Beijing Shuren Ribet Private School vs The International Montessori School of Beijing

	B Beijing Shuren Ribet Private School Beijing, China	T The International Montessori School of Beijing Beijing, China
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year RMB 69,800 - 277,600	Fees / year RMB 49,900 - 344,900
Age range	Age range 3 - 20 years	Age range 0 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Canadian Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum, IB (MYP)	Curriculum Montessori Curriculum, IB (MYP), American Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 600	Pupils 400
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 4
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Mandarin	Instruction language English, Mandarin
Opened	Opened 1993	Opened 1990
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Located in Songzhuang (Xiaopu South No.1), Tongzhou District — the Beijing sub‑center to the east of central Beijing; the campus covers about 57,000 m² and sits in the Songzhuang artist‑village area. Expect a suburban site with longer commutes from central Beijing; the school lists its address as Xiaopu South No.1, Songzhuang, Tongzhou District, Beijing (postcode 101118).	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 enrolls children from K1 through Grade 12 and is organised as kindergarten, primary, middle and an international (high school) division. Student intake details on the site list K1–K3, primary, middle and international high school cohorts.	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 Beijing Shuren‑Ribet is a private, co‑educational school that operates both day and boarding programmes; the campus includes dormitory facilities for boarders. The school runs bilingual and international streams at different levels.	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 website does not publish a dedicated Special Educational Needs (SEN) or Additional Learning Needs policy or specialist‑support team. Parents with children who require learning support are advised to contact Admissions directly to discuss individual needs and available accommodations.	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 private school with international partnerships and programmes (the site mentions an American ‘Shuren Base' and international/canadian high‑school links) rather than formal affiliation to a single foreign country. It was originally established in partnership with Los Angeles Ribet School.	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 No religious affiliation is shown on the school's public materials or website; the school presents itself as secular.	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 Typical arrival and lesson times vary by level but follow a consistent pattern: students generally arrive between about 7:30–8:00, lessons begin around 8:00, and there is a mid‑morning break and a lunch period around 11:00–12:30. Primary pupils typically finish in the mid‑afternoon (around 14:40–15:00), while secondary/international students have classes and activities that run until late afternoon (around 16:50) with evening study hall for boarders and a lights‑out/curfew schedule for boarding students.	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 operates multiple school buses for daily transport of day students and weekly transport for boarding students, with drivers hired to meet local Education Committee requirements. Each bus is accompanied by a school staff member responsible for student supervision and parent contact; the school describes the service as organised to provide daily pick‑up/drop‑off and weekly boarding runs. For route details, fees and pick‑up points contact the Admissions office.	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 Application / registration fees - A non‑refundable registration/application fee is listed as RMB 200 for entry to kindergarten and primary registration in published school summaries. Tuition fees by year group (per term and per year where available) - Kindergarten / Early years — published summaries show kindergarten program totals in the RMB 32,200–53,300 range (varies by class and program); some items (bed/bedding, deposits) are charged separately. - Primary (bilingual) — Tuition RMB 78,000 per year (charged per academic year or per term depending on the program). Primary international class — Tuition RMB 138,000 per year. Meal charges and other ancillary fees are additional. - Junior secondary (middle school) — Tuition RMB 78,000 per year for bilingual streams and RMB 138,000 per year for international streams; additional charges (meals, bedding, training) apply. - Senior secondary (high school) — Separate high‑school streams are billed at different rates and, in some program descriptions, per semester: one high‑school stream is shown as RMB 34,900 per semester (RMB 69,800 per year) with boarding RMB 5,000 per semester and meal RMB 7,500 per semester; a higher‑fee international stream is shown as RMB 138,800 per semester (RMB 277,600 per year) with boarding RMB 14,000 per semester and meal RMB 15,000 per semester. Program names and rates vary by stream. Boarding fees and meal plans - Boarding (bed/room) fees vary by level and program: examples include RMB 10,000–20,000 per year (common published figures: RMB 10,000 per year / RMB 5,000 per semester for one senior stream; RMB 28,000 per year / RMB 14,000 per semester for an international senior stream; primary/secondary boarding bed fees such as RMB 20,000 per year are also listed). Meal plans are charged separately (examples: RMB 7,500–15,000 per semester for some high‑school streams; primary meal plans around RMB 13,400 per year in published summaries). Other compulsory or common additional charges - Meal/food fees, bedding/uniform one‑time charges, textbook/material charges, training fees (e.g., an initial training fee listed as RMB 3,000), military training fee (example RMB 3,000), and pre‑collected uniform/bedset deposits (examples RMB 3,000) are commonly shown in published fee lists. School‑run shuttle (school‑bus) fees are optional and shown with multiple distance bands (examples RMB 500–9,000 per year; weekend/return lines RMB ~2,400). Billing schedule and payment terms - Published program information shows fees presented either per academic year or per semester depending on the program; some program pages list fees on a per‑semester basis for high‑school streams and per‑year for primary/middle. Ancillary items (uniforms, bedding, initial training) are often collected as one‑time or pre‑collected charges. Refunds and payment methods - No publicly posted, detailed refund policy or comprehensive list of accepted payment methods was located in the school's public downloads or the program summaries reviewed. Parents should note that some published items are described as “pre‑collected” and “settled on actual receipt,” indicating adjustments may be made at intake but no standard refund text was found in available summaries. Notes on sources and data gaps - The school publishes admissions/download materials and multiple independent school‑listing sites publish fee schedules; where program names differ, fees are shown either per semester or per year. Some detailed items (formal refund policy, bank account/payment channels, and an official, consolidated fee schedule) were not clearly posted in publicly accessible downloads or summaries reviewed.	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.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements The school is a boarding school that offers both boarding and day programs. There are five student dormitories used by primary and middle/high school students. Full-time dorm teachers manage each dorm room. Each room provides 3 to 8 beds depending on room size and student age, and includes independent toilets, bathrooms, air conditioning, a washing machine, and an air purifier with a fresh air system. Kindergarten bilingual classes have two teachers per class and a dorm mom.	Boarding arrangements Day school; no boarding provision.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement The school has a uniform program. The school uniform is specially tailored by PacLantic Ltd and covers all seasons. There are summer uniforms, autumn uniforms, and school uniform sportswear.	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options There are three cafeterias on campus divided by age groups. Menus are designed by nutritionists and follow Chinese dietary guidelines (2016) and the Chinese Food Composition Table, with weekly diet recipes. All ingredients and meals are delivered daily by Grainger (Beijing) Food Distribution Co., Ltd., to ensure freshness and safety.	Food options —
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership Part of Wisdom International Education Group.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Beijing Shuren Ribet operates both a bilingual Chinese–English pathway and a separate international pathway across K–12. Bilingual provision covers Kindergarten K1–K3, Primary Grades 1–6 and Middle Grades 7–9; the international pathway lists International Kindergarten K1–K3, Primary G1–G5, Middle G6–G8 and International High G9–G12. The school's international high-school program implements the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) for Grades 9–12 in partnership with Rosedale Academy; graduates receive the OSSD. The school combines Chinese compulsory curriculum and moral/character education with native‑English instruction, STEAM and school‑based courses, traditional Chinese studies and additional offerings such as American business education and extracurricular clubs. Graduates of the OSSD program are positioned to apply to Canadian and other international universities and the program description notes pathways and conditional early acceptances via partner institutions.	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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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 Shuren-Ribet describes character education and “EQ education” (moral education, respect for life, volunteer and social-practice activities) as part of its campus programme and lists a range of extracurricular clubs and arts/sports activities that contribute to students' social and emotional development. The school's faculty page states a stable, experienced teaching team that the school says implements the school's teaching concept “Fill Shuren campus with love,” which the site links to pastoral and moral education work. News items and event pages (e.g., whole-school and department activity reports) show leadership and teachers running wellbeing- and arts-based activities to build confidence and social skills. These references are presented on the school website but the site does not publish a separate, detailed SEL curriculum document.	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 school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN). The Shuren‑Ribet website does not provide a dedicated SEN policy or a published list of the types of additional needs it can support, nor does it identify itself as a specialist SEN institution. For admissions and school policies the site publishes a general Admission Policy page, but that page does not describe SEN provision or specialist staffing. For families requiring SEND-specific information the site lists contact details for admissions and enquiries.	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 Shuren‑Ribet publishes bilingual and international programmes across key stages and specifically states that the Middle School runs a focused ESL programme using American school textbooks and the DynEd online English programme to extend students' English learning. The main site also describes bilingual primary provision with English courses taught by native English speakers and an international kindergarten that provides an immersion ESL learning environment with foreign homeroom teachers. These programme descriptions are presented on the school's curriculum and middle‑school pages. The site does not publish a separate, detailed EAL policy document, but it does describe these stated in‑school EAL/ESL provisions.	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 website records specific wellbeing activities: a Middle School “May Wellness Month” focused on art, music and emotional expression, and an International High School psychological group‑counselling event (“New Year's Clock”) using OH Cards for self‑reflection and goal setting. Both items on the news pages describe school leaders and instructors running these activities and emphasise emotional regulation, self‑awareness and stress relief through arts and structured group work. These items indicate active, staff‑led wellbeing programming rather than a standalone published mental‑health policy. For individual clinical support or counselling details the site does not publish a clear, dedicated counselling-service policy.	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 The school website lists campus safety facilities—24h security service, dormitory provision and school buses—and describes routine student supervision through daily schedules and boarding arrangements. These facility and campus‑life pages are the only explicit safety‑related references published on the site. The site does not publish a clearly labelled child‑protection or standalone safeguarding policy that is publicly accessible from the main pages. For formal safeguarding or child‑protection procedures the website directs enquiries to the school contact details and the published admission/policy section.	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 Beijing Shuren Ribet Private School sits on a garden-style campus of about 60,000 square meters in Songzhuang, Tongzhou District. The campus includes Academic Buildings, a Library, a Media Center, a Playground, a Cafeteria, and Dormitories. It features a New Wind System and a Water Filtration System, a School Bus, and 24-hour security service. Campus Scenery and a defined Daily Schedule support structured learning and daily routines. The facilities support bilingual and international education programs offered by the school.	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 The campus includes a Gym for indoor physical education. An outdoor Playground supports outdoor activities. Students participate in sports through School Sports Teams and Clubs. Physical education is integrated into the daily schedule. The athletics program is integrated into a broad campus life offering.	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 Academic Buildings, a Library, and a Media Center are on campus. The school offers a bilingual program for Kindergarten through Middle School. An International Program includes an International Middle School and an International High School. Canadian High School is part of the curriculum. The campus facilities support both bilingual and international education offerings.	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 The school offers more than 50 extracurricular activities. Student sports teams and clubs are part of campus life. A dedicated Alumni section is accessible on the Campus Life pages. The Campus Life navigation includes Daily Schedule and Campus Scenery to showcase student life.	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 Shuren Ribet Private School was founded in 1993 and is described on its website as one of the oldest private schools in Beijing. It operates as a K–12 institution with kindergarten, primary, middle and high school divisions and a garden‑style campus in Songzhuang, Tongzhou District. Over time the school has integrated Chinese traditional courses with international programs, developed partnerships with mainly North American schools and established an American “Shuren Base.” The site also records several formal recognitions and program approvals (for example, IB MYP listing in 1999 and WASC candidacy reported around 2011).	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 school's published materials describe a mixed Chinese and international student body and a broad set of extracurricular offerings (the website notes more than 50 student clubs and teams) set on a campus in the Songzhuang artists' area. School news and calendars show regular cultural and arts activities such as music workshops led by visiting musicians and school exhibitions. The school also documents community‑oriented activities and volunteer events, for example student visits to a local geriatric care centre.	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 school website does not present a standalone PTA page; instead it emphasizes home–school cooperation and describes regular parent‑teacher meetings and parent–child activities organized at division level (for example in the kindergarten program). Teachers are said to provide individualized feedback to parents about student progress, and the school uses channels such as WeChat/Weibo and a message board for communications. Parents are also invited to larger school events that involve guidance on pathways and admissions—an example is the International Elite Education Exhibition held on May 18, 2025, which the school reports as a campus event linking students and families with overseas university representatives. In practice, then, parental involvement on the site appears to combine scheduled parent‑teacher meetings, family activity days, and participation in school fairs and information events rather than a single published PTA constitution or bylaws. If you'd like, I can search further (WeChat groups, parent handbook, or contact pages) to find any formal PTA structure or recent parent‑committee announcements.	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 The school offers a Bilingual Program that integrates Chinese and foreign language courses. Bilingual Kindergarten provides a strong Chinese educational foundation with building blocks of basic English in K1-K3, and the Bilingual Primary School offers English courses taught by native English speakers for G1-G6. International programs provide an immersive international education environment, including an International High School pathway to North American universities taught by native English speakers for G9-G12.	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 Harmony Music Workshop provides opportunities for students to explore and develop musical talents. Music education is highlighted as part of the school's programs in the News section, demonstrating ongoing engagement with arts and creativity.	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 Bilingual Kindergarten offers a strong Chinese foundation with building blocks of basic English for K1-K3, and the Bilingual Primary School provides English courses taught by native English speakers for G1-G6. International Kindergarten and International Primary School apply Western teaching methods by diverse international faculty, supported by an International High School pathway to North American universities taught by native English speakers for G9-G12.	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 more than 50 extracurricular activities available to students. Student sports teams and clubs are part of campus life, supporting social interaction and physical activity.	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 Volunteer activities and social practice activities are included as part of character education. These activities emphasize community engagement and social responsibility within the school program.	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 Global Education includes American Business Education, with a focus on ability popularization, interest cultivation and professional development. The program supports leadership skills and career-oriented learning across the school's international curriculum.	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 Physical quotient/inverse quotient education is emphasized to cultivate a strong physique and sportsmanship. Students participate in sports teams and clubs to develop cooperation, resilience and healthy wellbeing.	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 The school teaches Chinese and English. Primary School uses the MOE Chinese curriculum with English learning extended through American textbooks, and foreign teachers account for about 35% of total class time. Middle School continues bilingual instruction in Chinese and English, with an ESL program using American textbooks and the DynEd online program; foreign teachers account for about 30% of total class time.	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 The school provides bilingual education in Chinese and English across Kindergarten, Primary School and Middle School. The Kindergarten features a bilingual program with immersive English teaching and hires both Chinese and international teachers. Primary School classes are taught bilingually in Chinese and English, with the Chinese curriculum aligned to the Ministry of Education and English learning extended through American textbooks. Middle School classes are taught bilingually in Chinese and English, with an ESL program and English instruction supported by foreign teachers, American texts, and the DynEd online program.	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 Kindergarten offers immersive English teaching as part of its bilingual program.	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 - Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) — The site states Shuren Ribet implements the Canadian OSSD curriculum for Grades 9–12 through a partnership with Rosedale Academy; the OSSD is the secondary school diploma issued under Ontario (Canada) secondary curriculum and signifies completion of Ontario high‑school graduation requirements, which helps graduates apply to Canadian and other international universities. - American AP program (stated on the site as part of the school's international curriculum offerings) — the website says the school offers American AP courses; AP (Advanced Placement) is a U.S. curriculum/examination program that allows students to take college‑level courses and exams while in secondary school and is widely used in university admissions internationally. (The school site states it offers AP as part of its international pathways; it does not show a separate "AP authorization" certificate page.) - Japanese EJU pathway (stated on the site as part of the school's international curriculum offerings) — the site lists an EJU (Japanese university entrance examination) pathway among the international options, which indicates the school supports a route for students preparing for Japanese university entry. - Named institutional partners and programme providers — the school's "Partnership / Cooperative Partner" page lists external partner schools and organisations (examples shown on the site include Rosedale Academy and several international schools/programmes and providers). These partnerships are presented on the website as collaborative affiliations that support international curriculum delivery, exchanges and student pathways; the page does not label them as formal accreditations.	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 campus visit. Visiting the campus is recommended because the school runs multiple streams (bilingual and international) and capacity/age limits differ by division — confirming which stream you are applying to before you visit will save time. 2. Complete and submit the entry application. Shuren provides an entry application form and a PDF titled “Items Needed for Enrollment” on its Downloads page; pick up or download the form, complete it, and prepare the listed documents before your assessment appointment. Parents should check that they have originals and copies of identity documents, past-school records/transcripts, and any immigration documents for non‑Chinese nationals — the school's downloadable checklist is the authoritative list for what they require. 3. Assessment/interview stage. Assessment format depends on grade level: kindergarten applicants have parent-and-child interviews; primary applicants have an interview plus a test; middle‑ and high‑school applicants take an interview, an English digital test and written test papers (the school's admission policy lists these assessments by level). Prepare for the interview to include questions about learning habits and prior schooling; for older students, expect an English assessment and subject tests that will influence placement. 4. Offer and paperwork timeline. According to the school's stated procedure, students who pass the admission steps receive official enrollment paperwork within seven working days; ask admissions which document(s) constitute a binding offer and what deadlines apply for returning a signed acceptance. Parents should also confirm any required one‑time fees or deposits and the accepted payment methods before signing — these can change year to year and by program. 5. Fees and program differences (summary and how to confirm). The school's public admission pages and downloads do not publish a single up‑to‑date tuition table for every program; third‑party education listings show that fees vary widely by program (bilingual vs. international streams and by high‑school division). For example, third‑party listings (China Education Online and other school‑listing sites) report sample figures for recent years that differ by program — these sources list semester tuition and boarding/meal fees for different high‑school streams; use them only as indicative and confirm official rates with the Admissions Office. Always request a written fee schedule and a breakdown (tuition, boarding, meals, bus, one‑time development or registration fees) for the exact year and stream you are applying to. 6. Final registration and arrival. After you return the signed enrollment paperwork and required payments (if any), follow the school's Items Needed for Enrollment checklist to register on campus and complete administrative formalities (student ID, uniform, meal plan, bus registration). For international families, confirm visa/residence‑permit support and deadlines well before term start; if you need orientation or boarding arrangements, book those at the time you accept the offer.	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.
Scholarships	Scholarships There is no clear, public description of a school‑run scholarship program on the Shuren/Ribet admissions pages or in the downloadable admission materials; the school website does not show a dedicated scholarships page or published scholarship policy. Some private schools offer merit or need‑based awards, sibling discounts, or occasional entrance scholarships, but because Shuren's site does not list any, the only reliable way to confirm whether scholarships, fee concessions, or bursaries are available is to ask the Admissions Office directly and request written details (eligibility criteria, application deadlines, application materials, and whether the award is renewable). If you would like, admissions can also confirm whether there are external scholarship programmes or partner organisations that students typically apply to.	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist The school's publicly available Admission Policy and download pages do not describe a formal waitlist or pool system; no explicit waitlist procedure appears on the admissions pages or downloads available from the school website. If a grade or program is full, many schools create a waiting list or open places only if accepted families later decline; because Shuren does not publish a standard waitlist policy, you should ask Admissions whether they maintain a waitlist for the specific grade and stream you are interested in, how candidates are ranked, and whether waitlist applicants must submit the same documents and assessments as initial applicants. Contact the Admissions Office (010-80856787 or info@shurenribet.org) for the school's current practice and any deadlines that affect waitlist priority.	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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