Chengdu Whartonn School
- British
- IGCSE
- A Level
About
International school for Chinese students in the Chengdu High-tech Zone, offering IGCSE and A-level, with boarding available.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
Curriculum
British · IGCSE · A Level
Ages
Ages 6–18
Language
English
Type
International school
- Accreditations
- pearson
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Entry process
- Written test, Interview
- Scholarships
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
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Curricula, explained
British curriculum
Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18
Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last two years.
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
A Level
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18
The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Languages
- Students per teacher
- 4 : 1
Student support
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- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Boarding
- Yes
Campus and school life
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Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Library
- Gym
- Theatre
- Sports field
- Boarding
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Boarding arrangements
Boarding is available for students, presented as a high-end boarding international school.
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House system
Follows a British-style college system where mixed-age students compete on cumulative points.
- Lizhou (Yellow)
- Zizhou (Green)
- Yizhou (Blue)
- Kuizhou (Red)
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Academics
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Curriculum
Follows the British National Curriculum leading to IGCSE and A-level exams. Each day includes supervised independent study time.
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Wellbeing
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English as an additional language (EAL)
Focuses from the start on English foundations, conversation and subject vocabulary.
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Facilities
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Facilities overview
Campus of over 10,000 sq m with a library, cafeteria, indoor pool, lecture hall, auditorium and sports hall.
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Sports facilities
Has an indoor pool, sports hall, plastic running track and soccer field.
- Indoor heated swimming pool
- Sports hall
- Plastic running track
- Soccer field
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Includes 3 academic lecture halls, 18 multi-purpose classrooms and labs, and a music theatre with simultaneous interpretation.
- Academic lecture halls
- Multi-purpose classrooms and laboratories
- Music theatre
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Admissions
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Admissions
Steps: learn about the school, book a visit, take the entrance exam (written test and interview), then complete enrolment after an admission notice.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Scholarships
Offers scholarships based on academic achievement, outstanding talents, and leadership and future citizenship.
- Academic achievements
- Outstanding subjects and talents
- Leadership and future citizen
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Location
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47 Xinshang Rd, Gaoxin District, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Approximate location. Please use the address above for the exact spot.
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