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.
Bonita’s philosophy is based on a new type of multicultural education, drawing from the best of different cultures to foster children’s development. The students are supervised by teachers from different countries; various activities are organized during the week while respecting the children’s individual routines and rhythms. The school caters to ages 1-6, with students divided according to ages and abilities. The main curriculum is based on a French pedagogical program.
Founding date: September 2010
Age range: 1-6
School type: International kindergarten
Number of students: 40
Is the school accredited by the Ministry of Education? Yes
Foreign passport holders accepted? Yes
Local Chinese students accepted? Yes
Tuition fees (2015-2016 academic year):
• Full day: RMB 140,000
• Half-day: RMB 86,000
• Deposit: RMB 2,000
• Supplies for everyday needs (one-time): RMB 2,500
• Materials (e.g. books): RMB 3,000 per year
• Lunch: RMB 21 per day (half-day), RMB 28 per day (full day)
Lunch offered: Chinese, western, and halal options for meals and snacks
Nationality of students: 60 percent foreign, 40 percent Chinese
Primary teaching languages: English, French, and Chinese
Other languages taught: Russian, Japanese, and Spanish
Average class size: 12-15
Average teacher/student ratio: 1:4 to 1:5
School hours: 8.30am-4.30pm
After-school activities: Science, cooking, yoga, music, dance, sports, activities in French (in partnership with a French association), Montessori activities
School facilities: Library, yoga studio, cooking corner, and stage
School nurse or doctor available? Yes, full-time nurse available
Contact: Rm 301 (across from Stellar International Cinema, 3/F, Bldg D, Zhongjun World City, 9 Jinhui Lu (next to the Place), Chaoyang District (5330 6800, 8590 7648, bonitaetzx@163.com) www.bonitakindergarden.com 朝阳区金汇路9号中骏世界城D座3层 301
Word from a Parent:
“Bonita International Kindergarten is a high-quality school that is full of love for its children. Our baby, Andy, has gone to more than eight international kindergartens; only Bonita made us fall in love with the place right away. Andy plays so happily with all the foreign and Chinese teachers that he never wants to leave. The foreign teachers are countries like France, US, and Russia; they’re professional, responsible, and thoughtful, helping kids develop their personalities and language skills. They widen the kids’ global-minded vision, improve their self-confidence and abilities, and help them grow into happy and healthy individuals. We don’t want Andy to be rich only in money; we hope he can enrich himself spiritually.”
– Mr. Cui (China), father of Andy (age 2)
