Flying Start is an international kindergarten located in the central villa district of Shunyi and is the first “family-style” kindergarten in Beijing certified by the Ministry of Education. FSI embraces a multi-cultural philosophy, combining the best of East and West. At FSI, children explore, create, discover and learn in the “big schoolhouse,” a unique and cozy home-like environment. FSI aims to teach independence and self-sufficiency while inspiring a love of learning. FSI follows the English National Curriculum Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), taught by the experienced international teaching team. FSI also employs Montessori methodology and materials to enhance students’ learning experience. The family-like atmosphere encourages children to help each other and to take care of their shared environment. FSI offers a wide variety of extra-curricular activities and community field trips, including to its own organic farm.
Founding date: March 5, 2014
Age range: 1-6
Grades offered: Toddler through kindergarten
School type: International kindergarten
Total area: 2,000sqm
Number of students: 45 (maximum 60)
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):
• Application fee: RMB 2,000
• Materials fee: RMB 3,000 per year
• Tuition fee: RMB 158,000
• Capital levy fee: RMB 8,000
• Bus fee: Starting from RMB 10,000 per year (varies according to distance)
• Lunch fee: RMB 45 per day or RMB 9,900 per year
Lunch offered: Chinese and western menu, vegetarian and halal options, organic produce. Lunch and two snacks daily.
Nationality of students: 30 percent Chinese, 70 percent foreign (US, UK, Canada, New Zealand, Philippines)
Primary teaching language: English
Other languages taught: Chinese
Average class size: 18
Average teacher/student ratio: 1:4
School hours: 8.30am-4.30pm
After-school activities: Art, yoga, music, horseback riding, kung fu, ballet, piano
School facilities: Large multi-story 800sqm house in villa compound, a 1,200sqm outdoor playground with fruit trees, spacious classrooms full of natural light, dedicated art, dance, library, and Montessori rooms, and a spacious kitchen for cooking classes. FSI also has a small organic vegetable farm nearby.
School nurse or doctor available? Yes
Contact: 8208 Capital Paradise, Shunyi District (8047 4372, flyingstart_fsi@163.com) www.flyingstartinternationalschool.com 顺义 区后沙峪镇名都园8208
Word from a Parent:
“We transferred our son from another school because of FSI’s family-style atmosphere, individualized international curriculum, and caring staff. Judging from Tomas’ growth, we felt whatever sacrifices we made were well worth it. Tomas is cheerful, confident, and playful. At FSI, we have seen how Tomas has grown and how happy he is, and we know we have made the right decision. Tomas is lucky to have an experienced, loving, and caring principal leading a team that cares for the children as their own. We hope our kindergarten becomes better and better. Kudos to the teachers at FSI!”
– Pei Jianli (China), father of Tomas (age 5)
