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
Pakistan Embassy College Beijing (PECB) is a full-time, co-educational English-medium school offering internationally recognized CIE University of Cambridge, IGCSE/GCE O Levels and International AS and A Level programs. For Pakistani students, PECB offers Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) approved syllabus for Secondary School Certificate and Higher Secondary School Certificate. PECB caters to children of expat Pakistanis, diplomatic staff posted in Beijing, and the international community. The faculty consists of qualified staff employed from Pakistan and locally. All senior staff holds at least a Master’s degree in their respective discipline and teaching qualifications. All staff are experienced in delivering Pakistani and international education, and have been selected from Pakistan’s top institutions. In addition, the Ambassador of Pakistan to China serves as the Ex-Officio Chairman of the Board of Governors.
Founding date: 1969
Age range: 4-19
Grades offered: Kindergarten to HSSC (for Pakistani students only); Kindergarten to CIE ‘AS’/’A’ Level (for Pakistani and non-Pakistani students)
School type: Higher Secondary Public School
Total area: 2,000sqm
Curriculum description: A blend of British and Pakistani curricula
Boarding program: No
Number of students: 425
Is the school accredited by the Ministry of Education? Special permission was accorded by the Prime Minister to establish PECB
Foreign passport holders accepted? Yes
Local Chinese students accepted? Yes
Tuition fees (2016-2017 academic year):
• Application fee: RMB 500
• Admission fee (one-time): RMB 3,100 (LKG to Class I), RMB 3,600 (Class II to V), RMB 3,900 (Class VI to VIII), RMB 5,300 (O Levels), and RMB 6,400 (A Levels) LKG to Class I: RMB 37,200
• Class II-V: RMB 43,200
• Class VI-VIII: RMB 46,800
• Levels: RMB 63,600
• A Levels: RMB 76,800
• Security deposit (refundable): RMB 1,500
• Transportation fee: RMB 700
• Examination fee (annual): RMB 200
Lunch offered: N/A
Nationality of students: Pakistan, Nigeria, Sudan, Greece, and Egypt
Primary teaching language: English
Other languages taught: Urdu, Chinese
Average class size: Maximum: 25, Minimum: 5
Average teacher/student ratio: 1:8
School hours: 8am-1.40pm (Grade LKG to Grade III), 8.00am-2.50pm (Grade IV to HSSC/O/AS/A Levels)
After-school activities: Martial arts, Arabic language, Chinese language
Special needs programs offered? No
Extra help offered? Summer classes available on a needs basis
Scholarships offered? No
School facilities: Classroom with smartboard, dedicated play areas for different age groups, laboratories, library, and athletic facilities
School nurse or doctor available? Yes, doctor available on campus
Contact: Pakistan Embassy College Beijing (PECB) Embassy of Pakistan Compound, 1 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (6532 1905/6660 ext. 6115, pecb20112011@hotmail.com) www.pecbj.com 朝阳区东直门外 大街1号巴基斯坦大使馆学校
Photo: Courtesy of Pakistan Embassy College