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.
3e International School was founded in 2005 and has grown into an institution of 170 students from Nursery through Grade 4. The school aims to develop “creative thinkers and collaborative learners who are able to move respectfully and appreciatively across cultures” through a research-based curriculum developed especially for this education model. Classes are conducted in English and Chinese, with half of every day devoted to each language. Within this inquiry-based program, a balance of child-initiated and teacher-directed activity is provided to support students’ development across the entire curriculum.
Founding date: 2005
Age range: 2-10
Grades offered: Nursery to Grade 4
School type: International school
Total area: 3,068sqm
Number of students: 170
Is the school accredited by the Ministry of Education? Yes
Accreditations: CIS
Foreign passport holders accepted? Yes
Local Chinese students accepted? No
Tuition fees (2014-2015 academic year):
• Application fee: RMB 1,800 (once space is confirmed)
• Nursery: RMB 108,300 (half-day), RMB 113,300 (full day)
• Pre-K: RMB 149,400
• Kindergarten: RMB 153,500
• Grades 1-4: RMB 164,500
• Transportation: RMB 9,830-14,920 per year (depending on route)
• Lunch: RMB 6,370 per year
Lunch offered: On-site kitchen, vegetarian options, Chinese, Western, nutritionist-consulted, international food prepared by Eurest
Nationality of students: 25 nationalities represented
Primary teaching languages: 50 percent English, 50 percent Chinese daily
Average class size: Maximum 12 (Nursery), 16 (Pre-K), 16-18 (kindergarten), 18-20 (elementary)
Average teacher/student ratio: 1:4 (Nursery), 1:8 (Pre-K), 1:8 to 1:9 (kindergarten), 1:9 to 1:10 (elementary)
School hours: 8.30-11.30am (half-day), 8.30am-3.30pm (full day)
After-school activities: Art, Spanish, fun math, basketball, ukulele, drums, kung fu, science, ballet, tap dance, taekwondo, cooking, yoga, roller skating, soccer, music and movement, magic, and more
Special needs programs offered? Yes
School facilities: Gym and dance studio, large outdoor space, multi-purpose field, library, art studio and student kitchen, IQ Air filters in every classroom and IQ Air Perfect 16 throughout the school
School nurse or doctor available? Yes, full-time nurse available
Contact: 9-1 Jiangtai Xilu, Lido, Chaoyang District (6437 3344 ext 100, admissions@3einternationalschool.org) www.3einternationalschool.org 朝阳区将台西路9-1号
Word from a Parent:
“Around our second year in Beijing, we learned about 3e through word of mouth. Our choice was mainly based on the offering of a dual immersion curriculum where our children can experience a North American academic environment. We were also very attracted by the small class sizes, where children can receive more individual consideration and teachers can practice techniques and experiment what is not traditionally achievable in more crowded learning environments. Now after more than a year and a half at 3e, we notice the outcome of its teaching philosophy in our children. We see measurable improvement in their learning outcomes as well as progress in their social skills. Our children like to experiment, problem-solve, involve and be involved with their community. Our children’s collective aptitude in learning literacy and numeracy in two languages with such an ease reassures us that we made the best decision for our family’s needs.”
– The Krumscheids (Germany and Canada), parents of Nuri (age 4) and Kian (age 6)
