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"SMIC's heart and soul is a partnership with families and community to provide positive, student-centered education that balances academic excellence with physical, social, and emotional well-being."
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Founded by SMIC, China’s largest semiconductor company, the school has over 3,000 students taught by a faculty of over 300, half of whom are experienced foreign teachers. In addition to the bilingual kindergarten programme, Grades K to 12 students may apply to SMIC-I or the Chinese track upon meeting admissions criteria. The school believes in the holistic development of individuals through curricular and extracurricular activities.
Grade levels
Kindergarten to Grade 12
Curriculum
American-based curriculum with AP courses for SMIC-I; Chinese curriculum for Chinese track
Languages taught
English, Mandarin, French, Spanish
Annual Tuition
SMIC-I: K: ¥70,000/sem; G1-G5: ¥72,000/sem; G6-G8: ¥77,000/sem; G9-G12: ¥80,000/sem
Chinese Track: G1-G5: ¥31,500/sem; G6-G9: ¥35,000/sem; (Gov subsidized: G1-G5: ¥17,250/sem; G6-G9: ¥15,750/sem); G10-G12: ¥80,000/sem
School Strengths
WASC accreditation for SMIC-I, AP courses, bilingual education, athletics, character education