In anticipation of the Beijing International School Expo on January 16-17, we’re highlighting local and international schools around Beijing from the upcoming 2016-2017 beijingkids School Choice Guide, which comes out on January 4
Beijing Haidian International School is the first boarding international school in Haidian District and was derived from the international department of Beijing Haidian Foreign Language Shiyan School’s elementary school, junior high and senior high, which has a 16-year history. The school now consists of an elementary school, a junior high and a senior high; American branch schools; overseas language training sites, an International Sports College, and more. The fusion of American and Chinese curricula offers students a versatile education, allowing them to graduate with diplomas from both Chinese and American high schools. The school aims to cultivate internationalized talents and global citizens with broad perspectives, knowledge, morals, and a solid foundation in Chinese culture.
Founding date: 2013
Age range: 6-18
Grades offered: Grades 1-12
School type: International school accredited by the Ministry of Education
Total area: 100,000sqm
Curriculum description: Chinese, US AP, and international sports
Boarding program: Yes
Number of students: Over 600
Is the school accredited by the Ministry of Education? Yes
Foreign passport holders accepted? Yes
Local Chinese students accepted? Yes
Tuition fees for 2015-2016 academic year):
• Tuition fees for one academic year: RMB 126,000-244,000 (Studying abroad costs extra)
• Accommodation: RMB 4,000-6,000
• Uniform and dorm supplies: RMB 8,300 (Elementary School), RMB 4,600 (Secondary School)
• Book and materials: RMB 3,600 (Elementary School), RMB 3,000 (Secondary School)
• Meals: RMB 8,900-12,400 per year
Type of lunch offered: Three meals a day; organic, Chinese, western-style, and vegetarian options with a focus on health, safety, and nutrition balance
Nationality of students: China, US, Canada, Australia, UK, Germany
Primary teaching languages: English and Chinese
Other languages taught as electives: Japanese, German and French
Average class size: 25-30
Average teacher/student ratio: 1:5
School hours: 8am-4:35pm
After-school activities: In the “2+2” Project, all Primary School students must
master two sports and two arts subjects, piano and swimming are compulsory courses for graduation; in the “2+1” Project: all Secondary students must master two sports and one art subject while they are in Junior High School, electives include astronomy, badminton, basketball, calligraphy, choir, dance, fencing, football, golf, gymnastics, home economics, orchestra, horsemanship, painting, photography, pottery, robotics, science and technology, swimming, table tennis, and tennis are just a few of the school’s elective courses
Special needs programs offered? Yes
Extra help offered: Yes, personalized counseling available
Scholarships offered? Yes
School facilities: 260 classrooms (including computer, art, physics, chemistry, music, and more), international-standard 400m track and field court, soccer field, 18 basketball courts, volleyball court, tennis courts, and baseball field, gymnasium, badminton center, fencing hall, golf driving range, rock climbing area, swimming pool, art room, concert halls, nine multi-purpose lecture halls, 180 piano rooms, observatory, library, school zoo, and more
School nurse/doctor available on campus? Yes, four full-time doctors and five nurses
Contact: 368-2 Hanhe Lu, Haidian District (8846 7301, bjhdis@163.com) www.bjhdis.com 海淀区旱河路368-2号, 8846 7301, bjhdis@163.com) www.bjhdis.com
Photo: Courtesy of Beijing Haidian International School
