Beanstalk International Bilingual School - Shunyi vs Chaoyang Kaiwen Academy

	B Beanstalk International Bilingual School - Shunyi Beijing, China	C Chaoyang Kaiwen Academy Beijing, China
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year RMB 209,750 - 278,000	Fees / year RMB 197,600 - 247,600
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 5 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational (boarding)
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Chinese National Curriculum	Curriculum Chinese National Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP), Cambridge A Levels, Advanced Placement (AP), BTEC Qualification
Pupils	Pupils 521	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Mandarin	Instruction language English, Mandarin
Opened	Opened 2009	Opened 2017
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Beanstalk International Bilingual School — Shunyi (Tianzhu) Campus is at No. 15 Liyuan Street, Tianzhu, Shunyi District, Beijing. The campus is close to Beijing Capital International Airport and the Beijing International Exhibition Center, making it convenient for families who travel by air. The website lists the campus size and basic facilities (tennis court, indoor stadium, library, etc.).	Location Located in Beijing's Chaoyang District (address: 北京市朝阳区宝泉三街46号院, postcode 100018), the campus sits near the Fourth Embassy Area / Jinzhang corridor and is reachable from the East 3rd/4th Ring roads and nearby suburban districts. The school website notes the main campus and gives admissions contact details for relocation queries.
Stages	Stages The school offers around 15 years of education from kindergarten through senior high (ages shown as 2–18) and is accredited for the IB Primary Years (PYP), Middle Years (MYP) and Diploma (DP) programmes. This covers Early Years/Kindergarten, Primary (PYP), Middle (MYP) and Senior/Pre‑University (DP) levels.	Stages Chaoyang KaiWen Academy is a K–12 (pre‑school through Grade 12) bilingual school. High‑school pathways include international options (IBDP, A‑Level, AP) alongside a national (普高) pathway.
School type	School type The Shunyi campus is a bilingual IB day school and is part of the Beanstalk Education Group. The Shunyi site page does not advertise boarding; a different BIBS campus (Huairou) is described as developing a boarding provision.	School type The school is a private, co‑educational K–12 international bilingual school. The campus offers boarding options for some year groups (third‑party and school listings indicate boarding is available for older primary and secondary students).
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Additional learning support	Additional learning support The Student Welfare and Development Department includes school psychologists and learning‑support staff; homeroom teachers (elementary) and grade‑level Personal Tutors (middle/high) are the first points of contact for concerns. The school runs Social Emotional Learning programmes (noted for Years 6–10) and refers specific issues to the Student Welfare team.	Additional learning support The school describes academic and personalised learning support and an emphasis on ‘学业支持'/individualised development in published materials, but it does not publish a detailed public SEN policy on its main pages; for specific additional‑needs provisions (assessments, individual education plans, staffing) contact the admissions office directly.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation The school is based in Beijing, China, and is operated under the Beanstalk Education Group.	Country affiliation The school is a Chinese private school based in Beijing and does not operate as an overseas/state school tied to another country. It presents a bilingual, China‑rooted international programme.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation The campus website does not indicate any religious affiliation.	Religious affiliation No religious affiliation is indicated on the school's published materials or ‘About' pages.
School day structure	School day structure The school website and the public admissions FAQ do not publish a daily start/end timetable or detailed break/lunch times for the Shunyi campus. For exact school‑day hours and a sample timetable, the admissions office (bibsadmissions‑sy@bibs.com.cn) should be contacted.	School day structure Specific daily start/end times and break/lunchtimes are not listed on the public site; the school publishes a school calendar and recommends confirming division‑level daily schedules with admissions before relocating.
Bus service details	Bus service details The campus website and admissions FAQ do not provide published details of a school bus service or external transport provider for the Shunyi campus. If you need transport routes, pick‑up/drop‑off locations, or provider names and costs, contact the admissions team directly — they can confirm whether a bus service is available and share routes and arrangements.	Bus service details The school runs a dedicated school‑bus service covering large parts of northeast and east Beijing (sources and school materials list routes serving areas such as Tongzhou, Shunyi, Wangjing, Dongba, Changying, Sihui and parts of the East 3rd/4th Ring). Recent listings note around 30 bus routes; fees and exact pickup points vary by route and are managed by the school—confirm current routes and costs with admissions. }
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Registration Fee - One‑off application / registration fee: RMB 2,200 (charged at application/acceptance). Tuition — Shunyi (annual and per‑term illustration) - Pre‑school / Kindergarten (学前班): RMB 209,750 per year (annual). - Primary (Grade 1–5): RMB 256,000 per year (annual). - Middle & High (Grade 6–12): RMB 278,000 per year (annual). - Note on per‑term: the figures above are published as annual tuition. If invoiced in two terms, the simple arithmetic split per term would be (annual ÷ 2) — use that only as an illustration unless you have the school invoice showing term billing. What the tuition typically includes / excludes - Tuition figures are commonly reported as including on‑site lunch/meal provision. Additional optional services (school bus, boarding, extra‑curricular program costs, external exam fees) are usually charged separately. Optional / Other fees - School uniform (full set): around RMB 2,500 (one‑off purchase). - School bus (optional): typical ranges reported RMB 8,000–26,000 per year depending on route; common ranges for Shunyi listings are roughly RMB 10,000–20,000 per year. - Boarding / accommodation (where offered for eligible grades): Shunyi campus reported boarding options with typical annual charges around RMB 40,000 per year (3‑person room) and RMB 45,000 per year (2‑person room). Availability is usually for higher grades and is campus/room‑type dependent. Billing schedule and payment terms - Published summaries for the school group show tuition quoted as annual amounts; practice at comparable Beijing international schools is to issue an invoice for the full academic year with specified payment deadlines (often prior to term start) or allow staged payments — verify the invoice terms for exact deadlines. Refunds and deposits - No centrally published, detailed refund policy for Shunyi tuition and deposits was located in publicly available admissions materials. Registration/application fees are commonly treated as non‑refundable in the sector; refundable deposits (where used) are normally subject to deduction for fees or damages in exit procedures — confirm final terms on the school invoice or contract. Payment methods (typical options used by schools in China) - Common payment channels for international school tuition: domestic bank transfer, international wire (SWIFT), and often school invoicing for corporate payment. Credit card / online‑payment options vary by school and may incur fees; Alipay/WeChat options are used by some schools. Check the invoice for the accepted options and required remittance details. (Amounts shown are the commonly reported published tuition and ancillary fee levels for the Shunyi/Tianzhu campus in the current 2025–2026 reporting cycle.)	Fee details Application and registration fees - Application / registration fee: RMB 2,000 (one‑time, non‑refundable). - Enrollment deposit / seat reservation: RMB 20,000 (one‑time; held to reserve a place and deducted against fees as described by the school; may be retained if a student withdraws before enrolment). Published tuition — annual and per‑term presentation - Published annual tuition by school phase (annual totals): - Kindergarten (Pre‑K/K): RMB 197,600 per year. - Primary (G1–G5): RMB 208,600 per year. - Middle (G6–G8): RMB 222,600 per year. - High school (G9–G12): RMB 247,600 per year. - Term breakdown (inference): the school's application portal references Autumn and Spring terms and the school issues fee invoices after acceptance; therefore a simple per‑term estimate can be calculated by dividing the published annual tuition by the number of school terms (for example, annual ÷ 2 for two semesters). Actual invoiced per‑term amounts and permitted instalment schedules are specified on the school's fee invoice. Boarding and optional campus charges - Boarding (optional): reported examples for boarding options show approximate ranges such as RMB 40,000 per year for a four‑bed room and RMB 70,000 per year for a two‑bed room (boarding is optional and charged in addition to tuition). - School bus: reported annual ranges approximately RMB 13,000–16,000 depending on route. - School meals (lunch): reported annual estimates roughly RMB 10,000–16,000 depending on frequency and plan. - Uniforms and incidental costs: uniform sets are reported at about RMB 3,000 (one‑time, approximate); additional costs may include curriculum exam fees, overseas trips, extra‑curricular programme fees and materials. Billing schedule and payment terms - The school issues a formal fee invoice after a family confirms acceptance; the invoice defines due dates and any allowed instalment plan. Families are required to pay by the deadlines shown on the invoice. Refunds and forfeiture - The enrolment deposit (seat reservation) is retained as compensation for school pre‑allocation of the place; if a student withdraws prior to enrolment the deposit may be forfeited as stated in school notices. Other refundable/penalty specifics are set out in the school's fee terms and the invoice. Common fee payment options - The school uses an online application/invoicing system (OpenApply) and issues electronic invoices; common payment channels for Chinese K‑12 international schools include bank transfer, online payments and card payments. School‑specific accepted methods (for example, domestic bank transfer, UnionPay, Alipay/WeChat or international card payment) are listed on the invoice sent to families.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Beanstalk International Bilingual School (Shunyi) integrates the Chinese National Education Program with IB inquiry- and project-based approaches to deliver a bilingual “BIBS+” pathway across 15 years of education from kindergarten through senior high. For early years (BIK, roughly ages 2–5) the school uses a balanced/early‑years programme that draws on PYP concepts with bilingual immersion. Primary students (about ages 6–12, elementary/G1–G6) follow the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), teaching core subjects through inquiry in both English and Chinese. Middle school (IB MYP, roughly ages 11–16, G6–G9/G10) continues the MYP framework with subject-based learning, interdisciplinary projects and bilingual delivery. Senior high (G11–G12, ages 16–19) offers the IB Diploma Programme (DP); the campus is WASC‑approved and issues a senior‑high diploma described as equivalent to a US high‑school diploma, with college counselling for university placement.	Curriculum details Chaoyang KaiWen's primary programme grounds students in the Chinese national curriculum while integrating Cambridge-English elements and bilingual teaching, with regular specialist classes in arts, physical education and STEM. Lower secondary (Grades 6–8) continues the national curriculum while referencing Cambridge (CAIE) standards; Grade 8 students sit Cambridge Checkpoint and prepare to enter IGCSE in Grade 9. Grades 9–10 follow the Cambridge IGCSE programme, leading to internationally recognised IGCSE qualifications across languages, sciences, mathematics and humanities. Senior high (Grades 11–12) offers multiple pathways: the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP), A‑Level and AP courses, plus a National Curriculum pathway and an Arts pathway, so students can choose routes aligned with different university systems or artistic specialisms. The school was authorised for the IBDP in February 2020; IBDP students complete the programme core (TOK, Extended Essay and CAS) while selecting subjects from the six IB groups, and the site also documents its CAIE, A‑Level and AP examination arrangements.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Book a visit or request information: Parents should use the school's published booking channel (the website's “Book a Tour” / QR-code reservation guidance) to arrange a campus visit or initial enquiry. The English admissions FAQ on the Beanstalk/ BIBS site explicitly asks parents to scan the QR code to make an appointment on working days, and this is the fastest way to see the campus and speak with admissions staff. Scheduling a visit early is useful because availability and interview slots are managed by the admissions office. 2. Obtain and complete the application form / pack: The site says you can collect an application pack from the campus Admissions Office or download the application form from the website and submit it to the campus admissions office. Parents should read the application pack carefully because it will list required supporting documents (the admissions page refers to “other materials” to be submitted with the form). If you prefer, request the pack or form by email to the campus admissions contact before your visit so you can prepare documents in advance. 3. Prepare supporting documents: The admissions pages refer to submitting the application plus “other materials” to the campus admissions office but do not publish a full checklist online; contact admissions to confirm the exact list for your child. Be prepared to provide current/previous school records or transcripts, identification (passport/ID), and any language or assessment reports — and ask the school which specific documents they require for your child's year level. Confirm document translation and notarisation requirements (if any) with admissions before submission. 4. Assessment / interview scheduling: After the school receives an application and materials, Admissions will contact you to set the interview and assessment date. Entrance assessment content varies by year level: the school's FAQ lists the entrance requirements in broad terms — Kindergarten: age check; Elementary: age, language, maths, previous records and interview; Middle/High School: language, maths, previous records and interview — so plan for both an interview and some age-appropriate English/math checks for older children. Bring originals of documents to the interview and arrive prepared to discuss your child's recent school history and learning needs. 5. Results and offer: Following the assessment/interview, Admissions will advise whether a place is offered. The website describes the assessment stages but does not publish detailed timelines for when offers are sent, so ask admissions at your interview for the expected decision date and any deadlines for accepting an offered place. If an offer is made, confirm with Admissions what paperwork, signed acceptance forms, and payments (deposit/first term tuition, if applicable) are required to secure the place. 6. Acceptance, payment and enrolment formalities: The campus website does not publish a public fee schedule or the specific acceptance-payment steps for Shunyi, so parents should request the current fee schedule, deposit policy and payment deadlines directly from the Shunyi admissions office (email and phone are listed on the campus page). Before making payments, ask for a written fee schedule and the school's refund/cancellation policy in writing. Keep copies of signed acceptance forms and payment receipts for your records. 7. Mid-year entry and start dates: The admissions FAQ states that students can join at any point during the academic year subject to availability and meeting entrance requirements. If you plan a mid-term start, check class availability, curriculum catch-up arrangements, and whether the school runs assessments only at fixed intake points or on rolling dates. Confirm start date, timetable and any orientation arrangements so your child can integrate smoothly. 8. Special needs or language support and follow-up: If your child requires English-as-an-additional-language support, learning support, or has medical/health needs, disclose this early in the process and ask the admissions team how such needs are assessed and supported. The school's college-counselling and student-welfare pages (group-level) indicate structured support services, but specific support plans and staffing should be confirmed with Shunyi Admissions and the campus student welfare team. Ask for written details of the proposed support, monitoring, and review process before you accept a place.	Admissions 1. Parents should have the child's approximate birthdate, current school and grade, and preferred start term ready; the school asks families to fill the inquiry form so the admissions team can respond with up‑to‑date availability and next steps. This is the first practical step because some grades fill quicker (class size is capped) and the office will advise whether a campus visit, assessment, or transfer steps are needed. 2. Complete the online application — After initial contact, complete the full application in the OpenApply system (the school uses ckwa.openapply.cn) and upload the documents requested there. Parents should prepare clear, legible copies of documents (student identity/passport, recent school reports, and any certificates) and ensure names/dates match official IDs; the admissions office reviews applications using the information you supply. Fill the form carefully: the school states it evaluates the application and family information to provide tailored advice and to schedule the next-stage assessments or interviews. 3. Documentation and compliance for Chinese/foreign nationals — If the student is a Chinese national entering an obligatory education stage, parents must cooperate with the school to complete any required new‑school or transfer (学籍) registration per Chaoyang District regulations; international/overseas applicants should consult the admissions office about required notarizations or translated documents. Parents should be ready to produce residency, previous school transcripts, and any legal documents the admissions staff requests; failure to provide required local registration paperwork can delay enrolment in compulsory grades. The school's admissions policy highlights that both Chinese and non‑Chinese applicants may apply but the registration process differs depending on nationality and grade level. 4. Assessment steps — The school conducts an admissions assessment that typically includes academic evaluation and interviews; for some applicants the school also arranges family interviews. Parents should expect the admissions team and committee to review submitted materials and to invite the student (and sometimes guardians) for an interview or assessment activity; overseas applicants are advised to contact the admissions office to arrange an appropriate experience. Be prepared to provide samples of recent schoolwork and for the child to take short assessments in Chinese and/or English depending on the grade and programme. 5. Decision and offer — After the admissions committee reviews materials and assessment/interview outcomes, the school will notify families of the decision; offers are granted to candidates selected from the applicant pool. Parents should note the school states applicants cannot change or resubmit their application materials after results are announced, so ensure the original submission is complete and accurate before finalizing. If offered a place, follow the admissions office's instructions promptly to accept the place and to complete any enrollment paperwork. 6. Acceptance, fee payment and enrolment formalities — Once you accept an offer, the admissions office will outline required fees, payment deadlines, and any one‑time enrollment items to complete registration; the school advises families to complete these steps before the stated enrollment deadline for the spring or autumn intake. Parents should clarify with admissions whether published fees are for day students only and whether boarding (if applicable) incurs additional charges; confirm invoicing method and deadlines directly with the admissions team. Keep copies of payment receipts and enrollment confirmations and ask for an e‑invoice or written confirmation of completed registration. 7. Practical arrival steps and onboarding — After formal enrolment, follow the school's instructions about uniform, start‑of‑term schedules, health/immunization paperwork, and orientation sessions; the admissions team will provide specific on‑campus onboarding details. If your child is transferring mid‑semester, notify admissions early because seat availability must be confirmed and local registration steps may differ. For overseas families, ask the admissions office about recommended arrival times and any local requirements for settling into Beijing (visa, residence registration, etc.). 8. If not admitted or deferred — If the school does not offer a place for the requested intake, ask the admissions office about re‑application timing, whether the school can hold application materials for the next intake, and any advice from the admissions committee on strengthening future applications. The school states it welcomes new applications for subsequent academic years; keep contact details current so the admissions office can inform you of openings or future open days. Parents should also ask whether the school maintains an internal contact list for future vacancies (see waitlist notes below).
Scholarships	Scholarships The Shunyi campus public pages do not publish an incoming-student scholarship or fee-remission programme. At the group level, Beanstalk/BIBS has public references to scholarship-style awards for graduating students (for example the Beanstalk “Green Vine” scholarship mentioned in the school yearbook) and the College Counselling service states it assists students in applying for university scholarships and financial support. However, there is no clear, published admissions-scholarship policy for new entrants to the Shunyi campus on the English or Chinese campus pages. If you want to pursue scholarship or financial-aid options, contact Shunyi Admissions and the College Counselling Office to ask whether any campus-level or group-level scholarships, merit awards, or financial-aid schemes are currently available, what the eligibility criteria are, and what application deadlines and supporting evidence are required. The two relevant references on the BIBS site are the college-counselling overview (which mentions help applying for scholarships) and the group yearbook/article that documents the Beanstalk Green Vine award; these illustrate that scholarship awards exist at the group level but do not confirm a standard incoming-student scholarship at Shunyi. For up-to-date, formal details request the campus' written policy or a fees-and-scholarship schedule from Admissions.	Scholarships Chaoyang Kaiwen Academy publishes scholarship and grant programmes targeted primarily at older entrants and enrolled students; the school has previously run the “Yinghe Scholarship Program” and a New Student Scholarship for applicants in Grade 9 and above. Scholarship awards have been described as tiered (for example: full tuition, 50% tuition, 30% tuition) depending on the class of scholarship or grant; some grant programmes (historically) required families to submit income documentation in addition to regular application materials. The admissions policy also notes a New Student Scholarship for Grade 9+ based on character, academic performance and past achievements and advises families to contact the admissions office to enquire about the current scholarship rules, application forms and timing. Because scholarship programmes, eligibility criteria and availability change from year to year, contact admissions (admissions@cy.kaiwenacademy.cn) for the latest details and to request the current scholarship application form and deadlines.
Waitlist	Waitlist The school's English admissions FAQ does not describe a formal waitlist or central ‘pool' system on the public pages; instead the site notes that mid-year admission is possible “subject to availability.” In practice this means the campus manages places at the programme/grade level and will advise parents of available places after assessment and interview. Because the website does not publish a waitlist policy or prioritisation rules, parents who are offered a place late or who are told no place is available should ask Admissions whether their child can be placed on a waiting list, the child's position on that list, and whether deposits or acceptance forms are required to hold a prospective place. For the most reliable, up-to-date information about waiting lists at the Shunyi campus, contact the campus admissions office directly (phone and email are listed on the campus page).	Waitlist Public admissions materials for Chaoyang Kaiwen Academy do not describe a formal, published waitlist process; the school instead asks families to contact the admissions office to check grade availability and transfer‑in possibilities. Because class size is capped (24 students per class), if a grade is full the admissions office is the appropriate contact to ask whether they maintain an internal contact/availability list or can advise transfer‑in timing. Parents who want to remain under consideration should keep their application active and maintain up‑to‑date contact details with admissions; when a seat becomes available the school typically handles next steps directly through the admissions office. For a definitive answer about any active waitlist or how priority is determined, contact admissions by phone or email so they can explain current practice for the specific grade and term.
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