IB Schools in China

Published on 17 Aug 2023

Choosing an International School

General Article

The International Baccalaureate, also commonly known as the IB, is a comprehensive curriculum that is taught in more than 150 countries all across the world. Comprising four age-targeted programmes, the IB Programme takes an integrated approach to education, nurturing intellectual, personal, emotional, and social skills. The International Baccalaureate Organisation aims to create a better, more peaceful world by teaching students to think more critically and independently, and how to inquire with care and logic.

The four programmes that are offered by the IB Programme are the Primary Years Programme (PYP), from ages three to 12, the Middle Years Programme (MYP), from ages 11 to 16, the Diploma Programme (DP), from ages 16 to 19, and the Careers-Related Programme, from ages 16 to 19. Each of these programmes stands on its own merits. Students do not need to complete the PYP and MYP to study for the IB Diploma.

Entry Requirements

International schools in China are typically open to students from a variety of backgrounds including children of expatriates living in China, Chinese nationals who have spent a significant time abroad or hold a foreign passport, foreign students and Chinese students who have returned to China after living overseas.

It is important to note that the admission requirements and policies of international schools in China may vary so it’s best to check with the respective school for more information on eligibility.

Here is a list of international schools in China that offer the IB. The schools are categorised based on their offerings.

IB PYP

1. Beijing Huijia Kindergarten

2. Beijing Royal Kindergarten

3. Changsha WES Academy

4. Chengdu Hi-tech Zone Golden Apple Meiyu Kindergarten

5. Chengdu Parkview PYP Kindergarten

6. Etonhouse International School

7. Foshan EtonHouse International School

8. Guangzhou Huamei International School

9. IVY Kindergarten of Tongzhou District, Beijing

IB PYP + IB MYP