IB, British, and German
Ages 2 to 18

The British School of Beijing, Shunyi

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CityBeijing
CurriculumsIB, British, and German
Languages of instructionEnglish and German
Age RangeAges 2 to 18
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Quick summary of key school information

Language of instruction English and German
Native English and German teachers
Extra languages (other than English and German)
Class sizes Average 17 students / class
Maximum 22 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus
School's webpage:
Yearly fees: from: 元229,400
to: 元342,800
Address: South Side, No. 9 An Hua Street Shunyi District Beijing 101318 China
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Nationalities

Number of students

1100. Maximum capacity 1500.

Number of nationalities represented in the school

60

Most common nationality

British, German, American, South Korean, Chinese Hong Konger, Canadian, Australian

Ratio of local students to international students

We only accept students with foreign passports.

Languages

Native English and German speaking teachers

Yes

Language support for students not fluent in English and German

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Additional language classes offered by the school

German, Mandarin, French, Spanish, Korean

Classroom

Max. number of students per class

22 in Primary and Secondary; 16 in Nursery

Average number of students per class

Nursery: 15
Primary: 20
Secondary: 18

Does the school employ teaching assistants?

Yes

Use of technology in the classroom

Classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards, projectors and banks of computers to make learning come alive, along with Apple TVs connected in every classroom.
Information Computer Technology, or ICT as BSB calls it, is a core subject starting from Year One and the school's designated computer labs in Secondary school and portable laptop trolley for classrooms in Primary school enable each student to explore different technology platforms, using the latest hardware and software.
BSB is continually looking to challenge its students, using new hardware like its 3D printer. The LEGO Robotics lab provides an opportunity for students to explore the amazing world of robotics and compete in LEGO robotics competition.

Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures)

Yes. Our school has used and is ready to use our Virtual School (Online Learning) in case of Covid-19 emergencies.

Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?

No

Academics

External examinations or assessments available

IB Diploma, IGCSE

Results in these examinations

In standardised testing of students at all levels, BSB sit well above the UK and global average.

Do teachers assign homework to their students?

Yes

Approximate hours of homework given

Depends on the subject and grade level.

Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation

95% (5% take a Gap Year before going to University)

Student support

Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs

Yes. We have 2 dedicated Student Support Leads in Primary and Secondary.

Learning support offered

The BSB Student Support Team works together with the class teacher, teaching assistants and external specialists if necessary. The team’s aim is to provide additional support, where required, to assist all students at BSB to meet their individual potential. The Team has strong links with class teachers, parents and students which are critical for the educational and emotional success of the students in the school's care.

The school supports gifted, able and talented students

Across the school, academically strong students will be challenged in differentiated groups (called sets) within their classroom in those subjects in which they excell. In addition, BSB offers a fast track IGCSE programme for its more able students.

Admissions

Entry evaluation for students

New students have to complete an assessment.

Brief description of entry evaluation required

Assessment tests are required to access children’s subject levels, not as a barrier for entry. Secondary students complete a CAT4 test and non-native English speakers are tested as to their level of proficiency.

Waiting list

Some years have waiting list so please contact us to reserve your spot as soon as possible.

Deadline for registration (new academic year)

Students are accepted into school all year long

Students can join after academic year begins

Yes

School day

School start time

8:30

School finish time

15:30

Supervised care before/after school

No

School bus service available

Yes

School provided lunches

Yes

Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc)

Yes

Uniform required

Yes

Extracurricular activities

Extracurricular activities or clubs offered

BSB offers more than 300 different types of Co-Curricular Activities and Clubs to Primary and Secondary students after school. They are provided to enrich students' learning, discover hidden talents and to further understand the world around us.

Sports activities included

Physical education

Sports teams or sport competitions available for students

Yes our sports teams competes in ACAMIS, FOBISIA, ISAC, Nord Anglia Global Games and other competitions.

Facilities

Facilities at the school

Besides the above sports facilities, we have 4 outdoor purpose-built playgrounds (separated by age group), an amphitheater, a theatre, dance studio, drama studio, dedicated music rooms, computer music suites, recording studio, ICT suites, science laboratories, dark room, art studios, SEN room, Sixth Form study lounge, and a robotics lab.

Sports facilities at the school

The sports facilities cater for a wide range of indoor and outdoor sports. Students make use of a multi-use sports hall, cardio fitness and weights rooms, indoor heated swimming pool, Early Years swimming pool, indoor basketball courts, outdoor running track and full size football pitch. The Sports Dome features a powerful air handling and filtration system and is fully temperature controlled to create a safe and spacious play space for students all year round.

About the school

Qualities and characteristics best defining the school

The British School of Beijing, Shunyi is a large international school offering Early Years, Primary, German Primary and Secondary education in one campus, providing premium education to students from 60 nationalities. BSB’s world class teachers ensure your child experiences accelerated learning enabling their entry into the world’s leading universities. Students follow an enhanced English National Curriculum and complete the IGCSE examinations at age 16. Senior students aged 17 & 18 study for the IB Diploma. Our German Primary Programme for native German-speaking students study core subjects taught in German while integrating into the English Curriculum with non-core subjects.
As part of Nord Anglia Education’s family of 80+ schools around the world, BSB benefits from collaborations with preeminent organisations including MIT, The Juilliard School and UNICEF.

Teaching approach of the school

BSB is epitomised by the highest academic standards, taking its students on to the world’s very best universities and also ensuring that every student is truly valued as an individual. We promise to support your child to be their best and achieve more than they ever thought possible, in whatever field that may be, and to grow into a truly global citizen who contributes to making the world a better place.

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