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.
AnRic Little Montessori Room (AnRic LMR) is a full international member school of the American Montessori Society (AMS). The school is made up of two small multi-cultural classrooms catering to both local and foreign children between the ages of 1.5 and 6. The school aims to help children develop into self-directed learners, flexible thinkers, creative problem solvers, empathetic citizens and resilient individuals. The foundation of AnRic LMR was built on the Montessori method, but other educational philosophies such as Reggio are also embraced. AnRic LMR offers a fully bilingual curriculum and an environment where English and Chinese are consistently used all day. The curriculum also includes weekly music and physical education classes. Children learn in an environment with a true sense of community, with special attention paid to issues like separation anxiety. The head of school is a lifetime member of AMS and holds a dual Master’s degree in early childhood education and special education.
Founding date: April 2012
Age range: 1.5-6
Grades offered: Toddler class (ages 1.5-3) and early childhood class (ages 3-6)
School type: International Montessori preschool
Total area: 300sqm
Number of students: 30
Is the school accredited by the Ministry of Education? No
Accreditations: AMS
Foreign passport holders accepted? Yes
Local Chinese students accepted? Yes
Tuition fees (2015-2016 academic year):
• Application fee: RMB 2,000
• Early childhood class: RMB 7,880 per month (half-day), RMB 9,280 per month (full day)
• Toddler class: RMB 9,280 per month (full day, five days a week), RMB 7,880 per month (half-day, five days a week), RMB 5,200 per month (half-day, three days a week), RMB 3,600 per month (half-day, two days a week)
• Refundable deposit: RMB 5,000
• Lunch fee: RMB 800 per month (full day), RMB 495 per month (toddler class, three days a week), RMB 350 (toddler class, two days a week)
• Insurance: RMB 180 (over age 3), RMB 365 (under age 3)
Lunch offered: The school offers Chinese and western food catered by a government-appointed company.
Nationality of students: China, Hong Kong, US, UK, Japan, India, and more
Primary teaching languages: English and Chinese
Average class size: Maximum 18 (toddler class), maximum 23 (early childhood class)
Average teacher/student ratio: 1:2 to 1:3 (toddler class), 1:5 (early childhood class)
School hours: 8.30am-noon (half-day toddler class), 8.30am-3.30pm (full day toddler class), 8.30am-12.30pm (half-day early childhood class), 8.30am-4pm (full day early childhood class)
After-school activities: Ice skating, keyboard, swimming, ballet, art, and origami
Special needs programs offered? Yes, case-by-case basis
Scholarships offered? Yes
School facilities: Indoor gym, outdoor playground/field, reading area, parents room, art room, and dance room
School nurse or doctor available? No
Contact: 9 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District (6591 8169, 186 0082 6958, admissions@anricedu.com) www.anricedu.com 朝阳区光华路9号安杨蒙台梭利小屋
Word from a Parent:
“When I heard a friend describe AnRic’s environment and teaching style, I knew we had found the perfect school for our children. Two years later, we could not be happier. Both our daughter and son love being at school and enjoy interacting with the teachers, who are all very supportive and caring. When I look around the classrooms, it is evident a great deal of thought has been put into creating a safe and encouraging environment for well-rounded learning. We also appreciate the diversity in the classroom – a wonderful mix of nationalities and personalities. It has been a joy to watch my kids develop self-confidence and independence through their time at AnRic.”
– Annique Mak (Canada), mother of Caia (age 4) and Connor (age 2)
Photo: AnRic
