Zhuhai International School (China)

What Zhuhai International School (China) does

Zhuhai International School (ZIS) is a private international school located on QiAo Island in Tang Jia, Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, China, serving students from Early Years (age 3) through Grade 12. The school delivers the full International Baccalaureate continuum, offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP), and holds triple accreditation from CIS, WASC, and the IB Organization. Its core academic offering is supplemented by an on-campus boarding programme, a university guidance programme that begins in Grade 8, multilingual offerings across English, Chinese, French, Spanish, Japanese, German, and Korean, and experiential learning through the 'Week Without Walls' programme.

ZIS generates revenue primarily through recurring annual tuition and boarding fees, with additional streams from transportation, meal plans, application and enrollment fees, a one-time development fee, and external IB examination fees. Pricing tiers are disclosed publicly with RMB-denominated fees, a sibling discount structure (5% for first sibling, 10% for others), and a non-refundable 10,000 RMB enrollment deposit credited toward tuition. The school operates a direct-to-consumer go-to-market model, relying on its website (zischina.com, powered by NovaEd Digital Solutions), WeChat Official Account, Open House events, and word-of-mouth referrals to drive enrollment. Grade 6-12 students are required to bring personal laptops under a BYOD policy, and the school serves both local Chinese and international families, with documented graduate placements at universities across the UK, Europe, Hong Kong, North America, Canada, Australia, and the Asia-Pacific region. The school is led by Head of School Ms Evi Singleton and operates as an independent private institution with no disclosed parent company, funding rounds, or public listing.

Name

Zhuhai International School (China)

Legal name

Zhuhai International School

Website

https://zischina.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Zhuhai International School is a private, triple-accredited (CIS, WASC, IB) international school on QiAo Island, Zhuhai, China, delivering the full IB continuum from Early Years through Grade 12, plus boarding and university guidance, to local and expatriate families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (611710), Language Schools (611630)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Overseas Boarding School Enrollment & Placement (EDAIAHAA), On-Ground Orientation, Travel, Transfers & Logistics Support (EDAIAHAL)

Keywords

• International K-12 education
• IB continuum programs
• Boarding school services
• University guidance counseling
• Early years education

Headquarters

HQ city

Zhuhai

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Annual tuition fees for educational programs spanning Early Years to Grade 12. The school offers sibling discounts: 5% for first sibling and 10% for other siblings on tuition fees.
2. Boarding Fees: All-inclusive annual boarding fee covering housing, daily meals, professional supervision, and full boarding services. No discounts apply to boarding fees.
3. Application and Enrollment Fees: Application fee of 3,000 RMB (non-refundable) and enrollment deposit of 10,000 RMB (non-refundable, credited toward tuition).
4. Transportation Services: Annual school bus fees ranging from 5,800 RMB to 11,800 RMB depending on route (Huafa & Jida, Zhongshan, Tangjia, Golf Villa/Central lines).
5. Meal Services: Optional annual meal fee for daily lunch service featuring Asian and Western recipes. Nursery and Reception students receive morning snack and lunch included.
6. Development Fee: One-time non-refundable fee funding school facility investments. 5,000 RMB for first sibling, 10,000 RMB for second sibling. Returning families absent three or more years also subject to this fee.
7. External Examination Fees: Fees for external IB examinations: MYP 4,500 RMB, DP 9,000 RMB. Additional fees for specialized academic support and external courses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Zhuhai International School delivers a full International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum education from Early Years through Grade 12 (PYP, MYP, and DP), supported by an on-campus residential boarding programme, a structured university guidance and college counseling programme starting in Grade 8, co-curricular student activities, and multilingual language programmes. Educational services are sold directly to families via an annual tuition subscription model, with supplementary recurring fees for boarding, meals, and transportation, plus one-time application, enrollment, and development fees.

Product overview

Zhuhai International School (ZIS) offers a comprehensive IB continuum educational experience through three interconnected programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Early Years to Grade 5, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Grades 6-10, and the Diploma Programme (DP) for Grades 11-12. These core academic programmes are complemented by a Boarding Programme providing residential accommodation, a University Guidance Programme offering personalized counseling from Grade 8 onwards, and co-curricular Student Activities including language clubs, sports, and experiential learning through the Week Without Walls programme. The school also provides language education services supporting Chinese language acquisition alongside additional languages such as French, Spanish, Japanese, German, and Korean.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates accepted at leading global universities including King's College London, University of Toronto, University of Hong Kong, Nanyang Technological University, and University of Melbourne

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• International Baccalaureate OrganizationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerZIS is an authorized IB World School offering the complete IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP). The school follows IB curriculum frameworks and assessment standards, preparing students for the IB Diploma Programme and university admissions worldwide.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Shanghai American School (SAS): SAS is one of the largest and most established international schools in China, offering an American curriculum with AP and strong university placements. Comparable to ZIS as a premium K–12 international school serving expatriate and affluent Chinese families in China.
• Dulwich College International: Dulwich College International operates a network of premium British-curriculum international schools across China (Shanghai, Beijing, Suzhou, Zhuhai) and other Asian cities. Directly comparable to ZIS as a private, English-medium international school serving expatriate and affluent Chinese families in China with boarding and a strong university placement record.
• Nord Anglia Education (China): Nord Anglia operates premium international schools in major Chinese cities (Shanghai, Beijing, Ningbo, Guangzhou, etc.) and globally. Directly comparable to ZIS as a private premium K–12 international school with strong university placement results and a similar affluent-family customer base.
• Yew Chung International School (YCIS): Yew Chung International Schools operate in Shanghai, Beijing, Chongqing, and other Chinese cities, offering IB and IGCSE programs. Directly comparable to ZIS as a premium IB international school in China with bilingual and global curriculum emphasis.
• United World Colleges (UWC) China: UWC Changshu China is a premium IB-based international school with a residential program. Comparable to ZIS through its full IB continuum, residential/boarding model, and global university placement ethos.
• Keystone Academy: Keystone Academy in Beijing offers a Chinese-American bilingual IB curriculum (PYP, MYP, DP) with boarding. Directly comparable to ZIS as a premium IB-continuum school in China with boarding and bilingual instruction.

Regional players

• Canadian International School (CDIS / CIS Guangming): Canadian International School of Shenzhen is a premium international school in the Greater Bay Area offering IB and Canadian curriculum. Comparable to ZIS geographically (Pearl River Delta) and demographically (affluent Chinese and expatriate families).
• Hong Kong International School (HKIS): HKIS is a leading IB-based international school in Hong Kong serving similar demographics. Comparable to ZIS as a Greater Bay Area premium IB school, though it operates in a different jurisdiction and serves primarily Hong Kong-based families.
• Singapore American School (SAS): Singapore American School is a premium K–12 international school in Singapore with strong US university placements. Comparable to ZIS as a destination premium international school for affluent Asian families, though based in Singapore rather than mainland China.

Others

• Council of International Schools (CIS): CIS is the international accreditation body that has accredited ZIS. Included as an enabling/ecosystem organization that validates the school type but is not a competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/zhuhai-international-school

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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