Established in 2009, Tsinghua International School is affiliated with Tsinghua University and Tsinghua University High School and is located in the 100-year-old well-known Tsinghua University High School Campus. THIS provides education that deeply combines the best parts of Western and Chinese education. Students are both strong in English and Chinese. THIS fosters creative critical thinkers who have roots in China and are prepared to lead in the global community. THIS’s core values are Wellbeing, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, Respect and Leadership. For the past 13 years, the school has gradually formed the positive and academically-strong school culture. THIS have been highly recognized by the society. THIS is a WASC-accredited school since January 2016, and is also accredited by the College Board, US. We are also the testing center for AP, ACT, and SAT. Our graduates are accepted by top universities around the world, including Harvard University, Yale University, Princeton University, Stanford University, Columbia University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Duke University, Brown University, Cornell University, University of California, Berkeley, University of Toronto, University of London, Tsinghua University and so on.
Address: North St. Zhongguancun, Haidian District
Contact: (010) 6277 1477, (010) 62797000, this@mail.tsinghua.edu.cn
Admission WeChat: THIS-Admission
Web: http://www.this.edu.cn
Founding date: 2009
School type: International school
School hours: 8am-3.15pm
Ministry of Education accredited? Yes
Curriculum description: THIS follows a standards-based curriculum that draws from the American Common Core Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and National Council for the Social Sciences, and the Chinese National Curriculum in the Chinese language classes. At the high school, Advanced Placement courses are offered as well.
Age range: 6–18
Grades offered: 1-12
Number of students: School can hold 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): Primary School = 20-22, Secondary School = 24.
Teacher-student ratio: 1:5
Tuition and other fees (2022-2023):
• Primary: RMB 170,000
• Middle School: RMB 190,000
• High School: RMB 200,000
• Boarding fee: RMB 20,000 per year, with 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 50 after-school activities to enrich student’s lives. They are made of teacher-sponsored clubs and sports, student-organized clubs, and programs hosted by third-party providers. A variety of athletic, artistic, academic extension, and service activities include basketball, soccer, badminton, baseball, T-Ball, volleyball, ping-pong, art, Studio 35, speech and debate, MUN, CSC (volunteer), SCINEX, 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): 99,000
Facilities: Tsinghua International School is located in Tsinghua University High School, with its own independent teaching building, library, computer labs, and science (physics, chemistry, biology) and STEAM labs; the gymnasium, sports field, canteen, auditorium, and other facilities are shared with Tsinghua University High School. The teaching building of International School is equipped with a fresh air system. Modern teaching equipments are installed in every classroom to fully meet the needs of teaching.
Lunch: Chinese, Western, Vegetarian, and Halal options
Boarding program? Yes, accommodation is applicable to students from Grade 9 and above
Nurse/doctor available? Yes