International School of Tianjin
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB Diploma
Per yearabout USD 12.6K–40.6K
CNY 83.9K–271K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
International School of Tianjin is an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme on a purpose-built campus in Jinnan District, Tianjin.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
Curriculum
IB PYP · IB MYP · IB Diploma
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 1994
- School day
- 08:10-15:15
- Scholarships
- Yes
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 |
|---|---|
| KG1a (Half-day Program) | CNY 83,900≈ USD 12.6K |
| KG1b (Full-day Program) | CNY 152,700≈ USD 22.9K |
| KG2 | CNY 152,700≈ USD 22.9K |
| PYP1 | CNY 187,600≈ USD 28.1K |
| PYP2-6 | CNY 254,300≈ USD 38.1K |
| MYP1-5 | CNY 265,800≈ USD 39.8K |
| DP1-2 | CNY 270,600≈ USD 40.6K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| KG1a (Half-day Program) | CNY 83,900 (about USD 12.6K) |
| KG1b (Full-day Program) | CNY 152,700 (about USD 22.9K) |
| KG2 | CNY 152,700 (about USD 22.9K) |
| PYP1 | CNY 187,600 (about USD 28.1K) |
| PYP2-6 | CNY 254,300 (about USD 38.1K) |
| MYP1-5 | CNY 265,800 (about USD 39.8K) |
| DP1-2 | CNY 270,600 (about USD 40.6K) |
Source: school website (istianjin.org) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| International School of Tianjin (this school) | CNY 83,900 (about USD 12.6K) | CNY 270,600 (about USD 40.6K) |
| Korean International School in Tianjin | CNY 29,600 (about USD 4.44K) | CNY 40,900 (about USD 6.13K) |
| Tianjin MTI International School | CNY 83,000 (about USD 12.4K) | CNY 293,000 (about USD 43.9K) |
Source: school website (istianjin.org) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Enrolment 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 (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
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
- STEM
- Service
- Sport
Exam results
- IB Diploma · Average score
- 36
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Pull-out lessons
- Mother-tongue programmes
- English, French, German, Chinese, Korean
- Nurse on site
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Theatre
- Library
- Gym
- Sports field
- Clinic
- Cafeteria
Sports
- Athletics
- Basketball
- Football
- Table tennis
- Beach volleyball
- Padel
- Gymnastics
- Martial arts
Arts
- Visual art
- Music
- Drama
- Dance
- Choirs
- Orchestra
After-school activities
- Choirs
- Orchestra
- Rock climbing
- Yoga
- Ice skating
- Horse riding
- Robotics
- Model United Nations
- Calligraphy
- Cooking
- Chess
- Photography
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Support for Korean families
- Korean language class
- Yes
Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- CIS, WASC, IB
- Memberships
- EARCOS, ACAMIS
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
The essentials
Additional learning support
Student Services provide English language acquisition support, an Individual Needs programme and counselling for students who need extra help.
- English Language Acquisition
- Individual Needs Program
- Counseling Department
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
School day structure
School hours run 8:10 to 15:15. Co-curricular sessions run daily from 15:25 to 16:25.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
The school offers the IB Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes across the age range.
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB DP
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
Over the past five years the average IB Diploma score was 36 points, versus 31 worldwide, and 32% of students scored 40+.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Special educational needs (SEN)
The Individual Needs Program supports students with special needs through in-class help, small-group instruction and teacher adaptations.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
English as an additional language (EAL)
English language acquisition support uses WIDA assessment, with pull-out and push-in help based on each student's proficiency level.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
The counselling department offers preventive support in academic, personal-social and career areas, including individual and group counselling.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
The Qin Building was completed in 2001 and fully renovated in 2020; the Han Building was completed in 2011.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
The campus covers about 7.2 hectares with roughly 30,000 m2 of facilities in two main buildings, the Qin and Han buildings.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Sports facilities include a running track, fields, courts and two gyms, including the newly opened Steve Moody Athletics Center.
- Running track
- Football fields
- Basketball courts
- Qin Gym
- Steve Moody Athletics Center
- Padel court
- Beach volleyball court
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Academic facilities include a library, four science labs, a design centre with robotics and CAD labs, music suites and a ceramics studio.
- Library and information literacy centre
- Science laboratories
- Design Centre
- Music suites
- Ceramics studio
- Mac computer labs
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular facilities
Performance spaces include a 520-seat theatre and a Black Box theatre.
- 520-seat theatre
- Black Box theatre
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
Academic clubs include language tutoring, homework help, library, maths and science clubs, and robotics and XR technology.
- Language tutoring
- Homework help
- Robotics
- Extended Reality (XR)
- Math club
- Science club
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Arts activities include choirs, orchestra, instrumental lessons, school productions, drama games and visual arts.
- Choirs
- Orchestra and ensembles
- Peripatetic instrumental lessons
- School productions
- Speech and drama
- Visual arts
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Social and hobbies
Life skills and hobby activities include handicrafts, calligraphy, sewing, cooking, board games and photography.
- Handicrafts
- Calligraphy
- Sewing and crochet
- Cooking
- Board games
- Photography
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Service learning includes the student-run Literacy Lab and MIST, a student media group that produces news broadcasts.
- Literacy Lab
- MIST media group
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Leadership and professional
Leadership opportunities include student councils, Model United Nations and tiered roles in the student media group.
- Student councils
- Model United Nations
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Lifestyle and wellbeing
Active pursuits include rock climbing, yoga, gymnastics, ice skating, martial arts and horse riding.
- Rock climbing
- Yoga
- Gymnastics
- Ice skating
- Martial arts
- Horse riding
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
First-language classes are offered in English, French, German and Chinese, with Korean in secondary. Mandarin is taught at three to four proficiency levels.
- English
- French
- German
- Chinese
- Korean (secondary)
- Mandarin
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Accreditations
Accredited by WASC and CIS, authorised for all three IB programmes since 2002, and a member of EARCOS and other regional bodies.
- WASC
- CIS
- IB PYP, MYP, DP authorisation
- EARCOS
- ACAMIS
- ISAC
- ISCOT
- ACMIBS
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
22 Weishan South Road, Shuanggang, Jinnan District, Tianjin, People's Republic of China, 300350
Approximate location. Please use the address above for the exact spot.
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