China, Beijing
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1. Make an Enquiry:
Parents are encouraged to start the process by submitting an online enquiry form, sending an email, or calling the admissions team directly to express interest.
2. Discover Our School:
Families are invited to visit the campus either in person or virtually to meet the academic team, ask questions, and share their specific educational needs.
3. Apply for a Place:
Parents must submit an online application form along with supporting documents; depending on the child's age, the school may also request further references and an assessment to ensure the right class placement.
4. Application Review:
The school Principal reviews the completed application, after which the admissions team contacts the family to confirm the admissions status and outline the next steps for enrolment.
The school does not explicitly detail a specific "waitlist" or "pool" system policy. However, they do note that students are placed in year groups according to their date of birth, academic level, and language ability, and that they accept applications throughout the school year.
The school does not explicitly list academic or talent-based scholarships for incoming students.
Located in the Shunyi district, The British School of Beijing, Shunyi educates students from 18 months to 18 years. The school follows the English National Curriculum, leading to IGCSE examinations and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). Uniquely, it also offers a German Primary Programme, allowing native German speakers to study core subjects in their home language while integrating with the main school for other lessons. Campus resources include a dedicated air-filtered sports dome, an indoor swimming pool, and a STEAM centre created in collaboration with MIT to support engineering and design projects. Through an exclusive partnership with The Juilliard School, students engage in a specialized performing arts curriculum featuring drama, music, and dance. Additionally, the student body participates in social impact activities through a formal partnership with UNICEF, working on challenges related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.