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Located at No. 2 Huxia Street, Yuan Yang Town, Yubei District, Chongqing 401122, China. The campus sits in the Yuan Yang Town area of Yubei District. It occupies more than 5,000 square meters of space for indoor and outdoor learning.
The school serves children aged 2 to 6. The curriculum includes Toddler Curriculum (ages 2–3), Early Childhood Curriculum (ages 3–5), and Pre-Primary Preparation Curriculum (ages 5–6).
The kindergarten serves both local Chinese and expatriate families and operates as a day kindergarten in a bilingual learning environment.
SEN provisions are not publicly listed. The school emphasizes child protection and safety policies as part of its safeguarding framework. Families with learning needs should contact the admissions team for guidance.
No formal country affiliation is listed; the school is part of the Yew Chung Yew Wah (YCYW) international education network.
No religious affiliation is indicated. The school frames its values around science, culture, and charity rather than a specific religion.
Daily life routines vary by class. For K2 and K3, the day begins around 8:30 a.m. with outdoor time at 9:00 a.m., followed by play and exploration at 10:00 a.m., Morning Talk/Language Talk at 11:15 a.m., and lunch at 11:30 a.m. K4 starts around 8:20 a.m. with a similar pattern, and K5 begins around 8:10 a.m. with a slightly extended morning schedule and lunch around 11:35 a.m.
Bus service information is not publicly published. Interested families should inquire with admissions for transport options.
The school is owned by the Chongqing Fudi Yew Wah International Kindergarten Foundation. It is part of the Yew Chung Yew Wah (YCYW) network of international schools. Governance is provided by the foundation in coordination with the YCYW network.
The Chongqing Fudi Yew Wah International Education Kindergarten follows the YWIEK Curriculum developed by Yew Wah Early Childhood Education Research and Development Centre for children aged six or below, with three stages: Toddler Curriculum (2–3), Early Childhood Curriculum (3–5), and Pre-Primary Preparation Curriculum (5–6). It uses an emergent curriculum and learning-through-play approach in a bilingual English–Chinese environment, guided by an observation-reflection-response cycle. The program emphasizes whole-child development—health, social skills, language, science, and arts—and aims to cultivate confident, imaginative, and caring learners. Unique programmes include the YW Adaption Programme for New Students, YW Early Literacy Education Programme, Early Mathematics Education Programme, English Programme, Early Music and Movement Programme, and Early Physical Development Programme. Daily life routines for K2–K5 illustrate structured, age-appropriate activities, including outdoor play, morning language talks, and group activities, reflecting the emergent curriculum in practice.
YWIEK Chongqing Fudi supports Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) through a focus on healthy, balanced growth and all‑round development, with an emphasis on strong teacher–child relationships and close cooperation with parents to foster an open, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. The school emphasizes character education to nurture care, respect, honesty, trust, and positive social interactions among students. It describes its learning environment as positive, loving, enjoyable and appreciative, aiming to build confident, global citizens with both Chinese cultural heritage and international perspectives. The co‑operative teaching model between Chinese and Western teachers helps children develop social awareness within a bilingual setting, reinforcing social and cultural understanding. Emergent curriculum supports SEL by integrating health, social and other development domains through child‑led inquiry and collaborative learning.
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision or whether it operates as a specialist SEN institution.
EAL support is evidenced in YWIEK's curriculum, which describes a bilingual learning environment and a focus on second language learning. The curriculum notes a Yew Wah English Programme and other language supports as part of Unique Programmes, indicating structured English language development alongside the home language. It highlights learning through an emergent curriculum that treats English language learning as an integrated part of activities, rather than a separate, standalone program. This aligns with a bilingual approach where English is taught alongside Chinese within a shared learning context. The school also emphasizes a Chinese–English bilingual environment, staffed by a co‑leadership model that blends Western and Chinese approaches.
The curriculum promotes holistic development and healthful growth, describing aims for students to have a healthy body and a lively, cheerful personality, with health and social development embedded in the emergent curriculum. Specific mental wellbeing programs or dedicated mental health services are not publicly disclosed in available materials. The emphasis on positive relationships and a supportive, interactive learning environment suggests a focus on social‑emotional well‑being within daily activities, though explicit mental health provisions are not itemized.
YWIEK Chongqing Fudi identifies itself as a Child‑Safe School and provides access to Child Protection Policies and Procedures through its site. The English‑language page notes a dedicated Child Protection section, and the Chinese page likewise centers safeguarding and child protection as core commitments. Public statements describe the school's safeguarding approach as part of its broader child safety framework, without detailing specific safeguarding roles or procedures in a stand‑alone, public, policy document. The presence of a formal child protection framework is supported by references to policies and procedures on the site.
Step 1 — Complete the Online Application. Parents submit the Online Enquiry form to arrange a visit to YWIEK Chongqing Fudi. The Admissions Office will review the completed application package and then notify the family about the placement assessment and interview. This initial step sets the timeline for the next stage of the process.
Step 2 — Placement Assessment & Interviews. All children must be interviewed together with their parents, which allows the kindergarten to understand and meet the child's needs. During this step, the Admissions Office processes the application package and informs the family about the scheduled placement assessment and interview.
Step 3 — Application Review and Decision Notification. After the interview, the family receives a placement offer letter from the school if the candidacy is successful. The school may also issue subsequent communications related to the next steps in enrollment.
Scholarships: The Yew Chung Yew Wah Education Network offers network-wide scholarships with several categories (for example, Madam Tsang Chor-hang Memorial Scholarship, YCYW Subject & Talent Award, and IGCSE/IB/A Level Award). These scholarships generally provide tuition fee waivers ranging from about 15% to 100% and are open to eligible students in certain grade levels, typically starting from upper primary through secondary (grades 7–13) with specific eligibility requirements and documentation. The exact applicability of these scholarships to YWIEK Chongqing Fudi Kindergarten is not published on its campus pages; the network's scholarship program information is available across the network, and individual campus eligibility can vary.
No waitlist or pool system information is published for Chongqing Fudi Yew Wah International Education Kindergarten.
YCIS Chongqing is located at 2 Huxia Street, Yuanyang Town, Yubei District, Chongqing 401122. The campus sits in the International School Garden within the Liangjiang New Area, a designated development zone in Chongqing. The site is part of Chongqing's international education cluster with connections to other YCIS locations in the region.
The school serves expatriate students from age 3 to 18 (K3 to Year 13). It provides education across Early Childhood, Primary, and Secondary, with a pathway to higher-level programmes.
Co-educational international day school. The school does not list on-site boarding facilities.
Learning Support is available; admissions assessments may include an external assessment for children with significant learning needs. The school has an established Student Support framework for eligible learners.
There is no single country affiliation. YCIS Chongqing is part of the Yew Chung Education Foundation network, with campuses including Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Chongqing, Qingdao, and Silicon Valley.
No formal religious affiliation is stated. The school's mission emphasizes universal values such as science, culture, and charity.
The 2025/2026 School Calendar is published and outlines a full-day timetable; start and end times vary by year level and are detailed in the calendar.
A school bus service is available through the admissions process; routes, providers, and fees are arranged by the school. Prospective families should contact the Admissions Team to confirm current bus options and arrangements.
The school has a uniform; a Uniform Exchange Activity has been held to recycle uniforms.
The school has a House system with four Houses: Blue Water, Green Earth, Grey Wind, and Red Fire. House points are awarded for achievement, participation, and global citizenship; the House Shield is awarded to the leading House.
The school is part of the YCYW Education Network (Yew Chung Yew Wah Education Network) and is governed by Chinese and Western Co-Principals; the network spans 20 locations across Hong Kong, mainland China and Silicon Valley.
YCIS Chongqing serves expatriate students aged 3–18 (K3–Year 13) and provides education from Early Childhood to Upper Secondary at its Chongqing campus. The curriculum is delivered through a bilingual English–Mandarin model with Chinese and Western teachers co-delivering learning to foster language proficiency, character development, and global citizenship; English is the language of instruction for the IB Diploma Programme and the Cambridge IGCSE pathway. In Secondary, the school offers Cambridge IGCSE as a foundation and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for the final two years. The school has demonstrated strong IB results, including a 100% IB Diploma pass rate for multiple years and a majority of graduates earning bilingual IB diplomas. The school is CIS-accredited (re-accredited in 2023) and provides over 50 co-curricular activities to support broader talents and university preparation.
5:1 student–teacher ratio school-wide.
Recent IB results show a 100% pass rate for six consecutive years; the May 2024 average Diploma score was 36.67, with about 66.7% of graduates earning a bilingual IB diploma.
Graduates go on to study at top universities worldwide, with destinations including Peking University, Oxford, Cambridge, UCL, Stanford, the University of Hong Kong, and others.
Over 50 diverse co-curricular activities (CCAs) support students' talents and holistic development.
YCIS Chongqing supports Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) through a dedicated Student Support Department led by a Head of Student Support, anti-bullying initiatives, safeguarding practices, and student wellbeing projects such as Seeds of Hope.
The school does not publicly disclose which specific Special Educational Needs it can support or whether it operates as a specialist SEN institution; however admissions placement considers learning needs and may involve external assessments for significant learning needs.
Public details do not specify any dedicated EAL provision for YCIS Chongqing; English language proficiency is used as a placement factor in admissions.
Mental wellbeing is supported through student-led initiatives such as Seeds of Hope, which funds wellbeing and mental health projects, and campaigns like the Smile Campaign.
YCIS Chongqing is a Child-Safe School with Child Protection Policies and Procedures in place, and safeguarding initiatives include anti-bullying work informed by visits from the Chongqing Education Commission.
1. Inquiry and eligibility check. The admissions team will help you explore placement for Kindergarten, Primary, or Secondary programs and confirm whether a place is currently available. Families must submit foreign identification and other documents that meet local government regulations to be eligible to apply. The process starts with a direct inquiry to understand what documents are required and to check current availability at the school.
2. Application materials and background review. Year level and programme placement are determined by multiple factors, including academic performance, English language proficiency, prior years of schooling, social development, date of birth, and learning needs. The school reviews your child's prior school records and related information to gauge fit for the intended program. This step sets the foundation for deciding the appropriate year level and pathway before formal assessment.
3. Admissions assessments. Admissions may include a one-on-one meeting or interview, a written placement test, an external assessment for children with significant learning needs, and/or an online English language evaluation. These assessments inform the final placement decision and help the school assign the most suitable year level and programme.
4. Placement decision and alignment with curriculum. After assessments, the school determines the appropriate year level and programme, aiming to sustain a multicultural environment and a balanced student community. Admission decisions are made based on the child's ability to access the regular curriculum with the available support services.
5. Waitlist/pool if a class is full. When a year level becomes full, a waiting pool of applicants is maintained. Children with enrolled siblings at YCIS receive priority in the admissions process, which can influence waitlist order and timing.
6. Internal transfer within the YCIS network. All YCIS campuses share the same philosophy, pedagogy, and curriculum, and internal transfers are designed to be convenient for relocating families (e.g., within the network to Hong Kong SAR, Shanghai, Beijing, Chongqing, Qingdao, or Silicon Valley) and do not require the normal application process or fee. Internal transfer applicants must still meet the local government eligibility requirements and will be assessed for admission and placement.
7. Acceptance, enrollment, and next steps. A formal admission decision is communicated once the placement assessment and review are complete. Families move forward with enrollment by following the school's guidance, and admissions resources such as the Age Placement Guide and School Brochure are provided to assist with planning.
YCIS Chongqing participates in the YCYW Scholarship Programme offered across Yew Chung Yew Wah (YCYW) campuses. The programme recognises students for outstanding academic achievement, leadership, service, and talents, and provides tuition remission in percentage terms. Types commonly offered include: Madam Tsang Chor-hang Memorial Scholarship (Overall Achievement Award) with 50%–100% tuition waiver and up to 2 years of support; YCYW Subject & Talent Award with 25%–100% waiver for up to 2 years; and YCYW Academic Award with 15%–100% waiver for up to 3 years. Eligibility covers current and prospective students in years 7–13 / grades 6–12, with internal and external applicants eligible; waivers and durations vary by campus. Details are periodically updated to reflect campus-specific circumstances.
Additionally, YCIS Chongqing publicized the 2024–2025 scholarship winners, illustrating that the YCYW scholarship programme is merit-based and can extend to multiple subjects beyond core English/Math/Chinese, including music, art and design, and humanities.
YCIS Chongqing operates a waitlist/pool system when a grade level becomes full. A waiting pool is maintained for applicants who do not have an immediate place, and priority is given to siblings of currently enrolled YCIS students.
Harrow LiDe School Chongqing is in the Liangjiang New Area of Chongqing, China. The campus covers about 135,000 square metres and can accommodate up to 1,200 students, including 100 boarders from Grade 4 and above. The architecture echoes Harrow School on the Hill in London and is designed to integrate nature into daily learning. It provides bilingual K-12 education on a campus designed for both day students and boarding.
Lower School: Early Years (ages 2–6); Pre-Prep (ages 6–11). Upper School: Prep (ages 11–14); Senior (ages 14–16); Sixth Form (ages 16–18).
K-12 bilingual school with day students and boarding.
United Kingdom affiliation (British Harrovian context)
Weekday Boarding is offered for students in Grade 4 and above, with a Sunday 5pm to Friday 5pm schedule and a total capacity of 150 boarders. Boarding comprises two houses: The Park for boys (75 beds) and The Grove for girls (75 beds), each led by a Boarding House Master or Mistress and supported by local Chinese-speaking staff, including a matron for nursing. Boarders have a structured programme including supervised evening prep and a range of sporting, academic, creative and wellbeing activities, with overnight staff and ongoing pastoral support in the houses.
Uniform is compulsory for all pupils. Uniforms can be purchased online via CollegePro.
The House System is modeled on Harrow School, London, with six Houses (three from year 2020-21) and two Boarding Houses, The Grove and The Park. Each pupil belongs to a House for pastoral care, with events such as sports days, charity events, dance and singing competitions, Harrow Ducker and House Music throughout the year; a House t-shirt identifies each House and is worn on Fridays. House points are awarded for competitions, and the winning House is recognised at the end of the year.
The school is governed by a board of Governors and forms part of the AISL Harrow Schools in Asia network, with AISL's Oversight Team providing strategic guidance across AISL Harrow Schools in Asia.
The school offers a bilingual K-12 curriculum. Early Years blends the English EYFS Curriculum with a Chinese dimension. Pre-Prep delivers the Chinese National Curriculum through a bilingual, bi-cultural programme. Upper School uses International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) courses. Senior School studies a small number of General Certificate of Education A-Level examinations. Sixth Form prepares students for university life after IGCSE.
In 2019, every pupil achieved the grades they needed to enter their first choice university.
University counselling provides personalised guidance and a dedicated University Admissions and Careers Guidance Centre; many Harrow pupils progress to Oxford, Cambridge and Ivy League universities, as well as other top universities, including Cambridge, University College London, and the University of Edinburgh.
The pastoral welfare of students is of paramount importance at Harrow Chongqing. Students who are safe, happy, healthy and cared for are the focus of daily life. The school works closely with parents and carers to support every child as they progress from childhood to young adulthood. In the Lower School, the class teacher provides a safe, nurturing environment and may seek guidance from phase leaders or the senior leadership team for more complex issues. In the Upper School, form tutors coordinate welfare support with a Housemaster or Housemistress, and the form tutor registers the class each day to provide welfare guidance alongside academic monitoring. Through small tutor groups and a strong House system, each student is known by name and receives personalised care, support and guidance.
The curriculum is bilingual and bi-cultural. Core CNC elements such as Biology, Chemistry, English, ICT, Mathematics, and Physics are delivered in English. Language Studies, Moral Education, History, Geography and Chinese Cultural Studies are taught in Chinese. 70% of instruction is in English, including English, Mathematics, Science, Computer Science, Physical Education, Art and Design Technology and Music. 30% of instruction is in Chinese, including Chinese language, Calligraphy and Culture, History, Geography and Morality. The Harrow Innovation Leadership Academies in China use English extensively to teach compulsory content and employ a predominantly international teaching staff to deliver a globally aware curriculum.
Mental wellbeing is supported through a robust pastoral system that places welfare at the heart of school life. Welfare is a primary consideration in daily school life so that students feel safe, happy and healthy. In the Lower School, the class teacher provides a safe, nurturing welfare environment and may seek guidance from phase leaders or senior leaders for more complex issues. In the Upper School, form tutors coordinate welfare with a Housemaster or Housemistress, and welfare guidance runs alongside academic monitoring. Small tutor groups and the House system provide personalised care and a network of support, with staff knowing each student by name. The Head of Pastoral Care and Boarding oversees welfare across the school.
Harrow Chongqing is committed to safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children. Safeguarding is the primary responsibility of all members of the Harrow Chongqing community, including parents, and is based on UK Children Acts and international rights. The policy emphasizes a ‘speak up culture' with concerns raised to the Designated Safeguarding Lead and the Designated Safeguarding Team so that appropriate actions can be taken to ensure every child is safe. Safe children make more successful learners, and safeguarding policy details are available in the Parent Portal. Concerns can be reported to safeguarding@harrowchongqing.cn, and the Safeguarding Team is led by the Senior Safeguarding Lead with the Headmaster and Chinese Principal providing support; visitors follow campus safety protocols. For the full AISL safeguarding policy, there is a downloadable document.
Talk to one of our Admission Officers. Call our Admissions Hotline or email to register for an upcoming Open Day where you will be able to talk one-on-one with an Admissions Officer. For enquiries, admissions@harrowchongqing.cn; (86) 17880266200 / (86) 18883390691. HARROW CHONGQING Official Account on WeChat. ADMISSION POLICY: The School strictly abides by all applicable national laws and Education Bureau policies when handling admissions and enrolment matters. The enrolment and admissions processes are open and transparent, and all admissions decisions are firmly underpinned by these principles. Under no circumstances will the School authorize any third party agency or individual to guarantee enrolment. All fees must be paid through bank remittance; cash is not accepted. The campus is located at Liangjiang Avenue, Yubei District, Chongqing, China, 401147. Tel: (86) 023 6595 2888; (86) 178 8026 6200; (86) 188 8339 0691. For enquiries, admissions@harrowchongqing.cn; HARROW CHONGQING Official WeChat account: harrow_chongqing.
Harrow Chongqing offers Scholarships to the most gifted applicants and existing students to support, nurture and challenge their talents. A scholarship is a financial award for excellence and its value may be up to 100% of the school tuition fee. A Scholar is likely to have natural ability and talent but most importantly a love of learning and a growth mindset, going above and beyond expectations, with outstanding conduct. Scholarship awards reflect a commitment to academic excellence for life and leadership and are more than merely a financial remission. The Scholarship Programme provides targeted, personalised provision for those on a trajectory to attend top universities globally, with identified students given enhanced opportunities to demonstrate their abilities. Currently Harrow Chongqing offers The Churchill Scholarship, a full scholarship awarded to students who excel across all academia, with values up to 100% of tuition. Other scholarship awards on offer range in value from 20,000 RMB to half scholarships of 130,000 RMB. External applicants will complete the normal admissions process and can apply for scholarship at Stage 1; scholarship applicants complete examinations and interviews, including a music audition if applicable, with Stage 3 moderation and decisions made alongside offers. Application and assessment for 2021-2022 followed these steps: Step 1, submission by 2021-04-30; Step 2, assessments before 2021-05-15; Step 3, decisions on 2021-05-20. These details are described under the Scholarship Programme on the Harrow Chongqing site.
