For the coming weeks, we will be highlighting local and international schools around Beijing from our upcoming 2014-2015 School Choice Guide, which comes out in early February 2014. Scroll down for more information on how to participate in our annual school choice fair in March 2014.
Muffy’s Parkside Kindergarten blends the best of Chinese and Western educational theory to create a tailor-made learning environment that maximizes each child’s unique abilities and talents. Our students are encouraged to explore, experiment and express themselves through a curriculum based on Multiple Intelligence research, supported by Montessori and Reggio learning practices in a whole day English immersion setting. We aim to increase our student’s passion for education, while building a foundation of competences to prepare them for lifetime of learning in both China and abroad.
Founding date: 2003
School type: International kindergarten
Grades offered: Nursery, pre-school and kindergarten
Is the school registered with the Ministry of Education? Yes
Tuition fees (2014-2015 Academic Year):
Application fee: RMB 800 (non-refundable)
One-year tuition: RMB 99,800
Deposit (includes application fee): RMB 10,000
Lunch and Dinner fee: RMB 6,500 per year
Transportation fee: RMB 8,000 per year, RMB 4,500 half year, RMB 1,200 a month
Age range: 2-6
Number of students: 420
Nationality of students: China (90 percent), US, Canada, Korea, and UK
Foreign passport holders accepted? Yes
Local Chinese students accepted? Yes
Primary teaching language: English
Class size: 13-18
Teacher/student ratio: 1:6 (maximum)
School hours: 8.30am-5pm (hours vary depending on school location)
After school activities: Our exciting Global Track after school activities include: academics, sports, art classes, Yoga, Debate, Science and cooking
School facilities: Multipurpose classrooms, indoor gym, library, music room, art room, media room, big outdoor playground facility.
Total area of campuses:
Wunliu – 2,800 sqm building
Wangjing – 3,000 sqm building
Xiangshan – 800 sqm building
School nurse: Yes
Lunch offered: Chinese
Contact: Three campuses: Wanliu, Wangjing, Xiangshan (400 6633 282) www.muffys.cn
Word from a Parent:
“My son has been studying in Muffy’s for almost two years. Apart from the obvious enhancement of his language capability and physical strength, what I have been most grateful for is how his natural instinct has been carefully nurtured and respected. Muffy’s has always focused on multiple intelligence development and its teachers are required to establish a good relationship with kids just like friends. When they are staying together, the teachers are sensitive to each student’s characteristics and potential to which they give timely encouragement and guidance. As a result my son has developed independence, confidence and optimism.”
Luo Ronghui (China), mother of Wilson (4)
For more information on the 2014-2015 School Choice Guide e-mail editor@beijing-kids.com and click here to view the 2013-2014 School Choice Guide on ISSUU. For more information on our upcoming School Choice Fair on March 1-2, 2014, please e-mail schoolchoicefair@truerun.com.
Photo courtesy of Muffy’s Kindergarten
