Muffy’s International Kindergarten offers English immersion programs founded on research-based best practices in language acquisition and early childhood education. Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences Theory forms the backbone of the curriculum. The school’s facilities and teaching philosophy were developed over ten years, benefitting from the input of many Chinese and international teachers, parents, and education professionals. MIK tailors its learning environment to each child’s abilities and talents. The focus on active learning nurtures critical thinking and social skills, laying the groundwork for the next generation of global citizens.
Founding date: 2003
Age range: 2-6
Grades offered: Nursery, pre-school and kindergarten
School type: International kindergarten
Number of students: 420
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 500 (non-refundable)
• Tuition fee: RMB 110,000
• Lunch fee: RMB 6,000 per year
• Transportation fee: RMB 7,500 per year
Lunch offered: Western fusion
Nationality of students: China (90 percent), US, Canada, Korea, and UK (10 percent)
Primary teaching language: English
Average class size: 13-18
Average teacher/student ratio: 1:6
School hours: 8:30am-17:00pm
After-school activities: Academics, sports, art classes, yoga, debate, science, and cooking
Extra help offered: Global Track (English After School)
School facilities: Classrooms, indoor gym, library, music room, art room, media room, and large outdoor playground facility.
School nurse or doctor available? Yes, full-time
Contact: Wangjing, Wanliu, Xiangshan (400 663 3282, www.mik-kids.com) 万柳校区，望京校区，香山校区
Word from a Parent:
“During her two years at MIK, Emily has always entered the kindergarten joyfully every day and come home with a happy smile. I believe one of the most important reasons is that all of Muffy’s conscientious staff love children and love teaching. Their teaching is always clear and organized. As well as learning language, the children learn the true meaning of life in a happy, relaxed environment. The students are taught to treat others fairly, think before talking, and speak kind words. These simple instructions make my children more gentle, relaxed, and selfless. I don’t need require my child to be perfect, just to be true, kind, and optimistic. She is developing those traits at MIK.”
– Yang Wenhua (China), mother of Emily (age 6)
