Tianjin MTI International School
天津MTI国际学校
- American
- AP
Per yearabout USD 12.4K–43.9K
CNY 83K–293K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
About
Tianjin International School is a multinational community in Tianjin, China, providing Pre K-12 education in English following an American AP curriculum.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
American · AP
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Grades
- Pre K – 12
- Nationalities
- 20
- Founded
- 1986
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 |
|---|---|
| Foundation Class half days or 3x full da | CNY 83,000≈ USD 12.4K |
| Foundation Class full days | CNY 159,000≈ USD 23.8K |
| Junior Kindergarten half days | CNY 83,000≈ USD 12.4K |
| Junior Kindergarten full days | CNY 159,000≈ USD 23.8K |
| Kindergarten | CNY 185,000≈ USD 27.7K |
| Elementary Grades 1-6 | CNY 276,000≈ USD 41.4K |
| Middle School Grades 7-8 | CNY 288,000≈ USD 43.2K |
| High School Grades 9-12 | CNY 293,000≈ USD 43.9K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Foundation Class half days or 3x full da | CNY 83,000 (about USD 12.4K) |
| Foundation Class full days | CNY 159,000 (about USD 23.8K) |
| Junior Kindergarten half days | CNY 83,000 (about USD 12.4K) |
| Junior Kindergarten full days | CNY 159,000 (about USD 23.8K) |
| Kindergarten | CNY 185,000 (about USD 27.7K) |
| Elementary Grades 1-6 | CNY 276,000 (about USD 41.4K) |
| Middle School Grades 7-8 | CNY 288,000 (about USD 43.2K) |
| High School Grades 9-12 | CNY 293,000 (about USD 43.9K) |
Source: school website (tiseagles.com) · checked 2026-11-06 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Tianjin MTI International School (this school) | CNY 83,000 (about USD 12.4K) | CNY 293,000 (about USD 43.9K) |
| International School of Tianjin | CNY 83,900 (about USD 12.6K) | CNY 270,600 (about USD 40.6K) |
| Korean International School in Tianjin | CNY 29,600 (about USD 4.44K) | CNY 40,900 (about USD 6.13K) |
Source: school website (tiseagles.com) · checked 2026-11-06 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- CNY 2,000
- Bus
- CNY 9,900
- EAL support
- 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 2026-11-06)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Entry process
- Interview, Eal test
- Sibling discount
- 20% on remaining tuition for third and subsequent children
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
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
- STEM
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
- Service
- Average class size
- 21
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Mother-tongue programmes
- Chinese
- Nurse on site
- Yes
- Device policy
- Device provided by the school
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Library
- Gym
- Sports field
- Theatre
- Science labs
- Robotics lab
- Art studio
- Cafeteria
Sports
- Soccer
- Athletics
Arts
- Choir
- Band
- Drama
- Visual arts
After-school activities
- Model United Nations
- Robotics
- Drama
- Athletics
- Choir
- Band
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Sign in to requestSupport for Korean families
- Korean-speaking staff
- Yes
Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
- Accreditations
- COGNIA
- Memberships
- ACAMIS, EARCOS
- Inspection
- Cognia · accredited with distinction
Licence
SFCC: foreign passport holders only
The essentials
Source: Read from the school's website
Additional learning support
Academic special needs and learning support services are available for a separate fee when required.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Country affiliation
Follows an American AP curriculum and is part of the LifePlus international school network.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
School busing is available as an optional fee and is not included in tuition.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Source: Read from the school's website
Food options
Lunch is charged separately from tuition, and the campus has a spacious cafeteria.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
House system
Students from Grade 7 take part in houses as a route to leadership.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Runs AP-based courses from Pre-K to Grade 12, with AP courses and the AP Capstone Diploma in secondary.
- AP courses
- AP Capstone Diploma
- Dual Enrollment
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
The homepage reports an average SAT score of 1,376.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Source: Read from the school's website
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Emphasises character development through nine qualities taught from the early childhood years.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
English as an additional language (EAL)
Offers English language support at two service levels, charged separately when required.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
A counselling team and well-being counsellors support emotional and social needs, with follow-up sessions.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding
Two designated child safety specialists per school, with regular child safety training for staff and students.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding policy
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Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
History
Cites about 40 years of experience in providing student-focused learning.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities overview
A purpose-built campus over three floors with classrooms, libraries, gymnasium, and auditorium.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Has an indoor gymnasium and an outdoor soccer field.
- Indoor gymnasium
- Outdoor soccer field
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
75 classrooms, two libraries, and a STEAM wing with science labs, a VEX robotics lab and art studios.
- STEAM wing
- Science labs
- VEX robotics lab
- Art studios
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular facilities
Has a 350+ seat auditorium and a performing suite with choir and band room.
- Auditorium
- Performing suite
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Source: Read from the school's website
Academic and intellectual
Offers academic activities such as Model United Nations and robotics.
- Model United Nations
- Robotics
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Provides arts opportunities including choir, band and visual arts.
- Choir
- Band
- Visual arts
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Secondary students are supported in service projects.
- Service projects
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Leadership and professional
From Grade 7, students can take leadership roles through houses, internships and service projects.
- House
- Internships
- Service projects
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Source: Read from the school's website
Language provision
Instruction is in English, with a Chinese language program and Chinese teaching staff.
- Chinese program
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Source: Read from the school's website
Accreditations
Accredited with distinction by Cognia.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
Admissions
Rolling admissions in four steps: application, paperwork, interview and assessment, then decision.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Waitlist
Decisions may be acceptance, decline, or placement in a waiting pool.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
4–1 Sishui Dao, Hexi District, Tianjin, China 300222
Approximate location. Please use the address above for the exact spot.
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