ISA International School of Guangzhou
- IB PYP
- British
- UK EYFS
About
ISA Tianhe International School of Guangzhou is an IB World School in Zhujiang New Town, Guangzhou. It accepts students aged 2 to 11 and combines the IB Programme with the UK National Curriculum standards, with Chinese and Mother Tongue programmes and co-curricular activities.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Info checked 2026-11-06
Curriculum
IB PYP · British · UK EYFS
Ages
Ages 2–11
Language
English
Type
International school
- Nationalities
- 30
- Founded
- 2015
- Religion
- none
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
School year to be confirmed
One-off costs
- Application fee
- CNY 1,500
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Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB PYP · British curriculum · EYFS
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
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.
EYFS
Early years · Ages 2–5
The early-years stage of British schools: play-based learning of language, social skills and early reading and number.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Languages
- STEM
- Visual arts
- Average class size
- 20
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Mother-tongue programmes
- Chinese
- Nurse on site
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Library
Sports
- Golf
- Football
- Tennis
- Fencing
- Volleyball
- Equestrian
- Basketball
- Tae Kwon Do
Arts
- Pen Calligraphy
- Drawing
- Film Dubbing
- Zither
- Hip-Hop Dance
- Photography
- Arts and Crafts
After-school activities
- Olympiad Math
- Creative Writing
- Debating
- English Reading
- Coding
- Python
- Lego Block Building
- Fun Science Lab
- Guo Xue
- Tae Kwon Do
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Accreditation and memberships
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- Accreditations
- IB
- Memberships
- COIS
More details
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The essentials
Additional learning support
The EAL department supports students with classroom instruction, regular push-in support and small group classes.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
The school runs 14 bus routes across Guangzhou districts, with school staff on every bus.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Governance and ownership
A leadership team including the head of school, operations director and assistant principals leads the school.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
The school combines the IB Primary Years Programme with the UK National Curriculum, plus Chinese and Mother Tongue programmes.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Early Years emphasises personal, social and emotional development, and the IB approach supports academic and emotional wellbeing.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2025.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Academic facilities
Facilities include a library with over 12,000 books, IT equipment and an art room.
- Library (12,000+ books)
- IT equipment
- Art room
- Music classroom
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
Academic clubs include Olympiad maths, creative writing, debating, English reading and STEAM activities.
- Olympiad Math
- Creative Writing
- Debating
- English Reading
- Coding
- Python
- Lego Block Building
- Fun Science Lab
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Arts clubs cover calligraphy, drawing, photography, instruments, dance and crafts.
- Pen Calligraphy
- Drawing
- Film Dubbing
- Zither
- Hip-Hop Dance
- Photography
- Arts and Crafts
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Cultural and language
Traditional Chinese culture classes during club hours include recitation, tea ceremony, calligraphy and traditional painting.
- Guo Xue
- Tea Ceremony
- Guqin
- Calligraphy
- Traditional Painting
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Social and hobbies
Sports clubs include golf, football, tennis, fencing, volleyball, equestrian, basketball and taekwondo.
- Golf
- Football
- Tennis
- Fencing
- Volleyball
- Equestrian
- Basketball
- Tae Kwon Do
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Provides English, Chinese and Mother Tongue lessons, and students can choose a third language from Year 3.
- English
- Chinese
- EAL
- Mother Tongue
- Third language (from Year 3)
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bilingual teaching
Early Years classes pair a foreign homeroom teacher with a bilingual associate teacher, and Chinese is integrated into the programme.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Awards
Named a Forbes China Top International School and students have won medals in maths competitions.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Accreditations
Authorised as an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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