Top International Schools in China

Overview: British National Curriculum, IGCSE · 2–18 · CN¥245K–CN¥373K

Dulwich College Beijing (DCB) is a leading private day school in Beijing for ages 3–18, offering a British-style curriculum (IGCSE and IB Diploma) with a dual-language early years program. Founded in 2005, the school has grown to over 1,600 students from 40+ nationalities, all holding non-Chinese passports. DCB consistently achieves outstanding exam results — including an IB average of 38.6 in 2025 with 100% pass rate — and places 100% of graduates in universities worldwide. The school's mission is for students to 'Live Worldwise,' becoming confident, compassionate, and future-ready global citizens through a balanced program of academics, arts, athletics, and service.

Overview: British National Curriculum, IGCSE · 2–18 · CN¥228.6K–CN¥336K

AISL Harrow Beijing, established in 2005, is a prestigious British-curriculum international school in Beijing offering education from Early Years through Year 13. The school follows Harrow London's 450-year heritage, delivering Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level qualifications with a holistic, personalized approach. With approximately 900 students from 26 nationalities, the school balances academic excellence in science, humanities, arts, and sports with strong character development. Graduates consistently gain admission to world-leading universities including Oxford, Cambridge, and Ivy League institutions. The school motto 'Educational Excellence for Life and Leadership' encapsulates its mission to cultivate both knowledge and virtue.

Overview: British National Curriculum, IGCSE · 2–18 · CN¥275.2K–CN¥399K

Harrow Shanghai is a prestigious British-curriculum international day school located in Pudong, Shanghai, serving students aged 1.5 to 18 (Pre-Nursery through Year 13). Founded in 2016 as the fourth Harrow international school globally, it combines the 450-year heritage of Harrow School London with the dynamism of modern Shanghai, blending Eastern and Western educational traditions. The school delivers outstanding academic outcomes—averaging 67% A*/A at A-Level and 88% A*/A at IGCSE—while nurturing leadership, arts, and sport through a rich co-curricular programme. Its modern 37,000 sqm campus features two indoor sports halls, an Olympic-length swimming pool, 12 science labs, a drama studio, and a two-level library. Graduates go on to leading universities worldwide including Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, UCL, and LSE.

Overview: A-Level, IB Diploma · 2–18 · CN¥239.6K–CN¥350.3K

The British School of Beijing, Shunyi (BSB Shunyi) is a leading international day school operated by Nord Anglia Education, serving approximately 1,500 students aged 18 months to 18 years from over 60 nationalities. The school delivers a personalised, challenging British-framework curriculum culminating in IGCSE and IB Diploma qualifications, consistently achieving an average IB score of 37 against a world average of 33. Situated in Beijing's Shunyi district, BSB Shunyi fosters a diverse, inclusive community that nurtures creative, resilient and academically excellent global citizens. The school is a member of COBIS and inspected under the BSO programme, reflecting its commitment to the highest British international school standards.

Overview: A-Level, IB Diploma · 2–18 · CN¥292.4K–CN¥391K

Wellington College International Shanghai is a prestigious British international day school located in Pudong, Shanghai, founded in 2014 as the second Wellington College school in China. Serving approximately 1,600 students from over 40 nationalities across Early Years through Year 13, the school offers the Cambridge IGCSE and IB Diploma programmes. Its expansive 46,000 m² riverfront campus features world-class sports, arts, and academic facilities including two swimming pools, a theatre, and a robotics lab. Guided by the motto 'Be You, Be More', Wellington Shanghai cultivates globally-minded graduates who consistently achieve outstanding IB results well above the world average.

Overview: AP, IB Diploma · 5–18 · CN¥289.8K–CN¥324K

Keystone Academy is an innovative K–12 day and boarding school in Beijing's Shunyi district, offering a bilingual liberal arts education that blends Chinese and Western educational traditions. Founded in 2014, it now enrolls approximately 1,670 students from foundation year through Grade 12, taught in both English and Chinese. The school follows an inquiry-based approach in primary (IPC), the IB Middle Years Programme in Grades 6–10, and the IB Diploma Programme in Grades 11–12, delivering consistently outstanding IB results well above the global average. With a 1:8 student-teacher ratio, 200+ co-curricular activities, and a vibrant residential community, Keystone cultivates character, global-mindedness, and a deep sense of Chinese cultural identity.