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.
New Bamboo Education was founded in 1993 in Liaoning Province. One of the first private education institutions in northeast China, it now counts private schools and international kindergartens in Beijing, Shenyang and Nanjing. New Bamboo Academy in Beijing uses the US High Scope curriculum as its foundation. In an attempt to answer the question “What kind of talent is needed for the future?” New Bamboo Academy has incorporated the most up-to-date research in its teaching.
Founding date: 2010
School type: English-language local preschool and kindergarten
Grades offered: Kindergarten and pre-school
Is the school registered with the Ministry of Education? In process
Tuition fees (2013-2014 academic year): RMB 60,000
Application fee: RMB 1,000
Lunch fee: RMB 30/day
Lunch offered: Chinese and Western food, vegetarian options available
Age range: 1-6
Number of students: 50
Nationality of students: 70 percent Chinese, 30 percent foreign
Foreign passport holders accepted? Yes
Local Chinese students accepted? Yes
Primary teaching language: English
Other languages taught: Chinese
Class size: Maximum 15
Teacher/student ratio: 1:5
School hours: 8am-5pm
School facilities: Indoor playroom and outdoor play area
Total area: 606sqm
School nurse or doctor available? Yes
Contact: East Ruijing Tower (West Gate), 16 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (6569 1123, bjrj@newbambooschools.com) www.newbambooschools.com 朝阳区建国门外大街16号东方瑞景小区（西门）
Word from a Parent:
“I’m very happy with the service and smiling faces of the teachers and staff. Everyone is very warm and friendly, which makes it welcoming for the kids and family to attend school. I would recommend any family to send their kids to New Bamboo Academy.” Gaia (Malaysia), mother of a 3-year-old
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 New Bamboo
