Frequently Asked Questions
Application & Admissions
What is the enrollment scope and entry criteria for the International Program?
The program accepts all current Grade 9 graduates across Guizhou Province, with no limits on household registration or Guiyang local student status. Admission is determined by comprehensive evaluation combining:
- High school entrance exam total scores
- In-school English written test performance
- Interview performance
The minimum admission threshold is a high school entrance exam score meeting Guiyang's First Batch High School Cutoff Score. Students from prefectural cities must attain at least 80% of their local exam's full marks.
What is the standardized admissions workflow?
The unified official process is as follows:
- Contact admissions counselors after exam score release
- School preliminary review of academic qualifications
- Eligible applicants complete in-school assessments (written test + interview)
- Comprehensive scoring for selective admission
- Release official admission results
- Complete enrollment paperwork
Class Arrangement & Instruction
Do International Program students share classes with regular Gaokao-track students?
International Program students are placed in separate classes with independent teaching and administrative management. However, all International Program students enjoy full access to Guiyang No.1 High School's campus facilities, including:
- Cafeterias and dining facilities
- Dormitories and residential spaces
- Sports fields and athletic facilities
- Libraries and study spaces
They participate equally in school-wide clubs, study tours and academic competitions. Instruction is delivered jointly by senior domestic core teachers and professional international educators.
What courses are offered in the International Program curriculum?
We deliver mandatory Chinese national high school courses to build fundamental academic capabilities, supplemented by specialized international curricula:
- AP (Advanced Placement) courses
- A-Level courses
- Academic English programs
- Overseas university preparation courses
Graduates of the International Program may apply directly to overseas universities using official high school academic transcripts.
Student Registration, Tuition & Boarding
Do International Program students receive the same student registration and graduation certificates?
Yes. International Program students hold official domestic student status under Guiyang No.1 High School, alongside independent overseas institutional student registration. Upon graduation, they receive fully accredited formal high school diplomas recognized both domestically and internationally.
What are the official tuition fees?
All fees are publicly disclosed and charged per academic semester in compliance with regulatory standards:
- International Program Tuition: RMB 20,000 per semester
- Unified Campus Dormitory Fee: RMB 600 per semester
- Overseas institutional registration fee: charged in accordance with overseas partner school regulations
Does the school provide boarding facilities? What is the boarding management model?
The school supports both full boarding and day student arrangements. Dormitories are standardized student apartments with complete supporting amenities.
Boarding follows the school's unified closed-campus management system; daily schedules, campus rules and moral character assessments are fully aligned with regular Gaokao-track students, ensuring strict, standardized supervision.
University Pathways & Further Education
Are International Program graduates only eligible to study in Canada?
No. Students may apply to top universities worldwide using their high school transcripts and standardized language test scores. Our graduates have been admitted to universities in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and other countries.
What are the school's core advantages for overseas university admissions?
On one hand, students build solid foundations in domestic core subjects; on the other, they deepen academic English proficiency and international curriculum expertise tailored to overseas undergraduate application frameworks, eliminating the need for an additional overseas foundation year.
Our dedicated, experienced university counseling team provides end-to-end one-stop services including:
- Major selection planning
- Personal statement editing
- Full application support
- Interview preparation
Past admission outcomes cover prestigious institutions across multiple countries.
Does the school offer ability-based tiered training and admissions support?
We implement a comprehensive tiered development system. Students targeting different overseas study pathways receive targeted academic reinforcement, with dedicated IELTS and TOEFL bridging courses.
Regular university admissions seminars, alumni sharing sessions and parent roundtables are hosted to help students clarify academic and career objectives.