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.
Ivy Bilingual School offers a curriculum based on the Multiple Intelligences theory and provides an immersive bilingual program, where both Chinese and Western teachers interact with children throughout the day. There are two Bilingual Schools in Beijing.
Founding date: 2006 (Ocean Express campus); 2008 (Orchid Garden campus)
School type: International bilingual preschool and kindergarten
Grade levels: Nursery to kindergarten
Tuition fees (2013-2014 Academic Year):
Ocean Express Campus: RMB 8,100 per month (full day)
Orchid Garden Campus: RMB 7,750/month (full day)
Lunch fee: Optional (contact school for latest info)
Transportation fee: Optional (contact school for latest info)
Age range: 2-6
Number of students: 175 (Ocean Express campus); 100 (Orchid Garden campus)
Nationality of students: Canadian, Japanese, French, German, American, Chinese
Foreign passport holders accepted? Yes
Local Chinese students accepted? Yes
Primary teaching language: Chinese and English
Class size: 20-25
Teacher/student ratio: 1:5-1:8
School hours: 8.30-11.30am (half day); 8.30am-4pm (full day)
After school activities: N/A
School facilities: An outdoor playground, bilingual library, a large indoor playroom, a multiple-purpose room, and a children’s kitchen for cooking classes
School nurse: Yes
Contact: Ocean Express campus: Bldg E, Ocean Express, 2 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (8446 7287/7286/7921, info-OE@ivyschools.com) www.ivyschools.com 朝阳区东三环北路2号远洋新干线E座
Orchid Garden campus: Orchid Garden, Xinjin Lu, Cuigexiang, Chaoyang District. (8439 7080/7087/7665 info-OG@ivyschools.com) www.ivyschools.com 朝阳区崔各乡新锦路18号卓锦万代
Word from a Parent:
“We are very pleased to have chosen Ivy Schools for our son Freddie’s first experience with school. He enjoys meeting his friends and teachers every morning and is always happy to be at school. There has never been a sad look or tear whenever ‘school’ is being mentioned. At the age of 2 he is starting to discover the world around him. Ivy Schools has helped in encouraging Freddie’s curiosity and learning through the wide range of activities it provides.I am always struck by how upbeat and friendly everyone at Ivy Schools is, from the helpers at the gate, to office staff and teachers – even those that are not from Freddie’s class! It means a lot that the staff remembers children’s names and always have a kind word to share with them.”
Jwee San, mother of Freddie (3)
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.
Photo courtesy of Ivy Bilingual School
