Requirements

Parents of students hoping to attend Chengdu International School should familiarize themselves with the admission requirements. Be aware that CDIS does not usually enroll new twelfth grade students. And per Chinese law, CDIS does not admit children who are citizens of the People's Republic of China.

General

Students must meet the following admission requirements: 

• Demonstrate  adequacy in the English language
• Have a basic level of educational aptitudes and skills as determined by interview, examination and educational records
• All new students and returning students in grades 5 and 9 must complete a physical. 

Pre-Kindergarten

Students must be four years old by September 30 of the enrollment year. No testing is required.

Kindergarten

Students must:

• Be five years old by September 30 of the enrollment year. 
• Demonstrate that they are ready to attend school.
• A child may be refused admittance if an evaluation determines they are not ready. 

Grade 1

Students must:

• Be six years old by September 30 of the enrollment year and have been promoted from Kindergarten at CDIS. If the student has not been promoted from Kindergarten, they must pass a CDIS test and receive approval from the principal.
• Have a recent physical examination report
• Fill out an official CDIS health form in English for emergency purposes
• Have proof of age in the form of: birth certificate, passport, school records, or other appropriate official government documents

Grade 6 and above

Students must demonstrate English fluency determined by a school administered exam.

Learning Disabilities

CDIS is not able to meet the needs of students with severe learning disabilities. Parents should inform the school if their child has a known learning disability. CDIS will make every effort to meet the needs of each child it admits.

Parents' Presence

We believe that parents are ultimately responsible for the education of their children. Cooperation between the school and the home is necessary to ensure that students reach their fullest potential. As a result, and in the best interest of the student, CDIS has established the following guidelines concerning residency of parents.

At least one parent or guardian must have full-time residency in Chengdu or a nearby community.  Guardians are only permitted to function in lieu of parents in unusual circumstances with the permission of the school administration.

Enrollment Policy

Chengdu International School adheres to the following enrollment priority policy:

1. Children of LDi staff and associates
2. Brothers and sisters of students already attending CDIS
3. Children who speak English fluently
4. Children who do not speak English fluently

Waiting Lists

If a student has passed the necessary admission requirements, but there is no space available, he/she may be placed on a waiting list. Students will be added to this list according to the enrollment criteria. This waiting list is dissolved at the end of the school year and parents need to re-apply if they wish to be considered for enrollment for the following school year. CDIS encourages parents to look for other educational options while their child is on the waiting list.