Springboard International Bilingual School vs The International Montessori School of Beijing

	S Springboard International Bilingual School Beijing, China	T The International Montessori School of Beijing Beijing, China
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year RMB 150,000 - 260,000	Fees / year RMB 49,900 - 344,900
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 0 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum	Curriculum Montessori Curriculum, IB (MYP), American Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 600	Pupils 400
Typical class size	Typical class size 5	Typical class size 4
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Chinese	Instruction language English, Mandarin
Opened	Opened Gucheng Village, 15 Huosha Road, Houshayu Town Shunyi District, Beijing,	Opened 1990
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Springboard International Bilingual School (SIBS) is in Gucheng Village, 15 Huosha Road, Houshayu Town, Shunyi District, Beijing — a suburban area northeast of central Beijing with a large expatriate/residential community and shopping/restaurant amenities. The campus is in Shunyi, near major roads and served by local bus routes; it is commonly described as accessible from nearby districts such as Wangjing and other parts of the city.	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 SIBS is a K–12 school covering Kindergarten, Primary (lower and upper), and Secondary (middle and high school) year groups. The school advertises programs from early years through Grade 12 and offers IB Diploma in the senior years alongside other international qualifications.	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 The school is co-educational and bilingual (English and Chinese) and operates as a private international day school; several listings note that it also offers boarding options or mixed day/boarding arrangements. SIBS is authorised to offer the IB Diploma and lists other international curricula (Cognia/ Cambridge/AP elements) in its programme mix.	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 —	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 based in China (Beijing) and is not affiliated with another country as its governing body; it is authorised by local education authorities to accept foreign-national students.	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 SIBS does not advertise any religious affiliation and operates as a secular international bilingual school.	Religious affiliation The school website does not indicate any religious affiliation; programme and policy pages present MSB as a non‑religious, international institution.
School day structure	School day structure Typical published hours show a morning start around 08:30 with the standard school day ending mid-afternoon (commonly cited as 15:30 on most days); the school also runs after-school programmes/activities that extend some days until about 16:20 or later. Breaks and an on‑site cafeteria are mentioned in school materials; exact daily timetables and after-school activity schedules are set by year group.	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 runs multiple school-bus routes serving Shunyi villa communities, Wangjing and wider districts of the city; local admissions information lists several dedicated校车 routes. For specific pick-up points, route availability and costs you should request the current bus route map and schedule from admissions, as lines and stops can change each academic year.	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 fee - One-time application/registration fee: RMB 2,000 (one-off at time of initial application/enrolment). Tuition fees (by year group) - Nursery / Early Years (ages 2–4): RMB 150,000 per academic year. Per term (if billed in two equal instalments): RMB 75,000. - Kindergarten (K3 / pre-K): RMB 180,000 per academic year. Per term (if billed in two equal instalments): RMB 90,000. - Primary (Grades 1–5): RMB 220,000 per academic year. Per term (if billed in two equal instalments): RMB 110,000. - Lower secondary (Grades 6–8): RMB 240,000 per academic year. Per term (if billed in two equal instalments): RMB 120,000. - Upper secondary / High School (Grades 9–12): RMB 260,000 per academic year. Per term (if billed in two equal instalments): RMB 130,000. Billing schedule and payment terms - Published figures are shown as annual tuition amounts. Some third‑party listings also show semester/term equivalents; where schools permit term payments, a common calculation is to divide the annual fee into equal instalments (examples above). Specific invoicing dates, instalment deadlines and any early‑payment discounts or late‑payment penalties were not available in public listings. Boarding fees - Boarding is offered at the school (day & boarding model). A boarding/ accommodation fee is referenced in some school reports at approximately RMB 30,000 per year for students who board. Exact boarding package details and whether meals/linen are included vary by year and by listing. Other costs and typical additional fees - Uniforms: commonly reported around RMB 2,200 per set. - Meals / lunch: examples on public listings show annual cafeteria/lunch charges quoted separately (amounts vary by age and menu). - Transportation (school bus): listed as a separate annual charge; sample ranges on public listings vary by route and year (several thousand to over ten thousand RMB per year). Refund information - No formal, detailed refund policy for application fees or tuition (timing or percentage refundable) was located in publicly accessible fee summaries. The school's specific refund rules (refund windows, deductions for mid‑term withdrawal, non‑refundable items) were not published on the fee summary pages consulted. See note below regarding unavailable details. Fee payment options - Public listings consulted do not publish an authoritative, itemized list of accepted payment methods. Common methods used by international schools in Beijing include bank transfer and school billing platforms, but specific accepted payment channels for this school were not found in the public fee summaries.	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 —	Boarding arrangements Day school; no boarding provision.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options —	Food options —
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership Part of Wisdom International Education Group.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Springboard International Bilingual School (SIBS) delivers a bilingual English–Chinese K–12 curriculum and is authorised to offer the International Baccalaureate Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes. At foundation and primary levels the school combines inquiry‑based IB approaches with elements of the U.S. Common Core and aspects of the Chinese national curriculum to deliver bilingual literacy, mathematics, science and Chinese language programmes. Students move through the MYP into senior secondary where SIBS runs the IB Diploma (Grades 11–12); the IB listing shows the school registered for standard DP subjects such as mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics, economics, English A (Language & Literature), Chinese A and Theory of Knowledge. The school is also reported to offer Advanced Placement courses and to hold Cambridge/Cognia affiliations in school profiles, so older students can access AP options and multiple external pathways alongside the Diploma. Across all stages SIBS emphasises bilingual instruction, modern languages (French and Spanish), laboratory and STEM provision, and a programme of co‑curricular activities; some programmes on the school profile note both day and boarding arrangements depending on year group.	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).
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 Public materials about SIBS emphasise teacher-led character development, a sense of belonging and attention to students' “mental attitude,” as described in profile pieces and interviews with the school's founder and leadership. The school's IB listings confirm it operates IB programmes (PYP/MYP/DP) but do not describe a named, school-wide SEL programme or dedicated SEL staff on the IB profile or school directory entries. SIBS also promotes small classes and bilingual learning in publicly available descriptions, which the school presents as part of its educational approach. The school does not, in the sources reviewed, publish a specific, detailed SEL curriculum, job titles for pastoral/SEL leads, or formal SEL initiatives on its website or IB profile.	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) —	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 SIBS's public listings note English and Chinese as languages of instruction and describe a bilingual programme; however, those sources do not set out a named EAL/ESL programme, entry-level testing, or specialist EAL staffing. I found no published EAL policy or specific EAL curriculum on the school's IB profile or in directory entries. Consequently, the school does not publicly disclose a dedicated EAL provision in the sources reviewed.	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 Profile articles and interviews with SIBS leadership highlight the school's stated focus on creating a supportive campus culture, staff investment, and students' mental attitude and sense of belonging. The IB school listing confirms the school delivers IB programmes but does not detail an on-site counselling team, named wellbeing programmes, or a published mental-health policy. I was not able to find a public counselling or mental-health services page on the school's website or in its official listings during this search.	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 I did not find a published child-protection or safeguarding policy for SIBS on the school website or in the IB school profile and major directory listings consulted. The sources reviewed (news profiles, IB listing, school directories) describe the school's curriculum offerings and leadership but do not provide a publicly accessible, detailed safeguarding statement or named safeguarding lead in those entries. If you would like, I can continue searching for a published safeguarding policy (for example on archived pages or Chinese-language sections of the school site) and report what I find.	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 —	Facilities overview The International Montessori School of Beijing has four main academic buildings housing the Infant and Toddler, Early Childhood, Elementary, and Middle School programs. The campus includes art and music studios, children's kitchens, libraries, science labs, gyms, and a separate multi-purpose hall with a stage and an indoor ball court. Outdoor facilities include two all-weather sports fields, a running track, a sandbox, a basketball court, and six playgrounds. All buildings are equipped with high-tech, ozone-free air purification systems and air curtains over the main entryways. Location is Building No. 8, 2A Xiang Jiang Beilu, Chaoyang District, Beijing.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities Outdoor facilities include two all-weather sports fields, a running track, a sandbox, a basketball court, and six playgrounds. The multi-purpose hall contains a stage and an indoor ball court. The MSB swimming team uses a 25-meter pool for training and competitions. Gyms support physical education.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	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 —	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 Springboard International Bilingual School (SIBS) was established in 2000 and grew from an earlier campus in Dongzhimen to its current campus in Shunyi District. The school is privately operated and is associated with founder/principal Aijun (Zhang) in leadership roles reported in school profiles and media coverage. Over the 2010s and early 2020s SIBS pursued international accreditations and authorizations: it gained IB Diploma Programme authorization in 2021 and later progressed through additional IB authorizations and international accreditations reported by the school and third‑party profiles. These milestones and the school's bilingual (Chinese/English) model are documented in education listings and local coverage.	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 SIBS describes a bilingual, multicultural student body of roughly 400–600 students in third‑party profiles, with a majority of domestic Chinese nationals alongside international students and foreign teachers recruited from North America, Europe and other regions. The school community is active around whole‑school cultural events and seasonal activities (for example Halloween and other festivals have been covered in local press), regular parent–school meetings and open days, and co‑curricular programmes that use the campus performance and STEM facilities. During COVID‑19 the school organized a move to online teaching and faculty collaboration that was noted in coverage of school operations.	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 There is no clearly published, detailed PTA constitution or dedicated PTA web page available from the school's public listings; public sources instead describe parent meetings, open days, parent sharing sessions and community events where parents are involved. Third‑party school profiles and event notices show the school running open days, parent information sessions and community festivals (for example open‑day listings and school participation in education expos), which suggests parents engage through event committees, classroom meetings and volunteer opportunities rather than through a single widely advertised PTA structure. If you need an authoritative statement about a formal PTA (officer list, bylaws, regular meeting schedule or contact point), I could contact the school admissions office or check the school's official parent portal—I did not find a dedicated PTA page in publicly indexed sources.	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 —	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 —	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 —	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 —	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 —	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 —	Leadership & professional MSB provides leadership opportunities through a Student Council and other student-led initiatives. The Parents' Association offers leadership roles for parents and volunteers, coordinating events and fundraising.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing The campus includes two all-weather sports fields, a running track, a sandbox, a basketball court and six playgrounds. Buildings are equipped with ozone-free air purification systems and air curtains over main entryways. Montessori education emphasizes life skills and social-emotional development in addition to academics. Athletic events, such as the Pegasus Run, promote physical well-being.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision English and Chinese are the languages taught across MSB's programs. Elementary instruction is in Chinese, with English literacy support through the Guided Reading program and daily Intensive Chinese instruction. Early Childhood offers an English-Only class for ages 3–6 and the Global Hanyu Program for Chinese language development. Middle School offers an Intensive Language program in English and Chinese and may include a third language as study advances. Teachers are trained in EAL teaching techniques to support native and non-native English speakers.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching The Dual Language Program provides a full education in English and Chinese for students aged 3 to 12. Toddler and Early Childhood programs immerse students in bilingual environments that alternate between English and Chinese. Early Childhood offers an English-Only Montessori class for ages 3 to 6 and a Global Hanyu Program for Chinese language development. In Middle School, the Dual Language Program continues alongside an Intensive Language program in English and Chinese, with the possibility of studying a third language.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs Toddler and Early Childhood programs provide bilingual environments that alternate between English and Chinese. The Dual Language Program is a core offering spanning ages 3–12. Early Childhood includes an English-Only Montessori class for ages 3–6 and the Global Hanyu Program for Chinese language development. Middle School provides an Intensive Language program to develop English and Chinese, with expansion toward a third language.
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards - No school‑level awards listed on the MSB website for the past five years (2021–2025). I searched the school's public news and About pages and did not find any items described on the site as awards given to the school as an institution during that period. The site's news feed documents events, partnerships, anniversary materials and student competition results, but it does not list institutional awards to MSB in the 2021–2025 timeframe. - Note on student recognitions (included on the site but excluded per your instruction): MSB publishes news about student competition results (for example, students' honors in the AMC8 math competition), but those are individual or team student achievements rather than awards given to the school as an institution, so I have not included them here.
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations - Member of the American Montessori Society (AMS). MSB's history page states it is a member school of AMS — a long‑standing professional association for Montessori schools that provides standards, professional development and a community of practice; membership signals alignment with widely‑recognized Montessori practice. - Designated observation/consultation base for Beijing Normal University's Montessori Research Institute. The school's history notes that MSB became an observation base for Beijing Normal University's Montessori research institute, which indicates formal recognition by a major Chinese teacher‑education institution for demonstrations, study and collaboration. - Local approval to open a middle‑school division. The school reports that it was formally approved to open a middle‑school program (2016) and subsequently launched middle‑school courses (2019); that approval reflects authorization by local/education authorities to extend its age range and offer secondary education. - Strategic international school partnerships (listed on the school website). MSB documents multi‑year strategic curriculum partnerships with U.S. institutions (for example, Niskayuna Central School District and School of the Woods) used to develop its middle‑school program; more recently (2025) MSB announced a strategic partnership with the Placentia‑Yorba Linda Unified School District (PYLUSD) to offer an American‑style high‑school program aligned to WASC accreditation standards. These are programmatic partnerships and curriculum alignments reported on the website (not the same as formal accreditation by the listed foreign bodies). - School claim of participation in China's Montessori standards development. The school homepage states MSB is one of the organisations involved in setting China's Montessori standards; this indicates the school's self‑reported role in national Montessori discussions rather than an external accreditation certificate. Note: the school website describes memberships, local approvals and partnerships (above) and refers to using IB MYP methodology and WASC‑aligned curriculum options through partners, but it does not (on pages publicly available on the site) show an active IB authorization certificate or an independent, current WASC accreditation document in MSB's name. Where the website describes alignment to WASC standards or IB methodology, the wording refers to curriculum alignment or program methodology or to partner arrangements rather than a posted accreditation certificate for MSB itself.
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Initial enquiry and information gathering. Parents should check which year/term the school is admitting for (SIBS runs an August–June school year) and confirm whether the year or grade you want has places before paying any fees. 2. Submit application and supporting documents. The school (and third‑party school listings) report an application/processing fee is required to complete an application; published amounts vary between platforms (historical figures include RMB 1,600 and more recent listings show one‑off application fees reported around RMB 2,000), so expect to pay a non‑refundable processing fee when you submit forms. Typical documents requested by international schools include the child's passport or ID, birth certificate, past school reports/records, and immunization records — have originals and translated copies ready and ask the admissions office which exact documents they require. 3. Assessment and interview. SIBS pages and local school guides say the school arranges an interview (often with the principal and a Chinese teacher) to assess English and Chinese levels; older applicants normally also take subject tests or written assessments appropriate to the grade. Parents should prepare the child for a short oral interview and bring recent schoolwork or reports; for older students, check whether the school requires entrance tests in maths, English or science and whether tests are in English, Chinese or both. 4. Offer, deposit and enrollment paperwork. If a place is offered, SIBS and directory listings indicate the school typically issues a written offer and requests completion of an enrollment contract plus payment of a one‑time admission/placement fee (historically this has been reported in the range of RMB 10,000–20,000 for different year groups) and the first term or year's tuition/deposit to secure the place. Parents should check refund/transfer rules for deposits, ask for an itemised fee schedule (tuition vs. one‑time fees vs. optional costs such as bus, uniforms, lunch) and confirm billing currency and payment methods. 5. Registration, visas (if relevant), and start‑of‑year steps. For families coming from outside Beijing or from overseas, allow extra time for visa/formal registration paperwork and any local residency documents the school requires; SIBS is reported to accept both local and foreign passport holders and to operate as a day school with boarding available for older students, so check whether you need to register as a boarding student. Before term starts, the school will typically provide an orientation pack and timetable; confirm start dates, uniform requirements, immunization/health checks and the school's transport routes if you plan to use the bus service.	Admissions 1. Initial enquiry and online application — Start by completing MSB's online application form (the site labels this “Apply Now”). Parents should prepare to upload the child's passport, both parents' passports and visas (or Chinese ID where applicable), school reports (if any), one teacher recommendation, any learning‑support documentation, and payment of the RMB 3,000 application fee. Only fully completed applications are reviewed, and MSB operates rolling admissions so earlier complete submissions increase the chance of timely consideration. 2. Admissions review and interview — After your complete application is received the Admissions Director will contact you to arrange an interview or meeting; if the family is overseas MSB accepts an additional teacher recommendation in place of an in‑person interview. Parents should expect the school to check documents and past records carefully and to ask clarifying questions about the child's learning needs and school history. If your family cannot attend an in‑person interview, plan to supply the extra recommendation promptly so the application can proceed. 3. Decision and formal offer — If the school offers a place you will receive written notification. MSB requires written confirmation of enrollment within 10 working days of the offer and expects payment of the Placement (security) Deposit to secure the place; if the deposit is not received by the invoice date MSB may reassign the place. Parents should watch the invoice deadline closely and understand the deposit rules before confirming acceptance. 4. Placement deposit and what it secures — The Placement Deposit is ¥20,000 per child (a one‑time, refundable, non‑interest deposit held while the student is enrolled). The deposit secures the student's place; MSB's website explains the deposit will be refunded (less any outstanding charges) when a student leaves, according to the school's withdrawal and refund policy. Note that, under local regulations, the school cannot issue an official fapiao for the refundable placement deposit—MSB will issue a deposit receipt instead. 5. Practical requirements and probationary period — For Early Childhood applicants MSB follows Beijing Municipal Education Commission rules: the student and at least one parent must hold foreign passports and the parent must have a valid work visa (permanent‑resident cases are handled via direct contact with admissions). All new students are subject to a 20 attended‑school‑day probationary period during which MSB may withdraw acceptance if the school cannot meet the child's needs; parents should therefore disclose any past assessments or support needs up front. Also, all Early Childhood applicants must be toilet trained before their first day, and class placement is based on educational background and the child's age as of October 1. 6. Fees, other optional services and next steps after acceptance — Before finalizing acceptance, review the published tuition rates for the relevant year (MSB lists year‑by‑year tuition bands on its Fees page) and check optional services (lunch, bus) for separate charges. After paying the placement deposit and completing enrollment paperwork you will receive guidance on payment schedules, optional service sign‑ups (lunch/bus), and the calendar.
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Waitlist	Waitlist —	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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