American International School of Guangzhou
广州美国人国际学校
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB Diploma
Per yearabout USD 34.4K–45.5K
CNY 229K–304K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
About
Not-for-profit IB World School in Guangzhou, offering Early Years through Grade 12 across two campuses. Tuition is reinvested in the school.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB PYP · IB MYP · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 3–18
Students
1,000
Type
International school
Fee level
Higher fees
- Grades
- Pre-K – Grade 12
- Nationalities
- 50
- Founded
- 1981
- Ownership
- Non-profit
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| PK | CNY 229,280≈ USD 34.4K |
| K-5 | CNY 255,230≈ USD 38.2K |
| 6-8 | CNY 264,970≈ USD 39.7K |
| 9-12 | CNY 303,900≈ USD 45.5K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| PK | CNY 229,280 (about USD 34.4K) |
| K-5 | CNY 255,230 (about USD 38.2K) |
| 6-8 | CNY 264,970 (about USD 39.7K) |
| 9-12 | CNY 303,900 (about USD 45.5K) |
Source: school website (aisgz.org) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-09)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| American International School of Guangzhou (this school) | CNY 229,280 (about USD 34.4K) | CNY 303,900 (about USD 45.5K) |
| Guangdong Country Garden School | CNY 84,960 (about USD 12.7K) | CNY 116,960 (about USD 17.5K) |
| Utahloy International School Guangzhou | CNY 139,300 (about USD 20.9K) | CNY 300,000 (about USD 45K) |
| EtonHouse International School Foshan | CNY 120,000 (about USD 18K) | CNY 190,000 (about USD 28.5K) |
| Alcanta International College | CNY 182,000 (about USD 27.3K) | CNY 182,000 (about USD 27.3K) |
| ISA Liwan International School | CNY 208,000 (about USD 31.2K) | CNY 308,000 (about USD 46.2K) |
Source: school website (aisgz.org) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-09)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- CNY 2,000
- Enrolment fee
- CNY 10,000
- Deposit
- CNY 30,000
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-09). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB PYP · IB MYP · IB DP (Diploma)
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPOffered
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Service
- STEM
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Nurse on site
- Yes
- Device policy
- Device provided by the school
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Theatre
- Sports field
- Library
- Makerspace
- Climbing wall
- Running track
- Dance studio
- Fitness room
- Innovation lab
- Cafeteria
Sports
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Climbing
- Running
Arts
- Performing arts
- Music
- Dance
- Black box theatre
After-school activities
- Roots and Shoots
- Migrant Link
- Red Cross
- Global Issues Network
- Elder Care
- Heart to Heart
- Connect 4 Cancer
- Special Needs Union
- Gender and Sexuality Association
- Crossroads
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Compiled from public sources
- Accreditations
- IB, WASC
- Memberships
- ACAMIS, COIS, EARCOS
Licence
SFCC: foreign passport holders only
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
Diving deeper
Governance and ownership
A not-for-profit school governed by a School Board, with a leadership team running daily operations.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Offers the IB continuum from Early Years to the Diploma, with an inquiry-based approach and personalised support.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
Provides student counselling and university counselling services.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding
Has a student safeguarding policy and an anti-bullying system.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Parent Teacher Association organises events for students and families and supports the school community.
- Orientation for new families
- Teacher appreciation
- Sporting events
- Community social events
- International Day book sales
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
Operates two campuses: Ersha Island for Early Years and Grades 1-3, and Science Park for Grades 4-12.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Science Park has an indoor pool, gymnasiums, a natural grass soccer field and climbing walls.
- Athletic Center
- Indoor 25m pool
- Natural grass soccer field
- Two gymnasiums
- Fitness room
- Dance studio
- Climbing walls
- Indoor running track
- Outdoor basketball court
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Includes a makerspace with 3D printers, innovation labs, design centres and central libraries.
- Makerspace with 3D printers
- Innovation labs
- Design centres
- Central library
- Creative multimedia space
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Arts and creative
Has a Performing Arts Center with a 499-seat theatre, music rooms and a black box theatre.
- Performing Arts Center
- 499-seat theatre
- Black box theatre
- Music classrooms
- Practice rooms
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Cultural and language
Developing Chinese cultural heritage programmes focused on Cantonese culture.
- Cantonese lion dancing
- Wingchun kung fu
- Chinese cultural heritage programmes
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Students take part in service projects locally and globally, many of them student-initiated.
- Roots and Shoots
- Migrant Link
- Global Issues Network
- Red Cross
- Elder Care
- Heart to Heart
- Connect 4 Cancer
- Special Needs Union
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Lifestyle and wellbeing
Offers a wide range of interscholastic sports and after-school clubs to support balance and wellbeing.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Official recordsRead from the school's website
Ersha Campus (PK-Gr. 3): No 3 Yan Yu Street South, Ersha Island, Guangzhou, China; Science Park Campus (Gr. 4-12): No 19 Kexiang Road, Science Park, Guangzhou, China
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