Suzhou Singapore International School
苏州新加坡国际学校
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB Diploma
- German
Per yearabout USD 12.7K–40.1K
CNY 85K–268K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
About
International school in Suzhou founded in 1996 and authorised as an IB World School. Early Years programme for ages 2 to 6, followed by IB Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes through Grade 12.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB PYP · IB MYP · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 2–18
Type
International school
Fee level
- Grades
- Nursery – Grade 12
- Founded
- 1996
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Early Learning Center (Half Day) | CNY 85,000≈ USD 12.7K |
| Early Learning Center (Full Day) | CNY 123,000≈ USD 18.4K |
| Pre-Kindergarten | CNY 156,500≈ USD 23.5K |
| Kindergarten | CNY 212,500≈ USD 31.9K |
| Grades 1-5 | CNY 227,000≈ USD 34K |
| Grades 6-8 | CNY 239,500≈ USD 35.9K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Early Learning Center (Half Day) | CNY 85,000 (about USD 12.7K) |
| Early Learning Center (Full Day) | CNY 123,000 (about USD 18.4K) |
| Pre-Kindergarten | CNY 156,500 (about USD 23.5K) |
| Kindergarten | CNY 212,500 (about USD 31.9K) |
| Grades 1-5 | CNY 227,000 (about USD 34K) |
| Grades 6-8 | CNY 239,500 (about USD 35.9K) |
| Grades 9-10 | CNY 251,000 (about USD 37.6K) |
| Grade 11 | CNY 263,500 (about USD 39.5K) |
| Grade 12 | CNY 267,500 (about USD 40.1K) |
| German Department Grades 1-4 | CNY 234,300 (about USD 35.1K) |
Source: school website (suzhousinternationalschool.com) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Suzhou Singapore International School (this school) | CNY 85,000 (about USD 12.7K) | CNY 267,500 (about USD 40.1K) |
| Dulwich College Suzhou | CNY 200,000 (about USD 30K) | CNY 300,000 (about USD 45K) |
| EtonHouse International School Suzhou | CNY 120,000 (about USD 18K) | CNY 200,000 (about USD 30K) |
| Suzhou Korean School | CNY 30,040 (about USD 4.5K) | CNY 42,400 (about USD 6.36K) |
| Suzhou Japanese School | CNY 42,000 (about USD 6.3K) | CNY 42,000 (about USD 6.3K) |
Source: school website (suzhousinternationalschool.com) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- CNY 2,500
- Deposit
- CNY 10,000
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 2026-10-28)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Entry process
- Placement test, Interview
- Open days
- 2026-11-11, 2026-11-12
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
Strengths
- Visual arts
- Performing arts
- Service
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Learning support (SEN)
- Basic
- Mother-tongue programmes
- German
- Device policy
- Laptop programme
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Theatre
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Sports field
- Library
- Tennis
- Basketball
- Science labs
- Makerspace
- Dance studio
Sports
- Swimming
- Soccer
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Baseball
- Badminton
- Golf
- Athletics
Arts
- Visual art
- Drama
- Music
- Dance
After-school activities
- Golf
- Swimming
- Baseball
- Soccer
- Badminton
- Pre-Med
- Stocks Club
- AMC preparation
- Lego
- Book Club
- Think Like an Architect
- School Yearbook Club
- Service Groups
- School Sports Teams
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
- Accreditations
- IB
- Memberships
- ACAMIS, COIS, EARCOS
Licence
SFCC: foreign passport holders only
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
The essentials
Additional learning support
A trained Learning Support team gives individual and differentiated help to students and homeroom teachers, through classroom adjustments, small groups or individual programmes.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Curriculum follows the IB Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes, with an Elementary German Curriculum also listed.
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB DP
- Elementary German Curriculum
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
Since 2005, graduates have been accepted to 375 universities and colleges in 21 countries; acceptance profiles are published by class year.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic calendar
Open linkSchool website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Special educational needs (SEN)
Specialised support for special educational needs is limited. Parents are advised to contact the Admissions Office before relocating to discuss whether the school can support the child.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
The counselling team gives emotional support from Early Years to Secondary, using play-based and counselling-centre approaches, and runs parent workshops on wellbeing.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Founded in 1996, the school describes itself as the oldest international school in Suzhou; its first graduates left in 2005.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
The school shares a calendar of community events including service trips, parent workshops, open days and campus celebrations.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
Campus includes a 600-seat theatre, black box theatre, 25m pool, gymnasiums, science and design labs, and a Learning Technology Centre with over 500 iPads.
- 600-seat theatre
- Black box theatre
- 25M swimming pool
- 2 gymnasiums
- FIFA-certified soccer pitch
- 400M running track
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Sports facilities include a 25m pool, two gymnasiums, a soccer pitch, a 400m running track, tennis courts and basketball courts.
- Swimming pool
- Gymnasiums
- Soccer pitch
- Running track
- Tennis courts
- Basketball courts
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Academic facilities include fully equipped science labs, Mac design labs, food technology labs, hard materials labs and a Lego robotics room.
- Science labs
- Mac design labs
- Food technology labs
- Hard materials labs
- Lego robotics room
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
The first ECA season included academic activities such as Pre-Med, a stocks club and AMC competition preparation.
- Pre-Med
- Stocks Club
- AMC preparation
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Creative ECAs include Lego, Book Club, Think Like an Architect and a school yearbook club.
- Lego
- Book Club
- Think Like an Architect
- School Yearbook Club
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Service Groups continue throughout the school year and call for dedication, responsibility and teamwork.
- Service Groups
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Lifestyle and wellbeing
Sports ECAs include golf, swimming, baseball, soccer and badminton, and school sports teams continue through the school year.
- Golf
- Swimming
- Baseball
- Soccer
- Badminton
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Awards
The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is offered to students aged 14 and above, combining expeditions, skills, service and physical activity.
- Duke of Edinburgh International Award
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Accreditations
The school states it is a fully authorised IB World School.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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