ISA Science City International School
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB Diploma
- UK EYFS
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Per yearabout USD 27K–39K
CNY 180K–260K · Reference range · not confirmed by the school · 2026 fees
About
ISA Science City International School is an IB school in Guangzhou offering K-12 education, with early years, primary, secondary, HKDSE and boarding on one purpose-built campus.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
Curriculum
IB PYP · IB MYP · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 2–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
Higher fees
- Open days
- 2026-10-24
Fees
Reference range · not confirmed by the school
CNY 180K–260K
about USD 27K–39K
2026 fees
We have not found the school's own fee table yet, so this is a rough range from public sources.
Sources
- iSchoolAdvisor · 2026-09-07
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB PYP · IB MYP · IB DP (Diploma) · 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 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
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.
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.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- STEM
- Sport
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
- Students per teacher
- 4 : 1
Exam results
- IB Diploma · Average score
- 37
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Mother-tongue programmes
- Chinese
- Boarding
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Sports field
- Library
- Theatre
- Makerspace
- Boarding
- Climbing wall
- Fencing hall
- Tennis court
Sports
- Fencing
- Tennis
- Climbing
- Swimming
- Golf
- Basketball
Arts
- Music
- Dance
- Drama
- Visual arts
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Accreditation and memberships
- Accreditations
- CIS, IB, WASC
- Memberships
- ACAMIS, COIS
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
The essentials
Additional learning support
Core subjects use differentiated teaching, and secondary offers dedicated language support for academic growth.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding is on campus, with a Head of Boarding, deputy and houseparents supporting students in the dorms.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Governance and ownership
Part of the ISA International Education Group, run by a Head of School and deputy heads.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Primary combines the IB PYP with the English National Curriculum. Secondary offers IB MYP, IB DP and HKDSE pathways.
- IB PYP
- English National Curriculum
- IB MYP
- IB DP
- HKDSE
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
The 2026 IB cohort averaged 37 points, and 36% of students scored 40 or more.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
The campus was designed around the curriculum on hilly terrain, with sports and arts facilities on site.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Sports facilities include a sportsfield, stadium, fencing hall, aquatic centre, tennis court and climbing wall.
- Sportsfield
- Stadium
- Fencing Hall
- Aquatic Centre
- Tennis Court
- Climbing Wall
- Mini-golf Practice Room
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Learning facilities include libraries, a science centre, an innovation centre, a visual arts centre and a lecture theatre.
- School Library
- Early Years Library
- Science Centre
- Innovation Centre
- Visual Arts Centre
- Lecture Theatre
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular facilities
Arts facilities include an auditorium, black box theatre, dance centre and music studios.
- Auditorium
- Black Box Theatre
- Dancing Centre
- Music Studios
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
Students take part in maths competitions, science olympiads and robotics competitions.
- Maths competitions
- Science olympiads
- VEX robotics
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Cultural and language
Students take part in English debate and Chinese language competitions.
- English debate
- Chinese Bridge competition
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Social and hobbies
Sports activities include basketball, fencing, tennis, golf and sailing.
- Basketball
- Fencing
- Tennis
- Golf
- Sailing
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Grade-level outdoor camps, including residential trips and service activities, run for primary and secondary students.
- Residential camps
- Service activities
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Lifestyle and wellbeing
Early years children have at least two hours of outdoor activity every day, regardless of weather.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Primary offers English, Chinese and other mother-tongue courses.
- English
- Chinese
- Other mother-tongue courses
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Awards
Students have won prizes in robotics, maths and science olympiads, debate, sailing, basketball and fencing.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Applications are made online after reviewing the document checklist. Enquiries and campus visit bookings are available.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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