Sichuan Province - Post Report Question and Answers

Chengdu has three international schools. Chengdu International School (CDIS) is Christian-based and has the largest student body at this time. It also has the "largest" high school. It is located in the far north and few families choose it. The one I know of was pleased with the school.

Quality Schools International (QSI Chengdu), has 160 students (2010-2011), nearly doubling in the past two years. Our children will have attended the grade school and junior high. We have been delighted with the education they are getting in this setting. Our middle schooler will be well prepared for high school we believe, and our grade schooler has been able to perform at advanced levels where appropriate. The school recently added classrooms which included an art room, a second music room, and classrooms. The school is limited by space, despite real efforts to grow the physical space. Hopefully, there will be more expansion before the year ends, including more facilities for sports. There is a large amount of parent involvement at the school. QSI is located about 20 minutes from the Consulate.

Leman School is the most recent international school established in Chengdu. It offers grades K-8. They have a large facility with great appeal about 40 minutes south of the consulate. Though still a small student body, it doubled in size. Families with children there are also pleased. In summary, families have three viable choices that come down to your personal values and location. - Sep 2010