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.
With the approval of Beijing Municipal Education Commission (BMEC), Beijing Concord College of Sino-Canada (BCCSC) was established in the Great Hall of the People, on March 26, 1997. As the first concord high school co-operated by Chinese and Canadian education groups, BCCSC now has 36 classes with over 1,100 students enrolled. Integrating the professional expertise of the two cultures, the school has formed a unique curricula system, with Canadian courses taken into Chinese High School curriculum. The students receive double diplomas for both Chinese and Canadian high schools upon graduation. BCCSC was authorized by Beijing Municipal Education Commission to develop its independent curriculum and to organize and assign its state examinations for graduation courses. In 2009, BCCSC was the first high school that introduced in AP program and was approved by the College Board of the United States to administer the AP program and examinations. Now the school offers over 10 AP courses.
Founding date: 1997
Grades offered: Grades 1-12
Is the school registered with the Ministry of Education? Yes
Tuition fees (2014-2015 Academic Year):
- Application fee: 200 RMB
- One-year tuition: RMB 64,000 for primary school; RMB 70,000 for middle school; RMB 76,000 for high school (meals and boarding included)
- Other: RMB 5000 for high school text books
Types of scholarships offered: N/A
Age range: 6-15
Number of students: 1,100
Nationality of students: Chinese, Canadian, Korea, Irish
Foreign passport holders accepted? Yes
Local Chinese students accepted? Yes
Primary teaching language: Chinese and English
Other Languages taught: Korean
Class size: 20-30
Teacher/student ratio: 1:5
School hours: 8am-9pm
After school activities offered: Elective extra-curricular activities offered by students’ societies
Special needs programs offered: N/A
Extra help offered: Language booster classes
School facilities: One library, one football field, two tennis courses, IT labs, Labs for science courses, one auditorium, and all classrooms equipped with SmartBoards
Total area of campus: 65,000sqm
School nurse: A clinic with two doctors
Lunch offered: Organic produce, vegetarian options, Chinese, Western, nutritionist consulted and Islam meals
Contact:CongLin ZhuangYuan, TongZhou District (8959 8882, admissions@beijingccsc.com) www.ccsc.com.cn北京市通州区丛林庄园
Word from a Parent:
"My daughter He Aijia graduated from BCCSC in August 2004, and entered Sprott College, Carleton University, majoring in accounting. In 2009, she was granted Bachelor Degree and now is doing MBA in Carleton University. She will graduate with her master degree this summer. Last year, when the world’s economy was suffering a global crisis, she passed very strict examinations and was employed with remarkable results by KPMG in Shanghai, one of the four world famous accounting agencies. She owes what she has achieved to the professional cultivation and education of your school as well as her own efforts. As her mother, I would like to take this opportunity to extend my sincere thanks. I sincerely hope that BCCSC continues with its international education model and brings about more and more qualified graduates, making even greater contributions to the development of the country and the prosperity of the nation."
"My daughter He Aijia graduated from BCCSC in August 2004, and entered Sprott College, Carleton University, majoring in accounting. In 2009, she was granted Bachelor Degree and now is doing MBA in Carleton University. She will graduate with her master degree this summer. Last year, when the world’s economy was suffering a global crisis, she passed very strict examinations and was employed with remarkable results by KPMG in Shanghai, one of the four world famous accounting agencies. She owes what she has achieved to the professional cultivation and education of your school as well as her own efforts. As her mother, I would like to take this opportunity to extend my sincere thanks. I sincerely hope that BCCSC continues with its international education model and brings about more and more qualified graduates, making even greater contributions to the development of the country and the prosperity of the nation."
– Zhang Haier (China), mother of He Aijia (2004 graduate)
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Photo courtesy of Beijing Concord College of Sino-Canada
