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 High School Affiliated to Renmin University of China (commonly known in China as Renda Fuzhong, or abbreviated to RDFZ) is now enjoying a high level of recognition both in China and abroad. It has developed relationships and partnerships with 46 schools overeas, including Thomas Jefferson Science High School and Phillips Academy And over in the US, Eton College in UK, etc. The school is now offering the Chinese Training Course, Regular Chinese Curriculum, as well as British A-Levels, IBDP, and American AP courses. The international faculty consists of 60 international teachers and more than 200 international students represented by more than 20 countries. Each year, over 85 percent of the international graduates are admitted to renowned universities including Beijing University, Tsinghua University, and Renmin University of China. More than one thousand students have won gold or silver medals in competitions at international and national levels.
Founding date: 1950
Age Range: 12-15 (foreign passport holder with a legal guardian in Beijing during his/her study period at RDFZ)
Grades Offered: Grade 7-11
School type: A Key Public School under the direct leadership of Ministry of Education
Total area of campus: 100,000sqm
Curriculum Description: Chinese Training Class, Regular Class, British A-Level Program, American AP Program, IBDP
Boarding Program: Yes, students from different grades can choose accommodation according to their own needs
Number of current international students: 210
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):
• Application fee: None
• Chinese training class: RMB 21,800 per semester
• Regular class: RMB 25,000 per semester
• British A-Level Program: RMB 40,000 per semester
• American AP Program: RMB 45,000 per semester
• IBDP: RMB 50,000 per semester
• Accommodation fees: Room for 3 persons: RMB 6,200 per bed per semester; Room for 2 persons: RMB 9,300 per bed per semester
• School uniforms, books, food, student visa fee: RMB 400
• Insurance for foreign students: RMB 600
• Extracurricular activities: Cost varies
Lunch offered: The school canteen provides students and teachers three meals daily with a large variety of food
Nationality of students: Korea, US, Singapore, Canada, Australia, Japan, and Kazakhstan
Primary teaching languages: Chinese and English
Other languages taught as electives: Spanish, German, Japanese, French, Russian, Korean, and more
Average Class size: Ranges from 5 to 45 students per class
Teacher/student ratio: 1:9
School hours: 8am-4.30pm
After-school activities: RDFZ offers a variety of clubs and activities based on students’ interests, including sporting games, movie festivals, animation exhibitions, photography, and more
Scholarships offered: Yes, scholarships for international students include the scholarship for excellent students and scholarship for excellent graduates
School facilities: Gymnasium, indoor swimming pool, soccer field with a 400-meter track around it, basketball and volleyball courts, library with regular and electronic reading spaces both for students and teachers, and various science laboratories; there is also a large canteen with first class facilities and a 30,000sqm student dormitory
School nurse: On-site clinic with doctors and nurses
Contact: 37 Zhongguancun Dajie, Haidian District (6251 3962, 6251 209, guojibu3962@sina.com) www.rdfz.cn 海淀区中关村大街37
号人大附中国际部
Photo: Courtesy of RDFZ