International schools in Guangzhou
38 international schools in Guangzhou. Every number comes from what schools publish and from official sources.
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Cost of living
Prices about 50% lower than in the US · country averageWorld Bank WDI · Price index 48 (the US = 100) · country average · checked 2025
Schools and fees
38 international schools · British (IGCSE/A Level) 47% · American (AP) 34%
CNY 44.4K – CNY 371K (≈ USD 6,678 – ≈ USD 55.8K)
Living
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Safety
Guangzhou is under level 1 (exercise caution)
Korea's foreign ministry page for China (checked 2026-10-30) puts everywhere except Tibet and Xinjiang (special advisory) at level 1. A notice of 2026-10-23 warns about rental-contract fraud, so check lease terms carefully. For Guangzhou it warns never to carry others' luggage, to avoid being drawn into drug trafficking.
- Level 1 outside Tibet and Xinjiang
- Rental-contract fraud notice (2026-10-23)
- Never carry others' bags
Source:외교부 해외안전여행Official sourceChecked 2026-10-30
Family life and climate
Climate: warmest-month high 32.7°C, coolest-month low 9.8°C
Normals from China Meteorological Administration on the WMO World Weather Information Service (1961-1990): the warmest month (Jul) averages a high of 32.7°C, the coolest (Jan) a low of 9.8°C, and yearly rainfall is about 1,683 mm. Months with more than 150 mm of rain: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep. These are older normals and may differ from today's climate.
- Jul average high 32.7°C
- Jan average low 9.8°C
- About 1,683 mm of rain a year
Source:World Meteorological Organization (World Weather Information Service)Official sourceChecked 2026-10-30
Private tutoring
Tutoring: subject tutoring is tightly limited by 'double reduction'
China's State Council English site (2021-07-24) summarises the 'double reduction' guidelines: no new approvals for subject-tutoring institutions for compulsory-education pupils, existing ones registered as non-profit, foreign capital and overseas curricula barred, no classes on national festivals and holidays, and online lessons of at most 30 minutes ending by 9pm. Local enforcement varies.
- No new subject-tutoring licences; non-profit
- No overseas curricula
- Online 30 min, ends by 9pm
Source:The State Council of the PRC (english.www.gov.cn, Xinhua)Official sourceChecked 2026-10-30
Prices and living conditions in China
Price examples
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Hamburger (based on McDonald's Big Mac) · Single item | US$4.2 |
| Bibimbap · 1 serving | US$5.16 |
| Kimchi stew set meal · 1 serving | US$5.16 |
| Shin Ramyun · 1 Pack | US$0.74 |
| Coffee (Starbucks Americano) · 1 cup/350ml | US$3.98 |
| Bottled water (Baeksansu, hypermarket) · 500ml | US$0.29 |
| Coca-Cola (hypermarket price) · 500ml | US$0.44 |
| City bus fare · Base Fare | US$0.29 |
| Metro fare · Base Fare | US$0.44 |
| Taxi fare · Base Fare | US$1.92 |
Local prices surveyed by KOTRA trade offices, in US dollars. They vary by city and shop. Source: KOTRA (Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency), data.go.kr · 2026-11-01
Living conditions
- People using safe drinking water
- 97.7%
- 2022
- Tuberculosis cases
- 49
- per 100,000 people · 2024
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Korea, data.go.kr
In numbers
Yearly tuition range
CNY 44.4K – CNY 371K
≈ USD 6,678 – ≈ USD 55.8K
Based on 13 schools that publish fees · latest fee year 2026-27
ECB reference rate (2026-11-02) · Actual transfer rates depend on your bank's or provider's rate and fees.
Lowest to highest amount in the school currency. Fees vary by grade and programme, so check the grade-by-grade fees on each school page.
Curriculum mix
- British (IGCSE/A Level)18 · 47%
- American (AP)13 · 34%
- IB9 · 24%
- Australian / Canadian / NZ5 · 13%
- Japanese / Chinese / Taiwanese5 · 13%
- French1 · 3%
A school that runs several curricula is counted for each.
| schools | % | |
|---|---|---|
| British (IGCSE/A Level) | 18 | 35% |
| American (AP) | 13 | 25% |
| IB | 9 | 17% |
| Australian / Canadian / NZ | 5 | 10% |
| Japanese / Chinese / Taiwanese | 5 | 10% |
| French | 1 | 2% |
| Korean | 1 | 2% |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03
| schools | % | |
|---|---|---|
| British (IGCSE/A Level) | 18 | 35% |
| American (AP) | 13 | 25% |
| IB | 9 | 17% |
| Australian / Canadian / NZ | 5 | 10% |
| Japanese / Chinese / Taiwanese | 5 | 10% |
| French | 1 | 2% |
| Korean | 1 | 2% |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03
| schools | n |
|---|---|
| CNY 0 – CNY 60K | 2 |
| CNY 60K – CNY 120K | 1 |
| CNY 120K – CNY 180K | 3 |
| CNY 180K – CNY 240K | 5 |
| CNY 240K – CNY 300K | 2 |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-02)
Schools with the most complete information
- American International School of GuangzhouIB · Ages 3–18From CNY 229K a year
- Alcanta International CollegeBritish (IGCSE/A Level) · Ages 14–18
- Canadian International School of GuangzhouIB · American (AP) · Australian / Canadian / NZ · Ages 2–18
- EtonHouse International School FoshanBritish (IGCSE/A Level) · Ages 2–18
- Fettes College GuangzhouBritish (IGCSE/A Level) · Ages 2–17
- Guangdong Country Garden SchoolIB · British (IGCSE/A Level) · American (AP) · Ages 6–18
- Guangzhou Nanfang International SchoolBritish (IGCSE/A Level) · Ages 2–18
- ISA Liwan International SchoolIB · British (IGCSE/A Level) · American (AP) · Ages 2–18
Map
Pins with a dashed ring show an approximate location.
Guides and sources for China
- International Schools in China: Schools for Foreign ChildrenA summary of who China's schools for children of foreign nationals admit, based on official Beijing and Shanghai guidance. It also covers school-selection advice, Korean school records and questions to ask.
- Assignment Family Visa Basics: Official Guidance for Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, China and the UAEFor parents preparing an overseas posting and looking at schools, this piece summarises how official bodies in Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, China and the UAE describe family accompaniment. Vietnam and the Philippines are not covered by our source notes and must be checked directly.
China's schools for children of foreign nationals: the Beijing rules
Official sourceBeijing Municipal Education CommissionChecked 2026-10-29
China: residence permits for family of foreign workers
Official sourceNational Immigration Administration (China)Checked 2026-10-29
Shanghai: who may apply directly to schools for children of foreign nationals
Official sourceShanghai Municipal People's Government (International Service Portal)Checked 2026-07-23
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