Changwai Bilingual School

China, Changzhou

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English, Mandarin

Fees RMB 100,000 - 148,000

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Academic offering

Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)

Taught languages English, Mandarin

Strengths Sport, Outdoor Education, Languages

Clubs Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing, Academic and Intellectual

Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, High School

Introduction

Changwai Bilingual School is an affiliated bilingual international school under Changzhou Foreign Languages School and an IB World School in Changzhou, Jiangsu. The campus offers a 15-year programme from kindergarten through high school, with the IB Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme taught in both Chinese and English. The curriculum integrates domestic and international approaches within the IB framework, building full proficiency in Chinese and English and preparing students to become global citizens through multilingual learning in a bilingual environment. Facilities are modern and spacious, with teaching spaces described as state-of-the-art to support a broad educational experience. Extracurricular activities (ECA) are organized into four areas—Art and Design, Sports and Health, Science and Engineering, and Languages and humanities—and include school teams at PYP, MYP, and high-school levels. The program emphasizes inquiry-based learning, development of independent learners, and pathways for further study aligned with students' interests and strengths globally.

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No. 66 Hengshan Road, Xinbei District, Changzhou, Jiangsu, China

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The Essentials

Location

No. 66 Hengshan Road, Xinbei District, Changzhou, Jiangsu, China.

Stages

Kindergarten through high school (15-year IB-based curriculum) with Foundation and Primary, Middle School and High School divisions.

Type

Affiliated bilingual international school under Changzhou Foreign Languages School; IB World School.

Additional learning support

Education inclusion with an academic centre, a student development centre and a mental health centre.

Country affiliation

China

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Fees

Fees for the 2025/26 academic year

Application and new‑student fees
- Application fee: RMB 500 — one‑time, non‑refundable and non‑transferable, payable at time of application.
- New student (matriculation) fee: RMB 500 — one‑time, non‑refundable and non‑transferable, payable at enrolment.

Tuition fees (amounts shown per semester; annual = two semesters)
- Preschool to K2: RMB 50,000 per semester (RMB 100,000 per academic year).
- Grade 1 to Grade 5: RMB 60,000 per semester (RMB 120,000 per academic year).
- Grade 6 to Grade 10: RMB 69,000 per semester (RMB 138,000 per academic year).
- Grade 11 to Grade 12 — A Level: RMB 69,000 per semester (RMB 138,000 per academic year).
- Grade 11 to Grade 12 — IBDP: RMB 74,000 per semester (RMB 148,000 per academic year).

Collection & payment (prepaid) fees — per semester
- Preschool to K2: RMB 1,500.
- Grade 1 to Grade 5: RMB 4,000.
- Grade 6 to Grade 9: RMB 5,000.
- Grade 10 to Grade 12: RMB 10,000.
(The collection & payment charge is prepaid and is settled against actual eligible costs; any excess will be refunded or deficit billed.)

School lunch
- Preschool to Grade 5: RMB 29 per day (includes lunch and refreshments).
- Grade 6 to Grade 12: RMB 27 per day (self‑select buffet).
(Lunch fees are prepaid by semester and reconciled against actual attendance.)

School bus (transportation) fees
- Single trip (per semester): RMB 2,200.
- Round trip (per semester): RMB 3,600.
(Bus fees are paid per semester. If a student withdraws in the first half of the academic year, the second half's bus fee will be refunded; no refund is available for withdrawal in the second half.)

Accommodation (boarding) fees
- Accommodation is available only for Grade 6 and above. Room type provided: two‑bed apartments. Fee: RMB 4,650 per semester.

Sibling discount
- A 10% discount on the base tuition fee is applied for a family's third child and any subsequent children enrolled concurrently.

Other costs and incidental fees
- Examination, assessment and competition fees (domestic and international), overseas original textbook costs for individual students, web‑based educational subscriptions, costs for trips (non‑overnight) outside Changzhou, and fees for external ECA clubs, optional trips, training, competitions and camps are charged separately or via the prepaid collection & payment item and will be settled based on actuals.
- Uniforms are not itemized as a separate compulsory fee in the published charge items; related or occasional costs are handled as other expenses and charged/settled as incurred.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Fees are invoiced with specific due dates; tuition and other billed amounts must be paid by the invoice due date for a place to be confirmed. Tuition and semester charges are to be paid before the start of classes.
- For newly enrolling students, payment is generally due within 10 days after acceptance of the offer. Students are not permitted to attend classes before required payments are made. Late payment may result in loss of eligibility to enroll.

Refund policy (summary of timelines and repayment rules)
- 100% refund if a formal written withdrawal is received on or before the first day of school and the student did not attend any school days for the upcoming year.
- If a student withdraws during a semester: if attendance is less than one‑third of the semester calendar, two‑thirds of tuition/accommodation/meal/after‑school service fees are refunded; if attendance is more than one‑third but less than one‑half, half is refunded; if attendance exceeds one‑half of the semester calendar, no refund is available. Refunds are processed only after completion of withdrawal procedures.

Payment methods and bank details
- Accepted payment methods: RMB bank cheque, bank transfer, and bank card. Bank card payments must be made in person at the school's finance office; a bank surcharge applies to card transactions. Payments may be made in RMB or USD; if paid in USD the school's exchange rate (based on the bank daily rate) is applied. Parents should include the student's name on transfer remarks for identification.
- USD account details (for bank transfer): Account name: Changwai Bilingual School; Account No. 1105 0216 1971 4003 208; Bank: Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Changzhou Xinbei District Branch. SWIFT: ICBKCNBJCZU.
- RMB account details (for bank transfer): Account name: Changwai Bilingual School; Account No. 1105 0216 0900 6666 858; Bank: Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Changzhou Xinbei District Branch.

Administrative and payment responsibilities
- The student's parent or guardian is responsible for timely payment of all tuition and other fees even when a third party (for example, an employer) provides the funds. Acceptance of payment by the school constitutes agreement to the school fee policy.

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Academics

Curriculum

Changwai Bilingual School is an international bilingual school that integrates domestic and international curricula under the IB framework. It is the first IB World School in Changzhou. The school offers a 15-year curriculum from kindergarten through high school. The curriculum builds full proficiency in Chinese and English and prepares students to become global citizens through language learning in a bilingual environment.

Student Teacher Ratio

Small class sizes. Each homeroom team consists of a Chinese and expatriate teacher who work together on the evaluation of learning, reporting and sharing learning outcomes.

Higher Education Progression

Education pathways provide multiple options for further studies, catering to the student's personality, interests and learning style.

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Admissions

1) Admissions targets and quotas: The elementary division accepts local residents with local household registration born on or before August 31, 2020 and eligible children from other provinces or foreigners living in the city. The middle division accepts students who have local elementary school registration in the city or who studied in other cities but hold local registration, including 2026 elementary graduates and foreign nationals. The school plans to enroll 90 students in the elementary division and 100 in the middle division, with 40 elementary students directly advancing to the middle division. 2) Enrollment method: 3) Enrollment period and documents: Elementary applicants register July 1–3 through the city's compulsory education enrollment information management system for self‑registration; other eligible applicants must bring original documents and copies to the school during July 1–3 (hours: 8:30–11:30 and 14:00–17:00). Required documents include (1) household register; (2) local residence permit; (3) residence permit for Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan residents; (4) Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan residents; (5) foreign passport. Each student may apply to only one private school using computer‑generated random allocation; multiple applications will void the registration. 4) Middle school applicants follow a similar process: May 27–29, applicants who completed the information management system may self‑register; other elementary graduates bring originals and copies (1) household register; (2) parents' local residence permit; (3) residence permit for Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan residents; (4) travel documents for Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan; (5) foreign passport; (6) the elementary school student's school card. Each student may apply to only one private middle school; multiple applications will void registration. 5) All interested students must participate in registration. 6) Admission method: Elementary admissions occur on July 14; if the number of applicants does not exceed the quota, all are admitted and the list is published on the campus network; if applications exceed the quota, computer‑generated random allocation is used and the list is published the same day. Middle admissions occur on June 12; if applications exceed the quota, random allocation is used and the list is published on the campus network after allocation; if not, all applicants are admitted and the list is published. 7) Fees: For the 2026–2027 school year, elementary tuition is 60,000 RMB per term; middle tuition is 69,000 RMB per term; boarding is 4,650 RMB per term. 8) Basic guarantees: Admission work is conducted openly, fairly, and justly under the leadership of the School Board; a senior admissions task group and a disciplinary inspection team supervise the process. The群组 is chaired by Li Yanan with members Huang Yongtao, Han Yuefang, and Lu Yan. 9) Admissions consultation: Teacher Chen is the contact for inquiries, telephone 0519‑86921160. 10) Reminders: Admitted students generally cannot transfer back to public schools during enrollment; for twins, guardians may bring household registers and birth certificates to apply for “twin binding” during the registration window; binding twins participate as a single entry in the allocation, and if binding is not applied, twins participate as separate entries. If not admitted to the middle division by June 30, the district education department arranges placement in a district middle school; if not admitted to the elementary division by July 15, the district elementary school will process registration materials. For students eligible for the “long‑elder following” policy, applicants should submit the required documents before May 29 (middle division) or July 3 (elementary division); if eligible, the school will arrange admission when spaces are available. 11) Supervision: School contact numbers and district education bureau numbers are provided for oversight. 12) Interpretation: The policy is interpreted by Changzhou Foreign Languages Affiliated Bilingual School. 13) Date: May 26, 2026.

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FAQs

Where is Changwai Bilingual School located?

Changwai Bilingual School is at No. 66 Hengshan Road, Xinbei District, Changzhou, Jiangsu, China. The campus serves Kindergarten through high school within a 15-year IB-based program and operates as an international bilingual school.

What grade levels does CBS serve and what curriculum does it follow?

CBS offers a 15-year kindergarten-to-high-school program that integrates domestic and international curricula under the IB framework. It is the first IB World School in Changzhou and uses a bilingual environment to develop proficiency in Chinese and English.

Is CBS an IB World School and what does that mean for students?

Yes, CBS is an IB World School. The IB framework emphasizes inquiry, intercultural understanding and global-mindedness, implemented in a bilingual Chinese-English learning environment.

What are the tuition fees by grade for 2025/26?

Preschool to K2: 50,000 RMB per semester; Grade 1–5: 60,000 RMB per semester; Grade 6–10: 69,000 RMB per semester; Grade 11–12 A Level: 69,000 RMB per semester; Grade 11–12 IB Diploma: 74,000 RMB per semester. Annual amounts are double these semester totals, and there are additional charges like meals and transportation where applicable.

Are there application or new-student fees?

Yes. There is a one-time application fee of 500 RMB and a one-time new-student (matriculation) fee of 500 RMB, both payable at the appropriate stage of the admissions process.

How does the admissions process work and what documents are required?

Admissions use quotas with computer-generated random allocation if applications exceed capacity. Elementary registration runs July 1–3 and middle-school registration around late May to June, with originals and copies of documents such as household register, local residence permit, and foreign passport required. Applicants may apply to only one private school, and admission results are published on the campus network.

Is there a sibling discount?

Yes. A 10% discount on the base tuition applies to the third child and any subsequent children enrolled concurrently.

When and how are fees paid?

Fees are invoiced with due dates and must be paid by the due date for a place to be confirmed. Tuition and semester charges must be paid before the start of classes, and new enrollees typically pay within 10 days after acceptance.

What can you tell us about class size and learning assessment?

Class sizes are small. Each homeroom has a Chinese teacher and an expatriate teacher who work together to evaluate learning and report outcomes, supporting individualized attention and consistent assessment.

What are the higher education pathways after CBS?

CBS provides education pathways with multiple options for further study, tailored to students' interests and learning styles, guided by the IB framework to prepare for universities worldwide.

What languages are used in instruction and how are languages integrated?

English and Chinese are the languages of instruction. Language and Literature are taught in both languages, and Language Acquisition is offered in English and Chinese. Spanish is available as Ab Initio in the IB Diploma Programme.

What facilities does CBS offer for learning and activities?

The campus features modern, spacious teaching facilities and ample space for learning and activities. There are dedicated spaces to support academic work, ECA clubs, and student wellbeing, including the Academic Centre and Mental Health Centre.

Do CBS offer sports facilities or spaces for athletics and teams?

CBS runs school teams across levels (PYP tennis and football, MYP boys' basketball and girls' basketball, HS basketball, football and badminton). There are four ECA areas—Art & Design, Sports & Health, Science & Engineering, Languages & Humanities—with a start-of-year selection and ongoing fees.

What kinds of clubs and activities are available?

ECA clubs cover four areas and include both basic and advanced courses. Students register via the Xiaobao system, with evaluation based on attendance, presentations, performances and teamwork. An ECA selection fair takes place at the start of each academic year.

What leadership or house-system opportunities exist?

CBS has a British-style House System with four houses: Asian Dragons, European Stallions, American Tigers, and African Cobras. House Day is held every Friday to promote cross-house participation and leadership across the K–12 community.

What wellbeing and support services are available?

CBS provides an Academic Centre, a Student Development Centre, and a Mental Health Centre to support inclusive education and student wellbeing. Small class sizes and bilingual homerooms also support individualized attention.

How does CBS support students with special educational needs or EAL?

The school offers inclusive education with coordinated support through the Academic Centre and Student Development Centre, ensuring access to curricular and extracurricular activities for diverse abilities. Language development in both Chinese and English is embedded in the bilingual IB program.

How would you describe CBS's school culture and governance?

CBS is affiliated with Changzhou Foreign Languages School and operates under its governance and philosophy. Admissions and operations are overseen by a School Board and district oversight to ensure fairness and transparency, aligned with the IB-inspired curriculum.

Is there any information on a uniform policy or dining?

Uniform policy is not specified in the available information. Regarding dining, Preschool–Grade 5 have a fixed lunch option, while Grades 6–12 have a self-select buffet; lunches are prepaid by semester.

What accreditations or awards does CBS have?

No accreditations or awards are listed in the available information. CBS is an IB World School and affiliated with Changzhou Foreign Languages School, reflecting its international program status.

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