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Sias International School

China, Zhengzhou

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees RMB 117,050 - 247,404
Ages 2 - 18 years
Type Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 2020
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum
Taught languages Mandarin
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction

Located at 4th Longteng Street and Chaoyang Road in Zhengzhou's Zhengdong New District, Sias International School serves students aged 2–18 with boarding facilities. It offers the IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) and an American Curriculum, with English as the language of instruction and Chinese taught as the host country language; EAL support is provided where needed. The school emphasises inquiry-based learning and international-mindedness, and provides personalised University and Career Counselling to support post-secondary planning. The campus covers more than 90,000 square metres and houses world-class facilities for learning, sport, dining, and boarding. The foreign-language library is the largest in Henan Province. The Digital Campus features high-speed networks, 3D printers, smart boards, iMacs and iPads, and Microsoft Office 365/Teams. Athletics include indoor pools, two regulation basketball courts, a 400-metre track, and a 2,000 m² swimming centre. Clubs span robotics, chess, art, and environmentalism, with leadership and wellbeing programs and a strong ASA service component.

www.siasinternationalschool.com

4th Longteng Street and Chaoyang Road, Zhengdong New District, Zhengzhou City, Henan Province, China

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The Essentials

Sias International School has instruction in English.

Location
4th Longteng Street and Chaoyang Road, Zhengdong New District, Zhengzhou City, Henan Province, China

Stages
Toddler program (ages 2+) through Grade 12; IB continuum including Early Years (EY), Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP)

Type
International school with boarding facilities

Additional learning support
English as an Additional Language (EAL) program; tailored language support and auxiliary academic assistance

Country affiliation
China
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Sias International School ranges from RMB 117,050 to RMB 247,404 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- A non-refundable application processing fee is charged to complete an application: RMB 2,000 for Toddler to Grade 1, and RMB 3,000 for Grades 2–12.

Tuition fees by year group (per academic year and per semester)

- Toddler: RMB 117,050 per school year; RMB 62,025 per semester.
- PreK3–PreK4: RMB 148,323 per school year; RMB 77,662 per semester.
- Kindergarten – Grade 5: RMB 182,547 per school year; RMB 94,774 per semester.
- Grades 6–8: RMB 193,956 per school year; RMB 100,478 per semester.
- Grades 9–10: RMB 216,772 per school year; RMB 111,886 per semester.
- Grades 11–12: RMB 247,404 per school year; RMB 127,202 per semester (examination fees are not included).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition is published as an annual fee or as semester amounts; all fees and charges are set and payable in RMB. Payments should be annotated with the student name and grade. All bank charges (wire transfer fees, handling fees, etc.) are to be borne by the payer.
- Accepted payment methods: RMB or USD wire transfer to the school bank account; RMB debit or credit card payment (direct to the school's bank account); or RMB cash at the school Finance Office.

Boarding fees (where applicable)

- Boarding fee (per academic year): RMB 37,500. The boarding fee covers room and basic facility use, teacher supervision and management, utilities, evening English enhancement classes led by school teachers, and general on-campus activity expenses. Specialist after‑school providers, off‑campus activities, meals and evening snacks, textbooks and personal expenses are not covered by the boarding fee. A miscellaneous boarding fund of RMB 6,000 per student is collected at the start of boarding; unused balances are refundable on withdrawal from the boarding programme. (A separate boarding fee policy document provides additional transfer payment schedule detail.)

Meal and incidental fees

- Day-student meal packages (examples by section and annual cost):
- EY package A (breakfast, lunch, AM & PM snacks): RMB 7,560 per year (￥42/day × 180 school days).
- EY package B (lunch, AM & PM snacks): RMB 5,760 per year (￥32/day × 180 school days).
- Primary Years package A (breakfast, lunch, AM & PM snacks): RMB 8,100 per year (￥45/day × 180 school days).
- Primary Years package B (lunch, AM & PM snacks): RMB 6,300 per year (￥35/day × 180 school days).
- Grades 6–10 package A (breakfast, lunch; snacks excluded): RMB 6,840 per year (￥38/day × 180 school days).
- Grades 6–10 package B (lunch only; snacks excluded): RMB 5,040 per year (￥28/day × 180 school days).
These meal packages are charged separately from tuition.
- Boarding student meal package example: RMB 11,880 per year (￥66/day × 180 school days) for breakfast, lunch and dinner (snacks excluded).

Other costs and charges

- Miscellaneous expenses for boarding: RMB 6,000 per boarding student (collected at start of boarding; refundable for unused portion on withdrawal).
- Examination fees for Grades 11–12 are not included in the published tuition and are charged separately. Breakfast, lunch, snacks and some field-trip or specialised after‑school program costs are not included in tuition and will incur additional charges. Textbooks and most learning resources are included within the tuition.

Refund information and key refund rules

- If written notification of withdrawal is received on or before August 1: 100% of tuition paid to date is refundable. If written notification is received after August 1 but before the first day of Semester 1: 100% of tuition paid to date is refundable less a deduction equal to 10% of the annual tuition. If written notification is received on or before December 1: refund will be made for tuition paid to date less the first-semester tuition and any annual‑tuition discount already applied. If written notification is received after December 1 but before the first day of Semester 2: tuition paid to date is refundable less first-semester tuition and 10% of the annual tuition. If withdrawal notification is on or after the first day of Semester 2: tuition paid to date is not refundable. No tuition refunds are eligible for students who take leave during their studies. Once a student has started and attended classes in a semester, tuition for that semester will not be refunded. The school retains the right to remove a student during a 30‑day observation period and to refund tuition from the date of removal where the school deems appropriate.

Fee payment options and practical notes

- Currency and billing: all fees and charges are set and payable in RMB; payments may also be made by USD wire transfer. Parents/payers bear any bank/transfer fees. Payments must be annotated with the student name and grade. Accepted payment channels include RMB/USD wire transfer, RMB debit/credit card (direct to the school bank account), and RMB cash payment at the Finance Office.
Academics

Sias International School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
IB continuum offered: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). Language of instruction is English; Chinese is taught as the host country language and English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is provided where needed. The IB framework underpins learning across all programs, emphasizing inquiry-based learning and international-mindedness. The school provides personalised University and Career Counselling to support post-secondary planning.

Higher Education Progression
Personalised University and Career Counselling provides a College and Career Counselor to guide students and families through global university admissions, with activities focusing on academic preparation, university applications, scholarships, testing requirements, and obtaining recommendations.
Wellbeing
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Facilities
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Reputation
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Eligibility and seat availability. The school notes that seat availability is limited across many grade levels, and it is advised to contact the Admissions Team before submitting an application for 2026-27. Before starting, ensure the child meets all eligibility requirements.

2. Apply online and pay the application fee. Families pay the non-refundable application fee and submit the online application through the designated online system.

3. Submit all required documents online. For non-Chinese passport holders and Permanent Residence holders, there are specific document requirements, and all required records should be presented for admission.

4. Admission screening and interviews. Applicants undergo a screening process, and parents attend an interview. The screening varies by grade: Early Years involve observation; KG-G1 use a Mandarin assessment (DIBELS in KG-G1); G2–G4 use MAP and Mandarin tests; G5–G10 use MAP and IDAT (with IDAT used if needed based on interview scores); G11–G12 use IDAT and Mandarin.

5. Admissions decision. The Admissions Committee reviews the application materials and makes a decision based on the screening results, documents, and overall fit with the program.

6. Admission letter and tuition invoice. If admitted, an Admission Letter and Tuition Invoice are issued.

7. Tuition payment. Families pay tuition according to the invoice.

8. Further information. For additional details, refer to the FAQs section.

9. Plan a visit and consider updated seat availability. The school emphasizes checking current seat availability and contacting the Admissions Team before applying for 2026-27.

Waitlist
If all required documents are not presented at the time of admissions, a student will be placed on wait status until the documents are provided.
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