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Chengdu International School

成都爱思瑟国际学校

Expatriate
English

Chengdu International School, founded in 1997, is Chengdu's first international school. WASC-accredited and non-profit, managed by the International Schools Consortium, it offers an American curriculum with AP courses from early childhood through Grade 12 for the expatriate community.

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Last Updated on 7th June, 2026

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City

Chengdu

School Phases

G1 to G12

Annual Fees

$34K - $35K

Phone Number

+86-28-6517-5228

Prospectus

Data Sources

Compiled from publicly available sources

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Main Campus

No. 60, Shuijianhe South Road,Jinjiang District

Description

Chengdu International School (CDIS), also called Chengdu International School of Excellence, is a key American-style international school in Southwest China. Founded in 1997, it’s located in Jinjiang District, Chengdu. The school has grown with the city’s rapid international growth and educational c…

Summary of School

Academic Sub-Curriculum

Academic Sub-Curriculum

  • American Tracks
  • AP Capstone Diploma Program
  • AP Electives
  • GAC-ACT
Exam Boards

Exam Boards

  • ACT Education Solutions
  • College Board
Academic Qualification Awards

Academic Qualification Awards

  • American High School Diploma
  • AP Seminar and Research Certificate
  • College Credit and Placement
  • Global Assessment Certificate

Language of Instruction

English

School Type

Expatriate

Duration Established

29 Years

Student To Teacher Ratio

9:1

Academic Year

Primary (September-June), Mid (September-June), High (September-June)

Extra Languages offered

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Chinese Language Support

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School Bus

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Boarding Availability

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Scholarships

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About School

Educational Philosophy

Mission: "To educate students with integrity and love, nurturing exceptional citizens with global impact." • Vision: To become a globally recognized institution fostering lifelong learners and community leaders. • Values: Student-centeredness, integrity, academic excellence, cultural diversity, and service-oriented ethos .


Key Achievements

Accreditations: WASC (2007), NCCT (2009), and ACAMIS membership. • Academic Performance: 74% of AP students scored ≥3/5 in 2023; graduates admitted to MIT, UCLA, and UCL . • Facilities: 85,000㎡ campus with STEM labs, arts centers, and lakeside learning spaces .

  1. International Curriculum Integration: Combines American scholastic materials with Chinese foundational education, emphasizing holistic development in academics, critical thinking, creativity, and leadership.
  2. Bilingual Education: Offers dual-language immersion programs, with over 80% English instruction in primary and secondary grades, fostering strong language proficiency.
  3. Experienced Faculty: Comprises over 300 qualified foreign educators from the U.S., Canada, Australia, and Europe, many holding advanced degrees and international teaching certifications.
  4. Diverse Extracurricular Activities: Provides robotics, arts, sports, and community service programs, along with partnerships for social impact projects.
  5. World-Class Campus: Features state-of-the-art facilities, including a lakefront campus, sports complexes, and hotel-standard dormitories, designed to support experiential learning.
  6. Accreditation & Recognition: Accredited by WASC and NCCT, ensuring globally recognized diplomas and alignment with U.S. and Chinese educational standards.
  1. AP Exam Results: • In the 2023–2024 academic year, students achieved a 100% pass rate across 13 AP subjects, with 74% scoring ≥3 on AP exams . • Advanced Placement (AP) Capstone graduates met rigorous requirements, including ≥3 scores in two year-long seminars and four additional AP courses .

  2. Global Admissions: • The 2023–2024 cohort secured admissions to QS World Top 100 universities, including institutions in the U.S., U.K., Canada, and Australia . • Graduates typically receive offers from top-tier universities such as Ivy League schools, U.S. News Top 30, and Russell Group universities .

  3. Academic Rigor: • Students averaged 7 AP courses during Grades 9–12, with rigorous preparation in STEM, humanities, and arts through integrated STEAM programs . • The school emphasizes critical thinking and research skills, evidenced by AP Seminar/Research projects scored on a 1–5 scale .

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