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EnglishWhat Campus Life Is Like at YCIS Chongqing
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YCIS Chongqing runs a small, internationally mixed campus in the Liangjiang New Area for expatriate students aged 3–18, with a school-wide 5:1 student-teacher ratio and more than 50 co-curricular activities (CCAs). That combination — small classes, a student body spanning 26+ nationalities, and a broad activity menu — is the practical shape of day-to-day life there. The best way to judge fit is to book a visit or take the virtual tour offered on the school's site.
The basics that shape daily life
| Factor | What the school reports | What it means day to day |
|---|---|---|
| Student-teacher ratio | 5:1 school wide | Small groups; more individual attention in class |
| Nationalities | 26+ | A genuinely international peer group rather than one dominant nationality |
| CCAs | 50+ | Wide choice of after-class activities across interests |
| Campus location | International School Garden, Liangjiang New Area | A dedicated school zone within the city's newer district |
| Age range | 3–18 (K3 to Year 13) | One campus from early childhood through upper secondary |
| Founded | 2001 | The first international school in Chongqing registered with the Ministry of Education |
The through-train structure matters for campus life: children can move from Early Childhood into Primary and Secondary on the same campus, so families avoid re-applying to a new school at each stage.
Inside the classroom and beyond it
The school describes its early years (ages two to six) as a bilingual environment where Chinese and Western teachers work alongside parents, with the focus on whole-child development, character, and values rather than academics alone. That co-teaching model is the clearest signal of what a typical day looks like for younger children: two teachers, two languages, and a strong parent-school link.
For older students, the academic frame is IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme, and the school reports a 100% IBDP pass rate. The 50+ CCAs sit alongside this — they are where much of the social and extracurricular life happens, so it is worth asking which activities run for your child's age group when you visit.
Who this environment suits
Campus life here is built around expatriate families — eligibility is for expatriate students aged 3 to 18. If you are relocating to Chongqing and want one school for multiple children across different ages, the K3–Year 13 span on a single campus is a real convenience. If you are looking for a large, highly competitive cohort, note that a 5:1 ratio and a relatively small international community point in the opposite direction: closer relationships, smaller classes, and a tighter community.
How to check it for yourself
- Go to ycis-cq.com and use the Visit or VR Virtual Tour options to see the campus before committing to a trip.
- Use the Admissions Enquiry route (the site lists +86 23 8879 1600) to ask specific questions — which CCAs run for your child's year level, how the bilingual model works in Secondary, and what the parent community looks like.
- Ask about the university guidance office if your child is in the Secondary years; the school cites acceptances including Peking, Tsinghua, Oxford, Cambridge, LSE, UCL, Stanford, UC Berkeley, UCLA, and Cornell.
Tuition and fee details sit behind the site's Tuition & Fees page rather than in the general overview, so confirm costs directly with admissions rather than assuming a figure.