Beijing City International School
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB Diploma
- Own curriculum
Per yearabout USD 44.7K–52.3K
CNY 298K–349K · 2026-2027 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
Non-profit private school in Beijing that admits students of all nationalities, with a mission to challenge and empower students to be compassionate, inspired people.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB PYP · IB MYP · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 2–18
Type
International school
Fee level
- Grades
- Grade 6 – Grade 12
- Ownership
- Non-profit
- Scholarships
- Yes
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-2027 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Grades 1-5 | CNY 298,000≈ USD 44.7K |
| Grades 6-8 | CNY 323,000≈ USD 48.4K |
| Grades 9-10 | CNY 337,000≈ USD 50.5K |
| Grades 11-12 | CNY 349,000≈ USD 52.3K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Grades 1-5 | CNY 298,000 (about USD 44.7K) |
| Grades 6-8 | CNY 323,000 (about USD 48.4K) |
| Grades 9-10 | CNY 337,000 (about USD 50.5K) |
| Grades 11-12 | CNY 349,000 (about USD 52.3K) |
Source: school website (bcis.cn) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Beijing City International School (this school) | CNY 298,000 (about USD 44.7K) | CNY 349,000 (about USD 52.3K) |
| 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 (bcis.cn) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
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 2026-10-29)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB PYP · IB MYP · IB DP (Diploma)
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
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Gifted programme
- Yes
- Nurse on site
- Yes
- Device policy
- Laptop programme
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Sports field
- Library
Sports
- Swimming
- Soccer
- Fitness
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Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
- Accreditations
- CIS, IB, WASC
- Memberships
- ACAMIS, COIS, EARCOS
More details
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The essentials
Additional learning support
Learning Support teachers work with counsellors and classroom teachers to support students with learning needs and highly capable students.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
Regular and EA school buses run on school days, with a shuttle every 15 minutes between campuses, air purification, GPS tracking and attendants.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Food options
Meals and snacks are provided at set times for each level, with student meal accounts topped up online or in cash.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Governance and ownership
A non-profit private school with a Board of Trustees.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
The school runs IB PYP, MYP and DP programmes, with its own IDEATE programme and a graduate profile built through CAS and portfolio work.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Homeroom guidance lessons cover social skills, mindfulness, conflict resolution and digital citizenship.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
English as an additional language (EAL)
Specialist teachers give structured, personalised English as an Additional Language support across the curriculum, working alongside homeroom and subject teachers.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
The counselling team offers confidential individual and small-group counselling, transition support and parent workshops to support emotional wellbeing.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding
The school gives age-appropriate personal safety lessons at all grade levels and trains faculty regularly to recognise and report abuse and neglect.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Community
An educational leadership team and principals for each section lead the school, covering teaching, operations and admissions.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
A non-profit parent-teacher association for all families and staff runs school events, fundraising, a grant programme, weekly language classes and clubs.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities are free for community members, with a published schedule for weekdays and weekends and closures on national holidays.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Sports facilities include a gym, soccer field, swimming pool and fitness room.
- Gym
- Soccer field
- Swimming pool
- Fitness room
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Separate libraries are available for the elementary and secondary schools.
- ES Library
- SS Library
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Community and service
Service learning and CAS experiences have students plan action projects linked to the Sustainable Development Goals and reflect on their impact.
- Service learning
- CAS experiences
- PYP exhibition action projects
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Awards
The school reports awards for student-led sustainability and service projects, including grants and school awards from education and business bodies.
- ACAMIS Service Learning Grants
- Jim Koerschen Award for Innovation in Schools
- British Chambers China Schools Awards
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Applicants of all nationalities are considered, subject to available seats, with a balanced intake based on gender, academic history, interests and English proficiency.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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