ISA Liwan International School vs LEH International School Foshan

	I ISA Liwan International School Guangzhou, China	L LEH International School Foshan Guangzhou, China
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year RMB 204,000 - 222,000	Fees / year RMB 200,000 - 241,500
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 6 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Advanced Placement (AP), Chinese National Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Singapore Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Mandarin	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2022	Opened 2021
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location ISA Liwan International School is on Hailong Road in Liwan District, Guangzhou — the campus sits on the Guangzhou–Foshan boundary area. The school is reported to be about 800 metres from Longxi Station on the Guangzhou–Foshan metro line, and the campus is described as adjacent to a Foshan waterway and local road links. For precise commuting details from a specific address, contact the school's admissions team.	Location LEH International School Foshan is in central Foshan, Guangdong. Address: No.26 Jingping Road, Chancheng District, Foshan, 528000. The school notes that it is about 6 minutes from Wanhua metro station, and roughly ~15 minutes from Guangzhou South station and ~70 minutes from Guangzhou Baiyun Airport by car.
Stages	Stages The school is described as a K–12 provision covering Early Years, Primary (IB PYP/UK EYFS-aligned) and Secondary (Middle and High School) programmes. The website presents pathways for Early Years through to senior grades and indicates international curriculum frameworks (IB).	Stages The school accepts students aged 6–18 and follows the British phase structure: Prep / Pre‑Prep (ages 6–10), Key Stage 3 (11–13), IGCSE (14–16) and A‑Level (16–18). Admission information on the site shows provision across Years 2–13.
School type	School type ISA Liwan is an international, co-educational day school and is part of the ISA International Education Group. The school's published material also refers to an immersive international boarding programme available for Primary, Middle and High School students; check admissions for boarding capacity and rules.	School type Co‑educational British international school offering both day places and an optional boarding programme; the website states families may choose day or boarding for students in Years 4–13 (ages ~8–18).
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Additional learning support	Additional learning support The school's public pages do not give a detailed published special educational needs (SEN) or additional learning needs (ALN) policy for ISA Liwan specifically. ISA group schools publish Access & Inclusion frameworks (for example ISA Wuhan's Access & Inclusion policy describing tiered support), so parents should contact ISA Liwan admissions to request the school's current learning‑support policy, assessment process and examples of in‑school provisions.	Additional learning support The school provides English language support and a dedicated Learning Support team led by a Learning Support Director; incoming students complete baseline assessments (reading, CAT4, writing, interview, Oxford placement) and there are language‑intensive programmes and in‑class support.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation ISA Liwan is an international school located in Guangzhou, China, and is operated by the ISA International Education Group; it is not presented as being affiliated to any foreign national government.	Country affiliation The school follows a British curriculum (IGCSE and A‑Level) and is linked to the Lady Eleanor Holles (LEH) UK network; it also holds COBIS accreditation.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation The school does not state any religious affiliation on its public pages; it presents itself as a secular international school.	Religious affiliation No religious affiliation is stated on the school website; the school presents itself as a secular British international school.
School day structure	School day structure The school's public website does not publish a detailed daily timetable (start/end times or exact break/lunch times) for each age group. For specific start/end times, daily schedules and any before/after‑school care options, contact the admissions team listed on the school's contact page.	School day structure The school describes a full school day for day students with the same curriculum and facility access as boarders, and an extended routine for boarders including evening supervised study and organised weekend activities.
Bus service details	Bus service details The school describes an organised school‑bus service operated through a school bus centre; the site notes routes are designed so individual journeys take under an hour. The bus service is presented as a school‑managed transport option — parents should contact admissions for route maps, stop locations, costs, pick‑up/drop‑off times and safety arrangements.	Bus service details The school operates a dedicated school‑bus service with options for daily pick‑up/drop‑off (for day students) and weekly transfer services (for boarders). Current routes include a Foshan Guicheng line. The school notes routes and pick‑up points are designed from parent feedback and a route map is available via admissions.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fee - A one-off application/enrolment fee is reported as RMB 1,000. Tuition fees (full detail by year group) - Nursery 2 (age 2): Annual tuition RMB 208,000 (per-term equivalent RMB 104,000 if divided into two equal terms). - Kindergarten 1 (age 3): Annual tuition RMB 208,000 (per-term equivalent RMB 104,000). - Kindergarten 2 (age 4): Annual tuition RMB 238,000 (per-term equivalent RMB 119,000). - Kindergarten 3 (age 5): Annual tuition RMB 238,000 (per-term equivalent RMB 119,000). - Grade 1 – Grade 3 (primary lower years): Annual tuition RMB 258,000 (per-term equivalent RMB 129,000). - Grade 4 – Grade 5 (primary upper years): Annual tuition RMB 268,000 (per-term equivalent RMB 134,000). - Grade 6 – Grade 8 (lower secondary/MYP): Annual tuition RMB 288,000 (per-term equivalent RMB 144,000). - Grade 9 – Grade 10 (IGCSE/early upper secondary): Annual tuition RMB 298,000 (per-term equivalent RMB 149,000). - Grade 11 – Grade 12 (IB Diploma/A-levels): Annual tuition RMB 308,000 (per-term equivalent RMB 154,000). Billing schedule and payment terms - For the ISA Wenhua (domestic) track, official approvals list tuition on a per-semester basis (for example: primary RMB 102,000 per semester; lower secondary RMB 111,000 per semester). This same local approval also specifies semester-based boarding charges where applicable. - For the international (foreign-children) school, published materials show annual tuition figures by grade; the school's published fees are presented as annual amounts and parents are directed to the school for billing arrangements (many international schools offer semester or instalment options, but the school's published fee list provides annual totals). Boarding fees - Boarding is available. Reported figures indicate an optional boarding charge equivalent to RMB 50,000 per year (reported as RMB 25,000 per semester in some official notices for the Wenhua/domestic school). Other costs and common additional fees - Additional variable charges commonly applied: meals, school bus, uniforms, textbooks and learning materials, external examination fees, extracurricular activities, and one-off enrolment deposits or assurance fees. Local public notices state that ancillary/service charges follow public-school management rules. Specific amounts for these items are not listed in the school's public fee summary. Refund information - No detailed public refund policy for tuition or deposits was found in the school's public fee disclosures. The school's charging framework is subject to Guangzhou municipal fee approval and ancillary charges are governed by local regulations. Parents should expect refund and cancellation handling to follow those regulatory and contractual terms. Fee payment options - The school's public fee listings do not explicitly publish a full list of accepted payment methods. Typical channels for international schools in China include international bank transfer (SWIFT), domestic bank transfer, and local digital payments (Alipay/WeChat) or card payments; however, no definitive public statement of accepted methods for ISA Liwan was located in the published fee pages. For precise payment instructions and available instalment plans, the school's admissions office is the listed point of contact. Summary of sources and limits of public information - Published fee amounts by grade and boarding levels are available in the school-fee summaries and education directories; local government approvals specify semester fees for the Wenhua/domestic track. Public materials do not provide a complete public schedule of application/registration timing, the school's formal refund policy text, or a definitive public list of accepted payment methods.	Fee details Application fee - A non‑refundable application fee of RMB 2,000 applies to all new students. Enrolment deposit (registration security deposit) - A one‑time enrolment (registration) deposit of RMB 18,000 is payable on acceptance. The deposit is held by the school and is refundable subject to the school's terms (the school may use the deposit to clear unpaid fees or charges). Tuition fees by year group - Year 2: Annual tuition RMB 200,000 (across 3 terms) and RMB 194,000 (3% discount for annual payment) - Year 3: Annual tuition RMB 210,000 (across 3 terms) and RMB 203,700 (3% discount for annual payment) - Year 4: Annual tuition RMB 210,000 (across 3 terms) and RMB 203,700 (3% discount for annual payment) - Year 5: Annual tuition RMB 210,000 (across 3 terms) and RMB 203,700 (3% discount for annual payment) - Year 6: Annual tuition RMB 210,000 (across 3 terms) and RMB 203,700 (3% discount for annual payment) - Year 7: Annual tuition RMB 231,000 (across 3 terms) and RMB 224,000 (3% discount for annual payment) - Year 8: Annual tuition RMB 231,000 (across 3 terms) and RMB 224,000 (3% discount for annual payment) - Year 9: Annual tuition RMB 231,000 (across 3 terms) and RMB 224,000 (3% discount for annual payment) - Year 10: Annual tuition RMB 231,000 (across 3 terms) and RMB 224,000 (3% discount for annual payment) - Year 11: Annual tuition RMB (across 3 terms) and RMB 224,000 (3% discount for annual payment) - Year 12: Annual tuition RMB 241,500 and RMB 234,250 (3% discount for annual payment) - Year 13: Annual tuition RMB 241,500 and RMB 234,250 (3% discount for annual payment) Boarding fees - Year 2 - Year 11: RMB 52,500 (across 3 terms) and RMB 50,000 (Annual payment) - Year 12 - Year 13: RMB 73,500 (across 3 terms) and RMB 70,000 (Annual payment) Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is payable either termly or annually. If a student starts mid‑term, fees must be paid on or before the first day of attendance and will be charged pro rata to the end of that term. The school issues standard invoices with payment dates; cash payments are not accepted. Other costs - School uniform and house sports kit (not included in tuition). - Instrumental music lessons, external ECAs, external examination fees, residential trips and certain day‑meals for day students are charged separately (examples: breakfast RMB 35, dinner RMB 60, evening school RMB 100, weekend day RMB 100). Refunds and withdrawal - Application fee is non‑refundable. The enrolment deposit is refundable under the school's terms; the school requires three full calendar months' written notice for withdrawal and sets out timing for deposit reimbursement. The school may use the deposit to settle outstanding amounts. Siblings discounts - 5% discount on tuition fees (does not apply to boarding fees) are offered for 2nd and subsequent siblings Fee payment options - The school states that payment method details will be provided on invoices and asks parents to clearly identify the student when making payment. Cash is not accepted. Specific payment channels (bank transfer, card, etc.) are provided by the school with invoice instructions.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details ISA Liwan operates a continuous K–12 programme (ages 2–18) that integrates IB frameworks with UK, Singapore and Chinese national standards and delivers bilingual English–Chinese instruction. Early Years and Primary (EY–G5) follow the IB PYP candidate framework alongside UK/EYFS and referenced UK/Singapore standards for literacy and mathematics, with immersive English plus regular Chinese/mother‑tongue lessons. Middle school is built around the IB MYP framework and a Cambridge pathway, with Singapore math/science benchmarks and elements of the Chinese national curriculum. Upper secondary provides multiple external pathways and qualifications—IGCSE for lower secondary assessment and post‑16 options including IBDP, A‑Level, AP electives and HKDSE—alongside specialist arts and elective programmes. The school also notes small class sizes, a mentor system and an extensive co‑curricular offer (60–100+ clubs/CCAs) to support pastoral and skills development.	Curriculum details LEH International School Foshan delivers a British-style programme from Prep through Sixth Form, organised as Prep (ages 6–10, Years 2–6), Key Stage 3 (ages 11–13, Years 7–9), IGCSE (ages 14–15, Years 10–11) and A Level (ages 16–18, Years 12–13). The Prep School follows a structured English-medium, English national-style curriculum for Years 2–6 with daily extracurricular time, leadership opportunities and an immersive English environment. Key Stage 3 (Years 7–9) covers core subjects (English, mathematics, science and Chinese), humanities (history, geography), technology and creative arts (computer science, design & technology, art, music, drama), a modern language (Spanish), PE and PSHE. In Years 10–11 students follow the Cambridge IGCSE pathway: compulsory coverage of English, Chinese, mathematics and science plus non-exam core provision (PE, PSHE), and a choice of 3–4 elective IGCSE options such as art, computer science, design & technology, Spanish, geography, history, music, economics and business. For post-16 study LEH offers A Levels (students normally take three or more A Level subjects) with a broad subject list including English, languages, mathematics (and further maths), sciences, humanities, economics, business, arts, computer science and music. PE, PSHE and IELTS support are provided alongside university and careers guidance.
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Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
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Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Initial enquiry and application: Start by submitting the school's online admission inquiry or application form (the school publishes an enquiry form for grade intention and contact details). The school's published process asks parents to provide the application form plus “supporting materials” and to indicate the intended grade; the site's enquiry form shows the EY1–G11 grade choices and basic contact fields. Because the school's site does not list every required document, parents should be prepared to provide recent school reports, passport/ID and any residency paperwork the family holds and confirm exact document requirements with admissions. 2. Admissions office review: After you submit the application and supporting materials the Admissions Office reviews the file to confirm the candidate's eligibility and the appropriate entry level. The school's published outline states that this review is an early gate before arranging assessments and helps determine whether an entrance assessment or interview is needed. Expect the review to consider the age cutoff (the school uses a September 1 cut‑off for age placement) and the published approximate class sizes (around 20 pupils for EY and ~24 for primary classes). 3. Entrance assessment or interview: The school arranges an entrance examination, assessment or interview as part of the process to place the child at the correct level; this applies across age ranges listed in the admissions plan. Parents should ask admissions in advance what format the assessment will take for their child's grade (group activities for early years, literacy/math tasks for primary, subject tests for older grades). Bring originals of school reports or samples of recent work if requested — these often speed up the placement decision. 4. Placement confirmation: Following assessment, the school confirms the recommended enrollment level and class allocation; this is the point when you will know whether there is a place available for the intended intake. Because class sizes are capped (the school publishes approximate sizes), availability for a particular grade can vary and places may fill quickly for popular year groups. If you need a specific start date or have constraints (boarding, transport, bilingual needs), mention these early so they can be considered in placement. 5. Offer letter and invoice: The school issues an Admissions Offer Letter together with an invoice if a place is offered; the published procedure explicitly lists issuing an offer and invoice as the next step. Parents should review the offer package carefully for the payment deadline, whether the fee quoted is annual or first‑year only, and any non‑refundable registration charges. The school's admissions materials make clear that payment by the stated deadline is required to secure the place. 6. Tuition and fees: The school's publicly reported annual tuition range for the international stream is in the region of CNY 208,000–308,000 (figures published for the 2025/2026 academic year show per‑grade totals that vary by year). Parents should confirm which extras are not included (for example, some schools exclude transport, uniforms, exam or activity fees) and request an itemised invoice so they know what is covered by the published amount. Fees are subject to change and the published figures should be verified directly with the school before making a payment. 7. Payment and enrolment finalisation: Pay the invoice by the deadline stated on the Offer Letter; the school's procedure states “Pay fees before specific deadline” as the final step before enrolment. Keep proof of payment and request written confirmation of enrolment and start date. If your child requires a visa, boarding place or other administrative support, confirm those arrangements as payments are completed so the school can prepare arrival and orientation. 8. Practical points and follow up: Note the school's age cut‑off (September 1) and class capacity when planning application timing; late applications may require waiting for a vacancy or joining via the school's intake windows. Keep a copy of all exchanged correspondence and the Offer Letter for your records.	Admissions 1. Submit an application (online and documents): Complete the online application (the school uses OpenApply at leh-foshan.openapply.cn) and pay the non‑refundable application fee (RMB 2,000). When you apply, upload the required documents: the student's passport and visa, birth certificate, vaccination record, recent school reports (last two years), a student photo, parents' passports/IDs and visas, health/medical records, and (for Years 10–12) a subject‑choice form and, for Years 12–13, any formal public‑exam certificates. 2. Assessment and interview (age‑appropriate): After the school receives the application, they review it and if the selection criteria are met, the school will invite the child to an assessment and interview. Overseas applicants may be assessed and interviewed online. Assessments vary by year group: early years/Prep use play‑based activities and observation; Years 3–6 include NGRT reading and CAT4; Years 7–9 use CAT4 (and NGRT reading); Years 10–13 sit CAT4 plus subject tests chosen by the applicant. If the student's first language is not English, an Oxford Placement Test (OPT) may be required. If you think your child has special educational needs, flag this in the application so the Headteacher and Director of Learning Support can consider appropriate arrangements during assessment. 3. School decision: Applications and assessment results are considered by the LEHF review committee; the school aims to notify parents of the outcome within five working days. The committee considers the documentation, assessment scores and interview performance together when making decisions; outcomes will reflect both academic fit and the school's capacity in the requested year group. If you have time‑sensitive circumstances (e.g., visa, relocation deadlines), note them to admissions so they can be considered in the timeline. 4. Offer, conditional offer, waitlist or decline: Parents receive a clear written outcome by email: a confirmed offer, a conditional offer, placement on the waitlist, or a decline. A conditional offer will list the conditions to be met (for example, final documents or specific academic/English requirements). A confirmed offer will be followed by instructions about registration (the school holds a refundable registration guarantee deposit.
Scholarships	Scholarships ISA Liwan publishes a scholarship programme for its international school students covering several categories (academic, arts, sports, science, environment, public service, entrepreneurship and business). The school states scholarship waivers range from 30% up to 100% of annual tuition and can be awarded for up to a maximum of three years; the published sections also list grade bands for eligibility (for example: academic scholarships for Grades 6–12; arts/science/sports for Grades 1–10; environment/public welfare/entrepreneurship for Grades 7–10). The school's scholarship page also indicates the programme is open to both incoming and current students and notes a large aggregate scholarship fund cited on the site; parents should request the scholarship application form, the specific eligibility criteria and deadlines (separate application and supporting evidence are normally required) and confirm whether awards are renewable and conditional on academic or co‑curricular performance.	Scholarships LEH Foshan runs scholarship and award programmes for Years 7–9 (KS3), Years 10–11 (KS4) and Years 12–13 (Sixth Form). The Prep years (early years) do not have formal scholarships, though the Headteacher may award prizes or rewards for exceptional talent. Scholarships are offered across several strands: academic, arts, music, sports and STEM. Awards are granted by the Head and successful candidates are expected to act as ambassadors for their specialist area and contribute to school life.
Waitlist	Waitlist The school's published admissions procedure (application → review → assessment → offer → invoice → payment) does not publicly describe a formal, ranked waiting‑list or pool on the pages examined. The admissions pages set out the standard steps for assessment and offer but do not state whether unfilled applications are placed on a waitlist or how such a list would be managed. Because waitlist policies and vacancy management can be handled case‑by‑case, parents should assume there may be limited immediate availability for some grades and contact the Admissions Office to ask whether they operate a waitlist, how it is ranked (if at all), and whether any preferences (siblings, entry date) affect priority. For direct confirmation, use the school's admissions contact listed by ISA International Education Group (admissions@isalwis.com).	Waitlist LEH Foshan does operate a waitlist (候补名单) as one of the possible outcomes parents may receive after application and assessment. If a place is not immediately available the school may place an applicant on the waitlist and notify parents by email.
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