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ECNU Xiping Kindergarten

China, Xiamen

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Mandarin
Fees RMB 95,820 - 119,600
Ages 3 - 6 years
Pupil numbers 260
Type Co-educational
Opened 2022
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP)
Taught languages English, Mandarin
Strengths Languages, Outdoor Education, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Preschool, Kindergarten
Introduction

ECNU Xiping Kindergarten offers a structured IB Primary Years Programme environment for children aged 3 to 6, with a strong emphasis on inquiry and active, real-world learning. The curriculum centers on transdisciplinary inquiry based on the Guideline for Learning and Development of Children Aged 3–6, while integrating the PYP framework through the One Body with Two Wings curriculum and EXPBS features. The school operates as a Candidate School for the PYP and aspires to IB World School authorization, reflecting a clear alignment with internationally recognized standards. The bilingual setting blends fluent English and Chinese taught by foreign and bilingual teachers, supporting language development in everyday contexts. Facilities include more than 30 indoor learning spaces and expansive outdoor areas that support sports health, science exploration, art creation, and life experiences. With over 260 children enrolled, ECNU Xiping Kindergarten offers a collaborative, inquiry-driven environment for global-minded learners in Xiamen and international perspectives.

The Essentials

ECNU Xiping Kindergarten has 260 pupils, instruction in English, Mandarin.

Stages
Kindergarten for children aged 3-6
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Dormitories are star-rated apartments housing four students each. Facilities include central air conditioning, launderettes, common rooms, study rooms and life service centers to support daily life and create a home-like environment. Dorm teachers supervise the dorms around the clock and provide 24-hour support to help students become self-reliant and self-disciplined in a caring setting.

Food Options
Canteens employ international professional nutritionists to customize balanced meals for children of different ages. Weekly and monthly menus are prepared according to nutritional needs to support physical and intellectual development. The menus blend Chinese and Western recipes, offering a global variety of flavors within the school canteens.

Governance and Ownership
ECNU Xiping Bilingual School is established through a partnership between East China Normal University and Xiamen Hengxing Group. The school is jointly operated by these two entities to deliver its bilingual K-12 program.
Fees

Annual tuition at ECNU Xiping Kindergarten ranges from RMB 95,820 to RMB 119,600 for 2026/27.

Application fee
- No separate non‑refundable application or registration fee is specified for kindergarten admission; parents complete the online application as part of the admissions process.

Tuition fees by year group (annual and per term)
- Nursery class (托班): RMB 119,600 per student per school year. Fees are collected by semester; equivalent to RMB 59,800 per semester.
- Small and middle classes (小中班): RMB 99,600 per student per school year. Fees are collected by semester; equivalent to RMB 49,800 per semester.
- Top class / Senior kindergarten (大班): Standard tuition shown as RMB 99,600 per student per school year. After the applicable government reduction shown for eligible students (RMB 3,780), the actual payable amount is RMB 95,820 per school year; collected by semester (equivalent to RMB 47,910 per semester for the reduced amount).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Kindergarten tuition (保育教育费) is billed and collected by semester. Meal charges are pre‑collected by semester. Meal fees paid in advance are adjusted/settled at the end of the semester when applicable.

Boarding fees (applicable to kindergarten?)
- Boarding is not provided for kindergarten students; boarding is not applicable for the kindergarten division.

Other costs and fees
- School meals: RMB 990 per student per month. Meals are charged on a prepaid, per‑semester basis; the school notes meal fees can be rolled over or adjusted where prolonged absence occurs and are settled at the semester end. Using the school's semester calculation (each semester counted as 4.5 months for meal accounting), meal cost per semester would be RMB 4,455 and per school year RMB 8,910.
- Uniforms and related items: Student uniforms are procured through the school and the school collects uniform payments on behalf of the supplier (school handles uniform procurement and collection). Specific uniform items and procurement arrangements are set by the school; uniform costs are collected separately from tuition.
- Incidental administrative items: routine campus card replacement and small service fees are charged where applicable (example: campus card reissue cost shown in student affairs procedures). These incidental charges are handled through the student services process.

Refund information
- Kindergarten refund rules: kindergarten fees are collected by semester. If a family requests withdrawal, transfer or suspension before enrollment or within two months (inclusive) from the semester start, the school will refund 50% of the paid care/education fee for that semester. If the withdrawal/transfer/leave occurs after two months or for personal reasons, the care/education fee is not refunded. Other special cases require approval. Meal fees and other prepaid items are settled per the school's meal and semester settlement rules.

Fee payment options and invoicing
- The school's financial procedures indicate bank payment methods (bank transfer, telegraphic transfer, drafts, etc.) are the standard payment methods for institutional payments; cash is limited to small, permitted uses. Parents will follow the school's prescribed payment channels and provide required payment documentation for invoicing and refund processing. The school issues formal receipts/invoices in accordance with its financial procedures.

Notes: All amounts above are quoted in RMB (Chinese Yuan) and are presented as stated per school year and per semester based on the school's fee schedule for the kindergarten division.
Academics

ECNU Xiping Kindergarten teaches IB (PYP) for students aged 3 to 6.

Curriculum
Transdisciplinary inquiry learning for children aged 3–6 based on the Guideline for Learning and Development of Children Aged 3–6, integrating the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) international curriculum system. The One Body with Two Wings curriculum system with EXPBS features emphasizes inquiry, cultural recognition, and interest expansion. The kindergarten is a Candidate School for the Primary Years Programme and pursues IB World School authorization. It provides an immersive bilingual environment with English and Chinese through the collaboration of foreign and bilingual teachers, and offers more than 30 indoor rooms plus a rich outdoor learning environment with courses in sports health, science exploration, art creation, and life experiences. More than 260 children are enrolled currently.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school upholds holistic education and uses trans-disciplinary inquiry learning within the IB PYP framework. It fosters an open, respectful and caring growth environment and emphasizes active, interactive relationships to support each child's development. The kindergarten provides full humanistic care and supports comprehensive and individualized development.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school creates an immersive bilingual environment with foreign and bilingual teachers, allowing children to learn Chinese and English in game and learning scenarios to improve language understanding, expression and communication. It highlights immersive English teaching and a bilingual integrated curriculum to develop cross-cultural communication and understanding.
Parent Experience

History
ECNU Xiping Kindergarten upholds holistic education and uses transdisciplinary inquiry learning based on the Guideline for Learning and Development of Children Aged 3-6, integrating the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) curriculum, and is affiliated with East China Normal University and Xiamen Hengxing Group. The One Body with Two Wings curriculum system with EXPBS features emphasizes inquiry-based learning and cultural recognition. IB PYP transdisciplinary inquiry learning is carried out to cultivate inquiry spirit and approaches to learning. The kindergarten provides an immersive bilingual environment with foreign and bilingual teachers fluent in English. There are over 260 children enrolled, and the school is a Candidate School for the PYP, pursuing authorization as an IB World School.

Community
The kindergarten provides an open, respectful, and caring growth environment and emphasizes active, interactive relationships. Culture recognition is embedded through rich, diversified activities based on local and international perspectives, helping children understand and respect cultural differences. Children participate in learning experiences that blend traditional Chinese culture with global activities to cultivate world citizenship. The program emphasizes inquiry-based learning and collaboration within a supportive community.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The kindergarten provides an immersive bilingual environment with English and Chinese taught by fluent teachers. It follows an IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) framework through transdisciplinary inquiry learning. The One Body with Two Wings curriculum supports inquiry-based learning, cultural recognition, and interest expansion. Enrollment is over 260 children. The campus features more than 30 indoor rooms and a rich outdoor learning environment.

Academic Facilities
IB PYP framework is implemented via transdisciplinary inquiry learning. The school is a Candidate School for the Primary Years Programme and is pursuing IB World School authorization. The One Body with Two Wings curriculum emphasizes inquiry, culture recognition, and interest expansion. The program focuses on building inquiry spirit and approaches to learning. The bilingual language environment supports English and Chinese language development.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Interest Expansion courses cover sports health, science exploration, art creation, and life experience. Children can choose courses according to their interests. Courses use a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces to support exploration. The program aims to realize individualized development.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school uses holistic education with transdisciplinary inquiry learning based on the Guideline for Learning and Development of Children Aged 3-6 and integrates IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) elements into the curriculum. It is a Candidate School for the Primary Years Programme and pursues authorization as an IB World School. The One Body with Two Wings curriculum system with EXPBS features emphasizes inquiry-based learning, cultural recognition, and interest expansion. It aims to cultivate inquiry spirit and approaches to learning, focusing on confidence, creativity, resilience, cooperation, and care.

Arts & Creative
Interest expansion courses include art creation, supported by over 30 indoor rooms and a rich outdoor learning environment.

Cultural & Language
An immersive bilingual environment is created through the joint efforts of foreign teachers and bilingual teachers with fluent English, allowing children to learn Chinese and English through game and learning scenarios. Cultural recognition integrates local Chinese culture with global perspectives and diverse activities to help children become world citizens with an open mind and care.

Social & Hobbies
Interest expansion courses cover sports health, science exploration, art creation, and life experiences, and children can choose activities they prefer to explore and develop through hands-on learning.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
A holistic education is fostered in a caring, interactive environment with wellbeing emphasized through sports health and active, collaborative learning.
Languages

Language Provision
Chinese and English are taught as part of the curriculum. The language learning emphasizes understanding, expression and communication within immersive, game-based and inquiry-based contexts.

Bilingual Teaching
The school uses an immersive bilingual environment with foreign teachers and bilingual teachers fluent in English. Students learn Chinese and English through daily activities and play. English-speaking teachers support language development and communication.

Immersion Programs
Immersion is provided through play and learning scenarios that integrate Chinese and English. Lessons and activities are designed to develop fluency in both languages through inquiry-based learning. A team of English-speaking and bilingual teachers supports this immersion approach.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Appointment for Consulting. If you want to go to the Consulting Center to learn more information about ECNU Xiping Bilingual School, click the link below to make an appointment. The admissions office will contact you as soon as possible after receiving the information you submitted and arrange a specific time for you to visit the Consulting Center. This step enables prospective families to learn more about the school and to arrange a visit. 2. Admission Application. Interested students and parents must click the link below to complete online application. After submission, a member of our admissions team will contact you to guide you through the entire application process. If you have any questions about the application process, please contact our admissions team. 3. Q&A and next steps. The Q&A provides answers to common questions about the school's opening date, bilingual private status, boarding policy, and grade offerings. The school opened on September 1, 2022 and is a bilingual private school. Kindergarten and elementary do not provide boarding; boarding is recommended in principle for junior high school students and required for senior high school students. Grades offered include kindergarten through grade 10 for the domestic curriculum and grade 10 for the IGCSE+A-Level program.
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