Canadian Foreign Language School - Cambridgeshire

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Instructs in English, Mandarin

Fees RMB 109,780 - 113,000

Ages 3 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 700

Type Co-educational (boarding)

Opened 2013

Bus Service No

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Academic offering

Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), Canadian Curriculum

Taught languages Mandarin

Typical class size 5

Strengths STEM, Languages, Sport

Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional

Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, High School

Introduction

Canadian Foreign Language School – Cambridgeshire is a private K–12 campus located in Cambridge Garden, Panyu District, Guangzhou. Established in 2013, it operates as a nine-year IB school offering IB PYP and MYP alongside the Canadian Curriculum. The school serves more than 700 students aged 3 to 18, with roughly 60% of faculty holding master's degrees. Instruction is bilingual, delivered in Chinese and English, with English immersion counting more than 70% of classes and native-speaking teachers supporting language development. The IB-aligned program provides dual pathways for domestic and international study, enabling a seamless progression from the PYP through the MYP. The campus features robotics laboratories and other academic facilities to support cross-disciplinary inquiry, plus sports complexes and courts. Boarding is available for eligible students. A House system supports leadership development through ECAs spanning cultural, athletic, and artistic activities, including violin and keyboard performances, and U-GO university guidance for planning and applications.

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Cambridge Garden, Panyu District, Guangzhou, China

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Location

Guangzhou, China. Main Campus: Cambridge Garden, Panyu District. The school is Guangzhou Canadian Foreign Language School (Cambridge County Campus) and serves students aged 3 to 18 as a K–12 international school.

Stages

G1 to G9; Primary, Middle, and High.

Type

Private

Country affiliation

Canada

Bus service

The school bus service is available.

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Fees

Tuition fees (per student, per semester)
- Primary (elementary) tuition: CNY 54,890 per student per semester.
- Junior high (middle) tuition: CNY 56,500 per student per semester.

Boarding fees (per student, per semester)
- Boarding fee (primary and junior high): CNY 4,000 per student per semester.

Other recurring costs (per semester unless noted)
- School meals / lunch:
- Primary: CNY 3,000 per semester (lunch program).
- Junior high: day student lunch CNY 3,500 per semester; boarding student meal CNY 3,000 per semester.
- School uniform: approximately CNY 1,800 per set.
- School bus / transportation, textbooks, bedding/bed linen for boarders, extracurricular activity fees and other service charges are charged separately as service or agency fees; amounts vary and are published by the school as separate items.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition and accommodation charges are stated on a per‑semester basis and apply per student per semester. The currently approved semester rates take effect from the 2025 autumn semester and are in force for the trial period specified by the local approval.
- Service/agency charges (meals, bus, uniforms, etc.) are collected in addition to the semester tuition and are handled as separate line items when the school issues fee notices. Local rules require these items to be published in admissions materials and fee notices.

Application / registration fees
- No specific non‑refundable application or registration fee amount is published in the available official fee approval or commonly circulated admissions summaries for the school.

Refund information
- Refunds and withdrawal handling follow Guangdong/Guangzhou rules for private compulsory‑education schools; schools are required to publish a collection and refund procedure and to follow municipal/provincial rules (for example, full refunds in cases where the school's unlawful advertising or breaches cause withdrawal, and other refund conditions governed by local regulation). Specific refund timing, amounts withheld (if any) and administrative procedures are set out in the school's own admission/fee notices in line with those regulations.

Fee payment options (commonly accepted methods in Guangzhou schools)
- Common payment channels used by Guangzhou K–12 schools include bank transfer to a designated school account, on‑site payment at the finance office (cash or card where accepted), and mobile payments such as WeChat Pay or Alipay via the school's payment portal or official account. The school issues formal fee notices showing the accepted channels and account details for each billing cycle.

Other notes for database entry
- The tuition and boarding figures above are stated as amounts per student per semester and are effective under the local fee‑approval decision that began with the 2025 autumn semester (the approval specifies a trial period for those standards).
- Specific line‑item amounts for items such as school bus routes/fees, textbook charges, admission deposits, one‑off registration fees, or precise payment deadlines are not published in the fee‑approval notice; separate admissions materials and school fee notices list those items and their exact amounts where applicable. The available admissions summaries list meal, uniform and boarding amounts as shown above.

Academics

Curriculum

IB Curriculum; IB Middle Years Programme (IB MYP); Language of Instruction: Chinese and English.

Student Teacher Ratio

1:5 teacher-student ratio; small class sizes.

Exam Results

Class of 2025 achieved 100% acceptance into top 100 global universities, including the University of Toronto, University of Washington, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Imperial College London, and the University of Melbourne. Some graduates received scholarships from leading universities. Curriculum alignment includes CIS Alberta Curriculum and IB PYP; University & College Guidance (U-GO) supports university applications.

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University & College Guidance (U-GO) program assists with academic planning, standardized test preparation, and university applications.

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Where is the Canadian Foreign Language School – Cambridgeshire located and which campus would a prospective student attend?

The school is in Guangzhou, China, with the Cambridge Garden campus in the Panyu District. It serves students aged 3 to 18 as a K–12 international IB school and is co-educational with on-site boarding.

What ages does the school serve and what curriculum does it follow?

The school educates students from age 3 through 18 and offers the IB Curriculum, including the IB PYP and MYP. Instruction is bilingual, in Chinese and English.

Do you offer English immersion and bilingual teaching?

Yes. Over 70% of instruction is in English with native-speaking teachers, and the program uses a bilingual, inquiry-based IB framework.

What are the tuition and boarding costs per semester?

Primary tuition is 54,890 CNY per semester and junior high is 56,500 CNY per semester. Boarding costs 4,000 CNY per semester, with meals and uniforms listed separately in fee notices.

Are scholarships available?

The school does not offer scholarships.

How are fees paid and what about refunds?

Fees can be paid by bank transfer, on-site, or via WeChat Pay/Alipay. Refunds follow Guangzhou municipal rules, and details are published in fee notices for specific circumstances.

What IB components are offered and what is the language of instruction?

The curriculum includes the IB framework and the IB MYP. About 70% of the instruction is conducted in English, with bilingual teaching and Chinese language support.

How large are classes and what is the student-teacher ratio?

The school maintains a 1:5 teacher-student ratio, supporting relatively small classes and personalized attention.

How do graduates perform in higher education?

The Class of 2025 achieved 100% acceptance into top 100 global universities, including the University of Toronto, University of Washington, CUHK, Imperial College London, and the University of Melbourne. Some graduates also received scholarships from leading universities.

What campus facilities support academics and sport?

The campus features robotics laboratories, sports complexes, and on-site boarding. There are outdoor and indoor basketball courts, a sports field, and volleyball facilities to support PE and athletics.

Are there facilities to support STEM learning?

Yes, robotics laboratories support hands-on STEM learning as part of the technology-focused curriculum.

Is on-campus boarding available?

Yes, boarding options are available on campus for eligible students.

What extracurricular activities are offered?

The school offers a broad range of ECAs across cultural, athletic, and artistic areas, including on-stage performances like violin and keyboard, with leadership development through a House system.

How is leadership developed at the school?

Leadership is fostered through the House system and collaborative projects, and the University & College Guidance (U-GO) program supports university applications.

Are there opportunities for performing arts?

Yes. Students can participate in on-stage performances such as violin and keyboard, along with other arts-focused activities.

How does the school support English language learners?

English immersion accounts for over 70% of instruction, supported by native-speaking teachers, within a bilingual teaching model to build proficiency in Chinese and English.

What structures support wellbeing and leadership development?

A House system supports leadership and social development, complemented by a broad range of ECAs. The U-GO program assists with academic planning and university applications.

Are there dedicated safeguarding or mental health services?

The available information does not specify formal safeguarding or mental health provisions; it notes English immersion and holistic development via the House system.

Is boarding part of the school culture and life on campus?

Yes, there are on-site boarding options that integrate with campus life and the House system.

How does the school's governance and ownership work?

The school operates as a private institution with governance conducted privately rather than by a public body.

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