Canadian International School of Guangzhou
- Canadian
- IB PYP
- AP
Per yearabout USD 28.2K–38.7K
CNY 188K–258K · Reference range · not confirmed by the school · 2026-27 school year
About
Canadian International School of Guangzhou offers Early Childhood to Grade 12 education based on the Alberta (Canada) curriculum, with IB PYP and Advanced Placement courses. It is in Panyu, Guangzhou.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Canadian · IB PYP · AP
Ages
Ages 2–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 45
- Founded
- 2012
Fees
Reference range · not confirmed by the school
CNY 188K–258K
about USD 28.2K–38.7K
2026-27 school year
We have not found the school's own fee table yet, so this is a rough range from public sources.
Sources
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB PYP · AP
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 MYPNot here
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)Not here
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
AP
High school, by subject · Ages 15–18
College Board's university-level courses that high-school students choose subject by subject, with exams scored 1–5 each May.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- STEM
- Sport
- Performing arts
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Boarding
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Sports field
- Gym
- Library
- Theatre
- Boarding
Sports
- Track and field
- Grizzlies Athletics
After-school activities
- Fine Arts
- STEAM
- Athletics
- Leadership
- Chinese culture
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- IB
- Memberships
- ACAMIS
More details
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Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Dormitory for Grades 7 to 12 with an evening education programme covering development areas and a device curfew before bedtime.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Food options
Focuses on kitchen food safety, serves varied international and local dishes, and sends parents the weekly menu.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
House system
All staff and students are assigned to one of four houses that earn points over the year, with a House Cup awarded at the end.
- Panda
- Wolves
- Elk
- Dragon
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Runs the Alberta (Canada) curriculum from kindergarten to Grade 12, using the IB PYP framework in early and elementary years and offering AP courses.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic calendar
Open linkSchool website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
Places student wellbeing and guidance at the centre of school life, with learner profiles reviewed regularly.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Community
The house system is used to build a caring learning community with peer support, belonging and responsibility among students.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
A purpose-built campus with a library, auditorium and sports facilities.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Sports facilities include a track and field, fitness centre, basketball court and soccer field.
- Track and field
- Fitness centre
- Basketball court
- Soccer field
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
Arts and creative
Cultural and language
Leadership and professional
Reputation
Accreditations
Fully accredited by the Alberta government since a 2016 inspection, an IB PYP World School, an SAT test centre, and a member of ACAMIS and COSA.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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