China, Chengdu
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Canada British Columbia International Schools – Chengdu (CBC – Chengdu) operates on the Beihu Campus of Chengdu Shishi High School, located on Chengdu's northern city boundary. CBC – Chengdu has been in operation since 2012. The Beihu Campus hosts about 4,000 students; many reside in campus dormitories. The campus includes a stadium, track and field facility, gymnasium, and science laboratories, with staff and student dining halls, a bookstore, and a small supermarket. CBC – Chengdu uses BC textbooks and teacher resources for all subjects, aligned to the British Columbia offshore curriculum. Classrooms are equipped with SmartBoards and internet access, and there is a BC library. Access to the campus is via taxis, buses, and subway, with about a 30-minute trip to downtown Chengdu. The BC School Principal is Mr. Shaun Nish.
Beihu Campus of Chengdu Shishi High School, Chengdu, China
Canadian British Columbia International School Chengdu has 4,000 pupils, instruction in English.
CBC – Chengdu operates on the Beihu Campus of Chengdu Shishi High School, on the northern perimeter of Chengdu. The Beihu Campus is part of the Shishi High School complex, with access to campus facilities and housing for some students. Transport to the campus is via taxis, city buses, and Chengdu's subway system, with about a 30-minute drive to downtown Chengdu.
CBC – Chengdu offers a British Columbia offshore program for Grades 10–12, leading to the British Columbia secondary-school diploma. Instruction is delivered in English.
CBC – Chengdu is a private, for‑profit offshore school that operates on the campus of a public middle/high school. It is part of the Canada British Columbia International Schools network.
Public information does not list formal Additional Learning Support (SEN) provisions for CBC – Chengdu. There are no detailed SEN facilities published in the offshore school profile.
Affiliated with Canada (British Columbia) as a BC Offshore International School.
No religious affiliation is listed.
Hours of instruction typically run from 7:55 a.m. to 5:25 p.m., with a mid-morning 30-minute exercise break and a mid-day break of about two hours. Classes may be arranged in semestered (80-minute blocks) or linear (40-minute blocks) formats.
Canadian British Columbia International School Chengdu teaches British Curriculum for students aged 15 to 18.
CBC – Chengdu delivers the British Columbia offshore curriculum on the Beihu Campus of Chengdu Shishi High School, with instruction in English and access to BC textbooks and a dedicated BC library. The program serves Grades 10–12 and leads to the British Columbia Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma). Graduation requires a minimum of 80 BC credits, including 52 credits from required courses in core areas (Language Arts/English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Career Life Education/Connections, and Arts/ADST) and 28 elective credits, with at least 16 credits at the Grade 12 level and Language Arts 12 among them. Students take the same electronic Graduation Assessments as BC students, under BC Ministry of Education standards. The offshore program is delivered by BC-certified teachers and the instruction is in English.
Step 1: Submit the online application; it must be accompanied by a non-refundable application fee of 3,000 RMB. A School Recommendation Form must be completed by a teacher, counselor, or principal at the current school and emailed to the designated admissions address. Supporting documents are required as part of the initial submission.
Step 2: The admissions team reviews the online application and supporting documents. Additional documents may be requested if needed. Families are notified when the review is complete.
Step 3: Successful applicants are invited to participate in an admissions interview; for Early Childhood Center and Elementary School, the interview format is tailored for younger students, while Secondary School has its own interview path. An assessment may be conducted to evaluate English and mathematics skills. The admissions office coordinates scheduling with families.
Step 4: The final decision is communicated to families, with outcomes including acceptance, rejection, or placement on a waiting pool. If accepted, families receive the next steps to complete enrollment. Enrollment steps may include submitting any requested medical forms or other documentation before classes begin.
CBC Chengdu does not publish a waitlist or pool policy in publicly accessible materials. The absence of a published waiting pool detail is observable on the CBC Chengdu page. For comparison, Chengdu International School notes a waiting pool policy that dissolves at the end of the school year and requires re-application for the following year.
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