Yew Chung International School of Beijing is an international school with a variety of curricula drawn from the best elements of both Eastern and Western education. Its Early Childhood Education (Kindergarten) and Primary sections follow the National Curriculum for England (NCE) alongside a researched-based Chinese Language and Culture Program. Kindergarten and primary classrooms incorporate a co-teaching model with one Western and one Chinese Teacher to create a fully immersed bilingual environment; and secondary school students follow Key Stage 3 of the UK National Curriculum, the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB). YCIS Beijing is currently accredited by five accreditation authorities and all YCIS Schools became the first and only schools in China to be awarded the Cambridge Award for Excellence in Education in 2012 by Cambridge International Examinations to honor their consistent years of academic achievement.
Founding date: August 1995
Age range: 2-18
Grades offered: Kindergarten 2 to Year 13
School type: International K-12 school
Total area: 15,850sqm
Number of students: 800
Is the school accredited by the Ministry of Education? Yes
Foreign passport holders accepted? Yes
Local Chinese students accepted? No
Accreditations: CIS, NCCT, NEASC, IB, CIE
Tuition fees (2015-2016 academic year):
• Application fee: RMB 2,000
• Kindergarten: RMB 72,500 (K2 half-day), RMB 119,000 (K2 full day), RMB 159,000 (K3), RMB 167,000 (K4)
• Year 1-3: RMB 204,000
• Year 4-6: RMB 209,500
• Year 7-9: RMB 230,500
• Year 10-11: RMB 246,000
• Year 12-13: RMB 253,000
• Transportation fee: RMB 9,300 (under 10km), RMB 10,960 (10-20km), RMB 12,700 (20-30km)
• Lunch fee: RMB 24 per day (ECE-Y3), RMB 25 per day (Y4-6), or RMB 27 per day (Y7-13)
Lunch offered: Cafeteria with four sections (World Kitchen, Salad and Sandwich Bar, Italian Food, and Daily Specials). The Student Cafe offers breakfast, healthy snacks and fruit juices. Vegetarian and vegan options available. Catering by Aramark.
Nationality of students: US, UK, Australia, Canada, Italy, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, Hong Kong, and more
Primary teaching languages: English and Chinese
Other languages taught: Italian, French and Chinese
Average class size: 16-24
Average teacher/student ratio: 1:8 (kindergarten), 1:12 (primary), 1:24 (secondary)
School hours: 8am-3pm
After-school activities: 40 ASAs in Secondary and 55 ASAs in Primary, including art, drama, music, sports, Model UN, orchestra, interschool sports competitions, and more
Special needs program: Yes, on a case-by-case basis.
Extra help offered: English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Scholarships offered: Overall Scholarship, Merit Scholarship and Music Scholarships
School facilities: Primary and Secondary libraries, auditorium, access to Honglinjin Park for football and athletics, Mac computer labs, music room, Student Cafe, cafeteria, rooftop golf course, indoor and outdoor playgrounds, gymnasium, parent room, art rooms, dance studio, internal PM2.5 fresh-air systems installed in classrooms, offices and corridors.
School nurse or doctor available? Yes
Contact: East gate of Honglingjin Park, 5 Houbalizhuang, Chaoyang District (8583 3731, enquiry@bj.ycef.com) www.ycis-bj.com 朝阳区后八里庄5号红领巾公园东门
Word from a Parent:
“We chose YCIS Beijing not only for the English and Chinese language immersion, but also for the tight-knit community feeling that the school offers both children and parents.”
– Linzie and Ammon Spiller (US), parents of Elias (age 12) and Vienna (age 6)
Photo: Courtesy of YCIS Beijing
