About
Beijing National Day School, named after the birthday of the People's Republic of China, runs a national curriculum and an international department offering A-Level, AP and IB Diploma programmes.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
A Level · AP · IB Diploma
Students
5,000
Language
Chinese
Type
Local school, international programme
- Founded
- 1952
- Ownership
- Government
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Boarding
- Yes
- Accreditations
- IB
Curriculum and academics
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Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma) · A Level · AP
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 MYPNot here
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
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.
AP
High school, by subject · Ages 15–18
College Board's university-level courses that high-school students choose subject by subject, with exams scored 1–5 each May.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Campus and school life
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After-school activities
- Art Performance
- Sports
- Technology and Innovation
- Charity
- Humanities
- Science
- Design and Production
- Social Science
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More details
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The essentials
Country affiliation
The school is named after the PRC's national day and runs a national curriculum alongside an international department.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Academics
Curriculum
Integrated, tiered, categorized and special education curricula since 2011, with 327 subject courses and 29 exploratory activities.
- Integrated Curriculum
- Tiered Curriculum
- Categorized Curriculum
- Special Education Curriculum
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Wellbeing
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
The school holds themed days such as Gratitude, Companionship and Apology Day to build relationships and character.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Parent experience
History
Founded in 1952 and located at No. 66 Yuquan Road. The school presents its history year by year through stories.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Community
An annual Alumni Homecoming Day on October 1 supports alumni connections with the school.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Facilities
Extra-curricular facilities
There are 172 student clubs across 14 types, covering arts, sports, science and charity.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
Clubs and activities in science, humanities and social science are offered.
- Science
- Humanities
- Social Science
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Arts and creative
Art performance and design and production clubs are available.
- Art Performance
- Design and Production
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Location
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No.66 Yuquan Lu, Haidian District, Beijing 100039
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