LEH International School Foshan vs ULink College Guangzhou

	L LEH International School Foshan Guangzhou, China	U ULink College Guangzhou Guangzhou, China
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year RMB 200,000 - 241,500	Fees / year RMB 218,000 - 248,000
Age range	Age range 6 - 18 years	Age range 14 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)	Type Co-educational (boarding)
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE	Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 560
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Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2021	Opened 2004
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	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.	Location ULink College Guangzhou is located at 8 Wei Li Road in Nansha District, Guangzhou, on a riverside campus surrounded by green hills and parks, close to Nansha Marina and Nansha Binhai Park. The school website notes the campus sits in the Pearl River Delta and is roughly one hour from major city centres and the region's airports (Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Hong Kong).
Stages	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.	Stages ULink College follows the Cambridge/CAIE pathway: IGCSE for Grade 9–10 and A Level for Grade 11–12, with more than 30 subject options listed. The curriculum pages and subject lists describe core and optional subjects for each grade band.
School type	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).	School type The school is presented on its website as an international boarding college offering IGCSE and A Level qualifications; the site includes a detailed boarding programme and residential provision. The website does not state a single-sex intake; boarding facilities and student life pages describe dormitories, residential advisers and life coaches.
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Additional learning support	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.	Additional learning support The website describes an EAL (English as an Additional Language) programme for incoming English-language learners and a Learning Center that provides IELTS/TOEFL/SAT preparation, individual tutoring and out-of-school programmes. Student-support listings also include personal counselling and college-planning services; the site does not describe a separate, dedicated SEN department, so parents with specific additional needs should contact admissions for details.
Country affiliation	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.	Country affiliation ULink College is funded by Guangdong ULink Education Group and is authorised by Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) and Edexcel; it is based in Mainland China.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation No religious affiliation is stated on the school website; the school presents itself as a secular British international school.	Religious affiliation The school website does not indicate any religious affiliation. For confirmation about religious or values-based programmes, contact the admissions office.
School day structure	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.	School day structure The site has a “Daily Schedule” page and describes student life routines, but it does not publish fixed start/end times or specific break/lunch times online. The admissions or student-life office can provide the current term timetable and daily hours on request.
Bus service details	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.	Bus service details Living-on-campus information states the school operates a dedicated shuttle team and provides shuttle/transport services for students and staff, with regular vehicle inspection and maintenance; however, specific routes, stops and external provider names are not listed on the site. Parents should request route maps, pickup points and costs from admissions or the transport office when enquiring.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	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.	Fee details Application & one‑off fees - Application fee: third‑party listings vary; reported values include RMB 500 and RMB 600 (one‑time). - Registration / admission deposit: some sources show a one‑time registration/admission charge around RMB 5,000–2,000 (reported variably by third‑party listings). Tuition fees (by year group) - Middle school (初中部): RMB 218,000 per academic year. Equivalent per term if split into three equal instalments: RMB 72,667 per term; if split into two equal instalments: RMB 109,000 per instalment. - High school (高中部): RMB 248,000 per academic year. Equivalent per term if split into three equal instalments: RMB 82,667 per term; if split into two equal instalments: RMB 124,000 per instalment. Boarding and catering - Four‑bed room (excluding weekends): RMB 45,800 per academic year. - Four‑bed room (including weekends): RMB 55,700 per academic year. - School bus: fee depends on route (route‑based pricing). Other costs and typical ancillary charges - Uniform: reported by market listings at approximately RMB 3,500–3,800 (one‑off). School bus and meal cards are additional where used. - Examination, external assessment or optional programme fees (IGCSE/A‑Level entries, overseas study programmes) may be charged separately; specific exam entry fees are not listed on the public fee summary above. Billing schedule, payment terms and refunds - The school publishes annual tuition and boarding figures; a detailed per‑term billing schedule and explicit public refund policy are not included on the fee summary pages. Reported one‑time application/registration charges are typically shown as single, non‑recurring items by third‑party listings. Payment options (common methods used for international school fees) - Common payment channels for international school fees include bank transfer (domestic or international), credit/debit card and international payment services (e.g., Flywire). Specific payment channels for this school are not listed on the public fee summary; parents commonly use bank transfer or internationally supported payment providers for cross‑border payments.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	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.	Curriculum details ULink College Guangzhou delivers Cambridge-authorised IGCSE and A Level programmes for senior secondary students. IGCSE is offered as a two‑year programme for Grades 9–10 with compulsory courses (Mathematics, Chinese, English, Physics, Chemistry, PE, PSHE, project work and university‑preparation lessons) and a broad set of option subjects including Accounting, Art & Design, Business Studies, Sociology, Geography, History, Economics, Biology, Computer Science, Music, Spanish, Japanese, French, Drama and Design Engineering. The school also provides a one‑year IGCSE pathway for Grade 10 with core subjects (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Chinese, English, PE, PSHE and university‑preparation) and limited electives (Economics, Biology). The A Level programme runs for two years (Grades 11–12); core elements include Mathematics, English, PSHE and university‑preparation lessons, and students may choose from more than 30 A Level options such as Further Mathematics, Psychology, Physics, Chemistry, Accounting, Economics, Computer Science, Biology, Art & Design, Business, Sociology, History, Geography, Japanese, Music, Drama and the Cambridge International Project Qualification (IPQ). The curriculum also emphasises PSHE (personal, social and health education) and weekly university‑guidance lessons alongside project and admissions activities to prepare students for overseas study.
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	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.	Admissions 1. Learn about the school and make an appointment. Start by visiting the ULink College website, following the school's official WeChat account (ULC剑桥国际高中) and, if useful, viewing alumni or news pages to see recent developments. The school encourages campus visits and provides an online reservation system; the admissions office is available Monday–Friday 9:00–17:00 for questions. Parents should note the admissions phone number and email and prepare any questions about grade placement, boarding, or special programs before the visit. 2. Register for the entrance assessment. All applicants must complete the school's registration form and sign up for the centrally organized entrance exam (the site points families to a QR-code/WeChat registration via the ULink admissions service account, ULinkEducation). Follow the registration instructions carefully and keep any confirmation or reference number the system issues. Parents should check registration deadlines and save screenshots or emails showing the student is scheduled, because space can be limited. 3. Take the entrance exam (and understand the intake principle). ULink College uses a centrally administered entrance exam and applies a ‘selective and first-come, first-served' admissions principle; if the intake is full the school may close admissions for that intake. The site also states that, where applicable, mid-term transfer seats are limited or (on some pages) not offered—so timing matters. Parents should plan for the scheduled exam date, arrive with identification and past school records, and be prepared that available places can fill quickly. 4. Know what the school assesses and the retake policy. Admission requires meeting standards in English and mathematics and passing an interview; applicants who fail a subject may be permitted to retake that subject, and the site states each student may have up to two attempts in the same admission year. Ensure your student's recent school reports and any English-test results are ready to upload or present, and be aware that the interview assesses communication and suitability for the CAIE (IGCSE/A‑Level) pathway. If your child has significant learning differences or medical needs, note the school's published position that it does not have the facilities to accept students with certain special educational or significant medical needs. 5. Placement rules, special programs and grade exceptions. If a student passes the exam for the requested grade they will be placed in that grade; students who pass a higher‑grade exam may choose to advance one year (G11 entrants are an exception to the jump‑grade policy). For G9 students entering the autumn intake, the school requires participation in an overseas program at a sister school in Australia (about one month) to support transition into an English‑immersion curriculum. Parents should confirm these program requirements (and any travel logistics or costs) before completing registration. 6. Accept the offer and complete registration on time. When a student receives an offer (an admission letter), the family must complete the school's seat‑registration steps within the stated deadline; the site warns that offers are valid only for that admissions season and unregistered seats will be released. Before registering, review the published tuition, boarding and other fees for the relevant school year so you understand the payment schedule and refund/forfeiture conditions. If you need to defer or have timing questions, contact admissions immediately — contact details (phone and admissions email) are listed on the site.
Scholarships	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.	Scholarships The ULink College Guangzhou public website does not list scholarships, merit awards, or a formal financial‑aid program for the Guangzhou (ULC) campus. The tuition and boarding pages publish the annual fees for new students (the site shows figures labelled for the 2025–2026 school year), but there is no published page describing scholarships or how to apply for them. If you are interested in fee reductions, merit awards, sibling discounts, or other forms of financial support, ask admissions directly by phone or email; they can confirm whether any campus‑specific scholarships exist and provide application criteria, deadlines, and documentation requirements. (Note: other campuses or schools under the ULink group have, at times, published entrance‑scholarship programs — that does not mean ULC Guangzhou has the same arrangements; verify with the Guangzhou admissions office.)
Waitlist	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.	Waitlist ULink College's public admissions pages do not describe a formal waitlist or pool that is maintained after an intake fills. The school's stated policy is that recruitment is ‘first‑come, first‑served' and that once planned intake numbers are reached, recruitment for that intake is finished. At the same time, there are mixed statements on different pages about mid‑term transfer (插班) availability: one page indicates no mid‑term places are available for a given intake while another page says transfer applications are accepted year‑round but places are limited and handled case‑by‑case. Because the site does not publish a clear waitlist procedure, parents who want to be placed on a potential list or notified of future openings should contact the admissions office directly (phone or admissions@ulinkcollege.com) to ask whether the school will hold names for future openings and how that process is managed.
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