Xi'an International School
西安国际学校
- AP
- American
Per yearabout USD 15.1K–24.8K
CNY 101K–166K · 2025-26 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
About
Xi'an International School (XIS) is an international school in Xi'an, China, offering elementary, middle and high school programmes in English alongside a Chinese language curriculum. It prepares students for American university entrance and offers AP courses and AP Capstone, with on-site SAT and AP testing.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
AP · American
Ages
Ages 4–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 1997
- Ownership
- Non-profit
- Selectivity
- Selective
- Accreditations
- WASC
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 |
|---|---|
| Pre-K | CNY 100,500≈ USD 15.1K |
| 1-5 | CNY 137,300≈ USD 20.6K |
| 6-8 | CNY 145,600≈ USD 21.8K |
| 9-11 | CNY 156,500≈ USD 23.5K |
| 12 | CNY 165,500≈ USD 24.8K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Pre-K | CNY 100,500 (about USD 15.1K) |
| 1-5 | CNY 137,300 (about USD 20.6K) |
| 6-8 | CNY 145,600 (about USD 21.8K) |
| 9-11 | CNY 156,500 (about USD 23.5K) |
| 12 | CNY 165,500 (about USD 24.8K) |
Source: school website (xianinternationalschool.com) · checked 2026-11-06 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Xi'an International School (this school) | CNY 100,500 (about USD 15.1K) | CNY 165,500 (about USD 24.8K) |
| Xi'an Liangjiatan International School | CNY 133,380 (about USD 20K) | CNY 215,380 (about USD 32.3K) |
| Xi'an Hanova International School | CNY 113,000 (about USD 16.9K) | CNY 190,000 (about USD 28.5K) |
Source: school website (xianinternationalschool.com) · checked 2026-11-06 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- CNY 1,000
- Enrolment fee
- CNY 5,000
- Bus
- CNY 11,000
- 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
- Financial aid
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
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.
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.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Languages
- Average class size
- 15
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Mother-tongue programmes
- Chinese
- Nurse on site
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Library
Sports
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Table tennis
- Baseball
- Track and field
Arts
- Drama
- Band
- Dance
After-school activities
- Cooking Club
- Culture Club
- Drama Club
- Elementary Baseball
- Science Fair
- School Band
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The essentials
Source: Read from the school's website
School day structure
Core subjects meet daily and electives at least weekly. English and math get at least 250 minutes per class per week.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Elementary through high school follow US-aligned materials and standards, alongside a Chinese language curriculum.
- Elementary
- Middle School
- High School
- Chinese Curriculum
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
History
Has served international families since 1997.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
Runs a parent volunteer programme, with parents helping in libraries, classrooms and after-school activities.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Source: Read from the school's website
Academic facilities
Places emphasis on physical textbooks and has a library.
- Library
- Physical textbooks
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Source: Read from the school's website
Language provision
All students take Chinese classes in the Marco Polo programme, grouped by grade level and ability.
- Marco Polo Chinese
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Immersion programmes
Emphasises an English-only immersive environment to build students' fluency and communication skills.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
Yu Dou Lu #188, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710065
Approximate location. Please use the address above for the exact spot.
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