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Overseas Chinese Academy of Concord Suzhou

China, Suzhou

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Mandarin, English
Fees RMB 58,000 - 180,000
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 2028
Opened 2016
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Cambridge (Secondary), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Mandarin, English
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Overseas Chinese Academy of Concord Suzhou (OCAC-Suzhou) is a private, nonprofit K–12 school in Suzhou Industrial Park. Founded in 2016 to serve overseas returnees, overseas Chinese, and families seeking a Chinese-English international education, it operates across two campuses—the North campus (opened 2017) and the South campus (opened 2018)—on a single integrated site serving kindergarten through upper secondary. The 66-acre campus includes a main teaching building, a comprehensive building, dormitories, a gym, a cafeteria, and extensive outdoor spaces. OCAC-Suzhou delivers a 15-year bilingual program blending the Chinese National Curriculum with the International Baccalaureate framework (PYP, MYP, DP) and Cambridge International accreditation. The upper secondary program combines China's core curriculum with IB pathways and flexible course options, along with signature features such as the Leading Program, the Duke of Edinburgh Award, Wall-less Week, and a reimagined Six Arts through IB methods in CCA. The school emphasizes inquiry, career education, mental health, service, and ample opportunities in arts, music ensembles, sport, and experiential learning.

Overseas Chinese Academy of Concord Suzhou, No.18 Zhaojia Alley, Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP), Suzhou, Jiangsu, CHINA 215021

The Essentials

Overseas Chinese Academy of Concord Suzhou has 2,028 pupils, instruction in Mandarin, English.

Stages
Kindergarten to High School; 15-year K-12 Chinese-English bilingual education

Type
Private, non-profit

Pupil Nationality Mix
50% of pupils have overseas returnee backgrounds

Country affiliation
China
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Boarding is available for students in Grades 6 to 12. Residential life is built on the foundations of respect, responsibility, and accountability. Boarders are provided with their own space and live and learn alongside their peers. The boarding programme includes an activities program that balances culture with fun, with boarding teachers mentoring students to support academic progress.

Uniform Requirement
Uniforms exist; they are not included in tuition.

Food Options
The school has a campus cafeteria. Meals are not included in tuition.

Governance and Ownership
OCAC-Suzhou is a private, non-profit school. Concord Education Group became the new investor and took over school operations in 2025.
Fees

Annual tuition at Overseas Chinese Academy of Concord Suzhou ranges from RMB 58,000 to RMB 180,000 for 2026/27.

Application fees
- There is a one-time newly enrolled student deposit of RMB 8,000 payable at admission; the deposit is used to cover any possible future arrears and is refunded when the student leaves the school after all outstanding charges have been settled.

Tuition fees (per year and per semester, by year group)
- Early childhood (托班): RMB 58,000 per year.
- Kindergarten / Early Years (幼儿园): RMB 80,000 per year.
- Primary school (小学): RMB 98,400 per year (RMB 49,200 per semester).
- Lower secondary / Middle school (中学): RMB 117,000 per year (RMB 58,500 per semester).
- High school (G10): RMB 180,000 per year (RMB 90,000 per semester).
- High school (G11): RMB 159,000 per year (RMB 79,500 per semester).
- High school (G12): RMB 159,000 per year (RMB 79,500 per semester).

Boarding fees
- Boarding is offered for Grades 6–12. The boarding fee is RMB 13,000 per year (RMB 6,500 per semester for four‑person/quad rooms).

Other recurring and one‑time charges
- High‑school recurring “fees collected” item: RMB 5,000 per semester to cover items such as IB materials, information services, field trips and similar charges.
- One‑time newly enrolled student deposit: RMB 8,000 (refundable after all accounts are cleared at the time of withdrawal).
- Additional costs not included in tuition: meals, school uniform, school bus transportation, external examination fees and any optional activities run by outside providers (these are charged separately if chosen).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition and mandatory recurring charges are structured and invoiced on a per‑semester basis. Payment is expected in accordance with the school's semester invoicing schedule and before the start of the relevant semester; the school issues payment instructions and bank details for transfers. Early‑payment arrangements or specific deadline-based discounts have been applied in practice for particular cohorts. The school provides an account for bank transfers and accepts payment via the published QR-code/payment channels for tuition remittance.

Refund information
- The RMB 8,000 newly enrolled student deposit is refunded when a student leaves the school after all outstanding fees and charges have been paid. Other tuition‑refund arrangements (for example, refunds on partial‑semester withdrawals) are subject to the school's published fee and refund policies and related payment terms.

Fee payment options and payment details
- Bank transfer: the school accepts bank transfers to its account (account name and bank details are provided in the school's payment instructions). An example account used for tuition payment is held at China Merchants Bank, Suzhou Fangzhou Road branch (account number provided in the school's payment notices). QR-code and on-line transfer methods are also used for semester payments where offered. Specific acceptance of international credit cards or other channels is not listed in the school's semester payment notices.

Scholarships and discounts that affect fees
- Entrance / merit scholarships are available for Grade 10 and above: full scholarships provide a 100% tuition waiver and partial scholarships provide a 50% tuition reduction; scholarship awards are reviewed annually. Government or local talent subsidies have been provided for qualifying high‑level talent families and may reduce net fees for eligible students.
Academics

Overseas Chinese Academy of Concord Suzhou teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Cambridge (Secondary), Bespoke Curriculum.

Curriculum
The school provides a fifteen-year Chinese-English bilingual education from kindergarten to high school. The curriculum follows the Chinese National Curriculum framework and is enhanced by the IB framework across PYP, MYP, and DP. Kindergarten uses 'Chinese Origins, Global Originality' with a Reggio Emilia-inspired inquiry approach, mixing Chinese and English language instruction and offering specialized courses in performing arts, visual arts, library studies, and physical education. Primary is IB PYP-based, combining CNC content with six transdisciplinary themes and units of inquiry, plus courses in English mathematics, arts, library studies, physical education, ICT, and STEAM. Lower Secondary integrates CNC with IBMYP across eight subject groups in a global context, including career education, learning methods, mental health, and community projects. Upper Secondary follows the IB approach with the Chinese core curriculum, offering humanities, arts, science and technology pathways, flexible course options, and programs such as the Leading Program, Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Wall-less Week, and IB CAS; Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) are integrated via a reinterpretation of the Six Arts using IB methods.

Exam Results
First two graduating classes have been admitted to prestigious institutions worldwide, with inaugural graduates receiving offers from the University of Cambridge.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates have been admitted to prestigious institutions worldwide, including the University of Cambridge.
Wellbeing

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school provides a fifteen-year Chinese-English bilingual education from kindergarten through high school. The upper secondary school adheres to the educational philosophy of the International Baccalaureate (IB) while deeply integrating China's national core curriculum. Students tailor their academic pathways based on their strengths, university aspirations, and personal needs, selecting from a flexible range of course systems.
Parent Experience

History
OCAC-Suzhou was officially founded in April 2016 with strong support from the Administrative Committee of Suzhou Industrial Park. It is the first school in China specifically designed for children of overseas returnees, overseas Chinese, and students wishing to receive a Chinese-international education. The North Campus opened in September 2017 with small-class bilingual teaching, and the South Campus followed in May 2018 as the school expanded to a K–12 fifteen-year private nonprofit institution on a 66-acre campus capable of hosting up to 2,300 students. The school earned IB-DP accreditation, IB-PYP accreditation in 2020, and IB-MYP accreditation in 2022, becoming Suzhou's first full IB World School serving both local and foreign students; CAIE accreditation from Cambridge was obtained, and Cognia accreditation was granted in 2024. In 2025 Concord Education Group became the new investor and operator, consolidating resources to position OCAC-Suzhou as a benchmark in international education.

Community
Campus culture centers on the motto Rooted deeply in Chinese, innovative internationally, with a mission to cultivate lifelong learners to meet 21st‑century challenges and a vision to be a model of Chinese international education. The school's values emphasize inclusiveness, courage, altruism, and collaboration, and the campus motto is 海纳百川 归真至善 (Sea embraces all rivers, returning to truth and goodness). The development trajectory shows a thriving community with more than ten sports teams (swimming, golf, fencing, rock climbing, soccer, basketball, baseball, table tennis, badminton, ice hockey) and multiple music ensembles (orchestra, strings, wind, brass, musical theatre, choir). The school also offers No-Walls Week and the Duke of Edinburgh Award, along with extensive IB-aligned ECA/CCA activities and ongoing experiential learning opportunities across the curriculum.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
OCAC Suzhou has a Parent School Community Group (PSCG), the only parents-students-school tri‑party organization recognized by the school. Parents/guardians of each student are PSCG members, and representatives are elected to lead and represent all PSCG members to help govern the school's operation and sustainable growth. The PSCG aims to promote community communication, provide international and diverse cultures and ideas, organize voluntary services, and expand educational resources, fostering partnership among families, students, and school staff. The PSCG has an organized structure with school-level executive committees and grade-level/department‑level parent representatives (Pre‑K through high school) and is supported by Annex I: Organizational Structure. There are several special affairs groups (e.g., EHS, amendment and election working groups) and regular meetings: full PSCG meetings once per semester; school-level executive committee meetings twice per semester; grade/department meetings on a periodic basis; and records and information‑release protocols.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school's campus facilities cover 52,460 square meters and include a main teaching building, a comprehensive building, a kindergarten, a cafeteria, a gymnasium, dormitory buildings, and outdoor activity areas. The campus serves four educational stages—kindergarten, primary, lower secondary, and upper secondary—within a single integrated site. The architecture blends traditional and modern design, reflecting the school values of Chinese origins and global originality. The school operates on a K12 (15-year) private non-profit model with a campus layout designed to foster interaction across the four divisions.

Sports Facilities
There is a gymnasium and outdoor activity areas on campus. The school supports more than a dozen sports teams, including swimming, golf, fencing, rock climbing, football, basketball, baseball, table tennis, badminton, and ice hockey. Teams participate in interscholastic activities and campus events. Coaching and facilities are provided to support a broad and active sports program.

Academic Facilities
OCAC-Suzhou provides a fifteen-year Chinese-English bilingual education from kindergarten to high school, based on the Chinese National Curriculum and integrated with inquiry-based learning. The upper secondary program follows the IB philosophy while incorporating China's national core curriculum, and the school has earned authorization for IB DP (2018), IB PYP (2020), and IB MYP (2022), along with Cambridge International accreditation. A range of specialized courses span humanities, arts, and science & technology, and the school offers high-level academic resources such as academic advisors, thesis resources, competition coaching, and expansion projects like the Leading Program and CAS for the IB curriculum. Additional supports include career education, library studies, mental health, community projects, and structured experiential learning opportunities.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) program is integral to the curriculum, with over 20 CCA courses offered in kindergarten across the South and North campuses, covering language and literature, performing arts, visual arts, sports skills, and technological innovation. The school operates over a dozen sports teams and high-level music ensembles in symphony, strings, wind, percussion, musical theater, and chorus. Additional enrichment includes school-based ECA/CCA courses, the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, and programs such as Wall-less Week and other off-campus experiential learning opportunities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
OCAC-Suzhou provides a 15-year bilingual Chinese-English education from kindergarten through high school, anchored in the Chinese national curriculum and enhanced by inquiry-based teaching. It is an IB World School offering PYP, MYP, and DP with cross-disciplinary units across eight subject groups, fostering global-minded academics. The school provides high-quality academic mentoring, extensive learning resources, and competition coaching through advanced academic expansion programs such as the Leading Plan.

Arts & Creative
CCA after-school extension courses include language literature, performing arts, visual arts, sports skills, and technology creation. The primary division offers 60 CCA courses spanning academics, science and technology, arts, and sports, led primarily by primary teachers with additional external resources. The middle school CCA covers arts, service, sports, and academics, with highlights including service clubs, brand projects, academic competitions, and student-led clubs. There are strong arts and performance programs, including school teams for symphony, strings, wind, percussion, musical theatre, and choir.

Cultural & Language
OCAC-Suzhou provides a 15-year bilingual Chinese-English education from kindergarten to high school, combining the Chinese national curriculum with IB inquiry-based learning to cultivate Chinese culture and global perspectives. The school is an IB World School offering DP, MYP, and PYP, and holds Cambridge International Examinations certification, reflecting a global orientation. The curriculum emphasizes cross-cultural understanding and multilingual proficiency in English and Chinese through integrated, inquiry-based units across subjects. The school seeks to model a Sinicized international education path.

Social & Hobbies
Students participate in more than ten sport teams, including swimming, golf, fencing, rock climbing, football, basketball, baseball, table tennis, badminton, and ice hockey. Music and performing arts ensembles include symphony, string, wind, percussion, musical theatre, and choir. The CCA program emphasizes social clubs and extracurricular activities, including service clubs and student-led clubs that develop teamwork and leadership.

Community & Service
The school emphasizes experiential learning and community service, including No-Walls Week, the Duke of Edinburgh Award, and program-wide service projects. The high school offers community design classes and service-oriented clubs as part of its extended learning. On-campus and off-campus experiences expand students' horizons and real-world impact.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership development is supported by high-level academic expansion programs such as the Leading Plan, designed to cultivate future leaders and scholars. The school provides mentorship, research guidance, and opportunities for brand projects and competitions to foster professional skills. Students engage in leadership roles within clubs and service organizations, preparing for post-secondary paths.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
A range of wellbeing and life-skill courses are offered, including mental health classes, career education, and study skills classes. Library education and resources support independent learning, information literacy, and research. The school also hosts sports days and utilizes facilities at the Olympic Sports Center to promote physical health and wellness.
Languages

Language Provision
Chinese and English are taught; instruction is delivered through a Chinese-English bilingual program from kindergarten through high school.

Bilingual Teaching
The school provides a fifteen-year Chinese-English bilingual education from kindergarten to high school. In upper secondary, the curriculum follows the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework while integrating China's national core curriculum. Students can tailor their academic pathways based on individual strengths, university aspirations, and personalized needs, selecting from a flexible range of course systems.
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