FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

Admissions at The British School of Guangzhou are open all year round and you can apply to join us at any time. 

To apply, you'll need to follow the simple process below. 

• Complete our short online enquiry form today to start your child's journey to BSG.
• Join us for a school tour or virtual discovery meeting.
• Submit your application form and supporting documents (copies of your child's passport, their previous school reports, and a signed conditions and declaration form).
• We'll arrange for your child to sit a pre-entry assessment.
• Our Head of School will review your application and either offer your child a place, put them on a waiting list if we don't have spaces available, or give reasons why we are unable to accept your application.

No problem. Parents applying from overseas can send copies of their child’s latest academic transcripts (this typically only applies to children aged six and above). Depending on the information provided, we’ll respond in one of two ways:

• In exceptional circumstances, we’ll accept your child unconditionally. This outcome is limited to native English speakers with outstanding academic transcripts or references, normally from a school that follows the English National Curriculum.
• We’ll send you an online link to complete our assessment. Your child will sit their test in a controlled environment, either at their current school or at home. BSG may offer you a place based on the test results.

The British School of Guangzhou’s tuition fees cover your child’s formal academic education, including all teaching and learning. They also include other important elements of school life, such as our Nord Anglia Education collaborations with MIT, UNICEF and The Juilliard School, and many after-school activities.

We do charge some additional fees, which include a one-off application fee, an enrolment deposit, and (optional) school bus service cost.

BSG students follow the renowned English National Curriculum. Delivered at top UK and international independent schools, the curriculum combines academic excellence with unique learning experiences, which are adapted to our global and local context. The curriculum expertly develops our learners' skills and knowledge across a variety of different subject areas, culminating in IGCSEs and A-Levels.

• Early Years (Ages 2-5) - Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Primary (Ages 5-11) - English National Curriculum.
• Lower Secondary (Ages 11-14) - English National Curriculum.
• Upper Secondary (Ages 14-16) - IGCSEs.
• Upper Secondary (Ages 16-18) -  A-Levels.

We differentiate our Mandarin classes by age and level of ability:

• Years 1-3 receive four 40-minute lessons per week.
• Years 4-6 receive three hours per week.
• Secondary school students can opt to study either Mandarin or another language.

We offer a wide-ranging programme of activities beyond the classroom at BSG.

Our After-School Activities (ASAs) provide Years 1-13 students with opportunities to enhance their learning and development. Our children take on new challenges, work with different people, and grow in confidence and self-esteem. They also develop independence, perseverance, and commitment.

ASAs include sports (both individual and team), the arts (such as music, choir, drawing, drama, and orchestra), and the academic (including languages and sciences). Activities vary from term to term. 

ASAs are teacher-led, free of charge, and run on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Bus services for children attending ASAs are moved to 4:00 pm. 

We also offer Extra Curriculum Activities (ECA), which are a great opportunity for students to discover new talents or improve skills they already have. Our ECA classes are optional to join, have an extra cost, and run after the ASA classes from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Students who attend ECAs must arrange their own transportation home.

Yes, BSG runs a safe and efficient school bus service, which has over 50 routes covering the major residential compounds of Guangzhou. These routes are often created or adapted to provide maximum flexibility. All bus routes are monitored by our teachers and a Bus Supervisor, who ensures rigorous health and safety procedures. 

In Primary School, our leadership programmes include a Student Council, the chance to be a House Captain, and a Playground Prefects initiative. These are roles that give students as young as six a voice and sense of responsibility.

In Secondary School, leadership opportunities include a Student Guild, the International Award, Model United Nations, and a Prefect system. 

We also encourage our students to develop a strong sense of social purpose through community and responsibility activities.