Beijing National Day School International Department vs The International Montessori School of Beijing

	B Beijing National Day School International Department Beijing, China	T The International Montessori School of Beijing Beijing, China
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year RMB 100,000 - 120,000	Fees / year RMB 49,900 - 344,900
Age range	Age range 16 - 18 years	Age range 0 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Cambridge A Levels, Advanced Placement (AP), IB (DP)	Curriculum Montessori Curriculum, IB (MYP), American Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 4,600	Pupils 400
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 4
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English, Mandarin
Opened	Opened 1952	Opened 1990
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 MSB is located in Chaoyang District, Beijing at Building No. 8, 2A Xiang Jiang Bei Lu (Xiangjiang Beilu). The school site and campus pages note it sits in a villa/residential area on the edge of Chaoyang (near the Chaoyang–Shunyi junction), with standard road access and on-site campus facilities; families typically travel by car or school bus.
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 MSB runs a full-age programme from early years to secondary: Little Bees (6–24 months), toddler/infant and preschool (roughly 18 months–6 years), elementary (Grades 1–6 / ages ~6–12) and middle/high school through Year 12. The site lists specific pages for each stage and fee bands up to Grade 11–12.
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 The International Montessori School of Beijing is a co-educational day school (no boarding is advertised on the school site). It is operated as an international school and appears under the Wisdom International Education Group umbrella.
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 MSB publishes a student-support programme that includes EAL (English as an Additional Language), reading and library support, classroom-level differentiated support, one-to-one and small-group learning support, psychological/behavioural assessment and, where required, full-time shadowing; some supports (for example individualized IEP tutoring or additional staff) may carry extra fees. The admissions policy notes trial/assessment periods for applicants with additional needs.
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 MSB does not state an affiliation to a single national school system; it identifies as an international school in Beijing and is part of Wisdom International Education Group. In 2025 the school also announced a partnership to develop an American-style high school pathway with a California school district (Placentia‑Yorba Linda USD).
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 The school website does not indicate any religious affiliation; programme and policy pages present MSB as a non‑religious, international institution.
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 MSB publishes an academic calendar with term dates, school events and holiday periods but does not publish standard daily start/end times on its public pages; parents are directed to the admissions or contact team for operational details. Office/contact information and the calendar are available on the site.
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 MSB operates an optional school-bus service run in partnership with Beijing BAIC Taxi Group (北京北汽出租汽车集团). Routes and stops are set according to demand and are adjusted annually; the school warns it may not be able to serve addresses far outside regular routes and that mid‑year moves can affect continued eligibility. For route details and booking the site links a bus-service document and gives a bus email (busservices@msb.edu.cn) and a contact (Joseph) via the main switchboard.
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 Tuition (annual; per-term shown as equal instalments across three academic terms — school publishes annual rates only) - Infant & Toddler (0–36 months): RMB 49,999 per year. Per term (1/3 of annual, shown for billing reference): RMB 16,666. - Toddler (Morning only, 18 months–3 years): RMB 167,900 per year. Per term (1/3): RMB 55,967. - Toddler (Full‑day, 2–3 years): RMB 240,000 per year. Per term (1/3): RMB 80,000. - Early Childhood 1 (ages 3–4): RMB 252,400 per year. Per term (1/3): RMB 84,133. - Early Childhood 2 (ages 4–5): RMB 252,400 per year. Per term (1/3): RMB 84,133. - Early Childhood 3 (ages 5–6): RMB 270,900 per year. Per term (1/3): RMB 90,300. - Elementary (Grades 1–4): RMB 279,100 per year. Per term (1/3): RMB 93,033. - Grade 5: RMB 294,600 per year. Per term (1/3): RMB 98,200. - Middle (Grades 6–8): RMB 304,900 per year. Per term (1/3): RMB 101,633. - Grade 9: RMB 329,000 per year. Per term (1/3): RMB 109,667. - Senior Years (Grades 11–12 where published): RMB 344,900 per year. Per term (1/3): RMB 114,967. Application fee, placement deposit and first‑year one‑off charges - Application fee (one‑time): RMB 3,000. - Placement / enrolment (seat) deposit (one‑time): RMB 20,000. This deposit is held by the school while the student is enrolled and is refundable subject to the school's withdrawal and refund policy and after deduction of any outstanding fees or unreturned school property. The school requires the deposit at acceptance to secure a place. Billing schedule and payment terms - The school publishes annual tuition rates and requires payment to secure enrollment; parents must provide written confirmation and pay the placement deposit within the timeframe stated in the offer (the school specifies a 10 working‑day deadline for deposit on acceptance). The school's admission documentation confirms the deposit requirement and refund treatment. - General payment terms reported for MSB include: all fees payable in RMB; accepted payment channels include bank transfer, UnionPay card payments and domestic card options. International bank transfers are possible but funds must be credited in RMB; late payment surcharges (commonly reported) may apply — examples in public fee summaries cite a 2% per month surcharge on overdue fees. Specific invoice due dates, installment plans (if any), and banking details are provided on the school's billing/invoice documents. Boarding / accommodation - Boarding is not applicable. MSB describes campus buildings as infant/toddler, Early Childhood, Elementary and Middle/High teaching facilities and lists no dormitory or boarding accommodation. MSB operates as a day school with optional services (lunch, bus) for families. Other costs and optional services - Lunch services: available as an optional paid service; the school operates a staffed lunch programme and provides details/pricing through its lunch service documentation. - School bus (transport): MSB offers contracted school‑bus services; published summaries and school profiles show annual bus fees in a range (examples reported around RMB 11,200 to RMB 16,900 per year depending on route). Exact route fees and invoicing are handled by the bus service administration. - Materials, textbooks, devices and extracurriculars: these are additional to tuition. Parents should budget separately for items such as specific learning materials, optional clubs/activities, field‑trips, and any required devices for older students; the school lists extracurricular programmes and supplies requirements but does not publish a single combined charge for these items in the public fee summary. - Uniforms: the school's public pages describe student life and routines; a standard uniform charge is not given in the public fee summary. Parents should budget for uniform purchase(s) and replacements as applicable. Refund information - The placement (seat) deposit of RMB 20,000 is refundable. Refunds of the deposit and any other paid fees are subject to the school's withdrawal and refund policy; the school states the deposit will be refunded (after deducting outstanding charges such as unpaid tuition, lunch, bus fees or unreturned school property) and that the deposit is not invoiced (receipt is issued and must be returned before refund processing). The school's admissions policy notes the school may withhold refunds where required by the withdrawal policy. Fee payment options (methods commonly accepted) - Bank transfer (domestic and international transfers allowed but funds must be credited in RMB; include student name and invoice number as payment reference). - Card payments via UnionPay (debit/credit). Public fee information indicates card transactions may incur bank/processing fees. - Cash or in‑person payment may be accepted per school billing instructions. Please note: specific invoicing dates, available installment plans, exact bank account details and any transaction charges are provided on the school's invoices and billing communications; the items above summarise the school's published fee structure, deposit requirement and commonly reported payment methods and late‑payment terms.
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Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements Day school; no boarding provision.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options —	Food options —
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 Part of Wisdom International Education Group.
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 MSB delivers a Montessori‑based, individualized curriculum that spans early years through secondary education (ages 0–18). The school's age bands are infant/toddler 0–3, early childhood 3–6, primary 6–12 and secondary 12–18, with age‑appropriate Montessori and project‑based learning in each stage. The full curriculum covers core literacy and numeracy, cross‑disciplinary project work and specialist programmes in science, art, music and physical education (including weekly labs, exhibitions and performances). MSB operates dual streams (bilingual Chinese/English and a pure‑English stream); bilingual students learn subjects in an immersion model while every student receives a 40‑minute daily Chinese language class and EAL support is provided as needed. At secondary level the school integrates Montessori practice with a standards‑based academic middle programme and has announced the launch of a US‑style university‑preparatory high school in partnership with PYLUSD (announcement in 2025).
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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 MSB states that Social and Emotional Learning is embedded across the curriculum using a virtues/character-education approach (the school uses the Virtues Project), with virtues explored in classrooms, playgrounds and assemblies and reinforced in weekly celebration assemblies. MSB says this work is integrated into daily learning rather than treated as a separate subject, and aims to develop students' self-regulation, resilience and interpersonal skills. The school also runs student leadership (Student Council) and regular community events which it cites as part of pupils' social development. (Sources: MSB news on SEL; Learning at MSB).
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) MSB publishes a Learning Support programme on its website that lists additional provisions including regular learning support, speech therapy, psycho-educational assessment, one-to-one or small-group teaching and the option of a full-time shadow. The school says it has on-site staff to provide tailored academic and counselling support and that counselling, assessments and observations used to guide teachers are provided free of charge, although additional manpower for admitted students with existing needs may incur fees. MSB also states that applicants with known learning needs are assessed during admissions and must supply past records to allow the school to determine if it can meet the child's needs; the admissions/enrolment policy notes a probationary period during which the school may withdraw a place if it cannot meet a student's needs. MSB does not describe itself as a specialist SEN institution; it frames support as part of its general learning-support provision.
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 MSB publishes an EAL programme and an English department structure (Reading, Libraries and an EAL team) on its Student Support page. The school describes initial English assessments in the first two weeks of term, small-group in-class and after-school EAL lessons, phonics-focused instruction for beginner learners, and an Individualised English Programme (IEP) for pupils who need intensive support (IEP places are fee-based). MSB also states that classroom teachers receive EAL training and that preschool EC1/EC2 receive formal EAL support from specialist EAL teachers while toddlers are expected to acquire English more naturally in the classroom environment.
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 MSB's Student Support material states the school offers psychological/counselling support, assessment and observation to meet students' social and emotional needs and to guide classroom teachers; the school says these services are provided without charge when initiated by the school. The school's job listing for a School Counselor outlines duties to facilitate social/emotional development, provide individual support (including for low-incidence needs and autism spectrum conditions), run group guidance and social-skills activities, and consult with teachers and families. MSB therefore presents counsellor-led support and school-initiated assessment/observation as part of its approach to student mental wellbeing.
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's public website does not publish a standalone safeguarding or child-protection policy that could be located during this review. Therefore, MSB does not appear to publicly disclose detailed safeguarding/child-protection policy documents on its website. For specific, up-to-date safeguarding policies or designated safeguarding contacts you should contact the school directly (contact details are provided on the MSB website).
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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 The International Montessori School of Beijing has four main academic buildings housing the Infant and Toddler, Early Childhood, Elementary, and Middle School programs. The campus includes art and music studios, children's kitchens, libraries, science labs, gyms, and a separate multi-purpose hall with a stage and an indoor ball court. Outdoor facilities include two all-weather sports fields, a running track, a sandbox, a basketball court, and six playgrounds. All buildings are equipped with high-tech, ozone-free air purification systems and air curtains over the main entryways. Location is Building No. 8, 2A Xiang Jiang Beilu, Chaoyang District, Beijing.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities Outdoor facilities include two all-weather sports fields, a running track, a sandbox, a basketball court, and six playgrounds. The multi-purpose hall contains a stage and an indoor ball court. The MSB swimming team uses a 25-meter pool for training and competitions. Gyms support physical education.
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 The four main academic buildings house the Infant and Toddler, Early Childhood, Elementary, and Middle School programs. The campus includes art and music studios, libraries, science labs, and children's kitchens. Gyms support physical education, and a dedicated multi-purpose hall supports performances and indoor activities. All buildings are equipped with high-tech, ozone-free air purification systems and air curtains over main entryways.
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 Beyond the classroom, MSB offers extensive enrichment activities led by teachers and external partners. Athletics includes school sports teams that participate in JISAC and a MSB swim team, with friendlies against other international schools and a weekly running club. After-school activities (ASAs) cover science, football, drama, basketball, baking, language clubs, golf, Kungfu, fencing, chess, robot programming and more. The Extended Learning Program for Middle School provides courses in novel studies, creative writing, leadership, drama, chess, outdoor activities, and STEM.
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 Founded in 1990 at the residence of the Royal Norwegian Embassy, MSB began as a single Montessori classroom with about ten children and focused on early years Montessori education. Over the 1990s the school expanded locations — moving to China World Trade Center in 1992 and to the Sanlitun Diplomats' Language and Cultural Centre in 1995 — and introduced a Mandarin programme alongside Montessori methods to develop a bilingual approach. The school consolidated campuses at Xiangjiang Garden in 2012 and progressively expanded its age range, gaining approval to open a middle school in 2016 and launching formal middle‑school courses in 2019, after which it described itself as serving students from early childhood through secondary levels. MSB is part of the Wisdom International Education Group, which is named on the school site footer.
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 MSB's community life includes regular schoolwide and year‑level events that bring together students, families and staff, such as seasonal performances, an annual Arts Carnival and the school's ‘Fun after 5' / summer picnic. The school calendar and news feed also list cultural celebrations and community activities tied to the Chinese New Year (CNY) — for example CNY celebratory weeks and a CNY bazaar — as well as termly showcases like winter performances and graduation ceremonies. School communications (news posts and event listings) show the school uses these events both for student presentations and for wider family engagement.
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 All parents become members of the MSB Parents Association (家委会) on enrolment; the PA is a volunteer body that acts as a liaison between families and the school administration and teachers. The PA runs a staffed coffee station in the elementary building that sells drinks, snacks and homemade baking, with proceeds split between charitable projects and the PA's operating funds. Regular PA activities listed on the school site include monthly parents' coffee mornings, a September clothing sale, an autumn picnic and charity sale, a December baking charity sale, a February new‑family welcome lunch, an April book sale, a May picnic that supports school programming and a June teacher appreciation breakfast. The PA maintains a committee structure (chair, co‑chair, accountant, cashier and heads for Early Childhood, Elementary and Middle School) and manages class parent representatives; notices and coordination are shared through class WeChat groups and the PA's public account (MSBParentsAssociation). The PA states that all finances are handled transparently and that parents are encouraged to join and support events.
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 MSB uses a Montessori curriculum centered on hands-on, multi-sensory learning. The teacher guides each child through the learning process, using materials fitted to the child's pace. The program emphasizes academics alongside essential life skills and character development. It blends Montessori with globally recognized academic frameworks to prepare students for university, career, and life.
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 MSB has dedicated art and music studios on campus. It hosts annual art events including the MSB Art Show and Montessori Art Carnival. Arts programming is integrated with the Montessori approach as part of a well-rounded experience.
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 MSB serves families from many nationalities; 51 nationalities are represented. The school offers a high-quality bilingual program. MSB is located in Beijing and is part of the Wisdom International Education Group. The school's international orientation is reflected in its mission to blend Montessori with global academic frameworks.
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 MSB hosts community events, such as the Pegasus Run for Elementary and Middle School and Harvest Party. Field trips for G7-G9 (International) are part of the program. The school offers after-school activities such as Fun after 5.
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 MSB has a Parents' Association that organizes activities for children, parents and staff, and funds raised support charity. The Parents' Association serves as a communication bridge between families and school leadership. The school also maintains a Student Council and an Alumni network to involve students and graduates in school life.
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 MSB provides leadership opportunities through a Student Council and other student-led initiatives. The Parents' Association offers leadership roles for parents and volunteers, coordinating events and fundraising.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing The campus includes two all-weather sports fields, a running track, a sandbox, a basketball court and six playgrounds. Buildings are equipped with ozone-free air purification systems and air curtains over main entryways. Montessori education emphasizes life skills and social-emotional development in addition to academics. Athletic events, such as the Pegasus Run, promote physical well-being.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision BNDS International Department offers three international curricula: A-Level, AP, and IBDP Programmes.	Language provision English and Chinese are the languages taught across MSB's programs. Elementary instruction is in Chinese, with English literacy support through the Guided Reading program and daily Intensive Chinese instruction. Early Childhood offers an English-Only class for ages 3–6 and the Global Hanyu Program for Chinese language development. Middle School offers an Intensive Language program in English and Chinese and may include a third language as study advances. Teachers are trained in EAL teaching techniques to support native and non-native English speakers.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching The Dual Language Program provides a full education in English and Chinese for students aged 3 to 12. Toddler and Early Childhood programs immerse students in bilingual environments that alternate between English and Chinese. Early Childhood offers an English-Only Montessori class for ages 3 to 6 and a Global Hanyu Program for Chinese language development. In Middle School, the Dual Language Program continues alongside an Intensive Language program in English and Chinese, with the possibility of studying a third language.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs Toddler and Early Childhood programs provide bilingual environments that alternate between English and Chinese. The Dual Language Program is a core offering spanning ages 3–12. Early Childhood includes an English-Only Montessori class for ages 3–6 and the Global Hanyu Program for Chinese language development. Middle School provides an Intensive Language program to develop English and Chinese, with expansion toward a third language.
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards - No school‑level awards listed on the MSB website for the past five years (2021–2025). I searched the school's public news and About pages and did not find any items described on the site as awards given to the school as an institution during that period. The site's news feed documents events, partnerships, anniversary materials and student competition results, but it does not list institutional awards to MSB in the 2021–2025 timeframe. - Note on student recognitions (included on the site but excluded per your instruction): MSB publishes news about student competition results (for example, students' honors in the AMC8 math competition), but those are individual or team student achievements rather than awards given to the school as an institution, so I have not included them here.
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 - Member of the American Montessori Society (AMS). MSB's history page states it is a member school of AMS — a long‑standing professional association for Montessori schools that provides standards, professional development and a community of practice; membership signals alignment with widely‑recognized Montessori practice. - Designated observation/consultation base for Beijing Normal University's Montessori Research Institute. The school's history notes that MSB became an observation base for Beijing Normal University's Montessori research institute, which indicates formal recognition by a major Chinese teacher‑education institution for demonstrations, study and collaboration. - Local approval to open a middle‑school division. The school reports that it was formally approved to open a middle‑school program (2016) and subsequently launched middle‑school courses (2019); that approval reflects authorization by local/education authorities to extend its age range and offer secondary education. - Strategic international school partnerships (listed on the school website). MSB documents multi‑year strategic curriculum partnerships with U.S. institutions (for example, Niskayuna Central School District and School of the Woods) used to develop its middle‑school program; more recently (2025) MSB announced a strategic partnership with the Placentia‑Yorba Linda Unified School District (PYLUSD) to offer an American‑style high‑school program aligned to WASC accreditation standards. These are programmatic partnerships and curriculum alignments reported on the website (not the same as formal accreditation by the listed foreign bodies). - School claim of participation in China's Montessori standards development. The school homepage states MSB is one of the organisations involved in setting China's Montessori standards; this indicates the school's self‑reported role in national Montessori discussions rather than an external accreditation certificate. Note: the school website describes memberships, local approvals and partnerships (above) and refers to using IB MYP methodology and WASC‑aligned curriculum options through partners, but it does not (on pages publicly available on the site) show an active IB authorization certificate or an independent, current WASC accreditation document in MSB's name. Where the website describes alignment to WASC standards or IB methodology, the wording refers to curriculum alignment or program methodology or to partner arrangements rather than a posted accreditation certificate for MSB itself.
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 online application — Start by completing MSB's online application form (the site labels this “Apply Now”). Parents should prepare to upload the child's passport, both parents' passports and visas (or Chinese ID where applicable), school reports (if any), one teacher recommendation, any learning‑support documentation, and payment of the RMB 3,000 application fee. Only fully completed applications are reviewed, and MSB operates rolling admissions so earlier complete submissions increase the chance of timely consideration. 2. Admissions review and interview — After your complete application is received the Admissions Director will contact you to arrange an interview or meeting; if the family is overseas MSB accepts an additional teacher recommendation in place of an in‑person interview. Parents should expect the school to check documents and past records carefully and to ask clarifying questions about the child's learning needs and school history. If your family cannot attend an in‑person interview, plan to supply the extra recommendation promptly so the application can proceed. 3. Decision and formal offer — If the school offers a place you will receive written notification. MSB requires written confirmation of enrollment within 10 working days of the offer and expects payment of the Placement (security) Deposit to secure the place; if the deposit is not received by the invoice date MSB may reassign the place. Parents should watch the invoice deadline closely and understand the deposit rules before confirming acceptance. 4. Placement deposit and what it secures — The Placement Deposit is ¥20,000 per child (a one‑time, refundable, non‑interest deposit held while the student is enrolled). The deposit secures the student's place; MSB's website explains the deposit will be refunded (less any outstanding charges) when a student leaves, according to the school's withdrawal and refund policy. Note that, under local regulations, the school cannot issue an official fapiao for the refundable placement deposit—MSB will issue a deposit receipt instead. 5. Practical requirements and probationary period — For Early Childhood applicants MSB follows Beijing Municipal Education Commission rules: the student and at least one parent must hold foreign passports and the parent must have a valid work visa (permanent‑resident cases are handled via direct contact with admissions). All new students are subject to a 20 attended‑school‑day probationary period during which MSB may withdraw acceptance if the school cannot meet the child's needs; parents should therefore disclose any past assessments or support needs up front. Also, all Early Childhood applicants must be toilet trained before their first day, and class placement is based on educational background and the child's age as of October 1. 6. Fees, other optional services and next steps after acceptance — Before finalizing acceptance, review the published tuition rates for the relevant year (MSB lists year‑by‑year tuition bands on its Fees page) and check optional services (lunch, bus) for separate charges. After paying the placement deposit and completing enrollment paperwork you will receive guidance on payment schedules, optional service sign‑ups (lunch/bus), and the calendar.
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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 MSB maintains a waiting‑list system and gives priority to certain groups, including returning students, siblings, applicants for full‑day classes, those previously enrolled in Montessori, and applicants who were on the previous year's waiting list. The school operates rolling admissions, and places are secured only after written confirmation and payment of the ¥20,000 Placement Deposit; if the deposit is not received by the invoice deadline MSB may offer the place to another applicant. The website does not publish a public, detailed algorithm or expected waiting times for the waitlist (for example, it does not state how positions are ordered within the waiting list or the typical time a family will wait), so families who want clarity on their current position or the likelihood of an offer should contact Admissions directly.
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