Chengdu International School

CDIS is located at 60 Shuinianhe Nanlu, Jinjiang District, Chengdu, Sichuan 610065, China. The campus sits in central Chengdu and is described as being in the heart of the city. The current campus on Shuinianhe Nanlu was established in 2018 after earlier relocations.

Pre-K through 12. Early Childhood (KG1–KG2), Elementary (Grades 1–5), and Secondary (Grades 6–12).

Co-educational day school.

CDIS provides on-site counseling, a health office, and dedicated support specialists. It is Cognia-accredited and a SENIA member school, indicating a formal commitment to inclusive education and support for students with special needs.

No formal country affiliation is stated. The school offers an American curriculum and is Cognia-accredited.

No religious affiliation is publicly stated.

School days run 8:00–16:30 Monday–Thursday and 8:00–15:30 on Fridays when in session; during holidays, hours may differ (9:00–16:00).

Bus service details are not published on the school's official materials; families should contact the school for transport options.

Chengdu International School provides Pre-K through 12 education in English, follows an American AP curriculum, and is Cognia-accredited, with an average class size around 20. Early Childhood (ages 3–6) includes Foundations, Junior-Kindergarten, and Kindergarten with developmentally appropriate literacy, numeracy, creativity, and social and physical development; classes are small and include a lead teacher and a co-teacher, with Kindergarten students also receiving daily Mandarin lessons. Elementary (grades 1–5) emphasizes a student-centered, project-based approach across language arts, social studies, science, and math, and includes a character education program. Secondary (high school) offers an extensive AP program with 14 AP courses (Biology, Calculus AB/BC, Chemistry, Chinese Language and Culture, English Language and Composition, English Literature, Physics, Psychology, Seminar, Studio Art: Drawing, Research, World History) plus AP Capstone, and PSAT/NMSQT in grades 10–11 with SAT/ACT guidance. Yearly program documentation, including the 2025–2026 Secondary Handbook and the 2024–2025 High School Profile, accompanies Cognia accreditation and SENIA membership.

Chengdu International School provides an in-house counseling team and a safety-conscious environment that supports Social and Emotional Learning (SEL). School counselors offer one-on-one meetings with students and classroom-based teaching about social and emotional issues; they also develop behavior plans in partnership with teachers and meet with parents as needed. The community is described as safe and caring, with an on-site health office to support student wellbeing. Counseling at the school focuses on helping students grow in confidence, social skills, and behavior development. This wellbeing framework is highlighted on the Safety + Well-being page.

Chengdu International School is a member of SENIA (Special Education Needs in International Education Association), indicating a commitment to inclusive education through collaboration with families, professionals and the community. The school is Cognia-accredited, reflecting participation in an international accreditation framework. SENIA membership signals a focus on inclusion and collaboration with external professionals.

Chengdu International School provides Pre K-12 education in English. The school positions itself as an English-medium international school delivering an American curriculum. Public information does not describe any dedicated EAL programs or staffing; no explicit EAL provision is listed in the public materials. EAL-specific policies or supports are not disclosed in the publicly accessible information. The absence of stated EAL provisions should not be interpreted as a lack of support, but no explicit EAL program is publicly disclosed.

The school offers on-site counseling and classroom-based social and emotional learning, with counselors assisting students to build confidence, social skills and positive behavior. Counselors provide individual sessions and collaborate with teachers to implement behavior plans, with opportunities to involve parents. The Health Clinic provides daily nursing support for students and staff on the main building's ground floor. Mental wellbeing is integrated into the overall safety and wellbeing framework, including regular student support through counseling and SEL instruction. These provisions are described in the Safety + Well-being content.

Chengdu International School has a Director of Child Safety, plus two staff members at each school designated as Child Safety Specialists who raise awareness and respond to concerns. There are Child Safety Policies and Codes of Conduct, with multiple language versions and a dedicated policy and procedures document. A confidential form is available for raising child safety concerns, and information submitted through it is kept confidential. The school emphasizes training in Child Safety for staff, volunteers and students, and maintains an environment where students can get help if they experience harm. The school is Cognia-accredited and SENIA member, reflecting ongoing safeguarding and inclusion commitments.

1. Submission. CDIS operates a rolling admissions policy and accepts applications for new students throughout the year. To begin, you must complete the application form. After submission, the Admissions team reviews the form and routes it to the appropriate staff for next steps. This first step sets the process in motion and signals the start of the enrollment cycle.

2. Paperwork. The Admissions office will contact you and may ask you to complete an online enrollment. You will be asked to provide supporting documents including your passport and visa/residence permit, your child's immunization record, an administrator and/or teacher recommendation (not ECC), and up to two years' previous school records or transcripts (not ECC). These documents help verify eligibility and placement.

3. Assessment. The school will invite you to the campus for an interview, and may require an assessment test in English and/or mathematics to support the application. Testing arrangements are coordinated with the Admissions team as needed. The assessment provides the school with a sense of the student's current level and potential fit.

4. Decision. After completing the application steps, you will be notified within one week about the decision to accept, decline, or place your child in a waiting pool. If accepted, you will be asked to complete a Student Medical Report and to prepare for starting classes. Age cutoffs are: Foundation must turn 3 by September 30, JK must turn 4, KG must turn 5, and Grade 1 must turn 6 by September 30 of the enrollment year. The school does not discriminate in admissions on gender, religion, race or ethnicity. New student admissions and enrollment processing fees are due at enrollment (20,000 RMB for new students; 10,000 RMB for returning students). Lunch is not included in tuition and costs 35 RMB per day if availed.

Scholarships. There is no scholarship program described in the admissions or fees pages for Chengdu International School.

Waitlist / Pool. CDIS uses a waiting pool when spaces are not immediately available for admitted applicants. If there is no space after the admission process, a student may be placed in the waiting pool. The waiting pool is dissolved at the end of the school year, and parents must re-apply to be considered for enrollment in the following school year. Families are encouraged to pursue other educational options while their child remains in the waiting pool.