Beijing Royal School vs Harrow International School Beijing

	B Beijing Royal School Beijing, China	H Harrow International School Beijing Beijing, China
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year RMB 66,000 - 240,000	Fees / year RMB 228,600 - 356,600
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational (boarding)	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Advanced Placement (AP), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Canadian Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Cambridge IGCSE, Australian Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 2,500	Pupils 1,500
Typical class size	Typical class size 25	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Mandarin	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1996	Opened 2005
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Beijing Royal School (BRS) is on a large campus in Changping District at No.11 Wangfu Street (postcode 102209). The school is north of the Olympic Village and reachable by Beijing Metro Line 5 (Tiantongyuan North) with a transfer to the rapid bus line 3; the school provides driving directions from the North Fifth Ring and the G6 expressway.	Location Harrow Beijing's main (Hegezhuang) campus is in Hegezhuang Village, Cuigezhuang, Chaoyang District, Beijing (No. 287 Hegezhuang Village). The school publishes a separate City Campus for very early years; admissions materials list campus addresses and practical travel information.
Stages	Stages BRS is a K–12 school with four divisions: kindergarten, primary (including an IB PYP stream), middle/junior high and senior/high school; each division runs its own programmes and admissions. The school offers multiple international pathways at the upper levels (A-Level, IB Diploma, AP/OSSD and similar options).	Stages The school accepts students aged about 2–18 and is organised into Kindergarten/Lower School (Pre‑Prep), Prep (Years 2–6) and Upper School (Prep, Senior and Sixth Form / Years 7–13).
School type	School type BRS is a co-educational private school that operates as a boarding school while also accommodating day students. Lower grades can be day students (with boarding available if needed) and senior grades are generally expected or encouraged to board; the school publishes dormitory facilities and boarding routines.	School type Harrow Beijing is an international, co‑educational school for Chinese and foreign pupils (ages 2–18). The school's public pages describe day programmes across the phases; boarding is not described on the Harrow Beijing site (note: some other AISL Harrow schools do offer boarding). For confirmation about boarding options contact admissions.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support The school publishes an inclusion (融合/‘Inclusion') department for primary years and an Inclusion Policy, and describes differentiated and layered teaching, bilingual support and personalised learning pathways; parents are advised to contact Student Services/Admissions for specifics and assessment arrangements.	Additional learning support Harrow Beijing has a Learning Support Department with a full‑time Learning Support Coordinator in both Lower and Upper School, dedicated intervention teachers, and access‑arrangement support for external exams; the team works with families, teachers and external specialists including an educational psychologist.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation BRS is a Beijing-based (China) private school; it is part of the Fazheng Group and delivers international curricula rather than being formally affiliated to a foreign government or embassy.	Country affiliation Harrow Beijing is part of the Harrow family and the AISL Harrow Schools network; it traces its heritage to Harrow School in London.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation The school does not list any religious affiliation on its public information pages; its materials present a secular, international curriculum focus.	Religious affiliation The school's public information does not identify a religious affiliation; pastoral provision is presented as non‑denominational and focused on wellbeing and safeguarding.
School day structure	School day structure Daily schedules vary by division; the primary division reports an 8:20 start for lessons (adjusted under recent national ‘double reduction' guidance), with a one-hour lunch/nap period and structured boarding routines (boarding students commonly wake around 07:00 and have a lights-out time around 21:00). Exact start/end times and after-school services differ by year group and are provided in division-specific timetables.	School day structure Morning care (Breakfast Club) is available; a parent newsletter notes breakfast‑club drop‑off from about 07:05 with students heading to class shortly before 08:00. Typical published school‑day times used in school listings are roughly 08:00 to mid/late afternoon (around 16:30), but exact start/finish times and after‑school activity schedules vary by year group and are given in the school handbook.
Bus service details	Bus service details BRS operates organised student bus services and partners with certified school-transport providers; the primary division publishes multiple dedicated routes, safety specifications for the vehicles, and an assigned staff member on each bus. The school also runs scheduled boarding-student shuttle lines (detailed pick-up/drop-off times and routes are listed on the primary/boarding pages). Parents should contact the primary office for current route maps, daily times and registration.	Bus service details The school offers a school‑bus service; route maps, timings, fees and the transport provider are described in the Admissions Information Centre and the school handbook (the admissions team handles route allocation). For current routes, pick‑up points or to register for transport contact admissions by phone or email.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / registration fees - The school's published admissions pages do not list a universal application or registration fee amount for general applicants; no formal application fee is published on the school's online application or admissions Q&A pages. Tuition fees by year group (breakdown available from the school) - High School (Senior High): RMB 232,000 per year to RMB 252,000 per year (range varies by curriculum stream). Annual amounts are published; a per-term (semester) breakdown is not published on the school pages. - Middle School (Junior High): RMB 203,000 per year. A per-term breakdown is not published on the school pages. - Primary School (Elementary): RMB 119,000 per year to RMB 155,000 per year (varies by class/type). Per-term amounts are not listed on the school pages. - Kindergarten: RMB 6,800 per month to RMB 11,000 per month (some Montessori/international classes listed at higher monthly rates). Tuition is presented on a monthly basis for kindergarten; no official per-term kindergarten schedule is published on the admissions pages. Boarding fees and boarding arrangements - The school operates as a boarding-capable campus and recommends boarding for senior grades. The school's public pages describe boarding practice (weekend leave arrangements and that lower grades may commute) but do not publish a standard boarding-fee figure on the admissions or fee pages. Any specific boarding-rate schedule (weekly/monthly/annual boarding fee) is not shown on the publicly available admissions materials. Billing schedule and payment terms - The school's published materials present tuition as annual (or monthly for kindergarten) figures but do not publish a full billing schedule or standard payment-term table (for example: number of instalments, due dates, or late-payment penalties) on the admissions or online-application pages. Families should note that only annual/monthly fee amounts are listed publicly. Other costs and typical additional fees (from published school-directory summaries and admissions notes) - Uniforms and school materials: third-party school-directory summaries list typical uniform costs in ranges (examples published externally indicate roughly RMB 880–2,500 for uniforms), but a specific official uniform-price list is not provided on the school's public admissions pages. - Transport (school bus): third-party listings show annual or termly bus fees as an additional cost (examples published externally include ranges such as RMB 1,400–8,500 depending on route/type). The school's public admissions pages note campus transport options but do not publish a standard transport-fee schedule. - Examination, testing and external exam fees: the school is a test centre for many external exams (AP, A‑Level, IB, TOEFL/IELTS, etc.). Candidates should expect exam-registration and external marking fees for these qualifications in addition to tuition. Specific exam fees are set by the exam bodies and are not shown as part of the tuition figures on the school's admissions pages. Refunds and deposits - The school's publicly available admissions pages and online application form do not publish a standard refund policy, deposit amounts, or how refunds are processed (for example deposit refund terms or prorated refunds on withdrawal). No formal refund schedule is shown in the public admissions materials. Accepted payment methods and practical payment information - The school's public admissions pages and the online application form provide contact details for admissions and finance enquiries but do not list specific accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit card, or other channels) or bank details on the public pages. Notes on what is and is not published - Published, load-bearing fee figures available from the school are the annual (or kindergarten monthly) tuition rates listed above. The school's public admissions and brochure pages do not publish a full itemised fee schedule covering application/registration fees, per-term billing tables, boarding fee amounts, deposit/refund rules, uniform price lists, or explicit payment-method instructions. Third-party school directories reproduce the tuition figures and list additional typical costs (uniforms, bus) in ranges; those third-party figures are summarized above where available. Summary (practical points for a parent) - Tuition is published by division as annual amounts (high school, middle school, primary) or monthly for kindergarten; use RMB figures shown above for budgeting. - The school does not publish per-term billing breakdowns, a standard application fee, boarding-price schedule, refund policy, or payment methods in its publicly available admissions materials; these items are therefore to be confirmed directly with the school's admissions/finance office.	Fee details Application fee - Registration (application) fee: RMB 3,500, payable once at the point of application. Tuition fees (annual and per term, by year group) - Pre-Nursery (Pre-N): Tuition RMB 228,600 per year — approximately RMB 76,200 per term (if split equally into three terms). - Nursery: Tuition RMB 228,600 per year — approximately RMB 76,200 per term. - Reception: Tuition RMB 259,600 per year — approximately RMB 86,533 per term. - Year 1: Tuition RMB 282,600 per year — approximately RMB 94,200 per term. - Year 2: Tuition RMB 295,800 per year — approximately RMB 98,600 per term. - Year 3 & Year 4: Tuition RMB 305,800 per year — approximately RMB 101,933 per term. - Year 5: Tuition RMB 306,800 per year — approximately RMB 102,267 per term. - Year 6: Tuition RMB 309,800 per year — approximately RMB 103,267 per term. - Year 7 & Year 8: Tuition RMB 321,600 per year — approximately RMB 107,200 per term. - Year 9, Year 10 & Year 11: Tuition RMB 336,000 per year — approximately RMB 112,000 per term. - Year 12 & Year 13: Tuition RMB 356,600 per year — approximately RMB 118,867 per term. Note: the per-term figures above are simple equal one‑third divisions of the published annual tuition and are provided for planning purposes; check the school's billing schedule for exact instalment amounts and due dates. Billing schedule and payment terms - The registration fee is payable at application. An Acceptance Form must be returned and a small advance payment of tuition is required to secure a place after an offer is made. Payments are to be made to the school's bank account (Hang Seng Bank Beijing — account: Harrow International School Beijing; Account Number: 531031680020). Boarding fees - Harrow Beijing operates as a day school (no boarding provision listed); there are no boarding fees for this campus. Other costs and fees - English Intensive class: some year groups offer an English Intensive class that incurs additional fees. - School uniform: all students must wear school uniform; uniforms are purchased by parents according to the school's uniform guide. - School bus: a school bus network is available; parents should contact Admissions for bus routes and fees. - Canteen (lunch): the school provides a canteen service; separate meal charges apply (sample lunch menu published by the school). Refund information - The registration fee is charged at application and is stated as payable once; the admissions materials do not specify a general refund of the registration fee. The school's formal fee and refund terms appear in the full fee or parent handbook documents. Fee payment options - Bank transfer to the school's Hang Seng Bank Beijing account is provided (bank details published). The school uses an online admissions portal (OpenApply) for applications and enrolment procedures. For other accepted payment methods and any applicable bank/transaction charges, follow the school's payment instructions.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options The campus has a Grade-A hygienic standard dining hall with a 3,000-person capacity.	Food options —
House system	House system —	House system The school uses a House System to structure pastoral care and student life.
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is a Sino-foreign joint venture and the first Sino-foreign joint venture school established in Beijing. In October 2023 it achieved dual accreditation from WASC and NEASC/CIPSH.	Governance and ownership —
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Beijing Royal School operates several international pathways by school stage: the primary section uses the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) delivered in a bilingual immersion model. The middle school follows the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and also prepares students for Cambridge IGCSE within the school's Cambridge K‑12 framework. Upper secondary students have multiple qualification routes: the school is authorized to offer the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) and also runs Cambridge AS/A‑Level and a large AP programme, so students may follow IBDP, A‑Level or AP tracks. The BRS AP page lists many specific AP subjects (for example Calculus AB/BC, physics, chemistry, biology, computer science, English, economics and Chinese) and states the school is an early AP adopter and an AP teaching demonstration school. Across all stages the school describes a blend of national curriculum content with international programmes (IB, Cambridge, AP and AQA), publishes subject‑level lists and assessment policies, and emphasises bilingual delivery and age‑appropriate assessment.	Curriculum details Harrow Beijing runs a values‑led programme from Early Years to Sixth Form: Early Years (ages 3–5) follow the AISL Harrow Early Years Curriculum (AHEYC) / Little Lions kindergarten framework. In Primary (Years 1–6) the school teaches the English National Curriculum integrated with the International Primary Curriculum, with daily Mandarin, Expressive Arts and a specialist emphasis on PE and outdoor education. The Prep phase (Years 7–8) provides a broad foundation across subjects to prepare students for Upper School. In the Senior Phase (Years 9–11) students consolidate learning and are prepared to sit GCSE/IGCSE examinations in Year 11. The Sixth Form (Years 12–13) follows a two‑year A‑Level programme (with options for a three‑year pathway) and Harrow Beijing lists A‑Level subjects including Art, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Computer Science, Design Technology, Economics, Mandarin, Further Mathematics, English Literature, Geography, History, Mathematics, Media Studies, Music, Physics, Psychology and Theatre Studies, plus EPQ and other enrichment awards.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
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 Beijing Royal School (BRES) integrates social and emotional learning into its curriculum: the IB PYP primary programme explicitly includes “Personal, Social and Emotional” learning and the school describes whole‑child, socio‑emotional aims in its PYP materials. The kindergarten programme lists an SEL (社会情感实践课程) strand as part of its teaching. Class organisation in the PYP/fusion primary department uses dual homeroom teachers (a native-speaking foreign teacher plus a bilingual Chinese teacher), which the school presents as part of supporting students' social and emotional development. BRES also runs parent workshops and reflective/cooperative learning activities tied to the PYP approach.	Social & emotional learning Harrow Beijing states that pastoral care is central to its provision: pupils are assigned tutors and are managed within a House system, supported by Assistant Heads, Pastoral Leads and counsellors. The school delivers a formal PSHE curriculum in the Lower School and an equivalent wellbeing programme in the Upper School; PSHE content and delivery are guided by UK and Chinese policy frameworks. The school also cites structured tutor time, student voice bodies (including a whole-school student council and the Shaftesbury Society), and regular review of the PSHE programme. These elements are described on the school's Pastoral Care page and in the school's PSHE policy.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) The school's primary (PYP) pages list an Inclusion Policy (全纳政策) and operate a ‘fusion' primary department (小学融合部), indicating an inclusion approach and personalised learning within the PYP framework. The website presents the Inclusion Policy as one of the PYP's six formal policies but does not publish, on public pages reviewed, a detailed list of specific categories of special educational needs it will support. Likewise, BRES does not describe itself on the public site as a specialist SEN institution; its materials emphasise inclusive PYP practice rather than specialist SEN provision. For specifics about assessment, provision levels, or formal SEN placement, families are directed to contact the school directly.	Special educational needs (SEN) Harrow Beijing publishes a Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) policy (last updated January 2025) that sets out admissions considerations, referral procedures and the types of support available. Published examples of provision include EAL/Chinese acquisition programmes, learning support (small-group literacy and maths), dyslexia intervention, social skills training, fine-motor skills work, referral to the school psychologist or external specialists, and Individual Education Plans (IEPs) with regular review. The policy describes how students are admitted to, and returned from, specialist support programmes and how access arrangements for public examinations are managed. The school presents SEND provision as part of its mainstream inclusive offer and does not present itself as a specialist SEN institution in its published policy documents.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language BRES publishes a Language Policy as one of its formal PYP policies and operates bilingual/immersion provision in the primary and kindergarten programmes. The primary (融合部) states it uses a dual‑teacher model in each class (a native‑speaking foreign teacher plus a bilingual Chinese teacher) and describes immersion and language support as part of daily teaching. The school's exam and testing centre also lists support for a wide range of language tests (TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge suite, HSK etc.), indicating institutional capacity for language assessment and preparation. The website therefore documents structured bilingual instruction and language testing support rather than a separate labeled “EAL only” programme.	English as an additional language Harrow Beijing's English Language Acquisition Policy (last updated 04 February 2025) states that English acquisition is a primary focus and sets out a whole-school CLIL approach with multiple pathways: mainstream differentiation, targeted ‘‘push-in'' or ‘‘pull-out'' support, short- or long-term intensive English programmes, and EAL-qualified teaching staff. The policy names classroom programmes and approaches (for example Read Write Inc phonics in Early Years/Lower School, Talk for Writing, Voice 21 oracy approaches, and structured reading schemes) and specifies assessment frameworks (Pearson GSE in Upper School; Bell Framework in Lower School). Staffing and quality measures are described (EAL teacher qualifications minimum CELTA or equivalent, CPD for CLIL, and timetabling to reflect language needs).
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing BRES publishes evidence of organised mental‑health activity: the school runs psychology/mental‑health talks and workshops (for example puberty mental‑health lectures) and reports student psychology activities led by named staff. The site describes a psychological counselling office and public events where the counselling lead (identified by name in activity reports) delivers community mental‑health education and interventions. The school also carries out routine health checks and reports follow‑up/feedback to parents as part of its health and wellbeing work. For details on day‑to‑day counselling access, referral procedures or crisis support, the website points families to the school counselling team and student services.	Mental wellbeing Harrow Beijing describes a counselling and psychological support structure: the school's safeguarding/pastoral pages describe a counselling team led by an in‑house Educational Psychologist, and a parent newsletter notes a full‑time school psychologist plus two emotional counsellors available to students. The PSHE/wellbeing curriculum, tutor system (including Close Personal Tutoring/CPT) and assemblies are cited as routine opportunities to support student wellbeing and signpost help. The school states that referrals to the school psychologist or other specialists form part of its support pathways, and that counselling staff and pastoral teams work with tutors and House leaders. These arrangements are described in the school's safeguarding, pastoral and parent communications.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding BRES lists a Child Protection Policy as one of its formal PYP policies and provides a downloadable Child Protection document on its site (Child Protection / 儿童保护政策 is presented among the school's six policies). The school additionally publishes routine health and safety measures such as annual student health checks and on‑site medical/health services. Public pages therefore show that safeguarding and child protection are formalised policies and operationalised through health screenings and pastoral structures; however the website's public pages do not replace the full policy document for legal/operational detail, so families should consult the school's Child Protection Policy PDF or contact the school for the complete safeguarding procedures.	Safeguarding Harrow Beijing publishes a safeguarding statement and describes a multi‑person Safeguarding Team with several Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs), phase safeguarding committees and staff trained to an "internationally recognized standard." The school names an Assistant Head of School as a DSL and reports participation in regional safeguarding work (FOBISIA Executive Safeguarding Committee); it also states that safeguarding practice is subject to internal and external audits and AISL governance inspections. The Pastoral Care page and the Safeguarding section link to the school's safeguarding policy and describe safer‑recruitment procedures, training and the formation of online‑safety and pastoral safeguarding committees.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Beijing Royal School sits on a 150‑acre campus with about 120,000 square meters of state‑of‑the‑art facilities, including a 1080‑seat auditorium with a six‑language interpretation system and a 400‑seat international conference hall. The campus is strategically located along Beijing's historic central axis north of the Olympic Village. The school operates four integrated divisions—Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, and High School—providing a continuous K–12 education. Facilities cover academic, athletic, residential, and cultural spaces and emphasize a digitally enabled learning environment with smart classrooms and laboratories. The campus includes a TOEFL/IELTS testing center and a 100‑seat Model UN‑style Council Chamber, among other specialized spaces.	Facilities overview Harrow Beijing has two purpose-built campuses: the City Campus for Early Years to Year 1 and the Hegezhuang Campus for Year 2 to Year 13. The City Campus is set in a green and leafy community, while the Hegezhuang Campus is located in a village area near the airport express. The facilities are designed to foster curiosity, creativity and intellectual growth, with spaces including a theatre and dining halls and a range of multi-functional learning environments. A 360-degree virtual tour is available to explore both campuses.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The school features an international standard sports field with a 400m track, a Champions League‑regulation football field, and an NBA‑standard indoor basketball arena. It has a multi‑functional indoor gymnasium and an Olympic‑standard indoor swimming pool, plus a professional fitness training center. A table tennis and badminton center with Olympic‑caliber trampoline/rock climbing facilities is available, as is an Arts District with piano rooms, art studios, and dance studios.	Sports facilities The campuses include outdoor spaces and sports areas. The Hegezhuang Campus provides multi-functional spaces to support learning and activity from Year 2 to Year 13.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Academic facilities include fully digitized smart classrooms and A‑Level standard digital laboratories for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. The modern e‑library houses 300,000 volumes. A 400‑seat TOEFL/IELTS testing center operates on campus with satellite distance‑learning classrooms. The 1080‑seat auditorium has a six‑language simultaneous interpretation system, and there is a 400‑seat international conference hall. A 100‑seat Council Chamber supports Model United Nations activities, and a distance learning recording studio enables remote instruction. Curricula include AP, A Level, IB, and the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) program.	Academic facilities The lower years follow the English National Curriculum integrated with the International Primary Curriculum, with daily Mandarin instruction and Expressive Arts, and the teaching aligns with Chinese Ministry of Education guidelines for ages 3–6. The school offers both IGCSE and A Level programmes, with A Levels available in a wide range of subjects including Mandarin. The Three-Year A Level Programme combines a Foundation year with two years of A Level study, while the Four-Year Programme provides two years of IGCSE followed by two years of A Level study.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities International cooperation partnerships with organizations such as UN Women, UNESCO, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the Oxford Entrepreneurs Association, Harvard Medical School, and Duke University provide BR S students with access to nearly 100 academic competitions across 10 subject areas. A Model United Nations Conference Hall on campus supports MUN activities. Global graduate destinations include the United States (approximately 88.5% of graduates), Canada (4%), the United Kingdom (3%), and smaller shares in Germany, Switzerland, Hong Kong/China, and Australia. Notable university placements include Princeton, Yale, MIT, Stanford, UC Berkeley, Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, LSE, McGill, the University of Melbourne, and the University of Hong Kong.	Extra curricular facilities The school offers extracurricular activities such as the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), LAMDA, Duke of Edinburgh Award and a Sports Leadership Award, along with student clubs and international exchange opportunities.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Beijing Royal School (北京王府学校) was founded in 1996 and is noted as Beijing's first Sino‑foreign cooperative school. The school introduced A‑Level and AP pathways in the 2000s and later gained IB authorization in 2018. It is part of the Fazheng Group education network and has pursued international accreditations and partnerships, including WASC and NEASC/CIPASH recognitions reported in 2021–2023. The school marks milestones and public partnerships in a running timeline of events (for example, a 25th‑anniversary program in 2021).	History Harrow Beijing was established in 2005. It is an overseas member of the Harrow network and is linked with the Harrow Overseas Member Alliance and the AISL Harrow schools group. The school describes its approach as drawing on the traditions of Harrow School in London while operating in a Chinese context. Administrative and community links are organised through the Harrow family / AISL structures rather than as a standalone local institution.
Community	Community The school community includes students, families, alumni and international partners and regularly convenes cultural and academic events such as an International Culture Festival, the “future diplomat” (未来外交官) program and ambassador visits. Performing‑arts groups, music ensembles and dance teams present on‑ and off‑campus, and students run community and IB‑MYP service projects that engage local and regional issues. Parents are invited frequently through grade‑level meetings, open days and alumni gatherings, which bring families onto campus and connect overseas alumni with current students.	Community The Harrow Beijing community comprises Chinese and international families and a multinational staff body. The school programme and calendar include regular community and cultural events — examples shown on the site include Mid‑Autumn Festival, Temple Fair, Chinese New Year performances, Summer Picnic, Sports Day and seasonal concerts. Families and students also participate in service and community projects and in school productions and house events throughout the year.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The school operates formal parent committees (家委会) with elected roles such as a director, secretary‑general and vice‑directors; elections and a published committee charter are part of the governance process. Committee representatives meet with school leaders to discuss home–school coordination and have participated in on‑site activity reviews (for example, canteen and dormitory visits) and formal briefings. At the primary level the school describes parents as members of the school learning community and lists PTA activities including parent lectures, workshops, classroom observation and volunteer programs. School reports and interviews with parent‑committee members show parents take part in organizing open days, fundraising and educational workshops and in promoting communication between families and staff. The school also runs online and in‑person curriculum briefings and orientation sessions for parents to explain term plans, learning goals and ways families can support students.	Parent teacher association Friends of Harrow (FoH) is the parent–staff association that provides practical support to the school and helps new families settle in. FoH organises specific activities such as the Welcome Coffee Morning for new parents, an Autumn Fair, Staff Appreciation Lunch, a Friends of Harrow shop and book fairs, and it runs social and fundraising events involving parents from different backgrounds. The school also runs a Parents Partnership Programme based on Professor Joyce Epstein's model, which covers communication, volunteering, decision‑making, community collaboration, learning at home and parental training. In the Lower School, parent class representatives act as the primary contact between parents and teachers, facilitate social interaction and may organise class activities or handle practical questions. In the Upper School, the Parent Consultative Committee (PCC) is made up of one parent from each Phase in each House and meets (typically) once a term to raise questions and discuss matters with the school.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual Beijing Royal School offers AP, A Level, IB, and the OSSD Program. It provides 34 AP courses and 19 A Level courses and is designated by the College Board as an AP Demonstration School in China. The school was authorized as an IB World School in January 2018 and achieved dual accreditation from WASC and NEASC/CIPSH in October 2023. 100% of graduates are admitted to universities among the world's top 100 institutions.	Academic & intellectual The school offers a continuous educational program from kindergarten through Year 13. GCSEs are available in the senior years, followed by A Levels in the sixth form. The Little Lions Curriculum (LLC) supports Early Years education, and the school provides an academic pathway that combines British traditions with a Chinese context.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative The school has a strong visual arts program and experienced art teachers, including China's first AP Studio Art teacher and staff with study-abroad art experience and advanced degrees from leading universities. In 2017 Beijing Royal School signed a five-year partnership with MassArt to provide priority access to U.S. art education, portfolio development assistance, guidance on teaching methods, and opportunities to participate in MassArt's Summer Studios. The campus includes an arts district with piano rooms, art studios, and dance studios, and a modern library with extensive collections.	Arts & creative LAMDA training is offered as part of leadership in action, with public speaking, acting and related arts activities available as part of a broad arts and performance program. Accelerated Reader supports reading development.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Language of instruction is English and Chinese. The auditorium features a six-language simultaneous interpretation system and a 400-seat international conference hall, with a TOEFL/IELTS testing center and satellite distance-learning classrooms. Graduates have gained admission to prestigious universities worldwide, including institutions such as Princeton, Yale, MIT, Oxford, and Cambridge.	Cultural & language The school uses Content Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) to develop subject knowledge alongside English language proficiency, with additional English for Academic Purposes (EAP) in the Sixth Form and dedicated Language & Learning support for newcomers. More than 70% of teaching staff are expatriate educators, supporting an English-language learning environment.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Beijing Royal School hosts a 100-seat Council Chamber for Model UN events, providing a venue for student leadership and debate. The school participates in a wide range of academic competitions and activities through its international cooperation program, engaging students across multiple subject areas. Global alumni trends reflect the school's strong university placements at top universities around the world.	Social & hobbies A broad program of co-curricular activities is described, including arts, music, drama, sports and clubs that provide opportunities to practice English and engage with a global peer community.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service The school emphasizes a holistic education that blends British heritage with Chinese context and fosters an international, cross-cultural learning environment. The community is structured to support leadership, service and global perspectives.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Leadership Education is a formal part of Academic Success. The school emphasizes student-centered learning, global competency, and a fusion of Chinese and Western educational approaches to foster leadership and professional skills. Model UN participation and international collaborations offer practical leadership experiences, and graduates routinely move on to leading universities and programs worldwide.	Leadership & professional Leadership in Action programs are part of the school, including pathways in the arts, sports, LAMDA and service and community activities that develop leadership and professional skills.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing The 150-acre campus includes premium facilities such as a Grade-A dining hall with a 3,000-person capacity and premium student dormitories. There is a national standard school bus system, a faculty club and exchange center, and a comprehensive campus security surveillance system. The campus also features athletic facilities including an Olympic-standard indoor swimming pool, football field, indoor gym, and an arts district with dedicated spaces for music, art, and dance.	Lifestyle & wellbeing The campus structure supports a balanced lifestyle with two purpose-built campuses and extensive facilities for outdoor play, sports, arts and well-being, aligned with an emphasis on holistic development.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Beijing Royal School uses English in its international curricula and provides English-language testing for admissions and language proficiency. The campus features a 400-seat TOEFL/IELTS testing center and a 1080-seat auditorium with a six-language simultaneous interpretation system. Admissions testing includes English and an interview to assess oral English ability, and about 40% of faculty are foreign-born or hold overseas degrees, while 20% are Chinese teachers proficient in English. Cambridge Primary includes English among its core subjects.	Language provision The school uses English as the language of instruction and communication. Newcomers receive additional Language & Learning classes to support language development, and CLIL (Content Language Integrated Learning) is used to develop subject knowledge alongside English proficiency. English language learning programs are personalized. The school sets explicit language proficiency targets for different grade levels and conducts assessments at least twice a year to track progress.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards - 2025 AP Capstone — “2025 AP Capstone Project China Honor School” (award to the school, reported by the school on October 28, 2025). The school's site states the College Board formally conferred this honor on the school in recognition of its AP Capstone programme implementation and outcomes. Clarification and sources: I searched the school's official website (http://www.brs.edu.cn/) for awards and recognitions between January 1, 2021 and the present. The only item presented on the school website as an award given to the school itself within that five‑year window (2021–2025) is the AP Capstone China Honor School designation cited above. Other items on the site from 2021–2025 are institutional accreditations (WASC, NEASC/CIPASH, IB authorization) or descriptions of student competition results and individual student recognitions (which you asked to exclude). If you would like, I can: 1) export the specific pages I used as sources, or 2) check for any additional awards in a different set of pages (for example, local media reports linked from the school site).	Awards 1) British Schools Awards — "Empowering Students" Award (the school's news item reports: "On 5 November, Harrow Beijing won the ‘Empowering Students' Award at the British Schools Awards gala dinner organised by the British Chamber of Commerce in China"). Significance: an externally run award given to the school (through the British Schools Awards) recognising the school's work to give students a stronger voice within the school community. Notes: I included only items that the Harrow Beijing website explicitly presents as accreditations/official recognitions or as awards to the school. The site highlights many student-level awards and exam-board recognitions (Pearson Edexcel / Cambridge highest marks and learner awards) but those are awarded to individual students rather than to the school and so are not listed here. Relevant school pages used: Harrow Beijing (news and information pages).
Accreditations	Accreditations - Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) — Full 6‑year ACS WASC accreditation (February 2021). WASC accreditation is an external quality review from a U.S.-based regional accrediting body; it indicates the school meets standards for institutional integrity, program quality and continuous improvement. - New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) / CIPASH — NEASC/CIPASH international accreditation (October 2023). NEASC/CIPASH is an external quality review for international K‑12 programs administered by NEASC's China/international commission; the school website reports this as a separate international accreditation that complements WASC. - International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) — IBDP authorization (school reports IB authorization achieved in early 2018 and states it has since been authorized across IB programmes). IB authorization means the school is authorized by the IBO to offer IB diploma (and related IB programmes where authorized), confirming curriculum, teacher preparation and assessment meet IBO requirements. - Cambridge International (CIE) — Cambridge Professional Development Centre authorization (Cambridge PD Centre awarded June 22, 2016) and related Cambridge PDQ recognition (school reports earning Cambridge PDQ Diploma certification for its PD centre/teachers). These show an institutional relationship with Cambridge International for teacher professional development and recognized Cambridge PDQ qualifications. - AQA — Authorized as an AQA International A‑Level Courses Learning and Assessment Center (school reports this status from March 2016). This is an authorization by AQA to deliver/coordinate A‑Level course learning and assessment. - AP / College Board recognition — The school is listed on the site as an AP Teaching Demonstration School (College Board designation; cited on the school's course/admissions pages). That designation indicates recognition by the College Board for AP programme practice and outreach. - GAC / ACT — GAC‑ACT Approved Teaching Center (contract signing reported March 2017). This is a licensed centre arrangement to deliver the Global Assessment Certificate (GAC) pathway and associated services. - Examination/test‑center authorizations — the school's website reports several authorised on‑campus testing/designation items such as a fully‑licensed DELE (Spanish language) Examination Center (reported 2019) and a licensed TOEFL Junior Testing Center (reported 2017). These are official examination‑center qualifications that allow the school to administer those specific external tests on site. Notes on scope: the items above are taken from the school's own website and are presented as accreditations, authorizations or formal recognitions there. I grouped program/assessment centre authorizations (e.g., DELE, TOEFL Junior, AQA, GAC, Cambridge PD centre, AP designation) separately from the major institutional accreditations (WASC, NEASC/CIPASH, IBO) to make the difference in scope clear. All items are cited to the school website.	Accreditations 1) Accredited by the British Council (listed as "Accredited by the British Council" on the school site) — this refers to the school being recognised in the British Council's IELTS performance data (the site notes Harrow Beijing was selected into the top national tier of IELTS performance, described as "British Council IELTS Model Schools"). Significance: indicates external, exam-related recognition of the school's English-language outcomes and that the school appears in the British Council's published IELTS performance data. 2) Authorised LAMDA learning centre and LAMDA examination centre (the site states Harrow Beijing established a LAMDA learning centre and "became a LAMDA exam centre"). Significance: shows the school is an approved centre for LAMDA (London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art) examinations and courses, which means it is formally authorised to deliver LAMDA teaching and hold LAMDA exams on site.
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Inquiry & first contact — Start by submitting the school's online application or contacting the admissions office to request a campus visit, counseling session or Open Day. The school's English online application form is available on the BRS website; it also lists upcoming events (campus tours, 1:1 counselling) that parents can book. Parents should note the application form asks for current school, current grade and the grade the student is applying for, so have those details ready when you start. 2. Submit an application and request a document checklist — After the online form, the admissions office will confirm next steps and the documents required for the student's year/grade. BRS does not publish one universal printable checklist for every grade on the public pages, so parents should ask admissions for the exact document list (typical items schools request include recent school reports/transcripts, passport or ID, proof of residence, and health/immunization records). Requesting the checklist early avoids delays and lets you prepare certified translations if needed. 3. Entrance assessment and interview — BRS arranges written assessments (English and mathematics are mentioned as core tests) and an interview that evaluates oral English, independent thinking and subject-level readiness; scores are used as a reference alongside the whole-application review. The school runs its own entrance examinations and schedules interviews; for some international-program pathways there may also be oral interviews or program-specific tasks. Parents should prepare the child for short subject tests and an in-person or online interview, and confirm whether a local test centre or remote option is available. 4. Program placement, pathway options and scholarship screening — Admissions places students into the appropriate division and curriculum track (kindergarten, primary, junior high, senior high with AP/A-Level/IB/OSSD tracks). Some programs (for example the Canada pathway) advertise early admissions if a student passes the school's examinations and also list merit scholarship awards for qualifying candidates; BRS also advertises “excellent new-student” and “outstanding graduate” scholarships with separate application or selection rules. Parents should clarify which curriculum track the student is being assessed for and whether any scholarship application forms or deadlines apply to their child's cohort. 5. Offer, deposit and fee schedule — If the application is successful the school issues an offer letter that will state the tuition amount, any conditional scholarships, and the deposit or payment schedule required to secure the place. BRS publishes tuition bands by division (examples: senior high ~RMB 220,000–240,000 per year depending on curriculum; junior high ~RMB 191,000 per year; primary ~RMB 119,000–155,000 per year; kindergarten by-class monthly rates). Parents should check the offer for whether the quoted amount is tuition-only (additional items such as insurance, uniform, meals, trips, exam/registration fees and refundable deposits can apply) and confirm payment deadlines and refund rules. 6. Enrollment logistics (boarding, visa and health requirements) — The school is a boarding-capable campus and recommends boarding for senior grades; junior grades can commute. Non-Beijing-resident students are accepted, and international families should ask admissions about the school's support for visa paperwork, health checks, vaccination records and weekend boarding arrangements. Confirm arrival dates, orientation schedules and whether the school requires specific medical forms or local guardianship arrangements for overseas students. 7. Transfers, late entry and ongoing communication — BRS accepts transfer/inserted students year-round subject to available places; the admissions office schedules transfer testing and will place students according to seat availability. If you are applying mid-year, ask for current seat availability in the target grade, the expected timeline for testing and results, and whether the student's prior curriculum requires bridging support. Maintain contact with the admissions or international programs office so you receive any grade-specific instructions (timetables, exam registrations, uniform lists) before your child starts.	Admissions 1. Initial enquiry and visit. During a visit or Open Day you will be shown the facilities, meet admissions/academic staff and have an opportunity to ask about year-group availability and programme detail. Parents who cannot visit can use the school's online resources (virtual tour, prospectus, videos) before applying. 2. Submit the online application and pay the registration fee. Applications are made through the school's online portal (harrowbeijing.openapply.cn) and the school charges a one‑time registration fee of 3,500 RMB payable at the point of application; the application should include required documents such as passport pages, recent school reports (two years), a teacher reference and photos. The Admissions Quick Guide lists exactly which documents are required and confirms the registration fee and online submission URL. Early application is recommended because demand is high and waiting-list priority is based on submission date. 3. School review, consultation and age placement. After you submit the application the Admissions team will review the documents and confirm the appropriate year group using the school's age-placement guide (placements follow dates of birth). Depending on the child's age and the year group applied for, the school may arrange a consultation, assessment or interview with academic staff; details and timing are set by the Admissions Office after they receive a completed application. Note that Harrow Beijing describes itself as academically selective; where academic requirements are not met or spaces are limited, this will affect the decision or placement offered. 4. Specific entry rules for older year groups. The school does not permit direct entry to Year 11 or Year 13 and does not permit entry to Year 10 or Year 12 after the October half‑term for that academic year—parents should plan timing accordingly if applying for those year groups. For applicants seeking direct entry into Year 12 (A Level), the school specifies academic prerequisites (a minimum of five GCSEs or equivalent at Grade C or above and Grade B or above in any intended A‑Level subject). If you are applying for a senior place, confirm the exact subject and examination equivalency requirements with Admissions. 5. Offer, acceptance and deposit timeline. If a place is offered the school will send a formal Offer and an Acceptance Form; parents are asked to sign and return the Acceptance Form and to make the advance payment of tuition fees by the deadline. The school typically guarantees a place for two weeks after an offer is made to allow return of the Acceptance Form and payment; if the acceptance and payment are not completed by the deadline the place may be offered to another applicant. For payment the Admissions Quick Guide gives bank details and requests clear name/year‑group references on transfers. 6. Fees, sibling discounts and other cost notes. Harrow Beijing publishes year‑by‑year tuition for the academic year (example: Pre‑Nursery and Nursery 228,600 RMB; Reception 259,600 RMB; Year 1 282,600 RMB; Year 9–11 336,000 RMB; Year 12–13 356,600 RMB for 2025–2026); the school also notes that certain year groups offer an English Intensive class that incurs additional fees. Sibling discounts are applied to the youngest child in order of birth (2nd child 5%, 3rd child 10%, 4th and subsequent 15%). Check the Tuition Fees document and the Admissions Quick Guide for the currently published year, and ask Admissions about any additional charges (bus, meals, uniforms, optional programmes). 7. Final preparation and start. Once the Acceptance Form is returned and the advance payment is processed, the school will confirm the enrolment and provide practical information (timetables, uniform, bus routes, canteen). Ensure that visas/permits (for international applicants) and any medical or other documentation requested are ready well before the start date. If no space is immediately available but your child meets entry requirements, the school will place them on a waiting list (see below).
Scholarships	Scholarships BRS publishes several scholarship options and program-specific merit awards. The school's public pages refer to “excellent new-student” scholarships (noting that the new-student scholarship is specifically limited to Grade 10 applicants in some program materials) and an “outstanding graduate” scholarship that can be substantial; program pages (for example the Canada pathway) list merit scholarships ranging from RMB 10,000 up to RMB 150,000 for outstanding applicants. Scholarship awards are generally merit-based and tied to either entrance examination results, academic records (including results such as Zhongkao where applicable) or other program-specific selection criteria; parents should confirm whether scholarships are one-off tuition discounts, percentage reductions, or multi-year awards and whether there are renewal conditions (minimum GPA or conduct standards). Because the school's descriptions include program-specific language and amounts, ask admissions for the current scholarship rules, the application window, required supporting documents, and the deadline for accepting an offer once a scholarship is awarded.	Scholarships Harrow Beijing runs scholarship programmes and also participates in larger AISL Harrow scholarship initiatives. The school's admissions pages and the Harrow Scholarship information note that Harrow Beijing has offered scholarships such as the AISL Scholarship, a 20th Anniversary Scholarship, and the 450 Scholarship in recent cycles; the AISL Harrow scholarship rounds have included fully funded (tuition‑free) two‑year A‑Level awards targeted at outstanding Sixth‑Form applicants. Scholarship programmes change from year to year (eligibility criteria, application windows, assessment dates and whether full or partial funding is offered), and the school's announcements give the specific application deadline and assessment/interview timetable for each competition (for example, an AISL Harrow scholarship round listed application and assessment dates for the 2025–27 cycle). For current scholarship offerings, eligibility rules and how to apply, contact the Admissions Office or refer to the Harrow Scholarship pages and the AISL Harrow scholarship portal linked from the school website.
Waitlist	Waitlist BRS's public materials do not describe a formal, published waitlist or central ‘pool' process; instead the school states it accepts transfer or additional students throughout the year and that final admission depends on remaining grade capacity. In practice this means that if a grade is full parents should contact the admissions office to ask whether there is a short-notice opening or whether the school keeps inquiries on file for future vacancies. For the most reliable information, parents should ask admissions whether the school will (a) place an applicant on an internal waiting list; (b) hold completed applications pending a vacancy; or (c) recommend re-applying for the next intake — the public site asks families to contact admissions directly for placement and timing details.	Waitlist Harrow Beijing operates a waiting‑list system. If an applicant meets the school's academic and social entry requirements but no places are available at the time of application, the student will be placed on a waiting list until a space becomes available. The Admissions Quick Guide states that priority on the waiting lists is determined by the date the completed application was submitted, which is why the school recommends early application. If you are placed on the list, contact Admissions to confirm your child's position and to update any changed circumstances or documents; Admissions can advise typical wait times for the specific year group.
	View full profile →	View full profile →