Yew Chung International School of Chongqing is a IB school in Chongqing, China. Founded in 2001. Annual tuition ranges from $26,220 to $42,504 USD.
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Scholarships Available
YCIS Chongqing participates in the YCYW Scholarship Programme. Types include: Madam Tsang Chor-hang Memorial Scholarship (Overall Achievement Award) offering 50–100% tuition waiver for up to 2 years; YCYW Subject & Talent Award offering 25–100% waiver for up to 2 years; and YCYW Academic Award offering 15–100% waiver for up to 3 years. Open to current and prospective students in Years 7–13. Scholarships are merit-based and cover academic achievement, leadership, service, and talents including music, art, and humanities.
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About
Yew Chung International School of Chongqing is a private day school authorized by the International Baccalaureate since April 2017. Located in Chongqing, China, the school offers instruction in English and serves a coeducational student body. The school offers IB Diploma Programme courses across subjects including mathematics, sciences, languages, and humanities.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Dual-language instruction in English and Chinese; broad curriculum spanning British, IB, and American pathways catering to a wide international student body in Chongqing.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Primary Year 1–4 | RMB 257,000 |
| Primary Year 5–6 | RMB 264,000 |
| Lower Secondary Year 7–9 | RMB 285,000 |
| Kindergarten / Early Childhood | RMB 190,000 |
| Sixth Form / IB Diploma Year 12–13 | RMB 308,000 |
| Upper Secondary / IGCSE Year 10–11 | RMB 302,000 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: RMB 190,000 - 308,000. Application fee: $276.
Admissions Process
- 1Inquiry and eligibility check — contact admissions to confirm availability and document requirements. 2. Submit application materials including prior school records for academic background review. 3. Admissions assessments including interview, written placement test, optional external assessment for significant learning needs, and/or online English language evaluation. 4. Placement decision communicated based on assessments. 5. If a year level is full, applicant is placed in a waiting pool (siblings of enrolled students receive priority). 6. Internal YCIS network transfers bypass the normal application process but must meet local government eligibility requirements. 7. Acceptance and enrollment with guidance from the admissions team.
Admissions Details
A waiting pool is maintained when a year level is full. Siblings of currently enrolled YCIS students receive priority.
School Day
A full-day timetable is published in the 2025/2026 School Calendar; start and end times vary by year level.
Student Life
The school has four Houses: Blue Water, Green Earth, Grey Wind, and Red Fire. House points are awarded for achievement, participation, and global citizenship, with the House Shield awarded to the leading House.
The school requires a uniform. A Uniform Exchange Activity has been held to support recycling of uniforms.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental wellbeing is supported through student-led initiatives such as Seeds of Hope, which funds wellbeing and mental health projects, and campaigns such as the Smile Campaign.
YCIS Chongqing is a Child-Safe School with Child Protection Policies and Procedures in place. Safeguarding initiatives include anti-bullying work informed by visits from the Chongqing Education Commission.
Student Demographics
School Background
private