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Utahloy International School Guangzhou
UISG is the only full IB continuum day school in Guangzhou, running PYP, MYP, and Diploma from age 2 to 18 on a lakeside Baiyun campus beside Golden Lake. Mother tongue instruction is available in Chinese, Korean, Japanese, French, German…
In brief
Lakeside IB continuum school in Baiyun district and the only campus in Guangzhou running the full PYP, MYP and Diploma pathway under one roof.
Founded in 1998 and accredited by CIS and WASC, Utahloy sits on the shores of Jinhu Lake about twenty minutes from downtown. Around 700 students from over fifty nationalities, low class sizes, six mother-tongue language options, and IB Diploma results that sit comfortably above the world average. The waterfront campus is a real selling point for families coming out of dense city schools.
Parents talk warmly about caring teachers and a strong PTA, and praise the seamless transition between PYP, MYP and DP for kids who stay through. Teacher voice on staff forums flags some friction in the high school around social cliques and ethnic grouping. Best fit for committed IB families who want a green campus and don't mind the Baiyun commute.
Fees
| Fee | Age | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nido / Nursery (half-day K) | 2 | Annual | CN¥132,300 |
| K1 (half-day) | 3 | Annual | CN¥136,500 |
| Nursery (full-day K) | 3 | Annual | CN¥189,000 |
| K1 (full-day) | 4 | Annual | CN¥195,000 |
| K2 | 4 | Annual | CN¥205,000 |
| K3 | 5 | Annual | CN¥222,000 |
| Grade 1 | 6 | Annual | CN¥236,800 |
| Grade 2 | 7 | Annual | CN¥234,800 |
| Grade 3 | 8 | Annual | CN¥234,800 |
| Grade 4 | 9 | Annual | CN¥234,800 |
| Grade 5 | 10 | Annual | CN¥234,800 |
| Grade 6 | 11 | Annual | CN¥251,800 |
| Grade 7 | 12 | Annual | CN¥252,800 |
| Grade 8 | 13 | Annual | CN¥252,800 |
| Grade 9 | 14 | Annual | CN¥279,800 |
| Grade 10 | 15 | Annual | CN¥279,800 |
| Grade 11 (IB Diploma Year 1) | 16 | Annual | CN¥290,800 |
| Grade 12 (IB Diploma Year 2) | 17 | Annual | CN¥290,800 |
| Application Fee | One-time | CN¥2,000 |
Reviews
- Parents praise the calm campus, full IB pathway, and a school atmosphere that feels structured but welcoming.
- Teacher discussion is more mixed. Some staff comments describe friends enjoying the school and the city, while other teachers flag distrust from how overseas staff were treated during the pandemic.
Head of school
Dr. Daniel Mullen
Dr. Daniel Mullen is an international educator from the United States with 30 years of experience in business and education leadership. As an advocate for students, Dan promotes cultural understanding and encourages values of empathy and active service. As Head of School and Superintendent of Utahloy International Schools, his focus remains on strengthening the synergy between the challenging IB curriculum and the school's deep-rooted values. He has been instrumental in leading the school through its accreditation processes and fostering a community that celebrates diversity and international-mindedness.
Accreditations
- Council of International Schools 01
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) 02
Academic results
- Result IB DP 78% bilingual diploma rate 2025
- Result 23.7% EE 'A' grade 2025
- Result IB DP core points average 2/3 2025.