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China, Guangzhou
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The school uses English as the main language of instruction. English Language Learning (ELL) supports students in developing English proficiency. Mandarin is taught as part of the language and culture curriculum with native-speaker and non-native speaker classes across Early Childhood through Grade 9; Mandarin is optional in the Alberta High School Curriculum and counted as 5 credits in Grade 10-12. Mandarin classes are scheduled as 2 sessions per week in Early Childhood, 5 sessions per week from Kindergarten to Grade 9, and 5 sessions per week in Grades 10-12 at 80 minutes per session. The curriculum integrates Chinese Language and Culture and aligns with the IB Primary Years Programme framework for Elementary education.
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.
