Daystar Academy
- IB Diploma
- IB MYP
- IB PYP
- Montessori
Per yearabout USD 34.9K–41.1K
CNY 233K–274K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
About
Founded in 2002 in Beijing as a K-12 school within Ivy Education Group. Combines International Baccalaureate courses with Chinese compulsory courses and social innovation learning. Three campuses: Beigao, Sanlitun and Quanfa.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB Diploma · IB MYP · IB PYP
Ages
Ages 1.5–18
Students
1,000
Language
English, Chinese
Type
Bilingual school
Fee level
- Founded
- 2002
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Mother-tongue programmes
- Chinese
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Elementary, Sanlitun Campus | CNY 233,000≈ USD 34.9K |
| Elementary, Beigao Campus | CNY 236,000≈ USD 35.4K |
| Secondary, low end of range | CNY 257,000≈ USD 38.5K |
| Secondary, high end of range | CNY 274,000≈ USD 41.1K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Elementary, Sanlitun Campus | CNY 233,000 (about USD 34.9K) |
| Elementary, Beigao Campus | CNY 236,000 (about USD 35.4K) |
| Secondary, low end of range | CNY 257,000 (about USD 38.5K) |
| Secondary, high end of range | CNY 274,000 (about USD 41.1K) |
Source: school website (en.daystaracademy.cn) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Daystar Academy (this school) | CNY 233,000 (about USD 34.9K) | CNY 274,000 (about USD 41.1K) |
| 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 (en.daystaracademy.cn) · 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)
Curriculum and academics
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Curricula, explained
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
Montessori
Early years to primary · Ages 2–12
A method where children choose hands-on activities and work at their own pace, often in mixed-age classes.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Languages
- Service
Campus and school life
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Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Library
- Sports field
- Playground
After-school activities
- Rubik's Cube Club
- Gardening class
- Art classes
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- Accreditations
- IB
- Memberships
- COIS, EARCOS
Diving deeper
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Governance and ownership
Part of Ivy Education Group, with an advisory board and a parent committee.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
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Curriculum
Runs International Baccalaureate courses alongside compulsory Chinese courses. Includes social innovation lessons and a Montessori kindergarten programme.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
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History
Founded in 2002. Beigao campus has been in use since 2008, Sanlitun opened in 2017, and Quanfa became an early learning centre in 2020.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
A parent volunteer committee handles family-school communication through events such as coffee mornings, workshops and newsletters.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
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Facilities overview
Beigao campus has a range of study and sports facilities. Sanlitun has an artificial turf pitch, playground, sports hall and greenhouse.
- Indoor swimming pool
- Gym
- Library
- Astroturf football pitch
- Playground
- Sports hall
- Drama studio
- Greenhouse
- Art room
- Music and dance room
- Baking studio
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Sanlitun has an astroturf football pitch and sports hall; Quanfa has an indoor swimming pool and gym.
- Astroturf football pitch
- Sports hall
- Indoor swimming pool
- Gym
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
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Community and service
Students have opportunities to serve others, along with guest speakers and field trips.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
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Bilingual teaching
A bilingual school teaching in Chinese and English. It combines Chinese and Western educational traditions.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
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Awards
The school's executive head received a 2025 Forbes China outstanding international school principal award.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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No.2, Shunbai Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing (Beigao Campus; Sanlitun and Quanfa campuses are at other Chaoyang addresses)
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