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Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Australian Curriculum, British Curriculum, American Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Advanced Placement (AP)
Taught languages English, Mandarin
Strengths Sport, Languages, Performing Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
Beanstalk International Bilingual School (BIBS) Chengdu Campus sits in Longquanyi District, Chengdu, Sichuan, at No. 351 Honghe Street. The campus was established in 2016 and serves about 600 students with a teacher–student ratio of 1:5 and typical class sizes around 22. The school offers IB programmes: Primary Years Programme (PYP) accredited, Middle Years Programme (MYP) candidate, and Diploma Programme (DP) accredited, alongside A-Level and HKDSE options. The language of instruction is bilingual in English and Chinese, and English and Chinese are taught as subjects within the MYP and DP curricula. Extracurriculars span sport, performing arts, and STEM, with clubs such as Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, and Cultural and Language. The campus provides a school bus service with fixed stations across Chengdu and dormitories for boarding. The PYP Principal is Nigel Jones, supported by a senior leadership team including the Head of Schools and other international programme leads.
Beanstalk International Bilingual School (BIBS) Chengdu Campus has 1,000 pupils, instruction in English, Mandarin.
Location
The Beanstalk International Bilingual School (BIBS) Chengdu Campus is located at Building 351, Honghe Road, Longquanyi (Longquanyi) District, Chengdu, Sichuan Province. The Longquanyi Campus was established in 2016 and sits on a large site reported to be about 30 acres, with facilities to accommodate a bilingual international program. The campus serves students aged 2 to 18.
Stages
The Chengdu Campus serves ages 2–18, covering early years through high school. It provides Kindergarten and G1–G12 offerings, aligned with BIBS' IB PYP/MYP/DP framework and related programs such as A-Levels, IGCSE, and AP.
Type
The school is co-educational and operates as a day school.
Additional learning support
Public materials do not list dedicated SEN/SAL provisions for the Chengdu Campus. The school broadly positions itself as an international bilingual program within the IB framework, but specific SEN provisions are not published.
Country affiliation
There is no country-specific affiliation listed; BIBS operates as an international bilingual school accepting students from any country.
Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is indicated publicly for the Chengdu Campus.
School day structure
Start and end times for the school day are not published on the Chengdu Campus materials.
Fees
Application / registration fees
- Registration (application) fee: RMB 1,600 (one‑time per new enrollment). - Entry/placement test fee (where applicable): RMB 500 (one‑time).
Tuition fees by year group (annual and per term)
Note: published fee schedules for the Chengdu campus are quoted as annual amounts. The Chengdu academic calendar follows a two‑semester structure for the school year; the per‑term figures below show the annual fee divided by two (one semester).
- Kindergarten / Pre‑school (学前班): RMB 100,000 per year — RMB 50,000 per semester. - Primary School (Grades 1–5): RMB 130,000 per year — RMB 65,000 per semester. - Lower Secondary / Middle School (Grades 6–9): RMB 140,000 per year — RMB 70,000 per semester. - Upper Secondary / High School (Grades 10–12): RMB 168,000 per year — RMB 84,000 per semester. - Hong Kong DSE stream (where available): RMB 120,000 per year — RMB 60,000 per semester.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Publicly available information for the Chengdu campus lists annual tuition rates; an explicit, published term‑by‑term billing calendar or fixed due‑date schedule was not located in the publicly available materials reviewed. The Chengdu school year runs on a two‑semester academic calendar; per‑semester figures above are half the published annual rate. Parents should expect official invoices to be issued in advance of each academic year or term and to be required to pay before the start of the relevant term.
Boarding fees (where applicable)
- Boarding + meals (reported figures vary between sources): commonly reported at around RMB 20,000 per year for full boarding (three meals plus snacks). Some sources report lower boarding figures (for example RMB 12,800 per year); published third‑party summaries show a range. Expect boarding to be billed separately from tuition.
Other mandatory or typical additional costs
- School uniform: approximately RMB 2,500 per full set. - Meals for day students: reported around RMB 7,000 per year (walk‑in/part‑board meal plan for day students). - School bus (optional, where offered): commonly reported in the range RMB 6,000–15,000 per year depending on route; a typical Chengdu campus figure reported near RMB 15,000 per year. - Textbooks and learning materials: may be charged separately or collected as a one‑time materials fee (amount varies by year and program). - Extra‑curricular activities, exams (external examination fees for A‑Level/IB/DSE), trips and optional summer programs: charged separately as incurred.
Academics
Beanstalk International Bilingual School (BIBS) Chengdu Campus teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Australian Curriculum, British Curriculum, American Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Advanced Placement (AP) for students aged 2 to 18.
Curriculum
The BIBS Chengdu Campus offers an IB continuum: PYP for ages 3–12, MYP for ages 11–16, and DP for ages 16–19. In addition to IB, the campus provides Western culture classes and a bilingual, interdisciplinary approach designed to broaden horizons. The MYP courses include Chinese and English language, Individuals and Societies (History, Geography, Morality and Legal Education), Mathematics, Science (Physics, Chemistry, General Science), Art (Music, Visual Art), Design (Computer Science and Integrated Design), and Physical Education and Health Education. The DP is a challenging, well-balanced program for ages 16–19 that prepares students for international higher education. Beyond IB, Beanstalk offers AS and A2 Level courses for Grade 11 and 12 (Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Computer Science, Science of Commerce, and Advanced Mathematics) and HKDSE (Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education) launched in 2023 with a minimum recommendation of Grade 9 and no later than Grade 11, including Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Geography, Chinese History, World History, and Advanced Mathematics; HKDSE is described as recognized by state authority and aligned with MOE guidelines.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Beanstalk International Bilingual School Chengdu Campus provides a safe, happy, and trustworthy learning environment filled with Love, Care and Support, which underpins its approach to SEL; the campus also offers a Counselling Service for student wellbeing.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The Chengdu campus uses half English and half Chinese in classes and employs overseas teachers, indicating English as an Additional Language (EAL) support.
Mental Wellbeing
The campus is designed to support students' mental and physical well-being, including facilities such as a gym, courts, and a 400-meter playground, and it offers wellbeing-focused programming.
Safeguarding
Beanstalk BIBS commits to safeguarding and child protection; third-party sources note a commitment to child protection as part of Beanstalk's approach to safeguarding.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Schedule a campus visit. Visits to the Chengdu campus are available on weekdays (Monday to Friday). This visit will provide you with information and next steps for the application process.
2. Collect the application materials or download the form. You can collect an application pack from the Admissions office or download the application form from the campus site and submit it along with other required materials to the admissions office at the respective campus. The admissions team will then contact you to schedule the interview portion of the process.
3. Submit materials and complete the interview. After you submit the application, admissions will set a date for the interview portion of the process. For entry, the school requires age and other criteria depending on grade: Kindergarten applicants are assessed by age; Elementary applicants are evaluated on age, language, math, prior records, and an interview; Middle School/High School applicants are evaluated on language, math, prior records, and an interview. Nationality is not restricted, and applicants from any country may apply.
4. Entry requirements and mid-year enrollment. If there is space and you meet the entrance requirements, students may join the school at any point during the academic year. This is subject to availability, and admission decisions are contingent on meeting the stated entry criteria for the relevant grade. If admitted, families will follow the enrollment steps as directed by admissions.
Scholarships
Beanstalk Chengdu Campus offers a Principal Scholarship Plan for new students, providing a discount on first-year tuition. The plan reduces the first-year tuition by amounts ranging from 5,000 RMB to 30,000 RMB, depending on criteria set by the school. The existence of this program is noted in Beanstalk-related admissions and enrollment resources. Current published tuition by grade for 2026 is approximately Kindergarten 100,000 RMB; Primary 130,000 RMB; Middle 140,000 RMB; High School 168,000 RMB, with additional costs (uniforms, transportation, meals, etc.) separate from tuition. Prospective families should inquire for exact eligibility and application details for the scholarship.
Waitlist
There is no published information about a formal waitlist or pool system for Beanstalk (BIBS) Chengdu Campus.
FAQs
What curriculum does BIBS Chengdu follow?
BIBS Chengdu offers the IB continuum: PYP, MYP (candidate), and DP, alongside A-Level and HKDSE options. The bilingual programme integrates Chinese and Western education with a teacher-student ratio of 1:5.
What are the tuition fees at BIBS Chengdu?
Registration fee is RMB 1,600 with a RMB 500 placement test fee. Annual tuition varies by division; contact the school for current published rates.
What facilities does the campus offer?
The 30-acre campus features an IB library, science lab, music room, art studio, design workshop, gym, Apple computer room, piano room, tennis, badminton, volleyball courts, and a standard track.
How many students attend BIBS Chengdu?
Approximately 1,000 students attend the Chengdu Longquanyi Campus, established in 2016.
