About
K-12 bilingual international school in Chaoyang District, Beijing, founded in 2017. Primary follows the Chinese national standards with reference to Cambridge (CAIE). Senior school offers IB Diploma, A-Level and AP tracks, an arts programme and a national gaokao-oriented programme. The school is a full boarding school and runs its own bus routes.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB Diploma · A Level · AP
Ages
Ages 5–18
Students
3,000
Language
Chinese, English
Type
Bilingual school
- Founded
- 2017
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Accreditations
- IB, CIE
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma) · A Level · AP · BTEC
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.
BTEC
Secondary, career-focused · Ages 14–19
Pearson's career-focused qualification in fields such as business, IT or sport, assessed mainly through assignments; taken instead of or alongside A Levels.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Performing arts
- Sport
- STEM
- Visual arts
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Device policy
- iPad programme
- Boarding
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
- Food options
- Allergy safe
Campus and school life
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Facilities
- Theatre
- Library
- Swimming pool
- Sports field
- Gym
- Tennis
- Ice rink
Sports
- Football
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Swimming
- Ice hockey
- Golf
- Skating
- Martial arts
- Flag football
- Cheerleading
- Badminton
- Table tennis
- Volleyball
- Baseball
Arts
- Music
- Drama
- Visual arts
After-school activities
- Instrumental music
- Fine arts
- Sports
- Chess
- Drama
- ESL
- Debate
- Model United Nations
- Art camp
- Gobi expedition
- Science and innovation
- International day
- Art festival
- Sports festival
- Outdoor survival
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More details
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The essentials
Bus service
The school runs 30 bus routes across Chaoyang, Shunyi and Tongzhou with more than 140 stops; one-way trips are kept under an hour.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Full boarding model with dedicated dormitory teachers, class advisors and student managers, plus evening programmes.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Food options
Meals are provided with a professional caterer, with customised meals for students with allergies, religious or medical dietary needs.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Governance and ownership
Part of Kaiwen Education Group, run by a leadership team including Chinese and foreign principals for each school section.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Primary follows the Chinese national curriculum with Cambridge reference. Senior school offers IB Diploma, A-Level, AP and a national gaokao track.
- International Curriculum Programme
- Art Curriculum Programme
- National Curriculum Programme
- IB Diploma
- A-Level
- AP
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
The school reports recent graduates received university offers in the US, UK, Hong Kong, Australia, Canada and elsewhere.
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Parent experience
History
Founded in 2017, authorised for the IB Diploma in 2020, and launched a national-curriculum senior programme in autumn 2023.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
Includes an arts centre, sports venues, separate primary and secondary libraries, indoor air-quality equipment, cafeteria and buses.
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Sports facilities
Football pitches, running tracks, indoor basketball and tennis courts, an ice rink and a 50 m swimming pool.
- 5-a-side and 11-a-side football pitches
- 200 m and 400 m tracks
- indoor basketball courts
- indoor tennis courts
- ice hockey rink
- 50 m swimming pool
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Academic facilities
Separate libraries in the primary and secondary buildings, with reading, discussion and display areas.
- Primary library
- Secondary library
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Extra-curricular facilities
Student gardening projects, including a vegetable garden club run by primary and secondary students.
- Vegetable garden club
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Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
Science and engineering design projects with participation in international competitions.
- Science and innovation programme
- Competitions
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Arts and creative
Music, visual arts and drama activities, with a reported Berklee College of Music partnership for modern music.
- Instrumental music
- Fine arts
- Drama
- Modern music (Berklee partnership)
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Cultural and language
Cultural and international events such as Model United Nations and International Day.
- Model United Nations
- International Day
- Debate tournament
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Community and service
Weekend practical activities including outdoor survival training, museum visits, career experiences and community service.
- Outdoor survival training
- Museum exploration
- Career experience
- Community service
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Leadership and professional
Student leadership programmes and clubs and societies.
- Student leadership programmes
- Clubs and societies
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Lifestyle and wellbeing
Physical education and a range of sports and martial arts open to all students.
- Team sports
- Golf
- Skating
- Martial arts
- Cheerleading
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Languages
Bilingual teaching
Presented as an international bilingual school teaching in Chinese and English.
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Reputation
Awards
Reports collective and individual awards from international robotics and innovation competitions.
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Accreditations
IB World School authorisation (2020), Cambridge CAIE whole-school curriculum authorisation and BTEC certification are reported.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Four steps: online application with a fee, supporting documents and a survey from the current teacher, an entry assessment, then offer and tuition invoice.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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