Wuxi Dipont School of Arts and Science & King's College IS
- A Level
- IB Diploma
- IGCSE
Per yearabout USD 20.7K–29.7K
CNY 138K–198K · 2025-26 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
About
Wuxi Dipont School of Arts and Science is a learning community combining international and Chinese education. It was founded through a partnership between Nanjing Foreign Language School and King's College School, Wimbledon, with support from Dipont Education Group. It serves pupils aged 2-18 across kindergarten, primary and secondary sections.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
A Level · IB Diploma · IGCSE
Ages
Ages 2–18
Language
English
Type
Bilingual school
Fee level
- Religion
- none
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2025-26 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| KG1-KG3 | CNY 138,000≈ USD 20.7K |
| G1-G3 | CNY 152,000≈ USD 22.8K |
| G4-G6 | CNY 138,000≈ USD 20.7K |
| G7-G9 | CNY 176,000≈ USD 26.4K |
| G10-G12 | CNY 198,000≈ USD 29.7K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| KG1-KG3 | CNY 138,000 (about USD 20.7K) |
| G1-G3 | CNY 152,000 (about USD 22.8K) |
| G4-G6 | CNY 138,000 (about USD 20.7K) |
| G7-G9 | CNY 176,000 (about USD 26.4K) |
| G10-G12 | CNY 198,000 (about USD 29.7K) |
Source: school website (nkcswx.cn) · checked 2026-11-06 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-09)
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 (2026-11-09). Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Entry process
- Interview, Academic evaluation
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Sibling discount
- 5% for a second sibling, 10% for a third sibling (only for full-payment students, not combined with other tuition discounts; effective 1 Sep 2023)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma) · A Level · IGCSE
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
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 MYPNot here
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
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.
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.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
- Sport
- Service
- Academics
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Boarding
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
- Food options
- Allergy safe
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Theatre
- Sports field
- Library
- Boarding
Sports
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Baseball
- Golf
- Fencing
- Archery
- Football
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Badminton
- Rowing
- Sailing
- Kayak
- Cricket
- Equestrian
- Parkour
Arts
- Drama
- Music
- Visual art
- Recording studio
After-school activities
- Expressive Arts
- Golf
- Kayak
- Sailing
- Cricket
- Fencing
- Orienteering
- Frisbee
- Flag Football
- Equestrian
- Parkour
- Bicycle
- Duke of Edinburgh's International Award
- World Scholar's Cup
- Campus Radio
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
- Accreditations
- IB
- Memberships
- COIS
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding follows an international model with houses fully integrated into school life. Each house has five residential staff, and housemasters or housemistresses speak Chinese.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Food options
Meals differ by age group, and special meals can be arranged for allergies, religion or medical diets. A meal management committee includes parent members.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
House system
The school has 8 houses. Houses are small communities where pupils take part in shared activities, healthy competition and school spirit, in an English-speaking setting.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Governance and ownership
The school was founded through a partnership between Nanjing Foreign Language School and King's College School, Wimbledon, with local government support. Dipont Education Group supports school management.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
Pastoral care supports emotional, social and academic development, with tutors, counselling offices and a safe environment to build self-esteem.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
The campus has an auditorium, sports complex, 50-metre indoor pool, fitness centre, boathouse and boarding facilities, designed around a British-style architectural plan.
- Auditorium
- Sports complex
- Indoor swimming pool
- Fitness centre
- Boathouse
- Boarding facilities
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Sports facilities include a 50-metre Olympic-size pool, FIFA-quality turf, floodlit tennis courts, a baseball field and a gymnastics centre.
- 50m swimming pool
- FIFA-quality football turf
- Tennis courts
- Baseball field
- Gymnastics centre
- Fitness room
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Each school section has its own library. The campus includes more than 60 classrooms for STEAM, arts and music education.
- Library in each section
- STEAM classrooms
- Music practice rooms
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Arts and creative
The expressive arts faculty runs drama, music and art programmes, supported by an 800-seat auditorium, practice rooms, a recording studio and art classrooms.
- Drama
- Music
- Art
- Recording studio
- Digital art suite
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Community activities develop leadership and extended learning outside the classroom, mainly for secondary students.
- Duke of Edinburgh's International Award
- World Scholar's Cup
- Campus Radio
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Lifestyle and wellbeing
Sport and health activities are offered in a tiered structure so all pupils can take part, with some teams representing the school in competitions.
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Football
- Badminton
- Swimming
- Rowing
- Golf
- Kayak
- Sailing
- Cricket
- Equestrian
- Parkour
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Scholarships
Scholarships and awards cover academics, science, arts, public welfare and sport, available from Grade 3 upwards.
- Liberal Arts and Sciences Scholarship
- English Scholarship
- Gifted Student Scholarship
- Special Talent Scholarship
- Youth Scholar Award
- Boarding Scholarship
- Head of School Award
- EP Academic Excellence Award
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Compiled from public sources
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