With the new school year quickly approaching, parents of kids of all ages will get quite a few opportunities to visit some of the best schools in Beijing, attend open houses throughout August, and make an informed decision. If you’re not looking for a school for your kid, there’s plenty of other family-friendly things to do in Beijing in the coming weeks:
Jazzy Preschool Open Day
Do you have a child aged 1-6 years old? Are you looking for a kindergarten for them? Come discover Jazzy Preschool’s unique, trilingual education in English, French, and Chinese on Sat, Aug 19, during their summer open day.
The visit will include:
– The discovery of the school’s outdoor activities and venues in the East Lake Villas’ Chinese garden
– An exploeation of the kindergarten’s indoor environment and classrooms
– A presentation of Jazzy Preschool’s unique, trilingual education
– A short demo class time to meet the teachers
– A children’s activity about the topic of Eric Carle
Scan the QR code on the poster to register.
Where: Jazzy Preschool, C101, 35 East Lake Villas, Dongcheng District
When: Aug 19, 9-11am
Price: Free
BSB Shunyi Early Years Open Day
Join the British School of Beijing (BSB) Shunyi’s Early Years Open Day on August 29, from 9 to 11am!
Prospective parents are invited to come with their children ages 2-5 and experience the amazing teaching and learning at BSB.
RSVP is required as space is limited. Please scan the QR code on the poster to sign up today.
(Note the school only accepts students with foreign passports)
Contact: +86 10 8047 3558, admissions@bsbshunyi.com
Where: BSB Shunyi Campus
When: Aug 29, 9-11am
Price: Free
CISB Open House
Visit CISB’s Open Day and get the opportunity to meet their dedicated leadership team. You will also have the chance to witness the innovative and contemporary teaching methods used by their experienced faculty. Scan the QR code below to register.
Where: Canadian International School of Beijing, 38 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District
When: Aug 30, 9am
Price: Free
Beijing Hikers: Countryside Cycling to the “Sea of Flowers”
This event is an easy bike ride along forested country lanes and roads, passing by rivers and woods on the way to the “Sea of Flowers.” This event is only open to kids taller than 1.3m who are able to cycle independently. Bicycle rental, guide, lunch at a countryside restaurant, transport to and from the pick up point, AXA outdoor insurance, and bottled water are all included in the price.
Where: Yanqing District, meet up at Liangmaqiao or Lido Metropark Hotel Starbucks
When: Aug 12, 7.30am-7.30pm
Price: RMB 518/RMB 340 for members, RMB 478 for kids 5-12yo, *10 percent discount for Beijing Hikers members
Sensory Scavenger Hunt with SENIA
SENIA, an organization led by a group of international teachers, educational psychologists, parents, and other professionals working with children with special educational needs, will be hosting a series of four events for kids and parents with the goal of fostering a harmonious and inclusive community atmosphere. This is their last event in this series and it is a bilingual sensory scavenger hunt. For details and to sign up, please scan the fourth QR code on the poster.
Where: DangDai MOMA, Dongcheng District
When: Aug 24, 5-7pm
Price: RMB 50
Don’t forget about these ongoing family-friendly events:
EPSON teamLab Massless Art Exhibition
This kid-friendly exhibition has been extended to Sep 30, so catch it now if you haven’t yet!
Becoming part of the artwork and understanding how alive the world around us really is is the main idea behind this awesome exhibition. There are floating clouds you can walk through, an infinite crystal universe to experience, and typhoon light balls that continuously move and change color when pushed by another light ball. One of the really awesome parts of the showcase is the Sketch Ocean exhibit, where visitors get to draw a fish on a special piece of paper and see their fish swim out into the ocean with fish drawn by others!
Where: Joy City Mall (Chaoyang)
When: Tuesday to Friday – 10.30am-6pm (no admission past 5pm)
Weekends and Holidays – 10.30am-8pm (no admission past 7pm)
Price: RMB 138 for kids, RMB 198 for adults, free for kids under 2
The World of Peter Rabbit at UCCA
Beatrix Potter is one of the world’s most popular children’s authors. For more than 100 years, her beautifully illustrated stories and her legendary life have captured our imaginations.
When: May 27-Sep 5
Where: UCCA Lab
Price: RMB 139 for a family of three
Images: Pexels, Courtesy of the organizers
