Yantai Huasheng International School
- AP
- American
Per yearabout USD 14.8K–31.5K
CNY 99K–210K · 2025-26 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
About
Pre-K to Grade 12 international school in Yantai, Shandong, China, teaching in English with an American AP curriculum and Cognia accreditation.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Info checked 2026-11-06 · 2025-26 school year
Curriculum
AP · American
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
Higher fees
- Nationalities
- 21
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 |
|---|---|
| Foundations | CNY 99,000≈ USD 14.8K |
| Junior Kindergarten | CNY 99,000≈ USD 14.8K |
| Kindergarten | CNY 114,000≈ USD 17.1K |
| 1-5 | CNY 186,000≈ USD 27.9K |
| 6-8 | CNY 196,000≈ USD 29.4K |
| 9-12 | CNY 210,000≈ USD 31.5K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| Foundations | CNY 99,000 (about USD 14.8K) |
| Junior Kindergarten | CNY 99,000 (about USD 14.8K) |
| Kindergarten | CNY 114,000 (about USD 17.1K) |
| 1-5 | CNY 186,000 (about USD 27.9K) |
| 6-8 | CNY 196,000 (about USD 29.4K) |
| 9-12 | CNY 210,000 (about USD 31.5K) |
Source: school website (yhischina.com) · checked 2026-11-06 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Bus
- CNY 3,600
- Uniform
- CNY 500
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
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Interview, Eal test
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedAP · American curriculum
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
- Performing arts
- Sport
- Service
- Average class size
- 17
- Students per teacher
- 4 : 1
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Nurse on site
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Theatre
- Sports field
- Library
- Stem lab
- Science labs
- Robotics lab
- Art studio
- Music studio
- Fitness room
- Cafeteria
Sports
- Soccer
- Volleyball
- Basketball
Arts
- Choir
- Band
- Drama
- Visual arts
- Dance
After-school activities
- Crafts
- Japanese Club
- Food Art
- English for Beginners
- Beginner Chinese
- Intermediate Chinese
- Rollerblading
- Drum
- Piano
- Jewelry Making
- Recorder Ensemble
- STEM Elementary
- Soccer
- Board Games
- Baking
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
- Accreditations
- COGNIA
- Memberships
- ACAMIS, EARCOS
- Inspection
- Cognia · accredited with distinction
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
The essentials
Additional learning support
Support is tailored to each student's English level. English language services are listed separately from tuition.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Country affiliation
Under Chinese law, children of Chinese citizens may enrol only if specified foreign passport or residency conditions are met.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
Bus service is available and is not included in the tuition fee.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Food options
On-site chefs prepare lunches from various world cuisines using carefully selected daily ingredients. Lunch is charged separately.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Governance and ownership
Part of the LifePlus group of international schools; children of LifePlus staff receive enrolment priority when oversubscribed.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Based on the American AP curriculum; elementary uses inquiry-based science and thematic units.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
The school reports an average SAT score, offers 14 AP courses, and states that every graduate has been accepted into a degree programme.
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Wellbeing
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Social and emotional development is emphasised from early childhood, and the school counsellor teaches social-emotional topics in classes.
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English as an additional language (EAL)
English language support is provided for students at varied levels of English, with English assessment at admission.
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Mental wellbeing
A school counsellor and well-being counsellor offer one-to-one support and work with parents.
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Safeguarding
Child safety policies and a code of conduct are in place, with regular staff training and two designated Child Safety Specialists.
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Safeguarding policy
Open linkSchool website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Community
A multinational community with parent volunteering and family events, especially in early childhood.
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Facilities
Facilities overview
A purpose-built campus of about 20,000 square metres with classrooms, a library, sports and performance spaces.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Indoor gymnasium with a swimming pool, plus outdoor soccer and basketball fields.
- indoor gym
- swimming pool
- soccer field
- basketball court
- fitness room
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Academic facilities
Includes a STEM classroom, VEX robotics lab, science labs, and art and music studios.
- STEM classroom
- VEX robotics lab
- science labs
- library
- art studio
- music studio
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Extra-curricular facilities
Has a theatre, a performance suite, a cafeteria and an on-site coffee shop.
- theatre
- performance suite
- cafeteria
- coffee shop
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Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
Academic clubs include Model United Nations, Science Fair, robotics, engineering and 3D printing.
- Model United Nations
- Science Fair
- Robotics
- Engineering
- 3D Printing
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Arts activities include choir, band, drama, visual arts and dance.
- choir
- band
- drama
- visual arts
- dance troupe
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Cultural and language
Language and culture options include a Japanese Club and Chinese classes.
- Japanese Club
- Beginner Chinese
- Intermediate Chinese
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Social and hobbies
Hobby activities include Reading Club, board games and baking.
- Reading Club
- Board Games
- Baking
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Community and service
Offers service-learning trips in China and beyond, plus service projects.
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Leadership and professional
Leadership opportunities from Grade 6 include Student Council, internships and service projects.
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Lifestyle and wellbeing
Physical activities such as open gym nights and dance practice support wellbeing.
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Languages
Language provision
English language services are offered alongside Chinese and Japanese classes and clubs.
- English for Beginners
- Beginner Chinese
- Intermediate Chinese
- Japanese Club
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Accreditations
States it is accredited by Cognia with distinction.
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Admissions
Admissions
Rolling admissions in four steps: application, documents, interview with a principal and English assessment, then decision.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Waitlist
Qualified applicants without a place may join a waiting pool, which is dissolved at the end of the school year.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
100 Jinshajiang Lu Development Area, Yantai, Shandong Province, China 264000
Approximate location. Please use the address above for the exact spot.
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