About
Zhuhai International School (ZIS) is an IB continuum school on Qi'Ao Island, Zhuhai, China, serving students from Early Years through Grade 12 with Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma programmes.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Info checked 2026-11-06
Curriculum
IB PYP · IB MYP · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 3–18
Type
International school
- Grades
- Early Years – Grade 12
- Sibling discount
- first sibling 5%, other siblings 10% (tuition only)
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
School year to be confirmed
One-off costs
- Application fee
- CNY 3,000
- Capital levy
- CNY 10,000
- Deposit
- CNY 10,000
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying.
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB PYP · IB MYP · IB DP (Diploma)
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
- Languages
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Device policy
- Bring your own device
- Boarding
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Sports field
- Library
After-school activities
- Sports
- Arts
- Leadership
- Community service
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Accreditation and memberships
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- Accreditations
- CIS, WASC, IB
- Memberships
- COIS
More details
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The essentials
Additional learning support
Individual learning needs are supported through tailored English language support and specialist staff.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
School bus service runs by area-based lines, covering morning pick-up and afternoon drop-off.
- Huafa & Jida
- Zhongshan
- Tangjia
- Golf Villa
- Central
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding runs a structured daily routine: check-ins after school, dinner, supervised study periods and set lights-out times, with wellbeing support and weekend activities.
- Supervised evening study
- Room checks
- After-school activities
- Weekend activities
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Uniform
Students up to Grade 10 receive two sets of school uniform, and all students receive one house shirt per year.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Food options
Nursery and Reception get snack and lunch; older students get daily lunch service. The meal service is optional and special dietary needs can be accommodated.
- Morning snack (Nursery and Reception)
- Daily lunch service
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
The school runs the full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) with an inquiry-based approach for students aged 3 to 18.
- PYP
- MYP
- DP
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
English as an additional language (EAL)
Tailored support is provided for English language learners, with differentiated instruction in lessons.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
Wellbeing initiatives include Homeroom and Care Week, with daily check-ins and room checks in boarding.
- Homeroom
- Care Week
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Community
The school promotes a close-knit community with cultural celebrations, volunteer opportunities and family connection events.
- Cultural celebrations
- Volunteer opportunities
- Parent associations
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
Campus facilities include playing fields, arts studios and library resources.
- Playing fields
- Arts studios
- Library
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Language development is central to the academic programmes, supporting English, Chinese and other languages.
- English
- Chinese
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Accreditations
The school holds CIS and WASC accreditation and is an IB World School authorised for PYP, MYP and DP.
- CIS
- WASC
- IB World School
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Applicants pay a fee on submission. After an offer, an enrolment deposit within set days secures the seat. Sibling discounts apply.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
Similar schools
- QSI International School of Zhuhai
AP · Own curriculum
Harrow HengqinCNY 256K–299K (about USD 38.4K–44.8K)
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