International Schools in Guangzhou

Ages 2-18 · IB · Huangpu / Science City · ~2,200 students

ISASC is the largest IB school in Guangzhou and one of the most ambitious campuses built in mainland China in the last decade. The scale and facilities are hard to argue with - but the Huangpu location and ongoing leadership changes are the main things to investigate before committing.

Ages 2-18 · IB, British · Liwan · ~1,500 students

ISA Liwan is the newest and most ambitious campus in Guangzhou's international school market, with the broadest curriculum offer of any school in this guide. The central Liwan location is genuinely rare - most international schools are in the suburbs. It is too new to have a track record, so visit and ask hard questions about teaching quality before committing at these fee levels.

Ages 3-18 · IB, American · Yuexiu / Huangpu · ~1,081 students

If your company is paying and academic outcomes matter to you, AISG is the default choice in Guangzhou - ranked #1 in South China by both Forbes and Hurun in 2025, with a 2025 IB average of 33.7. Ask about leadership continuity and which campus your child would attend.

Ages 2-18 · IB · Baiyun · ~700 students

UISG is the only full IB day school in Guangzhou outside AISG, and the right fit for IB-committed families who want a smaller community, mother tongue support, or find AISG oversubscribed. Ask about teacher retention and IB Diploma results before the admissions visit.

Ages 1-18 · British · Baiyun · Contact school students

BSG is the strongest British-curriculum choice in Guangzhou, with IGCSE and A-Level results well above UK averages. The Baiyun location in the northern suburbs is the main practical consideration for families based elsewhere in the city.

Ages 4-18 · American, AP · Huangpu / Science City · ~1,200 students

BASIS is the right choice if you want a demanding American curriculum with strong AP results and university outcomes, and your child can handle a high academic workload. The Science City location and boarding programme make it particularly well suited to families relocating to Huangpu or those happy with the boarding option.

Ages 2-18 · British, Chinese · Huadu · ~550 students

YWIES is the most affordable British-curriculum school in this guide and the only realistic boarding option for families on a tighter budget. The Huadu location is genuinely remote - an hour or more from central Guangzhou - so it suits families based near the airport, boarders, or those for whom the fee saving justifies the commute.

Ages 2-18 · Canadian, IB · Panyu · ~500 students

CIS is the right school for families specifically seeking a Canadian pathway - the Alberta Diploma is widely accepted for North American university applications, and the Panyu campus is self-contained and well run. If IB or British A-levels are the priority, look elsewhere first.

Ages 12-18 · IB, British · Nansha · ~300 students

AIC is the only school in Guangzhou where Chinese nationals can sit the IB Diploma alongside international students, which makes it genuinely distinctive. At around 300 students in Grades 7 to 12 only, the community is small and the focus is entirely on pre-university outcomes - suited to families who want an intensive, results-driven environment for secondary and above.

Ages 6-18 · Canadian · Panyu · ~500 students

Clifford is a solid, affordable Canadian school in Panyu's Clifford Estates development - strong for families who want a smaller, community-focused school with AP options and don't need the IB. Ask about university destinations and current enrolment before applying.

Ages 3-18 · British, IB · Zengcheng · ~800 students

FCG is the right choice if you want a genuine British boarding school experience near Guangzhou without the fees of AISG or ISASC. The Zengcheng campus is a 45-to-60-minute drive from central Guangzhou - assess honestly whether the commute or boarding model fits your family before applying.

Ages 2-18 · IB, British · Tianhe / Longdong · ~200 students

GNIS is one of the few genuinely small, non-profit international schools in Guangzhou, and the right fit for families who want individual attention and IB or IGCSE without the scale of AISG or ISASC. Ask about fees directly and visit during the school day - a 200-student school lives or dies by its current community.