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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 2,300 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 a variety of 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-G3: ¥64,800/semester; G4-G5: ¥66,000/semester;
G6-G8: ¥69,600/semester; G9-G12: ¥74,400/semester
Chinese Track: G1-G5: ¥31,500/semester; G6-G9: ¥35,000/semester; G10-G12: ¥60,000/semester
School Strengths
WASC accreditation for SMIC-I, AP courses, bilingual education, athletics, character education