Yew Chung International School of Chongqing
重庆耀中国际学校
- IB Diploma
- IGCSE
- UK EYFS
Per yearabout USD 19.5K–46.6K
CNY 130K–311K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-04)
About
International school for expatriate students aged 3 to 18 (K3 to Year 13), founded in 2001 in Chongqing. The campus in the Liangjiang New Area offers Early Childhood to Upper Secondary.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
- Run directly by YCYW Education Network (Yew Chung / Yew Wah). See all 19 schools of YCYW Education Network (Yew Chung / Yew Wah)
Info checked 2026-11-06 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
IB Diploma · IGCSE · UK EYFS
Ages
Ages 3–18
Language
English, Chinese
Type
International school
Fee level
- Grades
- K3 – Year 13
- Nationalities
- 26
- Founded
- 2001
- Entry process
- Interview, Eal test
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 |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten – K2 Half Day | CNY 130,000≈ USD 19.5K |
| Kindergarten – K2 to K4 | CNY 190,000≈ USD 28.5K |
| Primary –Year 1 to Year 4 | CNY 259,000≈ USD 38.8K |
| Primary –Year 5 to Year 6 | CNY 266,000≈ USD 39.9K |
| Secondary –Year 7 to Year 9 | CNY 288,000≈ USD 43.2K |
| Secondary –Year 10 to Year 11 | CNY 305,000≈ USD 45.7K |
| Secondary –Year 12 to Year 13 | CNY 311,000≈ USD 46.6K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten – K2 Half Day | CNY 130,000 (about USD 19.5K) |
| Kindergarten – K2 to K4 | CNY 190,000 (about USD 28.5K) |
| Primary –Year 1 to Year 4 | CNY 259,000 (about USD 38.8K) |
| Primary –Year 5 to Year 6 | CNY 266,000 (about USD 39.9K) |
| Secondary –Year 7 to Year 9 | CNY 288,000 (about USD 43.2K) |
| Secondary –Year 10 to Year 11 | CNY 305,000 (about USD 45.7K) |
| Secondary –Year 12 to Year 13 | CNY 311,000 (about USD 46.6K) |
Source: school website (ycis-cq.com) · checked 2026-11-04 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-09)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Yew Chung International School of Chongqing (this school) | CNY 130,000 (about USD 19.5K) | CNY 311,000 (about USD 46.6K) |
| KL International School of Chongqing Bashu | CNY 122,400 (about USD 18.3K) | CNY 274,176 (about USD 41.1K) |
Source: school website (ycis-cq.com) · checked 2026-11-04 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-09)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- CNY 2,000
- Deposit
- CNY 20,000
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 (2026-11-09). Source: school website (checked 2026-11-04)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma) · IGCSE · EYFS
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
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.
EYFS
Early years · Ages 2–5
The early-years stage of British schools: play-based learning of language, social skills and early reading and number.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Languages
Exam results
- IB Diploma · Pass rate
- 100%
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- CIS, IB
- Memberships
- ACAMIS, COIS, EARCOS
Licence
SFCC: foreign passport holders only
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
The essentials
Additional learning support
Students must be able to follow the regular curriculum without services beyond learning support. External assessment may be used for significant needs.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Governance and ownership
Run under a co-leadership model with one Western and one Chinese co-principal, plus a regional executive principal.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Offers IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme. Early years planning uses the UK EYFS framework.
- IGCSE
- IB Diploma Programme
- EYFS
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic calendar
Open linkSchool website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Safeguarding
Designated a Child-Safe School, with child protection policies and procedures published on the website.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Founded in 2001 as the first international school in Chongqing registered with the Ministry of Education.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
Part of the YCYW school network across Hong Kong, mainland China and Silicon Valley, allowing transfers between member schools.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching in English and Chinese, with Western and Chinese co-teachers sharing each class.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Placement considers academic record, English level, and development. Assessments may include an interview, written test, or online English evaluation.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Waitlist
When a year level is full, a waiting pool is kept. Children with enrolled siblings get admissions priority.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Official recordsRead from the school's website
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