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Strengths IB Continuum, Small class sizes, University placement, Diverse community
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
Canadian International School of Hefei, founded in 2014, is the first IB Continuum School in Anhui, China, teaching students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. Located at 999 Wenqu Road in the High Tech Zone, the school combines International Baccalaureate frameworks (PYP, MYP, and DP) with Canadian New Brunswick curriculum standards.
A unique feature is its specialized German Program alongside an English-based instruction model that maintains a 1:6 teacher-to-student ratio. For campus facilities, the school features a central library, a dedicated Early Years facility, and a main cafeteria equipped with an in-house pizza oven and a custom noodle soup bar. Students can participate in over 100 after-school activities and competitive sports teams via the ACAMIS network. Additionally, the school provides a specific Weeknight Campus Life residential boarding option for students in Grade 8 or higher, which grants supervised access to nightly guided study halls, an exercise room, and the campus gymnasium.
999 Wenqu Road, High Tech Zone, Hefei, Anhui, China
The Essentials
Canadian International School of Hefei has instruction in English.
Location
999 Wenqu Road, High Tech Zone, Hefei 230088, China
Stages
Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12
Type
Private international school
Pupil Nationality Mix
33 nationalities represented among students, 23 nationalities among staff
Additional learning support
Full-time Teaching Assistants in Early Years and Primary
Country affiliation
Canada
Bus service
School bus service available
Academics
Canadian International School of Hefei teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
The school is the first and only IB Continuum School in Hefei, offering the IB PYP, MYP, and DP programmes from Early Years through Grade 12. A German programme is also available.
Student Teacher Ratio
1:6 teacher-to-student ratio with full-time teaching assistants in Early Years and Primary.
Exam Results
Graduates have been placed at universities including Harvard, Stanford, and Yale-NUS.
Higher Education Progression
Graduates attend universities including Harvard, Stanford, and Yale-NUS.
Wellbeing
Mental Wellbeing
Counselling services available
Safeguarding
24/7 campus security
Admissions
Admissions
1. Submit an online application through the school website. 2. Schedule a virtual or in-person campus tour. 3. Complete any required assessments.
FAQs
What curriculum does CISH follow?
CISH is the first and only IB Continuum School in Hefei, offering the PYP, MYP, and DP programmes from Early Years through Grade 12.
What is the teacher-to-student ratio?
The school maintains a 1:6 teacher-to-student ratio.
How diverse is the student body?
Students come from 33 different nationalities, and staff represent 23 nationalities.
What after-school activities are offered?
Over 100 after-school activity options are available across academics, arts, and sports.
Does the school offer a bus service?
Yes, a school bus service is available for students.
What universities have graduates attended?
Graduates have been placed at universities including Harvard, Stanford, and Yale-NUS.
How experienced are the teachers?
66% of staff have over 10 years of experience, and the school has a 95% staff retention rate.
Is there a German programme?
Yes, a dedicated German programme is available at CISH.
What age range does the school serve?
The school serves students from Pre-Kindergarten (age 3) through Grade 12 (age 18).
Is a campus tour available?
Yes, both in-person and virtual campus tours can be scheduled through the admissions office.
How many professional development hours do staff receive?
Staff receive 1,800 hours of professional development annually.
Does the school have teaching assistants?
Yes, full-time Teaching Assistants support Early Years and Primary classrooms.
