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China, Tianjin
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Step 1 — Eligibility and fit: The school enrolls children from age 2 years 9 months through 18 years and requires a passport from outside Mainland China. Citizens from Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau are eligible for admission. Priority is given to returning students and to siblings of currently enrolled students. Understanding these eligibility rules helps families determine whether the school is a fit before preparing an application.
Step 2 — Admissions criteria: Admissions is selective and seeks an appropriate match between the student and the School. Decisions hinge on several factors, including the child's age and birthdate, developmental readiness, prior academic and social success, English language proficiency, confidential recommendation forms, admissions test scores, and family interview results. It also considers any specialized learning or developmental needs and the current grade level capacity.
Step 3 — Additional needs: Applicants with mild developmental, learning, emotional, or physical disabilities may be admitted based on available support and program capacity. Applicants who lack proficiency in English may be admitted based on grade level and available support, though no language support is available at the high school level. This helps families understand the school's inclusion approach and what supports might be available.
Step 4 — Application process: The admissions period is rolling; families may apply at any time. A complete application and admissions file are required before an offer of admission can be made. For admissions during the school year, start dates may vary by grade level and program needs. Students transferring during the school year must have maintained continuous enrollment at a school in another region or country for that school year.
Step 5 — Visit or inquiry: Families are invited to arrange a visit or ask questions. The admissions team can be contacted by email and by phone at +86-22-6622-6297 to schedule a tour, discuss individual learning needs, or clarify any part of the process.
Step 6 — Offer and enrollment: After the admissions file is complete, the school makes an admission decision and an offer of admission may be issued. Families then coordinate enrollment and any required start dates, noting that start dates can vary by grade and program needs.
The admissions information does not describe any waitlist or pooling system.
The school is a government-owned, non-profit, non-sectarian, coeducational day school established in 1995 to serve foreign nationalities residing in the TEDA area. In 2019 the school underwent a rebranding that new logo/colors reflect the area's port-and-sea connection.
