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.
Over the past 20 years, BIBS (青苗国际双语学校) has grown from one campus to seven and from a Kindergarten-only curriculum to a full-fledged K-12 school. BIBS boasts a unique program that combines the best of Eastern and Western educational philosophies and seeks to empower its learners to become bilingual, multi-cultural and global-minded citizens who are equipped with the knowledge and integrity to function successfully, responsibly and effectively in an ever-evolving global environment.
Founding date: International Kindergarten: 1993; Primary School: 2003; Senior school: 2009; Wanda Bilingual kindergarten: 2011; Chang Qing Teng Kindergarten: 2013; Wanghu Kindergarten:2014; Yangshan Kindergarten:2014
School type: Kindergarten, primary school, senior school
Is the school registered with the Ministry of Education? Yes
Accreditations: IB, WASC
Tuition fees (2014-2015 Academic Year):
a. Application fee: Reception–Grade 12
International Kindergarten: RMB 1,600
Wanda Bilingual Kindergarten: RMB 1,200
Primary and Senior School (Reception to Grade 12): RMB 1,600
b. One-year tuition:
International Kindergarten: RMB 78,000 (Half Day); RMB 100,000 (Full Day)
Wanda Bilingual Kindergarten: RMB 55,000 (Full Day)
Chang Qing Teng Kindergarten: RMB 20,400 (Full Day)
Primary and Senior School (Reception to Grade 12): RMB 168,000.
c. Other fees:
Lunch fee: RMB 25/day (Optional), Transportation fee: RMB 10,000/year (Optional), Uniform: RMB 2,500/year (Primary and Senior School)
, Capital levy fee: RMB 8,000 (International Kindergarten).
Scholarships Offered: Yes
Age range: 2-18
Number of students: 1,000 plus
Nationality of students: US, China, Canada, South Korea, Japan, Spain and other over 30 countries.
Foreign passport holders accepted? Yes
Local Chinese students accepted? Yes
Primary teaching language: English
Other languages taught: Chinese
Class size: Maximum 22 students
Teacher/student ratio: 1:5 (Kindergarten); 1:8 (Primary School); 1:4 (Senior School)
School hours: 8.30am-4pm (Kindergarten and Primary); 8.20am-4pm (Senior School).
After school activities: Activities vary depending on campus and students’ grades. They include ballet, gymnastics, tennis, basketball, soccer, dance, drama, French, Spanish, music, Model UN and more.
School nurse: Yes, full-time qualified nurse on each campus.
Special needs programs offered: No
Extra help offered: ESL, CAL
Lunch offered: Organic fruit and vegetables, high-quality meat. The nutritionist-approved menu includes vegetarian, Muslim, Chinese and Western options.
Contacts:
Beanstalk International Kindergarten
青苗国际幼儿园
1/F, Bldg B, 40 Liangmaqiao Lu Chaoyang District. 朝阳区亮马桥路40号B座一层 (6466 9255) bikoffice@bibs.com.cn
Beanstalk Bilingual Kindergarten (Wanda Kindergarten)青苗双语幼儿园 （万达园）
Bldg 7, Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District.朝阳区建国路93号万达广场7号楼 (5960 3887) bbkoffice@bibs.com.cn
Beanstalk Chang Qing Teng Kindergarten
青苗幼儿园常青藤园
4 Dongba Nanyijie, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区东坝南一街4号 (8537 9659)
Beanstalk International Bilingual School (Primary School)青苗国际双语学校 （小学部）
6 Dongsihuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区东四环北路6号阳光上东二区 (5130 7951) office@bibs.com.cn
Beanstalk International Bilingual School (Senior High School) 青苗国际双语学校（初高中部）
38 Nanshiliju, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区南十里居38号 (8456 6019) bssoffice@bibs.com.cn
Opening Soon 开园在即：
Beanstalk Wanghu Kindergarten青苗幼儿园望湖园
51 Wangjing Beilu (beside Wanghu Park), Chaoyang District. 朝阳区望京北路51号(望湖公园旁） (5130 7951/185 1169 3537)
Beanstalk Yangshan Kindergarten 青苗幼儿园（仰山园）
Bldg 7, East Gate A, Yangshan Park, 30 Anli Lu, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区仰山公园东1门安立路30号7号楼 (5130 7951/ 185 1169 6337)
Word from a parent: “Since his first day at BIBS, Simon has enjoyed each day at school. To help him familiarize himself in new environment, Simon’s homeroom teacher paired him up with his classmates to explore and learn about the BIBS campus. From then on each day after school, he would bring home various ‘good news’ like: ‘There are so many books I can borrow from the library!,’ ‘I made another friend today!,’ and ‘Lunch was yummy!’…. Simon has made vast improvements in his English skills and teachers often encourage him. Lesson plans are catered according to his level of achievement to allow him to learn to the best of his abilities. In BIBS, not only does Simon gain knowledge, he is happy and able to build confidence.” – Ms. Liu (Chinese), mother of Simon Meng (Grade 4)
For more information on the 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.
