Korean International School in Tianjin
천진한국국제학교
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB Diploma
Per yearabout USD 4.44K–6.13K
CNY 29.6K–40.9K · 2026 fees · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-02)
About
IB World School in Tianjin offering the PYP, MYP and DP, with co-curricular activities, service learning and English language acquisition support.
Key facts
Source: Compiled from public sourcesRead from the school's website
- Part of Korean Schools Abroad (Ministry of Education), a government-recognised school network abroad. See all 34 schools of Korean Schools Abroad (Ministry of Education)
Info checked 2026-11-08 · 2026 fees
Curriculum
IB PYP · IB MYP · IB Diploma
Type
Foreign national school
Fee level
- Founded
- 2001
- School day
- 08:10-15:15
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026 fees
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| 유치원 | CNY 34,900≈ USD 5.23K |
| 초등부 | CNY 29,600≈ USD 4.44K |
| 중학부 | CNY 35,200≈ USD 5.28K |
| 고등부 | CNY 40,900≈ USD 6.13K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| 유치원 | CNY 34,900 (about USD 5.23K) |
| 초등부 | CNY 29,600 (about USD 4.44K) |
| 중학부 | CNY 35,200 (about USD 5.28K) |
| 고등부 | CNY 40,900 (about USD 6.13K) |
Source: school website (kistschool.cn) · checked 2026-11-02 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Korean International School in Tianjin (this school) | CNY 29,600 (about USD 4.44K) | CNY 40,900 (about USD 6.13K) |
| International School of Tianjin | CNY 83,900 (about USD 12.6K) | CNY 270,600 (about USD 40.6K) |
| Tianjin MTI International School | CNY 83,000 (about USD 12.4K) | CNY 293,000 (about USD 43.9K) |
Source: school website (kistschool.cn) · checked 2026-11-02 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Enrolment fee
- CNY 11,500
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 2026-11-02)
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
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Mother-tongue programmes
- English, French, German, Chinese, Korean
- Nurse on site
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Gym
- Theatre
- Library
- Sports field
Sports
- Running track
- Football
- Basketball
- Padel
- Beach volleyball
Arts
- Choir
- Orchestra
- Drama
- Visual art
- Ceramics
After-school activities
- Choirs
- Orchestra
- Rock climbing
- Yoga
- Chess
- Robotics
- Model UN
- Literacy Lab
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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
Licence
Korean overseas school; for Korean nationals (foreign passport holders in China)
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
The essentials
Additional learning support
Student Services cover English acquisition, individual needs support and counseling.
- English Language Acquisition
- Individual Needs Program
- Counseling
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Diving deeper
Food options
The campus has a cafeteria.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Academics
Curriculum
An IB World School offering the Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Wellbeing
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
The counseling programme supports personal and social development for K-12 students.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Special educational needs (SEN)
Individual Needs support is based on each student's needs, within class or in small groups.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
English as an additional language (EAL)
Students are placed by WIDA assessment and receive pull-out and push-in English support.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Parent experience
Community
The school emphasises an inclusive, friendly community of students, parents and staff working together.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Facilities
Facilities overview
Campus of about 7.2 hectares with two main buildings, the Qin and Han buildings.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Sports facilities
Sports facilities include a running track, fields, courts and athletics centres.
- Running track
- Football fields
- Basketball courts
- Qin Gym
- Steve Moody Athletics Center
- Padel court
- Beach volleyball court
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Academic facilities
Academic facilities include a library with over 28,000 titles, science labs, a design centre and computer labs.
- Library
- Science laboratories
- Design Centre
- Mac computer labs
- Ceramics studio
- Visual arts suites
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Extra-curricular facilities
A 520-seat theatre, a black box theatre and music suites.
- 520-seat theatre
- Black box theatre
- Music suites
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
Classroom extension includes language tutoring, homework help, clubs and robotics.
- Language tutoring
- Homework help
- Robotics
- Model United Nations
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Arts and creative
Arts activities include choirs, orchestra, drama and visual art.
- Choirs
- Orchestra and ensembles
- Peripatetic instrumental lessons
- School productions
- Speech and drama
- Visual art
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Social and hobbies
Life skills activities include handicrafts, calligraphy, cooking, chess and photography.
- Handicrafts
- Calligraphy
- Cooking
- Chess
- Photography
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Community and service
Service activities include a student-run Literacy Lab and a student media organisation.
- Literacy Lab
- MEDIA@IST
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Leadership and professional
Leadership opportunities include student councils and tiered roles in the student media group.
- Student councils
- Student government
- MIST leadership roles
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Lifestyle and wellbeing
Active pursuits include rock climbing, yoga, martial arts and horse riding.
- Rock climbing
- Yoga
- Martial arts
- Horse riding
- Ice skating
- Gymnastics
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Languages
Language provision
First language classes in English, French, German and Chinese, with Korean in secondary, plus Mandarin at several levels.
- English
- French
- German
- Chinese
- Korean
- Mandarin Chinese
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Reputation
Accreditations
Dual international accreditation from WASC and CIS, plus IB authorisation since 2002.
- WASC
- CIS
- IB authorisation
- EARCOS membership
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
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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