Canadian International School Kunshan
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB Diploma
Per yearabout USD 20.2K–32.2K
CNY 135K–215K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-04)
About
Canadian International School Kunshan (CISK), founded in 2012, is a K-12 IB continuum school offering PYP, MYP and Diploma Programmes for students aged 3 to 18. It began with the Ontario curriculum and has about 24 nationalities. The campus is next to Duke Kunshan University.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB PYP · IB MYP · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 3–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
Higher fees
- Nationalities
- 24
- Founded
- 2012
- Accreditations
- IB, CIE
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 |
|---|---|
| Early Years | CNY 135,000≈ USD 20.2K |
| Grade 1-5 | CNY 155,000≈ USD 23.2K |
| Grade 6-10 | CNY 175,000≈ USD 26.2K |
| Grades 11-12 | CNY 215,000≈ USD 32.2K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| Early Years | CNY 135,000 (about USD 20.2K) |
| Grade 1-5 | CNY 155,000 (about USD 23.2K) |
| Grade 6-10 | CNY 175,000 (about USD 26.2K) |
| Grades 11-12 | CNY 215,000 (about USD 32.2K) |
Source: school website (oss2.ciskunshan.org) · checked 2026-11-04 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-09)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- CNY 2,000
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 2026-11-04)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Interview
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Financial aid
- Yes
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
- Languages
Exam results
- IB Diploma · Average score
- 37
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Boarding
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Library
- Gym
- Sports field
- Track
- Laboratory
- Boarding
Sports
- Outdoor sports field
- 400m running track
- Indoor gymnasium
After-school activities
- Football
- Basketball
- Badminton
- Golf
- Karate
- Street dance
- Guitar
- Violin
- Band
- Robot programming
- Lego
- Drama
- Debate
- Chess club
- Spanish
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Support for Korean families
- Korean language class
- Yes
More details
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Academics
Curriculum
Uses the IB framework from kindergarten to high school, with English as the language of instruction and an international curriculum centre and language centre.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
Reports a 2020 average IB score of 37 and says graduates have entered universities in the UK, Canada, US, Australia and Hong Kong.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Founded in 2012 with the Ontario curriculum, became an IB world school in 2017 and moved to its current campus in 2016.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
Located next to Duke Kunshan University and draws on local partnerships; the school has also been involved in charity fundraising.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
A campus of about 40,000 square metres with classrooms, libraries, laboratories, a gymnasium, a sports field and a dining hall.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Has an indoor gymnasium, an outdoor sports field and a 400-metre running track.
- Indoor gymnasium
- Outdoor sports field
- 400-metre running track
- Outdoor play areas
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Has two libraries, science laboratories, about 20 classrooms and smart classrooms.
- 2 libraries
- Science laboratories
- Smart classrooms
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
Offers STEAM-based activities such as robot programming, science experiments and maths thinking.
- Lego
- Woodworking
- Science
- Robot programming
- Scientific experiment
- Mathematical thinking
- Board games
- Chess club
- Homework guidance
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Offers art-based co-curricular courses such as music, crafts and creative art.
- Pottery flute
- Guitar
- Violin
- Band
- Graffiti
- Handicraft
- Creative art
- Dress design
- Film screening room
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Cultural and language
Offers language and culture activities including drama, debate, Chinese literature and Spanish.
- Drama
- Speaking club
- Debate competition
- Picture book reading
- Chinese Literature
- Spanish
- Podcasting
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Lifestyle and wellbeing
Offers a range of sports and fitness activities such as football, basketball, golf and karate.
- Football
- Basketball
- Frisbee
- Street dance
- Golf
- Fitness
- Badminton
- Karate
- Youth fitness
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Teaching is in English, with Chinese and Korean programmes and additional language activities such as Spanish.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bilingual teaching
Diploma Programme students learn at least two languages and can earn a bilingual diploma.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Awards
Reports rankings including 26th in a 2022 China international school top 100, 33rd in a 2023 Forbes list and 21st in a 2024 HKPEP ranking.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Accreditations
States it is an authorised IB world school and was authenticated by Cambridge Assessment International Education.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Applications are made online, followed by age-based assessment and a family interview; decisions are usually sent within three to five working days.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Scholarships
A limited number of full and partial scholarships based on merit and financial need, with subject tests and an interview.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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Updated 2026-11-06
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