In anticipation of the Beijing International School Expo on January 24-25, we will be highlighting local and international schools around Beijing from the upcoming 2015-2016 beijingkids School Choice Guide, which comes out on January 20.
Ivy Bilingual Schools offer a curriculum based on the Multiple Intelligences theory and provide an immersive bilingual program in both English and Chinese. There are two locations in Beijing.
Founding date: 2006 (Ocean Express campus), 2008 (Orchid Garden campus)
Age range: 2-6
Grades offered: Nursery to kindergarten
School type: International preschool and kindergarten
Number of students: 160 (Ocean Express campus); 80 (Orchid Garden campus)
Is the school registered with the Ministry of Education? No, but the school satisfies all laws set out by the PRC
Foreign passport holders accepted? Yes
Local Chinese students accepted? Yes
Tuition fees (2014-2015 academic year):
• Application fee: RMB 2,000
• Ocean Express Campus: RMB 8,500 per month (full day)
• Orchid Garden Campus: RMB 8,100 per month (full day)
• Tuition deposit: One month’s tuition fee (to be credited towards tuition)
• Transportation fee is optional (contact school for latest info)
• Lunch fee: Optional (contact school for latest info)
Type of lunch offered and cost: Lunch and two snacks daily that take into account the nutritional needs of a child. MI Kindergartens will also take into account local needs and can provide a simple breakfast and dinner. The school will provide the Type B menu for students with special needs (allergic reactions or Muslim).
Nationality of students: China, US, Germany, France, Japan, Finland, Italy
Primary teaching language: English and Chinese
Average class size: 20-25
Average teacher/student ratio: 1:5 to 1:8
School hours: 8.30-11.30am (half-day); 8.30am-4pm (full day)
After-school activities: None
School facilities: Outdoor playground, bilingual library, large indoor playroom, multi-purpose room, and children’s kitchen for cooking classes
School nurse/doctor available on campus? Yes, full-time
Contact: www.ivyschools.com
• Ocean Express Campus: Bldg E, Ocean Express, 2 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District (8446 7287/7286/7921, info-OE@ivyschools.com) 朝阳区东三环北路2号远洋新干线E座
• Orchid Garden Campus: Orchid Garden, 18 Xinjin Lu, Cuigexiang, Chaoyang District (8439 7080/7087/7665, info-OG@ivyschools.com) 朝阳区崔各乡新锦路18号卓锦万代
Word from a Parent:
“We feel very lucky that our daughter has been part of the Ivy family for three years. Since the very first day, she has been delighted to get on the school bus every day. Ivy Schools’ curriculum and environment really help foster our daughter’s growth. She has been very fortunate to have a wonderful group of teachers, both foreign and Chinese, as well as a great diverse group of children in her classes every year. Mirabelle talks about her teachers every day, even during summer holiday! When Mirabelle first started at Ivy Schools, she didn’t speak a word of Mandarin. After three years, we are thrilled that her Chinese teachers think she sounds like a real Beijinger. We are truly grateful for Ivy Schools’ well-rounded program, the Multiple Intelligences curriculum and the creative methods that Ivy teachers use in all of the classes.”
– Stephanie (US), mother of Mirabelle DeAngelis (age 5)
Photo: Courtesy of IBS
