Springboard International Bilingual School vs Yew Chung International School of Beijing

	S Springboard International Bilingual School Beijing, China	Y Yew Chung International School of Beijing Beijing, China
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year RMB 150,000 - 260,000	Fees / year RMB 221,000 - 334,000
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 600	Pupils 800
Typical class size	Typical class size 5	Typical class size 7
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Chinese	Instruction language English, Mandarin
Opened	Opened Gucheng Village, 15 Huosha Road, Houshayu Town Shunyi District, Beijing,	Opened 1995
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 Main campus: Honglingjin Park, 5 Houbalizhuang, Chaoyang District, Beijing (postcode 100025). The campus is in the Chaoyang/Honglingjin Park area—central Chaoyang with straightforward road access and regular taxi/ride-hailing links; parents often reference proximity to embassy and expatriate neighbourhoods in Chaoyang. For exact directions and public-transport options check the school map or contact admissions.
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 The school enrols expatriate students aged 2–18 (K2 to Year 13) and is organised into Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary phases. Programmes include IGCSE and the International Baccalaureate Diploma at upper-secondary level.
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 YCIS Beijing is a private, co‑educational international day school serving children of foreign personnel; it does not advertise boarding provision. The school is part of the Yew Chung/Yew Wah network of international schools.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support The school operates a Student Support Services team (learning support and counselling). Admissions guidance and third‑party listings indicate YCIS accepts students with mild learning difficulties on a case‑by‑case basis and provides in‑class and withdrawal support where appropriate; more complex needs may exceed the school's provision. Parents with children who have additional needs are advised to discuss requirements with Admissions early and share assessments/reports.
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 YCIS Beijing is part of the Yew Chung Yew Wah (YCYW) education network that originated in Hong Kong; it is not officially affiliated to a single national government.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation SIBS does not advertise any religious affiliation and operates as a secular international bilingual school.	Religious affiliation The school does not list any religious affiliation on its official information pages; its programme and materials describe an international, bilingual education rather than a faith‑based approach.
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 Typical published schedules for YCIS Beijing indicate a morning start around 08:00 and the academic day finishing around mid‑afternoon (roughly 15:00–15:30), with co‑curricular activities running later in the afternoon on most days. The school publishes a full school‑year calendar (term dates, holidays, PD days) on its website; check the current year calendar for exact term and event times.
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 YCIS Beijing provides a school‑bus option for families; bus arrangements are confirmed during the enrolment process and bus/meal options are referenced in admissions materials and third‑party school guides. Routes and vendor details are managed by the school (or an appointed provider) and parents normally register for stops and schedules through Admissions/School Services. Contact the admissions office for current route maps, stops and fees.
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 Application and one‑off fees - Application fee: RMB 2,500 (non‑refundable). - Placement / security deposit: RMB 20,000 (one‑time; refundable subject to the school's Departure & Refund procedures). Tuition fees — per term and annual by year group (day students) - K2 (Kindergarten) – Half day: Semester 1 RMB 49,200; Semester 2 RMB 73,800; Annual RMB 123,000. - K2 (Kindergarten) – Full day: Semester 1 RMB 80,400; Semester 2 RMB 120,600; Annual RMB 201,000. - K3 & K4 (Full day): Semester 1 RMB 92,000; Semester 2 RMB 138,000; Annual RMB 230,000. - Primary (Years 1–6) typical breakdown: Semester 1 RMB 110,800; Semester 2 RMB 166,200; Annual RMB 277,000. (Year‑by‑year variation applies within Primary—see next item). - Lower Secondary (Years 7–9) typical breakdown: Semester 1 RMB 121,200; Semester 2 RMB 181,800; Annual RMB 303,000. - Upper Secondary (IGCSE / IB — Years 10–13): Semester 1 RMB 128,400; Semester 2 RMB 192,600; Annual RMB 321,000. Note that annual tuition increases by year band; published annual amounts for different year groups range from approximately RMB 221,000 up to RMB 334,000 depending on grade. Billing schedule and payment terms - The school issues invoices and accepts payments by semester or annual arrangements as shown on invoices; semester payment amounts are commonly used (see semester figures above). The placement deposit is held against the student account and may be used to settle outstanding fees. - The school requests that bank transfers include the invoice or student reference number to ensure correct allocation of funds. Boarding - YCIS Beijing operates as a day school; there are no boarding charges for this campus. Other costs and optional fees - Bus service fees charged per route/distance (examples: RMB 15,000–RMB 18,500 annually depending on route). - Uniforms, lunches, some co‑curricular activities, individual instrumental lessons or external exam fees are additional and billed separately. - Sibling discounts on tuition only: commonly published at 15% for second child and 25% for third (applies to younger siblings). Refunds and deposit handling - The placement deposit is refundable after deductions for outstanding charges; standard processing timelines cited include refund within 45 days after completion of required departure procedures. The school may use the deposit to settle unpaid account balances. Fee payment options - Bank remittance (RMB or USD accounts), in‑person cash (RMB only), credit/debit card payments in person (service charges may apply), and online payment portals (examples cited: YooPay and WeChat) are accepted. The school provides bank account details for wire transfers. Personal cheques are not accepted. If you require these figures presented in a different format for your database, use the amounts above directly; the figures are given in Chinese yuan (RMB).
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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 YCIS Beijing is part of the Yew Chung Yew Wah (YCYW) network. It holds accreditation from the Council of International Schools (CIS). The school uses a Western and Chinese co-leadership model, with a Regional Executive Principal, a Western Co-Principal, and a Chinese Co-Principal.
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 Yew Chung International School of Beijing provides a bilingual English–Chinese programme from Early Childhood (around ages 2–4) through Upper Secondary (Year 13). Early Childhood follows the Early Years Foundation Stage and classrooms use a co‑teaching model with Chinese and international teachers; Primary (Years 1–6) follows the National Curriculum for England adapted with a bilingual focus. Lower Secondary (Years 7–9) continues the school's international/Yew Chung curriculum framework, while Years 10–11 prepare students for Cambridge IGCSE examinations. Years 12–13 offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). Chinese language and culture are compulsory across secondary with staged ability groupings (CFL/CAL); the school also provides EAL/IEP support, co‑curricular programmes and character education alongside the academic qualifications.
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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 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 YCIS Beijing describes a Student Support Services department that explicitly offers social, emotional and behavioural counselling, parent workshops, individual counselling and social‑skills groups to support students' SEL. The school also frames its curriculum around learning principles that recognise the social nature of learning and that emotions are integral to learning. YCIS highlights life‑skills and a wellness curriculum as part of its pastoral provision and encourages parent engagement through workshops and webinars. Specific staff roles named on the site include a School Counsellor and a Student Support Services lead who coordinate Learning Support, Student Counselling and University Guidance.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) The school's Student Support Services webpage states that its Learning Support provision includes in‑class and withdrawal academic support, social‑skills groups and programmes for high‑ability students, coordinated with counselling and university guidance. YCIS presents these services as part of a broader Student Support Services department rather than as a separate specialist SEN campus. The school's website does not list specific diagnostic categories (for example dyslexia, ADHD or autism) that it supports, nor does it present itself as a specialist special‑needs institution. For clarity on whether particular types or levels of additional support can be accommodated, the school directs families to contact Student Support or Admissions.
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 YCIS Beijing publishes information about an established EAL provision: the Secondary programme describes tiered levels (EIP — English Intensive Programme, EAL and ELL) to match beginner, intermediate and advanced needs, and notes pull‑out language and literacy classes and EAL options within IGCSE and IB programmes. The site includes interviews and descriptions of EAL leadership and teachers and explains that EIP offers more intensive vocabulary and grammar work for beginners. The school's news articles emphasise a dedicated EAL team and parallel language‑and‑literacy lessons tailored to students' levels.
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 YCIS Beijing's Student Support Services includes individual counselling, social and behavioural support and parent workshops as part of its stated approach to wellbeing. The school has described a life‑skills and wellness curriculum and reports an in‑house wellbeing programme and 24‑hour bilingual counselling access for staff across the YCYW network. During periods of remote learning the school also published guidance that includes mindfulness activities and strategies for managing wellbeing at home. For more detailed, case‑specific mental‑health supports (for example clinical referral options), families are asked to contact Student Support directly.
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 YCIS/YCYW states a formal commitment to safeguarding and child protection and the school requires staff to read and comply with Child Protection policies and procedures. Recruitment materials for YCIS/YCYW say the organisation aligns its practices with the International Task Force on Child Protection and implements checks such as identity and criminal‑record checks before appointment. The school website includes a Child Protection section and a privacy policy that addresses protection of children's personal information. For full details of procedures and reporting routes, the site refers readers to its Child Protection policy and the Student Support or admissions teams.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview YCIS Beijing is located at Honglingjin Park, 5 Houbalizhuang, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100025, China. It serves expatriate students aged 2 to 18 (K2 to Year 13) and offers Early Childhood to Upper Secondary education. It holds accreditation from the Council of International Schools (CIS). The learning environment is bilingual, with Chinese and Western teachers working with families to develop confident, caring, and curious learners. There are over 120 co-curricular activities and a culturally diverse community with students from more than 45 nationalities. The Yew Chung Yew Wah network provides more than 90 years of educational experience.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities The school offers the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). It has a proven track record of excellent educational results in these programmes. Recent university acceptances include Peking University, Tsinghua University, University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, London School of Economics and Political Science, University College London, Stanford University, University of California campuses, Cornell University, National University of Singapore, and The University of Hong Kong. The campus is located in Honglingjin Park, Chaoyang District, Beijing. The school is CIS-accredited.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities The school offers over 120 co-curricular activities. It provides In-School Instrumental Programme (IIIP) for private instrument lessons during school hours, with group instrumental activities such as orchestra, jazz band, and musicals.
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 Yew Chung International School of Beijing (YCIS Beijing) opened in 1995. The school is part of the Yew Chung Yew Wah (YCYW) education network, a group of international and early‑childhood schools that operate across Hong Kong, mainland China and Silicon Valley. From its early years YCIS Beijing has used a bilingual Chinese–Western approach with paired Chinese and Western teachers in early years and primary classrooms and a co‑leadership model at senior levels. The campus was established to bring the Yew Chung pedagogy to expatriate families and has grown to serve several hundred students from many nationalities.
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 The school describes an active, multicultural community that holds regular cultural and community events such as Community BBQs, Global Community Day and festival celebrations (Christmas, Chinese New Year), and stage and music performances. These events are used to bring families, staff and students together and to mark cultural occasions in the school calendar. The community also engages in charity and wellbeing initiatives (for example, support for New Day Foster Home and a school Food Committee) that involve students and families.
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 YCIS Beijing refers to an organised parent body as the Parent Organisation (PO), which the school says is active in promoting community wellbeing. The PO is mentioned as supporting and participating in community events such as the Community BBQ and Global Community Day. The school's recent reporting also highlights parent involvement in charity work and wellbeing programmes (for example work linked to New Day Foster Home and the Food Committee). Through these activities the Parent Organisation helps connect families with school events and community service opportunities. The school's public communications present the PO as a regular contributor to campus community life rather than as a separate governance body.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual YCIS Beijing serves expatriate students aged 2–18 (K2–Year 13). The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) and IGCSE and has a track record of strong results in these programmes. It was established in 1995 and holds accreditation from the Council of International Schools (CIS). The campus is located in Honglingjin Park, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100025, China.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative The school provides over 120 co-curricular activities (CCAs). The In-School Instrumental Programme (IIIP) offers in‑school music instruction. A Western and Chinese leadership model supports programming across arts and music at YCIS Beijing.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language The school provides a bilingual learning environment with Chinese and Western teachers. The leadership team comprises Western and Chinese Co‑Principals. Students represent over 45 nationalities. The school is part of the Yew Chung Yew Wah network with a mission emphasis on science and technology, culture and arts, and love and charity.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies Co-curricular Activities number over 120 offerings, providing clubs and groups beyond academics. IIIP contributes to music and performance opportunities. The diverse CCAs support a wide range of interests and talents.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service The mission emphasizes Building a Bright Future for Humanity and aligns with Love and Charity. YCIS Beijing is part of the Yew Chung Yew Wah network. The school provides a Careers and University Guidance Office to support student development.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional The school is led by a Regional Executive Principal, Ms Christine Xu. The Western Co-Principal is Ms Shelley Swift and the Chinese Co-Principal is Ms Jessica Sun. The Careers and University Guidance Office supports college planning.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing Early Childhood focuses on whole-child development, building character, and instilling values. In Early Childhood, children aged two to four are immersed in a bilingual learning environment with Chinese and Western teachers. The school emphasizes a nurturing, values-based approach to education across the early years.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision English and Chinese are core languages of instruction. In Early Childhood, English and Chinese language skills are developed equally, and learners are encouraged to develop language skills in their mother tongue. In Primary and Secondary, Chinese is taught as CFL or CAL, with Chinese Studies part of the curriculum. In Secondary, most lessons are taught in English to prepare for IGCSE and IB, while Chinese language and culture remain central.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching YCIS Beijing uses a bilingual teaching model across Early Childhood through Secondary. In Early Childhood, each class has one English-speaking and one Chinese-speaking teacher who co-plan and co-teach, and English and Chinese are developed equally. The school operates with a Western and Chinese co-leadership model.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs The co-teaching model provides an immersive bilingual environment across the curriculum. English and Chinese language skills are developed through a bilingual curriculum with equal emphasis, including the Early Childhood years. English Language support is provided through EAL/EIP, including an English Intensive Programme, and Chinese culture is integrated through Chinese Studies and Experiencing China.
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards Awards the school has won (as listed on the school website) in the past five years (Jan 1, 2021–Jan 1, 2026): - Forbes China Outstanding International Schools Award (2023) — YCIS Beijing reports receiving the 2023 Forbes China Outstanding International Schools award; the school's news item describes the award as recognising performance across operations, teaching standards, financial strength and certifications. - 2023 Tencent International School Comprehensive Strength Benchmark Award — YCIS Beijing reports receiving this Tencent award in December 2023; the school's announcement indicates the award recognises overall institutional strength across academic, operational and programme dimensions. Note: the school website also references older recognitions (for example, a Cambridge ‘‘Award for Excellence in Education'' received by the YCYW/YCIS network in earlier years), but that award falls outside the 5‑year window you specified and therefore is not included above. The network's and campus pages refer to that historical recognition.
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations Yew Chung International School of Beijing — accreditations listed on the school website: - Council of International Schools (CIS) — The school is accredited by CIS; CIS accreditation means an external, multi-year review has found the school meets internationally recognised standards for governance, teaching and learning, student welfare and continuous improvement. - International Baccalaureate (IB) World School — The Secondary School is authorised as an IB World School to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP); IB authorisation indicates the school has met the IB Organisation's requirements for curriculum, teacher training and assessment for the Diploma Programme. - Cambridge International Examinations Centre (IGCSE/ICE) — The Secondary School is an authorised Cambridge centre for IGCSE/Cambridge examinations; this authorisation allows the school to enter students for Cambridge qualifications and shows it follows Cambridge's administrative and examination centre standards.
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 & online application. Parents should be prepared to provide basic details about the child (date of birth, current year level, nationality) and to ask about current space availability for the child's year group. 2. Submit application form + required documents and pay application fee. After completing the online form you will be asked to upload supporting documents (commonly: passport, recent school reports, and proof of residency/visa and health/immunisation records) and to pay the non‑refundable application fee; published external listings report an application fee of around RMB 2,500. Parents should confirm the exact document checklist and fees with Admissions before submitting because requirements can vary by age and nationality and because official amounts and accepted document formats may change. 3. Assessment / interview and placement check. For most applicants YCIS Beijing carries out age‑appropriate assessments and/or interviews (these can include classroom observations in Early Childhood, literacy/numeracy checks in Primary, and subject/English assessments or interview for Secondary) and reviews previous school records to recommend the correct placement. For IGCSE and IB entry the school notes that acceptance can be limited at particular times in the academic calendar because placement depends on prior subject coverage; parents should ask Admissions which subjects and levels can be taken mid‑year. Expect communications from the admissions team about scheduling the assessment and any language or learning‑support arrangements the school may offer. 4. Offer letter, placement deposit and invoice. If the school offers a place you will receive an offer letter and invoice; third‑party fee summaries for YCIS Beijing show a refundable placement/security deposit (commonly quoted as RMB 20,000) in addition to the first term/year tuition. Parents should check the payment deadline on the offer (deposit deadlines commonly secure the place) and confirm whether the deposit is refundable and under what conditions. Also ask about the school's published sibling discounts, early payment discounts, bus fees and other recurring charges so you can budget the full cost of attendance. 5. Registration, visa documentation and start planning logistics. After deposit payment the school will confirm registration and provide joining instructions (start date, orientation, uniform and supply lists, bus enrolment, medical/insurance requirements). International families should coordinate visa/residency documentation and any medical checks or local registration the school requires; contact Admissions early if your child will need English language support or has additional learning needs so the school can advise on available services. Finally, confirm the academic calendar and welcome/orientation sessions so your child's first week is planned in advance.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships YCIS Beijing participates in the YCYW Scholarship Programme and publishes scholarship rounds and winners on its site and news pages. The programme is merit‑based, open to both current and prospective students entering Years 7–13 (as announced for the 2024–2025 cycle), and includes multiple award streams—examples listed by the school are the Madam Tsang Chor‑hang Memorial Scholarship, IGCSE/IB/A Level awards, and subject & talent awards (academics, arts, music, sport and community service). The school's scholarship announcements and the scholarship application notice state that one online application can be used to apply for multiple awards, that candidates are assessed on academic record, leadership, contribution to the school community and demonstrated talent, and that there are published application deadlines (for the 2024–2025 round the deadline was published as 16 February 2024). Parents should check the current scholarship announcement or contact the Scholarships/Admissions team for the latest eligibility rules, deadlines, the scope of fee remission (partial vs. full), and whether awards are renewable year to year.
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist YCIS Beijing's public admissions pages emphasise rolling admissions and advise families to contact the Admissions Office about specific enrolment availability, but the school website does not publish a formal waitlist policy or a detailed waitlist procedure. Because space can be limited—especially for particular secondary programmes or popular year groups—the usual practice is to contact Admissions to ask whether a place is available or whether your child can be placed on a holding list; Admissions can explain current availability, expected timelines and any priority categories (for example, internal YCIS transfers). If you need a definitive statement about waitlist placement, position, or how offers are released, request that information in writing from the Admissions Office so you have the school's current procedure and timelines.
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