Beijing Shuren Ribet Private School vs Springboard International Bilingual School

	B Beijing Shuren Ribet Private School Beijing, China	S Springboard International Bilingual School Beijing, China
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year RMB 69,800 - 277,600	Fees / year RMB 150,000 - 260,000
Age range	Age range 3 - 20 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Canadian Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum, IB (MYP)	Curriculum British Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 600	Pupils 600
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 5
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Mandarin	Instruction language English, Chinese
Opened	Opened 1993	Opened Gucheng Village, 15 Huosha Road, Houshayu Town Shunyi District, Beijing,
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Located in Songzhuang (Xiaopu South No.1), Tongzhou District — the Beijing sub‑center to the east of central Beijing; the campus covers about 57,000 m² and sits in the Songzhuang artist‑village area. Expect a suburban site with longer commutes from central Beijing; the school lists its address as Xiaopu South No.1, Songzhuang, Tongzhou District, Beijing (postcode 101118).	Location Springboard International Bilingual School (SIBS) is in Gucheng Village, 15 Huosha Road, Houshayu Town, Shunyi District, Beijing — a suburban area northeast of central Beijing with a large expatriate/residential community and shopping/restaurant amenities. The campus is in Shunyi, near major roads and served by local bus routes; it is commonly described as accessible from nearby districts such as Wangjing and other parts of the city.
Stages	Stages The school enrolls children from K1 through Grade 12 and is organised as kindergarten, primary, middle and an international (high school) division. Student intake details on the site list K1–K3, primary, middle and international high school cohorts.	Stages SIBS is a K–12 school covering Kindergarten, Primary (lower and upper), and Secondary (middle and high school) year groups. The school advertises programs from early years through Grade 12 and offers IB Diploma in the senior years alongside other international qualifications.
School type	School type Beijing Shuren‑Ribet is a private, co‑educational school that operates both day and boarding programmes; the campus includes dormitory facilities for boarders. The school runs bilingual and international streams at different levels.	School type The school is co-educational and bilingual (English and Chinese) and operates as a private international day school; several listings note that it also offers boarding options or mixed day/boarding arrangements. SIBS is authorised to offer the IB Diploma and lists other international curricula (Cognia/ Cambridge/AP elements) in its programme mix.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support The school website does not publish a dedicated Special Educational Needs (SEN) or Additional Learning Needs policy or specialist‑support team. Parents with children who require learning support are advised to contact Admissions directly to discuss individual needs and available accommodations.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation The school is a Chinese private school with international partnerships and programmes (the site mentions an American ‘Shuren Base' and international/canadian high‑school links) rather than formal affiliation to a single foreign country. It was originally established in partnership with Los Angeles Ribet School.	Country affiliation The school is based in China (Beijing) and is not affiliated with another country as its governing body; it is authorised by local education authorities to accept foreign-national students.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation No religious affiliation is shown on the school's public materials or website; the school presents itself as secular.	Religious affiliation SIBS does not advertise any religious affiliation and operates as a secular international bilingual school.
School day structure	School day structure Typical arrival and lesson times vary by level but follow a consistent pattern: students generally arrive between about 7:30–8:00, lessons begin around 8:00, and there is a mid‑morning break and a lunch period around 11:00–12:30. Primary pupils typically finish in the mid‑afternoon (around 14:40–15:00), while secondary/international students have classes and activities that run until late afternoon (around 16:50) with evening study hall for boarders and a lights‑out/curfew schedule for boarding students.	School day structure Typical published hours show a morning start around 08:30 with the standard school day ending mid-afternoon (commonly cited as 15:30 on most days); the school also runs after-school programmes/activities that extend some days until about 16:20 or later. Breaks and an on‑site cafeteria are mentioned in school materials; exact daily timetables and after-school activity schedules are set by year group.
Bus service details	Bus service details The school operates multiple school buses for daily transport of day students and weekly transport for boarding students, with drivers hired to meet local Education Committee requirements. Each bus is accompanied by a school staff member responsible for student supervision and parent contact; the school describes the service as organised to provide daily pick‑up/drop‑off and weekly boarding runs. For route details, fees and pick‑up points contact the Admissions office.	Bus service details The school runs multiple school-bus routes serving Shunyi villa communities, Wangjing and wider districts of the city; local admissions information lists several dedicated校车 routes. For specific pick-up points, route availability and costs you should request the current bus route map and schedule from admissions, as lines and stops can change each academic year.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / registration fees - A non‑refundable registration/application fee is listed as RMB 200 for entry to kindergarten and primary registration in published school summaries. Tuition fees by year group (per term and per year where available) - Kindergarten / Early years — published summaries show kindergarten program totals in the RMB 32,200–53,300 range (varies by class and program); some items (bed/bedding, deposits) are charged separately. - Primary (bilingual) — Tuition RMB 78,000 per year (charged per academic year or per term depending on the program). Primary international class — Tuition RMB 138,000 per year. Meal charges and other ancillary fees are additional. - Junior secondary (middle school) — Tuition RMB 78,000 per year for bilingual streams and RMB 138,000 per year for international streams; additional charges (meals, bedding, training) apply. - Senior secondary (high school) — Separate high‑school streams are billed at different rates and, in some program descriptions, per semester: one high‑school stream is shown as RMB 34,900 per semester (RMB 69,800 per year) with boarding RMB 5,000 per semester and meal RMB 7,500 per semester; a higher‑fee international stream is shown as RMB 138,800 per semester (RMB 277,600 per year) with boarding RMB 14,000 per semester and meal RMB 15,000 per semester. Program names and rates vary by stream. Boarding fees and meal plans - Boarding (bed/room) fees vary by level and program: examples include RMB 10,000–20,000 per year (common published figures: RMB 10,000 per year / RMB 5,000 per semester for one senior stream; RMB 28,000 per year / RMB 14,000 per semester for an international senior stream; primary/secondary boarding bed fees such as RMB 20,000 per year are also listed). Meal plans are charged separately (examples: RMB 7,500–15,000 per semester for some high‑school streams; primary meal plans around RMB 13,400 per year in published summaries). Other compulsory or common additional charges - Meal/food fees, bedding/uniform one‑time charges, textbook/material charges, training fees (e.g., an initial training fee listed as RMB 3,000), military training fee (example RMB 3,000), and pre‑collected uniform/bedset deposits (examples RMB 3,000) are commonly shown in published fee lists. School‑run shuttle (school‑bus) fees are optional and shown with multiple distance bands (examples RMB 500–9,000 per year; weekend/return lines RMB ~2,400). Billing schedule and payment terms - Published program information shows fees presented either per academic year or per semester depending on the program; some program pages list fees on a per‑semester basis for high‑school streams and per‑year for primary/middle. Ancillary items (uniforms, bedding, initial training) are often collected as one‑time or pre‑collected charges. Refunds and payment methods - No publicly posted, detailed refund policy or comprehensive list of accepted payment methods was located in the school's public downloads or the program summaries reviewed. Parents should note that some published items are described as “pre‑collected” and “settled on actual receipt,” indicating adjustments may be made at intake but no standard refund text was found in available summaries. Notes on sources and data gaps - The school publishes admissions/download materials and multiple independent school‑listing sites publish fee schedules; where program names differ, fees are shown either per semester or per year. Some detailed items (formal refund policy, bank account/payment channels, and an official, consolidated fee schedule) were not clearly posted in publicly accessible downloads or summaries reviewed.	Fee details Application fee - One-time application/registration fee: RMB 2,000 (one-off at time of initial application/enrolment). Tuition fees (by year group) - Nursery / Early Years (ages 2–4): RMB 150,000 per academic year. Per term (if billed in two equal instalments): RMB 75,000. - Kindergarten (K3 / pre-K): RMB 180,000 per academic year. Per term (if billed in two equal instalments): RMB 90,000. - Primary (Grades 1–5): RMB 220,000 per academic year. Per term (if billed in two equal instalments): RMB 110,000. - Lower secondary (Grades 6–8): RMB 240,000 per academic year. Per term (if billed in two equal instalments): RMB 120,000. - Upper secondary / High School (Grades 9–12): RMB 260,000 per academic year. Per term (if billed in two equal instalments): RMB 130,000. Billing schedule and payment terms - Published figures are shown as annual tuition amounts. Some third‑party listings also show semester/term equivalents; where schools permit term payments, a common calculation is to divide the annual fee into equal instalments (examples above). Specific invoicing dates, instalment deadlines and any early‑payment discounts or late‑payment penalties were not available in public listings. Boarding fees - Boarding is offered at the school (day & boarding model). A boarding/ accommodation fee is referenced in some school reports at approximately RMB 30,000 per year for students who board. Exact boarding package details and whether meals/linen are included vary by year and by listing. Other costs and typical additional fees - Uniforms: commonly reported around RMB 2,200 per set. - Meals / lunch: examples on public listings show annual cafeteria/lunch charges quoted separately (amounts vary by age and menu). - Transportation (school bus): listed as a separate annual charge; sample ranges on public listings vary by route and year (several thousand to over ten thousand RMB per year). Refund information - No formal, detailed refund policy for application fees or tuition (timing or percentage refundable) was located in publicly accessible fee summaries. The school's specific refund rules (refund windows, deductions for mid‑term withdrawal, non‑refundable items) were not published on the fee summary pages consulted. See note below regarding unavailable details. Fee payment options - Public listings consulted do not publish an authoritative, itemized list of accepted payment methods. Common methods used by international schools in Beijing include bank transfer and school billing platforms, but specific accepted payment channels for this school were not found in the public fee summaries.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements The school is a boarding school that offers both boarding and day programs. There are five student dormitories used by primary and middle/high school students. Full-time dorm teachers manage each dorm room. Each room provides 3 to 8 beds depending on room size and student age, and includes independent toilets, bathrooms, air conditioning, a washing machine, and an air purifier with a fresh air system. Kindergarten bilingual classes have two teachers per class and a dorm mom.	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement The school has a uniform program. The school uniform is specially tailored by PacLantic Ltd and covers all seasons. There are summer uniforms, autumn uniforms, and school uniform sportswear.	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options There are three cafeterias on campus divided by age groups. Menus are designed by nutritionists and follow Chinese dietary guidelines (2016) and the Chinese Food Composition Table, with weekly diet recipes. All ingredients and meals are delivered daily by Grainger (Beijing) Food Distribution Co., Ltd., to ensure freshness and safety.	Food options —
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership —
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Beijing Shuren Ribet operates both a bilingual Chinese–English pathway and a separate international pathway across K–12. Bilingual provision covers Kindergarten K1–K3, Primary Grades 1–6 and Middle Grades 7–9; the international pathway lists International Kindergarten K1–K3, Primary G1–G5, Middle G6–G8 and International High G9–G12. The school's international high-school program implements the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) for Grades 9–12 in partnership with Rosedale Academy; graduates receive the OSSD. The school combines Chinese compulsory curriculum and moral/character education with native‑English instruction, STEAM and school‑based courses, traditional Chinese studies and additional offerings such as American business education and extracurricular clubs. Graduates of the OSSD program are positioned to apply to Canadian and other international universities and the program description notes pathways and conditional early acceptances via partner institutions.	Curriculum details Springboard International Bilingual School (SIBS) delivers a bilingual English–Chinese K–12 curriculum and is authorised to offer the International Baccalaureate Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes. At foundation and primary levels the school combines inquiry‑based IB approaches with elements of the U.S. Common Core and aspects of the Chinese national curriculum to deliver bilingual literacy, mathematics, science and Chinese language programmes. Students move through the MYP into senior secondary where SIBS runs the IB Diploma (Grades 11–12); the IB listing shows the school registered for standard DP subjects such as mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics, economics, English A (Language & Literature), Chinese A and Theory of Knowledge. The school is also reported to offer Advanced Placement courses and to hold Cambridge/Cognia affiliations in school profiles, so older students can access AP options and multiple external pathways alongside the Diploma. Across all stages SIBS emphasises bilingual instruction, modern languages (French and Spanish), laboratory and STEM provision, and a programme of co‑curricular activities; some programmes on the school profile note both day and boarding arrangements depending on year group.
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 Shuren-Ribet describes character education and “EQ education” (moral education, respect for life, volunteer and social-practice activities) as part of its campus programme and lists a range of extracurricular clubs and arts/sports activities that contribute to students' social and emotional development. The school's faculty page states a stable, experienced teaching team that the school says implements the school's teaching concept “Fill Shuren campus with love,” which the site links to pastoral and moral education work. News items and event pages (e.g., whole-school and department activity reports) show leadership and teachers running wellbeing- and arts-based activities to build confidence and social skills. These references are presented on the school website but the site does not publish a separate, detailed SEL curriculum document.	Social & emotional learning Public materials about SIBS emphasise teacher-led character development, a sense of belonging and attention to students' “mental attitude,” as described in profile pieces and interviews with the school's founder and leadership. The school's IB listings confirm it operates IB programmes (PYP/MYP/DP) but do not describe a named, school-wide SEL programme or dedicated SEL staff on the IB profile or school directory entries. SIBS also promotes small classes and bilingual learning in publicly available descriptions, which the school presents as part of its educational approach. The school does not, in the sources reviewed, publish a specific, detailed SEL curriculum, job titles for pastoral/SEL leads, or formal SEL initiatives on its website or IB profile.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN). The Shuren‑Ribet website does not provide a dedicated SEN policy or a published list of the types of additional needs it can support, nor does it identify itself as a specialist SEN institution. For admissions and school policies the site publishes a general Admission Policy page, but that page does not describe SEN provision or specialist staffing. For families requiring SEND-specific information the site lists contact details for admissions and enquiries.	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language Shuren‑Ribet publishes bilingual and international programmes across key stages and specifically states that the Middle School runs a focused ESL programme using American school textbooks and the DynEd online English programme to extend students' English learning. The main site also describes bilingual primary provision with English courses taught by native English speakers and an international kindergarten that provides an immersion ESL learning environment with foreign homeroom teachers. These programme descriptions are presented on the school's curriculum and middle‑school pages. The site does not publish a separate, detailed EAL policy document, but it does describe these stated in‑school EAL/ESL provisions.	English as an additional language SIBS's public listings note English and Chinese as languages of instruction and describe a bilingual programme; however, those sources do not set out a named EAL/ESL programme, entry-level testing, or specialist EAL staffing. I found no published EAL policy or specific EAL curriculum on the school's IB profile or in directory entries. Consequently, the school does not publicly disclose a dedicated EAL provision in the sources reviewed.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing The school website records specific wellbeing activities: a Middle School “May Wellness Month” focused on art, music and emotional expression, and an International High School psychological group‑counselling event (“New Year's Clock”) using OH Cards for self‑reflection and goal setting. Both items on the news pages describe school leaders and instructors running these activities and emphasise emotional regulation, self‑awareness and stress relief through arts and structured group work. These items indicate active, staff‑led wellbeing programming rather than a standalone published mental‑health policy. For individual clinical support or counselling details the site does not publish a clear, dedicated counselling-service policy.	Mental wellbeing Profile articles and interviews with SIBS leadership highlight the school's stated focus on creating a supportive campus culture, staff investment, and students' mental attitude and sense of belonging. The IB school listing confirms the school delivers IB programmes but does not detail an on-site counselling team, named wellbeing programmes, or a published mental-health policy. I was not able to find a public counselling or mental-health services page on the school's website or in its official listings during this search.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding The school website lists campus safety facilities—24h security service, dormitory provision and school buses—and describes routine student supervision through daily schedules and boarding arrangements. These facility and campus‑life pages are the only explicit safety‑related references published on the site. The site does not publish a clearly labelled child‑protection or standalone safeguarding policy that is publicly accessible from the main pages. For formal safeguarding or child‑protection procedures the website directs enquiries to the school contact details and the published admission/policy section.	Safeguarding I did not find a published child-protection or safeguarding policy for SIBS on the school website or in the IB school profile and major directory listings consulted. The sources reviewed (news profiles, IB listing, school directories) describe the school's curriculum offerings and leadership but do not provide a publicly accessible, detailed safeguarding statement or named safeguarding lead in those entries. If you would like, I can continue searching for a published safeguarding policy (for example on archived pages or Chinese-language sections of the school site) and report what I find.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Beijing Shuren Ribet Private School sits on a garden-style campus of about 60,000 square meters in Songzhuang, Tongzhou District. The campus includes Academic Buildings, a Library, a Media Center, a Playground, a Cafeteria, and Dormitories. It features a New Wind System and a Water Filtration System, a School Bus, and 24-hour security service. Campus Scenery and a defined Daily Schedule support structured learning and daily routines. The facilities support bilingual and international education programs offered by the school.	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The campus includes a Gym for indoor physical education. An outdoor Playground supports outdoor activities. Students participate in sports through School Sports Teams and Clubs. Physical education is integrated into the daily schedule. The athletics program is integrated into a broad campus life offering.	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Academic Buildings, a Library, and a Media Center are on campus. The school offers a bilingual program for Kindergarten through Middle School. An International Program includes an International Middle School and an International High School. Canadian High School is part of the curriculum. The campus facilities support both bilingual and international education offerings.	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities The school offers more than 50 extracurricular activities. Student sports teams and clubs are part of campus life. A dedicated Alumni section is accessible on the Campus Life pages. The Campus Life navigation includes Daily Schedule and Campus Scenery to showcase student life.	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Beijing Shuren Ribet Private School was founded in 1993 and is described on its website as one of the oldest private schools in Beijing. It operates as a K–12 institution with kindergarten, primary, middle and high school divisions and a garden‑style campus in Songzhuang, Tongzhou District. Over time the school has integrated Chinese traditional courses with international programs, developed partnerships with mainly North American schools and established an American “Shuren Base.” The site also records several formal recognitions and program approvals (for example, IB MYP listing in 1999 and WASC candidacy reported around 2011).	History Springboard International Bilingual School (SIBS) was established in 2000 and grew from an earlier campus in Dongzhimen to its current campus in Shunyi District. The school is privately operated and is associated with founder/principal Aijun (Zhang) in leadership roles reported in school profiles and media coverage. Over the 2010s and early 2020s SIBS pursued international accreditations and authorizations: it gained IB Diploma Programme authorization in 2021 and later progressed through additional IB authorizations and international accreditations reported by the school and third‑party profiles. These milestones and the school's bilingual (Chinese/English) model are documented in education listings and local coverage.
Community	Community The school's published materials describe a mixed Chinese and international student body and a broad set of extracurricular offerings (the website notes more than 50 student clubs and teams) set on a campus in the Songzhuang artists' area. School news and calendars show regular cultural and arts activities such as music workshops led by visiting musicians and school exhibitions. The school also documents community‑oriented activities and volunteer events, for example student visits to a local geriatric care centre.	Community SIBS describes a bilingual, multicultural student body of roughly 400–600 students in third‑party profiles, with a majority of domestic Chinese nationals alongside international students and foreign teachers recruited from North America, Europe and other regions. The school community is active around whole‑school cultural events and seasonal activities (for example Halloween and other festivals have been covered in local press), regular parent–school meetings and open days, and co‑curricular programmes that use the campus performance and STEM facilities. During COVID‑19 the school organized a move to online teaching and faculty collaboration that was noted in coverage of school operations.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The school website does not present a standalone PTA page; instead it emphasizes home–school cooperation and describes regular parent‑teacher meetings and parent–child activities organized at division level (for example in the kindergarten program). Teachers are said to provide individualized feedback to parents about student progress, and the school uses channels such as WeChat/Weibo and a message board for communications. Parents are also invited to larger school events that involve guidance on pathways and admissions—an example is the International Elite Education Exhibition held on May 18, 2025, which the school reports as a campus event linking students and families with overseas university representatives. In practice, then, parental involvement on the site appears to combine scheduled parent‑teacher meetings, family activity days, and participation in school fairs and information events rather than a single published PTA constitution or bylaws. If you'd like, I can search further (WeChat groups, parent handbook, or contact pages) to find any formal PTA structure or recent parent‑committee announcements.	Parent teacher association There is no clearly published, detailed PTA constitution or dedicated PTA web page available from the school's public listings; public sources instead describe parent meetings, open days, parent sharing sessions and community events where parents are involved. Third‑party school profiles and event notices show the school running open days, parent information sessions and community festivals (for example open‑day listings and school participation in education expos), which suggests parents engage through event committees, classroom meetings and volunteer opportunities rather than through a single widely advertised PTA structure. If you need an authoritative statement about a formal PTA (officer list, bylaws, regular meeting schedule or contact point), I could contact the school admissions office or check the school's official parent portal—I did not find a dedicated PTA page in publicly indexed sources.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The school offers a Bilingual Program that integrates Chinese and foreign language courses. Bilingual Kindergarten provides a strong Chinese educational foundation with building blocks of basic English in K1-K3, and the Bilingual Primary School offers English courses taught by native English speakers for G1-G6. International programs provide an immersive international education environment, including an International High School pathway to North American universities taught by native English speakers for G9-G12.	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Harmony Music Workshop provides opportunities for students to explore and develop musical talents. Music education is highlighted as part of the school's programs in the News section, demonstrating ongoing engagement with arts and creativity.	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Bilingual Kindergarten offers a strong Chinese foundation with building blocks of basic English for K1-K3, and the Bilingual Primary School provides English courses taught by native English speakers for G1-G6. International Kindergarten and International Primary School apply Western teaching methods by diverse international faculty, supported by an International High School pathway to North American universities taught by native English speakers for G9-G12.	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies There are more than 50 extracurricular activities available to students. Student sports teams and clubs are part of campus life, supporting social interaction and physical activity.	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service Volunteer activities and social practice activities are included as part of character education. These activities emphasize community engagement and social responsibility within the school program.	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Global Education includes American Business Education, with a focus on ability popularization, interest cultivation and professional development. The program supports leadership skills and career-oriented learning across the school's international curriculum.	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Physical quotient/inverse quotient education is emphasized to cultivate a strong physique and sportsmanship. Students participate in sports teams and clubs to develop cooperation, resilience and healthy wellbeing.	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision The school teaches Chinese and English. Primary School uses the MOE Chinese curriculum with English learning extended through American textbooks, and foreign teachers account for about 35% of total class time. Middle School continues bilingual instruction in Chinese and English, with an ESL program using American textbooks and the DynEd online program; foreign teachers account for about 30% of total class time.	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The school provides bilingual education in Chinese and English across Kindergarten, Primary School and Middle School. The Kindergarten features a bilingual program with immersive English teaching and hires both Chinese and international teachers. Primary School classes are taught bilingually in Chinese and English, with the Chinese curriculum aligned to the Ministry of Education and English learning extended through American textbooks. Middle School classes are taught bilingually in Chinese and English, with an ESL program and English instruction supported by foreign teachers, American texts, and the DynEd online program.	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs Kindergarten offers immersive English teaching as part of its bilingual program.	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations - Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) — The site states Shuren Ribet implements the Canadian OSSD curriculum for Grades 9–12 through a partnership with Rosedale Academy; the OSSD is the secondary school diploma issued under Ontario (Canada) secondary curriculum and signifies completion of Ontario high‑school graduation requirements, which helps graduates apply to Canadian and other international universities. - American AP program (stated on the site as part of the school's international curriculum offerings) — the website says the school offers American AP courses; AP (Advanced Placement) is a U.S. curriculum/examination program that allows students to take college‑level courses and exams while in secondary school and is widely used in university admissions internationally. (The school site states it offers AP as part of its international pathways; it does not show a separate "AP authorization" certificate page.) - Japanese EJU pathway (stated on the site as part of the school's international curriculum offerings) — the site lists an EJU (Japanese university entrance examination) pathway among the international options, which indicates the school supports a route for students preparing for Japanese university entry. - Named institutional partners and programme providers — the school's "Partnership / Cooperative Partner" page lists external partner schools and organisations (examples shown on the site include Rosedale Academy and several international schools/programmes and providers). These partnerships are presented on the website as collaborative affiliations that support international curriculum delivery, exchanges and student pathways; the page does not label them as formal accreditations.	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Initial enquiry and campus visit. Visiting the campus is recommended because the school runs multiple streams (bilingual and international) and capacity/age limits differ by division — confirming which stream you are applying to before you visit will save time. 2. Complete and submit the entry application. Shuren provides an entry application form and a PDF titled “Items Needed for Enrollment” on its Downloads page; pick up or download the form, complete it, and prepare the listed documents before your assessment appointment. Parents should check that they have originals and copies of identity documents, past-school records/transcripts, and any immigration documents for non‑Chinese nationals — the school's downloadable checklist is the authoritative list for what they require. 3. Assessment/interview stage. Assessment format depends on grade level: kindergarten applicants have parent-and-child interviews; primary applicants have an interview plus a test; middle‑ and high‑school applicants take an interview, an English digital test and written test papers (the school's admission policy lists these assessments by level). Prepare for the interview to include questions about learning habits and prior schooling; for older students, expect an English assessment and subject tests that will influence placement. 4. Offer and paperwork timeline. According to the school's stated procedure, students who pass the admission steps receive official enrollment paperwork within seven working days; ask admissions which document(s) constitute a binding offer and what deadlines apply for returning a signed acceptance. Parents should also confirm any required one‑time fees or deposits and the accepted payment methods before signing — these can change year to year and by program. 5. Fees and program differences (summary and how to confirm). The school's public admission pages and downloads do not publish a single up‑to‑date tuition table for every program; third‑party education listings show that fees vary widely by program (bilingual vs. international streams and by high‑school division). For example, third‑party listings (China Education Online and other school‑listing sites) report sample figures for recent years that differ by program — these sources list semester tuition and boarding/meal fees for different high‑school streams; use them only as indicative and confirm official rates with the Admissions Office. Always request a written fee schedule and a breakdown (tuition, boarding, meals, bus, one‑time development or registration fees) for the exact year and stream you are applying to. 6. Final registration and arrival. After you return the signed enrollment paperwork and required payments (if any), follow the school's Items Needed for Enrollment checklist to register on campus and complete administrative formalities (student ID, uniform, meal plan, bus registration). For international families, confirm visa/residence‑permit support and deadlines well before term start; if you need orientation or boarding arrangements, book those at the time you accept the offer.	Admissions 1. Initial enquiry and information gathering. Parents should check which year/term the school is admitting for (SIBS runs an August–June school year) and confirm whether the year or grade you want has places before paying any fees. 2. Submit application and supporting documents. The school (and third‑party school listings) report an application/processing fee is required to complete an application; published amounts vary between platforms (historical figures include RMB 1,600 and more recent listings show one‑off application fees reported around RMB 2,000), so expect to pay a non‑refundable processing fee when you submit forms. Typical documents requested by international schools include the child's passport or ID, birth certificate, past school reports/records, and immunization records — have originals and translated copies ready and ask the admissions office which exact documents they require. 3. Assessment and interview. SIBS pages and local school guides say the school arranges an interview (often with the principal and a Chinese teacher) to assess English and Chinese levels; older applicants normally also take subject tests or written assessments appropriate to the grade. Parents should prepare the child for a short oral interview and bring recent schoolwork or reports; for older students, check whether the school requires entrance tests in maths, English or science and whether tests are in English, Chinese or both. 4. Offer, deposit and enrollment paperwork. If a place is offered, SIBS and directory listings indicate the school typically issues a written offer and requests completion of an enrollment contract plus payment of a one‑time admission/placement fee (historically this has been reported in the range of RMB 10,000–20,000 for different year groups) and the first term or year's tuition/deposit to secure the place. Parents should check refund/transfer rules for deposits, ask for an itemised fee schedule (tuition vs. one‑time fees vs. optional costs such as bus, uniforms, lunch) and confirm billing currency and payment methods. 5. Registration, visas (if relevant), and start‑of‑year steps. For families coming from outside Beijing or from overseas, allow extra time for visa/formal registration paperwork and any local residency documents the school requires; SIBS is reported to accept both local and foreign passport holders and to operate as a day school with boarding available for older students, so check whether you need to register as a boarding student. Before term starts, the school will typically provide an orientation pack and timetable; confirm start dates, uniform requirements, immunization/health checks and the school's transport routes if you plan to use the bus service.
Scholarships	Scholarships There is no clear, public description of a school‑run scholarship program on the Shuren/Ribet admissions pages or in the downloadable admission materials; the school website does not show a dedicated scholarships page or published scholarship policy. Some private schools offer merit or need‑based awards, sibling discounts, or occasional entrance scholarships, but because Shuren's site does not list any, the only reliable way to confirm whether scholarships, fee concessions, or bursaries are available is to ask the Admissions Office directly and request written details (eligibility criteria, application deadlines, application materials, and whether the award is renewable). If you would like, admissions can also confirm whether there are external scholarship programmes or partner organisations that students typically apply to.	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist The school's publicly available Admission Policy and download pages do not describe a formal waitlist or pool system; no explicit waitlist procedure appears on the admissions pages or downloads available from the school website. If a grade or program is full, many schools create a waiting list or open places only if accepted families later decline; because Shuren does not publish a standard waitlist policy, you should ask Admissions whether they maintain a waitlist for the specific grade and stream you are interested in, how candidates are ranked, and whether waitlist applicants must submit the same documents and assessments as initial applicants. Contact the Admissions Office (010-80856787 or info@shurenribet.org) for the school's current practice and any deadlines that affect waitlist priority.	Waitlist —
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