Introduction:

Recognized worldwide as a leader in Early Childhood (EC)-12 education, International School of Beijing (ISB) offers exceptional resources in a 13-hectare state-of-the-art facility in Beijing’s northeastern suburbs.

ISB empowers and inspires its students—approximately 1,860 students from 50 different countries—to acquire the knowledge, skills, and attributes necessary to strive for personal excellence and to contribute responsibly to the global community.

ISB’s curriculum is derived from the best international models, and is tailored to meet the talents of our unique student population. Strong academics are enhanced by superb extra-curricular opportunities in sports, service opportunities, clubs, and the performing arts. The IB Diploma Program is offered in grades 11 and 12.

Founding date: 1980

Accreditations & affiliations: NEASC, CIS, NCCT; IB World School;

Age of students: 3 to 18 years

Number of students: Approximately 1860

Nationality of students: Over 50 nationalities represented

Education/Curriculum: Standards-based; drawn from best US and international curriculum models; IB Diploma and certificates and AP courses offered in grades 11 and 12

Primary teaching language: English

Languages taught: Chinese, French, Spanish; ESOL

Teachers: 189 full-time and 15 part-time; 48% with master’s degree or higher; average 10 years worth of classroom experience

Teaching Assistants: Yes, in the elementary school

Class size: Maximum Class Sizes: EC3: 16; EC 4: 14; K-G2: 18; G3-G5: 20; G6-G12: 22

Teacher – Student: ratio 9:1

School hours: 8:15 – 3:20

After-school activities: Extensive options for activities related to sports, crafts, performing arts, music, Model United Nations (MUN), and service clubs. Membership in local, regional, and international conferences. Teams and groups travel to participate in regional and international festivals and tournaments.

School Facilities: Two libraries with more than 70,000 volumes; 12 fully equipped science laboratories, a 600-seat auditorium with professional theater facilities; a 6-lane competition swimming pool, a 400-meter running track, 4 gymnasiums, 2 cafeterias, extensive outdoor sports grounds, and an outdoor learning environment. The school supports over 2,500 voice and data ports, 1,100 desktop computers, 400 laptops in mobile carts, 150 digital projectors, and 70 networked laser printers (14 of which are color ones) throughout the building. All computers have access to the internal network and can access the internet

School nurse or healthcare: Two clinics, staffed full time, with total of 4 nurses

School bus: Yes; optional; extra fees

School lunch: Yes

Admission & fees:

School year 2008-2009

One-time Application Fee: RMB 1,600, payable upon acceptance

Tuition: EC3 (half day) RMB 59,100; EC4 (full day) RMB 108,000; K-G5 RMB 126,600; G6-8 135,830; G9-12: 149,400. Capital Fee of RMB 10,500 for EC 3 and EC4; RMB 12,610 for Kindergarten; RMB 30,230 for G1-12

Contacts:

No. 10, An Hua Street,

Shunyi District, Beijing 101318

86-10-8149-2345

Email: admissions@isb.bj.edu.cn

            www.isb.bj.edu.cn