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Dipont KCS Chengdu

China, Chengdu

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Mandarin
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational (boarding)
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages English, Mandarin, Spanish
Typical class size 20
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Dipont KCS Chengdu is an independent school in Chengdu's Xindu District, offering a bilingual, internationally oriented education for pupils aged 3 to 18. The campus is partnered with King's College School, Wimbledon, to support high‑profile university pathways and bespoke guidance. In Primary and Middle School, pupils follow the Chinese National Curriculum with international content, delivered by teams of Chinese and global teachers in a shared approach that blends creativity with rigorous academic practice. The Senior School provides an English‑based curriculum with Cambridge IGCSE and A‑level programmes, designed to prepare students for entry to leading universities worldwide. University counselling is available across all Senior School year groups, with bespoke Oxford/Cambridge support through KCS Wimbledon. Facilities include an Olympic‑size swimming pool, a 50m indoor pool, a 400m running track, a 600‑seat theatre, a black box studio and science laboratories. A broad co‑curricular programme promotes sport, performing arts, clubs, service and leadership opportunities.

No. 88 (North Gate), Mu Xi South Street, Xindu District, Chengdu, Sichuan, China

The Essentials

Dipont KCS Chengdu has typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English, Mandarin.

Location
The school is located in Chengdu, Xindu District. Address: No. 88 (North Gate), Mu Xi South Street, Xindu District, Chengdu.

Stages
Early Years (Ages 3-6); Primary School (Ages 7-12); Middle School (Ages 13-14); Senior School (Ages 15-18).

Type
Independent school

Country affiliation
Partnered with King's College School, Wimbledon in the United Kingdom.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Boarding at Dipont KCS Chengdu follows a British-style model whereby each boarding House is fully integrated into the pastoral life of the school. A mixture of local and expatriate staff reside on campus to support pupils and to develop their understanding of The King's Way. Tutors meet regularly with boarding pupils as part of a strong pastoral network, and boarders have access to a wide range of cultural, creative and sporting activities.

Uniform Requirement
Proper uniform dress is required and adheres to school rules; the uniform reflects the students' confidence and pride in their school.

House System
The House System forms the bedrock of a family-oriented approach, with each House sharing identity with the Houses at King's College School Wimbledon. It aims to facilitate a cohesive English-speaking community, deliver personalised pastoral care, generate school and House spirit, promote healthy competition, and provide a clear link to key co-curricular events across sport, service, cultural and academic activities.

Governance and Ownership
Dipont KCS Chengdu was founded through a partnership between King's College School, Wimbledon, and Dipont Education, integrating the best of international and Chinese education. It is part of the King's family in China, being the third King's-affiliated school in the country alongside RDFZ King's College School Hangzhou and Dipont School of Arts & Science.
Fees
Application fees

- No published application, registration or enrolment fee amount is available on the school's public fee-announcement pages.

Tuition fees (by year group and per term)

- The school does not publish a detailed timetable of tuition amounts by year group or per term on its publicly available fee pages for the current public postings. No numeric tuition figures for individual year groups or per-term amounts are presented on the school's tuition/fee announcement pages.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- There is no published billing schedule (for example: number of instalments or specific term-by-term due dates) or published payment-term policy on the publicly available fee pages. Parents should expect billing and payment instructions to be provided directly by the admissions or finance office at contract/enrolment, since no public schedule is posted.

Boarding fees (where boarding is offered)

- The school operates as a mixed boarding and day school (寄宿兼走读). Specific boarding fee amounts per year or per term are not published on the school's public fee pages.

Other costs (uniform, meals, transport, materials, extracurriculars, deposits)

- No published schedule of ancillary fees (uniform, textbooks, meals, school bus, deposit, refundable registration/re-enrolment deposit, or per-activity charges) is available on the school's public fee-announcement pages.

Refund information and withdrawal/termination charges

- A specific public refund or withdrawal/retention schedule (for example: refunds by period of attendance, percentage retained for early withdrawal, or administrative charges) is not published on the school's public fee pages.

Fee payment options (bank transfer, online payment, credit card)

- No public list of accepted payment methods (for example which banks, online payment platforms or card acceptance) is provided on the school's publicly posted fee pages. Contact details for admissions/finance are published for parents to obtain payment instructions.

Contact for fee figures and invoicing

- For official numeric fee figures, the school provides admissions contact details; parents should contact the admissions/finance office to obtain the current fee schedule and official invoice terms. The school's admissions contact information is published.

Summary of search outcome

- The school's public fee-announcement pages were reviewed and do not contain numeric tuition, boarding or ancillary fee figures in a publicly extractable schedule for the academic year postings available online; third-party summaries exist but no numeric fee table is published on the school's own public fee pages. Because no numeric amounts are published there, no per-term or per-year numeric fee figures can be provided here.
Academics

Dipont KCS Chengdu teaches Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Dipont KCS Chengdu educates Chinese and international pupils aged 3 to 18. In Primary and Middle Schools, the Chinese National Curriculum is offered with some international content, delivered by teams of Chinese and international teachers through a shared approach to pedagogy that blends creativity and rigour. The rigorous curriculum is designed to meet the needs of each child, providing breadth and academic depth to prepare for progression through the Senior School and beyond. The Senior School offers an English-based curriculum with IGCSE and A-level programmes, designed to prepare pupils for entry to world-class international universities. University counselling is provided in all four Senior School year groups, and bespoke one-to-one support for Oxford/Cambridge is available through King's College School Wimbledon. The integrated curriculum is delivered by a team of Chinese and international teachers who work closely together to apply research-informed teaching methods that foster independent thinking and collaboration.

Exam Results
Academic rigour focuses on delivering excellent public examination results while fostering creativity and critical thinking designed to support admission to leading universities.

Higher Education Progression
Senior School prepares pupils for world-class international universities in the USA, Canada, the UK, Europe, Australia and elsewhere. University counselling is provided in all four Senior School year groups. For students aiming for Oxford or Cambridge, bespoke one-to-one support is available from academic specialists at King's College School Wimbledon, which typically prepares two-thirds of its pupils to attend Oxford or Cambridge. The Senior School offers IGCSE and A-level programmes to facilitate entry to top universities.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Pastoral care fosters the emotional, social and academic development of the whole child. The House system forms the bedrock of pastoral care and fosters a cohesive community where pupils meet regularly and share common house activities. Boarding follows a British-style model integrated into the pastoral life of the school, with a mix of local and expatriate staff on campus to support students beyond the classroom. Houses share their identity with the houses at King's College School Wimbledon, creating a familiar environment that supports student development. The King's Way guides leadership development through a broad co-curricular programme, helping pupils cultivate creativity, collaboration, communication, care for others and confidence beyond the classroom.

Mental Wellbeing
Pastoral care focuses on the emotional and social well-being of students. Robust safeguarding policies and procedures ensure that pupils' wellbeing is at the forefront of everything we do. The House system and the boarding model provide a cohesive, supportive environment with regular activities and campus-based staff to support pupil welfare outside of lessons. The English-speaking environment supports a sense of belonging and community within the school. The King's Way five leadership skills contribute to personal growth and well-being through the co-curricular programme.

Safeguarding
Robust safeguarding policies and procedures ensure that pupils' wellbeing is at the forefront of everything we do. The pastoral care framework integrates safeguarding into daily school life. The House system fosters a cohesive community where pupils meet regularly and share house activities in an English-speaking environment. Boarding life is integrated with pastoral care to support pupil safety and welfare. Safeguarding is a central aspect of the school's ethos and daily practice.
Parent Experience

History
King's College School, Wimbledon was founded in 1829 by royal charter. Dipont Education is at the forefront of changing the way education is thought about and delivered in China and has been a pioneer in the development and localisation of international education since the 1990s. Dipont KCS Chengdu is part of a growing network of independent schools developed by Dipont to represent a new standard of bilingual education in China. The campus is located at No. 88 (North Gate), Mu Xi South Street, Xindu District, Chengdu.

Community
The school publishes News and Events with current happenings in science, performing arts and co-curricular life. Recent items include science-themed programming, a fair showcasing courses, and a drama classroom story.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Dipont KCS Chengdu campus is located to the northeast of Chengdu city, with hills and open green spaces surrounding it. The campus includes an Olympic-sized swimming pool, an Olympic 50m indoor pool and a 400m running track. It also features a 600-seat theatre, a black box studio and laboratories. A sports field, basketball and tennis courts, and a fitness and weight training suite are on site.

Sports Facilities
On-site sports facilities include a sports field, basketball and tennis courts, and a 400m running track. There is an Olympic 50m indoor pool for swimming. A fitness and weight training suite supports physical education. These facilities enable a broad program of sports and physical activity on campus.

Academic Facilities
Laboratories support science teaching on campus. The Primary School uses bilingual instruction: in Grades 1–3, each class is shared by a Chinese and an English-speaking teacher, with Chinese-speaking teaching assistants supporting language learning; an international teacher teaches English and Basic Science while a Chinese teacher handles Chinese, Moral and Ethical Education and Humanities, and Mathematics is taught by a specialist. From Grade 4 to Grade 6, subject teaching is conducted by specialists with instruction in Chinese and English. Music, Art and Drama and Physical Education are taught in English by specialists. The delivery of the curriculum blends a variety of modern teaching methods to support independent and collaborative learning across ages 3 to 18.

Extra Curricular Facilities
From Grade 1, pupils can attend a broad range of clubs and societies during lunchtimes. Older pupils participate in a rotation of co-curricular activities built into the school day. Activities cover sports, music, drama, debating, academics and community service and are run by teaching staff who know the pupils well. The programme includes House competitions and a wide array of clubs and societies to support personal development and leadership, focusing on creativity, collaboration, communication, care for others and confidence.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
A huge range of clubs and activities includes art, drama, music, debating, academics, sport and community service; each pupil receives individualised guidance to reflect on experiences and lessons learned; the programme fosters social and emotional development and leadership, and builds lasting friendships through cooperation and positive competition.

Arts & Creative
Art, drama and music are offered, with debating and other creative pursuits included as part of the programme.

Social & Hobbies
From Grade 1, pupils can join a broad range of clubs and societies during lunchtimes; older pupils participate in a rotation of co-curricular activities built into the school day to explore new experiences, run by teaching staff.

Community & Service
Community service is included among co-curricular activities.

Leadership & Professional
Five leadership skills—creativity, care for others, collaboration, communication and confidence—are developed through the programme, with extensive clubs and activities; high levels of House competitions support leadership and teamwork.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The co-curricular programme supports wellbeing by promoting social and emotional development and providing opportunities to engage in physical, artistic and community activities.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught include Chinese and English. In Grades 1–3, classes are shared between Chinese- and English-speaking teachers with Chinese-speaking teaching assistants, creating a genuinely bilingual learning environment. From Grade 4 to Grade 6, subject teaching is conducted in Chinese and English, and English-language subjects such as Music, Art, Drama and PE are taught in English. The Senior School delivers an English-based curriculum and offers IGCSE and A-level programmes.

Bilingual Teaching
In Grades 1 to 3, each class is shared between a Chinese-speaking teacher and an English-speaking teacher. Chinese-speaking teaching assistants support pupils in their language learning. This approach is designed to create a genuinely bilingual learning environment. From Grade 4 to Grade 6, subject teaching is conducted by specialists, with instruction in Chinese and English; Music, Art, Drama and Physical Education are taught in English by specialists.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Apply online: Applicants complete and submit an online application form. They must provide all required documents. Upon receipt of the online application and documents, the Admissions Office will arrange assessments. 2. Evaluation: Upon receipt of all the required documents, the Admissions Office will arrange assessments. 3. Notification of results: The decision is communicated to parents.
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