Swiss School Beijing

The Swiss School Beijing is located on the Western Academy of Beijing (WAB) campus at 10 Lai Guang Ying Dong Lu in Chaoyang District, Beijing (postal code 100102). The campus is in the city's Chaoyang area with access to WAB's on-site facilities; specific local transport details and maps are on the school's contact page.

The school covers Swiss-style early years through lower secondary: Nursery/Pre‑Kindergarten and Kindergarten, Primary (Grades 1–5) and Middle School (Grades 6–9). It was established as the German‑language section of WAB and has rolled classes out since opening in 2017.

The Swiss School Beijing is a co‑educational German‑language section operating within the Western Academy of Beijing and run by the non‑profit Association Swiss School Beijing; it is recognised by the Swiss government. Students remain on the WAB campus and use WAB facilities as part of the partnership.

Student support and special educational needs are managed through WAB's Learning Support arrangements: the school can accept students with mild learning needs on a case‑by‑case basis and provides in‑class support, small‑group interventions and Individual Learning Plans where appropriate. Decisions about admissions and the level of support required are made in consultation with parents and the learning‑support team.

The Swiss School Beijing is affiliated with Switzerland as a recognised Swiss School Abroad and its patron canton is Zürich; it operates under the Association Swiss School Beijing.

The school does not state any religious affiliation; it presents itself as a secular Swiss curriculum section within the international WAB community.

Daily arrival aligns with WAB's elementary routines: buses normally arrive between about 8:10 and 8:30 in the morning. Afternoon dismissal follows WAB's half‑day and full‑day timings (half‑day departures around 12:00; full‑day departures around 15:30), and the school uses WAB's campus timetable for breaks and lunch.

WAB provides a student bus service to and from school for the Swiss School students; buses typically arrive between 8:10–8:30 and depart at about 12:00 (half day) or 15:30 (full day). The school's information notes that bus transportation within the designated WAB network is included in the tuition; route details and timing can vary with traffic and are managed by WAB. For enrolment or route questions the Swiss School Admissions or WAB transport office can provide the current stops and schedules.

Application fee
- Application fee: RMB 2,100 per applicant (one-time). This fee is non‑refundable and non‑transferable.

Tuition fees by year group (annual and per-term equivalent)
- Early Years: Annual tuition RMB 205,000. Per-term equivalent (annual ÷ 3): approximately RMB 68,333 per term.
- Kindergarten 1: Annual tuition RMB 225,000. Per-term equivalent: approximately RMB 75,000 per term.
- Kindergarten 2 / Junior Grade 1: Annual tuition RMB 244,000. Per-term equivalent: approximately RMB 81,333 per term.
- Grade 1 / Senior Grade 1: Annual tuition RMB 268,000. Per-term equivalent: approximately RMB 89,333 per term.
- Grade 2: Annual tuition RMB 279,000. Per-term equivalent: RMB 93,000 per term.
- Grade 3: Annual tuition RMB 279,000. Per-term equivalent: RMB 93,000 per term.
- Grade 4: Annual tuition RMB 279,000. Per-term equivalent: RMB 93,000 per term.
- Grade 5: Annual tuition RMB 279,000. Per-term equivalent: RMB 93,000 per term.
- Grade 6: Annual tuition RMB 299,000. Per-term equivalent: approximately RMB 99,667 per term.
- Grade 7: Annual tuition RMB 299,000. Per-term equivalent: approximately RMB 99,667 per term.
- Grade 8: Annual tuition RMB 299,000. Per-term equivalent: approximately RMB 99,667 per term.
- Grade 9: Annual tuition RMB 332,000. Per-term equivalent: approximately RMB 110,667 per term.

(Note: the school publishes annual tuition amounts. The per‑term figures above are the annual amount divided by three and presented as an approximate per‑term equivalent.)

What the tuition covers and what is not included
- Included within the annual tuition: required textbooks and school supplies, most after‑school activities, and membership of the Association Swiss School Beijing. Bus transportation within the designated WAB school bus network is provided without additional charge.
- Not included in tuition (examples of additional costs you should budget for): intercity travel for competitions, conference‑related travel, individual private music lessons, additional after‑school swim lessons, and additional language programs outside the curriculum. Students are required to purchase certain items such as laptops and calculators. Daily lunch/snacks are charged separately and typically cost in the range of RMB 30–45 per day.

Boarding
- Boarding is not applicable; the campus operates as a day school (no boarding facilities).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- A non‑refundable portion of the annual tuition of RMB 30,000 is required each school year to secure a student's enrollment.
- Returning students: full annual tuition fees are due by April 30 (returning‑student deadline as stated in the school's tuition schedule). New admissions: tuition fees must be paid within 21 calendar days of the invoice date.
- Pro‑rata / mid‑year entry: pro‑rated tuition is available for students enrolling after the October break; a 10% reduction of the tuition fees per calendar month (excluding the non‑refundable RMB 30,000 portion) applies from October for late entrants.
- Late payments: a late payment surcharge of 2% per month will be assessed on overdue fees.

Refund information and withdrawal schedule
- The application fee (RMB 2,100) and the RMB 30,000 portion of annual tuition are non‑refundable. The remainder of the tuition (the “Grade Level Tuition Fees”) is refundable on a sliding scale if you submit a written withdrawal notice to Admissions according to the published schedule. Partial refund schedule (Grade Level Tuition Fees):
- Written notice on or before May 30: 100% refund of grade‑level tuition fees (if the student has not attended any school days).
- August: 90% refund.
- September: 80% refund.
- October: 70% refund.
- November: 60% refund.
- December: 50% refund.
- January: 40% refund.
- February: 30% refund.
- March: 20% refund.
- April: 10% refund.
- May and June: no refund available.
- Refunds are processed to the original payer; the original fapiao (official invoice) must be returned before a refund is issued. All bank fees for refunds are the responsibility of the payer.

Other fees or typical extra costs
- Application fee (one‑time): RMB 2,100 (non‑refundable).
- Lunch/snacks: charged separately; typical cost RMB 30–45 per day.
- Optional services or extras not covered by tuition: private music lessons, some off‑campus trips, certain additional language courses, extra swim lessons, and special programme fees when applicable.
- Required personal purchases: laptops and calculators (students must supply these items).

Fee payment options and banking details
- Invoices are issued in RMB only. The school accepts bank transfers in RMB or other currencies; ensure the invoiced amount is received in full and that all bank charges are paid by the sender. RMB cash deposits into the school's CITIC Bank RMB account are also accepted. Overseas debit/credit card payments are accepted but incur processing fees (example surcharges: 2.8% for Visa/Master, 3% for AMEX, 3.5% for JCB). Local credit cards incur a 0.6% fee; local debit card transactions incur an additional administrative fee (RMB 20 per transaction). All bank charges are the responsibility of the payer. (Bank name, account and SWIFT details are supplied on the school invoice.)

Summary notes (practical points for budgeting)
- Annual published tuition rates are the standard reference for budgeting by grade. The school requires a non‑refundable RMB 30,000 deposit included in the annual fee and specific payment deadlines depending on whether the student is returning or newly admitted. Expect additional out‑of‑pocket costs for lunch, personal technology (laptop, calculator), private lessons, and certain trips or extracurricular extras. No boarding options are offered for students at this campus.