Xiamen International School
厦门国际学校
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB Diploma
Per yearUSD 21.5K–29K
2026-2027 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
Pre-K to grade 12 international IB World School in Jimei, Xiamen, offering IB Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma programmes, with a multilingual environment and a diverse community.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB PYP · IB MYP · IB Diploma
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 40
- Founded
- 1997
- Deadline
- End of April of the current school year (applications for the coming year open in December)
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-2027 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Pre-School | USD 21,500 |
| Kindergarten --- G 5 | USD 25,800 |
| Grades 6---12 | USD 29,000 |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Pre-School | USD 21,500 (about CNY 143K) |
| Kindergarten --- G 5 | USD 25,800 (about CNY 172K) |
| Grades 6---12 | USD 29,000 (about CNY 193K) |
Source: school website (xischina.com) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Enrolment fee
- USD 300
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
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
- Academics
- Service
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
- Sport
Exam results
- IB Diploma · Pass rate
- 74%
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Mother-tongue programmes
- Chinese, Korean, Arabic, Fi, Dutch
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Library
- Gym
- Swimming pool
- Sports field
- Art studio
- Music room
- Science labs
- It lab
- Makerspace
- Tennis court
- Track
After-school activities
- Football
- Handball
- Freestyle Jump Rope
- Ukulele
- Ocarina
- Cycle Club
- Pony Club
- China Drum
- Traditional Chinese Painting
- Creative Art and Design
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Sign in to requestSupport for Korean families
- Korean language class
- Yes
Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- WASC, IB
- Memberships
- ACAMIS
Licence
SFCC: foreign passport holders only
The essentials
Source: Read from the school's website
Additional learning support
Support includes EAL, elementary reading support, counselling and an advisory programme in middle and high school.
- EAL support
- Reading support
- Counselling
- Advisory programme
- College guidance
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
Most students travel to school on the school's own bus fleet.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
An IB continuum school offering IB programmes from Early Years through grade 12, with inquiry-based learning in elementary.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
The school states that an average of 74% of senior students earn a bilingual IB Diploma.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Source: Read from the school's website
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
A counsellor serves every elementary grade from Pre-K to grade 5, supporting social and emotional skills for students, teachers and families.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
English as an additional language (EAL)
Grades 1 to 5 each have a dedicated EAL teacher. Grades 6 to 9 take a dedicated EAL course. Placement follows a pre-enrolment language assessment.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
History
Founded in 1997 and moved to its purpose-built campus in 2002. The school describes itself as the longest-established international school in Xiamen.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The PTSA organises schoolwide events and fundraising, with donations partly supporting local charity, plus short courses for parents.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities overview
A purpose-built 33,000 square metre campus of three connected buildings housing all students from pre-kindergarten to grade 12.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Facilities include a full-sized soccer pitch, multi-sport courts, a track, a tennis court, an air-conditioned gymnasium and an indoor swimming pool.
- Soccer pitch
- Multi-sport courts
- Track
- Tennis court
- Gymnasium
- Indoor swimming pool
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Includes art studios, IT labs, a design lab, a 3-D printer lab, music rooms, science labs and a library with over 30,000 volumes.
- Art studios
- IT labs
- Design lab
- 3-D printer lab
- Music rooms
- Science labs
- Library
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Source: Read from the school's website
Arts and creative
Arts activities cover music, art and drama, along with traditional Chinese painting, creative design and instrument classes.
- Music
- Art
- Drama
- Traditional Chinese Painting
- Creative Art and Design
- Ukulele
- Ocarina
- China Drum
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Social and hobbies
After-school activities include football, handball, freestyle jump rope, cycle club and pony club, run through external providers.
- Football
- Handball
- Freestyle Jump Rope
- Cycle Club
- Pony Club
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Grades 6 to 11 take part in an annual outdoor experiential learning week that helps meet CAS outcomes, led by professional outdoor educators.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Source: Read from the school's website
Language provision
English is the language of instruction. Mandarin runs at several levels, Korean mother-tongue is offered, and Arabic, Finnish, Dutch and Spanish are supported.
- English
- Mandarin (Language A and B)
- Korean
- Arabic
- Finnish
- Dutch
- Spanish Ab Initio
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bilingual teaching
Students can earn a bilingual IB Diploma in Mandarin or Korean with English.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Source: Read from the school's website
Accreditations
Accredited by WASC and authorised by the IB. Students take part in regional leagues and associations such as ACAMIS.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
Admissions
Prospective families can inquire, apply or visit the campus through options listed on the home page.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
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