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
The Family Learning House teaches children virtues, Chinese culture, and world citizenship. Recognized as a model kindergarten by the Chaoyang Ministry of Education, The Family Learning House is a virtues-based, bilingual preschool dedicated to acquiring knowledge and good character for the purpose of serving humanity. In addition to its “Virtues in Us” character education program, the school aims to provide an academically stimulating Montessori and Chinese curriculum. The Family Learning House includes a petting farm, organic produce, and a child-directed recycling program. Additionally, the curriculum places strong emphasis on art and music, offering daily piano lessons for all 4.5-6 year old children. Students participate in monthly educational outings, community service projects, and multicultural celebrations. The school seeks to foster a learning community involving students, teachers, ayis, and families.
Founding date: 2014
Age range: 2-6 years
Grades offered: Kindergarten
School type: Bilingual virtues-based Montessori kindergarten
Total area: 4,000sqm
Curriculum description: Bilingual, Montessori, virtues education
Boarding program: No
Number of students: 300-350
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):
• Tuition fees: Full-day RMB 110,000/year
Lunch offered: Nutritionally-balanced Chinese and western meals with many options; lunch is included in tuition
Nationality of students: Mixed
Primary teaching languages: Chinese and English
Average class size: 25-30 (primary); 20-25 (toddler)
Average teacher/student ratio: 1:5
School hours: 8.30am-4pm
School facilities: Montessori classrooms with child-size kitchen and library, certified Montessori learning materials, piano in each classroom, five outdoor playgrounds with vegetable garden, art room, multi-purpose room, and parents’ coffee lounge
School nurse or doctor available? Yes, full-time
Contact:
• Wangjing Campus: Building A, Yuan Yang Wan He Cheng, Yu Hui East Road, Chaoyang District (8436 8211 ext 801 reception/815 admissions office, info@deyuyuankindergarten.com) www.deyuyuankindergarten.com 朝阳
区育慧东路远洋万和城A区
• Jianwai SOHO Campus: Beside Bldg 14, Jianwai SOHO West Area, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District (5869 7540 ext 800 reception/801 office, info@thefamilylearninghouse.com) www.thefamilylearninghouse.com 朝阳区东三环39中路建外SOHO西区旁边大厦14
Photo: Courtesy of The Family Learning House
