3e International School vs Beijing New Talent Academy

	3 3e International School Beijing, China	B Beijing New Talent Academy Beijing, China
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year RMB 220,800 - 247,200	Fees / year RMB 168,000 - 318,000
Age range	Age range 2 - 12 years	Age range 6 months - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational (boarding)
Curriculum	Curriculum Chinese National Curriculum, American Curriculum, British Curriculum, Singapore Curriculum	Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Advanced Placement (AP), Chinese National Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 200	Pupils 2,300
Typical class size	Typical class size 18	Typical class size 25
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Mandarin	Instruction language English, Mandarin
Opened	Opened 2005	Opened 2008
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location 3e International School is located at No. 9-1, Jiang Tai Xi Lu in Chaoyang District, Beijing (postal code 100016). Jiangtai is in the northern part of Chaoyang and is served by nearby subway connections (Jiangtai station on Line 14), and Chaoyang is a major international/diplomatic and business district of Beijing.	Location Beijing New Talent Academy is in the Tianzhu Development Zone (No.9 Anhua Street), Shunyi District — on the west side of Beijing Capital International Airport and close to the China International Exhibition Center. The campus is in suburban Shunyi with road links to the airport and nearby exhibition and villa districts.
Stages	Stages The school runs an Early Years and elementary program: Nursery, Pre‑Kindergarten (younger and older), Kindergarten, and Elementary (Grades 1–5). Age cutoffs use a September 1 birthday rule (e.g., 2 years for Nursery, 6 years for Grade 1).	Stages The school describes itself as a 15‑year continuous school covering kindergarten through senior high (approximately ages 3–18) and hosts a Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School plus specialised units such as a Cambridge Centre and an AP Centre. International and Chinese‑language programmes are offered within those divisions.
School type	School type 3e is a co‑educational, bilingual (English–Mandarin) day school focused on dual‑language immersion; the website describes its curriculum and daily program but does not list any boarding provision.	School type Beijing New Talent Academy is a private, co‑educational K–12 school that operates both day and boarding options; the school's public materials and term fee descriptions note workday boarding and meals are provided for boarding and some day pupils.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Children with special educational needs are considered for enrolment on a case‑by‑case basis by the Admissions Committee and Administrative Team; the school may not be able to accommodate significant needs. If additional support (for example an aide or outside therapies) is required, those arrangements and associated costs are expected to be managed in cooperation with parents.	Additional learning support The school's public webpages do not publish a detailed Special Educational Needs (SEN) programme. Its website does emphasise small classes and a mentor/tutor system, which may offer additional pastoral support, but parents seeking formal SEN provision, assessments or external‑therapy arrangements should contact Admissions for current details.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation The school is based in China and its Elementary program is recognised by Chinese authorities as a foreign school for children of non‑Chinese nationality; the website does not state an official affiliation to another country's national school system.	Country affiliation The school is a Chinese school based in Beijing and is not presented as affiliated to another country.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation No religious affiliation is stated on the school website.	Religious affiliation No religious affiliation is indicated on the school's public materials.
School day structure	School day structure A typical day shown on the website runs approximately 8:30–4:30: English classes 8:30–11:30, lunch/outdoor time 11:30–12:30 (with naps for Nursery and younger Pre‑K), Chinese classes 12:30–15:30, and optional after‑school activities 15:30–16:30.	School day structure The school runs a full‑day programme; specific start and finish times are not published on the main site. The school's recent notices show after‑school elective/club sessions commonly run around 15:50–17:00, and admissions information notes workday boarding and meals are included for boarding pupils. For precise daily times by age group, contact Admissions.
Bus service details	Bus service details The website does not describe a school bus service. For transport or pickup/drop‑off arrangements, the admissions office (admissions@3einternationalschool.org, +86 10 6437 3344) is listed as the contact and can confirm current options.	Bus service details There is no clear school‑bus timetable or provider information published on the public website. Prospective parents should ask Admissions about whether a dedicated school bus route is available for their neighbourhood, how routes and stops are organised, and whether bus supervision or third‑party providers are used. Contact details are available on the school's admissions pages.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fee - A non-refundable, non-transferable application fee of RMB 2,800 applies and must be received before the school will process an application. Tuition fees (annual and per-term breakdowns) - Published annual tuition for the 2025–2026 academic year: - Nursery through Kindergarten: RMB 220,800 per year. - Elementary (Grades 1–5): RMB 247,200 per year. - The school lists tuition as an annual charge. Per-term amounts below are simple equal-installment calculations derived from the published annual tuition (school does not publish a public term-by-term tariff). If the school allows equal instalments, approximate per-term values are: - If billed in two equal instalments: Nursery–K per term ≈ RMB 110,400; Elementary per term ≈ RMB 123,600. - If billed in three equal instalments: Nursery–K per term ≈ RMB 73,600; Elementary per term ≈ RMB 82,400. Other compulsory annual charges - Annual meal fee: RMB 9,935 per year. - Annual school-bus fees by zone: Zone A RMB 13,500; Zone B RMB 17,500; Zone C RMB 19,500. Boarding - 3e is an early years and elementary day school (ages 2–12); no boarding programme or boarding fees are published. Other costs (uniform, activities, deposits, etc.) - No separate uniform price, placement deposit, capital fee, or detailed charges for optional after‑school activities are published on the school's public tuition page. Optional activities are noted as available but without public pricing. Billing schedule, payment terms, refunds and payment methods - The public tuition page lists annual charges but does not publish a detailed billing schedule, payment terms (due dates, instalment plans), refund policy, or accepted payment methods. These items are not publicly stated on the school's tuition and admissions pages. Contact for fee arrangements - For confirmation of payment schedules, refund policies, and accepted payment methods, contact the school's admissions office by telephone or email listed on the admissions page.	Fee details Application fees - One‑time application fee: RMB 800 (listed on registration pages). - Some agent listings show an application fee of USD 150; that agent page also labels the application fee as non‑refundable. Tuition fees by year group (per term and per year) - Elementary (per term): RMB 45,000. Annual equivalent: RMB 90,000. - Junior & Senior High (per term): RMB 48,000. Annual equivalent: RMB 96,000. - Fees are presented both on a per‑term basis (per the school/registration listing) and as annual totals in agent/school fee summaries. Billing schedule and payment terms - Published fee lines show per‑term charges and annual totals; the application fee is a one‑time charge at application. Specific due‑date calendar, installment deadlines, late‑payment penalties, and automatic billing terms are not specified on the public fee listings consulted. Boarding fees (if applicable) - Accommodation is listed as on‑campus; the published school fees state they include workday boarding and meals for day and boarding pupils. No separate line item for a mandatory weekly or full‑boarding surcharge is shown in the cited fee information. Other costs and fees - Textbooks, campus clinic services, and basic accident & medical insurance are included in the listed school fees. - Some agent pages show an additional service/processing fee (example: USD 50). Costs for uniforms, transport (bus), extra‑curricular program fees, deposits, or equipment fees are not itemized in the fee summaries reviewed. Refund information - A school‑level refund policy or detailed refund schedule is not published in the fee summaries and registration material reviewed; the agent listing notes the application fee as non‑refundable. No other refund terms were located in the referenced fee pages. Fee payment options - Fees are quoted in RMB (and shown in USD on some agent pages). Public pages reviewed do not specify exact accepted payment methods (bank transfer, credit card, online portal). Agent listings indicate payments can be handled in USD for international applicants but do not list precise payment channels on the fee summary pages.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements The school is a private boarding school.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options 3e uses Chartwells to provide snacks and lunch for students. Students have Western and Asian meal options. In the Kindergarten campus meals are served in classrooms; in the Elementary campus meals are eaten in the cafeteria with staff assistance. An annual Meal Fee of RMB 9,935 applies for the 2025-2026 academic year.	Food options —
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership 3e International School is a non-profit organization funded through the Jonathan KS Choi Foundation and student tuition.	Governance and ownership The school is privately owned and operated with investment from The Yingcai Group.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details 3e International School operates a dual‑language immersion, project‑based curriculum that splits each school day between English and Mandarin instruction to build bilingual literacy and critical thinking. Core domains taught across stages are English and Mandarin language arts, mathematics, science, creative arts, physical education, and global/cultural/social studies, with explicit attention to social‑emotional (intrapersonal/interpersonal) development and digital skills. The school serves Nursery (age 2), Pre‑Kindergarten (ages 3–4), Kindergarten (age 5) and Elementary (ages 6–12, through Grade 5), with age‑appropriate schedules and half‑day immersion in each language. At elementary level 3e states its curriculum is informed by and aligned with the Chinese National Curriculum, U.S. Common Core, British language frameworks and Singapore Mathematics, delivered through thematic and project work. The school's website presents this as an early years and elementary programme and does not list secondary examination pathways (IB, IGCSE or national secondary qualifications).	Curriculum details Beijing New Talent Academy (北京市新英才学校) is a 15‑year continuous school offering kindergarten through high school; its programme blends China's national curriculum with school‑based and integrated courses and multiple international pathways. The kindergarten runs an “爱与创造” thematic bilingual programme with English led by foreign teachers alongside character, physical and exploratory courses. The primary years follow the national curriculum while adding personalised elective tracks in STEM, arts, language and sports. The junior secondary (grades 7–9) retains the national curriculum as core and uses a “必修+选修+社团” model to strengthen subject foundations, study skills and preparation for international competitions. In senior secondary the school keeps domestic high‑school (高考) courses as the core and offers multiple international qualification routes — IGCSE and A‑Level, AP, Canadian (BC) courses, Hong Kong DSE and specialised international art pathways — giving students both domestic and overseas university exit options.
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning 3e's published curriculum explicitly includes an “Interpersonal & Intrapersonal Skills” strand that aims to develop emotional intelligence, self-awareness, emotion-management and social skills. Classroom teachers and specialist teachers are described as collaborating to support children's social development through cross‑curricular projects and community activities, and the Elementary page states that children's social‑emotional development “remains a key focus.” The school also runs family events and parent “TeaTalk” sessions intended to strengthen home–school partnership in supporting children's social competence.	Social & emotional learning Beijing New Talent Academy describes whole-school character and social development within its curriculum frameworks: elementary curriculum lists ten育人目标 (including interpersonal skills, self-management and teamwork) that are taught across subjects, and the kindergarten uses cross‑discipline thematic projects to develop social and communication skills. The AP/International programmes also reference dedicated “品格” (character) courses alongside academic subjects. The school's Psychology/Research Centre runs psychological education activities and exam‑anxiety workshops for students, and the centre publishes materials used in class to address emotional regulation. The school has also run anti‑bullying lessons and immersive activities through the psychological centre.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) 3e's admissions information states that children with special educational needs (SEN) are considered for enrolment on a case‑by‑case basis; the Administrative Team and Admissions Committee evaluate the level of support required and the school's capacity to provide it. The page notes the school may not be able to accommodate children with significant needs and aims to place only one child with known SEN in any class at intake. 3e does not present itself as a specialist SEN institution on its website, and it does not list specific categories of SEN that it routinely supports.	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language 3e is a dual‑immersion bilingual school with daily English and Chinese instruction and a stated goal of developing bilingual fluency; language development is central to its curriculum. A school news item notes the hiring of additional Chinese Second Language and English Second Language support staff to strengthen language provision, indicating targeted support for learners of additional languages. The website does not publish a separate, detailed EAL policy or a named EAL team page; information about specific EAL programmes or levels of English language support beyond these references is not publicly detailed.	English as an additional language Beijing New Talent Academy publishes several language provisions on its site: a Chinese Language Centre (汉语中心) offering HSK testing and immersion for international students, a bilingual kindergarten that lists both Chinese and foreign lead teachers in each class, and senior programmes (HKDSE/AP) that reference language‑support courses, IELTS training and shared Chinese/English teaching in some classes. These pages indicate the school provides in‑school language services and foreign teachers rather than a separately labelled “EAL” programme. The site does not present a distinct, named EAL policy but does advertise bilingual instruction and targeted language courses.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing 3e's curriculum emphasises intrapersonal development and aims for children to become “emotionally intelligent,” with social and emotional development integrated into classroom learning. News and event items (for example parent TeaTalks and outreach described in the site news) show the school runs family‑facing events and informational sessions that relate to child development and wellbeing. The school's public materials do not, however, specify whether it employs a dedicated mental‑health counsellor or a named school counseling service, and no standalone mental‑health policy is published on the website.	Mental wellbeing The school operates a Psychological Health Education and Counseling Center that offers psychological health education, individual counselling, psychological assessment (including anxiety and depression screening), group courses (e.g., sand‑tray therapy for upper primary), and a published counselling hotline and contact email. The centre also documents crisis‑intervention work and publishes guidance for students and parents about coping and resilience during events such as extended home study. The school's news items describe themed mental‑health workshops (for example, exam‑anxiety series) run by the psychology team.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding 3e's employment and career information states the school takes child protection seriously and that thorough background, reference and police checks are carried out prior to confirmation of employment. The website also highlights physical safety measures such as purpose‑built campuses, age‑appropriate play areas and a centralized air filtration system for indoor air quality. The school does not appear to publish a standalone, detailed safeguarding or child‑protection policy document on its public site; specific operational procedures or named safeguarding officers are not publicly listed.	Safeguarding The school's website reports routine campus safety work and inspections by municipal education authorities, formal procedures for approving and risk‑assessing off‑campus student activities, and in‑school events (law/rights talks) aimed at protecting minors and preventing harm. The site also documents anti‑bullying education activities delivered through the psychology centre and lists practical safety measures (e.g., closed campus management and coordinated patrols) discussed in official safety reviews.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The campus is located next to Si'de Park in Chaoyang District, Beijing. It is a purpose-built campus with expansive natural outdoor space and differentiated age-appropriate playgrounds. Indoor facilities include two large gymnasiums, an art room, a music room and a library. All learning spaces, inside and out, are designed to take best advantage of natural light and resources to stimulate young inquiring minds. A centralized air filtration system maintains indoor AQI below AQI 5 at all times.	Facilities overview Beijing New Talent Academy is a private K-12 boarding school offering A-level and AP curriculums. The school comprises Kindergarten, Elementary School, Junior High, Senior High (Cambridge Center and AP Center), and a Chinese Language Center. The campus is located in Shunyi District, Beijing, in the Central Villa District, just west of the Beijing Capital International Airport. A new campus opened in June 2008 after RMB 460 million was invested, featuring modern classrooms and on-site housing. The school serves about 2300 students aged 2 to 18, with around 100 international students and about 700 teachers and staff, including roughly 50 foreign teachers. Address: No.9 Anhua Street, Shunyi District, Beijing 101300; five kilometers northwest of Guozhan subway station on Line 15.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The campus includes two large gymnasium spaces for physical education. The expansive outdoor space and adjacent Si'de Park provide additional areas for outdoor activity. Facilities are designed to support safe, age-appropriate physical education and team sports. Indoor and outdoor spaces are integrated to facilitate active learning across the day.	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities An art room, a music room and a library are available for academic and creative work. All learning spaces are designed to maximize natural light and to use available resources to stimulate inquiry. The campus supports bilingual English-Chinese learning through integrated classrooms. Classrooms are organized to support collaborative and inquiry-based learning.	Academic facilities Beijing New Talent Academy was founded in 1995 as a K-12 boarding institute. It offers A-level and AP curriculums and includes Cambridge Center and AP Center in the Senior High. The International Department and a Chinese Language Center are part of the school, and BNTA is a Cambridge International Centre. The Shunyi campus near the Beijing Capital International Airport houses modern classrooms and a purpose-built campus.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities After School Activities (ASA) program offers a variety of classes. The ASA program provides opportunities to explore new activities or to continue developing skills in areas of personal interest. The ASA program runs after the regular school day and is optional. These activities are designed to support diverse interests.	Extra curricular facilities The school provides opportunities for academic, artistic, and sporting development.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History 3e International School grew out of a 2004 conversation between Dr Yong Zhao and Gilbert Choy and a subsequent design seminar hosted by the George Lucas Educational Foundation at Skywalker Ranch, which led to the school's founding. The school opened in August 2005 with three pre‑kindergarten children and expanded to include nursery, kindergarten and elementary grades in the following years. Key milestones on the school's timeline include opening elementary grades in 2008, joining the Council of International Schools in 2010, and a revision of its bilingual math curriculum in 2014. In 2017 3e opened a new elementary campus (shared with LFIP), and in 2023 the early years and elementary programs were integrated on a single campus.	History Beijing New Talent Academy (BNTA) is described on the school's English site as having been founded in 1995; the same site also notes a major campus relocation and rebuilding that completed in June 2008 after a substantial investment. The school presents itself as part of a group-operated structure (New Talent / Yingcai-related group) and the official Chinese pages describe the institution as a multi-campus, group-run school with programmes from kindergarten through senior high. Some English-language and education-directory listings emphasize the earlier founding date (1995) while other Chinese-language summaries treat the 2008 campus opening as a key milestone; both points are reported in the school's public materials.
Community	Community 3e describes the school community as a close partnership between school and home, with families joining a shared program of bilingual learning and social development. Family events are scheduled throughout the academic year to promote cultural sharing and interaction between classes and age groups. Recent examples on the school's event calendar and news feed include Explore Day and Families Around the World, and class excursions such as visits to a local animal museum. The school also publishes regular parent-facing items such as testimonials and event summaries to keep the community informed.	Community BNTA's published material emphasizes regular family–school interaction and an active on-campus life that includes open days, classroom visits, performances and sports events; the school uses WeChat and DingTalk groups and weekly class reports to keep parents updated. The English site also notes an international student cohort and the presence of an international department and language centre, which the school uses to support cross‑cultural activities. School news posts describe recurring cultural and community events such as parent open days, classroom demonstrations, and occasional themed ‘parent–school' meetings that invite direct dialogue between staff and families.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The school's parent body is organized as a Parent Council made up of parents representing the whole student population; the Council's stated mission is to engage representative parents, foster community relations, leverage parents' expertise, and structure fundraising for school or charity purposes. The Parent Council represents parent perspectives to the school and helps coordinate community connections and volunteer efforts. 3e runs a monthly series called Tea Talks in which staff and invited community members present on topics such as child development, parenting and health care to share resources with families. The Council and school calendar also support signature family events—examples on the site include Explore Day, Families Around the World, and seasonal activities (alumni and parent accounts mention events such as a Winter Bazaar). For current membership, meeting times and active subgroups, the school's Community or Events pages provide the latest details.	Parent teacher association The school describes a formal parent committee (家委会) in each division that acts as a bridge between families and school leadership; these committees represent parents' views and propose practical suggestions to the school. Regular interaction formats named on the school site include collective parent meetings, one‑to‑one conferences, “parent open day” classroom visits, and specially labelled sessions such as parent “恳谈日” (discussion day), “赞美日” (praise day) and “吐槽日” (feedback/complaint day). BNTA also runs parent‑facing programmes called “家长课堂,” where parents (including those with specialist backgrounds) are invited to give talks or workshops for students. Daily and weekly communications—class newsletters and teacher updates via WeChat/DingTalk—are used alongside these events so the parent committee and school staff can follow up on issues and proposals.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The school teaches in English and Mandarin. Language Arts are bilingual, with the goal of fluent communication in English and Mandarin, including listening, speaking, reading, writing, and technology and media. Mathematics and science are primary strands, with sub-strands such as number sense, algebra, geometry, measurement, and probability; and the curriculum emphasizes critical thinking and knowledge application. Strong foundations in cognitive development support these areas, including emphasis on critical thinking, science, and mathematics.	Academic & intellectual Beijing New Talent Academy is a K-12 private boarding school with an International Department and an official Cambridge International Centre. It offers Cambridge international pathways and an AP Center, alongside a Chinese Language Center that serves international students. The school serves students from Kindergarten through Senior High, presenting a blended approach that integrates Chinese and Western educational traditions to develop knowledge, skills, and global-minded citizenship.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative There is an emphasis on the arts, including both visual and performing arts. A full‑time visual arts specialist supports the art and music curriculum, and art and music are taught in English. Age‑appropriate experiences include drawing, painting, sculpture, mosaics, collage, as well as singing, dancing, drama, and use of musical instruments.	Arts & creative Arts and physical education are organized under BNTA's arts and sports curriculum. The Physical Education and Health curriculum follows the national standard, with age-appropriate weekly class schedules and offerings such as basketball, badminton, and athletics. The Music program centers on chorus and performance, with instruments including wind instruments and ukulele, and ensembles participate in regional arts events. Visual arts include painting and pottery, and calligraphy, dance, and piano are incorporated across grade levels.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Classes are conducted in English and Mandarin with equal time devoted to each language. The program includes Global, Cultural & Social Studies, focusing on culture, geography, history, economics and decision‑making. The school's goal is to empower children to explore, experiment and express themselves in a nurturing environment, with social competence and appreciation of other cultures as important components.	Cultural & language The Chinese Language Center (CLC) at BNTA, authorized to host HSK exams on site, welcomes international students aged 10–18 and organizes language and academic classes according to students' proficiency and capability, with an immersion learning environment and personalized study plans. The school has established a Language School Team to enhance students' logical abilities and broaden global cultural horizons, supporting success in language Olympiads. BNTA also positions itself with a Cambridge International Centre and an aspiring bilingual/ multilingual framework to support cultural and language learning.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies The After School Activities (ASA) program runs from 3:35 to 4:25 pm, with term-by-term registration. Each activity is offered once per week for approximately ten weeks. ASA provides a wide range of classes, consistently including sports, dance, music, art, and academic and cultural immersion, offered through a balance of English and Chinese instruction.	Social & hobbies Students participate in a range of clubs and creative activities, including a micro-film club and other student-led projects; the school showcases art-related activities like classroom exhibitions and visits to cultural institutions, reflecting a culture of creativity and peer collaboration. The campus culture features reports and posts about artistic projects, film-making, and student works, illustrating a focus on creative expression beyond academics.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service The school conducts environmental and community education initiatives, such as the theme 'Beautiful Earth, My Actions,' which organizes activities across classes to promote environmental awareness and hands-on ecological engagement. Additional BNTA coverage highlights environmental exhibitions and cross-disciplinary art-science initiatives that emphasize sustainable practices and community involvement.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional BNTA emphasizes leadership and professional development through student-led language initiatives and participation in national and international competitions. The Language School Team, formed in November 2023, aims to strengthen students' language skills and cultural awareness and to support high performance in language Olympiads. The school also maintains competitive IT and robotics programs, with teams achieving national and international results, including WWDC Swift Student Challenge global winning work and high placements in NOC and MATE competitions.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing The campus is located next to Si'de Park and features expansive natural outdoor space. Indoor facilities include two large gymnasium spaces, an art room, a music room and a library, with learning spaces designed to maximize natural light. A centralized air filtration system keeps indoor air quality at a high standard.	Lifestyle & wellbeing The艺体课程 integrate physical education, arts, and music as core elements of daily life. The national PE curriculum sets a structure for weekly physical activity, with age-appropriate class frequencies and a range of sports; music, dance, and arts education promote aesthetics, discipline, and self-expression. The piano program runs across kindergarten through high school, and visual arts, calligraphy, ceramics, and other creative subjects are offered to nurture wellbeing and artistic growth.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision The school teaches in English and Mandarin. The Language Arts curriculum aims for fluent communication in English and Mandarin, including listening, speaking, reading, writing and media literacy. Arts and Music instruction are taught in English by full-time specialists. The curriculum emphasizes bilingual development and cross-cultural understanding.	Language provision The school operates Cambridge Center and AP Center for senior-high pathways and maintains a Chinese Language Center for Chinese language study.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The school provides bilingual dual-language immersion in English and Mandarin. English Language Arts and Mandarin Language Arts are taught as part of the bilingual program. The program serves Nursery through Elementary levels. Nursery: 2 years old by August 31; Pre-Kindergarten: 3 years old by August 31; Kindergarten: 5 years old by August 31; Elementary: 6–12 years old.	Bilingual teaching The school has a bilingual kindergarten on campus for children aged 1.5 to 6 years.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs The school offers full immersion in English and Mandarin. In the morning, English immersion covers English Language Arts, Literacy, Mathematics and Science, with Specialist Classes in Creative Arts, Physical Development, Music and Library once or twice per week. In the afternoon, Mandarin immersion covers Chinese Language Arts, Literacy, Mathematics, Global, Social and Cultural Studies. An After School Activities (ASA) program is available.	Immersion programs The Chinese Language Center provides an immersion language environment for international students aged 10 to 18 and administers HSK exams on site, authorized by Hanban.
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards No school-level awards are listed on 3e International School's website for the past five years (January 1, 2021–January 1, 2026).	Awards On the school website I found one institution‑level award/recognition explicitly described within the past several years: - "The Most Active in Cambridge Professional Development Training in East Asia" (Cambridge teacher professional‑development award) — the school states that, because a high proportion of its teachers participate in Cambridge professional development (online and offline), the Cambridge Assessment International Education recognised the school/centre with a "Cambridge teacher professional development" award (named on the site as The Most Active in Cambridge Professional Development Training in East Asia). Significance: this is presented as an institutional recognition from Cambridge Assessment for the school's investment in teacher professional development. The school website describes this recognition but does not give a specific award date on the page. I did not find other awards given to the school (as the institutional recipient) in the last five years on the school website. The site contains many dated items celebrating student achievements (Cambridge "Top in the World"/"China top" awards, competition results, scholarship totals, etc.), but those are awarded to individual students; per your instruction I have not listed student awards here. If you would like, I can extract a separate list of recent student awards reported on the site (with dates and citations). If you want me to expand any item with the exact page text or screenshots, or to search external sources for independent confirmation (for example, Cambridge or College Board directories), tell me which you'd prefer and I will look those up and add precise citations.
Accreditations	Accreditations 1) Council of International Schools (CIS) — The school's website lists "Council of International Schools membership" in its History timeline (noting membership from 2010). This indicates the school is a member of the global CIS community; CIS also operates a separate international accreditation process that schools may undertake to demonstrate alignment with international-school standards.	Accreditations I used the school's official site at https://www.bjnewtalent.com (your provided URL bjnewstalent.com did not show the school's pages). The school's website lists the following authorizations/registrations: - Cambridge Assessment International Education (CIE) — Beijing New Talent Academy's "Cambridge International Centre" is described on the school website as an authorized Cambridge centre that offers IGCSE and A‑Level courses. Significance: this authorization means the school is approved to deliver Cambridge international qualifications (IGCSE/A‑Level) and to enter students for Cambridge examinations. - College Board / AP registration (CEEB Code 694574) — the site states the school's AP International Center is registered/authorized by the College Board (it also publishes the school CEEB code). Significance: College Board authorization is required for a school to offer official AP courses and to register AP students/exams; the CEEB code is used by US colleges for applications and test reporting. - Domestic registration for local high‑school admissions (中招代码 213008) — the website lists a domestic high‑school enrollment code (中招代码 213008) for the school's domestic high‑school program. Significance: this indicates the school is registered/recognised in the local (Beijing) student enrollment / admissions system for domestic high‑school placement. Notes: the site also describes other program recognitions (for example HKDSE delivery and partnerships for Canadian curriculum pathways) and Cambridge‑related memberships/recognitions (e.g., being part of the Cambridge School Development Community). Those appear as programme authorisations, partnerships, or community memberships on the school website rather than separate external accreditations; details and context are on the pages cited above.
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Initial research and contact: Review 3e's admissions pages and curriculum to confirm the school fits your child's age and language needs. If you want to see the campus, book a tour through 3e's OpenApply visit page — families who visit meet the Director of Admissions and receive further practical details about documentation and fees. 2. Check age and eligibility rules: Confirm your child meets 3e's September 1 cut-off date for the intended intake year (for example, children must be 2 years old before 1 September for Nursery, 6 before 1 September for Grade 1, etc.). Elementary (Grades 1–5) is recognized as a foreign-school program and has passport/visa eligibility conditions; Early Years accepts Chinese and foreign passport holders. If your child's passport/visa situation is atypical (for example, foreign passport without a China visa), 3e may need to apply for authorization from the Beijing Municipal Education Commission on your behalf. 3. Create an OpenApply account and begin the online application: 3e uses OpenApply for applications; start by creating an account and completing the applicant and parent sections online. The online form asks for birthdate, desired entry year/grade and uploads for required documents (child photo, passport, visa, mainland household registration where relevant). Keep your OpenApply username and password and monitor application progress through that platform. 4. Pay the application fee and submit supporting documents: The application is not processed until the non‑refundable application fee (¥2,800 RMB) and required supporting documents are received. Typical required uploads shown on the OpenApply form include a current passport/ID photo, the child's passport, visa, and for mainland applicants the household registration (hukou); Hong Kong/Macao/Taiwan applicants are asked to submit passport, travel permit and resident ID card copies. Confirm the exact list of documents with admissions before submission to avoid delays. 5. Admissions interview and assessment: All children are required to attend an admissions interview; for Elementary applicants, previous school records are required and an interview or assessment may also be necessary to determine grade placement and bilingual readiness. If your child has limited exposure to English or Chinese, the admissions team discusses language support options during the interview. Expect the interview to cover language, social readiness and curriculum fit; contact the Director of Admissions for guidance about preparing your child. 6. Special educational needs disclosure and support planning: If your child has special educational needs (SEN), inform the admissions team early and provide relevant evaluations so the Administrative Team and Admissions Committee can assess the application on a case-by-case basis. 3e aims to place only one child with known SEN in a class at intake and may not be able to accommodate significant needs; where additional support (aide, therapy, consultation) is required, this is arranged cooperatively but is generally at the parents' cost. Be prepared to discuss realistic support plans and associated costs before accepting an offer. 7. Offer, enrolment and practical arrangements: Offers are made based on space availability and in accordance with the school's admissions policies; 3e accepts applications throughout the school year but cannot guarantee space. If an offer is made you will receive instructions on acceptance steps (contract/deposit), meal arrangement and optional services such as school bus — note the school provides bus zones with different annual fees. Confirm deadlines for returning signed enrolment paperwork and for paying any deposit to secure the place. 8. Final pre-start checks: Before your child starts, complete required health and enrolment forms, communicate any allergy or medical information to the Director of Admissions and School Nurse, and arrange bus stops if needed (bus routes operate mainly within Chaoyang district). If parental or diplomatic discounts are relevant (see scholarship/discount notes), confirm the documentation needed to apply these discounts during enrolment. Keep the admissions office contact details handy for any late paperwork or visa/authorization follow-up.	Admissions 1. Prepare and submit the application form and required documents. Parents should complete the school's international application form (available from the school's admissions office or website) and include a recent passport photo. The school requires the applicant's passport (original for inspection and a photocopy), current visa or residence permit, and the previous school's transcript and conduct report in Chinese or English (sealed or signed). These document requirements and the application timelines are described on the school's admissions pages; check the latest version before you apply. 2. Note application timing and fees. The school's published windows for external intake have historically included a fall and a spring intake (examples cited: April 15–Aug 25 for fall and Nov 15–Feb 20 for spring), and there is a one‑time application fee (sources show either RMB ¥800 or an equivalent USD application charge listed by third‑party agents — confirm the current amount with the school). Parents should plan to submit materials early in the window because testing and interviews are arranged in application order. 3. Testing and interview / placement. After documents are received, students are normally scheduled for a written test and an interview; the school evaluates language level and academic knowledge to place students into the appropriate track (domestic class, Cambridge/IGCSE–A Level, or AP pathways). Parents should expect the school to use test results plus transcripts and interview performance to determine grade placement and whether additional language support or bridging is required. If you have recent standardized test scores or school reports in English or Chinese, bring them to the interview to help placement. 4. Admissions decision and seat reservation. The school issues an offer after review of tests and materials; offers commonly require a timely reply and payment of a deposit or registration fee to hold the place. Parents should ask at the time of the offer about the amount and refund conditions of any deposit, the full tuition payment schedule, and what is included in the tuition package (for example, published information states tuition usually covers textbooks, campus clinic, basic accident/medical insurance, and weekday boarding/meals). Keep written confirmation of dates and amounts. 5. Visa, residence permit and health checks. For non‑Chinese nationals, the school will need copies of the student's passport and visa/residence permit; parents should start visa procedures early and confirm any school‑issued documents needed for a student X‑ or S‑type visa or residence permit. Also check China's current entry, medical check, and vaccination requirements for school enrollment — some elements (health checks or medical records) are typically part of registration. Ask the admissions office which documents they will return and which they will retain for records. 6. Boarding, daily logistics and orientation. If the student will board, parents should confirm boarding fees (if separate), rooming policy, what meals are included, and the school's weekend/holiday procedures. The school publishes that tuition packages for boarding students have covered weekday boarding and meals in prior descriptions, but boarding rules, curfew, laundry, and supervision details change — request a boarding handbook and sample weekly timetable. Attend the orientation meeting so you and your child understand the school routines, health services, and disciplinary code. 7. Curriculum track selection and internal priorities. The school operates multiple curricular tracks (Chinese domestic curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE/A Level and AP pathways); in some centers the school gives priority to internal students for places in specific centers and then opens remaining places to external applicants. Parents should ask which track the offer refers to, whether the student will “join a domestic class” or an international center class, and what the expectations are for language and exam preparation. If your child aims for a particular program (IGCSE/A Level or AP), request the program start date and any preparatory course recommendations. 8. Final enrollment and annual re‑registration. After payment and registration, expect an annual re‑registration process (schools with scholarship programmes and competitive tracks often require reapplication for scholarships and revalidation of status each year). Keep copies of receipts and the school's enrollment agreement, and confirm refund and withdrawal deadlines in writing in case your family circumstances change. For anything not clearly stated online, contact the admissions office directly for a written clarification before you sign.
Scholarships	Scholarships 3e does offer scholarship opportunities specifically for the Elementary program: these scholarships provide a partial discount against Elementary tuition and are awarded depending on space availability, entrance requirements and the admissions assessment. The Elementary page also notes that diplomatic passport holders may be eligible for a discount under the school's diplomatic discount policies. The website does not publish fixed scholarship amounts or an open application form for scholarships; for eligibility details, application timing and how awards are decided you should contact the admissions office directly at admissions@3einternationalschool.org. For reference, 3e's published 2025–2026 fees show annual tuition levels (Nursery–Kindergarten ¥220,800; Elementary ¥247,200), an annual meal fee (¥9,935) and annual school-bus fees by zone (Zone A ¥13,500; Zone B ¥17,500; Zone C ¥19,500) — the admissions team can confirm whether a particular scholarship or discount applies to these published fees.	Scholarships The school operates several scholarship mechanisms and a formal internal scholarship application process. The school's published scholarship page describes academic scholarships for current students (awarded in grades 9–11 to offset the next academic year's tuition) and a graduate scholarship that, for qualifying 12th‑grade students who receive formal offers from specified universities, refunds the 12th‑grade tuition for that year. Scholarship awards are administered by a scholarship review committee; applications require supporting documents (official test scores or language exam results, school transcripts, a personal statement, recommendation letters, and certificates of awards) and must be submitted by the stated deadline (the school page lists June 30 for some internal applications). Scholarships granted by the school are applied as reductions against tuition and normally require annual reapplication or review to continue. There are also merit‑based entrance and enrolment scholarships reported in education outlets and school admission summaries (examples include tiered fee waivers tied to specific exam score cutoffs reported for some intake years). These third‑party reports indicate the school has, at times, offered full or partial fee waivers to very high‑scoring applicants, but the exact score bands, amount of fee waiver, and whether such schemes apply to a given intake year vary and are not always formalized on the main English admissions pages — treat those reports as indicative and verify the current policy directly with admissions. For the clearest, up‑to‑date information about available awards, the review committee's criteria, application deadlines and required documents, contact the school's scholarship or admissions office (emails and phone contacts are listed on the school site and admissions listings).
Waitlist	Waitlist 3e's public admissions materials state that applications are accepted throughout the year and that spaces are offered based on availability, but the school does not publish a formal public waitlist procedure on its admissions pages. The website and OpenApply materials emphasise that places are offered in accordance with admissions policies and space availability; they do not describe a ranked waitlist or a standard wait-pool process. If you are unable to secure a place at application time, contact admissions (admissions@3einternationalschool.org or +86 10 6437 3344) to ask whether the school maintains an internal wait pool, how families are notified if a place opens, and whether the school can hold your application active for future vacancies.	Waitlist Publicly available information does not show a formal, published “waitlist” process with a public queue number; instead, the school's external materials indicate that written tests and interviews are scheduled in the order applications arrive and that some internal students are given priority for places in particular centers. That phrasing implies offers are made by availability and merit rather than via a standardized online waitlist that publishes rank or wait time. If a grade or program is full, families should ask admissions whether the school keeps an internal pool of alternates, how long that pool typically lasts, and whether a deposit or reply deadline would convert an alternate status into a confirmed place. Because practices can change from year to year, I recommend contacting the admissions office directly to learn the school's current policy for the cohort and grade you are applying to.
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