Nansha College Preparatory Academy
- American
- AP
Per yearabout USD 32.7K–37.2K
CNY 218K–248K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-01)
About
English-immersion college preparatory school in Nansha, Guangzhou, using an American curriculum with AP courses, WASC-accredited, with a boarding programme.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
Curriculum
American · AP
Ages
Ages 12–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| High School | CNY 248,000≈ USD 37.2K |
| Middle School | CNY 218,000≈ USD 32.7K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| High School | CNY 248,000 (about USD 37.2K) |
| Middle School | CNY 218,000 (about USD 32.7K) |
Source: school website (ncpachina.org) · checked 2026-11-01 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Nansha College Preparatory Academy (this school) | CNY 218,000 (about USD 32.7K) | CNY 248,000 (about USD 37.2K) |
| American International School of Guangzhou | CNY 229,280 (about USD 34.4K) | CNY 303,900 (about USD 45.6K) |
| Alcanta International College | CNY 182,000 (about USD 27.3K) | CNY 182,000 (about USD 27.3K) |
| Canadian International School of Guangzhou | CNY 188,000 (about USD 28.2K) | CNY 258,000 (about USD 38.7K) |
| Fettes College Guangzhou | CNY 100,000 (about USD 15K) | CNY 150,000 (about USD 22.5K) |
| ISA Liwan International School | CNY 208,000 (about USD 31.2K) | CNY 308,000 (about USD 46.2K) |
Source: school website (ncpachina.org) · checked 2026-11-01 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
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 2026-11-01)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedAmerican curriculum · AP
American curriculum
Kindergarten to Grade 12 · Ages 5–18
Grade-by-grade like US schools; students graduate by earning course credits, often with AP courses in high school.
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.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Languages
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
- Service
- Sport
- STEM
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- In-class support
- Device policy
- Laptop programme
- Boarding
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Gym
- Theatre
- Boarding
Sports
- Basketball
- Table tennis
Arts
- Music
- Drama
- Visual arts
After-school activities
- StuGo
- National Honor Society
- Tri-M Music Honor Society
- SCMUN
- Big Sibs
- Yearbook Club
- LAVA magazine
- VIBE Store
- FBLA
- Robotics
- Drama
- Model United Nations
- Math competitions
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- WASC
- Memberships
- ACAMIS, EARCOS
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
The essentials
Additional learning support
Counselors and student support teams create individual action plans for students who need extra help.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Nearly 600 boarding students live on the 20-acre campus.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Uniform
School uniform exists and is sold through the student-run VIBE store.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
American curriculum built around AP courses. Most non-AP courses follow Common Core, with standards-based grading.
- Advanced Placement
- Standards-based grading
- Common Core
- NGSS
- NCAS
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
The homepage lists a 100% college acceptance rate and 21 AP subjects offered.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Counselors support social-emotional development through individual and small-group counseling and parent workshops.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
English as an additional language (EAL)
Uses an English immersion model. Content teachers and EAL teachers co-plan and co-teach lessons.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding
Counselors provide training to staff and students on child safety and wellness.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Moved to a new campus in August 2024. The South China MUN conference has run since the school's founding.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
An alumni network and alumni office keep graduates connected after graduation.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
A 20-acre campus in Nansha Mingzhu Bay with athletic, cultural and academic facilities.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
The gym has been refurbished as part of the accreditation improvement plan.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
External competition programmes include robotics, math contests, Model UN and business leadership.
- Robotics
- Math competitions
- Model United Nations
- FBLA
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Many performing and visual arts activities, including drama productions, musicals and visual arts excursions.
- Drama
- Musicals
- Visual arts excursions
- Music ensembles
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Service groups visit senior homes, run charity concerts and help organise school events.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Leadership and professional
Leadership organisations include student government, honour societies, the MUN team and peer-support groups.
- StuGo
- National Honor Society
- SCMUN
- South China Leadership Summit
- Big Sibs
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Immersion programmes
English immersion teaching for mainland Chinese students, based on Stanford principles for English learners.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Awards
Recognised as an AP Capstone Honor School in China (2025), with students receiving AP awards.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Accreditations
Fully accredited by WASC. Accreditation runs as a 5-7 year cycle of school improvement planning.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
No.8 Weili Road, Nansha Guangzhou, Guangdong, China 511458
Approximate location. Please use the address above for the exact spot.
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