RDFZ International School is the International Curriculum Center, known as the ICC, of the High School Affiliated to Renmin University of China, one of the most prestigious schools in the country. Based on the main RDFZ campus in the Haidian district of Beijing, the centre was founded in 2004 and teaches students aged roughly 14 to 18. It offers a choice of international routes, including A Level, Advanced Placement and the International Baccalaureate, and is approved by China's Ministry of Education as a Sino foreign programme.
RDFZ International School (ICC) at a glance
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | A Level, Advanced Placement and the International Baccalaureate Diploma; accredited by Cambridge |
| Stages | Senior school for students aged about 14 to 18, grades 10 to 12 |
| Founded | 2004, as the international curriculum centre of RDFZ |
| Roll | More than 800 students in the international centre |
| Parent school | The High School Affiliated to Renmin University of China (RDFZ), founded 1950 |
| Location | Haidian district, Beijing, on the main RDFZ campus |
Curriculum and academics
RDFZ International School is structured as a senior international centre rather than an all through school, concentrating on the years that lead to university entrance. It offers more than one international pathway, with A Level and Advanced Placement courses alongside the International Baccalaureate Diploma, which it has been authorised to deliver since 2012, and the centre is accredited by Cambridge for its A Level provision. That breadth lets families choose the route that best fits their university plans, whether in the United Kingdom, the United States or elsewhere.
Because the centre sits within RDFZ, one of the leading academic schools in China, it carries an unusually strong record of competitive university entry. We do not publish ranking figures we cannot independently verify, so ask the centre directly for its most recent results and university destinations. For wider context on the city's options, read our international schools in Beijing fees and rankings guide.
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RDFZ International School (ICC) fees
As a Sino foreign programme attached to a public school, RDFZ ICC is often more affordable than Beijing's standalone commercial international schools, though it remains a meaningful annual cost. Our Beijing international school fees guide explains how the bands compare across the city, and how Sino foreign centres typically sit below the premium foreign passport schools. Treat any single figure as indicative and confirm the current schedule with the centre.
Plan also for examination and registration costs that come with A Level, AP and IB courses. To see where RDFZ ICC sits against lower cost options, our guide to the most affordable international schools in Beijing is a useful starting point, and our school finder can shortlist schools to your budget.
Admissions
Entry is at the senior level, typically into grade 10, and is academically selective in keeping with the standing of the parent school. Admission usually involves an entrance assessment and interview, and applicants choose or are guided towards the A Level, AP or IB pathway that suits their strengths and university ambitions.
Eligibility for Sino foreign programmes can differ from that of foreign passport only schools, so confirm the current requirements with the centre, including any conditions tied to nationality or prior schooling. Apply early, as places in a centre of this reputation are in high demand.
Location and who goes there
RDFZ International School is in the Haidian district in the north west of Beijing, the city's university and technology heartland and home to the main RDFZ campus on Zhongguancun Street. Being embedded on the campus of a top Chinese school gives students access to established facilities and a strongly academic environment.
The community is more locally rooted than the expatriate focused schools in Shunyi and Chaoyang, drawing ambitious students preparing for overseas universities. To weigh RDFZ ICC against other routes, start with the Beijing city hub, or compare with the Keystone Academy and the International School of Beijing.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are RDFZ International School fees?
As a Sino foreign programme attached to a public school, RDFZ ICC is often more affordable than Beijing's standalone commercial international schools, though it remains a meaningful annual cost with examination charges on top. See our Beijing international school fees guide and confirm the current schedule with the centre.
What curriculum does RDFZ International School offer?
The centre offers A Level, Advanced Placement and the International Baccalaureate Diploma, and is accredited by Cambridge. It has been authorised to deliver the IB Diploma since 2012.
What is RDFZ ICC?
RDFZ ICC is the International Curriculum Center of the High School Affiliated to Renmin University of China, a Sino foreign international programme founded in 2004 and approved by China's Ministry of Education, based on the main RDFZ campus.
What ages does RDFZ International School teach?
It is a senior international centre teaching students aged about 14 to 18, broadly grades 10 to 12, focused on the years that lead to university entrance.
Where is RDFZ International School?
It is in the Haidian district in the north west of Beijing, on the main campus of the High School Affiliated to Renmin University of China on Zhongguancun Street.
