Yes. We recruit highly qualified and experienced teachers. Our class teachers have educational qualifications that are recognized by the Swiss government. They speak German without any accent or dialect.

Yes

German, Chinese, English, Danish, Dutch, French, Finnish, Japanese

16

8

Yes

The Swiss School is an Apple Distinguished School and runs successful programs throughout the Elementary School, including:

1:2 iPad program for Kindergarten
1:1 iPad program for Grades 1 and 2
1:1 laptop program for Grades 3 to 5
Shared iPads in Early Years

Yes

Sometimes. The school finishes at 3.20pm, so if there is homework, it won't be too much.

1 hour

In August 2017, the Swiss School Beijing opened its doors as the German language section of the Western Academy Beijing. The school will initially offer Kindergarten as well as Primary 1 and 2 classes, and will subsequently roll out a new class each year.

No

Children are at the centre of the learning process. Our main goal is to make sure that their learning is successful.
We recognise that every child is different and we therefore use a differentiated approach to teaching and learning.
We believe that education should be holistic, that it should develop academic knowledge as well as creative, sportive and social skills.

Yes

Yes

Please have a look at the Admission Guidelines on our homepage. In brief: Students need a foreign passport in order to join our school.

Not at the moment.

Students applying for admission at the start of a new school year are encouraged to do so before 30th of April. Places will continue to be offered after 30th of April, right up to the start of the school year, but the later an application for admission is submitted, the more likely it is to be waitlisted.

Yes

8.30am

3.20pm

No

Yes

There is a canteen, which provides healthy food for the students. One meal is about 30 RMB.

There are plenty of choices every day. The canteen is equipped with microwaves, so students can bring their own food as well.

No

Our After-school Activities (ASA) program runs three days a week for three sessions per year and offers an opportunity for students from Senior Grade 1 to select activities. Students have the opportunity to choose from more than 75 activities falling under these main categories: arts, information communication technology, environment, dance, sports, chinese cultural activities, and languages. . Parents can participate in our "parent link" community. School events take place throughout the year.

Sports are included in the school curriculum twice a week. If the students wants to get more active he/she can join several sports programs after school.

Yes

We have a very well-equipped gym, a huge outdoor sports ground and even a swimming pool where students can learn how to swim.

The Swiss School Beijing is the first “Swiss School Abroad” in China and offers a unique window onto the Swiss education system. This system was built on the pedagogical principles introduced by J.H. Pestalozzi in the 18th century, and has contributed significantly towards Switzerland’s present-day ranking as the most innovative country worldwide. Education has always played a central role in the social, cultural and economic growth of Switzerland.

Our school nurtures:
A spirit of exploration and the motivation to learn
Creativity and innovation
Self-confidence and empathy
Responsibility and reliability
Respect for others and the environment
The ability to learn and the willingness to perform

How do we prepare our children for the opportunities and challenges of tomorrow? We believe that this is best achieved by letting them discover the fun of learning and allowing them to grow up in a truly multicultural setting.