Most popular international schools in Guangzhou

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Guangzhou Huamei International School was founded on June 19, 1993 and is located on Huamei Road in the Tianhe education core area. The campus covers about 160,000 m² at the foot of Phoenix Mountain and describes itself as a full-time boarding international school serving kindergarten through high school; the website highlights bilingual programmes and a range of international pathways (AP, A-Level, Canadian OSSD and IB-related offerings at kindergarten). The school publishes a student population figure of about 5,100 and lists on-campus services including daily school-bus pickup/drop-off and on-site medical provision. Distinctive features cited on the site include the school's “forest” campus and an English IB integrated kindergarten class; the site also describes STEM, sports and international exchange activity across year groups. (All items above are taken from the school website.)

Guangdong Country Garden School (GCGS) is a K–12 residential private school located inside the Country Garden community in Beijiao (Beijiao Town), Shunde District, Foshan. The school was founded in 1994 and currently enrolls around 4,500 students; the campus covers roughly 200,000 m² and includes multiple sports courts, two indoor heated pools, a 2,400 m² sports hall, specialist music and art rooms, libraries for each section, a STEAM centre, an “English Village” and an on‑site agricultural labour base (星月田园). GCGS operates Chinese national curricula alongside six international programmes (PYP, MYP, DP, IGCSE, A‑level, AP) and offers both day and full‑boarding options. Distinctive whole‑school activities noted on the site include multi‑stage experiential trips such as the school's long‑distance cycling and “行知” service projects. (Founding year, campus size and student numbers; curriculum and facilities as listed on the school website.)

AISL Harrow Guangzhou stands as a beacon of excellence, created from the partnership between the Harrow School in the UK, one of the country’s leading schools for 450 years, and the innovative AISL Group. Rooted in the British educational tradition, the school offers a cohesive academic pathway from Early Years to Year 13, emphasising mastery in English through intensive language programs and an immersive English environment, as well as advanced Mathematics and Science curricula that are one year ahead of standard offerings. Nurturing a growth mindset and future competitiveness, the school integrates innovation and entrepreneurship into its learning framework. Its flagship AISL FutureLab and AISL Entrepreneurship Centre provide students access to exceptional educators and state-of-the-art facilities, empowering them through interdisciplinary exploration. By engaging with AI, robotics, CAD, and drone technologies, and participating in real-world collaborative projects, business competitions, and industry partnerships, students develop essential skills in problem-solving, creativity, and teamwork. Beyond their academic studies, the school fosters character and leadership through the AISL Harrow Diploma program, grounded in the core values of Courage, Honour, Humility, and Fellowship. This structured leadership path focuses on cultivating well-rounded individuals, preparing them to thrive and lead in a rapidly evolving world.

Clifford International School (CIS) is an international/manitoba-affiliated Grade 1–12 school located in the gated Clifford Estates community in Panyu, on the southern edge of Guangzhou. The International Program follows the Manitoba (Canada) provincial curriculum and the school also offers a Chinese–Canadian Dual Program plus selected Advanced Placement (AP) courses; CIS operates an on-site SAT testing centre. The campus building (completed in 2014) houses science labs, art and music rooms, two libraries, a makerspace, a theatre, a 2,000 sq. m. indoor gym, a 25,000 sq. m. turf field with a 400 m 8-lane track, 10 outdoor basketball courts, a tennis court and a 50 m pool. Boarding is available (boarding fee shown separately). The website lists 2025–2026 tuition amounts per semester (RMB 67,500–88,000); meals and uniform fees are excluded. Note: the school website gives student-enrolment figures inconsistently across pages (see sources).

ISA Liwan (ISA Liwan International School / ISA Wenhua Liwan School) is a K–12 campus in Guangzhou's Liwan District. The school site describes the campus as located on Hailong Road, about 800 metres from Longxi (Guangfo) Metro Station, and occupying a large campus with sports facilities, an aquatics centre, an 800-seat auditorium and two libraries. ISA Liwan delivers IB-framed programmes across age groups (PYP in Primary; MYP authorised in 2024; IBDP authorised December 2023) and lists additional international pathways (A Level, AP, IGCSE/HKDSE and Chinese national curriculum pathways through the Wenhua programme). The website also describes an international boarding provision, a school bus service, more than 60 co-curricular options and a CCA structure that includes arts, sports, languages and leadership strands.

Canadian International School Guangzhou (CIS) serves students aged 2–18 and follows the Alberta (Canada) curriculum from K–12 with an IB PYP framework used in Early Years and Elementary, plus Advanced Placement courses in High School. The school's Merchant Hill campus in Panyu was completed in 2018 and the website notes it is about a 20-minute drive from downtown Guangzhou. CIS runs a Mandarin language programme with separate native / non-native streams, and offers English language learning support for students who need it. The school operates the Grizzlies Sports Academies (football, basketball, swimming, gymnastics and dance) and hosts STEAM/“Maker” events; boarding is available for Grades 7–12. The school posts its annual fee policy on the Admissions page (some specific tuition tables are published there as images). All items above are taken from the school website.

Ulink College (ULC) Guangzhou is an international boarding secondary school located in Nansha District, Guangzhou. The school teaches Cambridge IGCSE (Grade 9–10) and Cambridge A Level (Grade 11–12) courses and operates an English-language learning support programme for students entering Grade 9. The campus includes classrooms, laboratories, a library, sports facilities (tennis courts, football pitch, basketball courts and a swimming pool) and boarding accommodation; the school publishes boarding and catering fees and runs a shuttle/school-bus service. Distinctive, school-stated features include a two-month overseas immersion programme for incoming Grade 9 students and an internal Learning Center offering test-preparation and subject tutorials. ULC also notes CIS accreditation and a record of alumni progression to international universities. The school address and contact details are published on its official site for parents arranging visits or enquiries.

Fettes College Guangzhou (FCG) is a 15-year continuous K–12 school established as a joint project between Fettes College (UK) and Country Garden Education; the Guangzhou campus began recruiting internationally in 2020. The school runs an early-years programme built on the IB PYP framework combined with EYFS, a bilingual primary and middle programme that integrates the Chinese national curriculum (CNC) with the IB MYP, and a senior programme offering Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level pathways. The campus is located in Zengcheng (Phoenix City) on a large, forested site about one hour by car from central Guangzhou and Baiyun Airport. Boarding provision is a named feature of school life and the school operates a bilingual (Chinese/English) instructional model across grades. For full details and source pages, see the linked school pages cited below.