Canadian International School of Beijing
北京加拿大国际学校
- Canadian
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB Diploma
Per yearabout USD 20.3K–50.5K
CNY 136K–337K · 2025-26 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-02)
About
Offers the Canadian (New Brunswick) curriculum within the IB framework as an IB World School, with PYP, MYP and Diploma Programme, for an expatriate community in Beijing.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
Curriculum
Canadian · IB PYP · IB MYP
Ages
Ages 2–18
Type
International school
Fee level
- School bus
- Yes
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2025-26 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Montessori Nursery Half Day (4 ½ hours) | CNY 135,500≈ USD 20.3K |
| Montessori Nursery Full Day (7 hours) | CNY 201,500≈ USD 30.2K |
| Pre-Kindergarten Full Day (7 hours) | CNY 223,500≈ USD 33.5K |
| Kindergarten Full Day (7 hours) | CNY 238,800≈ USD 35.8K |
| Elementary School Grades 1 ~ 5 | CNY 287,000≈ USD 43K |
| Middle School Grades 6 ~ 8 | CNY 297,000≈ USD 44.5K |
| High School Grades 9 ~ 10 | CNY 326,800≈ USD 49K |
| High School Grades 11 ~ 12 | CNY 336,800≈ USD 50.5K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| Montessori Nursery Half Day (4 ½ hours) | CNY 135,500 (about USD 20.3K) |
| Montessori Nursery Full Day (7 hours) | CNY 201,500 (about USD 30.2K) |
| Pre-Kindergarten Full Day (7 hours) | CNY 223,500 (about USD 33.5K) |
| Kindergarten Full Day (7 hours) | CNY 238,800 (about USD 35.8K) |
| Elementary School Grades 1 ~ 5 | CNY 287,000 (about USD 43K) |
| Middle School Grades 6 ~ 8 | CNY 297,000 (about USD 44.5K) |
| High School Grades 9 ~ 10 | CNY 326,800 (about USD 49K) |
| High School Grades 11 ~ 12 | CNY 336,800 (about USD 50.5K) |
Source: school website (cisbeijing.com) · checked 2026-11-02 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-09)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian International School of Beijing (this school) | CNY 135,500 (about USD 20.3K) | CNY 336,800 (about USD 50.5K) |
| Beijing International Bilingual Academy | 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) |
| Yew Chung International School of Beijing | CNY 229,000 (about USD 34.3K) | CNY 346,000 (about USD 51.9K) |
| Dulwich College Beijing | CNY 251,000 (about USD 37.6K) | CNY 385,000 (about USD 57.7K) |
| International School of Beijing | CNY 155,800 (about USD 23.3K) | CNY 361,800 (about USD 54.2K) |
Source: school website (cisbeijing.com) · checked 2026-11-02 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-09)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- CNY 2,000
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 (2026-11-09). Source: school website (checked 2026-11-02)
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
- Academics
- Outdoor education
- Service
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Theatre
- Library
- Makerspace
- Sports field
- Vr lab
- Workshop
Sports
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Table tennis
- Cross country
Arts
- Music
- Art
- Theatre
After-school activities
- Teacher-led ASA
- Paid ASA
- CAAP
- Sports teams
- Academic clubs
- Performing arts
- Volunteering
- Coding
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Accreditation and memberships
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- Accreditations
- IB
- Memberships
- ACAMIS, COIS
Licence
SFCC: foreign passport holders only
More details
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The essentials
Country affiliation
Follows the Canadian (New Brunswick) curriculum and describes its community as expatriate families from many nationalities.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
A late bus service runs after the after-school activity programme for bus students.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Teaches the Canadian (New Brunswick) curriculum within the IB PYP, MYP and Diploma Programme frameworks.
- Canadian (New Brunswick) curriculum
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB DP
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
Says graduates achieve above-average IB Diploma results and attend universities in over 100 institutions, with most going to North America.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic calendar
Open linkSchool website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
A whole-school wellbeing approach covering emotional, social, physical and academic growth, built into daily routines from Early Years onward.
- Morning meetings
- End-of-day reflections
- Newcomer support and belonging
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Community
Community events include a charity bazaar, international festival, Terry Fox Run and talent shows.
- Charity Bazaar
- International Festival
- Terry Fox Run
- Talent Shows
- Sports Days
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
All parents are members; a six-place executive committee is elected yearly and meets school leadership every 4 to 6 weeks.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
Purpose-built campus completed in 2006 with over 17,000 square metres and 90 classrooms.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Includes a heated indoor pool, two gymnasiums, fitness and cardio suites, and an artificial turf pitch.
- Heated indoor swimming pool
- Two gymnasiums
- Fitness suite
- Cardio suite
- 5-a-side artificial turf pitch
- Multi-purpose hall
- Outdoor court
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Academic spaces include libraries, science labs, a design technology workshop, a VR lab and specialist music and art rooms.
- Library
- Science lab
- Design technology workshop
- Virtual reality lab
- Music room
- Art room
- Auditorium
- Lecture theatre
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular facilities
Early years and elementary spaces include a baby gym, maker space, light room and outdoor playground.
- Baby gym
- Maker space
- Light room
- Outdoor playground
- Black Box Theatre
- Outdoor learning space
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
CAAP offers two hours a week on language development, maths skills, and IB DP, IELTS and TOEFL preparation.
- CAAP
- IB DP preparation
- IELTS and TOEFL preparation
- Language development
- Mathematical skill development
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Teacher-led and paid after-school activities include music and art, alongside performances and concerts.
- Music
- Art
- Performing arts
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Cultural and language
Field trips visit museums, farms, charities and science centres across Beijing, China and abroad.
- Museums
- Farms
- Science centres
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Middle and high school clubs include volunteering and service programmes.
- Volunteering
- Service programmes
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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