International School of Beijing (ISB) has a history of excellence spanning four decades, its Mission fulfilled by passionate, highly qualified educators who want the best for every student. The school is dedicated to programs that are most effective for learning and as a progressive school, ISB responds to students’ changing needs. Research-based programs and outstanding facilities mean students are prepared for success in a world changing at a breathtaking pace. ISB enjoys a track record of excellent learning outcomes, with students attending colleges which are most appropriate for them. The school’s commitment to realizing students’ potential is built around nurturing their intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development.
Address: 10 An Hua Street, Shunyi District. 顺义区安华街10号
WeChat: ISB 北京顺义国际学校
Contact: 8149 2345 ext 1047, admission@isb.bj.edu.cn
Web: www.isb.bj.edu.cn
Founding date: 1980
School type: International school
School hours: 8.15am–3.25 pm
Ministry of Education accredited? Yes
Curriculum description: ISB follows a standards-based curriculum (Learning21@ISB) that draws upon the best elements of international curriculum models for their Early Years 3 – Grade 12 classes. For high school students, ISB offers a full IB diploma program or IB certificate options for students in grades 11 and 12.
Age range: 3-18
Grades offered: Early Years 3-Grade 12
Number of students: 1700+
Foreign passport holder accepted? Yes
Local Chinese students accepted? No
Nationality of students: 35+ nationalities, including US, South Korea, Canada, Australia
Class size (average): 12-22 (depending on grade level)
Teacher-student ratio: 1:8
Tuition and other fees (2022-2023 academic year):
• Early Years (Early Years Full Day): RMB 204,500 + RMB 12,010 Capital Levy
• Kindergarten: RMB 236,100 + RMB 19,490 Capital Levy
• Grade 1-5: RMB 236,100 + RMB 34,720 Capital Levy
• Grade 6-8: RMB 255,300 + RMB 34,720 Capital Levy
• Grade 9-10: RMB 277,500 + RMB 34,720 Capital Levy
• Grade 11-12: RMB 287,300 + RMB 34,720 Capital Levy
• Bus: RMB 14,100 to 22,900 depending on distance
• Applications fee: RMB 2,000
Primary teaching language(s): English. Dual-Language (Chinese and English) is offered in Early Years 3–Grade 5.
Other elective language(s): Chinese, French, and Spanish
After-school activities: Athletics, choir, orchestra, film, photography, theater, debate club, model united nations, service clubs, arts and crafts, and more
Scholarships offered? No
Extra help offered? EAL, learning support services, personalized learning, tutoring center. As an inclusive school, ISB serves students with diverse learning needs (mild, moderate, intensive).
Total area (in sqm): 133,500
Facilities: 32-acre campus in Shunyi with two purpose-built sports domes sitting side-by-side, over 8,500 square meters, four fully-equipped gymnasiums (one with a climbing wall); 665-seat sports stadium, including running track and rugby pitch; baseball and softball diamonds; two full-sized turf soccer fields; and an aquatics center with a 25-meter pool and diving boards. In the main school building are 12 science labs, 2 student cooking labs, 2 theaters, a Black Box theater, rehearsal space, and studio stage. The main school building also has two library-media centers with more than 82,000 volumes and over 160 magazine subscriptions. ISB supports a one-to-one MacBook laptop program for each student in grades 6 through 12. A pharmaceutical-grade (H-14) air filtration system ensures high air quality in all indoor areas. In 2020, ISB opened four new facilities, including an Early Years Learning Center, Elementary School Arts Center and Theater, Middle and High School Performing Arts Center, and Middle and High School Art and Design Center.
Lunch: Range of Western, Chinese, and vegetarian meals
Lunch fee: RMB 23.50-36.50 per day
Boarding program? No
Nurse/doctor available? Yes