Swiss School Beijing
Chao Yang, Beijing, China
Info checked 2026-11-06 · Fees 2026-27
Per year· 2026-27 school year
CNY 207K–335K
about USD 31.1K–50.3K
ECB reference rate (2026-11-05)
About
German-language Swiss school section of Western Academy of Beijing, covering Swiss compulsory schooling from nursery to Grade 9. Run by a non-profit association.
10 Lai Guang Ying Dong Lu, Chao Yang District, Beijing 100102
Approximate location. Please use the address above for the exact spot.
Key facts
Curriculum
Own curriculum
Ages
Ages 3–15
Language
German
Type
Foreign national school
Fee level
- Founded
- 2017
- Ownership
- Non-profit
Curriculum and academics
Strengths
- Languages
Fees
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 |
|---|---|
| Early Years | CNY 207,100≈ USD 31.1K |
| Kindergarten 1 | CNY 227,300≈ USD 34.1K |
| Kindergarten 2 / Junior Grade 1 | CNY 246,500≈ USD 37K |
| Grade 1 / Senior Grade 1 | CNY 270,700≈ USD 40.6K |
| Grade 2 | CNY 281,800≈ USD 42.3K |
| Grade 3 | CNY 281,800≈ USD 42.3K |
| Grade 4 | CNY 281,800≈ USD 42.3K |
| Grade 5 | CNY 281,800≈ USD 42.3K |
| Grade 6 | CNY 302,000≈ USD 45.3K |
| Grade 7 | CNY 302,000≈ USD 45.3K |
| Grade 8 | CNY 302,000≈ USD 45.3K |
| Grade 9 | CNY 335,400≈ USD 50.3K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Early Years | CNY 207,100 (about USD 31.1K) |
| Kindergarten 1 | CNY 227,300 (about USD 34.1K) |
| Kindergarten 2 / Junior Grade 1 | CNY 246,500 (about USD 37K) |
| Grade 1 / Senior Grade 1 | CNY 270,700 (about USD 40.6K) |
| Grade 2 | CNY 281,800 (about USD 42.3K) |
| Grade 3 | CNY 281,800 (about USD 42.3K) |
| Grade 4 | CNY 281,800 (about USD 42.3K) |
| Grade 5 | CNY 281,800 (about USD 42.3K) |
| Grade 6 | CNY 302,000 (about USD 45.3K) |
| Grade 7 | CNY 302,000 (about USD 45.3K) |
| Grade 8 | CNY 302,000 (about USD 45.3K) |
| Grade 9 | CNY 335,400 (about USD 50.3K) |
Source: school website (ssbj.wab-edu.cn) · checked 2026-11-06 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-05)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Swiss School Beijing (this school) | CNY 207,100 (about USD 31.1K) | CNY 335,400 (about USD 50.3K) |
| International School of Beijing | CNY 155,800 (about USD 23.4K) | CNY 361,800 (about USD 54.3K) |
| Beijing International Bilingual Academy | CNY 260,000 (about USD 39K) | CNY 292,000 (about USD 43.8K) |
| Keystone Academy | CNY 294,150 (about USD 44.1K) | CNY 328,800 (about USD 49.3K) |
| 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 (ssbj.wab-edu.cn) · checked 2026-11-06 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-05)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- CNY 2,100
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 (2026-11-05). Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
Admissions
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Deadline
- 30 April (encouraged; places offered later)
Student support
- Mother-tongue programmes
- German
- School bus
- Yes
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Country affiliation
Recognised by the Swiss government; covers Swiss compulsory schooling from nursery to Grade 9.
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Bus service
Bus travel within the WAB school bus network is free; public bus and metro routes to campus are listed.
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Diving deeper
Governance and ownership
A non-profit Swiss association runs the school; parents become members automatically while enrolled. The board includes embassy and WAB representatives.
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Academics
Curriculum
Follows the Swiss curriculum taught in German, based on a 'head, heart and hands' approach.
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Parent experience
History
Opened in August 2017 as the German-language section of Western Academy of Beijing.
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Community
A community where families from many cultures meet, connecting Swiss, Chinese and international communities.
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Languages
Language provision
Emphasises multilingual education, with German as the main language of instruction.
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Admissions
Admissions
Apply online; the team reviews files and may request an interview or assessment. Decisions come by email. Mainland Chinese permanent residents cannot be admitted.
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Waitlist
Applications after 30 April are more likely to be waitlisted; mid-year places depend on availability.
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