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Tuition Fees 2025-26

We are a non-profit school where everything goes back to our students.

NIS is the only independent, non-profit international school in Nanjing, meaning all our resources go into providing the best teachers, the best facilities, and the best opportunities for our students. We are governed by a volunteer board and owned by our parents. NIS tuition covers classes, exceptional teachers, activities, new facilities and improvements, learning and language support services, Discover China trips, IT resources and support, access to all our school facilities, medical staff, and school supplies.

School Fees 2025-2026 for New Students

中文版 View 2024-25 School Fees

Currency in RMB. 18,000 RMB New Student Fee included. 

Grades Semester 1 Semester 2 Annual 

Pre-K

(Arriving in Semester 1, 3/4 years old, full day)

113,750 95,750 209,500

Pre-K

(Arriving in Semester 2, 3/4 years old, full day)

  113,750  
Kindergarten (K1/K2) - Grade 5 (Arriving in Semester 1) 149,500 131,500 281,000
Kindergarten (K1/K2) - Grade 5 (Arriving in Semester 2)   149,500  
Grade 6 - Grade 8 (Arriving in Semester 1) 152,050 134,050 286,100
Grade 6 - Grade 8 (Arriving in Semester 2)   152,020  
Grade 9 - Grade 12 (Arriving in Semester 1) 178,860 107,240 286,100
Grade 9 - Grade 12 (Arriving in Semester 2)   152,020  

School Fees 2025-2026 for Returning Students

中文版

Currency in RMB.

Grades Semester 1 Semester 2 Annual 

Pre-K

(3/4 years old, full day)

95,750 95,750 191,500
Kindergarten (K1/K2) - Grade 5 131,500 131,500 263,000
Grade 6 - Grade 8 134,050 134,050 268,100
Grade 9 - Grade 12 160,860 107,240 268,100

Enrolment Deposit

The enrolment deposit is due upon admission to the school and should be paid before the enrollment day and within 14 days of receiving the invoice. The deposit is non-refundable but will be applied toward the tuition for the student's first semester. 

Bus Fees

NIS coordinates an optional bus service with an outside contractor to transport students to and from school. Depending on distance traveled, monthly fees for this service vary from 925-2,350 RMB for the 2025-26 school year. 

The HomeCaught™ solution for Nanjing International School is comprised of NIS accredited school buses covering most foreign compounds in the city. They prioritise safety, with strict maintenance checks and trained, reliable drivers. For a list of bus stop destinations, schedule, pricing, and any other questions, please contact jay@homecaught.com.

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