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Number of students |
970 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
40 |
Most common nationality |
Chinese |
Ratio of local students to international students |
62% local : 38% international |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
English Language Learning programme |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Chinese, Korean, Spanish |
Average number of students per class |
22 |
Use of technology in the classroom |
The integration of technology as an educational tool is inherent in learning and teaching at BCIS. The school's ongoing technology plan includes the purchase of state of the art hardware and software for students, digital projectors for many classrooms, interactive whiteboards, and professional development for teachers and support staff.
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External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Learning Support.
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Entry evaluation for students |
Interview |
Waiting list |
Depends on the grade level. |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School start time |
8:15 |
School finish time |
15:30 |
School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
The Enrichment Activities program provides students with after school opportunities twice per week in a variety of activities including (but not limited to) scuba diving, calligraphy, Taekwondo, swimming, computers, board games, tennis, chess, dance, cooking, and photography, amongst others. A complete listing can be found on the BCIS website. |
Sports activities included |
Physical education |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Sports facilities at the school |
BCIS has an outstanding Sports Complex that provides extensive space for physical education classes and sports events. The Sports Complex includes a three-basketball-court indoor multipurpose gymnasium, a 12-metre high indoor climbing wall, a fully equipped fitness and weight room, and outdoor basketball and tennis courts. |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Beijing City International School is an independent coeducational English language not-for-profit day school offering the International Baccalaureate curriculum to expatriate and Chinese families residing in the Beijing area for students in Nursery through Grade 12. An innovative Toddler Program based on the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) is also available for children aged 2 years. |
Teaching approach of the school |
As an IB World School, BCIS challenges its students to ask questions, solve problems, learn skills and be creative. The teachers use research-based strategies to ensure outstanding student learning. |