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China, Chengdu
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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.
There is no published information about a formal waitlist or pool system for Beanstalk (BIBS) Chengdu Campus.
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.
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.
