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Chengdu is home to 4 international schools, offering families a range of curricula and price points to choose from.
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SPGS International School Chengdu is the first overseas school established by St Paul's Girls' School in London. It is a co‑educational day school located in Chengdu's High‑tech Zone, centrally positioned near Jincheng Park. The school follows the English National Curriculum, enhanced by SPGS International's programme, with Chinese language and culture embedded in the curriculum. The Junior School serves children aged 3 to 10, while the Senior School covers ages 11 to 18, and a Sixth Form area is available on campus. The campus is purpose‑built, featuring facilities such as a theatre and an outdoor playing field, and a focus on pastoral care and holistic learning. The school opened in August 2021, and its leadership team includes Naomi Edwards as Head of the Senior School and head of the overall school. A school bus service is available, and the institution operates as a day school with a British‑inspired curriculum that blends with Chinese culture.
Canada British Columbia International Schools – Chengdu (CBC – Chengdu) operates on the Beihu Campus of Chengdu Shishi High School, located on Chengdu's northern city boundary. CBC – Chengdu has been in operation since 2012. The Beihu Campus hosts about 4,000 students; many reside in campus dormitories. The campus includes a stadium, track and field facility, gymnasium, and science laboratories, with staff and student dining halls, a bookstore, and a small supermarket. CBC – Chengdu uses BC textbooks and teacher resources for all subjects, aligned to the British Columbia offshore curriculum. Classrooms are equipped with SmartBoards and internet access, and there is a BC library. Access to the campus is via taxis, buses, and subway, with about a 30-minute trip to downtown Chengdu. The BC School Principal is Mr. Shaun Nish.
Malvern College Chengdu sits on a purpose-built campus in Xinjin County, south of Chengdu. Opened in 2015, it is the second international campus in the Malvern College family and serves about 1,100 pupils aged 3 to 18 with day and boarding options. The Primary Curriculum (Nursery to Year 6) is bespoke and bilingual, blending the Chinese National Curriculum with key elements of the English National Curriculum; in the Secondary School, pupils study Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels, with IB (MYP) offered. English as a Second Language is studied alongside other subjects and is prepared for IELTS/TOEFL. The campus features a heated swimming pool, a multi-purpose indoor sports hall, and a theatre, complemented by British architectural features and modern design. The school is led by Headmaster Michael Urquhart. Co-curricular activities include sport, music, drama, art and debating; students participate in The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme and Leadership and Study Skills programmes to develop leadership and study skills.
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Chengdu International School is an English-medium Pre K–12 school in Chengdu, China, offering an American curriculum with AP courses. It is Cognia-accredited and part of LifePlus. The campus is described as a modern, purpose-built facility in the heart of the city, located on Shuinianhe Nanlu in Jinjiang District.
Léman International School Chengdu is a private international day school located in Tianfu New Area, Chengdu. The campus sits on a 50‑acre site at No. 1080 Da'an Road in Zhengxing County, reflecting the school's large but family‑friendly campus environment. The school serves Early Years (ages 2–4), Primary (ages 5–11), and Secondary (ages 12–18). It is part of the Nord Anglia Education family and delivers the International Baccalaureate curriculum through the IB Middle Years Programme (for Years 7–11) and the IB Diploma Programme (Years 12–13), with globally connected learning through Global Campus and collaborations with MIT and The Juilliard School. Language of instruction is English, with Mandarin and French offered as additional languages; Korean and German are available to specific cohorts. The school emphasises small class sizes (about 15 students) and a strong university‑placement track, including high IB results and extensive extracurriculars such as leadership and service opportunities, Model United Nations, and Duke of Edinburgh awards. The campus supports a broad cocurricular program, including arts, sports, and STEAM, and hosts a diverse international community with students from many nationalities.
SPGS International School Chengdu delivers a British-led education with Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels, while integrating elements of the English National Curriculum with local culture and language development. The school is located in the Tianfu New Area and opened in 2021 as the first SPGS International campus overseas; it began with Early Years to Year 6 and added a Senior School in 2022. Academically, students follow the English framework and progress to IGCSE and A Level courses, with a stated emphasis on individuality, creativity and academic excellence. The Horizon Programme coordinates a broad range of co-curricular activities in academics, the arts, sports and global citizenship, enriching classroom learning through research and interdisciplinary projects. Personalised higher education guidance, including university applications, competition preparation and interviews, supports students in planning their futures. In 2022, SPGS International School Chengdu received the Best New School Award at the China School Awards. The campus supports a multicultural, inclusive learning community.
Dipont KCS Chengdu is an independent school in Chengdu's Xindu District, offering a bilingual, internationally oriented education for pupils aged 3 to 18. The campus is partnered with King's College School, Wimbledon, to support high‑profile university pathways and bespoke guidance. In Primary and Middle School, pupils follow the Chinese National Curriculum with international content, delivered by teams of Chinese and global teachers in a shared approach that blends creativity with rigorous academic practice. The Senior School provides an English‑based curriculum with Cambridge IGCSE and A‑level programmes, designed to prepare students for entry to leading universities worldwide. University counselling is available across all Senior School year groups, with bespoke Oxford/Cambridge support through KCS Wimbledon. Facilities include an Olympic‑size swimming pool, a 50m indoor pool, a 400m running track, a 600‑seat theatre, a black box studio and science laboratories. A broad co‑curricular programme promotes sport, performing arts, clubs, service and leadership opportunities.
Canada British Columbia International Schools – Chengdu (CBC – Chengdu) offers the British Columbia curriculum on the Beihu Campus of Chengdu Shishi Middle School/Chengdu Shishi High School in Chengdu, Sichuan. The program has operated since 2012 and is owned by Beijing Kezhi Times International Consulting Co., Ltd. CBC–Chengdu uses BC textbooks and teacher resources for all subjects and provides a dedicated BC library and online resources. The Beihu Campus features a stadium, track and field, a gym, science labs (physics and biology) and a 40-station computer lab, supporting hands-on STEM and inquiry learning. On-site facilities include staff and student dining halls, a bookstore and a small supermarket; BC teachers are housed nearby, with amenities within walking distance and public transit links to downtown. Many students reside in campus dormitories. Classes run through a full-day schedule, with a mix of blocks to suit different subjects. The CBC–Chengdu campus integrates a Canadian curriculum within Chengdu's international department.
Chengdu Meishi International School (CMIS) offers the IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) alongside AP and the Chinese National Curriculum for students aged 6 to 18. Located in Chengdu's Hi-tech Zone, the 38-acre campus supports boarding and day programs with English and Chinese as languages of instruction. The school welcomes domestic and international students, and since 2009 has been authorized to offer all three IB programmes, with AP added in 2023. CMIS serves over 2,000 students, about 35% in the international division and 65% in the domestic division, providing a truly mixed environment for intercultural learning. Facilities include separate Primary and Middle School Buildings, Comprehensive Teaching Buildings, Integrated Programmes Buildings A-C, a Library, dormitories, a cafeteria, a Sports Center, a Track and Field, and a Lake. The Integrated Programmes link inquiry-based learning, research projects, and Sino-American Elite initiatives with a broad extracurricular spectrum, including annual Science and Innovation Festival earning recognitions.
QSI International School of Chengdu is an independent, coeducational day school serving students from preschool through grade 12. It offers an American curriculum with Advanced Placement (AP) courses and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB DP) as pathways, and the school has been accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools since 2008. The campus comprises two buildings connected by a private walkway in the American Garden area of southern Chengdu, with facilities including two libraries, three science laboratories, IT laboratories, a gymnasium, an auditorium, music rooms, art studios, and outdoor play and sport facilities. The school emphasizes Mastery Learning and an Empower program to support social-emotional growth, and offers a strong after-school program with activities such as Model United Nations (MUN) and Week Without Walls, as well as clubs in photography, drama, sports, and more. English is the language of instruction, and German, French and Chinese are taught as subjects. The school serves students from a diverse international community, reflecting its global orientation.
Beanstalk International Bilingual School (BIBS) Chengdu Campus sits in Longquanyi District, Chengdu, Sichuan, at No. 351 Honghe Street. The campus was established in 2016 and serves about 600 students with a teacher–student ratio of 1:5 and typical class sizes around 22. The school offers IB programmes: Primary Years Programme (PYP) accredited, Middle Years Programme (MYP) candidate, and Diploma Programme (DP) accredited, alongside A-Level and HKDSE options. The language of instruction is bilingual in English and Chinese, and English and Chinese are taught as subjects within the MYP and DP curricula. Extracurriculars span sport, performing arts, and STEM, with clubs such as Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, and Cultural and Language. The campus provides a school bus service with fixed stations across Chengdu and dormitories for boarding. The PYP Principal is Nigel Jones, supported by a senior leadership team including the Head of Schools and other international programme leads.
Located in Chengdu, BASIS International & Bilingual Schools Chengdu opened in fall 2022 and serves students from Pre-K through 10, with plans to expand to Grade 12. This campus is the first BASIS location to bring international and bilingual curricula together under one roof, providing a coherent path for families seeking English-medium instruction alongside bilingual options. The campus features modern classrooms designed to support varied learning styles, a cafeteria, a well-stocked library, a gymnasium, and fully equipped science laboratories. Ample outdoor space supports active learning and outdoor education activities as part of the daily routine. The curriculum emphasizes preparation for higher education through a rigorous, standards-based framework, with attention to language development and cross-cultural understanding. Families can expect a supportive, multilingual environment that prioritizes strong academic foundations, opportunities for inquiry, and a clear progression toward the school's planned expansion to Grade 12. This makes it appealing for international families worldwide.
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