Léman International School Chengdu

What Léman International School Chengdu does

Léman International School Chengdu is a private international school located in Chengdu's Tianfu New Area, China, serving expatriate and internationally-minded families across Early Years (ages 2-4), Primary (ages 5-11), and Secondary (ages 12-18) programs. The school operates on a 50-acre campus featuring two full-sized artificial soccer fields, a 25-meter six-lane heated pool, a 400-meter track, indoor volleyball courts, and extensive cross-country trails, with class sizes maintained at approximately 15 students to support individualised instruction. It delivers internationally recognised curricula — Early Years Foundation Stage, primary years programme, IB Middle Years Programme, and IB Diploma Programme — supplemented by Global Perspectives, EAL support, special education, psychological counselling, and university counselling services.

The school is a wholly-owned operating unit of Nord Anglia Education (LSE: NAE.L), a publicly listed premium education group operating more than 80 schools worldwide. Through this affiliation, Léman Chengdu accesses the Global Campus platform connecting students with peers and alumni across the network, exclusive teacher training through Nord Anglia University, and shared curriculum resources. The school recruits internationally experienced teachers holding UK Qualified Teacher Status, many with master's degrees, and reports academic outcomes placing it in the top 1.8% of global IBDP providers, with a seven-year average IB score of 38.2 against a global average of 32 and 75% of graduates entering top-100 universities.

Revenue is generated through annual tuition subscriptions across the three program tiers, with financial aid available for eligible families; specific pricing is not publicly disclosed and is communicated through the admissions process. GTM is sales-led and admissions-driven, relying on open days, campus tours, virtual discovery meetings, direct admissions enquiry, and a multi-channel digital presence spanning Xiaohongshu, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Customer base spans roughly 30 nationalities, with concentration risk distributed across many individual family relationships rather than corporate contracts.

Name

Léman International School Chengdu

Legal name

Léman International School Chengdu

Website

https://lis-chengdu.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Léman International School Chengdu is a private international school in Chengdu, China, serving expatriate and globally minded families from Early Years through IB Diploma. Operating as part of Nord Anglia Education's 80+ school network, it delivers small-class international curricula on a 50-acre premium campus.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

International Curriculum Early Learning Academies (e.g., IB Early Years) (EDACADAK), Academic Tutoring Services (Subject-Specific & General) (EDAJALAA)

Keywords

• International school education
• IB diploma programme
• Primary secondary education
• Early years foundation
• University preparation counselling

Headquarters

HQ city

Chengdu

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: Primary revenue from tuition fees charged to enrolled students across Early Years, Primary, and Secondary programs. The school offers financial aid to eligible families.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Léman International School Chengdu delivers a full international school education pathway from Early Years (ages 2-4) through Secondary (ages 12-18) on a 50-acre campus in Chengdu, China. Core academic programs include the Early Years Foundation Stage, Primary curriculum, IB Middle Years Programme, and IB Diploma Programme, with small class sizes of approximately 15 students. The school supplements academics with learning support (EAL, special education, counselling), university counselling, after-school activities, and access to Nord Anglia's Global Campus platform connecting students across 80+ premium schools worldwide.

Product overview

Léman International School Chengdu offers a comprehensive international education from Early Years (ages 2-4) through Secondary (ages 12-18), delivered as a unified school programme. The core academic offerings span Early Years Foundation Stage, Primary, IB Middle Years Programme, and IB Diploma Programme, supplemented by the Global Perspectives curriculum from Year 9. Academic programmes are complemented by learning support services (EAL, special education, psychological counselling), university counselling, and after-school activities spanning arts, sports, and technical skills. The school integrates with Nord Anglia Education's Global Campus platform for cross-school collaboration. All offerings are unified under the school's academic excellence mission, with small class sizes (approximately 15 students) enabling personalized learning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Years Programme Early childhood education programme for children ages 2 to 4 years old, following the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum with small class sizes of approximately 15 students and play-based learning.
• Primary Programme Primary education programme for students ages 5 to 11 years old, focusing on building strong academic foundations and developing confident, kind, and independent learners in small classes of about 15.
• IB Middle Years Programme International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme for secondary students ages 12 to 14, preparing them for the IB Diploma with a focus on academic rigour and global perspectives.
• IB Diploma Programme International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for students ages 16-18, consistently achieving an average score of 38.2 points (vs global 32), placing the school in the top 1.8% of global IBDP schools.
• Learning Support Services Comprehensive support services including an English as an Additional Language (EAL) Department, special education, psychological counselling, and inclusion services led by the Head of Inclusion.
• University Counselling Dedicated University Counsellor guides students through university preparation and applications, with 3 out of 4 graduates accepted into world's top 100 universities including Oxford, Tsinghua, Imperial College London, LSE, UC Berkeley, and NYU.
• After-School Activities Wide range of after-school activities spanning arts, technical skills, and sports, including clubs, national trips across China, and international trips to destinations like Tanzania and Léman Les Martinets.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average IB score of 38.2, over 19% higher than IB global average of 32 points
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Nord Anglia EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNord Anglia Education is the parent company and international family of 80+ premium schools. Léman International School Chengdu is part of this global network, providing access to Global Campus platform, exclusive training through Nord Anglia University, and worldwide connectivity with peers and alumni. Teachers undergo comprehensive induction into Nord Anglia standards and receive exclusive professional development opportunities.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• International School of Chengdu (Chengdu International School at Meishi): Meishi International School in Chengdu offers IB curriculum from Early Years through Diploma. Direct competitor for Chengdu families seeking IB-track international education.
• EtonHouse International School Chengdu: Premium international school in Chengdu from a Singapore-headquartered group offering IB pathways. Comparable as a competitor for premium international K-12 families in Chengdu.
• QSI International School of Chengdu: Non-profit international school in Chengdu serving diplomatic and expatriate communities with K-12 programs. Directly comparable as a Chengdu-based international school with IB/AP pathways.
• Wellington College International Chengdu: Premium UK-branded international school in Chengdu offering IGCSE and A-Levels/IB. Directly competes with Léman for affluent families seeking premium international education in Chengdu.
• Dulwich College Chengdu: Premium UK-branded international school in Chengdu with English National Curriculum and IGCSE/A-Level pathways. Directly competes with Léman in the premium Chengdu international K-12 segment.
• Chengdu International School (CDIS): One of the oldest international schools in Chengdu serving foreign passport-holders with K-12 education. Directly comparable as a Chengdu-based international K-12 school competing for the same expatriate families.

Regional players

• Keystone Academy: Beijing-based Chinese international school offering IB programmes and bilingual pathways. Comparable as a Chinese premium international school with IB curriculum, though operating in a different city.
• Yew Chung International School: Hong Kong-rooted international school group with operations across mainland China offering IB curriculum. Comparable as an established Greater China international school group operating in the same regulatory environment.
• Shanghai United International School: Large Chinese international school group operating multiple campuses offering IB and other international curricula. Comparable as a major mainland Chinese international school group with similar regulatory exposure.

Broad incumbents

• Nord Anglia Education (group / peer schools): Parent group operating 80+ premium schools globally including The British International School Shanghai and NAIS Hong Kong. Comparable as the operating group that owns Léman and shares the same curriculum, branding and platform.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCVsepbZRRV2Vyn5gygDaIpA
• Facebookfacebook.com/lemanchengdu
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lis-chengdu
• Instagraminstagram.com/leman.chengdu

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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