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China, Beijing
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Languages taught include Chinese and English as core languages of instruction across Early Years through Secondary. English Language Development (ELD) provides language support. BIBA Learning+ integrates Chinese language and culture with IB-aligned learning to build bilingual proficiency and intercultural competence. French is offered in Middle School.
The school provides bilingual education in English and Chinese across all levels. In Early Years, each classroom is led by a native Chinese and a native English-speaking teacher, and bilingual use is integrated into daily activities. The curriculum blends IB with Chinese national standards to support bilingual development.
The school operates a fully immersive bilingual model with Chinese and English used throughout each day. In Early Years and Elementary, bilingual immersion is complemented by a dedicated Chinese Language & Culture program (BIBA Learning+). The Middle and High School programs maintain bilingual instruction alongside IB and national curricula, with additional language offerings such as French.
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.
