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
Conveniently located in central Beijing near the Olympic Sports Center, Beijing BISS International School is a progressive, multi-cultural school, offering all three academic International Baccalaureate (IB) programs to all students in Grades Pre-K2 (2-year old nursery) through Grade 12. BISS uses research-based learning methodologies and advanced technology integration at all grade levels to enable students to become successful 21st century learners. The Optimal Learning Center and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Program deliver comprehensive, individualized learning support to all students. The school’s comprehensive Languages Program and extensive extracurricular and field-education programs help to develop internationally minded citizens and enhance the dynamic BISS classroom experience.
Founding date: 1994
Age range: 2-18 years
Grades offered: Pre-K2-Grade 12
School type: International school licensed by the Beijing Education Commission; authorized by the IB (PYP, MYP, DP)
Total area: 5,000sqm
Curriculum description: International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP)
Boarding program: No
Number of students: 250-350
Is the school accredited by the Ministry of Education? Yes
Foreign passport holders accepted? Yes
Local Chinese students accepted? No
Tuition fees (2015-2016 academic year):
• Registration fee: RMB 10,000
• Tuition fees: Pre-K-Kindergarten RMB 160,000; Grades 1-5 RMB 215,000; Grades 6-12 RMB 250,000
• Refundable deposit: RMB 18,000-23,000
• ESOL fee (if applicable): RMB 20,000
• Transportation: At cost depending on route
Lunch offered: Asian and western food with vegetarian and healthy options RMB 25
Nationality of students: 28 different nationalities, including South Korea, US, Japan, India, and Hong Kong
Primary teaching language: English
Other languages taught: Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish
Average class size: 18
Average teacher/student ratio: 1:6
School hours: 8.10am-3.15pm
After-school activities: Sports, performing arts, visual arts and crafts, languages, robotics, design, and more
Special needs programs offered? Optimal Learning Center (OLC) for special needs and for gifted and talented
Extra help offered? Immersion ESOL support (in-class), Intensive English Program for beginners
Scholarships offered? Yes
School facilities: Over 30 classrooms, two libraries, music, drama and art studios, science labs, design and technology labs, multi-purpose auditorium, crystal courtyard auditorium, cafeteria, medical clinic, ES gymnasium, all-weather running track, multi-purpose courts, rock-climbing wall, playgrounds, five-a-side all-weather soccer field, access to the Olympic
Centre and/or Hilton and Crowne Plaza Hotel swimming pools for sports and PE, 1:1 laptop program in grades 3-12, iPad class sets for elementary, and campus-wide Wi-Fi
School nurse or doctor available? Yes, full-time
Contact: Beijing BISS International School (BISS) No. 17, Area 4, Anzhen Xili, Chaoyang District (6443 3151, admissions@ biss.com.cn) www.biss.com.
Photo: Courtesy of Beijing BISS International School
