Boarding School in Guangzhou for International Students
Star Trusted School (Guangzhou Xingzhi School) is the only K-12 boarding school in the Greater Bay Area openly enrolling international students — from Grade 1 to Grade 12, on one campus with an ice rink, equestrian center, golf simulator and even a zoo.
Everything Families Ask About, Answered Up Front
A Campus Children Actually Love
广州市星执学校 — one campus, twelve grades, in the heart of the Greater Bay Area
Star Trusted School (Chinese name: 广州市星执学校) is a private K-12 through-train school in Panyu District, Guangzhou. It covers primary, middle and high school on a single provincial Grade-1 campus — children join in Grade 1 and can stay on the same campus all the way to Grade 12, with no school changes and no interrupted friendships along the way.
The campus is extraordinary even by international boarding-school standards: a genuine ice rink and ice-hockey program, an equestrian center with on-campus stables, a 16-metre climbing wall, indoor heated and outdoor 50 m swimming pools, a golf simulator, a billiards hall, and a small campus zoo that is every child's favorite corner. Science museums, an AI innovation corridor and a student TV station round out a campus designed to let children explore widely while they learn.
The school's International Division is operated together with StudyinGBA and is currently the only K-12 boarding program in the Greater Bay Area openly enrolling international students, from Grade 1 to Grade 12. Children need zero Chinese to start: a built-in CSL (Chinese as a Second Language) curriculum and English-speaking staff support them from day one, while they grow up fully immersed in real Chinese school life — the fastest and most natural way to master the language.
Families can apply year-round, and new international students join every semester. The first international intake opens in Spring 2027, with full X1 long-term student visa support, so your child can study in China with complete peace of mind.
Facilities You Won't Believe Belong to a School
At UK or US boarding schools this lineup costs £30,000–40,000 a year. Here it is included.
Two Ways to Join
📅 Year Program (G1–G12)
Full-time enrollment in China's K-12 system with intensive Chinese-as-second-language support and English-speaking staff.
- Enroll from Grade 1 to Grade 12, any stage
- Full immersion in Chinese school life + CSL support
- Rolling admission — start any semester
- First intake: Spring 2027
- Graduate into Chinese universities via our university application platform
🀄 CSL — Chinese as a Second Language
Built for foreign children: from zero Chinese to confident fluency, inside a real Chinese school environment.
- No Chinese required for admission
- Structured CSL curriculum alongside regular classes
- Learn where the language is actually spoken — the fastest way
- Afternoon & evening support from dedicated teachers
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🏕️ Summer Camp — details are being finalized. Message us to join the early-bird list.
Transparent Fees
No hidden costs. Compare with £30,000–40,000 (¥280,000+) at UK boarding schools.
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | ¥168,000 / year | Grades 1–12, includes CSL & English support |
| Meals | ¥8,000 / semester | Grade-A canteen, dietitian-designed menus |
| Accommodation | ¥3,500 / semester | 35 m² room, A/C, en-suite bathroom, balcony |
| Laundry | ¥800 / semester | Boarding service |
| Bedding & School Uniforms | ¥2,000 (one-time) | First enrollment |
| Estimated total, first year | ≈ ¥194,600 | Tuition + 2 semesters of meals & boarding |
Fees are set by the school's international division. Holiday periods (winter & summer breaks) are not covered by boarding — families arrange travel or homestay during breaks. Currency: CNY (Chinese Yuan). 1 USD ≈ 7.2 CNY, so tuition ≈ $20,500/year.
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How to Apply
Four simple steps. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis for every semester.
Parents' FAQs
Does my child need to speak Chinese?
No. Admission requires zero Chinese. The CSL (Chinese as a Second Language) program supports children from complete beginner level, and younger children typically become fluent within 1–2 years of immersion.
What visa does my child need?
Children enroll on an X1 long-term student visa (for study longer than 180 days), the same category university students use. Guardianship documentation for minors is prepared during the application — we guide you through every step.
Which grades can international students join?
All of them: Grade 1 through Grade 12. It's a 12-year through-train school, so your child can stay on the same campus from primary school to high school graduation.
When can my child start?
Applications are accepted year-round and new students enroll every semester (spring and autumn). The first international intake is Spring 2027.
What happens during winter and summer holidays?
Boarding closes during the breaks — students travel home or stay with family. We help families plan holidays in advance and can advise on homestay options in Guangzhou.
Is there English support?
Yes. The international division has English-speaking staff, and your main contact channel (StudyinGBA) communicates fully in English, from first inquiry to enrollment.
Can my child go to a Chinese university after Grade 12?
Yes — and that's where we shine. StudyinGBA is a university application platform with 287+ programs across 52 GBA universities. Our program search and application service take over exactly where Grade 12 ends.
Give Your Child 12 Years of Chinese, Friends and World-Class Campus Life
Places for the Spring 2027 intake are limited. Talk to us today — we reply within hours, in English.