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International Schools in Beijing, China

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About international schools in Beijing, China

Beijing’s international schools form a mixed sector: long-established foreign-passport-only campuses sit alongside newer bilingual schools that admit local families, and most are concentrated in districts popular with expatriates such as Chaoyang, Shunyi and Haidian. Families will commonly find the full International Baccalaureate continuum, British pathways (IGCSE/A-level), US-style programmes and a growing number of Chinese - English bilingual models, with English as the primary language of instruction and Mandarin offered either as a strong second language or as a parallel teaching stream. Annual tuition for established international schools in the city typically runs from the mid-five figures in RMB into the high-hundreds of thousands of RMB, with senior-year fees at some schools above RMB 350,000 and additional one-off levies, meals and transport costs on top. Admissions are effectively seasonal for an August start - many schools make the bulk of offers in spring (April - June) but continue to place students on a rolling basis until the school year begins; relocating families should also prepare notarised school reports, birth certificates and visa/residence-permit paperwork well before arrival.

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At a glance 43 schools · avg fee RMB 218,475
Schools listed
43
Curricula
21
Average annual fee
RMB 218,475
Fee range
RMB 40,000 – 376,700
Most common curriculum
IB (DP) (23 schools)
Average school size
1,370 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Beijing National Day School International Department
Oldest
Beijing No. 101 High School International Department (1946)
With boarding
11
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FAQs for China

What curricula can my child expect to find in Beijing’s international schools?
You will commonly find International Baccalaureate programmes (PYP/MYP/DP), British National Curriculum streams that lead to IGCSEs and A-levels, and US-style or American-aligned curricula often offering AP or a high-school diploma; several schools also run integrated Chinese - English bilingual programmes that blend national and international approaches. Curriculum offerings vary by school and by age group, so check each school’s published programme statements and accreditation.
How much do international schools in Beijing usually cost?
Tuition varies widely by school, year group and services: many established international day schools charge in a band roughly between RMB 140,000 and RMB 380,000 per year, with the highest fees occurring in the senior years and extra charges for capital levies, transport, meals and activities. Always compare the published fee schedule and ask schools for a total cost estimate that includes one-off enrolment fees and ancillary charges.
When should we apply and how do admissions typically work?
For an August start most schools make the majority of offers in the spring (April - June), but many maintain rolling places and will accept applications and place students up to the start of term, so earlier applications widen your choices. Expect schools to require previous school reports, proof of age and identity, and in many cases learning or language assessments; ask each admissions office about their exact timeline, waiting lists and any application fees.
What is the language of instruction and what Mandarin support is available?
English is the principal language of instruction at most international schools, while Mandarin is commonly taught as a modern language and in some schools there are structured bilingual strands where substantial curriculum time is delivered in Mandarin. If maintaining or developing Mandarin is important, check whether the school offers graded Mandarin programmes, mother-tongue support and immersion options rather than assuming all “international” schools provide the same level of Chinese tuition.
Who can attend international schools in Beijing and what visa or documents will we need?
Many schools are licensed to admit children of foreign nationals and generally require students to hold a foreign passport or appropriate travel document; there are also bilingual schools that admit Chinese nationals under different regulatory arrangements. Families should plan for visa formalities (student X-visa if studying long-term or admission letters required for residence permits), and prepare notarised and, where requested, apostilled school reports, birth certificates and any guardianship paperwork before entry.
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