Yew Wah International Education School Guangzhou is a British Curriculum / Cambridge IGCSE / Cambridge A Levels / Chinese National Curriculum school in Guangzhou, China. Founded in 2014. Annual tuition ranges from $27,793 to $37,081 USD.
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Scholarships Available
YWIES Guangzhou participates in the Yew Chung Yew Wah (YCYW) Scholarship Programme, which offers merit-based awards including the Madam Tsang Chor-hang Memorial Scholarship, Subject and Talent Awards, and IGCSE/A Level Awards. Awards may reduce tuition by 25% up to 100% and typically apply to students in Years 7–13. Application windows and selection criteria are published annually by YCYW and the Guangzhou campus.
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Yew Wah International Education School Guangzhou (YWIES Guangzhou) is a bilingual co-educational school in the Huadu District of Guangzhou, serving students aged 1 to 18 from Nursery through A Level. The school operates a distinctive dual Chinese/Western co-teaching model and offers Cambridge IGCSE and A Level qualifications alongside the Chinese National Curriculum, with both day and boarding options available. As part of the Yew Chung Yew Wah (YCYW) network, the school maintains a 5:1 student-teacher ratio and supports students through a Careers and University Guidance Office.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
YWIES Guangzhou operates a distinctive bilingual Chinese–English co-teaching model with dual Chinese and Western leadership across all phases. The school offers Cambridge IGCSE and A Level qualifications within a bilingual framework and supports students through a dedicated Careers and University Guidance Office. It maintains a 5:1 student-teacher ratio and benefits from network partnership programmes such as the Somerset Yew Wah classroom link.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| K1 | RMB 59,600 |
| K2-K5 | RMB 198,400 |
| Nursery | RMB 62,600 |
| Grades 1-6 | RMB 185,000 |
| Grades 7-9 | RMB 189,600 |
| Grades 10-12 | RMB 268,700 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: RMB 201,400 - 268,700. Application fee: $138.
Admissions Process
- 1Complete and submit the online application form or download and return the New Student Application Form by fax, email or post. 2) Attend a Learning Consultation (placement appointment) arranged by the Admissions Office, bringing IDs/passports, birth certificate, two passport photos and school reports from the last three years; placement assessments in English and Maths (Years 2–9) or English, Maths and Science (Year 10+) plus a co-principals interview are conducted at this stage. 3) Receive the Learning Consultation Report within seven working days, detailing placement outcome and next steps. 4) Pay the required registration fee, refundable deposit and tuition fees per the school's payment instructions to secure the place. 5) Submit final enrolment documents, purchase uniform, collect Welcome Package, select courses and co-curricular activities, and provide medical and learning-support information. 6) Begin school on the published start date and keep the school updated on any changes to address, visa status or health needs.
Admissions Details
The school does not describe a formal campus-wide waiting list process in its public admissions pages. Parents are advised to contact the Admissions Office directly to confirm current year-level availability and whether an internal applicant pool is maintained.
Boarding Life
On-campus Residence Hall providing boarding accommodation. Approved accommodation fee is RMB 13,800 per semester (RMB 27,600 per year). Specific room types, supervision arrangements and gender separation details are not publicly stated.
Boarding is provided on campus at YWIES Guangzhou, with accommodation available in the Residence Hall alongside day schooling. Official approved accommodation cost is RMB 13,800 per semester (RMB 27,600 per year).
School Day
The typical school day begins around 08:00 and finishes in the late afternoon at approximately 16:30, with supervised before- and after-school care available.
Student Life
A school uniform is required; students purchase the uniform during enrolment.
Meal plans are available and charged separately: preschool meals approximately RMB 7,260 per year; non-boarding high school meal plan approximately RMB 8,800 per year; boarding meal plan for high school approximately RMB 23,210 per year.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
The school's programme incorporates social-emotional development through its bilingual whole-child early years Emergent Programme. Staff training includes modules on student care, pastoral work and home-school collaboration. Learning Support staff provide positive behaviour support and social-skills interventions. The school does not publish a separate mental-health policy or a publicly listed counselling team.
YWIES Guangzhou describes itself as a 'Child-Safe School' and publishes Child Protection Policies and Procedures on its website. The school explicitly invites enquiries about these policies and provides contact details for safeguarding queries.
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School Background
Non-profit private school within the Yew Chung Yew Wah Education Network (YCYW), a group originating in Hong Kong and operating across mainland China and other locations. Governance is coordinated by the Huadu District Education Bureau.