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China, Guangzhou
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The school uses the Alberta (Canada) Curriculum for Kindergarten through Grade 12, with the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) framework supporting ECE and Elementary, and Advanced Placement (AP) courses offered. The Alberta Curriculum is taught in English, and CIS is the first Alberta-accredited K-12 international school monitored by both Canadian and Chinese authorities. The Alberta Diploma is awarded upon graduation.
The school supports arts and creative expression through its broad program, including performing arts and creative activities integrated into the curriculum across divisions.
Mandarin language instruction is provided daily, and the program includes English-language immersion across early years and primary years with explicit Mandarin integration in the elementary division and beyond.
After-school activities and athletics are offered, including Grizzlies Athletics and various after-school programs.
The school emphasizes a holistic education with a focus on global citizenship and community engagement as part of its Alberta-IB framework.
The school employs professionally trained teachers, many with Alberta Education certifications, supporting a structured K-12 program and university pathways.
The campus emphasizes safety and a caring international community, with a strong focus on well-being and personal growth within the Alberta-IB curriculum.
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.
