Changchun American International School
长春美国国际学校
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB Diploma
Per yearabout USD 34.2K–39.9K
CNY 228K–266K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
About
International school in North-Eastern China providing education from Nursery to Grade 12 through the three IB programmes.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Info checked 2026-11-06 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
IB PYP · IB MYP · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 2–19
Students
500
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Grades
- Nursery – Grade 12
- Nationalities
- 30
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 |
|---|---|
| PYP1-PYP5 | CNY 228,000≈ USD 34.2K |
| MYP1-MYP5 | CNY 249,000≈ USD 37.3K |
| DP1-DP2 | CNY 266,000≈ USD 39.9K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| PYP1-PYP5 | CNY 228,000 (about USD 34.2K) |
| MYP1-MYP5 | CNY 249,000 (about USD 37.3K) |
| DP1-DP2 | CNY 266,000 (about USD 39.9K) |
Source: school website (caischina.org) · checked 2026-11-06 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- CNY 200
- Enrolment fee
- CNY 3,000
- Deposit
- CNY 1,000
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 (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Interview, Entrance exam
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
- Visual arts
- Performing arts
- Outdoor education
- Sport
- Students per teacher
- 6 : 1
- Teachers
- 70
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- In-class support
- Learning support (SEN)
- Moderately selective
- Mother-tongue programmes
- German
- Device policy
- Device provided by the school
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Library
- Makerspace
Sports
- Team sports
- Skiing
- Scuba diving
Arts
- Visual Arts
- Music
- Dance
- Drama
After-school activities
- Instrumental Programme
- Drama Productions
- Tigers Athletics
- Outdoor Ed
- Service Learning
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
- Accreditations
- IB
- Memberships
- ACAMIS, COIS, EARCOS
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
The essentials
Additional learning support
CAIS mainly supports students with mild to moderate needs. It identifies concerns through Response to Intervention and creates a Learning Support Plan when needed.
- Response to Intervention
- Learning Support Plan
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
Bus routes are shared through Toddle and ManageBac for security reasons. Details are available from Reception or the school office.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
PYP assessment uses Common Core standards and MYP uses subject-teacher standards. Student growth is also measured with MAP tests.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
In secondary, students meet daily in homerooms and have one weekly advisory lesson on social and emotional development.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Special educational needs (SEN)
A Learning Support Team with teachers, parents and the student discusses extra needs and creates plans where significant accommodations are required.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
English as an additional language (EAL)
EAL support for primary and secondary students includes in-class help and small-group withdrawal. Progress is checked with MAP three times a year and Cambridge exams twice a year.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
Staff work as a team on academic follow-up and encouragement. Behaviour issues are handled with restorative justice.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Community
An international multicultural community of over 30 nationalities.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
An award-winning campus design applies across classrooms, corridors and shared spaces to create vibrant learning environments.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Technology facilities include projectors, SmartBoards, Mac suites, green screen, 3-D printer, Lego robotics and virtual reality.
- SmartBoards
- Mac suites
- Green screen
- 3-D printer
- Lego robotics
- Virtual reality
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Arts and creative
Visual arts, music, dance and drama are taught within the IB programmes and extracurricular activities.
- Visual Arts
- Music
- Dance
- Drama
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Social and hobbies
The extracurricular programme includes outdoor activities and team sports, from skiing to scuba diving.
- Team sports
- Skiing
- Scuba diving
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
In primary, German and Chinese are taught by specialist teachers.
- German
- Chinese
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Admission goes through inquiry, application form, principal interview and tests for PYP3 and above, grade placement, registration file, and fee payment before starting.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
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