In anticipation of the Beijing International School Expo on January 16-17, we’re highlighting local and international schools around Beijing from the upcoming 2016-2017 beijingkids School Choice Guide, which comes out on January 4
The Beijing International Bilingual Academy combines International curricula and robust Chinese elements (language and mathematics), taught within a vibrant and creative international environment. BIBA’s modern Shunyi Campus continues to expand to meet the strong demands for its unique curriculum. In addition to academics, the school emphasizes development of the whole student via an array of sports, music, performing arts, and other programs.
Founding date: 2006
Age range: 2-18
School type: International bilingual school, with international and Chinese National Standard curricula
Grades offered: Early Childhood Center 2-year-olds to Grade 12
Curriculum description: IB DP and IGCSE
Total area: 40,000sqm
Number of students: 1,010
Is the school registered with the Ministry of Education? Yes
Foreign passport holders accepted? Yes
Local Chinese students accepted? Yes
Tuition Fees*(2016-2017, Academic Year): For full details see website
• Application Fee: RMB 2,000
• ECC (2-4 yrs): RMB 120,000 plus New Student Fee* RMB 10,000
• Elementary School (KG -G5): RMB 150,000 plus New Student Fee* RMB 20,000
• Middle School (G6-G8): RMB 160,000 plus New Student Fee* RMB 20,000
• High School (G9-G12): RMB 160,000 plus New Student Fee* RMB 20,000
*Sibling discount of 20 percent for second and subsequent children
Uniform fee: RMB 2, 500
Transportation fee: RMB 8,000-11,000 annually (depending on route)
Lunches: RMB 26-29 per day
Nationality of students: Over 20 nationalities
Primary teaching languages: English and Chinese
Languages taught: English, Chinese, French, and Korean
Class size: Max 16-22
Teacher/student ratio: Varies depending on age of student
School hours: 8.05am-3.40 pm (4.40pm on ASA days)
After School Activities: Tennis, football, choir, band, karate, cooking and many more (offered four days a week), additionally BIBA is the Shunyi host school for the International Music Institute of China (IMIC)
Special needs: Yes
Tutoring: Yes
School facilities: Cafeterias, a gymnasium, soccer pitches, basketball and volleyball courts, libraries, science labs, dance studios, art, and calligraphy, drama, and music rooms
School nurse or doctor available? Yes, full time qualified nurses are on staff
Contact: Monet Garden, 5 YuminLu,Houshayu, Shunyi District (8041 0390, info@bibachina.org) www.bibachina.org
Photo: Courtesy of Beijing International Bilingual School
