Affiliated School of JNU Foshan

What Affiliated School of JNU Foshan does

Affiliated School of JNU Foshan (佛山暨大港澳子弟学校) is a private K-12 international school in Foshan, Guangdong Province, China, that opened in September 2023. It is the third campus under the ASJ Group's "One Brand, Three Campuses" structure, following the Guangzhou and Dongguan campuses, and operates under the institutional backing of Jinan University (暨南大学), historically positioned as China's "Highest Institution for Overseas Chinese." The school targets students holding Hong Kong, Macau, or Taiwan residency, overseas Chinese nationals, and foreign passport holders, delivering a curriculum anchored in the Hong Kong education framework with integrated IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) content. It sits on a 46 mu site with approximately 40,000 square meters of built area and is designed for a planned capacity of 1,200 students.

The school achieved IB World School authorization in December 2025, holds Cambridge English Official Examination Center designation, and received Duke of Edinburgh's International Award China authorization in September 2024. It is designated a Guangdong Provincial Key Construction Project, reflecting provincial-level support for cross-border education infrastructure in the Greater Bay Area. Enrollment reached 630+ students by 2025, more than doubling from 250+ in its first academic year. Reported graduate placement outcomes include 92% admission to mainland China's "211 Project" universities and 52% admission to Hong Kong's top three universities, supported by strategic partnerships with multiple Hong Kong and Macau universities for principal's recommendation admissions pathways.

The school's revenue model is B2C tuition-based, charging individual families recurring annual fees (specific figures are not publicly disclosed). Leadership includes Tan Ri-Xu (谭日旭) as overall principal and Zhang Ye (张晔) as campus principal, with board governance under Chairman Deng Qiang-Guang (邓强光), Director of Hong Kong Vigor Education Group. No funding rounds, M&A activity, or external investment are disclosed.

Name

Affiliated School of JNU Foshan

Legal name

佛山暨大港澳子弟学校

Website

https://asjfoshan.org.cn

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Affiliated School of JNU Foshan is a private K-12 international school opened in September 2023, serving Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and overseas Chinese students with a Hong Kong-aligned curriculum and IB PYP integration, operating as part of ASJ Group's three-campus network under Jinan University.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 International Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Under-18 / High School-to-University Foundation Pathways (EDAIAJAI)

Keywords

• K-12 international education
• Hong Kong curriculum
• IB PYP programme
• HKDSE preparation
• Trilingual bilingual schooling

Headquarters

HQ city

Foshan

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Primary revenue from school tuition fees charged to enrolled students. The school is a private international school serving港澳台侨及外籍学生.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Affiliated School of JNU Foshan (佛山暨大港澳子弟学校) is a private K-12 international school providing a 12-year through-train education (Primary G1-G6, Junior Secondary S1-S3, Senior Secondary S4-S6) built on the Hong Kong curriculum framework and integrated with the IB Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) philosophy. It serves students from Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, overseas Chinese communities and foreign national families in the Greater Bay Area, offering HKDSE and Joint Entrance Examination (港澳台侨联考) pathways for university admission in Hong Kong, mainland China and abroad.

Product overview

Affiliated School of JNU Foshan (佛山暨大港澳子弟学校) is a K-12 international school offering a comprehensive educational portfolio centered on the Hong Kong curriculum framework, integrated with IB international education philosophy. The core offerings include the K-12 through-train system, HKDSE courses for university preparation, Joint Entrance Examination courses for mainland university admission, and IB PYP primary program. Supporting programs include ECA (Extracurricular Activities) across five domains, SEL (Social Emotional Learning) curriculum, Biliteracy and Trilingualism education, House System, and Duke of Edinburgh's International Award. The school serves students from Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and overseas, providing multiple pathways to university admission in Hong Kong, mainland China, and internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Through-Train Education System A comprehensive K-12 education system spanning primary (G1-G6), junior secondary (S1-S3) and senior secondary (S4-S6) levels, implementing the Hong Kong curriculum as the core framework with IB international education philosophy integration. Aimed at students from Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and overseas Chinese families.
• Hong Kong HKDSE Course (Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination Course) Three-year full-time senior secondary programme preparing students for the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination, enabling university applications in Hong Kong, mainland China and internationally. Aimed at senior secondary students seeking HKDSE certification.
• Joint Entrance Examination Course (港澳台侨联考课程) Specialised examination preparation course for students from Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and overseas Chinese applying to mainland Chinese universities, using independently developed teaching materials with small-class instruction and tiered academic tutoring.
• IB Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme for primary students (G1-G6), emphasising inquiry-based learning, transdisciplinary themes, and developing students as lifelong learners with global perspective and national identity. Authorised by the International Baccalaureate Organisation.
• Extracurricular Activities (ECA) Programme Comprehensive extracurricular programme organised into five core domains — Visual and Performing Arts, Sports, STEM and Innovation Workshops, Language and Culture, and Academics — promoting multidimensional student development.
• Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Curriculum Social emotional learning programme based on the CASEL framework and integrated with Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence's RULER approach, covering self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making.
• Biliteracy and Trilingualism Education Trilingual education programme emphasising Mandarin, English and Cantonese, with English-taught subjects, Chinese heritage studies, and differentiated Cantonese instruction based on student proficiency levels.
• House System House system assigning all students and staff to one of four Houses (Pegasus, Phoenix, Lion, Wolf), fostering community identity, friendly competition and cross-grade connections.
• Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Programme Globally recognised youth award programme providing students with platforms to develop leadership, initiative and creativity through service, physical recreation and skills activities. Operated under DofE China authorisation.
• Academic Excellence Scholarship Programme Multi-category scholarship programme for the 2024/2025 academic year including Subject/Competition Excellence Scholarship, Academic Excellence Scholarship (new students G10-G12), University Entrance Excellence Scholarship (top QS World Top 50 admits), and English Proficiency Scholarship (G10-G11 IELTS/TOEFL, G7-G9 English excellence). Maximum award is full tuition waiver.

Quantifiable outcome

• 92% of graduates reached 211 university standards in 2025 DSE results
• +4 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• University of Saint Joseph (澳门圣若瑟大学)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 September 2025Signed 'Principal's Recommendation Plan' cooperation memorandum with ASJ 'One Brand, Three Campuses' for student admission preferences.
• Hong Kong University Faculty of EngineeringminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 June 2025Visit by HKU Faculty of Engineering Vice Dean Dr. Fok Wai Lok and team for education exchange and cooperation discussion, exploring science and technology talent cultivation.
• Guangdong Soong Ching Ling FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2025Guangdong Soong Ching Ling Foundation leaders visited to cooperate on 'Aesthetic Education Public Welfare Class' project implementation, bringing art education to campus.
• Hong Kong Chinese Women's Club FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 March 2025Signed partnership agreement with Hong Kong Chinese Women's Club Foundation's leadership academy for youth development programs.
• Beijing Normal University - Hong Kong Baptist University (BNU-HKBU) United International CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 December 2024BNU-HKBU UIC signed a three-year strategic cooperation agreement with ASJ schools (Guangzhou/Dongguan/Foshan) to launch the 'Principal's Recommendation Admission Plan', establishing a seamless secondary-to-university pathway for students in the Greater Bay Area.
• Hong Kong Metropolitan UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 October 2024Signed 'Principal's Recommendation Plan' cooperation agreement for student admission.
• Hong Kong Metropolitan UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 September 2024Signed cooperation memorandum for 'Principal's Recommendation Plan' to provide students with preferential admission pathways.
• Education University of Hong Kong (香港教育大学)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 September 2024Signed cooperation memorandum covering teacher training, student admission, teaching practice, and talent development collaboration.
• Hong Kong Youth Association Leadership AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 September 2024ASJ 'One Brand, Three Campuses' signed partnership agreement with Hong Kong Youth Association Leadership Academy's 5th Anniversary celebration, establishing quality education development platform for youth.
• Ji Hua Middle School (佛山市季华中学)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 September 2024Signed joint training program agreement to cultivate top innovative talents for the Greater Bay Area, leveraging each school's educational strengths.
• Hong Kong Chu Hai College of Higher EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2024Signed 'Principal's Recommendation Plan' cooperation agreement providing admission preferences for ASJ graduates.
• Jinan University School of Foreign StudiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 May 2024Signed and unveiled graduate internship base at Foshan ASJ, providing practical training opportunities for graduate students in foreign language education.
• Shimen Middle School (石门中学)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 May 2024Launched 'Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Top Innovative Talent Joint Training Program'. The program integrates Hong Kong DSE curriculum with mainland high school education, creating unique pathways for students to access both Hong Kong and mainland universities.
• Jinan University (暨南大学)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2023Founded under the guidance of Jinan University, the 'Highest Institution for Overseas Chinese'. The school adopts governance and curriculum model inspired by international schools for children of foreign personnel, benefiting from Jinan University's century-long experience in overseas Chinese education.
• Sister Schools (姊妹学校) - Multiple Hong Kong SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished sister school relationships with numerous Hong Kong schools including Hong Kong Baptist Convention Primary School, Cheng Chi Hang Secondary School, Fukien Secondary School Affiliated School, Hong Kong Buddhist Wun Tsuen Secondary School, St. Francis Canossian College, Hong Kong & Macau Jockey Club Ti-I College, Sha Tin Government Secondary School, Cheung Sha Wan Catholic Secondary School, Po Kok Primary School, and others for student exchange and cultural programs.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Utahloy International School Guangzhou: Long-established international school in Guangzhou with IB PYP/MYP/DP programs serving a comparable mix of expatriate and returning-Chinese families in the GBA.
• Yew Chung International School (YCIS): Long-running bilingual international school in mainland China with campuses in GBA (Guangzhou, Shenzhen). Targets similar cross-border and expatriate families, uses IB PYP/MYP framework — directly comparable curriculum model and student profile.
• Affiliated School of JNU for HK & Macao Students (Dongguan): Third ASJ Group campus (Dongguan), sharing curriculum, branding, and Jinan University affiliation with Foshan ASJ. Comparable in target segment (HK/Macau families in GBA) and HKDSE/JEE pathway focus.
• Keystone Academy (Beijing): Top-tier Chinese international school combining Chinese national curriculum with IB PYP/MYP/DP — a structurally similar model to Foshan ASJ's HK+IB framework blend, though at higher price point and longer operating history.
• Vanke Meisha Academy (Shenzhen): Premium Shenzhen-based K-12 international school known for strong university placements, targeting affluent GBA families. Competitor for the same cross-border/HKDSE-adjacent student pool as Foshan ASJ.
• Affiliated School of JNU for HK & Macao Students (Guangzhou): Sister Guangzhou campus within the same ASJ Group (Affiliated School of Jinan University), running the same Hong Kong curriculum + IB framework for HK/Macau/Taiwan/overseas Chinese families. Operates as a flagship of the 'One Brand, Three Campuses' model and is the most directly comparable peer.
• Shenzhen College of International Education (SCIE): Established GBA international school focused on HKDSE preparation with strong Hong Kong university placement track record. Most direct comparator for Foshan ASJ's HKDSE pathway and HK student demographic.

Broad incumbents

• Dulwich College International (China network): Established premium international school network with multiple GBA campuses (Shanghai, Beijing, Suzhou, Zhuhai, Hong Kong). Targets similar affluent cross-border families with British/international curriculum — broader incumbent competitor for premium international school fees.
• Nord Anglia International School Guangzhou: Premium international school operator with strong GBA presence; competes for the same affluent expatriate and cross-border family market with a globally branded IB/English curriculum.

Regional players

• Hong Kong Chinese Women's Club College (HK): Well-known Hong Kong secondary school providing HKDSE preparation and university pathways, signing Principal's Recommendation agreements with ASJ Group. Comparable in HKDSE curriculum and HK student profile, though mainland operating model differs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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