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Number of students |
650 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
60 |
Most common nationality |
We have some 60 nationalities at BSB Sanlitun making our school truly international. The most common nationalities are British, German, American. Australian, Hong Kong and Korean. |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, we have an English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme. |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Chinese and German |
Max. number of students per class |
Primary Year 1-6 - 22
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Average number of students per class |
18 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
Yes |
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 |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
Homework differs in Primary depending on the Year Group. |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
Learning support offered |
We do consider children with special needs, and we have a few children currently at school with learning support, some with one-to-one aides.
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Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
EAL assessment |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School start time |
8.30am |
School finish time |
3.30pm |
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 or clubs offered |
Children from Years 1 to 6 have After School Activities (ASAs) from 3.30 to 4.30pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The list of activities changes each term and includes a mixture of sport, music and creative activities. |
Sports activities included |
We cover a broad PE curriculum during school time made up of the six areas of the English National Curriculum for Physical Education. Primary children experience a range of sports and activities from gymnastics and swimming to football and handball during two PE lessons a week. |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities at the school |
We have 2 libraries, 3 playgrounds, a music room, drama studio, dance studios, art room, cookery room. maker space, and a soft play area for EY children. |
Sports facilities at the school |
Gym, basketball court, astro turf soccer pitch, climbing wall |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Located in the heart of downtown Beijing in the leafy Embassy district, we are the only English national curriculum Early Years and Primary school in the area. Our school has a strong community feel and our student body is made up of over 60 different nationalities offering children a truly international educational experience.
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Teaching approach of the school |
We believe happy children succeed. We think beyond traditional education to transform learning. Our students aged 1-11 years follow the English National Curriculum which is enhanced through collaborations with the world’s best – Juilliard and MIT, helping to prepare children for the demands of the 21st century. |