The British School of Beijing Sanlitun

The school is in Beijing's Chaoyang, District Sanlitun at 5 Xiliujie, Sanlitun Road, in downtown Beijing. Many families in Sanlitun and Dongzhimen live within walking distance. The school also notes surrounding roads are generally quiet for drop-off/pick-up and provides guidance on parking and access.

BSB Sanlitun is an Early Years and Primary campus: Early Years (ages 1–4) and Primary / Key Stages 1–2 (ages 5–11, Years 1–6). Students typically transfer to the sister BSB Shunyi campus for secondary education from Year 7.

Day school, co-educational international school that follows the English (National) curriculum. It is part of the Nord Anglia Education group. The Sanlitun campus serves ages 1–11 and does not offer boarding.

The school runs an English-as-an-Additional-Language (EAL) programme and has an Inclusion team that provides targeted support, small-group interventions and dedicated sensory spaces for regulation. The school describes itself as academically inclusive and handles additional learning needs on a case-by-case basis; parents are advised to contact Admissions or the Inclusion team to discuss specific provisions and assessments.

BSB Sanlitun follows the National Curriculum for England and identifies as a British international school. It is operated within the Nord Anglia Education network.

The school is non-denominational / has no formal religious affiliation listed.

Daily routines are age‑specific. For Primary the published timetable shows arrival from 08:00–08:25 with lessons from 08:30, staggered morning breaks and lunchtimes, and a school finish around 15:30 (with After‑School Activities on some days extending the day to around 16:30 / 16:30–16:30 depending on the timetable). Early Years offers half‑ and full‑day options with earlier finish times noted for younger groups. For precise term timetables consult the school handbook or Admissions.

The school operates a morning and afternoon bus service covering downtown Beijing (the school states there are 20+–25+ buses serving the area). Services can be one‑way or return and are charged by distance.

Application and Security Deposit

Application fee: RMB 2,500 (non-refundable).

Security deposit: RMB 16,000 payable to secure an accepted place. Refundable (without interest) when the student leaves provided all accounts are settled, school property returned without damage, and required notice has been given.

Tuition fees (per term and per year by year group)

Tadpoles (Half Day, age 1)
Autumn Term: RMB 66,000.
Spring Term: RMB 49,500.
Summer Term: RMB 49,500.
Per year Term: RMB 165,000

Tadpoles (Full Day, age 1)
Autumn Term: RMB 99,000.
Spring Term: RMB 74,000.
Summer Term: RMB 74,000.
Per year Term: RMB 247,000.

Pre‑Nursery (Half Day, age 2)
Autumn Term: RMB 66,000.
Spring Term: RMB 49,500.
Summer Term: RMB 49,500.
Per year Term: RMB 165,000.

Pre‑Nursery (Full Day, age 2)
Autumn Term: RMB 99,000.
Spring Term: RMB 74,000.
Summer Term: RMB 74,000.
Per year Term: RMB 247,000.

Nursery (Half Day, age 3)
Autumn Term: RMB 66,000.
Spring Term: RMB 49,500.
Summer Term: RMB 49,500.
Per year Term: RMB 165,000.

Nursery (Full Day, age 3)
Autumn Term: RMB 99,000.
Spring Term: RMB 74,000.
Summer Term: RMB 74,000.
Per year Term: RMB 247,000.

Reception (age 4)
Autumn Term: RMB 99,000.
Spring Term: RMB 74,000.
Summer Term: RMB 74,000.
Per year Term: RMB 247,000.

Year 1 (age 5)
Autumn Term: RMB 117,600.
Spring Term: RMB 88,000.
Summer Term: RMB 88,000.
Per year Term: RMB 293,600.

Year 2 (age 6)
Autumn Term: RMB 117,600.
Spring Term: RMB 88,000.
Summer Term: RMB 88,00.
Per year Term: RMB 293,600.

Year 3 (age 7)
Autumn Term: RMB 123,000.
Spring Term: RMB 92,000.
Summer Term: RMB 92,000.
Per year Term: RMB 307,000.

Year 4 (age 8)
Autumn Term: RMB 124,600.
Spring Term: RMB 93,400.
Summer Term: RMB 93,400.
Per year Term: RMB 311,400.

Year 5 (age 9)
Autumn Term: RMB 124,600.
Spring Term: RMB 93,400.
Summer Term: RMB 93,400.
Per year Term: RMB 311,400.

Year 6 (age 10)
Autumn Term: RMB 124,600.
Spring Term: RMB 93,400.
Summer Term: RMB 93,400.
Per year Term: RMB 311,400.

Billing schedule and payment terms

Fees are payable on or before the first day of the academic year (or the student's first day if starting mid‑year). Fees may be paid annually (single payment) or termly.

An early‑payment discount is available for families who pay the full year in advance by the due date stated on the invoice; the early‑payment discount will cease to apply if the student is withdrawn during the academic year.

Boarding fees

Boarding is not applicable. The school operates as a day school

Other costs and optional fees

School bus (optional): annual fees range from RMB 17,000 to RMB 21,200 depending on distance.

School uniform and PE kit: required and purchased from the school uniform shop.

English as an Additional Language (EAL) one‑off charge: RMB 20,000 for students required to join additional EAL lessons (applicable Year 1-6).

Additional optional or ad hoc charges (for example certain trips or services) may apply.

Refund information

Application fee: non‑refundable.

Security deposit: refundable (without interest) when the student leaves provided all accounts are settled, school property returned without damage, and required notice has been submitted and acknowledged.

Early‑payment discount: ceases to be effective if the student withdraws during the academic year. Specific withdrawal and refund provisions are set out in the school's withdrawal and refund policy.

Fee payment options and bank details

Payments accepted by bank transfer. If remittance is made in foreign currency, the exchange rate applied is based on the Bank of China middle rate at time of payment and all bank charges are borne by the remitter.

School bank details (as provided by the school):
Account name: 北京英国学校 / The British School of Beijing
Account No: 346756009889
Bank: Bank of China Beijing Embassy District Subbranch
SWIFT: BKCHCNBJ110.
For payment enquiries contact the Finance Department: bsbfee@britishschool.org.cn.