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.
Recognized as a model kindergarten by the Chaoyang Ministry of Education, The Family Learning House is a virtues-based, bilingual pre-school dedicated to acquiring knowledge and good character for the purpose of serving humanity. In addition to its ‘Virtues in Us’ character education program, the school aims to provide an academically stimulating Montessori and Chinese curriculum. The Family Learning House includes a petting farm, organic produce and a child-directed recycling program, additionally the curriculum places strong emphasis on art and music, offering daily piano lessons for all 4.5-6 year old children. Students also participate in monthly educational outings, community service projects, and multicultural celebrations. The school seeks to foster a learning community involving students, teachers, ayis and families.
Founding Date: 2002
School type: Bilingual "Virtues-based" Montessori kindergarten
Registered with the Ministry of Education: Yes
Tuition fees (2014-2015 academic Year):
Full-day session RMB 95,000 per year
Lunch fee: Included in the tuition fee.
Age range: 2-6 years
Number of students: 200
Nationality of students: Mixed nationalities.
Local Chinese students accepted? Yes
Foreign passport holders accepted? Yes
Primary teaching languages: Chinese and English
Languages taught: English and Chinese
Class size: 21-30 (primary); 20 (toddler)
Teacher/student ratio: 1:5
School hours: 8.30am-4pm
School facilities: Montessori classrooms with child-size kitchen, and library. Certified Montessori learning materials. Piano in each classroom. Two outdoor playgrounds with vegetable garden and petting farm. art room and multi-purpose room and parents’ coffee lounge.
Total area of campus: 2,100 sqm
School nurse: Yes
Lunch offered: Yes. Nutritionally balanced Chinese and Western meals are served with many vegetarian options.
Contacts:
Beside Bldg 14, Jianwai SOHO West Area, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District (5869 7540 ext 800 reception/801 office, info@thefamilylearninghouse.com) www.thefamilylearninghouse.com
朝阳区东三环中路39号建外SOHO西区14号楼旁
Word from a Parent:
“The Family Learning House has been a haven for our daughter – a place that integrates virtues based Montessori education with the joy and magic of early childhood. During our three years at the school we have witnessed our daughter and her classmates as well as teachers, staff and diverse families all continue to learn and grow together. We feel blessed to have found in TFLH a welcoming, nurturing and healthful environment where there is genuine concern for the needs of the children.” – Michael Cherney (US), father of Autumn (age 5)
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
