BASIS International School Guangzhou

The second BASIS International School in China, BASIS International School Guangzhou, opened in August 2017. Almost 400 students in grades Kindergarten - Grade 9 attended the first year, and the school has grown to its capacity of approximately 1,200 students in grades Pre-K - 12. It is also the first BASIS International School to offer a weekday boarding program. The school has enjoyed many academic and artistic successes, including a first place finish by the Economics team in the 2019 global round of the National Economics Challenge, as well as upper school drama students receiving the first ever National Directors Award for producing dramatic work that has never been seen before at a high school level in China.

The school celebrated its first graduating class in 2021, with graduates receiving acceptances to many top universities around the world, including University of Oxford, Cornell University, Imperial College London, University of Toronto, and many others.

Set in a suburb of Guangzhou, the campus offers a friendly atmosphere just outside one of China's largest cities, with easy access to numerous restaurants, shopping complexes, as well as historic sites in the greater Guangzhou area. The school offers spacious classrooms, sports facilities for soccer, basketball and track activities, indoor play area, library, Apple computer lab, theater, cafeteria, and boarding facilities for more than 450 students.
BASIS International School Guangzhou Head of School Dr. Erica Smeltzer
From the Head of School

The key word here at BASIS International School Guangzhou is "community." Our teachers live in comfortable modern apartments, located just minutes from the school. Many of our students, as boarding students, live on campus. Common scenes on campus in the evenings include teachers, staff, parents, and students all interacting with each other in various forms. It may be in deep philosophical academic discussions, or involved in a friendly athletic event, or simply just hanging out socially.

The most important components of our community, of course, are the students. We believe in helping to guide and mold them into well-rounded, distinct individuals who have the ability, will, and intellect to contribute positively to society, both now and in the future. We believe in the mantra of "work hard, play hard," because if you are going to do something, you should do it the best you can. We believe our students are the best, and as such, deserve the best teachers. Teachers that are dedicated to their students, not just to their jobs. Teachers who go the extra mile to ensure the best opportunities for the students' futures. Teachers who want to be part of a community, to grow as a community, to succeed as a community, and learn as a community.



Mr. Jason Shorbe
Head of School
BASIS International School Guangzhou
BASIS International School Guangzhou Winter concert 2021
BASIS International School Guangzhou entryway
BASIS International School Guangzhou Class of 2021
BASIS International School Guangzhou Chemistry class
BASIS International School Guangzhou Kinder class
BASIS International School Guangzhou Primary Humanities class
BASIS International School Guangzhou art festival
BASIS International School Guangzhou basketball
Guangzhou night skyline
Living in Guangzhou
BASIS International School Guangzhou is set in the Science City suburb outside of Guangzhou with lots of green spaces, lush rolling hills, and numerous paths to walk, jog, or cycle. Our teachers and staff enjoy the campus and the area's peaceful, green environment. Guangzhou is a diverse city with several foreign consulates (including a U.S. Consulate), in the city center (about a 45 minute car ride away from the school). This cultural diversity means you'll find good restaurants from around the world, most delivering meals to your door.

In addition, several modern malls with entertainment, dining, and movie theaters around the city, Chimelong's Safari Park, Paradise Park and Circus will keep your weekends busy. Guangzhou and its neighbor Dongguan are considered the manufacturing capital of China, so there is a large wholesale market area in the city where you can find lots of bargains, if you're in the mood to hunt. But when you desire a change of scenery, a bullet train can have you in Hong Kong in about an hour.