Compare International Schools in Shijiazhuang, China

Instructs in Mandarin, English

Fees RMB 35,500

Type Co-educational (boarding)

Brilliant Light School SJZ is a nine-year private international boarding school in Shijiazhuang, Hebei, located in Zhengding New District on Huayang Road. It offers Cambridge IGCSE and AS/A Level programs alongside the Chinese National Curriculum, under the Cambridge International School CX061 designation. The campus covers 54 mu and houses a library, a lecture hall, 16 modern multi-functional classrooms, basketball and badminton halls, a restaurant, and dormitories, with dedicated facilities for studying and residential life. The school serves primarily as a British-affiliated international school with a focus on nurturing future global leaders who understand both Eastern and Western cultures. It operates with a motto of “more than improvement,” adopting a science-based management model and small-class teaching. The school runs bilingual and bi-cultural programs, immersive English experiences, and cross-cultural activities. It hosts World Scholar's Cup events and Shakespeare Society activities, and provides GCAS after-school programs, competitions, and community service opportunities for students.

Location

Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China

Stages

Nine-year program including primary school and junior middle school

Type

Private international boarding school

Country affiliation

British (UK) international school

Application fees
- No application, registration, or admission deposit amount is published for Brilliant Light School SJZ in the school's publicly posted enrolment notice.

Tuition fees by year group (published figures)
- Bilingual Class (primary entry example): Tuition CNY 35,500 per academic year. The school lists this amount as the tuition for the bilingual class.
- No further grade-by-grade or programme-specific tuition amounts (for other year groups or for any international/fusion tracks) are published in the school's public enrolment announcement that lists fees for the bilingual class.

Per-term / ancillary tuition billing shown
- Meal fees: CNY 5,500 per semester (stated as subject to actual final settlement).
- School-bus fee (optional): CNY 3,000 per semester.
- Uniform fee: CNY 2,800 (collected on behalf of suppliers). This is shown as a one-off collection.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Published billing cadence for the items listed: tuition is presented as an annual charge (per academic year for the bilingual class); meal and bus charges are presented per semester; uniform is a one-off collection. No detailed payment deadlines, instalment schedules, late-payment penalties, or payment-term conditions are published alongside these fee figures.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- The school operates as a boarding (寄宿制) school and has student dormitory facilities. No boarding/宿舍 fee amount or per-term boarding charge is published in the accessible fee announcement.

Other costs and typical additional charges
- Meal fee (see above) and optional bus fee (see above).
- Uniform fee (see above).
- The school references extra-curricular programmes, after-school clubs and special activities; no fixed published prices for clubs, competition or enrichment programme charges are provided in the same fee notice.

Refund information
- No published refund, withdrawal, or tuition-return policy is provided together with the bilingual-class fee figures in the school's enrolment announcement.

Fee payment options
- No published list of accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer details, credit card acceptance, online payment gateway, or cheque instructions) is provided in the bilingual-class fee announcement. Contact details (phone and admissions email) are published for enquiries.

Summary of what is published and what is not: I located a current enrolment announcement that publishes fees for the bilingual class: Tuition CNY 35,500 per year; meal CNY 5,500 per semester; optional bus CNY 3,000 per semester; uniform CNY 2,800 (collected). The school website also describes the school as a boarding school with dormitory facilities. The announcement does not publish an application/registration fee, grade-by-grade tuition schedules, a boarding/宿舍 fee amount, a refund policy, detailed billing deadlines or instalment terms, nor the school's accepted payment methods.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school has a mission of nurturing future global leaders that embody ethical values and behavior, with a deep understanding of Eastern and Western culture. The school cultivates children's interests, stimulates their potential, illuminates their minds, and shapes their manners and morals through a variety of curriculum elements and activities. Let the children become better, and ultimately achieve happiness in their lives.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school has an immersive bilingual environment integrating Chinese and Western cultures.

Safeguarding

The school strengthens safety measures to build a safe campus.

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Shijiazhuang Camford Royal School

Instructs in English, Mandarin

Fees RMB 18,000 - 38,000

Type Co-educational (boarding)

Shijiazhuang Camford Royal School is a boarding international K-12 campus in Zhengding County, Shijiazhuang, Hebei. Established in 2011 by Camford International Education Group, the school combines Chinese National Curriculum with Advanced Placement and Cambridge A Levels to support study abroad pathways. The International Department blends Eastern and Western educational traditions, offering personalized small-class teaching and mentor guidance. Experiential and inquiry‑based learning develops language proficiency, academic ability, and character, and the majority of graduates proceed to universities overseas. The campus sits near the G4 highway and Zhengding International Airport, spanning about 580 mu with extensive greenery. Liu Yuyan, Cambridge University PhD in Physical Chemistry, leads the bilingual teaching team and core staff recognized by the US College Board and Cambridge Assessment. The school emphasizes languages, arts and performance, and sports, with annual arts festivals, language recitations, and a robust athletics program as part of campus life. Students benefit from international exposure.

Location

Located in Zhengding County, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, inside the Petroleum Third Base Campus. It is near the G4 Beijing–Hong Kong–Macau Expressway entrance and Zhengding International Airport. The campus spans 580 mu with 160,000 square meters of green space, described as a garden-style ecological campus.

Stages

K-12; Primary, middle, and high school divisions.

Type

Boarding international K-12 school.

Application fees
- SLEP (英语水平) / 入学考试费用 for exchange or some international-program applications: RMB 500 (康福在校生可免收).
- 项目/营队报名费 where explicitly listed: typical examples include nominal camp-registration fees (e.g. RMB 200 for certain short programmes). Specific programme application fees vary by programme.

Tuition and compulsory annual charges by year group (published amounts)
- 小学部（按年）：学费 RMB 18,000 / 学年; 杂费 RMB 10,000 / 学年; 餐费 RMB 4,000 / 年.
- 初中部（按年）：学费 RMB 28,000 / 学年; 杂费 RMB 10,000 / 学年; 餐费 RMB 4,000 / 年.
- 高中部（按年）：学费 RMB 38,000 / 学年; 杂费 RMB 10,000 / 学年; 餐费 RMB 4,000 / 年.
- 说明：学费和其他常规收费在已发布入学/招生简章中以“学年”为单位列示。未单独列明的学期按学年总额分配或按学校当年通告执行。

Boarding / boarding-related charges
- 寄宿安排：学校以寄宿制管理为办学形式之一（校内有寄宿/住校管理安排）。住宿与膳食在不同通告或专项项目说明中出现为单列或并入“杂费/餐费”。
- 已发布的常规定价中未单独列出一项明确命名为“住宿费”的年度单独金额；常见项包括“杂费”和“餐费”，这些项目用于覆盖校内住宿管理和学校供餐等开销。

Billing schedule and payment terms
- 收费时间点：录取或办理入学手续时需缴纳对应学费与相关费用（到校办理录取手续并缴费）。具体项目（如国际交流项目）在录取或合同中规定分期或一次性缴纳时间。
- 分期与保证金：部分国际交流或短期出国项目要求先交项目申办费、后续分期项目款及归国保证金（示例：某交流项目列示申办费 RMB 20,000、项目费 RMB 98,000，及归国保证金 RMB 100,000）。这些为专项项目的约定，不等同于常规在校学年学费的标准缴费安排。

Other costs and typical additional fees
- 杂费：示例性列示为 RMB 10,000 / 学年（包含教材、教学管理等杂项开支，按年收取）。
- 餐费：示例性列示为 RMB 4,000 / 年（校内供餐费用）。
- 军训费与临时项目费：军训费示例为 RMB 500 / 人（含迷彩服、保险、教官训练费等）；校内外夏/冬令营、留学预备项目等会另行列出报名费、营费、材料费、保险等费用。
- 教材/书费与服装：教材、资料、校服、活动服等在特定通告或项目说明中列明为应交项，具体金额随年级与项目而异。某短期项目示例将书费、资料费、住宿费合计列为固定金额（如示例性数值 RMB 6,000 或 RMB 1,000，视项目而定）。

Refund information
- 专项项目退还说明：个别国际交流类项目明确约定保证金或归国保证金按项目完成且满足约定条件后退还（示例：归国保证金 RMB 100,000，按期回国并按流程提交凭证后退还）。
- 普通学年学费与杂费的常规退费政策：在已发布的招生与费用通告中未见一并列出的、适用于全校的详细退费表或统一退款程序说明；具体退费或变更事宜通常以入学合同或学校当年缴费与退费通告为准。

Fee payment options
- 支付方式：在办理录取手续时接受现金或银行卡支付。部分项目（短期项目、国际合作项目）在项目说明中指定通过银行转账或按指定收款账户缴纳项目款。
- 海外或境外支付：个别国际项目费用项下会列出境外支付构成（例如 SEVIS 或领馆代收项、海外费用或以美元计价的项目部分），并说明相应的汇款或代收代付程序。

Summary notes on applicability and common billing items
- 已发布的招生与项目通告列示了按“学年”计算的学费、杂费与餐费金额，以及若干专项项目（交流、营队）的分项费用与保证金要求。重要的常见费用项包括：学费（按年）、杂费（按年）、餐费（按年）、军训费及专项项目费用。

Curriculum

The school integrates Chinese and Western educational traditions. In the International Department, the curriculum draws on the strengths of both Eastern and Western education to meet Chinese students' study-abroad needs, with personalized small-class teaching and mentor guidance. Experiential and inquiry-based learning elevates students' language proficiency, academic ability, and character, with the majority of graduates going on to world-class universities.

Exam Results

Notable university offers include the University of Cambridge, the University of Edinburgh, the University of Manchester, the University of Glasgow, the University of Wisconsin–Madison, and the University of Chicago.

Higher Education Progression

Graduates typically progress to top 100 world universities.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school conducts moral education activities to enrich students' learning life, cultivate character, deepen aesthetic education, promote physical and mental well-being, and develop core competencies. A representative example is a Langya Mountain study trip organized for high school students (grades 11–12) by the school's Youth League Committee. On the trip, students travel in class teams, engage with local culture and history, and support one another, building teamwork and resilience. The experiences emphasize growth, self-discipline, and the joy of learning beyond the classroom. These activities support students' social and emotional development and holistic growth.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school employs bilingual teaching and runs an International Department. The International High School combines domestic education with AP courses and UK A-Levels. English language courses include IELTS and TOEFL preparation. Graduates can gain entry to both domestic and international universities.

Mental Wellbeing

Strengthening psychological safety is a focus. The school encourages a rational, calm mindset toward others and events. When students feel troubled, they can relieve stress through exercise, talking, and sharing; when emotional swings occur, they can seek help from parents, teachers, district mental health centers, or 24‑hour hotlines such as 12355. After setbacks, students are encouraged to use positive self-talk to boost confidence and to recognize their efforts and accept results. Students learn to manage their emotions to enjoy each day.

Safeguarding

The school provides safeguarding guidance across multiple domains, including water safety, home safety, traffic safety, travel safety, online safety, electrical safety, fire safety, and safety during severe weather. Specific rules emphasize staying with adults, avoiding dangerous locations, using safety equipment, and following emergency procedures. It also promotes psychological safety and directs students to seek help from parents, teachers, district mental health centers, and hotlines for support. In emergencies, students are advised to follow instructions and contact appropriate authorities.

Admissions

Step 1 — New student enrollment check‑in time: New students entering Grade 1, Grade 7, Grade 10, and transfer students check in on August 30 (Sunday morning). Primary, Junior High, and transfer students check in from 08:00 to 08:20; new Senior High students check in from 08:30 to 09:00. Required materials include one photocopy of the student's ID card or household registry; a medical examination report from a county‑level or higher hospital (including liver function test with morning fasting blood draw and an electrocardiogram); a nucleic acid test result; and a health form covering the prior 14 days. Check‑in location is the first‑floor lobby of the teaching building. Parking should be in the designated area: park 150 meters north of the main gate, then turn right past the gas station into the parking lot.

Step 2 — Returning students check‑in time: For General High School and International Class, check in on August 29 (Saturday) 09:00–10:00 with afternoon classes proceeding as normal. Junior High check‑in on August 29 13:00–14:30. Primary check‑in on August 29 14:30–15:30. Evening self‑study begins at 18:30; regular classes resume on August 30. Note: This check‑in does not include direct promotion to Grade 7 or Grade 10.

Step 3 — New student check‑in process: Enrollment procedures run from 08:00 to 09:00 in the teaching building's first‑floor lobby. During this time, students are placed into classes, textbooks and uniforms are issued, and materials are collected for data entry. From 08:30 to 09:10, student accommodation is arranged in the staff/student dormitory. 09:10–12:00 features normal classes; parents may depart after this period. 14:00–17:30 covers regular classes (with Grade 7 and Grade 10 military training scheduled during this window). 18:30–20:20 marks the first themed class meeting (enrollment orientation). Note: 08/31–09/11 is Enrollment Education Week, which includes campus culture, discipline, behavior norms, dormitory management, and campus safety education; military training will take place during this period and students should be prepared.

Step 4 — Military training notice for Grade 7 and Grade 10 new students: Military training runs 08/31–09/11 in afternoon sessions. The training fee is 500 yuan per person (includes camouflage uniform, insurance, and instructor fees); the homeroom teacher collects it. Enrollment steps include checking the class roster on the board, reporting to the homeroom teacher to enroll, submitting a medical examination certificate, collecting the camouflage training uniform, arranging dormitory (the school provides a full bedding set), entering the classroom and completing assignments, gathering at the designated location to begin training. Military training is conducted as part of the program.

Step 5 — Study supplies preparation: For lower grades, bring a backpack and stationery (pencils and sharpener, watercolor set, eraser, ruler), neutral‑color pens (red, black, blue for Grade 3 and above), and learning materials (2–4 books such as a Chinese dictionary, an English dictionary, and extracurricular reading). For upper grades, bring a backpack, stationery (fountain pen, student‑specific pen, eraser, pencils, erasers, a triangular ruler set, red/black/blue water‑based pens and refills, notebooks), and learning materials (Chinese dictionary, English dictionary, 5–10 extracurricular reading books).

Step 6 — Living items preparation and related requirements: Boarding students should bring toiletries (wash basin, toothbrushes and toothpaste, towels, bath towels, shampoo, body wash, mosquito repellent, skincare products, laundry detergent, a drying rack, sunscreen, etc.). In addition to daily clothes, bring extra underwear and a small amount of clothing; school uniforms apply outside of military training and a separate camouflage uniform is used during training. Footwear should include socks; plan for dark sneakers and at least two pairs. Bedding is provided by the school; mosquitoes nets must be provided by students; bed sizes are 190 cm × 90 cm for primary/junior levels and 200 cm × 90 cm for high school. You may bring clean fruit and a small amount of milk or yogurt. An umbrella or raincoat, backpack, luggage, and two labeled water bottles are recommended. The school provides utensils; each classroom has a locker; dormitories include wardrobes; life is kept simple.

Step 7 — Prohibited items and appearance requirements: Appearance should be neat; avoid flashy clothing; speak and behave civilly and do not wear makeup. Do not wear earrings, ear studs, necklaces, pendants, bracelets, or rings. Girls should not perm or dye hair, should not wear miniskirts or shorts, and should not wear nail polish. Boys should not have long or unusual hair.

Step 8 — Military training tips: The training is fully enclosed and demanding, but a memorable experience. Prepare by bringing items listed in the admission notice, plus an extra set of long‑sleeved clothing and comfortable shoes. The school provides the camouflage uniform and training cap; the training fee is paid at check‑in. Do not bring valuables. Maintain discipline during training: follow commands, stay with the group, and attend all activities and evaluations. If a student has a congenital or other medical condition, obtain a full medical examination and inform instructors in writing if training cannot continue. The training uniform should be worn and the appearance should be neat.

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