Guangzhou ULink International School -Nansha College Preparatory Academy, GUIS-NCPA
- American
- AP
Per yearabout USD 32.7K–37.2K
CNY 218K–248K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-01)
About
An American-style international school in Nansha, Guangzhou, offering Advanced Placement courses and an English immersion model for mainland Chinese students, with boarding and co-curricular programmes.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Info checked 2026-11-06 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
American · AP
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Grades
- 7 – 12
- Accreditations
- WASC
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| High School | CNY 248,000≈ USD 37.2K |
| Middle School | CNY 218,000≈ USD 32.7K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| High School | CNY 248,000 (about USD 37.2K) |
| Middle School | CNY 218,000 (about USD 32.7K) |
Source: school website (ncpachina.org) · checked 2026-11-01 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-09)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Guangzhou ULink International School -Nansha College Preparatory Academy, GUIS-NCPA (this school) | CNY 218,000 (about USD 32.7K) | CNY 248,000 (about USD 37.2K) |
| American International School of Guangzhou | CNY 229,280 (about USD 34.4K) | CNY 303,900 (about USD 45.5K) |
| Alcanta International College | CNY 182,000 (about USD 27.3K) | CNY 182,000 (about USD 27.3K) |
| Canadian International School of Guangzhou | CNY 188,000 (about USD 28.2K) | CNY 258,000 (about USD 38.7K) |
| ISA Liwan International School | CNY 208,000 (about USD 31.2K) | CNY 308,000 (about USD 46.2K) |
| Utahloy International School Guangzhou | CNY 139,300 (about USD 20.9K) | CNY 300,000 (about USD 45K) |
Source: school website (ncpachina.org) · checked 2026-11-01 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-09)
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 2026-11-01)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedAmerican curriculum · AP
American curriculum
Kindergarten to Grade 12 · Ages 5–18
Grade-by-grade like US schools; students graduate by earning course credits, often with AP courses in high school.
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
- Languages
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
- Service
- Sport
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- In-class support
- Device policy
- Laptop programme
- Boarding
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Gym
- Boarding
Sports
- Basketball
- Table tennis
Arts
- Music
- Drama
- Visual arts
After-school activities
- Student Government
- National Honor Society
- Tri-M Music Honor Society
- Model United Nations
- Robotics
- Drama
- Yearbook Club
- LAVA magazine
- VIBE Store
- Big Sibs
- Future Business Leaders of America
- Math Competitions
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More details
Source: Read from the school's website
The essentials
Additional learning support
Student support teams made up of counsellors, teachers, the Dean of Students and principals create individual action plans for students who need extra help.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Nearly 600 boarding students live on campus.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
An American curriculum centred on college-level AP courses, with standards-based grading that reports knowledge and learning habits separately.
- AP courses
- Standards-based grading
- Common Core standards
- NGSS
- Liberal arts electives
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
The school offers 21 AP subjects and reports a 100% college acceptance rate.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Counsellors support students' self-understanding, goal setting and group counselling, and run several parent workshops each semester.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
English as an additional language (EAL)
Content teachers and EAL teachers co-plan and co-teach lessons, often with three or four adults supporting a class.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
Counsellors meet students one-on-one for confidential individual counselling.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding
Counsellors train staff and students on child safety and wellness best practices.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
The school moved to a new campus in 2024. The South China MUN conference has run since the school's founding.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
The school runs an alumni network, where graduates can mentor students and stay connected.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
A roughly 20-acre campus in Nansha Mingzhu Bay with athletic, cultural and academic facilities.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
The gym and performing arts facilities have been refurbished and upgraded.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
Students take part in external competitions including maths contests, Model UN, robotics and business competitions.
- Math Competitions
- Model United Nations
- Robotics
- FBLA
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Two drama productions a year, visual arts excursions and music performances with an external music association.
- Drama productions
- Visual Arts Excursions
- AMIS music performances
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Students join service groups and peer helping programmes, including performing for seniors and charity concerts.
- Big Sibs
- National Honor Society
- Tri-M service projects
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Leadership and professional
Student government and student-run leadership events, including a regional leadership summit and a Model UN conference.
- Student Government (StuGo)
- South China Leadership Summit
- Tech Solution Team
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
English immersion teaching based on Stanford principles for English learners. The school uses the WIDA test to measure English progress.
- English immersion
- WIDA assessment
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Awards
140 students received AP awards in 2024, and every grade received a Distinction Award in a maths contest.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Accreditations
The school is fully accredited by WASC. Accreditation runs on a 5-7 year cycle of school improvement planning.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
No.8 Weili Road, Nansha, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China 511458
Approximate location. Please use the address above for the exact spot.
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