Beijing National Day School International Department vs Beijing Shuren Ribet Private School

	B Beijing National Day School International Department Beijing, China	B Beijing Shuren Ribet Private School Beijing, China
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year RMB 100,000 - 120,000	Fees / year RMB 69,800 - 277,600
Age range	Age range 16 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 20 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Curriculum	Curriculum Cambridge A Levels, Advanced Placement (AP), IB (DP)	Curriculum Canadian Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum, IB (MYP)
Pupils	Pupils 4,600	Pupils 600
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English, Mandarin
Opened	Opened 1952	Opened 1993
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Beijing National Day School (北京市十一学校) is in Haidian District — main campus at No.66 Yuquan Road (玉泉路66号) with a second (north) campus at Huan Guyuan Road, Sujiatuo (苏家坨镇环谷园路8号). The site lists both addresses and the school's main contact details.	Location Located in Songzhuang (Xiaopu South No.1), Tongzhou District — the Beijing sub‑center to the east of central Beijing; the campus covers about 57,000 m² and sits in the Songzhuang artist‑village area. Expect a suburban site with longer commutes from central Beijing; the school lists its address as Xiaopu South No.1, Songzhuang, Tongzhou District, Beijing (postcode 101118).
Stages	Stages The school is a complete secondary school offering junior- and senior-secondary education (middle and high school) across two campuses. Its international department (the International Course section) runs upper‑secondary international programmes (A‑Level, AP, IB).	Stages The school enrolls children from K1 through Grade 12 and is organised as kindergarten, primary, middle and an international (high school) division. Student intake details on the site list K1–K3, primary, middle and international high school cohorts.
School type	School type 北京市十一学校 is a public, co‑educational school (the site describes its founding history and later return to public status). The international department operates within the same school and delivers international curricula for senior grades.	School type Beijing Shuren‑Ribet is a private, co‑educational school that operates both day and boarding programmes; the campus includes dormitory facilities for boarders. The school runs bilingual and international streams at different levels.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support The school describes a diversified curriculum that includes layered, categorized, comprehensive and "special‑needs/particular‑need" (特需) components and says it uses multi‑modal, individualized implementation strategies. For concrete details on assessment, in‑school support staff or formal SEN provision you should contact the international department directly as the public pages give only a high‑level description.	Additional learning support The school website does not publish a dedicated Special Educational Needs (SEN) or Additional Learning Needs policy or specialist‑support team. Parents with children who require learning support are advised to contact Admissions directly to discuss individual needs and available accommodations.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation The school is a Chinese (Beijing municipal) public school; it does not have an affiliation to another country, though its international department delivers foreign curricula (A‑Level, AP, IB).	Country affiliation The school is a Chinese private school with international partnerships and programmes (the site mentions an American ‘Shuren Base' and international/canadian high‑school links) rather than formal affiliation to a single foreign country. It was originally established in partnership with Los Angeles Ribet School.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation There is no indication of any religious affiliation on the school's official materials; the school's history and public profile present it as a secular state school.	Religious affiliation No religious affiliation is shown on the school's public materials or website; the school presents itself as secular.
School day structure	School day structure Beijing public middle and high schools generally begin no earlier than about 08:00 for secondary students and typically include a midday lunch/break of around one hour; exact daily timetables vary by school and season. The school's public pages do not publish a specific daily timetable for the international department, so confirm exact start/end times, recess and any supervised study or evening sessions with the school.	School day structure Typical arrival and lesson times vary by level but follow a consistent pattern: students generally arrive between about 7:30–8:00, lessons begin around 8:00, and there is a mid‑morning break and a lunch period around 11:00–12:30. Primary pupils typically finish in the mid‑afternoon (around 14:40–15:00), while secondary/international students have classes and activities that run until late afternoon (around 16:50) with evening study hall for boarders and a lights‑out/curfew schedule for boarding students.
Bus service details	Bus service details The school's website posts procurement/vehicle notices (e.g., vehicle‑rental/vehicle procurement announcements), which indicates arrangements are made for vehicle services, but the site does not publish an explicit, public route/timetable for a student bus service. For routes, operators, pickup points, costs and eligibility for international‑department students, contact the school's admissions or logistics office; they can provide current routes and provider details.	Bus service details The school operates multiple school buses for daily transport of day students and weekly transport for boarding students, with drivers hired to meet local Education Committee requirements. Each bus is accompanied by a school staff member responsible for student supervision and parent contact; the school describes the service as organised to provide daily pick‑up/drop‑off and weekly boarding runs. For route details, fees and pick‑up points contact the Admissions office.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Tuition (2025–2026 academic year) - A‑Level project: RMB 100,000 per academic year (charged on the school billing cycle; many sources report this annual figure). - AP project (中美合作): RMB 120,000 per academic year. - IB (IBDP) project: RMB 120,000 per academic year. Application / registration fees - No separate application or admission fee for the international department is publicly listed in available admissions and school notices; published materials and school pages that describe the international projects list tuition but do not show a distinct application fee. Per‑term / billing details and payment terms - The international programme is typically billed on the school's academic cycle; sources reference per‑semester figures in earlier notices (e.g., A‑Level RMB 40,000 per semester; AP RMB 45,000 per semester; IB RMB 50,000 per semester), and more recent summaries present the annual amounts above. Expect charges either per semester or as an annual invoice divided by term depending on the year's billing notice. - Standard practice is full payment by the start of the academic year or by the published semester payment deadline; the school issues billing notices through its parent/campus platforms. Boarding / accommodation fees - Accommodation is arranged for eligible students; one source reporting details for the international department indicates a nominal boarding charge of RMB 444 per semester for students approved for school dormitory placement. Boarding availability is subject to distance/eligibility rules. Other costs parents should budget for - Textbooks, examination fees, school uniform, meals, learning materials and optional activity or overseas study programme costs are not included in the reported tuition figures and are payable in addition. Refunds and withdrawal - No publicly posted, detailed refund/withdrawal policy for the international department was found in accessible school notices; refund handling is normally processed through the school finance office per the school's internal rules. Parents should follow the school's official admission and finance instructions when they receive the enrolment/billing notice. Fee payment channels - The school publishes a parent/campus cloud platform link (bnds.yunxiao.com) for school/parent services; specific accepted payment instruments (bank transfer, Alipay/WeChat, credit card) are not listed in public notices. Expect the school to provide exact payment methods and invoice details at registration or on issued billing statements.	Fee details Application / registration fees - A non‑refundable registration/application fee is listed as RMB 200 for entry to kindergarten and primary registration in published school summaries. Tuition fees by year group (per term and per year where available) - Kindergarten / Early years — published summaries show kindergarten program totals in the RMB 32,200–53,300 range (varies by class and program); some items (bed/bedding, deposits) are charged separately. - Primary (bilingual) — Tuition RMB 78,000 per year (charged per academic year or per term depending on the program). Primary international class — Tuition RMB 138,000 per year. Meal charges and other ancillary fees are additional. - Junior secondary (middle school) — Tuition RMB 78,000 per year for bilingual streams and RMB 138,000 per year for international streams; additional charges (meals, bedding, training) apply. - Senior secondary (high school) — Separate high‑school streams are billed at different rates and, in some program descriptions, per semester: one high‑school stream is shown as RMB 34,900 per semester (RMB 69,800 per year) with boarding RMB 5,000 per semester and meal RMB 7,500 per semester; a higher‑fee international stream is shown as RMB 138,800 per semester (RMB 277,600 per year) with boarding RMB 14,000 per semester and meal RMB 15,000 per semester. Program names and rates vary by stream. Boarding fees and meal plans - Boarding (bed/room) fees vary by level and program: examples include RMB 10,000–20,000 per year (common published figures: RMB 10,000 per year / RMB 5,000 per semester for one senior stream; RMB 28,000 per year / RMB 14,000 per semester for an international senior stream; primary/secondary boarding bed fees such as RMB 20,000 per year are also listed). Meal plans are charged separately (examples: RMB 7,500–15,000 per semester for some high‑school streams; primary meal plans around RMB 13,400 per year in published summaries). Other compulsory or common additional charges - Meal/food fees, bedding/uniform one‑time charges, textbook/material charges, training fees (e.g., an initial training fee listed as RMB 3,000), military training fee (example RMB 3,000), and pre‑collected uniform/bedset deposits (examples RMB 3,000) are commonly shown in published fee lists. School‑run shuttle (school‑bus) fees are optional and shown with multiple distance bands (examples RMB 500–9,000 per year; weekend/return lines RMB ~2,400). Billing schedule and payment terms - Published program information shows fees presented either per academic year or per semester depending on the program; some program pages list fees on a per‑semester basis for high‑school streams and per‑year for primary/middle. Ancillary items (uniforms, bedding, initial training) are often collected as one‑time or pre‑collected charges. Refunds and payment methods - No publicly posted, detailed refund policy or comprehensive list of accepted payment methods was located in the school's public downloads or the program summaries reviewed. Parents should note that some published items are described as “pre‑collected” and “settled on actual receipt,” indicating adjustments may be made at intake but no standard refund text was found in available summaries. Notes on sources and data gaps - The school publishes admissions/download materials and multiple independent school‑listing sites publish fee schedules; where program names differ, fees are shown either per semester or per year. Some detailed items (formal refund policy, bank account/payment channels, and an official, consolidated fee schedule) were not clearly posted in publicly accessible downloads or summaries reviewed.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements The school is a boarding school that offers both boarding and day programs. There are five student dormitories used by primary and middle/high school students. Full-time dorm teachers manage each dorm room. Each room provides 3 to 8 beds depending on room size and student age, and includes independent toilets, bathrooms, air conditioning, a washing machine, and an air purifier with a fresh air system. Kindergarten bilingual classes have two teachers per class and a dorm mom.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement The school has a uniform program. The school uniform is specially tailored by PacLantic Ltd and covers all seasons. There are summer uniforms, autumn uniforms, and school uniform sportswear.
Food options	Food options —	Food options There are three cafeterias on campus divided by age groups. Menus are designed by nutritionists and follow Chinese dietary guidelines (2016) and the Chinese Food Composition Table, with weekly diet recipes. All ingredients and meals are delivered daily by Grainger (Beijing) Food Distribution Co., Ltd., to ensure freshness and safety.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership Beijing 11th School is a public school. It originated as the Central Military Commission's children school and was established in 1952. It returned to public status in 2009 and was approved as a Beijing Comprehensive Education Reform Experimental School in 2010. The school's Party organization was recognized as a national and Beijing advanced grassroots party organization in 2011.	Governance and ownership —
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Beijing National Day School's International Department offers three international pathways—A‑Level, AP and the IBDP—operating alongside the school's Chinese national curriculum. The A‑Level route is delivered as a one‑year foundation plus a two‑year core (a three‑year international sequence); students sit Cambridge (CAIE) examinations and may choose from subjects such as English language and literature, mathematics and further mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, computer science, economics, business, modern languages and arts. The AP pathway runs across upper‑secondary years, offering a wide range of AP and preparatory courses in languages, mathematics, sciences, social sciences and the arts; BNDS also notes a partnership that allows eligible AP students to earn both the BNDS high‑school diploma and a US partner school diploma. The IBDP is offered as the two‑year Diploma Programme for students aged 16–19, with the six IB subject groups (language and literature, language acquisition, individuals and societies, sciences, mathematics and the arts) plus the core TOK, Extended Essay and CAS. Across all stages the school maintains its national curriculum framework—integrated, tiered and categorized courses, advanced science projects, language and arts electives, and extensive extracurricular and research‑based learning—so students experience both subject breadth and university preparation regardless of pathway.	Curriculum details Beijing Shuren Ribet operates both a bilingual Chinese–English pathway and a separate international pathway across K–12. Bilingual provision covers Kindergarten K1–K3, Primary Grades 1–6 and Middle Grades 7–9; the international pathway lists International Kindergarten K1–K3, Primary G1–G5, Middle G6–G8 and International High G9–G12. The school's international high-school program implements the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) for Grades 9–12 in partnership with Rosedale Academy; graduates receive the OSSD. The school combines Chinese compulsory curriculum and moral/character education with native‑English instruction, STEAM and school‑based courses, traditional Chinese studies and additional offerings such as American business education and extracurricular clubs. Graduates of the OSSD program are positioned to apply to Canadian and other international universities and the program description notes pathways and conditional early acceptances via partner institutions.
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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 BNDS International Department runs a wide range of student-led clubs and cultural activities that the school cites as part of campus life (the site lists 187 student clubs and regular cultural days). The school's news pages describe international Culture Days and student-union–organised events that aim to promote intercultural exchange and peer interaction. BNDS also publishes references to coordinated extra-curricular programming and named staff involved in integrated extra‑curricular activities. The school's student services pages point parents and students to a “Student Growth Centre” and a one‑stop service centre for help and feedback, which the site presents as channels for student support.	Social & emotional learning Shuren-Ribet describes character education and “EQ education” (moral education, respect for life, volunteer and social-practice activities) as part of its campus programme and lists a range of extracurricular clubs and arts/sports activities that contribute to students' social and emotional development. The school's faculty page states a stable, experienced teaching team that the school says implements the school's teaching concept “Fill Shuren campus with love,” which the site links to pastoral and moral education work. News items and event pages (e.g., whole-school and department activity reports) show leadership and teachers running wellbeing- and arts-based activities to build confidence and social skills. These references are presented on the school website but the site does not publish a separate, detailed SEL curriculum document.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) The BNDS website describes tiered and diversified curricula and a broad range of student activities but does not publish a clear policy or detailed information about support for students with identified Special Educational Needs (SEN). The school's public pages do not name a specialist SEN unit, list specific categories of SEN supported, or identify specialist SEN staff. Therefore, the school does not publicly disclose information regarding SEN provision.	Special educational needs (SEN) The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN). The Shuren‑Ribet website does not provide a dedicated SEN policy or a published list of the types of additional needs it can support, nor does it identify itself as a specialist SEN institution. For admissions and school policies the site publishes a general Admission Policy page, but that page does not describe SEN provision or specialist staffing. For families requiring SEND-specific information the site lists contact details for admissions and enquiries.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language BNDS's International Department advertises A‑Level, AP and IBDP routes and reports having a significant number of international teachers and multilingual learning facilities. The school's history notes the establishment of a Multi‑language Learning and Exchange Centre in 2020, which supports multilingual activities. However, the website does not publish specific EAL/ESL programmes, dedicated EAL staffing, or entry/assessment procedures for students needing additional English language support; the school does not publicly disclose information regarding EAL provision.	English as an additional language Shuren‑Ribet publishes bilingual and international programmes across key stages and specifically states that the Middle School runs a focused ESL programme using American school textbooks and the DynEd online English programme to extend students' English learning. The main site also describes bilingual primary provision with English courses taught by native English speakers and an international kindergarten that provides an immersion ESL learning environment with foreign homeroom teachers. These programme descriptions are presented on the school's curriculum and middle‑school pages. The site does not publish a separate, detailed EAL policy document, but it does describe these stated in‑school EAL/ESL provisions.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing The school's student information pages list on‑campus contacts including a medical room and a one‑stop service centre and reference a Student Growth Centre as part of student services. BNDS publishes examples of cultural and co‑curricular activities that contribute to student engagement and community life (for example cultural days and exhibitions). The website does not, however, set out a named counselling team, an explicit mental‑health policy, or detailed descriptions of regular school counselling programmes, so specific mental‑wellbeing staffing and programmes are not publicly detailed on the site.	Mental wellbeing The school website records specific wellbeing activities: a Middle School “May Wellness Month” focused on art, music and emotional expression, and an International High School psychological group‑counselling event (“New Year's Clock”) using OH Cards for self‑reflection and goal setting. Both items on the news pages describe school leaders and instructors running these activities and emphasise emotional regulation, self‑awareness and stress relief through arts and structured group work. These items indicate active, staff‑led wellbeing programming rather than a standalone published mental‑health policy. For individual clinical support or counselling details the site does not publish a clear, dedicated counselling-service policy.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding BNDS's student pages provide operational contacts relevant to safety, including a published phone number for the school security office (保卫处) and medical room for on‑site incidents. The school is presented as a large public boarding school, which the site describes in its overview pages. The website does not publish a standalone safeguarding or child‑protection policy document or a named child‑protection officer on its public pages, so specific safeguarding policy texts and detailed child‑protection procedures are not publicly available on the site.	Safeguarding The school website lists campus safety facilities—24h security service, dormitory provision and school buses—and describes routine student supervision through daily schedules and boarding arrangements. These facility and campus‑life pages are the only explicit safety‑related references published on the site. The site does not publish a clearly labelled child‑protection or standalone safeguarding policy that is publicly accessible from the main pages. For formal safeguarding or child‑protection procedures the website directs enquiries to the school contact details and the published admission/policy section.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The campus covers 38.5 acres and serves students from grades 7 through 12. It is a public boarding high school with over 4,600 students. The International Department was founded in June 2004 and offers three international curricula: A-Level, AP, and the IB Diploma Programme. The campus supports both national and international programs on site.	Facilities overview Beijing Shuren Ribet Private School sits on a garden-style campus of about 60,000 square meters in Songzhuang, Tongzhou District. The campus includes Academic Buildings, a Library, a Media Center, a Playground, a Cafeteria, and Dormitories. It features a New Wind System and a Water Filtration System, a School Bus, and 24-hour security service. Campus Scenery and a defined Daily Schedule support structured learning and daily routines. The facilities support bilingual and international education programs offered by the school.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities The campus includes a Gym for indoor physical education. An outdoor Playground supports outdoor activities. Students participate in sports through School Sports Teams and Clubs. Physical education is integrated into the daily schedule. The athletics program is integrated into a broad campus life offering.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The International Department offers three international curricula: A-Level, AP, and the IB Diploma Programme. The department has more than 50 Chinese teachers and 70 foreign teachers, with a teacher–student ratio of 1:6. 96% of BNDS graduates are admitted to top 50 universities and top 30 liberal arts colleges. BNDS has more than 140 international competition teams and 187 student-run clubs.	Academic facilities Academic Buildings, a Library, and a Media Center are on campus. The school offers a bilingual program for Kindergarten through Middle School. An International Program includes an International Middle School and an International High School. Canadian High School is part of the curriculum. The campus facilities support both bilingual and international education offerings.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities BNDS has 187 student-run clubs and over 140 international competition teams. The International Department maintains sister-school relationships with more than 40 high schools in the United States, Canada, Germany, and France, and organizes international exchange activities such as Foreign Cultural Day.	Extra curricular facilities The school offers more than 50 extracurricular activities. Student sports teams and clubs are part of campus life. A dedicated Alumni section is accessible on the Campus Life pages. The Campus Life navigation includes Daily Schedule and Campus Scenery to showcase student life.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Beijing National Day School (BNDS) was established in 1952 and operates as a public boarding school under local education authorities. In 2014 the school was designated as a flagship public school for comprehensive educational innovation in Beijing. The International Department was created in 2004; since then it has expanded its international offerings and, from about 2009 onward, introduced programs such as A‑Level, AP and IB courses. The department has also hosted regular international exchanges and campus activities aimed at increasing the school's international engagement.	History Beijing Shuren Ribet Private School was founded in 1993 and is described on its website as one of the oldest private schools in Beijing. It operates as a K–12 institution with kindergarten, primary, middle and high school divisions and a garden‑style campus in Songzhuang, Tongzhou District. Over time the school has integrated Chinese traditional courses with international programs, developed partnerships with mainly North American schools and established an American “Shuren Base.” The site also records several formal recognitions and program approvals (for example, IB MYP listing in 1999 and WASC candidacy reported around 2011).
Community	Community The BNDS community combines a large, mostly boarding student body with an active program of academic and cultural events that include “Foreign Culture Day,” sister‑school exchanges, and visiting delegations. The school posts frequent community updates—examples include the school's alumni return‑to‑campus events and club carnival, AP art exhibitions, and participation in international competitions such as the FIRST Global robotics challenge. These activities involve students, faculty, visiting partners and parents, and are used to showcase student work and support international understanding. Regular news and event pages on the school website document these community activities.	Community The school's published materials describe a mixed Chinese and international student body and a broad set of extracurricular offerings (the website notes more than 50 student clubs and teams) set on a campus in the Songzhuang artists' area. School news and calendars show regular cultural and arts activities such as music workshops led by visiting musicians and school exhibitions. The school also documents community‑oriented activities and volunteer events, for example student visits to a local geriatric care centre.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The BNDS website does not publish a clearly labeled, dedicated Parent‑Teacher Association (PTA) or 家长委员会 page in its public site navigation. Parent participation and parent‑facing activities are visible in school news and event postings—examples include alumni days, club carnivals, AP exhibitions and scheduled admissions consultation sessions—where parents are invited to attend or consult with school staff. For formal PTA membership lists, meeting minutes, or contact points the site directs users to general school contact channels rather than a specific PTA contact. If you need official PTA contacts or recent meeting schedules, the school's main contact details are listed on its About/Contact pages and the admissions notices; contacting the school office or the international department directly is the most reliable way to obtain up‑to‑date PTA information. If you'd like, I can search further (for example, in school WeChat posts or parent forums) to see whether a parent committee publishes details off the main site.	Parent teacher association The school website does not present a standalone PTA page; instead it emphasizes home–school cooperation and describes regular parent‑teacher meetings and parent–child activities organized at division level (for example in the kindergarten program). Teachers are said to provide individualized feedback to parents about student progress, and the school uses channels such as WeChat/Weibo and a message board for communications. Parents are also invited to larger school events that involve guidance on pathways and admissions—an example is the International Elite Education Exhibition held on May 18, 2025, which the school reports as a campus event linking students and families with overseas university representatives. In practice, then, parental involvement on the site appears to combine scheduled parent‑teacher meetings, family activity days, and participation in school fairs and information events rather than a single published PTA constitution or bylaws. If you'd like, I can search further (WeChat groups, parent handbook, or contact pages) to find any formal PTA structure or recent parent‑committee announcements.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual BNDS International Department offers three international curricula: A-Level (AL), AP, and the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP). AL is a three-year program delivering Cambridge International Examinations certificates alongside the Beijing high school diploma, with courses across languages, mathematics, sciences, economics, and the arts. AP and IBDP provide broad college-preparatory options; AP covers languages, sciences, social sciences, and arts, while IBDP comprises six subject groups and core elements TOK, CAS, and Extended Essay. The department supports a robust extracurricular ecosystem with 140+ international competition teams and 187 student-led clubs.	Academic & intellectual The school offers a Bilingual Program that integrates Chinese and foreign language courses. Bilingual Kindergarten provides a strong Chinese educational foundation with building blocks of basic English in K1-K3, and the Bilingual Primary School offers English courses taught by native English speakers for G1-G6. International programs provide an immersive international education environment, including an International High School pathway to North American universities taught by native English speakers for G9-G12.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative AL includes Art & Design; AP offers AP Art-2D Design and AP Art-3D Design, AP Music Theory, Digital Music, Orchestra, Guitar, Drama, Photography, and Choir; IBDP includes Arts within the six subject groups (including Music and Visual Arts in the Arts group).	Arts & creative Harmony Music Workshop provides opportunities for students to explore and develop musical talents. Music education is highlighted as part of the school's programs in the News section, demonstrating ongoing engagement with arts and creativity.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language BNDS teaches multiple languages across AL, AP, and IB DP. AL includes English Language and English Literature, Spanish, German, and French. AP includes English Language and Writing, English Literature and Writing, Spanish, German, French, and Japanese. IB DP includes Chinese A Language and Literature, English A, and English B.	Cultural & language Bilingual Kindergarten offers a strong Chinese foundation with building blocks of basic English for K1-K3, and the Bilingual Primary School provides English courses taught by native English speakers for G1-G6. International Kindergarten and International Primary School apply Western teaching methods by diverse international faculty, supported by an International High School pathway to North American universities taught by native English speakers for G9-G12.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies There are 187 student-led clubs. The department operates 140+ international competition teams, offering students avenues for engagement beyond the classroom.	Social & hobbies There are more than 50 extracurricular activities available to students. Student sports teams and clubs are part of campus life, supporting social interaction and physical activity.
Community & service	Community & service IBDP core includes Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS), and Extended Essay. The Growth Platform invites students to influence the community through passion-driven initiatives, and career planning is framed as a journey of self-discovery to develop professional skills.	Community & service Volunteer activities and social practice activities are included as part of character education. These activities emphasize community engagement and social responsibility within the school program.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional CAS fosters leadership and service within the IBDP framework. The Growth Platform supports leadership and community impact, while career planning helps students develop professional skills and prepare for post-secondary pathways.	Leadership & professional Global Education includes American Business Education, with a focus on ability popularization, interest cultivation and professional development. The program supports leadership skills and career-oriented learning across the school's international curriculum.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing Physical quotient/inverse quotient education is emphasized to cultivate a strong physique and sportsmanship. Students participate in sports teams and clubs to develop cooperation, resilience and healthy wellbeing.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision BNDS International Department offers three international curricula: A-Level, AP, and IBDP Programmes.	Language provision The school teaches Chinese and English. Primary School uses the MOE Chinese curriculum with English learning extended through American textbooks, and foreign teachers account for about 35% of total class time. Middle School continues bilingual instruction in Chinese and English, with an ESL program using American textbooks and the DynEd online program; foreign teachers account for about 30% of total class time.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching The school provides bilingual education in Chinese and English across Kindergarten, Primary School and Middle School. The Kindergarten features a bilingual program with immersive English teaching and hires both Chinese and international teachers. Primary School classes are taught bilingually in Chinese and English, with the Chinese curriculum aligned to the Ministry of Education and English learning extended through American textbooks. Middle School classes are taught bilingually in Chinese and English, with an ESL program and English instruction supported by foreign teachers, American texts, and the DynEd online program.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs Kindergarten offers immersive English teaching as part of its bilingual program.
Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations 1) Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) — BNDS International Department runs an A‑Level programme and states that students receive Cambridge international A‑Level certificates (this indicates the school operates under CAIE examinations/standards). 2) College Board (AP) — the site describes an AP Programme and AP course offerings, indicating the school is an AP provider/partner for College Board curriculum and examinations. 3) International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) — the site describes an IBDP (IB Diploma Programme) and says the international department follows IBO requirements for the Diploma Programme. 4) Beijing municipal designation: “北京市示范性普通高中” (Beijing Model/Exemplary High School) — the school states this official status granted by the Beijing education authorities. This is a local government recognition of the school's standing within Beijing's public secondary education system. 5) National‑level designation: “国家级教育体制改革试点项目学校” (national pilot school for basic education system reform) — the site lists this national designation, which indicates the school was selected as a government pilot for education reform initiatives. This is an institutional recognition linked to national education policy work. 6) Selected as a national demonstration school for the implementation of new senior‑high curriculum and textbooks (“入选普通高中新课程新教材实施国家级示范校”) — the site records this selection, which is a national‑level recognition related to curriculum implementation.	Accreditations - Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) — The site states Shuren Ribet implements the Canadian OSSD curriculum for Grades 9–12 through a partnership with Rosedale Academy; the OSSD is the secondary school diploma issued under Ontario (Canada) secondary curriculum and signifies completion of Ontario high‑school graduation requirements, which helps graduates apply to Canadian and other international universities. - American AP program (stated on the site as part of the school's international curriculum offerings) — the website says the school offers American AP courses; AP (Advanced Placement) is a U.S. curriculum/examination program that allows students to take college‑level courses and exams while in secondary school and is widely used in university admissions internationally. (The school site states it offers AP as part of its international pathways; it does not show a separate "AP authorization" certificate page.) - Japanese EJU pathway (stated on the site as part of the school's international curriculum offerings) — the site lists an EJU (Japanese university entrance examination) pathway among the international options, which indicates the school supports a route for students preparing for Japanese university entry. - Named institutional partners and programme providers — the school's "Partnership / Cooperative Partner" page lists external partner schools and organisations (examples shown on the site include Rosedale Academy and several international schools/programmes and providers). These partnerships are presented on the website as collaborative affiliations that support international curriculum delivery, exchanges and student pathways; the page does not label them as formal accreditations.
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Initial enquiry and information gathering — Contact the school and read the international-program pages to decide which pathway (A‑Level, AP, or IBDP) you want your child to apply for. Each programme has different course structures and university destinations; the school's international-curriculum pages describe the three tracks and their academic focus. Parents should note the office phone numbers and the school's consultation events (the school posts specific consultation dates and contact numbers on its website). 2. Registration / formal application — When the school opens applications it usually requires formal registration (online or on‑site) and submission of documents such as the student's ID, recent transcripts/grades, and any certificates you want considered. For previous intake years the department published specific formal‑registration dates and an English qualification test window — parents should watch the school website and official WeChat for exact opening and required documents in the current year. Keep originals and scanned copies ready because some steps are handled in person. 3. Eligibility screen and English qualification test — BNDS International typically uses an English qualification check as an early eligibility filter for international programmes; this can be a short written test or an online screening to verify language readiness for AP/A‑Level/IB instruction. Parents should prepare their child for reading, short writing and speaking tasks; also confirm whether an external score (TOEFL/IELTS/SAT/SSAT) can be submitted in lieu of the internal test. The school has in earlier years explicitly referenced an "英语资格性测试" for international admission rounds. 4. Academic review and/or entrance exam — In addition to language screening, the school considers the student's academic record (for domestic applicants, usually the incoming year's 中考 results or equivalent) and may require subject tests or internal exams for academic placement. The international department and admissions notices indicate offers are made after combining academic scores with the department's professional test or interview results; parents should know mid‑year/previous school transcripts and recent exam reports are commonly required. If you have strong subject certificates (competitions, portfolios), upload or bring them to the application so they can be considered. 5. Interview / group activity — Shortlisted applicants typically take part in an interview (one‑to‑one and/or small‑group) to assess communication, motivation and critical thinking; some cohorts have a group English activity component. Parents should ensure the student can speak about academic interests, extracurriculars and why they want that particular international track. The school posts interview schedules and how results will be announced (SMS, WeChat, and official website), so keep contact details current. 6. Offer, deposit and enrolment paperwork — If the student is offered a place the school will publish the steps to accept the place: confirm acceptance within the stated deadline, pay any required deposit/first instalment and complete enrolment paperwork (health form, code of conduct, household registration where applicable). Because BNDS operates its programmes under local education regulation, the school notes that some aspects (timing, required documents, and final registration) follow municipal rules — parents should keep the acceptance deadline and payment instructions to avoid losing a seat. 7. Course placement and class allocation — After enrolment the department assigns students to classes and elective combinations (BNDS uses a course/"走班" system for the international programmes), so new students often receive a provisional timetable and may need to attend orientation and placement tests for specific subjects. Parents should plan logistics for commuting, boarding (if applicable), and any extra pre‑term courses the school recommends. The international curriculum pages explain the three‑year structure and the expectation that students complete required graduation credits alongside the international qualification.	Admissions 1. Initial enquiry and campus visit. Visiting the campus is recommended because the school runs multiple streams (bilingual and international) and capacity/age limits differ by division — confirming which stream you are applying to before you visit will save time. 2. Complete and submit the entry application. Shuren provides an entry application form and a PDF titled “Items Needed for Enrollment” on its Downloads page; pick up or download the form, complete it, and prepare the listed documents before your assessment appointment. Parents should check that they have originals and copies of identity documents, past-school records/transcripts, and any immigration documents for non‑Chinese nationals — the school's downloadable checklist is the authoritative list for what they require. 3. Assessment/interview stage. Assessment format depends on grade level: kindergarten applicants have parent-and-child interviews; primary applicants have an interview plus a test; middle‑ and high‑school applicants take an interview, an English digital test and written test papers (the school's admission policy lists these assessments by level). Prepare for the interview to include questions about learning habits and prior schooling; for older students, expect an English assessment and subject tests that will influence placement. 4. Offer and paperwork timeline. According to the school's stated procedure, students who pass the admission steps receive official enrollment paperwork within seven working days; ask admissions which document(s) constitute a binding offer and what deadlines apply for returning a signed acceptance. Parents should also confirm any required one‑time fees or deposits and the accepted payment methods before signing — these can change year to year and by program. 5. Fees and program differences (summary and how to confirm). The school's public admission pages and downloads do not publish a single up‑to‑date tuition table for every program; third‑party education listings show that fees vary widely by program (bilingual vs. international streams and by high‑school division). For example, third‑party listings (China Education Online and other school‑listing sites) report sample figures for recent years that differ by program — these sources list semester tuition and boarding/meal fees for different high‑school streams; use them only as indicative and confirm official rates with the Admissions Office. Always request a written fee schedule and a breakdown (tuition, boarding, meals, bus, one‑time development or registration fees) for the exact year and stream you are applying to. 6. Final registration and arrival. After you return the signed enrollment paperwork and required payments (if any), follow the school's Items Needed for Enrollment checklist to register on campus and complete administrative formalities (student ID, uniform, meal plan, bus registration). For international families, confirm visa/residence‑permit support and deadlines well before term start; if you need orientation or boarding arrangements, book those at the time you accept the offer.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships There is no clear, public description of a school‑run scholarship program on the Shuren/Ribet admissions pages or in the downloadable admission materials; the school website does not show a dedicated scholarships page or published scholarship policy. Some private schools offer merit or need‑based awards, sibling discounts, or occasional entrance scholarships, but because Shuren's site does not list any, the only reliable way to confirm whether scholarships, fee concessions, or bursaries are available is to ask the Admissions Office directly and request written details (eligibility criteria, application deadlines, application materials, and whether the award is renewable). If you would like, admissions can also confirm whether there are external scholarship programmes or partner organisations that students typically apply to.
Waitlist	Waitlist BNDS's official website and recent admissions notices do not publish a standard, public "waitlist" policy for the international department; however, the school's admissions communications and related municipal recruitment notices show that second‑round recruitment or "补录" (additional intake if places remain) has been used in some years. Practically, this means that if you are not offered a place in the first round you should: keep your registration active, maintain phone/WeChat contact with the admissions office, and monitor the school's official announcements (website and the department's WeChat account) for add‑on test or supplementary‑admission dates. If you want to be considered for any vacancies, ask the admissions office whether they keep a ranked waiting list and the precise conditions under which they invite candidates for later rounds — that is the most reliable way to confirm current‑year practice.	Waitlist The school's publicly available Admission Policy and download pages do not describe a formal waitlist or pool system; no explicit waitlist procedure appears on the admissions pages or downloads available from the school website. If a grade or program is full, many schools create a waiting list or open places only if accepted families later decline; because Shuren does not publish a standard waitlist policy, you should ask Admissions whether they maintain a waitlist for the specific grade and stream you are interested in, how candidates are ranked, and whether waitlist applicants must submit the same documents and assessments as initial applicants. Contact the Admissions Office (010-80856787 or info@shurenribet.org) for the school's current practice and any deadlines that affect waitlist priority.
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