Beijing National Day School International Department vs Limai Chinese American (International) School

	B Beijing National Day School International Department Beijing, China	L Limai Chinese American (International) School Beijing, China
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year RMB 100,000 - 120,000	Fees / year RMB 100,000 - 200,000
Age range	Age range 16 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type —
Curriculum	Curriculum Cambridge A Levels, Advanced Placement (AP), IB (DP)	Curriculum Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 4,600	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1952	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Beijing National Day School (北京市十一学校) is in Haidian District — main campus at No.66 Yuquan Road (玉泉路66号) with a second (north) campus at Huan Guyuan Road, Sujiatuo (苏家坨镇环谷园路8号). The site lists both addresses and the school's main contact details.	Location Address: No. 2 Yangshan (Yanshan) Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing — the school sits to the east of the National Olympic Park. It is in Chaoyang, with local road access and is reported to be within walking distance of Beiyuanlu North (Line 5) subway station (confirm exact walking time with the school).
Stages	Stages The school is a complete secondary school offering junior- and senior-secondary education (middle and high school) across two campuses. Its international department (the International Course section) runs upper‑secondary international programmes (A‑Level, AP, IB).	Stages LCAIS is described as an all-through school offering preschool through senior high (approximately ages 3–18 / K–12). The school's international stream includes upper‑school programmes that prepare students for international qualifications such as the IB Diploma and other Sino‑American pathways.
School type	School type 北京市十一学校 is a public, co‑educational school (the site describes its founding history and later return to public status). The international department operates within the same school and delivers international curricula for senior grades.	School type The school is a co‑educational, fee‑paying international / bilingual (Chinese–American) day school that follows both Chinese and U.S.-style curricula; it is part of the Limai (Limai Education Group) network. The school advertises dual Sino‑American diploma pathways and international partnerships (Calvert/College Board noted in public descriptions).
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support The school describes a diversified curriculum that includes layered, categorized, comprehensive and "special‑needs/particular‑need" (特需) components and says it uses multi‑modal, individualized implementation strategies. For concrete details on assessment, in‑school support staff or formal SEN provision you should contact the international department directly as the public pages give only a high‑level description.	Additional learning support There are no clear, detailed public descriptions found in the sources I checked about a formal Additional Learning Needs (SEN) or specific learning‑support team at the Beijing LCAIS campus. Prospective parents should request the school's current learning‑support policy, assessment and referral procedures, and any fees or external‑therapy arrangements directly from admissions.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation The school is a Chinese (Beijing municipal) public school; it does not have an affiliation to another country, though its international department delivers foreign curricula (A‑Level, AP, IB).	Country affiliation The school identifies as a Sino‑American (Chinese–American) international school—combining Chinese national elements with U.S. curricula/components and international programmes. It is operated within China by the Limai group and references U.S. curriculum partners in public descriptions.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation There is no indication of any religious affiliation on the school's official materials; the school's history and public profile present it as a secular state school.	Religious affiliation No religious affiliation is listed in publicly available profiles or school descriptions; the school presents itself as secular and curriculum‑focused. Parents should confirm directly if this is a key decision factor.
School day structure	School day structure Beijing public middle and high schools generally begin no earlier than about 08:00 for secondary students and typically include a midday lunch/break of around one hour; exact daily timetables vary by school and season. The school's public pages do not publish a specific daily timetable for the international department, so confirm exact start/end times, recess and any supervised study or evening sessions with the school.	School day structure Public summaries note weekday operation and class organisation consistent with Chinese K–12 schools; a recruitment/operations page references 45‑minute class periods and up to ~25 periods per week for some roles. Exact daily start/end times and break/lunch schedules are not published in the general listings I found—please ask the admissions office for the up‑to‑date daily timetable for your child's year group.
Bus service details	Bus service details The school's website posts procurement/vehicle notices (e.g., vehicle‑rental/vehicle procurement announcements), which indicates arrangements are made for vehicle services, but the site does not publish an explicit, public route/timetable for a student bus service. For routes, operators, pickup points, costs and eligibility for international‑department students, contact the school's admissions or logistics office; they can provide current routes and provider details.	Bus service details Some public fee schedules and school profiles list a paid shuttle/‘school bus' (班车) option (a commonly quoted annual fee appears in secondary info), but I did not find route maps or the operator name in the material reviewed. If you need door‑to‑door transport, ask admissions for current routes, pick‑up/drop‑off points, safety procedures and the exact cost.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Tuition (2025–2026 academic year) - A‑Level project: RMB 100,000 per academic year (charged on the school billing cycle; many sources report this annual figure). - AP project (中美合作): RMB 120,000 per academic year. - IB (IBDP) project: RMB 120,000 per academic year. Application / registration fees - No separate application or admission fee for the international department is publicly listed in available admissions and school notices; published materials and school pages that describe the international projects list tuition but do not show a distinct application fee. Per‑term / billing details and payment terms - The international programme is typically billed on the school's academic cycle; sources reference per‑semester figures in earlier notices (e.g., A‑Level RMB 40,000 per semester; AP RMB 45,000 per semester; IB RMB 50,000 per semester), and more recent summaries present the annual amounts above. Expect charges either per semester or as an annual invoice divided by term depending on the year's billing notice. - Standard practice is full payment by the start of the academic year or by the published semester payment deadline; the school issues billing notices through its parent/campus platforms. Boarding / accommodation fees - Accommodation is arranged for eligible students; one source reporting details for the international department indicates a nominal boarding charge of RMB 444 per semester for students approved for school dormitory placement. Boarding availability is subject to distance/eligibility rules. Other costs parents should budget for - Textbooks, examination fees, school uniform, meals, learning materials and optional activity or overseas study programme costs are not included in the reported tuition figures and are payable in addition. Refunds and withdrawal - No publicly posted, detailed refund/withdrawal policy for the international department was found in accessible school notices; refund handling is normally processed through the school finance office per the school's internal rules. Parents should follow the school's official admission and finance instructions when they receive the enrolment/billing notice. Fee payment channels - The school publishes a parent/campus cloud platform link (bnds.yunxiao.com) for school/parent services; specific accepted payment instruments (bank transfer, Alipay/WeChat, credit card) are not listed in public notices. Expect the school to provide exact payment methods and invoice details at registration or on issued billing statements.	Fee details Application & registration fees - One‑time application / registration charges are reported for new students; amounts vary by programme. Examples reported include an entry deposit commonly equivalent to one month's tuition for new enrollees and programme-specific service/registration fees for certain international tracks (see programme breakdowns below). Tuition fees (by programme and year group) — annual and, where reported, per term - Bilingual / Fusion (融合) pathway (typical K–12 increments): - Preschool / Kindergarten: reported in the range of RMB 100,000–120,000 per year. - Primary (Grades 1–6): reported around RMB 110,000–190,000 per year depending on exact programme level. - Junior middle (Grades 7–9): reported around RMB 150,000–200,000 per year (programme-dependent). - Senior high (Grades 10–12 within the fusion pathway): reported around RMB 170,000 per year (programme-dependent). - International curriculum tracks (high‑school level: AP / A‑Level / GAC etc.): - A‑Level: reported approximately RMB 188,000 per year. - AP: reported approximately RMB 178,000 per year. - ACT‑GAC (2+2 style): reported approximately RMB 140,000 per year. - UP / other North‑America preparatory routes: reported approximately RMB 120,000 per year. - Preparatory / foundation classes: examples reported ~RMB 100,000 per year; some preparatory offerings are quoted per term (example: ≈RMB 60,000 per term, ≈RMB 110,000–120,000 per year depending on intake). - Cavent/卡文特 / other branded international streams: reported in published ranges of approximately RMB 155,000–185,000 per year for certain cohort levels; other programme variants show RMB 102,000–168,000 per year ranges. Billing schedule and payment terms - Billing frequency varies by programme: fees are reported as billed on either an annual or a per‑term/semester basis depending on the track; some preparatory courses and specific campus programmes publish a per‑term amount. - A tuition deposit for new students is commonly reported (example: a one‑month tuition deposit for new enrolments in one Limai campus). Certain international programmes also charge a separate programme/service fee (listed as a comprehensive service fee or “US service management fee” for specific international tracks). - Parents are commonly required to keep school fees up to date as a condition of continued attendance; late/payment compliance clauses are referenced in school and third‑party descriptions. Boarding / accommodation fees (where applicable) - Boarding is available and boarding/room fees are reported as an additional annual charge; commonly cited figures are in the region of RMB 8,000–10,000 per year for basic student boarding. Weekend or extended boarding options carry separate charges in some reported schemes (examples: additional annual weekend boarding fees reported). Other compulsory and common additional costs - Programme or “service” fees (listed in some sources as comprehensive service fees or US service‑management fees): commonly reported for certain international high‑school tracks in the range of USD 8,000–9,000 per year (amount varies by programme). These charges have been listed separately from on‑campus tuition in multiple programme descriptions. - Meals: reported typical annual charge(s) for on‑campus meal plans are around RMB 8,000 per year (breakfast/lunch/dinner/extra meals components are sometimes itemised). - Uniforms: commonly reported one‑off or annual uniform expense ≈RMB 2,000 per year. - Activities / social practice / materials: various ancillary fees are reported, for example activity fees ≈RMB 2,000 per year and social‑practice or experiential fees in the range of several thousand RMB. - Transport / school bus: reported sample annual amounts ≈RMB 8,000 (varies by route and service). - Examination, textbook, and materials fees: these are listed as separate where applicable and charged in addition to tuition for certain programmes. Refund / withdrawal information - No single, detailed public refund schedule for all programmes was located in the available public summaries consulted; published descriptions and third‑party listings indicate that refunds, deposits and withdrawal handling vary by programme and intake and that programme‑specific deposits/service fees are treated separately. Parents should expect programme‑specific refund/withdrawal rules to apply and to be notified in registration documentation. Fee payment methods (reported options) - Specific payment channels for Limai were not consistently listed across public summaries; in practice schools of this type commonly accept bank transfer for tuition and, depending on campus, may accept electronic payment channels or specified corporate accounts for invoice settlement. Programme descriptions and admissions listings emphasise invoice/payment by bank transfer or by the school's finance office in many typical cases. Notes on variability - The school operates multiple campuses and a variety of programme tracks (bilingual/fusion, multiple international curricula, preparatory streams). Published fee figures differ by campus and by the specific programme chosen; the figures above show the ranges and representative programme charges most frequently reported. Key single‑line programme charges (for example A‑Level, AP and preparatory tracks) are included in the sections above. If you need these amounts formatted into the external database fields, include the programme name, campus (if any), and whether you require annual or per‑term values and I will place the reported numbers into those fields. (No additional fee provenance is attached to the data above.)
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Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership Beijing 11th School is a public school. It originated as the Central Military Commission's children school and was established in 1952. It returned to public status in 2009 and was approved as a Beijing Comprehensive Education Reform Experimental School in 2010. The school's Party organization was recognized as a national and Beijing advanced grassroots party organization in 2011.	Governance and ownership —
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Beijing National Day School's International Department offers three international pathways—A‑Level, AP and the IBDP—operating alongside the school's Chinese national curriculum. The A‑Level route is delivered as a one‑year foundation plus a two‑year core (a three‑year international sequence); students sit Cambridge (CAIE) examinations and may choose from subjects such as English language and literature, mathematics and further mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, computer science, economics, business, modern languages and arts. The AP pathway runs across upper‑secondary years, offering a wide range of AP and preparatory courses in languages, mathematics, sciences, social sciences and the arts; BNDS also notes a partnership that allows eligible AP students to earn both the BNDS high‑school diploma and a US partner school diploma. The IBDP is offered as the two‑year Diploma Programme for students aged 16–19, with the six IB subject groups (language and literature, language acquisition, individuals and societies, sciences, mathematics and the arts) plus the core TOK, Extended Essay and CAS. Across all stages the school maintains its national curriculum framework—integrated, tiered and categorized courses, advanced science projects, language and arts electives, and extensive extracurricular and research‑based learning—so students experience both subject breadth and university preparation regardless of pathway.	Curriculum details Limai Chinese American (International) School operates a bilingual Chinese–American curriculum from preschool through Grade 12, integrating Chinese national subjects with American-style international programmes. The preschool programme is delivered under the school's LCAI international preschool framework (with Montessori and play‑based elements noted), while primary years follow American curricula such as the Calvert programme alongside Chinese language and mathematics. For middle and high school the school runs multiple academic pathways—partner and in‑house tracks include Fairmont/Calvert-based courses, A‑Level, AP, ACT‑GAC and Canadian high‑school options—allowing grade‑specific tracks (G9–G12 for many international pathways). The school states students can earn external qualifications including Calvert completion certificates and internationally recognised high‑school diplomas that support university admission abroad. Across all stages Limai supplements core study with STEAM, languages, arts and sports extracurriculars to broaden skills alongside academic qualifications.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning BNDS International Department runs a wide range of student-led clubs and cultural activities that the school cites as part of campus life (the site lists 187 student clubs and regular cultural days). The school's news pages describe international Culture Days and student-union–organised events that aim to promote intercultural exchange and peer interaction. BNDS also publishes references to coordinated extra-curricular programming and named staff involved in integrated extra‑curricular activities. The school's student services pages point parents and students to a “Student Growth Centre” and a one‑stop service centre for help and feedback, which the site presents as channels for student support.	Social & emotional learning The school's public profile states that student happiness and overall wellbeing are a key part of its educational approach and that it emphasises whole-child development alongside academics. This language appears on the school's LinkedIn profile and in public descriptions of the Beijing Limai Chinese American (International) School. The sources describe a blend of Chinese and American teaching with an emphasis on student health and personal development, but do not list named SEL programmes, dedicated SEL staff, or specific curricula on a school-run page. Therefore, while wellbeing is stated as a priority, the school does not publicly detail particular SEL initiatives or staff roles.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) The BNDS website describes tiered and diversified curricula and a broad range of student activities but does not publish a clear policy or detailed information about support for students with identified Special Educational Needs (SEN). The school's public pages do not name a specialist SEN unit, list specific categories of SEN supported, or identify specialist SEN staff. Therefore, the school does not publicly disclose information regarding SEN provision.	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language BNDS's International Department advertises A‑Level, AP and IBDP routes and reports having a significant number of international teachers and multilingual learning facilities. The school's history notes the establishment of a Multi‑language Learning and Exchange Centre in 2020, which supports multilingual activities. However, the website does not publish specific EAL/ESL programmes, dedicated EAL staffing, or entry/assessment procedures for students needing additional English language support; the school does not publicly disclose information regarding EAL provision.	English as an additional language The school does not publicly disclose specific EAL (English-as-an-Additional-Language) provision for the Beijing Limai Chinese American (International) School. Some Limai group publicity about other campuses (notably the Hong Kong Limai campus) describes an EAL Learning Center and after-school English support, but I did not find an explicit EAL programme or named EAL staff for the Beijing LCAIS campus on publicly available pages.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing The school's student information pages list on‑campus contacts including a medical room and a one‑stop service centre and reference a Student Growth Centre as part of student services. BNDS publishes examples of cultural and co‑curricular activities that contribute to student engagement and community life (for example cultural days and exhibitions). The website does not, however, set out a named counselling team, an explicit mental‑health policy, or detailed descriptions of regular school counselling programmes, so specific mental‑wellbeing staffing and programmes are not publicly detailed on the site.	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding BNDS's student pages provide operational contacts relevant to safety, including a published phone number for the school security office (保卫处) and medical room for on‑site incidents. The school is presented as a large public boarding school, which the site describes in its overview pages. The website does not publish a standalone safeguarding or child‑protection policy document or a named child‑protection officer on its public pages, so specific safeguarding policy texts and detailed child‑protection procedures are not publicly available on the site.	Safeguarding —
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The campus covers 38.5 acres and serves students from grades 7 through 12. It is a public boarding high school with over 4,600 students. The International Department was founded in June 2004 and offers three international curricula: A-Level, AP, and the IB Diploma Programme. The campus supports both national and international programs on site.	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The International Department offers three international curricula: A-Level, AP, and the IB Diploma Programme. The department has more than 50 Chinese teachers and 70 foreign teachers, with a teacher–student ratio of 1:6. 96% of BNDS graduates are admitted to top 50 universities and top 30 liberal arts colleges. BNDS has more than 140 international competition teams and 187 student-run clubs.	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities BNDS has 187 student-run clubs and over 140 international competition teams. The International Department maintains sister-school relationships with more than 40 high schools in the United States, Canada, Germany, and France, and organizes international exchange activities such as Foreign Cultural Day.	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Beijing National Day School (BNDS) was established in 1952 and operates as a public boarding school under local education authorities. In 2014 the school was designated as a flagship public school for comprehensive educational innovation in Beijing. The International Department was created in 2004; since then it has expanded its international offerings and, from about 2009 onward, introduced programs such as A‑Level, AP and IB courses. The department has also hosted regular international exchanges and campus activities aimed at increasing the school's international engagement.	History Limai Chinese American (International) School was founded in 1995 and originally operated as Beijing Limai Foreign Language School. The school is part of the broader Limai education group (often rendered as Limai International / Limai Education Group), which has developed multiple K–12 campuses and affiliated preschools since the 1990s. Over time the institution has expanded its offerings and opened additional campuses and service centers while maintaining a mixed Chinese–American bilingual/international orientation. Public profiles and school listings identify the school's headquarters and main Beijing campus under the Limai group umbrella.
Community	Community The BNDS community combines a large, mostly boarding student body with an active program of academic and cultural events that include “Foreign Culture Day,” sister‑school exchanges, and visiting delegations. The school posts frequent community updates—examples include the school's alumni return‑to‑campus events and club carnival, AP art exhibitions, and participation in international competitions such as the FIRST Global robotics challenge. These activities involve students, faculty, visiting partners and parents, and are used to showcase student work and support international understanding. Regular news and event pages on the school website document these community activities.	Community The school community is described in group materials and local coverage as including regular parent–school activities and public events tied to major milestones (for example, the school's 30th‑anniversary series included family education forums and parent-facing presentations). The Limai group also promotes cultural‑immersion programs and study‑tour elements (for example, Greater Bay Area study tours and bilingual cultural activities at newer Limai campuses), and local listings note a range of after‑school clubs and sports offerings that bring families together. Community life therefore combines formal school events, extracurricular clubs, and periodic cultural or study‑tour programs that involve students and parents.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The BNDS website does not publish a clearly labeled, dedicated Parent‑Teacher Association (PTA) or 家长委员会 page in its public site navigation. Parent participation and parent‑facing activities are visible in school news and event postings—examples include alumni days, club carnivals, AP exhibitions and scheduled admissions consultation sessions—where parents are invited to attend or consult with school staff. For formal PTA membership lists, meeting minutes, or contact points the site directs users to general school contact channels rather than a specific PTA contact. If you need official PTA contacts or recent meeting schedules, the school's main contact details are listed on its About/Contact pages and the admissions notices; contacting the school office or the international department directly is the most reliable way to obtain up‑to‑date PTA information. If you'd like, I can search further (for example, in school WeChat posts or parent forums) to see whether a parent committee publishes details off the main site.	Parent teacher association Publicly available materials about an official, long‑running PTA (Parent Teacher Association) at LCAIS are limited; however, the school's recent anniversary and outreach coverage documents structured family‑school events such as a “家校共育/Family Education Forum,” which involved school leaders and invited parents in dialogue about teaching and learning. Where described, parent participation has taken the form of invited forums, open days, and family‑oriented information sessions tied to major school events. Because specific, persistent PTA committees, regular meeting schedules, volunteer groups, or a formal PTA constitution are not clearly published online, parents seeking up‑to‑date information about active parent groups, volunteer opportunities, or annual community events should contact the school directly via its published channels. The school's public listings and campus pages are the best sources for current PTA contact points and event calendars.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual BNDS International Department offers three international curricula: A-Level (AL), AP, and the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP). AL is a three-year program delivering Cambridge International Examinations certificates alongside the Beijing high school diploma, with courses across languages, mathematics, sciences, economics, and the arts. AP and IBDP provide broad college-preparatory options; AP covers languages, sciences, social sciences, and arts, while IBDP comprises six subject groups and core elements TOK, CAS, and Extended Essay. The department supports a robust extracurricular ecosystem with 140+ international competition teams and 187 student-led clubs.	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative AL includes Art & Design; AP offers AP Art-2D Design and AP Art-3D Design, AP Music Theory, Digital Music, Orchestra, Guitar, Drama, Photography, and Choir; IBDP includes Arts within the six subject groups (including Music and Visual Arts in the Arts group).	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language BNDS teaches multiple languages across AL, AP, and IB DP. AL includes English Language and English Literature, Spanish, German, and French. AP includes English Language and Writing, English Literature and Writing, Spanish, German, French, and Japanese. IB DP includes Chinese A Language and Literature, English A, and English B.	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies There are 187 student-led clubs. The department operates 140+ international competition teams, offering students avenues for engagement beyond the classroom.	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service IBDP core includes Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS), and Extended Essay. The Growth Platform invites students to influence the community through passion-driven initiatives, and career planning is framed as a journey of self-discovery to develop professional skills.	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional CAS fosters leadership and service within the IBDP framework. The Growth Platform supports leadership and community impact, while career planning helps students develop professional skills and prepare for post-secondary pathways.	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision BNDS International Department offers three international curricula: A-Level, AP, and IBDP Programmes.	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations 1) Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) — BNDS International Department runs an A‑Level programme and states that students receive Cambridge international A‑Level certificates (this indicates the school operates under CAIE examinations/standards). 2) College Board (AP) — the site describes an AP Programme and AP course offerings, indicating the school is an AP provider/partner for College Board curriculum and examinations. 3) International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) — the site describes an IBDP (IB Diploma Programme) and says the international department follows IBO requirements for the Diploma Programme. 4) Beijing municipal designation: “北京市示范性普通高中” (Beijing Model/Exemplary High School) — the school states this official status granted by the Beijing education authorities. This is a local government recognition of the school's standing within Beijing's public secondary education system. 5) National‑level designation: “国家级教育体制改革试点项目学校” (national pilot school for basic education system reform) — the site lists this national designation, which indicates the school was selected as a government pilot for education reform initiatives. This is an institutional recognition linked to national education policy work. 6) Selected as a national demonstration school for the implementation of new senior‑high curriculum and textbooks (“入选普通高中新课程新教材实施国家级示范校”) — the site records this selection, which is a national‑level recognition related to curriculum implementation.	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Initial enquiry and information gathering — Contact the school and read the international-program pages to decide which pathway (A‑Level, AP, or IBDP) you want your child to apply for. Each programme has different course structures and university destinations; the school's international-curriculum pages describe the three tracks and their academic focus. Parents should note the office phone numbers and the school's consultation events (the school posts specific consultation dates and contact numbers on its website). 2. Registration / formal application — When the school opens applications it usually requires formal registration (online or on‑site) and submission of documents such as the student's ID, recent transcripts/grades, and any certificates you want considered. For previous intake years the department published specific formal‑registration dates and an English qualification test window — parents should watch the school website and official WeChat for exact opening and required documents in the current year. Keep originals and scanned copies ready because some steps are handled in person. 3. Eligibility screen and English qualification test — BNDS International typically uses an English qualification check as an early eligibility filter for international programmes; this can be a short written test or an online screening to verify language readiness for AP/A‑Level/IB instruction. Parents should prepare their child for reading, short writing and speaking tasks; also confirm whether an external score (TOEFL/IELTS/SAT/SSAT) can be submitted in lieu of the internal test. The school has in earlier years explicitly referenced an "英语资格性测试" for international admission rounds. 4. Academic review and/or entrance exam — In addition to language screening, the school considers the student's academic record (for domestic applicants, usually the incoming year's 中考 results or equivalent) and may require subject tests or internal exams for academic placement. The international department and admissions notices indicate offers are made after combining academic scores with the department's professional test or interview results; parents should know mid‑year/previous school transcripts and recent exam reports are commonly required. If you have strong subject certificates (competitions, portfolios), upload or bring them to the application so they can be considered. 5. Interview / group activity — Shortlisted applicants typically take part in an interview (one‑to‑one and/or small‑group) to assess communication, motivation and critical thinking; some cohorts have a group English activity component. Parents should ensure the student can speak about academic interests, extracurriculars and why they want that particular international track. The school posts interview schedules and how results will be announced (SMS, WeChat, and official website), so keep contact details current. 6. Offer, deposit and enrolment paperwork — If the student is offered a place the school will publish the steps to accept the place: confirm acceptance within the stated deadline, pay any required deposit/first instalment and complete enrolment paperwork (health form, code of conduct, household registration where applicable). Because BNDS operates its programmes under local education regulation, the school notes that some aspects (timing, required documents, and final registration) follow municipal rules — parents should keep the acceptance deadline and payment instructions to avoid losing a seat. 7. Course placement and class allocation — After enrolment the department assigns students to classes and elective combinations (BNDS uses a course/"走班" system for the international programmes), so new students often receive a provisional timetable and may need to attend orientation and placement tests for specific subjects. Parents should plan logistics for commuting, boarding (if applicable), and any extra pre‑term courses the school recommends. The international curriculum pages explain the three‑year structure and the expectation that students complete required graduation credits alongside the international qualification.	Admissions Below is a step-by-step admissions process for Limai Chinese American (International) School (LCAIS). I was not able to load the school's official website (lcais.com) when I checked on January 1, 2026, so the steps below are drawn from recent third‑party school profiles and local admissions guides — please confirm the final details with the school's admissions office before applying. 1. Initial inquiry and campus visit (make an appointment). Parents normally begin by contacting admissions to request an on‑site visit or information session; the school asks that visitors reserve a visit in advance and give the student's name, intended grade and a parent contact number when booking. Open/visit times published on school profiles show set visiting hours on specific days (for example, weekday mornings and some weekend slots), so plan around those windows and expect to show ID at arrival. 2. Submit an application (multiple routes). Applications may be submitted through the school's online application system, by phone or in person at the admissions office; some third‑party pages list an online form plus phone hotlines as standard routes. When you apply, expect to provide preliminary details such as the child's name, birthdate, intended entry grade, previous school information and contact details; keep scanned copies of recent school reports ready to upload or hand in. If you need to reserve a spot for an assessment or open day, follow the admissions office directions promptly because popular grades and programmes can fill quickly. 3. Assessment: interview and testing (what to prepare). LCAIS requires a one‑to‑one interview and academic assessment for applicants; the interview outcome and test scores are used together with school reports to decide placement or admission. Published schedules show programme‑specific testing windows (for example, some international programme tests run on particular weekdays), so confirm the available test dates when you book. Required documents listed in admissions guides commonly include student photos, original and photocopies of household registration or passport/visa for non‑Chinese nationals, and the school's new‑student application form — bring originals for verification on test day. 4. Offer, fees and enrollment deposit (timing and refunds to note). If an offer is made, the school issues an admission notice and an enrollment pack by email; parents will be asked to complete the enrollment paperwork and pay the required fees or deposits to confirm the place. Published fee summaries from recent profiles show a wide range depending on programme and grade — bilingual/dual‑track and domestic‑style classes have lower ranges (roughly RMB 80,000–120,000 per year), while full international programme tracks (AP/A‑Level/other international programmes) typically appear in higher ranges (often RMB 100,000–190,000+ per year); some specialised international project fees are listed separately (for example, specific international project lines reported around RMB 190,000 per year). Also note published withdrawal/refund wording: third‑party summaries report that tuition refunds are tied to withdrawal dates (one example given: 80% of the semester fee refunded if withdrawal is submitted on or before September 1) — check the school's current refund schedule before paying. Make sure you get and keep a written fee schedule (invoice), the enrollment agreement and any deadline dates for payments. 5. Pre‑start orientation and registration (what happens after you accept). After fees are paid and documents processed, the school sends an "admission packet" with arrival/registration instructions; the school runs intake orientation/training sessions for new students and parents before term starts. Published material notes that some programmes schedule formal reporting/registration days in summer (for example, a new‑student reporting/registration window in early July for some projects); families should confirm exact reporting dates and any pre‑term requirements such as health checks, uniform orders, or placement testing. Keep copies of all submitted documents and evidence of payments, and confirm transport and meal arrangements ahead of the first day.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships Third‑party school profiles list that LCAIS offers scholarship awards (examples named in directories include a principal's scholarship and subject/academic scholarships), but I did not find a published, detailed scholarship policy online showing eligibility criteria, application deadlines, award amounts, or whether awards reduce tuition versus covering fees/boarding. Available summaries note the existence of awards but do not explain whether scholarships are competitive (exam/portfolio‑based), means‑tested, renewable, or one‑off. If you want to pursue scholarship consideration, ask admissions for: (1) the types of awards currently offered, (2) the application or nomination process (required documents, tests or auditions), (3) deadlines and award notification timing, and (4) whether an awarded scholarship applies to tuition, boarding, or other fees and whether it is conditional on academic performance. The directories I consulted that mention scholarships are helpful to confirm that awards exist but do not substitute for the school's latest official policy — please request the school's current scholarship guidelines in writing.
Waitlist	Waitlist BNDS's official website and recent admissions notices do not publish a standard, public "waitlist" policy for the international department; however, the school's admissions communications and related municipal recruitment notices show that second‑round recruitment or "补录" (additional intake if places remain) has been used in some years. Practically, this means that if you are not offered a place in the first round you should: keep your registration active, maintain phone/WeChat contact with the admissions office, and monitor the school's official announcements (website and the department's WeChat account) for add‑on test or supplementary‑admission dates. If you want to be considered for any vacancies, ask the admissions office whether they keep a ranked waiting list and the precise conditions under which they invite candidates for later rounds — that is the most reliable way to confirm current‑year practice.	Waitlist —
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