Yew Chung International School of Beijing
北京耀中国际学校
- IB Diploma
- IGCSE
- UK EYFS
Per yearabout USD 34.3K–51.9K
CNY 229K–346K · Reference range · not confirmed by the school · 2026-27 school year
About
Yew Chung International School of Beijing is an international school for expatriate students aged 2 to 18 (K2 to Year 13), established in 1995. It is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and is situated in Honglingjin Park, offering education from Early Childhood to Upper Secondary.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
- Run directly by YCYW Education Network (Yew Chung / Yew Wah). See all 19 schools of YCYW Education Network (Yew Chung / Yew Wah)
Info checked 2026-11-06 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
IB Diploma · IGCSE · UK EYFS
Ages
Ages 2–18
Students
800
Language
English, Chinese
Type
International school
Fee level
- Grades
- K2 – Year 13
- Nationalities
- 45
- Founded
- 1995
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
Fees
Reference range · not confirmed by the school
CNY 229K–346K
about USD 34.3K–51.9K
2026-27 school year
We have not found the school's own fee table yet, so this is a rough range from public sources.
Sources
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma) · IGCSE · EYFS
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
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
EYFS
Early years · Ages 2–5
The early-years stage of British schools: play-based learning of language, social skills and early reading and number.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- STEM
- Service
- Languages
Exam results
- IB Diploma · Pass rate
- 100%
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
- Accreditations
- CIS, IB
- Memberships
- ACAMIS, COIS, EARCOS
Licence
SFCC: foreign passport holders only
More details
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Diving deeper
Governance and ownership
Led by a Western and a Chinese co-principal leadership model.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Play-based early years curriculum using the UK Development Matters framework, with learning portfolios.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
Reports strong IGCSE and IB Diploma results, with graduates accepted to leading universities in China, the UK, the US and Asia.
- Peking University
- Tsinghua University
- University of Oxford
- University of Cambridge
- Stanford University
- University of California, Berkeley
- National University of Singapore
- The University of Hong Kong
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Safeguarding
Presented as a Child-Safe School, with child protection policies and procedures published.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Founded in 1995 and part of the YCYW network with roots in Hong Kong.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
Part of a school network in mainland China, Hong Kong and Silicon Valley sharing a similar pedagogy.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
A purpose-built early childhood centre opened in 2015 with flexible learning spaces and campus-wide air filtration.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Bilingual teaching
Early childhood classes teach English and Chinese equally, with each class led by a Chinese and a Western teacher.
- English
- Chinese
- Mother tongue development
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Accreditations
Holds CIS accreditation, one of the few international schools in China to do so.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Applications are accepted year-round, with priority admission for existing students transferring within the network.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
Honglingjin Park, 5 Houbalizhuang, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100025, China
Approximate location. Please use the address above for the exact spot.
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