Study at Maple Leaf

Maple Leaf is China’s leading independent, international schools system. MLES offers a high quality international education for students from preschool to high school. The Maple Leaf Model provides a western academic orientation and preparation for admission to western universities, blended with the richness of Chinese educational traditions and culture.

Students

Welcome to Maple Leaf

Maple Leaf International Schools all welcome international students, whether into our Chinese program or our BC program, we offer a full range of options.

Maple Leaf’s original mission was to provide a blend of the best of Chinese and North American educational practices, to prepare Chinese students for success in post-secondary studies outside of China. As China’s expansion brought increased numbers of foreign workers, the desire for international academic options, blending North American curriculum with Mandarin language immersion, began to emerge.

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Maple Leaf School Locations

The Application Process

Step-by-step from Expressing Interest to Starting Classes

Initial Consultation

Initial consultation in person, or email
Language support: Chinese, English, Korean, Russian, Japanese

Submit Application (Email or In Person)

Submit completed application (form available at admissions office or download here) along with:

copy of student’s passport
copy of student’s birth certificate
copy of student’s legal guardian’s (father or mother) passport (with signature)
Copy of student’s school transcript (with English or Chinese translations)
Copy of Elementary or Middle school graduation certificate (if applicable)
2 passport sized photos
$100 USD non-refundable application fee

Application Evaluation

Students from NON-English-speaking countries and academic backgrounds

Write an entrance examination:

English, Chinese and Math will be tested
Comprehensive English for Foreign Nationals School application

Students from English-speaking countries and academic backgrounds

Details of academic history evaluated by BC Program Principal, or designate. Please provide:

Chinese and Math will be tested
Comprehensive English for Foreign Nationals School application

Admission

For Foreign Nationals Schools (BC system)：

If student is admissible, based on evaluations and/or testing:

Student is admitted to CSL intensive year course or appropriate grade level
Full Payment of tuition fees required for GW202 form to apply study Visa in China
Student acceptance letter provided

For Elementary and Middle Schools (Chinese system):

If student is admissible, based on evaluations and/or testing and Chinese assessment:

Student is admitted to CSL intensive year course or appropriate grade level
Full Payment of tuition fees required for GW202 form to apply study Visa in China
Student acceptance letter provided

For High Schools (BC system):

If student is admissible, based on academic evaluation and ESL assessment:

Student is admitted to either:
—Foundations Program
—Bridging Program

Full Academic Grade 10 Program*

Full Payment of tuition fees required for GW202 form to apply study Visa in China
Student acceptance letter provided

*Admission to BC Full Grade 10 requires BC Principal assessment/approval

Arrival and School Registration

Student arrive at school with:

Acceptance letter
Birth certificate Notarization Document Authenticated by the Chinese Embassy or Consulate
Student Guardian (if not stay with parent in China) Notarization Document Authenticated by the Chinese Embassy or Consulate
Foreigner Medical Examination at local Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau (details provided at international student services center)
Student parent residency permit in China (if applicable)
Evidence of tuition paid

Begin Classes

Application Deadlines
Fall semester: August 22 OR Spring semester: February 27

What Students Say

Three years of study is undoubtedly hard but the fruit of victory is sweet. It is just because of Maple Leaf and the teachers here that I can overcome all the hardship and finally achieve my goal. Best wishes to Maple leaf and all my dear teachers.

Joyce Yumi Inagaki

Japan - Beijing University

I can’t wait for graduation. I am thrilled to get into the big world with much more opportunities.

Crystal Anderson

America - Southern Methodist University

Over the last three years I have made great memories at Maple Leaf International School with my lovely friends. It was a challenge to study in China, however through studying in our school I improved my English and Chinese skills and am now going to be attending my dream university. I am really happy to graduate, and I hope all my friends enter their dream universities as well.

ISABELLA JEONG DAIN

Korea - Beijing Foreign Studies University

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