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The school is situated at No. 9 An Hua Street in the Shunyi District, a popular suburban area approximately 25 kilometers northeast of central Beijing. This neighbourhood is often described as an "expat oasis," known for its family-friendly residential compounds and proximity to the Capital International Airport.
The school is divided into Early Years (ages 18 months to 5 years), Primary School (ages 5 to 11), and Secondary School (ages 11 to 18). The Secondary stage culminates in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) for students aged 16 to 18.
The British School of Beijing, Shunyi is a co-educational day school. It does not offer boarding facilities.
The school offers dedicated assistance through its Learning Support and English as an Additional Language (EAL) departments. The EAL programme helps students access the English-taught curriculum through personalised support, which can range from one-on-one tutoring to integrated in-class assistance.
The school is affiliated with the British education system, following the English National Curriculum and offering IGCSEs. Uniquely, it also provides a German Primary Programme for native German speakers to study core subjects in their home language.
The school does not have a religious affiliation and welcomes families from all cultural and religious backgrounds.
The school day typically begins with registration around 8:25 am, with lessons starting at 8:40 am. The day concludes at 3:30 pm, after which students may depart or attend optional co-curricular activities.
An optional bus service is available for students, covering major residential compounds in Shunyi and downtown Beijing. Regular buses depart the school at 3:40 pm, and a late bus service is available for Secondary students participating in after-school activities.
The school enforces a strict uniform policy where all students from Early Years to Year 11 are required to wear the official school uniform, which must be kept neat, tidy, and clearly labelled with the student's name. Students in the Sixth Form (Years 12 and 13) are exempt from the standard uniform but must adhere to a "business smart" dress code, wearing professional attire such as suits to set a positive example for younger pupils.
The school provides a comprehensive lunch service prepared fresh on-site by an in-house catering team led by an experienced Head Chef, ensuring nutritious and high-quality meals for all students. The menu changes monthly to offer a diverse range of options, including Western, Chinese, and other international cuisines, and features special "International Lunch Days" every Wednesday to introduce students to global flavours. The kitchen is fully equipped to handle specific dietary requirements, including allergies and religious restrictions, with all beef, lamb, and chicken served being certified Halal.
Part of the Nord Anglia Education family.
The school follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) for its youngest students, moving into the English National Curriculum for Primary and Lower Secondary education. Uniquely, the school offers a German Primary Programme that allows native German speakers to study core subjects in their home language alongside the English curriculum. At the Upper Secondary level (ages 14-16), students prepare for and sit the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) examinations. For the final two years in the Sixth Form (ages 16-18), the school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) as its pre-university qualification.
The school integrates social development into its daily life through a "Behaviour and Social Graces" (BSG) programme, which emphasizes respect, good manners, and positive self-expression. In Primary School, the PAWS system (Positive Behaviour, Academic Achievement, Working Together, Sport) is used to encourage and record student achievements, fostering a strong community spirit. Secondary students engage in a "citizenship and PHSE" (Personal, Social, Health and Economic) programme delivered by their form tutors to support their personal development.
The school employs a dedicated Student Support Team that works with class teachers and external specialists to assist students with additional educational requirements. While the school can cater to mild to moderate needs on a case-by-case basis, it is not a specialist SEN institution and may require assessments during the admissions process to ensure they can meet a child's specific needs.
The school offers a comprehensive EAL programme delivered from a dedicated "EAL Hub" to ensure non-native speakers can fully access the English-taught curriculum. This support uses structured courses based on the Cambridge English Programme, with students grouped by ability and assessed regularly using CEFR-aligned tests to track progress. A one-off fee applies for students who are required to join this additional support programme.
Student wellbeing is a primary priority, managed by a robust pastoral structure that includes class teachers in Primary and Form Tutors in Secondary. The Secondary School has a dedicated "Assistant Head of Secondary – Pastoral" who oversees student welfare, alongside university counsellors who support older students with future planning. The school emphasizes a close-knit community experience where staff are trained to identify and respond swiftly to social and emotional needs.
The school strictly adheres to the UK statutory guidance "Keeping Children Safe in Education" and follows rigorous "International Child Protection Standards." A dedicated team, led by a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and supported by Deputy DSLs in both Primary and Secondary schools, oversees all child protection matters. All staff undergo strict recruitment vetting and are required to recognize and report any concerns regarding student safety immediately.
1. Make an Enquiry:
Parents are encouraged to start the process by submitting an online enquiry form, sending an email, or calling the admissions team directly to express interest.
2. Discover Our School:
Families are invited to visit the campus either in person or virtually to meet the academic team, ask questions, and share their specific educational needs.
3. Apply for a Place:
Parents must submit an online application form along with supporting documents; depending on the child's age, the school may also request further references and an assessment to ensure the right class placement.
4. Application Review:
The school Principal reviews the completed application, after which the admissions team contacts the family to confirm the admissions status and outline the next steps for enrolment.
The school does not explicitly list academic or talent-based scholarships for incoming students.
The school does not explicitly detail a specific "waitlist" or "pool" system policy. However, they do note that students are placed in year groups according to their date of birth, academic level, and language ability, and that they accept applications throughout the school year.
Campus address: No.1 Shanghe Road (上和路1号), Yuhang Street, Yuhang District, Hangzhou. The school is in Hangzhou's Yuhang/老余杭 suburban district (near the future‑tech / development areas of Yuhang) — it is reachable by Hangzhou public transport but the school's website gives only the postal/contact details; for exact metro/bus stops or driving directions contact the school or check a map app.
The school operates as a combined middle (lower school) and upper school (senior high) and publishes multiple pathways: a domestic (Gaokao) track plus international tracks (A‑Level and country‑specific programmes such as Australian, German and Japanese options).
Hangzhou Entel is a private (民办) full‑time secondary school (initially founded 2008) that includes both junior‑ and senior‑middle years; the school runs international programme streams alongside national curriculum classes. Several school listings indicate on‑campus boarding is available for some students.
The school's public profile highlights a low student‑to‑teacher ratio (about 1:6) and small‑class/specialized small‑class teaching (10–20 students), which can support closer teacher attention; the official site does not publish a dedicated Special Educational Needs (SEN) policy or detailed SEN provisions, so parents with specific support needs should contact the admissions office directly to discuss individual arrangements.
The school is a Chinese school (located and registered in Hangzhou) offering international curricula but it is not presented as affiliated to a foreign national education authority.
No religious affiliation is indicated on the school website or in its public profile; the school is presented as secular.
The school's website gives programme and contact information but does not publish a daily timetable (start/end times, lesson periods or exact break/lunch times). Local and provincial practice allows schools some flexibility in scheduling, so exact day structure and boarding routines vary by year group — please ask the school for a current daily timetable and boarding routines.
The school's own site does not describe a school‑bus provider or published routes. Local school listings and parent information pages note that Entel operates coordinated student transport (school buses / weekend pickups reported by local sources), but those listings do not give route/provider details; for approved routes, pickup points, safety procedures and fee arrangements contact the school's admissions or logistics office.
Hangzhou Entel Foreign Language School was established by the Jincheng Holdings Group in 2008. It follows a 12-year education system with three departments: lower middle school, upper school (domestic track), and upper school (overseas track). It is located in Hangzhou's Future Science and Technology City.
Hangzhou Entel Foreign Language School operates an integrated 6‑year lower/middle school and an upper school that runs both a domestic (Gaokao) track and an overseas track offering A‑Level, Australian, German and Japanese pathways. The lower/middle school follows a 6‑year model with small classes (maximum 36, with math and foreign‑language classes split into 18–20), a mentor system, and more than 70 elective/enrichment courses including second‑language study. The upper‑school domestic track prepares students for China's Gaokao with small‑class teaching, individualized mentoring and implementation of the “3 out of 7” subject‑choice reform. The overseas track provides distinct pathways: an A‑Level programme for UK/US/Canada/Australia/Hong Kong/Singapore admission, an Australian programme aligned to the Group of Eight (with a 2.5‑year high‑school pathway), a German programme routed via Aachen University of Applied Sciences for entry to North Rhine‑Westphalia universities, and a Japanese programme preparing students for four‑year undergraduate study in Japan. Across stages students receive transition programmes (e.g., a 2.5+3.5 transition option), university‑placement guidance and research‑oriented enrichment to support progression to domestic or international qualifications.
The school does not publish a named Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) programme or a dedicated pastoral-team page on its official website. The school's news items refer to a Counseling and Career Planning Center and a range of co-curricular activities (drama productions, study tours, sports) that the school describes as contributing to students' broader development. The Cognia accreditation report on the website also highlights the school's stated commitment to fostering well-rounded students. The site does not provide public, detailed documentation of an SEL curriculum, designated SEL staff, or specific SEL initiatives. For programme-level details or job titles of pastoral staff, parents should contact the school directly.
The school's official website and news pages do not publish a specialist Special Educational Needs (SEN) policy or a list of specific categories of SEN that the school can support. No dedicated SEN department, specialist provision, or statement that the school is a specialist SEN institution is shown in the materials available on the site. External school-directory summaries describe the school's curriculum and pastoral aims but do not provide SEN detail either. Because the school does not make SEN provision details publicly available online, it should be treated as not publicly disclosing its SEN arrangements. For clarity on individual needs, the school's admissions or student-support office should be contacted directly.
The school publishes news showing strong English teaching outcomes (Cambridge Outstanding Learner awards and national English competition results) and advertises international-language programmes and foreign-teacher recruitment. However, the official site does not present a named EAL (English as an Additional Language) programme, an EAL team, or specific EAL-entry/withdrawal procedures in its publicly available pages. In other words, dedicated EAL provision is not documented on the school website. If you need information about targeted English-language support for non-native speakers, please contact the school to request their current EAL arrangements.
The school's website refers to a Counseling and Career Planning Center and describes student activities that foster teamwork and engagement, which the school links to holistic student development. The Cognia accreditation article on the site indicates the institution was reviewed across criteria that include student support and institutional management. The site does not, however, publish a separate mental-health or wellbeing policy, a staff list of counsellors/psychologists, or publicly available programme details for clinical mental-health support. For information about onsite counsellors, counselling hours, or referral pathways to external mental-health services, you should contact the school directly.
The school's website lists contact information and regulatory filings (site contact details and ICP/public-security registration numbers) but does not publish a standalone child-protection or safeguarding policy on its public pages. The Cognia accreditation report indicates the school has undergone a comprehensive institutional review, which includes aspects of management and student support, but the site does not provide a named safeguarding officer or the school's formal child-protection procedures. Because a specific safeguarding policy is not available on the website, parents or inspectors should request the school's safeguarding/child-protection documentation and the names of designated safeguarding leads directly from the school. Contact details are provided on the site for such requests.
1. Confirm eligibility and key dates. Parents should first check whether their child meets the school's geographic /学籍 requirements (the school's published guidance has historically given priority to students with Zhejiang /余杭区 or 临平区学籍 or qualifying local residency status); eligibility rules and the specific registration window are set each year by the school and district — for example the 2025特色班 published timeline used mid-May online registration and school recommendation steps.
2. Online registration and school recommendation. For specialty/high‑track places (e.g., the 2025 语言特色班) parents must complete the online registration form during the stated window (in 2025 that was May 17–20) and the student's current school must complete and submit the official recommendation form and supporting paperwork by the school deadline; the recommendation form is required and each student may normally only be recommended to one specialty class. Parents should note the exact online time window and keep copies/screenshots of submissions and QR codes used to register.
3. Prepare and submit documents for qualification review. After online registration, the school's admissions team performs a materials check and qualifies candidates before they progress; required paperwork (per the published process) includes the signed recommendation form, photocopies of relevant award certificates or special‑talent proofs, and whatever identity /学籍 documents the district requires. Parents should confirm early with the child's current school which paper documents must be delivered to the receiving school by the stated deadline (the 2025 process required the home junior high to forward verified paper materials).
4. Attend the school's entrance assessment and interview. For the 2025 language‑specialty intake the school organised a school‑run language assessment (pen‑and‑paper English test plus an oral interview) on a stated date (May 25, 2025); the written paper in that instance was 120 minutes and the oral interview was scored separately. Admissions are then based on a combined score (in 2025 the weighting was 50% school test and 50% the junior‑high academic exam), with explicit cutoffs and publicised ranking — parents should make sure the student brings required ID (ID card or citizen card) on test day and understands the test format in advance.
5. Offer notification, fees and financial‑aid notes. When offers are made the school publishes the admitted list through the district process; the school's 2025 specialty‑class page lists tuition and boarding as reference figures (for 2025 the published figure was RMB 40,700 per semester for tuition and RMB 3,500 per semester for boarding for the specialty/high track) and specifically notes that tuition does not include meals, uniforms, certain elective costs and external exam fees. The same admissions notice also states the school will provide financial support for families in difficulty and awards scholarships to academically excellent students — however the published procedure gives limited public detail about application steps for those supports, so parents who may need aid or who expect merit awards should contact the school's admissions office early for exact criteria and deadlines.
6. Final registration, supervision and appeals. After an offer is accepted families complete final registration and payment as directed by the school and the district; the 2025 guidance also described oversight (district education bureau supervision) and published complaint / supervision phone lines for the admissions process. If a family has questions about placement, eligibility, or a disputed result the published admissions materials list the district admissions office and the school's admissions supervision telephone numbers — contact those numbers rather than relying on informal channels.
The school's official admissions material for recent intakes states two things about financial support: the school will provide funding support for families with genuine economic difficulty and will award scholarships to students with strong academic performance. The admissions notice for 2025 specifically says the school will provide '经费支持' to families in need and '奖学金' for academically outstanding students, but it does not publish a detailed, public step‑by‑step application process or fixed scholarship amounts in that notice — parents should contact the admissions office for the current scheme, eligibility criteria and application deadlines. Separately, the school's programme pages report that graduates in certain overseas tracks have received full university scholarships (for example the Australian programme page notes some students received full scholarships totalling roughly AUD 100,000–200,000 annually), which describes external university scholarships obtained by students rather than an internal tuition‑waiver programme administered by the school. If you want exact, current details (types of school awards available, whether awards are renewable, application deadlines, means‑testing requirements, and how scholarship decisions are made), I can contact the admissions office for you or provide the school's published contact points so you can enquire directly.
The school's published admissions procedures for the 2024–2026 cycles (as presented in the school's 特色班 /招生简章 materials) do not describe a separate, formal public “waiting‑list” process; instead, the process ranks candidates by the stated combination of the school assessment and the district examination and then fills the planned places in order. The 2025 specialty‑class guidance makes clear that students who are not admitted in that round may continue to fill later district application rounds (i.e., submit first/second‑batch preferences) rather than being automatically held on a school‑level waiting list. Because the school and district sometimes handle residual places or mid‑year openings differently, parents who want to know whether a formal school waitlist exists in a given year should confirm directly with the admissions office (the school publishes admissions contact and district supervision numbers).
Deutsche Schule Shanghai has two campuses: Hongqiao (350 Gaoguang Lu, Qingpu/Shanghai Hongqiao area) and Yangpu (758 Jiangwancheng Lu, Yangpu District). Both sites are in established residential / education areas and are reachable by car or taxi; the Hongqiao campus is on the western side of the city near the Hongqiao transport corridor. For specific directions and contact details see the school's campus pages.
The school covers early years through upper secondary (the website states education from about 18 months to 18 years). Provision includes kindergarten (Kita), primary/Grundschule and Sekundarstufe up to grade 12/Abitur. Program structure is consistent across the Hongqiao and Yangpu campuses.
Deutsche Schule Shanghai is a co‑educational German international (Auslandsschule) that follows German curricula and prepares students for the Deutsches Internationales Abitur. The campuses form part of a Eurocampus arrangement (shared facilities with the French school); the school does not advertise boarding facilities.
The school runs dedicated language‑support programmes (DaF/DaZ) and an in‑school ‘Fördern und Fordern' / support team that includes Sonderpädagogen and a heilpädagogische Fachkraft; services include screening, small‑group or individual support and cooperation with external specialists (e.g., speech and occupational therapy). Some targeted interventions are costed and may be scheduled during or outside regular lessons.
The school is a German international school (Deutsche Auslandsschule) and follows German state‑aligned curricula leading to a German high‑school diploma (DIA/Abitur).
The school is non‑denominational; there is no indication of a religious affiliation on the school's official pages.
A typical kindergarten day begins with arrivals around 08:00, a morning circle and integrated activities, followed by lunch and a rest/nap period; DaZ/DaF support is integrated into the kindergarten routine. For primary and secondary pupils the school offers full‑day arrangements (Ganztagsschule) with lessons across morning and afternoon hours and a programme of after‑school activities. Exact daily schedules vary by year group and are published by the school.
The school offers an optional, paid school‑bus service (details, routes and fees are published during admissions). Public listings and school prospectus summaries show an annual, optional bus charge in the range reported by local sources (approx. RMB 14,000–15,500/year in recent years), but route availability, stops and exact prices can change — contact admissions to confirm current routes and fees. }
The Kantine is open daily from 8:00 to 17:00 and serves breakfast and a variety of hot and cold dishes for lunch across five stations; the Café offers snacks and beverages. Kantine & Café are operated by Sodexo; the Kantine is nut-free and can accommodate dietary needs with advance notice; a mini-program provides the weekly menu and enables community input on meals.
The school is governed by the Deutsche Schule Shanghai Association (Schulverein) as the sponsor. The board comprises eight volunteer members and sets the strategic and financial framework for the school in close coordination with the school leadership; the Schulverein is a non-profit organization; membership includes all families with children at the school and honorary members. In 2025/26, the Hongqiao and Yangpu campuses merged to form the Deutsche Schule Shanghai.
Deutsche Schule Shanghai provides a continuous German curriculum from early years (Kita/Grundschule) through Sekundarstufe, with German as the instructional language and early English and Chinese language instruction. In Grundschule (Jahrgänge 1–4) the school follows its own German primary curriculum with a full-day program, small classes, differentiated teaching and English from the first years plus optional Chinese offerings. In Sekundarstufe I (in der Regel Klasse 5–10) students study the standard German subject set (Mathematik, Naturwissenschaften, Sprachen, Kunst, Sport, u. a.) and may complete the Realschulabschluss (Mittlerer Schulabschluss) at the end of Grade 10. In upper secondary the school awards the Deutsches Internationales Abitur (DIA) in the gymnasiale Oberstufe and additionally offers a Fachoberschule (FOS, Wirtschaft & Verwaltung) that leads to the Allgemeine Fachhochschulreife after zwei weiteren Jahrgängen (Klassen 11–12). Across all stages the curriculum includes a strong MINT program, multiple modern and classical language options, arts and sports, plus extracurriculars and study/career guidance including practical placements for FOS pupils.
Deutsche Schule Shanghai operates a dedicated Schulsozialarbeit (school social-work) team that provides counselling, conflict mediation, prevention work and social‑training for primary and secondary pupils. The team offers individual and group support, crisis intervention and works as a central contact for students, teachers and parents to strengthen social and emotional skills. Social‑training and theatre‑pedagogical methods are used for violence prevention and to teach empathy, self‑control and problem solving. The school also describes team‑based approaches (e.g. team‑teaching in early years) to allow closer adult support in the classroom. Sources: Schulsozialarbeit and school first‑aid pages.
The school publishes a dedicated Förderbereich (‘support and extension') that includes sonderpädagogische Förderung, diagnostics, individual support plans and cooperation with external therapists (logopedy, occupational therapy). Identified areas of support include learning difficulties, perceptual disorders, LRS (reading/spelling), dyscalculia, and ADS/ADHS; support is delivered in-class, in small groups or one‑to‑one and may be partly fee‑based. Early‑years provision names a specialist in Heilpädagogik for kindergarten inclusion, and the primary school uses team‑teaching with special‑education staff to support individual needs. The school's job adverts and programme descriptions show they employ Förderschullehrkräfte and Förderpädagogen to carry out this work. The website describes integrated special‑education provision within the mainstream school; it does not present the DSSH as a specialist/special‑school for pupils with severe SEN.
The school's public pages describe English as a taught foreign language (starting in early primary years, with native‑speaker teachers and ability‑based grouping in secondary), but they do not publish a distinct ‘EAL' or English‑language‑support programme for pupils who require English as an additional language. The kindergarten page notes that children receiving German‑as‑a‑second‑language (DaZ/DaF) support do not participate in the English/Chinese offer because they receive targeted German support instead. If you need confirmation about bespoke EAL assessments, withdrawal lessons or after‑school EAL tutoring, the school does not set out those details on the website.
Mental‑wellbeing support is led primarily through the Schulsozialarbeit service, which offers counselling, (crisis) intervention, preventive programmes and referral to external specialists where needed. The school describes social‑training, mediation and individual counselling as tools to support emotional health and to respond to crises affecting students and families. Medical first‑aid teams are present on both campuses and the school coordinates these medical services with the social‑work team for preventive and advisory support. Cooperation with external therapeutic partners (e.g. speech and occupational therapy) is also noted in the school's support provision.
The Hongqiao campus publishes a formal Schutzkonzept (protection/safeguarding concept) that builds on a 2021 child‑protection concept and was adopted by the school conference after multi‑year development. The Schutzkonzept emphasises the right to a discrimination‑ and violence‑free environment, includes a Verhaltenskodex (code of conduct) for the community and defines the school's obligation to create a protected learning and living space. The concept was prepared in response to ZfA guidance and is presented as an ongoing project with defined responsibilities for staff and the community. For operational details (reporting routes, named safeguarding officers or statutory procedures) the published Schutzkonzept page outlines the framework but the website does not publish full procedural documents on the public pages.
1. The school states that enrolment is possible year‑round but is subject to available places and the school's admission conditions (citizenship/residency). Parents should have basic information ready (child's date of birth, current grade, nationality and residency documents) because the admissions team will use these to check eligibility and advise next steps.
2. Visit / “Get to know the school”: Book a tour, an open day or a ‘Look & See' visit before you submit a formal application so you can see the campus, ask about daily routines and confirm whether the bilingual/DaF support fits your child. The school encourages families to visit both kindergarten and school facilities and to discuss language support options during the visit. Parents should bring questions about transport (bus availability), after‑school activities and whether the child will need DaF/DaZ language support.
3. Submit the application / registration: Complete the digital application via the school's application platform and pay the non‑refundable registration fee (listed as RMB 5,000). The school requests submission of required documents at this stage (birth certificate, passport/residence permit, previous school reports and any custody or medical documents) so have certified scans or originals ready. Missing or incomplete documentation can delay processing, so check the forms page or contact Admissions beforehand.
4. Language assessment and placement: For children whose native language is not German the school will usually carry out a language assessment (DaF/DaZ) to place the child at the correct level; for primary and secondary entry some German knowledge is preferred (minimum A1 from Grade 4 upwards). Participation in the school's DaF/DaZ programme is mandatory if the assessment shows the child needs structured German support, and the school notes that this programme is subject to additional fees. Plan for short‑term/extra language classes when you receive the initial feedback from the language team; these are part of the school's formal placement process.
5. Provisional offer and payment deadlines: If the school offers a place you will typically receive a provisional offer; the offer requires payment of the admission fee and a deposit within the stated deadline to secure the place (the school's published schedule shows the admission fee and deposit are due within 21 days of a provisional offer). Parents should read the Payment Conditions PDF linked on the admissions pages so they understand invoicing, refund rules and deadlines. Expect to be asked whether the invoice will be paid privately or by an employer/corporate sponsor because the deposit amount differs for corporate vs private payers.
6. Fees to secure the place (what to expect): The school's public admissions information lists a non‑refundable registration fee of RMB 5,000, an admission fee of RMB 30,000 and a refundable deposit (published examples show RMB 125,000 for corporate accounts and RMB 75,000 for private accounts). Annual tuition varies by age/grade (example published figures for 2025/26 are: Nursery about RMB 166,500; Kindergarten about RMB 153,600; Grades 1–12 about RMB 208,600) — these totals exclude one‑time first‑year fees. Families should plan for additional optional/mandatory costs (DaF/DaZ programme fees, school lunches, school society membership, after‑school activities and transport) and check the official Payment Conditions PDF for precise invoicing terms.
7. Validation / document check and residency rules: After receipt of deposit and fees the school carries out a validation step that includes verification of documents and confirmation that the family meets the school's eligibility rules (for example: German or other non‑Chinese citizenship, or valid residence documents for Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan; Chinese citizens require an official exemption permit). At this stage the school will confirm final enrolment only after validation is complete; parents should be prepared to supply original residency and visa documentation if requested. If your family situation or documents are unusual (for example partial custody, short‑term residence) contact Admissions early so they can advise what is required.
8. Confirmation of enrolment, timetables and start: Once validation is successful the school issues the confirmation of enrolment and final invoice for the term/year; the confirmed place will include information about start dates, class placement and any language programme timetable. Review the confirmation carefully (start date, whether DaF/DaZ lessons are scheduled, bus registration, meal arrangements and which campus you are assigned) and reply promptly if any details need correction. Keep copies of all payment receipts and the school's Payment Conditions and School Rules documents — they explain refundability of deposits and the financial penalties (if any) for late withdrawal.
The school's admissions and fees pages do not advertise a regular tuition scholarship programme for reducing school fees; however, the enrolment information explicitly states that in ‘‘justified individual cases (acute emergencies)'' it is possible to apply for temporary reductions in school fees. That means there is a mechanism for case‑by‑case financial relief rather than a published, merit‑based scholarship programme; families who need help should contact the school's finance team (schulgeld@ds-shanghai.de) and be prepared to submit documentation supporting the request. Separately, the school's website has older pages describing student scholarships and externals (for example references to students later receiving German higher‑education scholarships), but these refer to post‑secondary scholarship opportunities or special project nominations rather than a school‑run tuition scholarship for incoming families. If you are specifically looking for fee support, ask Admissions which documentation is required and whether temporary reductions, payment plans, or external sponsorships (employer/corporate tuition support) are options.
The school's admissions pages say enrolment is possible year‑round subject to available places; they do not publish a separate public “waitlist” policy on the main admissions pages. Because places are offered subject to availability, the practical sequence is: enquiry → provisional offer → deposit to secure the place; that deposit/payment deadline is the mechanism that converts a provisional offer into a secured place. If you cannot immediately accept a provisional offer, the school's use of a deposit and the wording about ‘‘subject to available places'' means places are effectively allocated on a first‑to‑accept (and pay) basis rather than by a publicly published ranked waiting list. For families who cannot accept immediately, the Admissions team recommends early enquiry and asking whether a provisional holding or place on an internal list is possible for your child — contact admissions@ds-shanghai.de for clarification about current availability.
The Deutsche Botschaftsschule Peking is located at Liangmaqiao Road 49A, 100125 Beijing, China. It sits in the northeast part of Beijing, within the German diplomatic community area. The school also operates a kindergarten at Tayuan Diplomatic Residence Compound, Xindong Road 1, Chaoyang District, 100600 Beijing.
The institution comprises a kindergarten and a full school that serves grades 1–12. The primary level (grades 1–6) runs a full-day program.
The school is a German international school serving a mixed student body and functions as a day school. There are no boarding facilities advertised.
The school offers learning support and talent development through a dedicated team called 'Team Lernen.' Services include occupational therapy, speech therapy, literacy support (LRS), and special education provisions.
The school is affiliated with Germany and follows the German international-school model, offering the German Abitur.
No religious affiliation is noted.
The primary grades participate in a full-day schedule (Ganztagsschule for grades 1–6). Exact daily start and end times are not published in the available materials.
A flexible school bus service is offered. Routes and arrangements are organized by the school, with bus stops and providers coordinating through DSP.
The school has a canteen on site.
The Deutsche Botschaftsschule Peking follows the German education system from kindergarten through the gymnasiale Oberstufe, culminating in the Deutsches Internationales Abitur (DIA). Instruction is conducted in German across primary and secondary levels, with English and French taught as foreign languages; English-language instruction is provided in Geography and Politics, and Chinese is taught as the local language from the start, with Chinese - Landessprache als Fremdsprache available from Year 6 as an alternative to French, and from Year 10 also as a new foreign language. The gymnasiale Oberstufe comprises Grades 10–12, with Grades 11 and 12 forming the Qualifikationsphase; the DIA examinations occur in the second half of Grade 12 and are administered by a KMK-appointed examiner. Admission to the Oberstufe requires meeting the German Sekundarstufe I qualifications (in Germany, at a German Auslandsschule or at a European School), with a transfer within the Qualifikationsphase generally not permitted. The school operates a Ganztagsschule for Grades 1–6 and emphasizes Lernunterstützung and Begabungsförderung within a diverse, international community.
Deutsche Botschaftsschule Peking supports social and emotional learning through a formal buddy system called Patengruppen, pairing older students with younger ones for peer support and belonging, with regular Patengruppen events. It positions itself as the center of the German community in Beijing, offering a wide range of clubs and activities to promote social interaction and intercultural understanding. In the primary program, there are more than 80 after-school activities and a broad Ganztagsschule offering that extends learning beyond the classroom. The school hosts a diverse student body from around 20 nationalities, which supports social development and intercultural collaboration. On-site health services, including a school nurse who coordinates care during activities, contribute to student wellbeing within the SEL framework.
Deutsche Botschaftsschule Peking provides Lernunterstützung and Begabungsförderung through a 'Team Lernen' that offers individualized support beyond regular lessons in kindergarten and school. The staff have diagnostic and therapeutic qualifications to identify strengths and weaknesses and provide extensive support options in Ergotherapie (occupational therapy), Logopädie (speech therapy), LRS training, and Sonderpädagogik (special education). Parallel to this, a holistic concept for Begabungsförderung (gifted education) has been developed to support high-potential students. In the primary program, additional DaZ (German as a second language) and LRS training are available to meet diverse learning needs. The school does not publicly disclose whether it is a specialist SEN institution.
English and French are taught at differentiated levels and heavily promoted within the language program. English is taught in the primary grades with two weekly hours in grades 1–2 and three hours in grades 3–4. In secondary, English is delivered in three streams (Mainstream, Advanced, Fluency) to accommodate different starting points and progress. In addition, English-language instruction is provided in Geography and Politics as part of subject-specific language learning. The school emphasizes English proficiency as a key outcome for university study and international careers.
Patengruppen (buddy groups) support social integration and peer support, contributing to student wellbeing within the school culture. The school's community emphasis and diverse, intercultural environment further support mental wellbeing through social belonging. On-site health provisions include a nurse who coordinates care for students during activities and liaises with medical services as needed. The Ganztagsschule program and a broad range of more than 80 after-school activities also bolster structured social engagement and wellbeing beyond academic classes. These elements collectively underpin a supportive environment for students' social and emotional development.
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding safeguarding policies or procedures.
The school is an excellent German international school that offers all the advantages of the German education system. It provides a broad general education, diverse language skills, and an upbringing toward independence and responsibility. Whether your child's future lies in Germany after school or within an international community, the German International Abitur opens study opportunities worldwide. Whether you stay two years or twelve, the German Embassy School Beijing ensures that your children remain rooted in the German system and can return to a domestic German school at any time. We are specialists in integrating new students from all federal states. The high quality of our teaching, our differentiation offerings, and the intensive supervision enable a successful integration. The school is international, teaching students from 20 nations and promoting encounters with the language and culture of the host country. Language education is a priority; English and French are taught at differentiated levels. We also offer English-language subject instruction in Geography and Politics, employing qualified native speakers to provide authentic foreign-language teaching. Chinese, as the host-country language, plays a significant role and is promoted from primary school with a differentiated course offering. From Year 6, 'Chinese - language of the host country as a foreign language' can be chosen as an alternative to French as a second foreign language, and from Grade 10 it can also be chosen as a newly starting foreign language. Digitalization and new media have transformed the world of knowledge; the school uses an intelligent learning-management system, tablet classes, and a project-oriented media curriculum to pursue new paths in knowledge transfer in a rapidly changing world. The 'Learning Team' provides individualized support beyond classes in kindergarten and school, with staff trained to diagnose and address strengths and weaknesses and offer extensive support in areas such as occupational therapy, speech therapy, dyslexia, and special education, and a comprehensive, holistic concept for talent development has been developed. The school is the center of a vibrant German community, offering clubs and activities that involve students and parents. Two state-of-the-art libraries, a flexible school-bus service, a well-equipped school shop, small groups and classes, and 20 nationalities characterize the school. Abitur provides worldwide access to higher education; 80+ leisure activities; three-time champions at the East Asian Games; all-day schooling for Grades 1-6; professional study and career counseling. Contact: Deutsche Botschaftsschule Peking, Liangmaqiao Lu 49A, 100125 Beijing, PR China; dspeking.cn; info at dspeking.cn; +86 10 8531 6100. The page was last updated on June 23, 2025.
The Swiss School Beijing is located on the Western Academy of Beijing (WAB) campus at 10 Lai Guang Ying Dong Lu in Chaoyang District, Beijing (postal code 100102). The campus is in the city's Chaoyang area with access to WAB's on-site facilities; specific local transport details and maps are on the school's contact page.
The school covers Swiss-style early years through lower secondary: Nursery/Pre‑Kindergarten and Kindergarten, Primary (Grades 1–5) and Middle School (Grades 6–9). It was established as the German‑language section of WAB and has rolled classes out since opening in 2017.
The Swiss School Beijing is a co‑educational German‑language section operating within the Western Academy of Beijing and run by the non‑profit Association Swiss School Beijing; it is recognised by the Swiss government. Students remain on the WAB campus and use WAB facilities as part of the partnership.
Student support and special educational needs are managed through WAB's Learning Support arrangements: the school can accept students with mild learning needs on a case‑by‑case basis and provides in‑class support, small‑group interventions and Individual Learning Plans where appropriate. Decisions about admissions and the level of support required are made in consultation with parents and the learning‑support team.
The Swiss School Beijing is affiliated with Switzerland as a recognised Swiss School Abroad and its patron canton is Zürich; it operates under the Association Swiss School Beijing.
The school does not state any religious affiliation; it presents itself as a secular Swiss curriculum section within the international WAB community.
Daily arrival aligns with WAB's elementary routines: buses normally arrive between about 8:10 and 8:30 in the morning. Afternoon dismissal follows WAB's half‑day and full‑day timings (half‑day departures around 12:00; full‑day departures around 15:30), and the school uses WAB's campus timetable for breaks and lunch.
WAB provides a student bus service to and from school for the Swiss School students; buses typically arrive between 8:10–8:30 and depart at about 12:00 (half day) or 15:30 (full day). The school's information notes that bus transportation within the designated WAB network is included in the tuition; route details and timing can vary with traffic and are managed by WAB. For enrolment or route questions the Swiss School Admissions or WAB transport office can provide the current stops and schedules.
Food services are provided by Chartwells within the Western Academy of Beijing environment. Lunch options are available and can be purchased using a SmartCard. The program offers a wide range of international food options from outlets within the school, with all meals prepared fresh daily in WAB kitchens. Meal offerings include set menus, custom-made sandwiches, salads and snacks, served at morning break and lunchtime.
The Swiss School Beijing is a non-profit organization registered in Switzerland and established to run the Swiss School Beijing. It operates as a section of the Western Academy of Beijing (WAB). The Patronatskanton Zürich is the patron canton, supporting curriculum development, recruitment of teachers, professional development of teachers, and quality assurance. The Federal Office of Culture subsidizes Swiss Schools Abroad and works with educationsuisse, the umbrella organization for Swiss schools abroad, to maintain Swiss educational standards and promote Swiss culture globally. Parents automatically become members of the Association Swiss School Beijing for the duration of their child's enrolment.
Swiss School Beijing follows a German‑language programme guided by the Swiss federal Lehrplan 21 and is recognised by the Swiss government. It delivers the full Swiss compulsory pathway from Early Years/Kindergarten (age 3–5) through Primary (Grades 1–5) and Middle School (Grades 6–9). Instruction is primarily in German, with daily, level‑led Chinese lessons, English immersion via the Western Academy of Beijing, and French introduced from Grade 5. In Middle School selected subjects are taught in German by Swiss teachers within the IB Middle Years framework while most other subjects are taught in English on the WAB campus. The school's published information indicates completion of the Swiss compulsory schooling pathway through Grade 9 and does not list upper‑secondary (e.g., Matura or an IB Diploma) programmes on its site.
The Swiss School Beijing is a German-language section of the Western Academy of Beijing (WAB); WAB's counseling team describes a comprehensive, developmental counselling model that promotes students' personal well‑being, healthy relationships and social-emotional growth across Elementary, Middle and High School. WAB states counselors work with teachers, families and student‑support specialists and that the Middle School has a named SEL & Belonging Lead on the counselling team. The Swiss School's Early Years and Kindergarten pages also state they value emotional well‑being and social skills as part of their curriculum. These services are delivered through WAB's integrated Student Support model rather than as a separate Swiss‑School‑only programme. Sources: WAB counselling pages and the Swiss School Beijing ‘Learn'/About pages.
WAB's Learning Support team supports students with learning diversities and specific literacy needs using a range of inclusive strategies, targeted interventions (for example Individualised Literacy Support), individualized education plans and progress monitoring; supports include in‑class accommodations, small‑group pull‑out work, after‑school academic coaching and targeted workshops. The Learning Support page also says the school coordinates access to external specialists and therapy services (speech, language, occupational) when required. The Swiss School Beijing is a section of WAB and therefore refers families to WAB's Student Support services for SEN provision. The public information describes WAB as an inclusive mainstream school that offers targeted support rather than as a specialist special‑needs institution; the school's pages do not present the Swiss School as a specialist SEN institution.
English‑as‑an‑Additional‑Language provision for students on the WAB campus is described on WAB's EAL pages and includes Emergent and Bridging English programs, in‑class co‑teaching, English for Academic Purposes, Day‑9 workshops, and individual support for older students. WAB uses WIDA descriptors and IB MYP language‑acquisition criteria to track language progress and lists named EAL teachers and learning leaders for each school section. Because the Swiss School Beijing operates as the German‑language section within WAB, its public pages direct families to WAB's EAL services rather than describing a separate Swiss‑School EAL programme. If you need confirmation about EAL access for a specific Swiss‑School cohort, the school advises contacting admissions directly.
WAB's counselling and psychological services describe direct support for student mental wellbeing, including individual and group counselling, developmentally responsive crisis support, and programmes aimed at coping, stress management and positive relationships. WAB names an Educational Psychologist and Head of Student Support (Dr. Christin Topper) who provides psychoeducational assessment, coordinates external therapy services, and can deliver individual or group psychotherapy as needed. The counselling pages state the team works with teachers and families to support students' social‑emotional needs across all phases of school. Swiss School Beijing refers families to these WAB services for wellbeing and psychological support available on the shared campus.
WAB states it is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and aligns its approach with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and Chinese law on the protection of minors. The WAB safeguarding page names Mr Todd Hutchinson as the designated safeguarding officer and gives a contact email (safeguarding@wab.edu); it also states that applicants undergo child‑protection screening, background checks and mandatory ECIS child‑protection training. The Swiss School Beijing is a section of WAB and refers to WAB's safeguarding arrangements and policies for child protection on the shared campus. WAB publishes a link to its Safeguarding Policy on its site for further detail.
1. Check eligibility and basic criteria. Before you apply, confirm that your family meets the school's admissions criteria: the Swiss School Beijing is designated as a School for Children of Foreign Nationals and, in line with local regulations, cannot consider admissions of Chinese nationals who are permanently resident in mainland China. If you are unsure about residency or nationality rules for your child, contact the Admissions Office for clarification (Katharina Pankow is listed as the Admissions Officer).
2. Book a visit or information meeting. The school encourages families to schedule a tour or meeting so you can see the learning environment and ask grade-specific questions; this is also a practical way to confirm curriculum fit, language support needs, and campus logistics such as bus routes. When you book, have your child's preferred start date and current grade level ready — the admissions team will use these to check space availability and advise next steps.
3. Submit the online application (OpenApply) and pay the application fee. Applications are submitted online; the school requires a non‑refundable application fee of RMB 2,100 per applicant. For entry at the start of a new school year, families are encouraged to apply before 30 April; the school continues to accept applications after that date but notes that later applications are more likely to be waitlisted.
4. Prepare and upload supporting documents; anticipate assessment or interview. After you apply, the Admissions Team will confirm which documents they need and will contact you if anything is missing; they may also request an interview or a short assessment for placement. Typical supporting documents international schools request include a passport or ID, recent school reports/transcripts, and any reports for learning support or medical needs — prepare these in advance, but confirm the exact list with the Swiss School Admissions Team.
5. Admissions review and decision. The Admissions Team performs an initial check of the application and documents, and the Swiss School Admissions Committee then evaluates the complete application for grade availability and the school's ability to meet the child's needs. Decisions are communicated to families via an OpenApply email notification — watch the email account used for your application and respond promptly to any requests for further information.
6. Accept the offer and complete financial enrolment steps. If offered a place, you will receive an invoice; newly admitted families are required to pay tuition within 21 calendar days of the invoice date, and each school year carries a non‑refundable portion of RMB 30,000. Invoices are issued in RMB (payments may be made in RMB or USD by bank transfer or card, subject to card fees), so confirm the invoiced amount, payment deadline, and any bank details provided on the school invoice.
7. Finalise logistics and understand what tuition covers. The published tuition fees for 2025–2026 list the annual charges by grade; the school states that the fees cover textbooks, most after‑school activities, and membership of the Association Swiss School Beijing, and that bus transport within the WAB bus network is provided without extra charge. Certain items are explicitly excluded from tuition (for example: intercity travel for competitions/conferences, individual music lessons, additional after‑school swim lessons, and language programs beyond the curriculum), so plan for those extra costs if relevant.
8. If you need to join later in the year or monitor status. The school admits students during the school year when space is available; prorated tuition is available for students enrolling after the October break (the school's policy notes a 10% reduction of tuition per calendar month from October, excluding the non‑refundable RMB 30,000 portion). If you apply late or are placed on a waitlist, keep the Admissions Office informed of any change in your preferred start date or contact details so they can offer a place when one becomes available.
The school's published materials describe a Tuition Fee Discount Policy for Swiss families in accordance with the Swiss Federal law for the provision of Swiss education abroad (SSchG). Tuition for the Swiss School Beijing is presented as being similar to Western Academy of Beijing fees but reduced by the amount of financial support the school receives from Swiss authorities; this is the only specific fee‑reduction program described on the school's admissions/fees pages. There is no publicly posted information on the Swiss School Beijing website about broad scholarships or a general need‑based financial‑aid program as of the 2025–2026 publications; families seeking fee assistance or special arrangements should contact Admissions to ask whether any additional financial support, local grants, or exceptional arrangements are available for their situation.
The school does use a waitlist in practice. Swiss School Beijing advises that applications submitted after 30 April for the new school year are more likely to be waitlisted, and that places offered after that date depend on space availability. There is no publicly published, detailed ranked‑pool rule set on the admissions page (for example, a numerical priority list), so parents should assume that admission after the main application window is contingent on openings and the school's ability to place the child in the requested grade. If you are waitlisted, practical steps are to (a) confirm your child's continued interest with Admissions, (b) ask whether there are grade‑specific or sibling priorities that might affect movement, and (c) request periodic status updates so you know when a space becomes available. For the most current status or specific questions about how waitlist priority is determined, contact the Swiss School Admissions Office directly.
