Beijing International Bilingual Academy
- Own curriculum
- American
- IB MYP
- IGCSE
- +2
Per yearabout USD 39K–43.8K
CNY 260K–292K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
About
Beijing International Bilingual Academy, established in 2006, with further campuses in Tianjin (2017) and Guiyang (2018). Offers Early Years, elementary, middle and high school programmes with a bilingual, Chinese and international focus.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Own curriculum · American · IB MYP
Ages
Ages 1–18
Language
English, Chinese
Type
Bilingual school
Fee level
- Founded
- 2006
- Selectivity
- Open entry
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| G1-G5 | CNY 260,000≈ USD 39K |
| G6-G8 | CNY 266,000≈ USD 39.9K |
| G9-G10 | CNY 273,000≈ USD 40.9K |
| G11-G12 | CNY 292,000≈ USD 43.8K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| G1-G5 | CNY 260,000 (about USD 39K) |
| G6-G8 | CNY 266,000 (about USD 39.9K) |
| G9-G10 | CNY 273,000 (about USD 40.9K) |
| G11-G12 | CNY 292,000 (about USD 43.8K) |
Source: school website (bibachina.org) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Beijing International Bilingual Academy (this school) | CNY 260,000 (about USD 39K) | CNY 292,000 (about USD 43.8K) |
| The British School of Beijing, Shunyi | CNY 166,000 (about USD 24.9K) | CNY 369,000 (about USD 55.3K) |
| Keystone Academy | CNY 294,150 (about USD 44.1K) | CNY 328,800 (about USD 49.3K) |
| 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) |
| Yew Chung International School of Beijing | CNY 229,000 (about USD 34.3K) | CNY 346,000 (about USD 51.9K) |
Source: school website (bibachina.org) · checked 2026-10-28 · 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 2026-10-28)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Interview
- Open days
- 2025-12-13
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Sibling discount
- 5% off tuition for second and subsequent children who signed up after 1 July 2020; cannot combine with other discounts
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB MYP · IB DP (Diploma) · American curriculum · IGCSE
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
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
American curriculum
Kindergarten to Grade 12 · Ages 5–18
Grade-by-grade like US schools; students graduate by earning course credits, often with AP courses in high school.
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
A Level
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18
The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Languages
- Service
- Outdoor education
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Boarding
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- IB, WASC
- Memberships
- ACAMIS, EARCOS
More details
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The essentials
Country affiliation
Rooted in China with a global outlook, with an emphasis on Chinese culture within its curriculum.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Each stage has its own programme: Early Years is self-designed, elementary follows Common Core and Chinese standards, middle school uses IB MYP, and high school takes IGCSE then IB DP or A-Level.
- Early Years
- IGCSE
- IB MYP
- IB DP
- A-Level
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Established in Beijing in 2006, with the Tianjin campus opening in 2017 and Guiyang in 2018.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
Emphasises community through charity work, a PTA café funding welfare projects, and an alumni association.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
A volunteer association of parents and teachers handling communication, school support, events and public welfare projects.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
Students are described as competing in international events in robotics, debate, maths, science and business.
- Robotics
- Debate
- Maths
- Science
- Business
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Social and hobbies
Offers over 200 extra-curricular activities covering fitness, emotional and social skills in a safe, inclusive setting.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Students without Chinese background are placed in Chinese as a second language classes by level after enrolment.
- Chinese as a second language (CSL)
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Applicants apply online, submit documents, attend an interview or test, receive notification, pay fees, submit a health report, then prepare to start.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Waitlist
After acceptance, admissions priority goes to siblings of current students or graduates and to students on the previous year's waiting list.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Compiled from public sources
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