In anticipation of the Beijing International School Expo on January 24-25, we will be highlighting local and international schools around Beijing from our newly released 2015-2016 beijingkids School Choice Guide.
Springboard International Bilingual School (SIBS) has over 14 years of international educational experience, with 70 percent of the student body representing foreign nationalities. The school uses the American Common Core curriculum, employs American teachers, and is led by an American principal. The bilingual curriculum offers Chinese language and math programs, and the senior high school accepts both foreign and Chinese students. SIBS also uses the Chinese National Curriculum, with graduates receiving a diploma authorized by the Chinese National Board of Education. Over the years, more than 10,000 students have graduated from SIBS; over 90 percent of graduates were accepted by top universities like Peking University and Tsinghua.
Founding date: May 2000
Age range: 3-18
Grades offered: Kindergarten to high school
School type: International bilingual school with US and Chinese curricula
Total area: 11,000sqm
Number of students: Over 450
Is the school accredited by the Ministry of Education? Yes
Foreign passport holders accepted? Yes
Local Chinese students accepted? Yes
Tuition fees (2015-16 academic year):
• Registration fee (one-time): RMB 1,600
• Kindergarten: RMB 60,000 (ages 3-5), RMB 80,000 (ages 5-6). Requires one-time admission fee of RMB 10,000.
• Primary and middle school: RMB 120,000. Requires one-time admission fee of RMB 20,000.
• Senior high school: RMB 100,000
• Transportation: RMB 7,000-12,000
• Uniform: RMB 1,500
• Lunch: RMB 25 per day
Lunch offered: Nutritious international and Chinese options
Nationality of students: Over 18 nationalities and territories represented
Primary teaching language: English
Other languages taught: Chinese
Average class size: 15
Average teacher/student ratio: 1:6
School hours: 8.20am-4.15pm (Tue and Thu), 8.20am-3.30pm (Mon, Wed, and Fri)
After-school activities: Cooking, arts and crafts, calligraphy, chess, yoga, soccer, basketball, Ukrainian egg painting, violin, piano, swimming, poetry, Lego, origami, taekwondo, guitar, choir, dance, and more
Extra help offered? ESL, CSL, additional tutoring support also available
Scholarships offered? Yes
School facilities: Multi-functional classrooms, open library, soccer field, basketball court, playground, and auditorium
School nurse or doctor available? Yes, qualified full-time school nurse
Contact: 15 Gucheng, Huosha Lu, Houshayu, Shunyi District (general inquiries: 8049 0307, kindergarten: 8049 2460, office@sibs.com.cn)
Word from a Parent:
“We send our son to SIBS because of the positive, nurturing environment and educational possibilities the school offers. From the first day we stepped into the school, it was what my wife and I were looking for. We have been pleased with the staff and educational structure of the school. We are in continuous contact with his teacher, and are notified on our son’s progress weekly and most of the time daily. There is nothing more important to a parent than piece of mind. I know every day when I send my child to school that he is surrounded by a great staff that supports and educates him in many ways. Not only has the staff and teachers at SIBS earned my complete trust, they have earned my respect and adoration for their selfless devotion to all the children entrusted to their care.”
– Jordan Brandt (US), father of Jaden (Grade 1)
