SPGS International School Chengdu
- British
- IGCSE
- A Level
- Own curriculum
Per yearabout USD 22.5K–36K
CNY 150K–240K · Reference range · not confirmed by the school · 2026-27 school year
About
Co-educational international school in Chengdu's High-Tech Zone, the first overseas school of St Paul's Girls' School London. Offers a British curriculum with Chinese language and culture for ages 3 to 18.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
British · IGCSE · A Level
Ages
Ages 3–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Memberships
- COIS
Fees
Reference range · not confirmed by the school
CNY 150K–240K
about USD 22.5K–36K
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
- iSchoolAdvisor · 2026-09-17
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Sibling discount
- 5% on tuition for a second child in the same academic year; 10% for a third child or more; applied in order of age with the youngest receiving the largest discount
Curriculum and academics
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Curricula, explainedBritish curriculum · IGCSE · A Level
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.
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.
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.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Performing arts
- Sport
Student support
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- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
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Facilities
- Theatre
- Library
- Sports field
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The essentials
Additional learning support
Learning support combines in-class help from teachers with specialist individual programmes, with strong partnership with families.
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Country affiliation
Built on partnership with St Paul's Girls' School in London, combining British education with Chinese culture and learning.
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Bus service
School buses run from popular downtown areas in partnership with a local transport company, with trained staff on board. Routes and costs are available from admissions.
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Diving deeper
House system
All students from Year 1 are assigned to a house, building friendships across age groups and healthy competition.
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Governance and ownership
The school operates under licence from SPGS International Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of St Paul's Girls' School. The school is responsible for its website content.
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Academics
Curriculum
Primary follows the English National Curriculum with Chinese language and culture; senior school follows the British National Curriculum through IGCSE and A Level, plus an in-house programme.
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Exam results
Students sat IGCSEs with strong results in 2024, some a year early. The school provides step-by-step university application support.
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Wellbeing
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
A PSHE programme in Key Stage 3, with assemblies and outside speakers, builds students' understanding of themselves and the world.
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Most needs are met through in-class support by class teachers; specific needs get specialist staff and an individualised learning programme.
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English as an additional language (EAL)
Pupils are assessed in English on entry and grouped by ability to receive EAL support matched to their needs.
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Mental wellbeing
Student wellbeing and positive mental health are key priorities, supported by class teachers, tutors, counsellors and child experts.
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Parent experience
History
The first overseas school of St Paul's Girls' School London and the first in a network of SPGS international schools.
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Community
With a maximum capacity of around 600 international students, the school emphasises being one big family that looks after each other.
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Facilities
Facilities overview
Purpose-built campus in the High-Tech District with a theatre, library, chemistry laboratory, outdoor playing field, canteen, atrium and sixth form area.
- Theatre
- Library
- Chemistry laboratory
- Outdoor playing field
- Canteen
- Atrium
- Sixth form area
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Sports facilities
Has an outdoor playing field and emphasises sport for all.
- Outdoor playing field
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities include a library, a chemistry laboratory and classrooms.
- Library
- Chemistry laboratory
- Classrooms
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Extra-curricular facilities
Extra-curricular activities
Arts and creative
Community and service
Senior students undertake community service and entrepreneurial projects with partners as part of the SPGS Programme.
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Leadership and professional
Senior students follow an SPGS leadership programme designed to prepare them for life beyond school.
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Languages
Language provision
English is the main language of instruction, with Chinese language and culture included in the programme.
- Chinese language
- Chinese culture
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Bilingual teaching
Junior classes have full-time native English teachers and bilingual Chinese teachers in every classroom.
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Immersion programmes
Immersion learning is used in small group and individual instruction so pupils can learn in English and/or Chinese.
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Reputation
Awards
Received the Best New School Award at the China School Awards 2022.
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Location
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