Tsinghua International School (THIS) is affiliated to Tsinghua University High School. THIS has assembled a team of highly qualified teachers from around the world and aims to provide an education that merges western educational standards with eastern cultural perspective. Hence, Tsinghua International School fosters creative critical thinkers who are rooted in China and prepared to lead in the global community. THIS is a community of joyful learners – students, families, teachers, and staff members – founded on, committed to, and united by our five core values – collaboration, engagement, discovery, Tsinghua Spirit, and cultural diversity.
Address: Zhongguancun North Street, Haidian District
Contact: 6277 1477, 6279 7000, this@mail.tsinghua.edu.cn
Web: http://www.this.edu.cn
Founding date: 2009
School type: International school
School hours: 8 am-3.15 pm
Ministry of Education accredited? Yes
Curriculum description: THIS follows a standards-based curriculum, drawing on the American Common Core, Next Generation Science Standards, and National Council for the Social Sciences along with Chinese National Curriculum in Chinese language classes. Advanced Placement courses are offered in the high school.
Age range: 6–18
Grades offered: 1-12
Number of students: Can accommodate up to 720 students
Foreign passport holder accepted? Yes
Local Chinese students accepted? No
Nationality of students: US, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and more
Class size (average): 22
Teacher-student ratio: 1:5
Tuition and other fees (2024-2025):
• Primary: RMB 186,000
• Secondary: RMB 208,000
• High School: RMB 218,000
• Accommodation fee: RMB 20,000/year, RMB 1,000 deposit
Primary teaching language(s): English
Other elective language(s): THIS teaches both Chinese for native speakers and Chinese as a foreign language, as well as French and Spanish
After-school activities: THIS offers over 100 after-school activities to enrich student lives with teacher-sponsored clubs and sports and student-organized activities, as well as programs from an outside company in our primary school. A variety of athletic, artistic, extensive academic, and service activities. Including basketball, soccer, badminton, T-Ball, volleyball, ping-pong, art, studio 35 (student film), speech and debate, MUN, CSC (volunteer), SCINEX, board games, baking, modern and traditional dance, Quizbowl, Comics and Illustration, band, choir, and more
Scholarships offered? No
Extra help offered? ESL support program for Grades 1-10
Total area (in sqm): 160,000
Facilities: Tsinghua International School is located within Tsinghua High School. It has its own independent teaching building, library, Apple multimedia lab, computer lab, top physics, chemistry, and biology laboratories, as well as a STEAM lab. It shares facilities such as a gym, track field, cafeteria, and auditorium with Tsinghua High School. The teaching building is equipped with a fresh air system, and all classrooms are equipped with smart electronic whiteboards. The facilities are well-equipped and able to meet the needs of teaching.
Lunch: Chinese, Western, Vegetarian, and Muslim options
Boarding program? Yes, accommodation is applicable to students from Grade 9 and above
Nurse/doctor available? Yes