China, Beijing
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Languages of instruction are English for the international track and Chinese for the regular high school curriculum. Chinese language learning and Chinese culture courses are offered, including Chinese Language Learning (Listening, Intensive Reading, Writing, Speaking) and Chinese Culture (calligraphy, paper cutting, martial arts, Peking Opera, etc.). AP courses are taught in English, and IB DP courses are available.
The International Department offers Sino-US dual AP courses and an international talent development program. There are two education modes for international students: Direct Study Mode, which allows direct placement into ordinary senior high or international classes, and Advanced Chinese + International Curriculum (Transfer) Mode. If English proficiency meets the required level, students may transfer to international classes taught in English. The international curriculum includes AP courses and an IB Diploma Program (IBDP) with courses in language and literature, language acquisition, individuals and societies, sciences, mathematics, and the arts.
English-taught international courses are part of the Sino-US AP track and the IB Diploma Program. Direct placement into English-taught international classes is available for eligible international students. A Chinese-language pathway and international curriculum are also offered, combining Chinese language and culture studies with international courses.
Beijing No. 101 High School International Department is a public high school hosting an international division. The department integrates AP and IB courses with a Chinese curriculum, reshaping the program to interflow Chinese and Western teaching concepts. It emphasizes career guidance and social practice through student associations and Haidian District's smart city education initiatives. The school is an IB World School, offers AP courses, and hosts ACT testing, with exchanges coordinated by the International Education Center. In 2019 Kapiti College visited for exchanges. The curriculum and activities include STEM and academic enrichment through VEX and FIRST LEGO League robotics, informatics Olympiad, astronomy and aviation modeling, and Destination Imagination with targeted tracks. In arts, the Golden Sail Symphony Orchestra has performed at venues such as the National Centre for the Performing Arts, the Kennedy Center, and the Sydney Opera House. Leadership roles, flag ceremonies, and volleyball program anchor student life.