AISB-Hope International

AISB‑Hope International is located in east Chaoyang District, Beijing — Address: Building 5, Dayu, No. 4 Courtyard, Chaoyang Farm, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100018. The school website notes the campus is in the eastern part of the city and lists bus routes serving areas such as Wangjing. For exact directions and visiting arrangements contact the admissions office.

The school is described as an international PK–12 school (pre‑kindergarten through Grade 12). Elementary grades are taught (K–5) and the high school offers a college‑preparatory programme with Advanced Placement (AP) course options.

AISB‑Hope International is a co‑educational day school operated under the AISB (Australian International School of Beijing) license. The campus is a closed day campus (students stay on campus between arrival and dismissal); the school does not advertise boarding facilities.

The school states it provides differentiated classroom instruction and has a dedicated SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) to support students with learning differences. There is also an English Plus team to support English language learners, and the school says it will work with IEPs or other support plans as needed.

The school operates under the AISB (Australian International School of Beijing) licence; otherwise it presents itself as an international school serving a multinational student body.

AISB‑Hope International describes a faith‑based ethos with Christian language in its mission (references to ‘Godly character', relationships with faith groups, and a ‘love‑based' approach). It presents a Christian‑influenced school ethos rather than a secular or non‑religious identity.

The school website does not publish a single, detailed schoolwide start/end time. The published bus schedule shows morning pickups around 6:58–7:06 and afternoon drop‑offs around 15:55–15:58, and the site notes the campus is closed during school hours (Seniors may leave for lunch with an off‑campus pass). For exact daily bell times and lunch/recess timings, contact Admissions.

AISB‑Hope International offers a daily bus service for families at an additional fee and arranges pick‑up points according to student locations; the school says it has used the same trusted bus company for several years. The site publishes sample bus lines and times (for example a Wangjing line with morning pick‑ups and mid‑afternoon returns) and asks families to provide their address during admissions so a pick‑up point can be arranged. Specific routes, fees and available stops are handled through the school's Admissions/Transportation office.

AISB‑Hope International is a K5–Grade 12 international school in Beijing that follows a U.S.-based, standards-aligned curriculum (modified Common Core for English and math; NextGen Science Standards for science), with English as the primary language of instruction except for foreign-language classes such as Mandarin.
The elementary programme (K–5) focuses on foundational skills and independent learning, middle school expands breadth across STEM, humanities and the arts, and high school (Grades 9–12) is organised as a college-preparatory programme.
High-school students may take Advanced Placement (AP) courses beginning in Grade 9 and the school offers the AP Capstone Diploma Program; the school also administers standardised tests such as PSAT, SAT, AP exams, MAP and ACT.
AISB‑Hope International is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACS WASC).
The curricular scope includes music and visual arts, competitive athletics (ISAC/JISAC/BASE), and school‑level support for English‑language learners and students with diverse learning needs.

AISB‑Hope International states that character development is a core component of its programme and that the school uses a holistic approach to develop students' emotional and social lives. The school runs weekly assemblies that focus on a monthly character trait and includes ‘character' in the elementary curriculum. Teachers use differentiated instruction and the school says it places students' learning and social‑emotional needs first when developing support plans. Support services listed alongside the curriculum include Guidance and other in‑school support.

The school identifies a SENCO (Special Education Needs Coordinator) who supports students with learning differences and says it supports students whether or not they have an IEP. AISB‑Hope International states it will prioritise learning and social‑emotional needs when developing support plans. The website lists support services such as Optimal Learning and Guidance that operate alongside classroom differentiation. The site refers broadly to ‘learning differences' but does not list specific diagnostic categories (for example, autism, ADHD, dyslexia) nor label itself as a specialist SEN institution.

The school publishes that it has a dedicated English Plus team to support English language learners, providing in‑class support and language development classes to help students become independent learners. All classes except foreign language classes are taught in English, and the school describes an ‘English educational environment.' The admissions/fees information shows an English Plus fee for Grades 1–9, indicating a formal EAL provision (English Plus Fee: 18,000 RMB per year for G1–G9). The school therefore does publicly describe an EAL support programme rather than withholding such information.

AISB‑Hope International lists Guidance among its support services and frames a caring community and positive learning environment as central to student life. Weekly assemblies and the school's emphasis on character development are presented as part of the pastoral/relational programme that supports students' wellbeing. The site does not publish detailed descriptions of specific mental‑health programmes or named counselling staff beyond the general ‘Guidance' service. For more precise information (for example, staff names, referral pathways, or external mental‑health partnerships) the school's admissions or office contacts are provided on the website.

The school states it operates as a closed campus — students may not leave during the day except under specified conditions — and says the Parent‑Student handbook addresses many day‑to‑day policies intended to keep students safe and secure. Those statements indicate campus control and a written handbook are part of the school's approach to safety. The website does not publish a standalone child‑protection or safeguarding policy document on the public site that details reporting procedures, designated safeguarding leads, or external safeguarding contacts. For formal safeguarding policy details or named child‑protection contacts, the school's admissions or Head of School office contacts are listed on the site.

1. Schedule a tour and information meeting. Parents are encouraged to arrange a live or virtual tour so you and your child can see classrooms, meet staff, and ask specific questions about curriculum and student supports; the school highlights scheduling a tour as the first step. Ask when tours include class visits and whether a student visit with a current student guide is possible, since that can help you see daily routines and transportation logistics.

2. Complete the online application (OpenApply). The school asks families to apply through its online portal (OpenApply); make sure you create an account and upload required documents (previous school records, immunization/medical records, passport copy) in the portal. Check the application form early so you know what transcripts, recommendations, or English-language documentation will be required for your child's grade.

3. Pay the application fee and attend admission testing/assessment. New students pay an application fee (listed as RMB 2,000) that the school states is non-refundable and due at the time of admission testing; confirm the exact amount and timing when you book testing. Admissions testing or assessments are used to place the student academically and to identify English language support needs, so arrange any needed translations or prior-school records to accompany the testing. If you have questions about testing format or accommodations, contact the Admissions office before the test date.

4. Confirm enrollment eligibility and submit legal documentation. AISB–Hope International states it is an international school and generally requires students to hold a foreign passport; there are limited, specific cases under Chaoyang Education Commission guidelines when Chinese passport holders may be eligible. Provide passport copies, visa/residence documentation, and any requested official records promptly—missing or late legal documents can delay or prevent enrollment. If your situation is unusual (dual nationality, recent arrival, or visa timing), raise it with Admissions early so they can advise.

5. Placement decisions and factors to expect. Grade placement is determined by a combination of the student's age, academic assessments, previous school records, recommendations, and social development; the Admissions team works with the Business Office and reserves final placement authority. Expect the school to request samples of recent schoolwork or report cards and to consider English-language level when placing students into grade or support programs (for example, English Plus). If you need specific support services, discuss available learning support or EAL/English-plus programs during the admissions conversation.

6. Receive placement, pay deposits and fees to secure the place. After placement is offered you will receive billing details; the school lists one-time and recurring charges for 2025–2026 (examples published include a Capital Levy of RMB 10,000, a tuition deposit for new students of RMB 15,000, returning-student deposit RMB 12,000, and an English Plus fee of RMB 18,000 for G1–G9). Tuition ranges published for 2025–2026 run approximately RMB 168,000 to RMB 276,000 depending on grade; bus fees and other annual charges (e.g., bus RMB 9,800–12,600) are additional. Deposits are described as non-refundable but credited toward tuition; ask Admissions for a full, current tuition & fee schedule and written payment-deadline dates before you sign.

7. Finalize logistics and stay in contact. Confirm your chosen payment plan (the school indicates alternative payment options and semester payments may be available for an additional fee), bus route and pickup/drop-off if you need school transport, and any school-entry paperwork such as health forms or emergency contacts. Keep copies of receipts for deposits and payments and ask for clear deadlines for returning required forms to avoid losing the offered place. If anything in your situation is time-sensitive (visa arrival dates, late transfer, sibling enrollment), contact Admissions by email or phone to confirm timelines and next steps.

AISB–Hope International's public pages do not advertise a scholarship or formal financial-aid program on the school website. The school's site describes fees, deposits, and donation options, but it does not present a published scholarship policy, means-tested aid program, or merit scholarship competition on its admissions or fees pages. One third‑party school-fees listing references a sibling discount (15%)—that listing is not the school's own page, so confirm any sibling discount or concessions directly with Admissions in writing before relying on it. If you need financial assistance or have questions about fee reductions, outreach to admissions@aisb-hopeintl.org.cn or the Business Office is the recommended next step; ask for written details of any discount, eligibility rules, renewal conditions, and whether awards are fixed-term or annual.

Publicly available admissions information on the school website and contact pages does not describe a formal waitlist process or a published waitlist policy. The admissions pages outline tour, online application, assessment, placement and deposit steps but do not state that applicants are placed on a waitlist or explain how a waitlist would operate. If you anticipate limited seats (for example, applying mid-year or for a popular grade), contact Admissions directly to ask whether they keep a waitlist, how applicants are prioritized, and whether waitlist positions are valid beyond the current academic year. For direct confirmation use the school's admissions email or phone lines noted on the contact page.