Best boarding schools in China 2024

Contrary to the prevailing stereotypes, China has long been ceased to be a "third world country" and is now increasingly strengthening its positions on the world stage. The sphere of education has become no exception: in the latter over the years, it has undergone significant reforms, ensuring high-quality education at any level of study. That is why studying in China for this The moment is one of the top areas of foreign education as for Both Russians and European students.

Secondary education in China is compulsory and free for citizens of the country, so the vast majority of schools are public. Classical Chinese high school is characterized by strict discipline, a high academic load, traditional teaching methods and a huge number of students - the standard class of China's high school is from 40 to 60 students.

Public secondary schools in China have the right to accept foreign students: the school must be accredited and obtain a license from the Ministry of Education. Having entered a Chinese high school, a foreign student devotes the first academic year to studying the Chinese language, and after reaching the required language level, he starts the main program.

Recently, private boarding schools in China are gaining immense popularity, both local and foreign students study there. Boarding school in China is an excellent educational option for students whose parents do not live in the country, because 24 hours a day children are supervised by teachers and educators and live in the school - so parents can be sure of the safety of a child.

• A wide variety of educational programs: in contrast to the standardized program in public schools, private boarding schools in China offer students in-depth courses with specific subjects. Students can attend elective classes of their choice (music, dance, art or design). Training can be conducted both in Chinese and in English. 
• Another type of boarding schools is the branches of international schools and colleges that educate students in British and American educational programs. That is, while studying in China, a student can be a student at a Cambridge school and upon graduation receive a certificate of the European standard, which opens the way to any university in the world.
• Excellent infrastructure: Chinese boarding schools are real mini-cities with classrooms, a campus, a library and a dining room, sports fields and a swimming pool. Classrooms are equipped with modern multimedia equipment, and school laboratories allow you to study science in practice.
• Classes are small in number: the average number of students in a Chinese boarding school is no more than 15, which can not be compared with school classes in public schools. This feature makes it possible to use various methods of group work, work in pairs, more individualizes the approach to educational activities.
• Qualified teaching staff: in Chinese private schools it is customary to invite the majority of teachers from abroad, native speakers who can teach not only English , but also other educational disciplines.
• Relatively low prices: taking into account the quality of education received at international boarding schools in China, the cost of studying is lower than in the USA, Great Britain and other popular countries. And immersion in oriental culture and language makes this direction so attractive for thousands of European students who annually come to China to study.

• The school year in a Chinese school consists of two semesters and usually starts on September 1. In addition to summer holidays, lasting about a month and a half, students also relax during the national holidays of China (in early October, February and May). Traditionally, a school day lasts no more than 8 hours. Students study the most important disciplines before lunch, and secondary subjects after lunch. However, the curriculum depends on the Chinese school and educational program.
• Often, a boarding school in China is a closed institution, which students can leave only on weekends. Thanks to this feature, the educational process becomes more effective, students interact with each other and teachers to the maximum, which ensures complete immersion in the language culture.
• Boarding schools provide students with comfortable accommodation in residences for 2-3 people, as well as good meals, uniforms, a set of teaching aids and things necessary for studying.
• An important nuance in the education of a minor child in China is the mandatory presence of a guardian. This person does not have to be a parent or relative of the child; he must have a residence permit and reside in China. The guardian signs an official document and agrees to be an intermediary between the school and the parents of the child. The school staff will contact him when problems arise or the child's academic performance decreases. Some schools in China provide a guardianship service at an additional cost.

Basically, boarding schools in China are located in large cities, tuition fees depend on the educational program, language of instruction and school infrastructure.