China, Beijing
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No.1 Yumin Road, Houshayu, Shunyi District, Beijing — the campus is in the suburban Shunyi area (postcode 101300). The school is reachable by car and local buses (routes 933, 855 and Shun 22); the nearest subway access is Line 15 (Houshayu Station) combined with a short bus or taxi ride.
BIBA serves from Early Years (kindergarten/early childhood) through Primary (KG–G5), Middle (G6–G8) and Upper/High School (G9–G12). High‑school students follow a mix of IGCSE (G9–10) and IBDP or A‑Level options (G11–12).
BIBA is a co‑educational, bilingual (Chinese–English) international school. The school offers optional boarding for secondary students (grades 6–12).
The school describes a schoolwide approach to tailored support: differentiated/tiered instruction, inclusive classrooms, personalized mentoring and targeted language support (for example specialized English coaching in the secondary years). Early Years and primary pages note individual portfolios, parent–teacher collaboration and regular developmental reporting. For specific formal SEN (additional‑needs) provision or case‑by‑case admissions decisions, contact Admissions directly.
BIBA is based in China and describes itself as rooted in China while operating as an international bilingual school; it is authorised by international bodies such as the IB and WASC. It does not present a formal affiliation to another country's national school system.
The school website does not indicate any religious affiliation; BIBA presents itself as a secular, bilingual international school.
Published local school guides report a typical school day start around 08:20 with classes ending about 15:50 and optional ECAs running until about 16:50; exact daily timings and ECA schedules are set by division and can vary by year group and season, so check the school calendar or ask Admissions for current division timetables.
BIBA runs an optional paid school bus service (school lists an annual bus fee range and a Bus Application Form in its downloadable resources). Bus fees and routes vary by year and pickup area (fees are listed as a paid optional service on the school fee page), and parents must apply for bus service via the school's Bus Application Form. Contact Admissions or the Finance Office for current routes, stops and pricing for your address.
Application fee
- No application fee amount is listed on the school's admissions pages or the tuition and fees page.
Tuition fees (per semester and per year)
- Nursery class: RMB 38,000 per semester.
- EY2–EY4: RMB 93,700 per semester.
- KG: New student RMB 126,700 per semester; continuing KG student RMB 122,100 per semester.
- Grades 1–5: RMB 143,000 per semester (RMB 260,000 per year).
- Grades 6–8: RMB 146,300 per semester (RMB 266,000 per year).
- Grades 9–10: RMB 151,050 per semester (RMB 273,000 per year).
- Grades 11–12: RMB 160,600 per semester (RMB 292,000 per year).
Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school year is split into two semesters with the semester dates published on the school's billing page. Payment is due by the date stated on each invoice; tuition is not pro rata by month or day. Placement is not guaranteed if payment deadlines are missed. A 5% sibling discount applies for second and subsequent children (subject to the conditions stated by the school). A 10% tuition discount may apply to continuing students who meet the school's advancement and payment conditions.
Boarding fees (optional)
- Boarding is optional and meal-inclusive (three main meals and three snacks per day).
- 4 students per room (Grades 6–10): RMB 75,000 per school year.
- 2 students per room (Grades 11–12): RMB 90,000 per school year.
- Single room (Grades 11–12): RMB 125,000 per school year.
Other costs and optional charges
- Uniform (optional, except EY): RMB 3,100–3,400 per set.
- Lunch and snack service (optional): RMB 5,800–8,600 per school year.
- School bus (optional): RMB 10,000–16,000 per school year.
Withdrawal and refund information
- Withdrawals require written notice and completion of the school's refund and withdrawal forms; refunds are not automatic. Normal processing time for refunds is 30 working days. No refunds are given for withdrawals resulting from violations of Chinese laws/regulations, serious school-rule violations, or force majeure events. Refund schedule (tuition): 100% before orientation day; 80% if within one month after school starts; 60% if within two months after school starts; no refund after two months. Meal, bus, and boarding refunds have specified timelines and conditions.
Payment methods and currency
- Invoices are issued via the school's education payment platform (“School Pay”) for payment to a student-specific account (scan code). Payment options listed by the school are: School Pay electronic payment, cash in RMB at the School Finance Office, or payment by pay card at the School Finance Office. The school lists payments in RMB only.
Beijing International Bilingual Academy (BIBA) opened in 2006 and is based at No.1 Yumin Road, Houshayu, Shunyi, Beijing (postcode 101300). BIBA is a bilingual (Chinese–English) school serving Early Years through Grade 12. Early Years integrates Montessori practice with an IB PYP framework; Elementary follows the American Common Core alongside the Chinese national curriculum; Middle School combines the Chinese curriculum and the IB MYP; High School uses IGCSE in Grades 9–10 and offers the IBDP and A‑Levels in Grades 11–12. The school publishes 2025–2026 tuition rates (Nursery through Grade 12) and lists optional boarding and school-bus fees. Admissions materials include a 2025–2026 age-placement guide (Nursery from age 1; Grade 12 typically age 17). BIBA lists over 200 extracurricular activities and a specialised STP Dual Excellence pathway for arts/sport. Contact and divisional phone numbers are available on the school's Contact Us page.