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 on March 1 and 2, 2014.
Jiade combines Chinese culture with an international blend of English classes by its International faculty team. The children work individually or together in small groups with a variety of educational materials in close co-operation with teachers, each following an individualized learning program within the Montessori curriculum. The classrooms are neatly organized engaging children’s curiosity and intellectual creativity in self-directed work. The calm but energetic ambience of the classroom creates a natural environment conducive to encouraging children to learn. Jiade provides the opportunity, facilities, materials and ethos for children to become independent, self-directed, motivated, analytical and confident learners.
Founding date: 2009
School type: Montessori Kindergarten
Is the school registered with the Ministry of Education? Yes
Grades Offered: Nursery, Kindergarten
Tuition fees (2014-2015 Academic Year):
Nursery: RMB 72,000
Kindergarten: RMB 82,000
Lunch fees: RMB 4,175 per semester Chinese and western lunch, 20 days rotating menu.
Transportation Fee: School bus – RMB 4,750 per semester
Age range: 2 – 6 years old.
Number of students: 121
Nationality of students: 75 percent Chinese, 25 percent foreign
Foreign passport holders accepted? Yes
Local Chinese students accepted? Yes
Primary teaching languages: Chinese, English
Languages taught: Chinese, English
Class size: 20-25 students
Teacher/student ratio: 1:4
School hours: 8.30am – 4.30pm
After school activities offered: NO ASA
School facilities: Outdoor playground facilities, a sport field, a library, an art room, a gymnasium, and a dance and music studio
Campus Size: 3,100 sqm
School nurse: Yes
Contact: Bldg 221, Balizhuang Beili, Chaoyang District (85918288, www.jdmontessori.com) 朝阳区八里庄北里221号楼
Word from a Parent:
Jiade have been a great help to us since my son started school there in September at 2 and a half years of age. He has progressed quickly, and developed a knowledge of how to learn and play logically and behave himself properly. He understands things that we did not teach him. We are very thankful that Jiade has offered our son a bright new environment and a marvelous and committed staff. I believe my son will progress step by step in future with Jiade’s help. We will definitely continue to send him there.
Zou Xin (China), mother of Jizhen (2 years 6months)
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 participating in our upcoming School Choice Fair on March 1-2, 2014, please e-mail schoolchoicefair@truerun.com. To pre-register for the School Choice Fair click here.
Photo courtesy of Jiade