chinese National Curriculum / British Curriculum / Cambridge (Secondary) school in Xi'an, China. Founded in 1997. Annual tuition ranges from $13,769 to $22,673 USD.
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About
Xi'an International School (XIS) is a private, co-educational international day school serving Pre-K through Grade 12 students in Xi'an, Shaanxi, China. The school offers an American-style curriculum with Advanced Placement courses, a Singapore-based math program, and integrated Mandarin instruction in a multicultural, English-immersive environment. XIS provides additional support through an English Language Program, a dedicated Child Protection system, and a weekly Advisory Program focused on student wellbeing.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
American-style curriculum with AP and AP Capstone Diploma options; Singapore-based Math-in-Focus program for younger grades; immersive English environment with small classes of approximately 15 students; HSK Mandarin Language program integrated across all grades; on-site SAT and AP testing; multicultural international student body.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Pre-K | RMB 100,500 |
| Grade 12 | RMB 165,500 |
| Grade 1-5 | RMB 137,300 |
| Grade 6-8 | RMB 145,600 |
| Grade 9-11 | RMB 156,500 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: RMB 100,500 - 165,500. Application fee: $822.
Admissions Process
- 1Confirm eligibility (non-PRC passport required) and gather documents (passport, transcripts, SEN/medical records). 2) Submit application and begin registration via school portal. 3) Language testing (Standard English Proficiency Test for G1–G12; interview for Pre-K/Grade 1). 4) Principal interview with parents and student. 5) Entrance exam covering reading, writing, grammar, speaking and listening for placement. 6) Admissions Committee evaluates results and determines placement. 7) Visa processing after enrollment confirmation. 8) Pay registration fee (RMB 5,000) and placement test fee (RMB 1,000); early enrollment discounts available.
Admissions Details
School Day
Morning start with advisory/homeroom, class time until approximately 3:30 p.m., then After School Activities from 3:45–4:45 p.m. Lunch periods run 11:00–11:57 (Elementary) and 12:00–12:50 (Secondary).
Student Life
Elementary students must wear an official XIS shirt or the XIS patch. Secondary students must wear either their official XIS shirt, XIS patch, or student ID.
XIS provides a school lunch program with Chinese cuisine and Korean offerings, with a special lunch arranged by the Student Government Assembly (SGA).
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental wellbeing is supported through a weekly Advisory Program focusing on emotional health, stress reduction, healthy hobbies, and technology use. A School Nurse provides annual health checks and cares for students' physical, mental, and social well-being.
XIS has a formal Child Protection system including a code of conduct, MTSS, a dedicated Child Protection Team, an action flowchart, a Child Protection reporting form, and multiple reporting channels including a Warrior Voice Box.
Student Demographics
School Background
Private international day school.