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, benefiting 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
Total area: 1,000sqm (Shijicheng), 2,000sqm (Wangjing), 3,100sqm (Wanliu), 800sqm (Xiangshan)
Curriculum description: Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences, Montessori, and Reggio Emilio
Boarding program: No
Number of students: 460
Is the school accredited by the Ministry of Education? Yes
Foreign passport holders accepted? Yes
Local Chinese students accepted? Yes
Tuition fees (2016-2017 academic year):
• Application fee: RMB 500 (non-refundable)
• Tuition fees for one academic year: RMB 10,5000
• Lunch: RMB 6,000 per year
• Transportation fee: RMB 7,500/year
• Non-recurring charge: RMB 2,800 (including uniform, school bag, and bedclothes)
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: Indoor gym, library, music room, art room, media room, and large outdoor playground facility.
School nurse or doctor available? Yes, full-time
Contact: (400 663 3282, www.mik-kids.com)
• Shijicheng Campus: 5th floor, Tower B of Huibo Building, No.25 of Landianchang Road, Haidian District 海淀区蓝靛厂路25号汇博大厦
• Wangjing Campus: Beixiaohe Parkside, Wangjing West Road, Chaoyang District 海淀区万柳东路阳春光华枫树园北会所
• Wanliu Campus : North Club, Fengshuyuan Yangchun Guanghua Community, Wanliu E. Road 朝阳区望京西路北小河公园东门
• Xiangshang Campus: XiangshanQingqin Villa, Mentoucun, Sijiqing Zhen, Haidian District 海淀区四季青乡门头村香山清琴山庄儿童会所
Photo: Courtesy of Muffy’s International Kindergarten
