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Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is described as a core part of the BIBS curriculum and is integrated into the Elementary programme. The site states that Years 6–10 receive a special SEL programme developed by the school psychologists to cover relationships and emotional development. The Student Welfare and Development Department is said to include psychologists and learning‑support staff who deliver or refer SEL work as needed. The school notes that SEL work has been a particular focus during and after COVID‑19 to meet student needs. Source: school Student Welfare & Pastoral Care page.
The school's Student Welfare and Development Department is described as including psychologists and learning‑support staff, and grade‑level leaders/personal tutors are used to manage and refer student issues. The website explains that particular concerns are initially managed by Grade Level Leaders and then referred to the Student Welfare Department as required. The site does not list specific categories of special educational needs (for example, dyslexia, autism spectrum, ADHD) that the school can support, nor does it state that BIBS Shunyi is a specialist SEN institution. Therefore the school does not publicly disclose detailed information about which precise SEN conditions it supports. Source: Student Welfare & Pastoral Care page.
The school describes a bilingual approach and notes the use of native English‑speaking teachers as part of its programmes on the Shunyi site. The site does not, however, set out a specific EAL/ESL programme, dedicated EAL staff, or explicit EAL entry/withdrawal support on the publicly available pages. Consequently, the school does not publicly disclose detailed information about targeted EAL provision on the Shunyi English website. Source for bilingual/native teachers statement: school homepage; absence of EAL programme details: Student Welfare/Core Curriculum pages.
The school states that its Student Welfare and Development Department includes psychologists who deliver SEL classes and respond to student needs, with a focus on communication with parents and referral processes for more complex issues. It explains that in Elementary the homeroom teacher is the first contact for care and that at Middle/High School personal tutors and Grade Level Leaders provide continuity of care. The site explicitly notes increased demands on school psychologists during the COVID‑19 period and the provision of a psychologist‑developed programme for Years 6–10. The website does not publish a full description of any external clinical services or a detailed mental‑health policy for students. Source: Student Welfare & Pastoral Care page.
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding safeguarding and child protection on the English Shunyi campus website.
BIBS Shunyi (Tianzhu Campus) opened in 2009 and provides education for children aged 2–18. The campus covers about 7,000 m² and lists facilities including a tennis court, library, indoor stadium, outdoor playground, roofed basketball court, video workshop, science lab, soundproof music room, dancing and theatre studio, and a café corner. The school states it combines the Chinese National Curriculum with the International Baccalaureate PYP, MYP and DP and delivers a BIBS+ exploratory bilingual course; it is also WASC-approved. The site notes a teacher–student ratio of 1:5, a typical class size of 22, and around 600+ teachers and students. The campus is in the Tianzhu area of Shunyi District and is described as close to Beijing Capital International Airport and the Beijing International Exhibition Center. For admissions contact details the site lists phone +86 010-65189081 and bibsadmissions-sy@bibs.com.cn.