Canadian British Columbia International School Chengdu

China, Chengdu

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees Fees not listed

Ages 15 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 4000

Type Co-educational (boarding)

Opened 2012

Bus Service No

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Academic offering

Curriculum British Curriculum

Strengths BC Ministry of Education curriculum, SmartBoard classrooms, Part of historic Shishi High School, Canadian diploma pathway

Stages Secondary School, Senior Secondary School

Introduction

Canada British Columbia International Schools – Chengdu (CBC – Chengdu) operates on the Beihu Campus of Chengdu Shishi High School, located on Chengdu's northern city boundary. CBC – Chengdu has been in operation since 2012. The Beihu Campus hosts about 4,000 students; many reside in campus dormitories. The campus includes a stadium, track and field facility, gymnasium, and science laboratories, with staff and student dining halls, a bookstore, and a small supermarket. CBC – Chengdu uses BC textbooks and teacher resources for all subjects, aligned to the British Columbia offshore curriculum. Classrooms are equipped with SmartBoards and internet access, and there is a BC library. Access to the campus is via taxis, buses, and subway, with about a 30-minute trip to downtown Chengdu. The BC School Principal is Mr. Shaun Nish.

Beihu Campus of Chengdu Shishi High School, Chengdu, China

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The Essentials

Location

CBC – Chengdu operates on the Beihu Campus of Chengdu Shishi High School, on the northern perimeter of Chengdu. The Beihu Campus is part of the Shishi High School complex, with access to campus facilities and housing for some students. Transport to the campus is via taxis, city buses, and Chengdu's subway system, with about a 30-minute drive to downtown Chengdu.

Stages

CBC – Chengdu offers a British Columbia offshore program for Grades 10–12, leading to the British Columbia secondary-school diploma. Instruction is delivered in English.

Type

CBC – Chengdu is a private, for‑profit offshore school that operates on the campus of a public middle/high school. It is part of the Canada British Columbia International Schools network.

Additional learning support

Public information does not list formal Additional Learning Support (SEN) provisions for CBC – Chengdu. There are no detailed SEN facilities published in the offshore school profile.

Country affiliation

Affiliated with Canada (British Columbia) as a BC Offshore International School.

Religious affiliation

No religious affiliation is listed.

School day structure

Hours of instruction typically run from 7:55 a.m. to 5:25 p.m., with a mid-morning 30-minute exercise break and a mid-day break of about two hours. Classes may be arranged in semestered (80-minute blocks) or linear (40-minute blocks) formats.

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Fees

Application fees

- Application fee: Not published. No definitive, public amount for any one‑time or non‑refundable application fee could be located.

Tuition fees by school year / per term

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Billing schedule and payment terms

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Boarding / dormitory fees (if applicable)

- Boarding availability: The parent campus (Chengdu Shishi Middle School) operates campus dormitories and many students are housed in dormitories. However, no public schedule of boarding or dormitory fees, nor boarding payment terms, was found.

Other costs (uniforms, books, extracurriculars, transport, capital levies, deposits, enrolment fees, etc.)

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Refund information

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Fee payment options (bank transfer, credit card, local currency cash, online payment platforms, third‑party remittance services)

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Academics

Curriculum

CBC – Chengdu delivers the British Columbia offshore curriculum on the Beihu Campus of Chengdu Shishi High School, with instruction in English and access to BC textbooks and a dedicated BC library. The program serves Grades 10–12 and leads to the British Columbia Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma). Graduation requires a minimum of 80 BC credits, including 52 credits from required courses in core areas (Language Arts/English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Career Life Education/Connections, and Arts/ADST) and 28 elective credits, with at least 16 credits at the Grade 12 level and Language Arts 12 among them. Students take the same electronic Graduation Assessments as BC students, under BC Ministry of Education standards. The offshore program is delivered by BC-certified teachers and the instruction is in English.

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Admissions

Step 1: Submit the online application; it must be accompanied by a non-refundable application fee of 3,000 RMB. A School Recommendation Form must be completed by a teacher, counselor, or principal at the current school and emailed to the designated admissions address. Supporting documents are required as part of the initial submission.

Step 2: The admissions team reviews the online application and supporting documents. Additional documents may be requested if needed. Families are notified when the review is complete.

Step 3: Successful applicants are invited to participate in an admissions interview; for Early Childhood Center and Elementary School, the interview format is tailored for younger students, while Secondary School has its own interview path. An assessment may be conducted to evaluate English and mathematics skills. The admissions office coordinates scheduling with families.

Step 4: The final decision is communicated to families, with outcomes including acceptance, rejection, or placement on a waiting pool. If accepted, families receive the next steps to complete enrollment. Enrollment steps may include submitting any requested medical forms or other documentation before classes begin.

Waitlist

CBC Chengdu does not publish a waitlist or pool policy in publicly accessible materials. The absence of a published waiting pool detail is observable on the CBC Chengdu page. For comparison, Chengdu International School notes a waiting pool policy that dissolves at the end of the school year and requires re-application for the following year.

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FAQs

Where is Canadian British Columbia International School Chengdu located?

CBC – Chengdu operates on the Beihu Campus of Chengdu Shishi High School on the northern perimeter of Chengdu, with about a 30-minute trip to downtown. The campus is accessible by taxi, city bus and Chengdu's subway system.

What age range and grades does the school serve?

The program serves students aged 15 to 18 and covers Grades 10–12. It leads to the British Columbia secondary-school graduation credential.

What curriculum does CBC – Chengdu deliver?

CBC – Chengdu delivers the British Columbia offshore curriculum using BC textbooks and teacher resources, aligned to BC Ministry standards. Instruction is in English and the program leads to the British Columbia Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma).

How do I apply to CBC – Chengdu and what are the main steps?

Applications begin with an online submission accompanied by a non‑refundable application fee and a School Recommendation Form completed by a current teacher, counselor or principal. The admissions team reviews documents, may request further materials, invites successful applicants to an interview and possible English and math assessment, and then communicates the final decision with next steps for enrollment.

Is the application fee refundable?

The application fee is non‑refundable as part of the stated admissions process. Specific published amounts for the application fee are not provided in public fee materials.

Does CBC – Chengdu publish a waitlist or waiting‑pool policy?

CBC – Chengdu does not publish a waitlist or waiting‑pool policy in publicly accessible materials, so no formal published procedure for a waiting pool is available. Families are informed of outcomes as part of the admissions decision process.

What diploma do students receive on graduation and what are the credit requirements?

Graduating students receive the British Columbia Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma). Graduation requires a minimum of 80 BC credits, including at least 52 credits in required core areas and 28 elective credits, with at least 16 credits at Grade 12 level and Language Arts 12 included among Grade 12 requirements.

How are students assessed for BC graduation at CBC – Chengdu?

Students take the same electronic Graduation Assessments used by BC students, administered under British Columbia Ministry of Education standards. The offshore program follows BC assessment and certification procedures.

Are teachers certified by British Columbia and what language is instruction delivered in?

The offshore program is delivered by BC‑certified teachers and instruction is provided in English. The program uses BC textbooks and a dedicated BC library to support teaching and learning.

What sports facilities are available on the Beihu Campus?

The Beihu Campus includes a stadium, track and field facility, and a gymnasium that CBC students can access. These facilities are shared within the Chengdu Shishi High School campus environment.

What academic facilities does the school have on campus?

Academic facilities include a 40‑station computer lab, additional computer labs, physics and biology science laboratories, classrooms equipped with SmartBoards and internet access, and a small BC library. There are also staff and student dining halls and an on‑site bookstore.

Is boarding available at CBC – Chengdu and what are the housing arrangements?

Boarding is provided on the Beihu Campus through Chengdu Shishi Middle School dormitories, and many students are housed on campus. Public materials do not specify detailed boarding models or a published schedule of boarding fees.

Does CBC – Chengdu publish its Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision?

Publicly available sources do not list formal SEN provisions for CBC – Chengdu, and the school's capacity to accommodate specific SEN categories cannot be confirmed from those sources. Families requiring SEN support are advised to discuss individual needs directly with admissions.

Is there English as an Additional Language (EAL) support at the school?

Public information confirms that instruction is in English but does not disclose specific EAL programs or targeted EAL support services for CBC – Chengdu. The presence and scope of any EAL provision are not detailed in available materials.

What mental wellbeing and safeguarding information does the school publish?

Public sources do not provide detailed descriptions of mental wellbeing services, counseling staff or published safeguarding policies specific to CBC – Chengdu. No explicit public documentation of school‑wide wellbeing or child‑protection procedures is provided in the available materials.

Is CBC – Chengdu co‑educational and does it offer boarding?

Yes, the school is co‑educational and boarding is available on the Beihu Campus via dormitory housing operated by Chengdu Shishi Middle School. Specifics of boarding arrangements beyond on‑site dormitories are not detailed publicly.

What are the typical school hours and timetable structure?

Instruction typically runs from 7:55 a.m. to 5:25 p.m., with a mid‑morning 30‑minute exercise break and a mid‑day break of about two hours. Classes may be scheduled in semestered 80‑minute blocks or linear 40‑minute blocks depending on arrangement.

What dining and on‑campus shopping options exist for students?

The Beihu Campus provides staff and student dining halls and a small on‑site supermarket, plus a campus bookstore. Specific menus, dietary accommodations and snack options are not detailed in public materials.

Is CBC – Chengdu officially recognised by the British Columbia education authorities?

Yes, CBC – Chengdu operates under the British Columbia offshore school framework and is overseen through an Offshore School Representative, indicating formal alignment with BC standards. The campus participates in the BC Provincial Graduation Program.

Does the CBC system include the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma option?

The CBC framework includes the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme at the system level, indicating the network's provision for a globally recognised pre‑university curriculum. Specific operational details about IB Diploma delivery at the Chengdu campus are not extensively detailed in public materials.

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