ISA Liwan International School
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB Diploma
- A Level
- +3
Per yearabout USD 31.2K–46.2K
CNY 208K–308K · Reference range · not confirmed by the school · 2026-27 school year
About
ISA Liwan International School offers international curricula and pathways to higher education for students from primary to high school, with an international boarding community.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
Curriculum
IB PYP · IB MYP · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 2–18
Type
International school
Fee level
Higher fees
- Scholarships
- Yes
Fees
Reference range · not confirmed by the school
CNY 208K–308K
about USD 31.2K–46.2K
2026-27 school year
We have not found the school's own fee table yet, so this is a rough range from public sources.
Sources
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB PYP · IB MYP · IB DP (Diploma) · A Level
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
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.
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.
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.
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
- Academics
- STEM
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
- Service
- Sport
- Languages
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Boarding
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
- Food options
- Vegetarian
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Library
- Theatre
- Makerspace
- Boarding
- Gym
Sports
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Football
- Swimming
Arts
- Drama
- Music
- Dance
- Visual art
- Woodwind
- Brass
- Percussion
- Pottery
- Chinese culture
After-school activities
- Basketball team
- Volleyball team
- Football team
- Swimming team
- Dance club
- English debate team
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Accreditation and memberships
- Accreditations
- IB
- Memberships
- COIS
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
The essentials
Additional learning support
Boarders get English improvement and exam preparation courses, plus evening study help from subject teachers. A Learning Support Center also operates.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
A school bus centre runs student transport, with the whole route stated to take under an hour.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
The boarding programme includes evening tutoring, leadership courses, activities and themed events, aiming to build a community for boarders.
- Evening tutoring
- Leadership courses
- Themed parties
- Movie night
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Uniform
Uniforms use washable, non-iron fabric and cover formal wear, sportswear and swimwear for each season.
- Formal wear
- Sportswear
- Swimwear
- Ties and shoes
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Food options
The cafeteria serves Chinese, Western, vegetarian and bakery meals.
- Chinese
- Western
- Vegetarian
- Bakery
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
House system
The house system offers a higher adult-to-student ratio for personal care, with competitions, seminars and social activities run by house.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Governance and ownership
The school is part of the ISA International Education Group, led by a campus headmaster and department heads.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
The school offers IB PYP, MYP and DP, plus A Level, IGCSE, AP electives and UK EYFS standards.
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB DP
- A Level
- IGCSE
- AP Elective
- UK EYFS
- Cambridge Pathway
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
The house system and counselling support students' social and emotional needs.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
English as an additional language (EAL)
English improvement and exam preparation courses are offered for boarders.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
A Wellbeing Center offers counselling and group activities, and boarding teachers must hold mental health education certificates.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding
The campus has a named head of safeguarding and boarding, with 24-hour security and campus-wide surveillance.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
The campus has an 800-seat auditorium, library, swimming pool, sports hall, science labs and arts spaces.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
The campus has an indoor heated pool, a competition-standard sports hall and a fencing hall.
- Indoor heated swimming pool
- Sports hall
- Fencing hall
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
The science labs include physics, chemistry and biology labs, plus a makerspace and an innovation lab.
- Physics labs
- Chemistry labs
- Biology labs
- Makerspace
- Innovation lab
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular facilities
A black box theatre and arts space host performances and lessons.
- 800-seat auditorium
- Black box theatre
- Arts space
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
Students take part in international competitions in mathematics, science and economics.
- Mathematics competitions
- Physics olympiads
- Chemistry olympiad
- Economics challenges
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Arts activities include drama, music, dance, art and Chinese crafts.
- Drama
- Music
- Dance
- Visual art
- Pottery
- Woodwind and brass
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Students join and lead charity projects and events that help the community.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Lifestyle and wellbeing
Physical education teaches regular exercise, healthy eating and team skills.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Boarders have English improvement classes and TOEFL and IELTS preparation courses.
- English improvement
- TOEFL preparation
- IELTS preparation
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Awards
Students have won awards in international competitions in maths, sciences, economics, languages and arts.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Applicants submit forms, go through review and assessment, then receive an offer letter and must pay fees by the deadline.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Scholarships
Scholarships cover academic, arts, sports and other fields for up to 3 years, and a full scholarship is offered for the high school international division.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Official records
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