Ganeinu International School and MAC are nurturing places for children to discover their unique personalities and abilities. The school is dedicated to providing the best possible secular education as well as an introduction to the traditions of Judaism. The primary focus is on the needs of the individual child and how they can best helped to their potential. The school believes that by providing small, family-like classes, both the children and their parents can be cared for and have their needs met. Ganeinustrives to instill honesty, kindness, global citizenship, and life-long learning as well as pride for their heritage and Israel.
Founding date: August 2003
Age range: 18 months-13 years
Grades offered: Nursery, kindergarten, and Grades 1-8
School type: Montessori integrated Jewish day school
Number of students: 45-60
Is the school accredited by the Ministry of Education? No
Foreign passport holders accepted? Yes
Local Chinese students accepted? No
Tuition fees (2014-2015 academic year):
• Application fee (new students only): RMB 1,600
• Nursery (ages 18 months-3 years): RMB 66,000 (half-day), RMB 82,000 (full day)
• Kindergarten (ages 3-6): RMB 99,000
• Grades 1-2: RMB 120,000
• Grades 3-8 and MAC: RMB 130,000
• Bus: RMB 1,000 per month
• Uniforms: Required for elementary students and sold separately through the school.
Lunch offered: Hot lunch every day (no extra cost)
Nationality of students: Israel, US, UK, South Africa, and several European countries
Primary teaching languages: Hebrew for Jewish studies (40 percent), English for general studies (40 percent), and Chinese language (20 percent). In nursery and kindergarten, native Chinese, English, and Hebrew speakers co-teach.
Average class size: 12 (nursery and kindergarten), 4-6 (elementary), 2-4 (middle school)
Average teacher/student ratio: 1:4 (nursery and kindergarten), 1:4 to 1:6 (elementary), 1:2 to 1:4 (middle school)
School hours: Mon-Thu 8.30am-3.30pm, Fri 8.30am-2.30pm
After-school activities: PE, swimming, art, cooking, and yoga
Extra help offered? ESL and HSL as well as extra tutoring available
Scholarships offered? Yes, as well as sibling discounts on tuition.
School facilities: Grassy area and outdoor playground, art room, music room, and children’s kitchen for cooking and baking classes
School nurse or doctor available? No designated nurse on campus, but the staff is trained in CPR and first aid.
Contact: 262 Grand Hills, Jingshun Lu, Chaoyang District (8470 8238 ext 210, dini@ganeinubeijing.cn)
Word from a Parent:
“After investigating many options, my wife and I chose Ganeinu and we are extremely grateful to have made that choice. The class sizes, high level of education, beautiful facilities, and enrichment opportunities are superior. The school is marked by an open and creative environment that encourages kids to think outside the box, and become independent and innovative thinkers. The staff have a partnership with parents that keeps us part of our children’s progress and classroom happenings. My kids love the school so much, they look forward to going even during holidays. Most importantly – and the thing that touches us the most – is that beyond the academic excellence, the school is our family in China. It’s a place filled with warmth, caring, and love – a place where we and our kids have always felt welcome and like we belong.”
– David Galil (Israel), father of Nami (Grade 7), Itamar (Grade 5) and Michael (kindergarten)
