Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2005 9:45 pm Post subject: International Schools in Beijing, China
International Schools in Beijing, China
Australian International School Beijing (AISB)
Opens in May 2004 offering the complete, accredited post-compulsory Western Australian Education curriculum from Kindergarten-Year 1 to Year 12. The campus is shared with several schools, including AISB, the NIT-International School Beijing (Chinese medium with some English) and the Beijing Dance school, creating opportunities for joint sport and debating activities, and cultural exchange. The campus also provides 35 hectares of landscaped grounds and is located 30 minutes from the central business district. AISB has been set up jointly by the Australian government, Chinese government and private investors. It has been approved by the Australian Ministry for Education and will follow the Australian school year running from January to December.
Beanstalk International Kindergarten
Offers child-centred programmes for children aged 2 - 6 years based on an international curriculum, using English as the language of instruction. The play-based programme caters to the development of the whole child in a warm, caring environment. Extra curricular activities include educational field trips, celebrating special events, play-station sessions for parents and toddlers, and optional after-school activities. Average class size 16-20.
Beijing International School of Singapore
An independent, co-educational day school offering an English-language international curriculum for kindergarten to grade 12 students from the expatriate community. Founded in 1994, BISS has approximately 320 students from 50 different nationalities. BISS was the first school in Beijing authorized to teach the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (IB PYP) for kindergarten to grade 6, and the school offers the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) for grades 9 and 10 and the IB Diploma for grades 11 & 12. After-school activities include cultural experiences, music, arts and crafts, drama, sports, and the school student newspaper. The school also organizes an activity-week programme, sports days, science fairs, and the United Nations Day celebrations. Average class size 20.
17 Area 4, Anzhen Xi Li (North Third Ring Road), Chaoyang District, Beijing 100029
Beijing Huijia Private College
A private co-educational school from grades 1 through 12. Member school of the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) and part of UNESCO. More than 100 students from 15 countries on campus in this combined boarding and day school.
Beijing Zhongguancun International School
BZIS is a private English-language school from kindergarten through grade 8 for Beijing expatriates and overseas Chinese. The school’s focus is on internationalism, multicultural understanding, character education, and Chinese culture and language. The curriculum is Californian, and most teachers are qualified native English speakers from the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. The school is a brand new five-storey facility near the Great Bell Temple and includes an indoor gymnasium, three basketball courts, and two soccer fields. Average class size 10-15.
Open in early 2004 for pre-school only, the British School in Beijing follows the English National Curriculum and will provide 200 Infant / Junior school places (age 4-11) from August 2004. Located in the Embassy District, facilities incude gyme, play areas, 5-a-side football pitch, library, computer facilities, and art and music rooms. Secondary school to follow by August 2005 at the latest.
Children’s House Montessori Kindergarten
The Children’s House has facilities at the China World Trade Centre (Guo Mao subway station) and the Kempinski/Lufthansa Centre. It is an international Montessori kindergarten with English instruction for children aged from two to six. After-school English, ballet, and kung fu classes available. Half-day rates (a.m. and p.m.) available. All meals and materials included. Average class size 20 (age 2-3) to 30 (age 4-6).
China World Trade Centre, North Lodge, 1 Jianguomen Wai
Deutsche Botschaftsschule Peking
This is for German speakers only. The school building dates from 2000 and has the usual facilities. There are about 60 children in the kindergarten and 230 in the main school, which takes children right through to the various final school exams.
Eton International School
There are two Eton International Schools, including the former Lido Kindergarten and a Pinnacle Plaza branch (opened August 2003). It is an international Montessori kindergarten for children aged two to six years. The school aims to provide an environment that offers each child opportunities to explore a variety of materials in his or her own way, and at his or her own developmental pace. The Montessori methods used ensure that each child progresses through math, language, culture, arts and sciences in a friendly, non-threatening and scientifically proven manner. Social skills and personal well-being are also an important focus.
Office Of Admissions, Eton International School, Room 703, 7/F Lido Office Tower, Lido Place, Jichang Road, Jiang Tai Road, Chaoyang District, 100004 Beijing, P.R. China
Fang Cao Di Primary School
A Chinese Government-run primary school with more than 40 years of accepting international students. Extra-curricular activities include most sports, fine arts, and music. The name Fang Cao Di translates as 'fragrant grassland', intended to reflect the nurturing nature of the educational environment. Average class size 25.
Happy Baby Kindergarten of Montessori Arts
This recently-constructed kindergarten has been decorated in a modern style to create a happy place for children. Within the 3300 square meters of building parents will find modern multifunctional classrooms that include exercise space, living rooms, washrooms, toilets and changing areas. Classrooms are equipped with pianos, computers, open toy cabinets and a long-range digital video system for real time supervision.
Exercise rooms are combined with birthday houses, reading rooms, science discovery labs, art rooms and family gardens designed to stimulate the senses. The 800 square meters outside include a swimming pool, child friendly playground, sandpit and big toys.
The teaching team all have Montessori teaching backgrounds. Minimum requirements include a college diploma and three years teaching experience. The kindergarten is said to be the first in China to use long-range digital video system, allowing parents to watch their children study and play via the internet.
Huijia Kindergartens
Huijia’s education is based on bilingual teaching and the arts. It focuses on the development of all the children’s senses and motor skills which will be needed for life in the twenty-first century. The kindergarten offers courses in language (English and Chinese), piano playing, computers, and swimming. Huijia kindergarten also provides a weekly excursion away from the school.
International Montessori School of Beijing
The only fully-approved International Montessori Institution in Beijing, and the only International Montessori Institution in China fully accredited/inspected by the American Montessori Society (AMS). The school has over 350 students, and uses the Montessori curriculum as well as incorporating other international curricula. Classes run from nursery (age 2) through grade 5, in three locations (Sanlitun, Beijing Riviera, and River Garden). Teaching staff of four to six trained adults per class.
International School of Beijing – Shunyi
(ISB) is an English-language day school serving over 1,600 students from more than 50 countries, from pre-kindergarten through grade 12. ISB prides itself on its local and international reputation as a school that provides a well-rounded educational experience for every child. Special programmes include model United Nations, China studies, performing arts, fine arts, and athletics.
Accredited by the Western Association for Schools and Colleges (WASC). High school students may choose the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma programme. ISB offers ESOL in the mainstream, as well as implementing the Essential Learnings programme which incorporates ten Essential Learnings into the Curriculum. These as well as the expectations and outcomes of each grade level are available on the website. Technology is also incorporated in the curriculum with at least three computers in each classroom. Facilities, over 133,000 sq m, including two libraries, a 600-seat theatre, The Black Box, multi-media rooms, music and art rooms, science labs, indoor swimming pool, three gymnasia, climbing wall, weight room, six tennis courts, two playing fields, two baseball fields, one soccer/football field, athletics track, two large playgrounds, as well as two cafeterias. Average class size 20.
10 An Hua Jie, Shunyi District, Beijing 101300, China
International Study Group
This is a small EFL school, founded in 1986, centrally located in the Sanlitun area. The school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum, grades 1 through 8. An internationally-oriented programme with students from over 20 countries. Small classes with a student:teacher ratio of 8:1. Activities and trips, including the annual China Studies trip in May, promote an understanding and awareness of the host country.
Lycee Francais de Pekin
An international school using French as the primary language of instruction alongside English and Chinese the Lycee Francais de Pekin caters to all age groups from pre-elementary to secondary.
The New School of Collaborative Learning
NSCL is a bilingual (English/Chinese) intercultural international school that combines American and Chinese teaching methodologies. Its academic curriculum was designed in collaboration with distinguished educators from Sidwell Friends School in Washington D.C. Small classes, individualized instruction, focus on encouraging lifetime habits of self-motivated learning. Extended day activities selected by students according to interest and season are provided one day per week for all students.
Swedish School
Instruction is in Swedish and covers grade levels up to grade 6. The curriculum is based on the Swedish Baccalaureate System. The school has about 75 students. Minimum age is 3 years. Supplementary Swedish instruction is offered for RMB3000 per year and bus transportation to and from the city is provided at cost price.
Western Academy of Beijing
(WAB) offers The International Baccalaureate PYP and MYP Programs for Nursery to grade 9 in a warm and caring environment. WAB is dually accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and the European Council of International Schools (ECIS). The main campus (Kindergarten through Grade and the new Early Childhood Centre (Nursery-Pre-Kindergarten) offer a range of programs. Facilities include: media centre/library, gymnasium, theatre, music and art suites, dance, drama and video studios, science and computer labs, ESOL and special education centres, indoor swimming pool, Astroturf sports field, athletics track, and basketball courts. WAB is a leading school in IT integration, with hundreds of laptop computers operating on the school-wide wireless network.
10 Lai Guang Ying Dong Lu, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100103
Yew Chung International School Beijing
(YCIS) Beijing is a bilingual (English/Chinese) International school using a UK-based curriculum that incorporates Chinese language and culture. YCIS Beijing is a registered Cambridge University Examination Centre for IGCSE (Years 10 and 11) and AICE (Years 12 and 13). Average class size 15-20.
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You really show your true talents when you talk about a school that is planned to open in 2004 So many of the contact details that you supply are quite simply ancient history. Even allowing for the fact that your post is from 2005 you copied info that is/was not correct.
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Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2007 3:17 am Post subject: Design School in Beijing
Does anyone know of a good design school or a university that has a good design program in Beijing or just China in general? If you know of a private teacher who is good, then that would be awesome! Oh, I forgot to mention that it is graphic design - photoshop, indesign, illustrator, etc. Thank you!
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Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2007 3:18 am Post subject: Design School in Beijing
Does anyone know of a good design school or a university that has a good design program in Beijing or just China in general? If you know of a private teacher who is good, then that would be awesome! Oh, I forgot to mention that it is graphic design - photoshop, indesign, illustrator, etc. Thank you!
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Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2007 3:19 am Post subject: Design School in Beijing
Does anyone know of a good design school or a university that has a good design program in Beijing or just China in general? If you know of a private teacher who is good, then that would be awesome! Oh, I forgot to mention that it is graphic design - photoshop, indesign, illustrator, etc. Thank you!