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China, Chengdu
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SPGS International School Chengdu is located in Chengdu's High-Tech District (Gaoxin), on Shengxing Street 6, on the banks of Jincheng Lake. It is a purpose-built campus with dedicated spaces for both the Junior School and the Senior School.
Junior School for ages 3–10; Senior School for ages 11–18.
Co-educational; day school (no boarding).
English as an Additional Language (EAL) support; Chinese as an Additional Language (CAL) support; Learning Support Policy in place.
Affiliated with St Paul's Girls' School (London) as the overseas SPGS International school.
No formal religious affiliation; the SPGS network is non-denominational.
School day runs 8:30am–3:45pm; after-school activities run 4:00pm–5:00pm.
Bus service is available; routes are arranged by the Admissions team; contact admissions for details.
School and billing structure
- SPGS International School Chengdu operates on a three-term academic year. Tuition is published by academic year and may be aligned with the three school terms; term dates follow the three-term calendar.
Application fee
- No separate, publicly published application or non‑refundable entrance application fee amount is listed in the school's published fee information.
Tuition fees by year group (annual and termly amounts)
- Nursery / Reception: RMB 185,000 per academic year. Termly amount (three equal instalments): RMB 58,800 per term.
- Primary School: RMB 215,000
- Year 1-6: RMB 226,000
- Year 7-9: RMB 249,000
- Year 10-11: RMB 269,000
- Year 12-13: RMB 279,000
Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school's academic calendar is arranged in three terms; published tuition figures are annual. Fees are typically invoiced on an academic‑year basis and may be paid in instalments that align with the three terms. Exact invoice dates, deadlines for each instalment and any late‑payment penalties are specified on the school's official fee invoice and financial terms.
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not listed among the school's published services or fees; the school operates as an urban day school and no boarding/boarding‑fee schedule is published.
Other costs and typical additional charges
- Uniforms: charged separately and not included in tuition.
- Transport (school bus): charged separately if used.
- Meals: charged separately; meal plans are not included in tuition.
- Trips, external examination fees, specialist programmes and some after‑school activities: may incur additional charges beyond tuition.
Refund information
- No detailed public refund schedule (for example, refund percentages tied to withdrawal dates) is published alongside the headline tuition figures. Refunds and the treatment of deposits or prepayments are governed by the school's formal payment and enrolment terms as stated on invoices or enrollment agreements. Parents should note that specific refund terms are defined in the school's financial policy and enrolment documentation.
Fee payment options
- The school issues official invoices and provides payment instructions on those invoices. Typical methods used by international schools in China for similar fee payments include bank transfer (domestic and international), and the invoice will list accepted payment channels and beneficiary bank details or other payment methods. Exact accepted payment methods and any instructions for foreign currency or international transfers are supplied on the school's invoice and payment notice.
SPGS International School Chengdu is the first overseas school established by St Paul's Girls' School in London. It is a co‑educational day school located in Chengdu's High‑tech Zone, centrally positioned near Jincheng Park. The school follows the English National Curriculum, enhanced by SPGS International's programme, with Chinese language and culture embedded in the curriculum. The Junior School serves children aged 3 to 10, while the Senior School covers ages 11 to 18, and a Sixth Form area is available on campus. The campus is purpose‑built, featuring facilities such as a theatre and an outdoor playing field, and a focus on pastoral care and holistic learning. The school opened in August 2021, and its leadership team includes Naomi Edwards as Head of the Senior School and head of the overall school. A school bus service is available, and the institution operates as a day school with a British‑inspired curriculum that blends with Chinese culture.
