Step 1 Submission
Submit an online application at https://cdischina.com/admissions/apply
We have a rolling admissions policy and accept applications for new students
throughout the year.
Step 2 Paperwork
Submit the required paperwork, We will request supporting documents, and our liaisons will guide you through the process.
Step 3 Assessment
Visit the school and meet the CDlS team. We will invite you to the school for an interview and may ask your child to take an English and/or mathassessment test to support the application. We offer flexible options forfamilies who are applying from outside the country.
Step 4 Acceptance & Enrollment
If your child is accepted, we’ll ask you to complete a Student Medical Report,pay the enrollment fee, and get ready to start school classes.
Chengdu International School is a vibrant international community ofstudents, teachers, and parents in Chengdu, China, providing a transformative, holistic Foundations-12 international education program for expatriate children. As the oldest international school in Chengdu, we have served the international community for over 25 years. We were the first international school in western China to be certified to teach foreign students by the Ministry of Education, and we achieved accreditation and international recognition through cognia.
Individualized development in the classroom
We define individualized learning as customizing our educational services tofit students’ strengths, Our Student Services team and the assessments conducted throughout the year are resources that support their success.
Our Student Services
English Language Support collaborates with students and teachers to create opportunities for students” language development to thrive.
Learning Support meets students academic needs by customizing the learning process.
Wellbeing Counseling works together both inside and outside the classroom
to meet students’ social and emotional needs.
University Counseling partners with students and families to ensure a smooth transition after graduation.
Our assessments are well-rounded data sets that help us understandstudents’ strengths and areas of need through WIDA, MAP, IXL, and running records periodically throughout the year.
We plan for the success of our students by curating each student’s learningpath to prepare for college in mind. We offer an international, college-preparatory curriculum with Pre-AP, AP,and AP Capstone programs for highschool students..Students continue to receive AP Capstone Diplomas and AP Scholar with Distinction certificates year-to-year as part of this distinctiveprogram.
Dual Enrollment is available for students who want to take college-levelcourses through Grand Canyon University, a Higher Learning Commission approved institution, These courses allow eligible students to earn both university and high school credit simultaneously. Courses are completed within a seven to fifteen-week time frame and add additional academic rigor to astudent’s profile.
Graduates from the class of 2023-2024 were offered acceptances to the top 100global universities by Qs World University Rankings 2025:
Top 20 Qs World University Rankings 2024 for Art & Design:
We would also like to congratulate a recent alumni on their acceptance to Berklee College of Music, recognized as one of the top music colleges in the world.
Class of 2024 Korean University Acceptances
Of the 13 students who graduated from the class of 2024, 7 applied to Korean universities, resultingin 25 total acceptances for the following school year.
As a non-profit international school, we reinvest our revenue into the institution to further our mission and deliver outstanding educational servicesto our students. Our tuition directly supports students as we invest in highquality academic programming, hire highly qualified teachers, and ensurestudent safety and well-being.
Connect with us!
Enroll your child at Chengdu International School for the 2025-2026 school year and provide them with an education that inspires, challenges, andprepares them for future success, Contact our Admissions office or schedule acampus visit to find out why Chengdu International School is the best choicefor your family.
