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.
Epoch Kindergarten currently has three locations: one in Haidian, one near Xiangshan (Fragrant Hills), and the main campus in Liangmaqiao. The bilingual schools were founded by American and Chinese partners. Based on Montessori principles, the curriculum combines American and Chinese teaching styles. Teachers are all well-qualified, and many are certified Montessori teachers. Epoch international classes feature full-time experienced native English-speaking teachers and Chinese teaching assistants. Epoch also offers an extensive range of extracurricular activities based on children’s interests. The school has full-day and half-day classes, as well as limited boarding options.
Founding date: 2005
School type: Local private and boarding kindergarten
Grades offered: Kindergarten
Is the school registered with the Ministry of Education? Yes
Tuition fees (2013-2014 academic year):
Application fee: RMB 1,200
Bilingual Class: RMB 2,580/month
International Class: RMB 5,000/month
Lunch offered: Three meals and two snacks a day with a special kitchen for kids and a menu designed by dietician
Age range: 1.5-6
Number of students: Over 500
Nationality of students: China, US, Canada, Philippines, Russia
Foreign passport holders accepted? Yes
Local Chinese students accepted? Yes
Primary teaching language: Chinese
Other languages taught: English
Class size: 15-30
Teacher/student ratio: 1:6
School hours: 7.30am-5.30pm
After-school activities: English corner, dancing, drawing, roller-skating, taekwondo, piano, guzheng, Western and Chinese cooking
School facilities: Outdoor playground, library, multi-purpose room, piano room, and more
Total area: Around 3,000sqm
School nurse or doctor available? Yes
Contact:
• Bldg 4, 41 Nanshiliju,Taihua Binhe Garden (near the US Embassy), Chaoyang District (5829 3820, epoch@epoch-school.com) 朝阳区泰华滨河苑（近美国大使馆）南十里居41号4号楼
• Xiangshan Nanlu, Haidian District (5114 9551, 186 1155 2230, 186 0052 5217, epoch@epoch-school.com) 海淀区香山南路
• A-17 New Landmark Area, Qinghe Yongtai Garden, Haidian District (8275 1372, epoch@epoch-school.com) www.epoch-school.com
海淀区清河永泰庄新地标A-17
Word from a Parent:
“Our daughter has done really well at Epoch and just finished her second year. She really likes her teachers. We can tell that not only is she getting a good education, but also exposure to Chinese culture and language. Epoch was also the most affordable of all the kindergartens we considered.” Joan Fulkerson (US), mother of Kally (4)
For more information on the 2014-2015 School Choice Guide email 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 Epoch
