Beanstalk International Bilingual School - Shunyi vs International School of Beijing

	B Beanstalk International Bilingual School - Shunyi Beijing, China	I International School of Beijing Beijing, China
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year RMB 209,750 - 278,000	Fees / year RMB 150,900 - 356,000
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 2 - 19 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Chinese National Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 521	Pupils 1,809
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 22
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Mandarin	Instruction language English, Mandarin
Opened	Opened 2009	Opened 1980
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Beanstalk International Bilingual School — Shunyi (Tianzhu) Campus is at No. 15 Liyuan Street, Tianzhu, Shunyi District, Beijing. The campus is close to Beijing Capital International Airport and the Beijing International Exhibition Center, making it convenient for families who travel by air. The website lists the campus size and basic facilities (tennis court, indoor stadium, library, etc.).	Location ISB's campus is in the Tianzhu / Capital Paradise area of Shunyi District at No. 10 An Hua Street, northeast Beijing — a neighbourhood that hosts several international schools and expatriate residential compounds. The campus is primarily accessed by car or taxi (Didi); event and visitor guidance refers people to the North Gate and notes limited on‑campus parking. It is roughly 25–35 km from central Beijing depending on route and traffic, so many families plan commute times around peak hours.
Stages	Stages The school offers around 15 years of education from kindergarten through senior high (ages shown as 2–18) and is accredited for the IB Primary Years (PYP), Middle Years (MYP) and Diploma (DP) programmes. This covers Early Years/Kindergarten, Primary (PYP), Middle (MYP) and Senior/Pre‑University (DP) levels.	Stages ISB serves Early Years through Grade 12 and is organised into Early Years, Elementary, Middle and High School divisions (EY2–Grade 12). Placement and age guidelines are set out in the school's admissions/placement information.
School type	School type The Shunyi campus is a bilingual IB day school and is part of the Beanstalk Education Group. The Shunyi site page does not advertise boarding; a different BIBS campus (Huairou) is described as developing a boarding provision.	School type ISB is an independent, non-profit, co-educational day school (no boarding). It is an IB World School offering programmes through high school.
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Additional learning support	Additional learning support The Student Welfare and Development Department includes school psychologists and learning‑support staff; homeroom teachers (elementary) and grade‑level Personal Tutors (middle/high) are the first points of contact for concerns. The school runs Social Emotional Learning programmes (noted for Years 6–10) and refers specific issues to the Student Welfare team.	Additional learning support ISB runs Student Support services that include Learning Support and English-as-an-Additional-Language (EAL) provision; the school publishes Learning Support and Language Support policies and assesses individual needs as part of admissions and ongoing support. For specifics about levels of provision or complex needs, the admissions or Student Support team should be contacted directly.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation The school is based in Beijing, China, and is operated under the Beanstalk Education Group.	Country affiliation ISB does not have an official national affiliation — it operates as an international school serving an expatriate and international community. It is authorised to deliver IB programmes.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation The campus website does not indicate any religious affiliation.	Religious affiliation The school is non‑religious / nondenominational and does not have a faith affiliation.
School day structure	School day structure The school website and the public admissions FAQ do not publish a daily start/end timetable or detailed break/lunch times for the Shunyi campus. For exact school‑day hours and a sample timetable, the admissions office (bibsadmissions‑sy@bibs.com.cn) should be contacted.	School day structure A typical school day is reported to run roughly 08:20–15:20 (times can vary by division and year). ISB's academic year normally starts in early August and finishes in early–mid June; exact term dates and daily timetables are published on the school calendar each year.
Bus service details	Bus service details The campus website and admissions FAQ do not provide published details of a school bus service or external transport provider for the Shunyi campus. If you need transport routes, pick‑up/drop‑off locations, or provider names and costs, contact the admissions team directly — they can confirm whether a bus service is available and share routes and arrangements.	Bus service details ISB coordinates an optional, contracted school-bus service for families; routes, door‑to‑door coverage and annual fees vary by distance and are arranged through the school or its transport contractor. Bus places are optional, subject to route availability, and require parent sign-up and payment — families should check the current routes, fees and sign-up process with ISB Admissions or Transport.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Registration Fee - One‑off application / registration fee: RMB 2,200 (charged at application/acceptance). Tuition — Shunyi (annual and per‑term illustration) - Pre‑school / Kindergarten (学前班): RMB 209,750 per year (annual). - Primary (Grade 1–5): RMB 256,000 per year (annual). - Middle & High (Grade 6–12): RMB 278,000 per year (annual). - Note on per‑term: the figures above are published as annual tuition. If invoiced in two terms, the simple arithmetic split per term would be (annual ÷ 2) — use that only as an illustration unless you have the school invoice showing term billing. What the tuition typically includes / excludes - Tuition figures are commonly reported as including on‑site lunch/meal provision. Additional optional services (school bus, boarding, extra‑curricular program costs, external exam fees) are usually charged separately. Optional / Other fees - School uniform (full set): around RMB 2,500 (one‑off purchase). - School bus (optional): typical ranges reported RMB 8,000–26,000 per year depending on route; common ranges for Shunyi listings are roughly RMB 10,000–20,000 per year. - Boarding / accommodation (where offered for eligible grades): Shunyi campus reported boarding options with typical annual charges around RMB 40,000 per year (3‑person room) and RMB 45,000 per year (2‑person room). Availability is usually for higher grades and is campus/room‑type dependent. Billing schedule and payment terms - Published summaries for the school group show tuition quoted as annual amounts; practice at comparable Beijing international schools is to issue an invoice for the full academic year with specified payment deadlines (often prior to term start) or allow staged payments — verify the invoice terms for exact deadlines. Refunds and deposits - No centrally published, detailed refund policy for Shunyi tuition and deposits was located in publicly available admissions materials. Registration/application fees are commonly treated as non‑refundable in the sector; refundable deposits (where used) are normally subject to deduction for fees or damages in exit procedures — confirm final terms on the school invoice or contract. Payment methods (typical options used by schools in China) - Common payment channels for international school tuition: domestic bank transfer, international wire (SWIFT), and often school invoicing for corporate payment. Credit card / online‑payment options vary by school and may incur fees; Alipay/WeChat options are used by some schools. Check the invoice for the accepted options and required remittance details. (Amounts shown are the commonly reported published tuition and ancillary fee levels for the Shunyi/Tianzhu campus in the current 2025–2026 reporting cycle.)	Fee details Application fees - Non-refundable Application Fee: RMB 2,800 (applies for the academic year of application only). One-time and prepayment fees - One-time Entry Tuition Fee (new students): RMB 15,000. Due at the same time as Tuition Fees. - Non-refundable Tuition Prepayment Fee: RMB 30,000 required to secure a place; this prepayment is applied against the annual tuition. Due dates: re-enrolling students on or before March 20, 2025; newly enrolled students within 7 calendar days of the invoice date. Tuition fees (annual) by year group - Early Years (EY2) Half Day: RMB 150,900. - Early Years (EY2) Full Day: RMB 245,900. - Early Years (EY3): RMB 246,900. - Early Years (EY4): RMB 249,900. - Kindergarten (KG): RMB 292,300. - Grade 1: RMB 297,500. - Grade 2: RMB 299,900. - Grades 3–5: RMB 303,900. - Grades 6–8: RMB 322,900. - Grades 9–10: RMB 345,000. - Grades 11–12: RMB 356,000. Billing schedule and payment terms - Annual tuition invoices: re-enrolling students due on or before June 1, 2025; newly enrolled students due within 20 calendar days of the invoice date. - Installment plans (available on a needs basis and subject to conditions): Two-Installment Plan — payments due June 1 and October 1, 2025; Four-Installment Plan — payments due June 1, August 1, September 1, and October 1, 2025. Application to use an installment plan must be submitted by May 20, 2025. A late payment surcharge of 2% per month, compounded monthly, applies to overdue fees. - Pro-rated fees for late entry are applied by quarter (minimum one quarter charged): Quarter 1 = 100%; Quarter 2 = 75%; Quarter 3 = 50%; Quarter 4 = 25% of annual fees. Boarding - ISB operates as a day school; no boarding fees are published for ISB. Other costs - Annual optional bus/transportation: RMB 16,500 to RMB 26,800 depending on distance (2025–2026). The Transportation Fee applies only to students who register for the service. - The publicly posted schedule does not list set amounts for uniforms, daily lunch, specific co-curricular or instrument hire fees; such ancillary charges may be invoiced separately. Refund information - Application Fee and Tuition Prepayment Fee are NOT refundable. Tuition refund deadlines: full-year tuition (less the non-refundable Tuition Prepayment Fee) refundable if withdrawal is received on or before July 1, 2025; tuition for the second semester refundable if withdrawal is received on or before November 1, 2025. Entry Tuition Fee refundable only if withdrawal is received by July 1, 2025 for Semester 1 starters or by November 1, 2025 for Semester 2 starters. Transportation refunds follow a short-window scale; fapiao must be returned for refunds. Fee payment options - Payments must be made by bank transfer (invoices are issued in RMB only). No cash payments are accepted. USD payments are converted to RMB at the Bank of China middle rate at time of receipt; all bank charges are the payer's responsibility. Bank details are printed on invoices and are available from the Business Office.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options —	Food options There is an on-campus cafeteria for the Elementary and Middle/High School divisions.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is part of Beanstalk Education Group and is IB PYP, MYP, and DP accredited and WASC approved.	Governance and ownership ISB is a non-profit school governed by a 12-member Board of Trustees elected and nominated by the parent community.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Beanstalk International Bilingual School (Shunyi) integrates the Chinese National Education Program with IB inquiry- and project-based approaches to deliver a bilingual “BIBS+” pathway across 15 years of education from kindergarten through senior high. For early years (BIK, roughly ages 2–5) the school uses a balanced/early‑years programme that draws on PYP concepts with bilingual immersion. Primary students (about ages 6–12, elementary/G1–G6) follow the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), teaching core subjects through inquiry in both English and Chinese. Middle school (IB MYP, roughly ages 11–16, G6–G9/G10) continues the MYP framework with subject-based learning, interdisciplinary projects and bilingual delivery. Senior high (G11–G12, ages 16–19) offers the IB Diploma Programme (DP); the campus is WASC‑approved and issues a senior‑high diploma described as equivalent to a US high‑school diploma, with college counselling for university placement.	Curriculum details ISB delivers an International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum from Early Years through Grade 12: Primary follows the PYP, Middle School follows the MYP (typically Grades 6–10), and Grades 11–12 offer the IB Diploma Programme. High school students may pursue the full IB Diploma in Grades 11–12 or take individual IB courses alongside ISB's own High School Diploma; graduation requires a minimum of 24 credits. ISB's High School Diploma is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and the Council of International Schools (CIS) and is recognized by China's NCCT. In Grades 9–10 students follow a broad academic program (English, mathematics, sciences, individuals & societies, world languages/EAL, PE) with room for electives to prepare for DP pathway decisions. Across all stages the school integrates Chinese language learning, STEAM, arts, service learning and extensive co‑curricular options, and the high school offers a Pathways program allowing combinations of DP and non‑DP courses with microcredentials/Impact Certificate opportunities.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is described as a core part of the BIBS curriculum and is integrated into the Elementary programme. The site states that Years 6–10 receive a special SEL programme developed by the school psychologists to cover relationships and emotional development. The Student Welfare and Development Department is said to include psychologists and learning‑support staff who deliver or refer SEL work as needed. The school notes that SEL work has been a particular focus during and after COVID‑19 to meet student needs. Source: school Student Welfare & Pastoral Care page.	Social & emotional learning ISB describes an EY–12 Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) programme built around five competencies: Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Social-Cultural Competence, Nurturing Relationships and Purposeful Action. SEL is delivered through classroom integration, Elementary morning meetings and a Middle/High School mentoring programme, and is intended to be embedded across subjects rather than taught as a separate ‘detour' from academics. The school references research and uses Tripod's 7Cs framework to guide teacher practice and care for students. ISB explicitly values student voice, partnerships with families, resilience and emotional safety as part of its SEL approach. These details are published on ISB's curriculum SEL philosophy page.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) The school's Student Welfare and Development Department is described as including psychologists and learning‑support staff, and grade‑level leaders/personal tutors are used to manage and refer student issues. The website explains that particular concerns are initially managed by Grade Level Leaders and then referred to the Student Welfare Department as required. The site does not list specific categories of special educational needs (for example, dyslexia, autism spectrum, ADHD) that the school can support, nor does it state that BIBS Shunyi is a specialist SEN institution. Therefore the school does not publicly disclose detailed information about which precise SEN conditions it supports. Source: Student Welfare & Pastoral Care page.	Special educational needs (SEN) ISB's Student Support Services state the school enrolls students with mild, moderate and intensive learning needs and lists learning support teachers, EAL teachers, instructional assistants, a school psychologist, speech-language pathologists and an on-site private occupational therapist as part of the support team. The school describes targeted, evidence-based interventions, a comprehensive referral process, curriculum modification where necessary, and a Life Centered Education (LCE) class for students with intellectual disabilities in grades K–8 staffed by special education teachers and instructional assistants. ISB's FAQ and admissions guidance note that admission of students requiring support depends on available space and the school's ability to provide necessary resources. The Student Support pages also state that fees may apply for intensive-class tuition or a 1:1 teaching assistant. ISB's Student Support Services page provides these details.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The school describes a bilingual approach and notes the use of native English‑speaking teachers as part of its programmes on the Shunyi site. The site does not, however, set out a specific EAL/ESL programme, dedicated EAL staff, or explicit EAL entry/withdrawal support on the publicly available pages. Consequently, the school does not publicly disclose detailed information about targeted EAL provision on the Shunyi English website. Source for bilingual/native teachers statement: school homepage; absence of EAL programme details: Student Welfare/Core Curriculum pages.	English as an additional language ISB provides EAL support from Kindergarten through Grade 10 and, in High School, offers fully credited EAL courses aligned with Common Core ELA standards for reading, writing, listening, speaking and language. The high‑school EAL model is described as subject-specific and designed to foster independence, academic vocabulary, reading comprehension and writing skills; students exit EAL when multiple measures indicate a high level of English proficiency. EAL and classroom teachers collaborate to make grade-level curriculum accessible, and proficiency is assessed with multiple data points (for example WIDA and MAP are mentioned). These provisions are described in ISB's Student Support / High School course guide pages.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing The school states that its Student Welfare and Development Department includes psychologists who deliver SEL classes and respond to student needs, with a focus on communication with parents and referral processes for more complex issues. It explains that in Elementary the homeroom teacher is the first contact for care and that at Middle/High School personal tutors and Grade Level Leaders provide continuity of care. The site explicitly notes increased demands on school psychologists during the COVID‑19 period and the provision of a psychologist‑developed programme for Years 6–10. The website does not publish a full description of any external clinical services or a detailed mental‑health policy for students. Source: Student Welfare & Pastoral Care page.	Mental wellbeing ISB's Counseling Department states it provides developmentally appropriate, student-centred counselling through classroom lessons, small groups and individual work, and that counselors lead SEL and health initiatives in each school section. Counselors also offer workshops, parent education, mediation and stress-management support, and they form part of the school's Crisis Response Team; the school notes that families may be referred to external services when more in-depth therapeutic support is required. The Student Support Services page frames these counselling services as part of a wider network (including SLPs and a school psychologist) that aims to promote students' social-emotional development. These counselling and student-support descriptions are published on ISB's curriculum and student support pages.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding The school does not publicly disclose information regarding safeguarding and child protection on the English Shunyi campus website.	Safeguarding ISB publishes a Child Safeguarding Handbook and describes a safeguarding system that includes rigorous staff recruitment and vetting, criminal-background checks, an employee Code of Conduct, annual safeguarding training for staff and contractors, and policies for identifying and responding to children in need of protection. The school links its safeguarding work with its SEL curriculum and describes access and campus‑use guidelines for parents and visitors. ISB's safeguarding pages also reference external accreditation feedback (an independent accreditor's 2023 comment) and provide downloadable child-protection information. These safeguarding measures and policies are set out on ISB's Safeguarding page.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The BIBS Shunyi Tianzhu Campus was founded in 2009. The campus covers more than 7,000 square meters. It provides a tennis court, a library, an indoor stadium, an outdoor playground, a roofed basketball court, a video workshop, a science lab, a soundproof music room, a dancing and theatre studio, and a café corner, along with a large outdoor area. The campus serves more than 600 people (teachers and students), and the teacher-student ratio is 1:5 with class sizes of 22. The campus offers 15 years of education from kindergarten to senior high school and is IB PYP, MYP and DP accredited and WASC approved.	Facilities overview ISB is a fully accredited non-profit private school in Beijing serving students from Early Years through Grade 12. The campus spans 32 acres and includes Library Media Centers, two Performing Arts Centers, and two purpose-built sports domes. The campus features a 665-seat sports stadium and dedicated spaces for arts, science, and language learning. ISB serves around 1,800 students with a 1:8 faculty-to-student ratio.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The campus provides sports facilities including a tennis court, an indoor stadium, and a roofed basketball court. It also features outdoor spaces suitable for various physical activities and recreation.	Sports facilities ISB has two purpose-built sports domes and a 665-seat sports stadium. These facilities support a broad athletics program as part of ISB's cocurricular offerings.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Beanstalk integrates the core curriculum of the National Education Program with the International Baccalaureate inquiry and project-based teaching concepts. It blends Chinese and Western education concepts and includes the BIBS+ exploratory bilingual course. The Shunyi campus is IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and IB Diploma Programme (DP) accredited and is a WASC approved school. It offers a senior high diploma equivalent to United States native high schools and provides 15 years of education from kindergarten to senior high school.	Academic facilities ISB operates one of the region's leading international school Chinese language programs from Early Years to Grade 12. In Elementary School, ISB offers a Dual Language Program to develop proficiency in speaking and writing in two languages and cultures. ISB has its own Chinese Language and Culture Center and offers Chinese language accelerator programs. ISB offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (full diploma) and the ISB Pathways Program, and runs a 1:1 MacBook laptop program. World Languages include Chinese, French & Spanish.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Extracurricular Activities are listed under the Extracurricular Activities page. The page includes materials labeled ASA, linked as a PDF, indicating after-school activity content. The page is part of Learn at BIBS, and details are accessible via the linked resources on the Extracurricular Activities page.	Extra curricular facilities ISB offers more than 200 cocurricular programs. Co-curricular offerings include Athletics, Performing Arts, Activities, Aquatics, and Clubs and Service Groups.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History BIBS Shunyi (Tianzhu Campus) was founded in 2009 and is operated under the Beanstalk Education Group. The campus description on the school site lists around 600+ students, a campus area of about 7,000 m² and facilities such as a library, indoor stadium, tennis court, science lab, music room and theatre/dance studio. The site also notes a teacher–student ratio of about 1:5. BIBS Shunyi is presented on the school website as accredited for the IB PYP, MYP and DP programmes and as WASC approved.	History ISB traces its origins to a small diplomatic school in Beijing in the 1970s and was formally established in 1980; the early institution grew out of schools run by several embassies (including the U.S., U.K., Australia, Canada and New Zealand). ISB operates as a non-profit and is overseen by a 12-member Board of Trustees responsible for governance, finances, and appointing the Head of School. Over time the school moved from temporary diplomatic sites to a purpose-built campus in Shunyi and expanded its facilities and programmes through the 1990s and 2000s.
Community	Community The school's News & Events page shows regular academic and community activity — recent items include student participation in events such as the United Nations Climate Conference (COP29), visits from university admissions representatives, and reports of university offers. The campus facilities and listed extracurricular pages indicate provision for sports, performing arts and science activities that support those events and student clubs. The school also links its news items to social channels (WeChat), which the site uses to share community updates and announcements.	Community The ISB community includes students, parents, faculty, staff and alumni from many nationalities and is active year-round with school-wide cultural and social events. Regular community highlights include an annual International Day (a cultural parade and family-run country booths) and a large Spring Fair that draws thousands of visitors. Families and staff also connect through speaker series, performances, athletics and volunteer-organized activities that aim to build relationships across the school.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The Shunyi campus website does not publish a dedicated PTA page or detailed public schedule for a campus Parent–Teacher Association; a formal PTA section is not evident on the Shunyi site. The broader Beanstalk/BIBS network does note parent involvement at other campuses (for example, the Solana kindergarten explicitly mentions parental involvement through PTA and regular parent meetings). If you need specifics about a current PTA committee, parent volunteer groups, or regular parent-led events at the Shunyi campus (for example meetings, fundraising, cultural festivals or classroom-support rosters), the school lists an admissions contact you can use to request that information: bibsadmissions-sy@bibs.com.cn.	Parent teacher association ISB's Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is a volunteer-led organisation whose membership is open to all parents and faculty and which supports new-family orientation and community-building. The PTA organises major community fundraisers such as the Spring Fair and helps coordinate International Day booths and the cultural parade. Beyond those flagship events, the PTA runs movie nights, dance programs, visiting-author talks and a parent speaker series, and it posts volunteer opportunities through the school portal. The Booster Club—run by parent volunteers—focuses on school spirit and hands-on support for athletics, performing arts and academic co-curriculars (team parents, concessions, spirit items, receptions, etc.). Contact details and sign-up information for PTA and Booster Club activities are available on the ISB website.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The Shunyi Tianzhu Campus was founded in 2009. The campus covers more than 7,000 square meters and serves more than 600 students. It is IB PYP, MYP and DP accredited and WASC approved, providing a senior high diploma equivalent to US native high schools. The school integrates the core curriculum of the National Education Program with the IB inquiry and project-based teaching concepts and includes the BIBS+ exploratory bilingual course for Chinese students.	Academic & intellectual ISB is a non-profit international school in Beijing that serves students from Early Years through Grade 12. It has a four-decade history (established 1980) and a student body of around 1,800. The faculty-to-student ratio is about 1:8. The campus features include two performing arts centers, a dedicated sports dome, and a broad range of co-curricular offerings (200+ activities). The school emphasizes challenging and joyful learning, with a focus on literacy and STEAM, and it aims to develop students who are globally minded and socially responsible.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Facilities include a video workshop, a science lab, a soundproof music room, a dancing and theatre studio, and a café conner. The campus also features an indoor stadium and a library to support arts, performance, and creative expression.	Arts & creative ISB offers a range of performing arts, visual arts, theater, and music programs as part of its co-curricular and curricular activities. The school supports student creativity through its arts facilities and performance opportunities across the Middle and High School years.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language The school offers bilingual education through the BIBS+ exploratory bilingual course. The campus promotes Chinese roots and global vision as a guiding philosophy. Address: No. 15 Liyuan Street, Tianzhu County, Shunyi District, Beijing.	Cultural & language ISB provides a Dual Language Program (English and Chinese) from Early Years through Grade 5, designed to help students become bilingual, biliterate, and bicultural, with equity of English and Chinese language and culture and ongoing literacy in both languages. World languages offered include Chinese, French, and Spanish, with program structures in Middle and High School supporting language study across grades.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies Co-curricular activities at ISB exceed 200 options, including clubs, arts, athletics, and service groups, providing students with opportunities to explore interests, build friendships, and develop new skills outside the classroom.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service ISB emphasizes real-world learning and service as part of its core focus on purpose and compassion. Students engage in service opportunities and community projects as part of their learning experience.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional ISB features leadership and professional development elements through its co-curricular programs, alumni engagement, and pathways that help students develop skills for college and beyond.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing The campus provides facilities that support physical activity and well-being, including a tennis court, a roofed basketball court, and an outdoor playground, along with an indoor stadium. The teacher–student ratio is 1:5 and class size is 22, with over 600 students enrolled. The school offers 15 years of education from kindergarten to senior high.	Lifestyle & wellbeing The school prioritizes social-emotional learning and relationship-building as part of creating a healthy school community. It maintains a strong emphasis on student well-being and a supportive learning environment.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Languages taught include Chinese and English within a bilingual framework; Beanstalk combines Chinese roots with a global vision.	Language provision ISB provides English-language instruction from Early Years through Grade 12. English Language Arts is a core subject, and EAL supports language development for students who need additional English support. World Languages include Chinese, French, and Spanish, with progression paths in Middle School (Foundation and Intermediate levels) and High School offerings such as Chinese, French & Spanish, and IB Self-Taught A. The Dual Language program also provides bilingual English-Chinese experiences.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The school offers a bilingual program through the BIBS+ exploratory bilingual course, which integrates the core National Education Program with IB inquiry and project-based teaching concepts, combining Chinese and Western education concepts.	Bilingual teaching ISB offers a Dual Language Program in English and Chinese. The program aims for students to become bilingual, bi-literate, and bicultural. Learning occurs in English and Chinese with emphasis on reading, writing, and communication in both languages. The program uses ISB's curriculum as the core and promotes equity between English and Chinese language and culture.
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Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards Awards and formal recognitions to the school itself on ISB's website in the past five years (items are those explicitly shown on ISB's site; I have excluded awards given to individual students or student groups): - International SOS Foundation — Duty of Care Award (awarded to ISB). Date reported on ISB site: November 6, 2024. One-line significance: an external recognition for organisational practices in health, safety and welfare of staff and community. - Hurun Education — named ISB the #1 International School in China (2025). Date reported on ISB site: August 20, 2025. One-line significance: a national ranking/recognition published by Hurun and presented on ISB's site as a formal honour to the school. - Forbes China — Forbes China International Schools Annual Selection (2025): ISB listed as #1 International High School in Beijing and #2 among international high schools in China. Date reported on ISB site: August 20, 2025. One-line significance: a national ranking published by Forbes China and presented on ISB's site as recognition of the school's standing. - Chinese Language Festival — Outstanding Participation Award (Mainland China region). Date reported on ISB site: June 17, 2021. One-line significance: an event-level award given to ISB as a school for its collective participation and entries in a regional Chinese-language festival. Notes: - All items above are taken from content published on ISB's official website or ISB's official blog (links and publication dates are given in the cited pages). If you'd like, I can pull the exact ISB pages into a single PDF or give the direct page links for each citation (or check for any additional formal recognitions listed elsewhere on the site).
Accreditations	Accreditations Beanstalk International Bilingual School — Shunyi (as shown on the school website) reports the following accreditations and authorizations: - International Baccalaureate (IB) authorizations — Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). These authorizations mean the school is approved by the IB Organisation to deliver each programme and to use the IB curriculum frameworks for the relevant age ranges. - Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) approval. WASC is a U.S. regional accrediting body; the school states WASC approval means its senior‑high diploma is recognised as equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma. - British Council accreditation/recognition. The school lists the British Council among its international recognitions; the British Council is a UK-based organization that supports English language education and cross‑cultural educational links. (The school site lists this recognition but does not give further detail about the specific British Council scheme.) - Authorized TOEFL and SAT test centre status. The school states it is an authorized test venue for TOEFL and SAT exams, which allows eligible students to sit those standardized tests on campus.	Accreditations International School of Beijing — accreditations (as listed on ISB's website): - New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) — a U.S.-based regional accreditor that evaluates whole-school quality and governance; NEASC accreditation supports recognition of the ISB high-school diploma internationally. - Council of International Schools (CIS) — an international accrediting body that assesses school-wide standards (including teaching, leadership, safeguarding and facilities) and emphasizes continuous school improvement. - National Center for School Curriculum and Textbook Development (NCCT) — a PRC education authority recognition cited by ISB; it is the Chinese body referenced on ISB's site in relation to curriculum/textbook and official status in China. - International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) — ISB is authorized by the IBO to deliver the IB Diploma Programme for grades 11–12; that authorization permits ISB students to undertake the IB Diploma recognized by universities worldwide.
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Book a visit or request information: Parents should use the school's published booking channel (the website's “Book a Tour” / QR-code reservation guidance) to arrange a campus visit or initial enquiry. The English admissions FAQ on the Beanstalk/ BIBS site explicitly asks parents to scan the QR code to make an appointment on working days, and this is the fastest way to see the campus and speak with admissions staff. Scheduling a visit early is useful because availability and interview slots are managed by the admissions office. 2. Obtain and complete the application form / pack: The site says you can collect an application pack from the campus Admissions Office or download the application form from the website and submit it to the campus admissions office. Parents should read the application pack carefully because it will list required supporting documents (the admissions page refers to “other materials” to be submitted with the form). If you prefer, request the pack or form by email to the campus admissions contact before your visit so you can prepare documents in advance. 3. Prepare supporting documents: The admissions pages refer to submitting the application plus “other materials” to the campus admissions office but do not publish a full checklist online; contact admissions to confirm the exact list for your child. Be prepared to provide current/previous school records or transcripts, identification (passport/ID), and any language or assessment reports — and ask the school which specific documents they require for your child's year level. Confirm document translation and notarisation requirements (if any) with admissions before submission. 4. Assessment / interview scheduling: After the school receives an application and materials, Admissions will contact you to set the interview and assessment date. Entrance assessment content varies by year level: the school's FAQ lists the entrance requirements in broad terms — Kindergarten: age check; Elementary: age, language, maths, previous records and interview; Middle/High School: language, maths, previous records and interview — so plan for both an interview and some age-appropriate English/math checks for older children. Bring originals of documents to the interview and arrive prepared to discuss your child's recent school history and learning needs. 5. Results and offer: Following the assessment/interview, Admissions will advise whether a place is offered. The website describes the assessment stages but does not publish detailed timelines for when offers are sent, so ask admissions at your interview for the expected decision date and any deadlines for accepting an offered place. If an offer is made, confirm with Admissions what paperwork, signed acceptance forms, and payments (deposit/first term tuition, if applicable) are required to secure the place. 6. Acceptance, payment and enrolment formalities: The campus website does not publish a public fee schedule or the specific acceptance-payment steps for Shunyi, so parents should request the current fee schedule, deposit policy and payment deadlines directly from the Shunyi admissions office (email and phone are listed on the campus page). Before making payments, ask for a written fee schedule and the school's refund/cancellation policy in writing. Keep copies of signed acceptance forms and payment receipts for your records. 7. Mid-year entry and start dates: The admissions FAQ states that students can join at any point during the academic year subject to availability and meeting entrance requirements. If you plan a mid-term start, check class availability, curriculum catch-up arrangements, and whether the school runs assessments only at fixed intake points or on rolling dates. Confirm start date, timetable and any orientation arrangements so your child can integrate smoothly. 8. Special needs or language support and follow-up: If your child requires English-as-an-additional-language support, learning support, or has medical/health needs, disclose this early in the process and ask the admissions team how such needs are assessed and supported. The school's college-counselling and student-welfare pages (group-level) indicate structured support services, but specific support plans and staffing should be confirmed with Shunyi Admissions and the campus student welfare team. Ask for written details of the proposed support, monitoring, and review process before you accept a place.	Admissions 1. Start the online application and create an account: Begin by clicking the school's Apply Now link (the application is managed through ISB's online application portal). When you create your account and submit the online application you will be assigned a dedicated Admissions Officer who will be your main contact through the process. Parents should review ISB's School Age Placement Guide first so they understand which grade the child will be considered for before submitting materials. 2. Speak with your Admissions Officer and check required documents: Before or immediately after you submit the application, schedule a call or email exchange with your assigned Admissions Officer to confirm which documents are required for your child (transcripts, passport/visa documentation, proof of residency or visa status where applicable). For high school applicants note that original sealed transcripts will be required on arrival to finalize course scheduling and to confirm credits-to-graduation. Keep scanned copies ready (translated if necessary) so you can upload them promptly when asked. 3. Request confidential school recommendation form(s): In the application platform there is a section to provide teacher names, school names and email addresses so ISB can send Confidential School Recommendation Forms to current/previous teachers. Inform the nominated teachers to expect an email from ISB and to complete the recommendation promptly — missing or late recommendations slow the admissions review. This step is required for most applicants and is used together with transcripts and assessments during the committee review. 4. Pay the application fee and any entry fee invoiced: After submitting the online application you will receive an invoice; ISB's non-refundable application fee for the academic year is RMB 2,800 and (for new students in the 2025–2026 year) there is also a one-time entry tuition fee (listed on the Tuition & Fees page). These payments must be completed to move the application forward — keep proof of payment for your records. If your employer will be paying fees, mention that to the Admissions Officer early so the finance/agreements process can be coordinated. 5. Language testing and placement assessments: ISB arranges English language proficiency testing for non-native English speakers and Chinese testing for applicants to the Dual Language Program; these assessments are used for placement and to determine EAL support needs. Expect the Admissions Officer to schedule tests or to request recent assessment results; additional academic assessments may be requested by the Admissions Committee in order to ensure an appropriate placement. Families should be ready to provide past assessment reports and to allow time for any ISB-administered tests. 6. Family Introduction Meeting and committee decision: The final step before a decision is a Family Introduction Meeting (on campus or virtually via Microsoft Teams) with your Admissions Officer or a member of the team — this meeting gives the school context about the student and family. Once ISB has the completed application, recommendations, testing/assessments and the family meeting, the Admissions Committee typically completes its review approximately two weeks from the date the application is fully complete; the Committee may request extra documentation or assessments if needed. If admitted, the Admissions Office will issue offer details and invoicing; if a place is not immediately available the application may be placed in the school's wait pool in accordance with ISB admissions policies. Additional practical points parents should be aware of: ISB uses priority categories and visa/documentation rules (for example, Chinese nationals permanently resident in mainland China are not eligible under current regulations), so you should confirm your family's priority status with Admissions early. Sibling status, returning families and strong English proficiency can affect priority within categories; if you are applying for a start in August aim to complete steps early in the admissions cycle and, for sibling priority in some cases, complete the application by March 15 of the intended year of entry. Always keep originals (sealed transcripts) for arrival and be prepared for placement differences when moving between systems.
Scholarships	Scholarships The Shunyi campus public pages do not publish an incoming-student scholarship or fee-remission programme. At the group level, Beanstalk/BIBS has public references to scholarship-style awards for graduating students (for example the Beanstalk “Green Vine” scholarship mentioned in the school yearbook) and the College Counselling service states it assists students in applying for university scholarships and financial support. However, there is no clear, published admissions-scholarship policy for new entrants to the Shunyi campus on the English or Chinese campus pages. If you want to pursue scholarship or financial-aid options, contact Shunyi Admissions and the College Counselling Office to ask whether any campus-level or group-level scholarships, merit awards, or financial-aid schemes are currently available, what the eligibility criteria are, and what application deadlines and supporting evidence are required. The two relevant references on the BIBS site are the college-counselling overview (which mentions help applying for scholarships) and the group yearbook/article that documents the Beanstalk Green Vine award; these illustrate that scholarship awards exist at the group level but do not confirm a standard incoming-student scholarship at Shunyi. For up-to-date, formal details request the campus' written policy or a fees-and-scholarship schedule from Admissions.	Scholarships ISB's public materials do not advertise a general, school-wide tuition scholarship or need-based financial-aid program on the Admissions or Tuition & Fees pages. The school does operate advancement-funded programs — for example, the Student Empowerment Fund (SEF) and the Annual Fund — which provide grants for student projects and for targeted program support, but these are project/initiative grants rather than tuition scholarships or bursaries. If you need information about any occasional donor-funded opportunities or specific support, contact the ISB Advancement or Admissions offices directly; Advancement runs the SEF (for student project grants) and the Annual Fund which supports programs and grants. Parents needing tuition-assistance options should discuss this directly with Admissions so the school can confirm whether any limited, case-specific arrangements exist.
Waitlist	Waitlist The school's English admissions FAQ does not describe a formal waitlist or central ‘pool' system on the public pages; instead the site notes that mid-year admission is possible “subject to availability.” In practice this means the campus manages places at the programme/grade level and will advise parents of available places after assessment and interview. Because the website does not publish a waitlist policy or prioritisation rules, parents who are offered a place late or who are told no place is available should ask Admissions whether their child can be placed on a waiting list, the child's position on that list, and whether deposits or acceptance forms are required to hold a prospective place. For the most reliable, up-to-date information about waiting lists at the Shunyi campus, contact the campus admissions office directly (phone and email are listed on the campus page).	Waitlist ISB operates a wait pool (sometimes described as a wait pool rather than a formal ranked “waiting list”) for applicants who meet the school's admissions criteria but for whom no place is immediately available. A student can be placed in this wait pool after the Admissions Committee has reviewed the application; when places open they are offered according to ISB's Admissions Policies and priority categories. The FAQs note a specific practical point: siblings of enrolled students who have completed the application process prior to March 15 of the intended year of entry are given priority in times of limited places. If you are placed in the wait pool, stay in contact with your Admissions Officer and ensure the school has up-to-date documents and contact details so they can offer a place quickly if one becomes available.
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