The document describes three types of international schools: original expatriate schools with a single nationality curriculum and student body; broadly international schools with a modified foreign curriculum and diverse student/staff body; and local international schools with a curriculum adapted from one country but mainly local host country students and parents. It also provides information on the International Baccalaureate (IB) program offered at most international schools, including the four IB programs, goals of developing learners who are inquirers and thinkers, and global reach. Annual tuition costs for international schools in China ranges from $18,000-$40,500 depending on grade level.

1. Original Expatriate
Curriculum, teaching staff and children from
a single, expatriate nationality
Broadly International
Curriculum modified from one country, but
children, parents and staff from a broad mix
of countries
Local International and Bilingual Schools
Curriculum adapted from a single country but
children and parents are mainly from the host
national country
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Developed independently of
government /national systems
Encourages students to consider
global/local contexts
Fosters critical thinking.
Over 4000 schools globally teach IB Programs
In 3 languages: Spanish, English & French
Caring
Thinkers Communicators
Balanced
KnowledgeableInquirers
Reflective
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Principled Open-minded Risk-takers
*Prices are approximate ranges, and some schools may fall outside of the ranges mentioned
Pre-K
Primary
Junior
Senior
$18,000 - $24,000
$28,500 - $33,750
$30,000 - $26,000
$30,750 - $40,500
3 Types of International schools
The IB program is considered to be the
“gold standard”for education globally, and is
available at most international schools
There are currently 4 different IB Programs
The IB program is designed to develop learners
who are:
https://www.edvectus.com/pages/types-of-international-schools
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_international_schools_in_China
http://www.ibo.org/
However, educating your child abroad can come with
a hefty price tag...
Annual education cost in USD*
Distribution of international schools in China
Other (36%)
Shanghai (30%)
Beijing (21%)
Guangzhou (15%)
Shenzhen (6%)
International schools are typically defined as:
schools that use a curriculum that is different
from the local host country.
Career-related: Ages 16-19
Primary: Ages 3-12 Middle: Ages 11-16
Diploma: Ages 16-19