Beijing BISS International School
北京BISS国际学校
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB Diploma
Per yearabout USD 31K–38.5K
CNY 207K–257K · 2022-23 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-04)
About
Independent proprietary, co-educational, English-language day school offering an international curriculum for Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 students from the expatriate community of Beijing.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB PYP · IB MYP · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 2–18
Students
120
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 20
- Founded
- 1994
- Ownership
- For-profit
- Financial aid
- Yes
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2022-23 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| PreK | CNY 207,000≈ USD 31K |
| Grade 1 - 5 | CNY 237,000≈ USD 35.5K |
| Grade 6 - 8 | CNY 257,000≈ USD 38.5K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| PreK | CNY 207,000 (about USD 31K) |
| Grade 1 - 5 | CNY 237,000 (about USD 35.5K) |
| Grade 6 - 8 | CNY 257,000 (about USD 38.5K) |
Source: school website (biss.com.cn) · checked 2026-11-04 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Beijing BISS International School (this school) | CNY 207,000 (about USD 31K) | CNY 257,000 (about USD 38.5K) |
| International School of Beijing | CNY 155,800 (about USD 23.4K) | CNY 361,800 (about USD 54.2K) |
| Dulwich College Beijing | CNY 251,000 (about USD 37.6K) | CNY 385,000 (about USD 57.7K) |
| Beijing International Bilingual Academy | CNY 260,000 (about USD 39K) | CNY 292,000 (about USD 43.8K) |
| Yew Chung International School of Beijing | CNY 229,000 (about USD 34.3K) | CNY 346,000 (about USD 51.9K) |
| Canadian International School of Beijing | CNY 135,500 (about USD 20.3K) | CNY 336,800 (about USD 50.5K) |
Source: school website (biss.com.cn) · checked 2026-11-04 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- CNY 800
- Deposit
- CNY 20,000
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-11-04)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPOffered
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Service
- Academics
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Nurse on site
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Library
- Theatre
- Gym
- Sports field
Sports
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Volleyball
- Rock climbing
Arts
- Music
- Drama
- Visual art
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- Accreditations
- IB
- Memberships
- ACAMIS
Licence
SFCC: foreign passport holders only
The essentials
Source: Read from the school's website
Country affiliation
International school serving the expatriate community in Beijing, with faculty from many countries.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Source: Read from the school's website
Governance and ownership
Independent proprietary school, a privately run day school.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Offers the IB Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes, with the Diploma as the culminating programme.
- PYP
- MYP
- DP
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic calendar
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Wellbeing
Source: Read from the school's website
Mental wellbeing
A full-time counsellor supports students individually and in groups with academic, personal, social and family changes, and gives university and career guidance.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
History
Founded in 1994 as an independent co-educational English-language day school for expatriate students in Beijing, offering an international curriculum.
- 1994 founded
- 7000+ alumni students
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities overview
Campus with over 50 classrooms, an auditorium, science labs, two libraries, cafeteria, playgrounds and an on-site medical clinic.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Sports dome with multi-purpose courts, small gymnasium, all-weather football pitch and rock-climbing wall.
- Sports dome
- Small gymnasium
- All-weather 5-aside soccer field
- Rock-climbing wall
- Olympic Center access
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Two libraries, science labs, a design technology lab, music, drama and art studios, and wireless campus with classroom projectors.
- Two libraries
- Science labs
- Design technology lab
- Music, drama and art studios
- Wireless campus
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Source: Read from the school's website
Community and service
Students complete CAS (Creativity, Action, Service) activities and community action projects, with an annual BISS on the Road trip for Grades 11 and 12.
- CAS programme
- BISS on the Road
- After School Activities
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Source: Read from the school's website
Accreditations
Licensed by the Beijing Educational Commission, accredited by China's Ministry of Education, and IB-authorised for PYP, MYP and DP.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
No. 17, Area 4, An Zhen Xi Li, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100029, P. R. of China
Approximate location. Please use the address above for the exact spot.
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