Overseas Chinese Academy of Concord Suzhou

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Instructs in Mandarin, English

Fees RMB 58,000 - 180,000

Ages Not listed

Pupil numbers 2028

Opened 2016

Bus Service No

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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.

www.ocac-suzhou.com

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

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The Essentials

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

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Fees

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

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.

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FAQs

Where is OCAC-Suzhou located and what grade levels does it serve?

OCAC-Suzhou sits on a 66‑acre campus in Suzhou with North and South campuses and operates as a K–12 school. It offers education from early childhood through high school in a 15‑year Chinese‑English bilingual program, following a blend of the Chinese National Curriculum and IB frameworks.

What curriculum does OCAC-Suzhou use, and how is it delivered?

The school follows the Chinese National Curriculum framework and is enhanced by the IB framework across PYP, MYP, and DP. Instruction is bilingual in Chinese and English, with specialized courses in arts, library studies, ICT, STEAM, and physical education, plus Cambridge and Cognia accreditation.

What is the governance and nonprofit status of OCAC-Suzhou?

OCAC-Suzhou is a private, non‑profit school. Concord Education Group became the investor and operator in 2025, and there is a Parent School Community Group (PSCG) that supports governance and community engagement.

What are the tuition fees by year group at OCAC-Suzhou?

Tuition is graded by level: Early childhood 58,000 RMB per year; Kindergarten 80,000 RMB; Primary 98,400 RMB; Lower Secondary 117,000 RMB; High School G10 180,000 RMB; G11 and G12 159,000 RMB per year, with semester billing for eligible grades.

Is boarding available, and what does it cost?

Boarding is available for Grades 6–12. The boarding fee is 13,000 RMB per year (6,500 RMB per semester for four‑person rooms), with boarding staff providing supervision and mentorship.

Are there scholarships or discounts, and who can apply?

Entrance/merit scholarships are available for Grade 10 and above, including full tuition waivers or 50% reductions, with annual review. Government or local talent subsidies may reduce net fees for eligible families.

What about deposits and refunds when enrolling or withdrawing?

A one‑time newly enrolled student deposit of 8,000 RMB is paid at admission and is refunded after all accounts are settled when the student leaves. Other tuition refunds follow the school's published policies and depend on timing and terms of withdrawal.

What other costs should families budget for beyond tuition?

Parents should expect charges for meals, school uniforms, bus transportation, external examination fees, and any optional activities run by external providers, as these are not included in tuition.

How are payments scheduled and processed?

Tuition and mandatory recurring charges are invoiced on a per‑semester basis. Payments can be made by bank transfer or online/QR methods, with bank details and instructions provided for the relevant semester.

What have OCAC-Suzhou graduates achieved in higher education?

The school reports its first two graduating classes have been admitted to prestigious institutions worldwide, with inaugural graduates receiving offers from the University of Cambridge, indicating strong international university pathways.

How does upper secondary education work at OCAC-Suzhou?

Upper Secondary follows an IB approach while integrating China's national core curriculum. Students can tailor their pathways with flexible course options and participate in programs such as the Leading Program, the Duke of Edinburgh Award, Wall‑less Week, and IB CAS.

What academic resources and support are available to students?

The school provides high‑level academic resources, including academic advisors, thesis resources, and competition coaching, along with leadership and expansion programs like the Leading Plan to support advanced study and scholarship.

What facilities does the campus include?

The campus spans 52,460 square meters and includes a main teaching building, a comprehensive building, a kindergarten, a cafeteria, a gymnasium, dormitories, and outdoor activity areas on a single integrated K–12 site.

What sports facilities and teams are offered at OCAC-Suzhou?

OCAC-Suzhou supports more than a dozen sports teams, including swimming, golf, fencing, rock climbing, football, basketball, baseball, table tennis, badminton, and ice hockey, with a gym and outdoor facilities for training and competition.

What arts, culture, and extracurricular facilities exist?

The school offers extensive arts programs and music ensembles (symphony, strings, wind, percussion, musical theatre, choir) and a broad range of CCA courses spanning language, arts, sports, and technology, supported by libraries and ICT resources.

What co‑curricular activities are available for students?

The Co‑Curricular Activities program includes over 20 courses for kindergarten through primary, with offerings in language and literature, performing and visual arts, sports skills, and technology creation, plus school ensembles and leadership opportunities.

What leadership and experiential learning opportunities does OCAC-Suzhou provide?

The Leading Plan drives leadership development with mentorship, research guidance, and opportunities for brand projects and competitions. Students participate in service clubs, the Duke of Edinburgh Award, and IB CAS as part of experiential learning.

What wellbeing and life‑skills programs are offered?

The school provides wellbeing and life‑skills courses, including mental health classes, career education, and study skills, along with library education to support independent learning and research.

Is there explicit EAL or SEN support at OCAC-Suzhou?

The data does not specify dedicated EAL or SEN support; the school emphasizes a bilingual 15‑year program and IB pathways to accommodate multilingual learners, but specific services are not listed.

Is there a uniform requirement and what about meals?

Uniforms are required and are not included in tuition. The campus has a cafeteria, but meals are charged separately from tuition.

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