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3e International School

China, Beijing

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Mandarin
Fees RMB 220,800 - 247,200
Ages 2 - 12 years
Pupil numbers 200
Type Co-educational
Opened 2005
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Chinese National Curriculum, American Curriculum, British Curriculum, Singapore Curriculum
Taught languages English, Mandarin, French
Typical class size 18
Strengths Languages, Visual and Creative Arts, STEM
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Academic and Intellectual
Stages Early Years, Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Elementary
Introduction

3e International School is a non-profit bilingual day school (Nursery through Elementary) founded in August 2005. The school operates a research-based dual-language immersion program that splits each day between English and Mandarin instruction and includes specialist classes (art, music, PE and French at Elementary). The elementary programme notes alignment with the Chinese National Curriculum, American Common Core standards, British language-art approaches and Singapore mathematics practices. The Lido campus houses Nursery–Kindergarten programmes; the school cites interactive scientific exhibits (from the Exploratorium) in its learning spaces and runs a term-by-term After-School Activities programme offering sports, music, arts, academic and cultural classes. 3e reports a student body of over 200 children from more than 20 countries. (Sources: school site pages and school's published tuition page).

No. 9-1, Jiang Tai Xi Lu Chaoyang District, Beijing 100016

The Essentials

3e International School has 200 pupils, typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English, Mandarin.

Location
3e International School is located at No. 9-1, Jiang Tai Xi Lu in Chaoyang District, Beijing (postal code 100016). Jiangtai is in the northern part of Chaoyang and is served by nearby subway connections (Jiangtai station on Line 14), and Chaoyang is a major international/diplomatic and business district of Beijing.

Stages
The school runs an Early Years and elementary program: Nursery, Pre‑Kindergarten (younger and older), Kindergarten, and Elementary (Grades 1–5). Age cutoffs use a September 1 birthday rule (e.g., 2 years for Nursery, 6 years for Grade 1).

Type
3e is a co‑educational, bilingual (English–Mandarin) day school focused on dual‑language immersion; the website describes its curriculum and daily program but does not list any boarding provision.

Additional learning support
Children with special educational needs are considered for enrolment on a case‑by‑case basis by the Admissions Committee and Administrative Team; the school may not be able to accommodate significant needs. If additional support (for example an aide or outside therapies) is required, those arrangements and associated costs are expected to be managed in cooperation with parents.

Country affiliation
The school is based in China and its Elementary program is recognised by Chinese authorities as a foreign school for children of non‑Chinese nationality; the website does not state an official affiliation to another country's national school system.

Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is stated on the school website.

School day structure
A typical day shown on the website runs approximately 8:30–4:30: English classes 8:30–11:30, lunch/outdoor time 11:30–12:30 (with naps for Nursery and younger Pre‑K), Chinese classes 12:30–15:30, and optional after‑school activities 15:30–16:30.

Bus service
The website does not describe a school bus service. For transport or pickup/drop‑off arrangements, the admissions office (admissions@3einternationalschool.org, +86 10 6437 3344) is listed as the contact and can confirm current options.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
3e uses Chartwells to provide snacks and lunch for students. Students have Western and Asian meal options. In the Kindergarten campus meals are served in classrooms; in the Elementary campus meals are eaten in the cafeteria with staff assistance. An annual Meal Fee of RMB 9,935 applies for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Governance and Ownership
3e International School is a non-profit organization funded through the Jonathan KS Choi Foundation and student tuition.
Fees

Annual tuition at 3e International School ranges from RMB 220,800 to RMB 247,200 for 2026/27.

Application fee
- A non-refundable, non-transferable application fee of RMB 2,800 applies and must be received before the school will process an application.

Tuition fees (annual and per-term breakdowns)
- Published annual tuition for the 2025–2026 academic year:
- Nursery through Kindergarten: RMB 220,800 per year.
- Elementary (Grades 1–5): RMB 247,200 per year.
- The school lists tuition as an annual charge. Per-term amounts below are simple equal-installment calculations derived from the published annual tuition (school does not publish a public term-by-term tariff). If the school allows equal instalments, approximate per-term values are:
- If billed in two equal instalments: Nursery–K per term ≈ RMB 110,400; Elementary per term ≈ RMB 123,600.
- If billed in three equal instalments: Nursery–K per term ≈ RMB 73,600; Elementary per term ≈ RMB 82,400.

Other compulsory annual charges
- Annual meal fee: RMB 9,935 per year.
- Annual school-bus fees by zone: Zone A RMB 13,500; Zone B RMB 17,500; Zone C RMB 19,500.

Boarding
- 3e is an early years and elementary day school (ages 2–12); no boarding programme or boarding fees are published.

Other costs (uniform, activities, deposits, etc.)
- No separate uniform price, placement deposit, capital fee, or detailed charges for optional after‑school activities are published on the school's public tuition page. Optional activities are noted as available but without public pricing.

Billing schedule, payment terms, refunds and payment methods
- The public tuition page lists annual charges but does not publish a detailed billing schedule, payment terms (due dates, instalment plans), refund policy, or accepted payment methods. These items are not publicly stated on the school's tuition and admissions pages.

Contact for fee arrangements
- For confirmation of payment schedules, refund policies, and accepted payment methods, contact the school's admissions office by telephone or email listed on the admissions page.
Academics

3e International School teaches Chinese National Curriculum, American Curriculum, British Curriculum, Singapore Curriculum for students aged 2 to 12.

Curriculum
3e International School operates a dual‑language immersion, project‑based curriculum that splits each school day between English and Mandarin instruction to build bilingual literacy and critical thinking. Core domains taught across stages are English and Mandarin language arts, mathematics, science, creative arts, physical education, and global/cultural/social studies, with explicit attention to social‑emotional (intrapersonal/interpersonal) development and digital skills. The school serves Nursery (age 2), Pre‑Kindergarten (ages 3–4), Kindergarten (age 5) and Elementary (ages 6–12, through Grade 5), with age‑appropriate schedules and half‑day immersion in each language. At elementary level 3e states its curriculum is informed by and aligned with the Chinese National Curriculum, U.S. Common Core, British language frameworks and Singapore Mathematics, delivered through thematic and project work. The school's website presents this as an early years and elementary programme and does not list secondary examination pathways (IB, IGCSE or national secondary qualifications).
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
3e's published curriculum explicitly includes an “Interpersonal & Intrapersonal Skills” strand that aims to develop emotional intelligence, self-awareness, emotion-management and social skills. Classroom teachers and specialist teachers are described as collaborating to support children's social development through cross‑curricular projects and community activities, and the Elementary page states that children's social‑emotional development “remains a key focus.” The school also runs family events and parent “TeaTalk” sessions intended to strengthen home–school partnership in supporting children's social competence.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
3e's admissions information states that children with special educational needs (SEN) are considered for enrolment on a case‑by‑case basis; the Administrative Team and Admissions Committee evaluate the level of support required and the school's capacity to provide it. The page notes the school may not be able to accommodate children with significant needs and aims to place only one child with known SEN in any class at intake. 3e does not present itself as a specialist SEN institution on its website, and it does not list specific categories of SEN that it routinely supports.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
3e is a dual‑immersion bilingual school with daily English and Chinese instruction and a stated goal of developing bilingual fluency; language development is central to its curriculum. A school news item notes the hiring of additional Chinese Second Language and English Second Language support staff to strengthen language provision, indicating targeted support for learners of additional languages. The website does not publish a separate, detailed EAL policy or a named EAL team page; information about specific EAL programmes or levels of English language support beyond these references is not publicly detailed.

Mental Wellbeing
3e's curriculum emphasises intrapersonal development and aims for children to become “emotionally intelligent,” with social and emotional development integrated into classroom learning. News and event items (for example parent TeaTalks and outreach described in the site news) show the school runs family‑facing events and informational sessions that relate to child development and wellbeing. The school's public materials do not, however, specify whether it employs a dedicated mental‑health counsellor or a named school counseling service, and no standalone mental‑health policy is published on the website.

Safeguarding
3e's employment and career information states the school takes child protection seriously and that thorough background, reference and police checks are carried out prior to confirmation of employment. The website also highlights physical safety measures such as purpose‑built campuses, age‑appropriate play areas and a centralized air filtration system for indoor air quality. The school does not appear to publish a standalone, detailed safeguarding or child‑protection policy document on its public site; specific operational procedures or named safeguarding officers are not publicly listed.
Parent Experience

History
3e International School grew out of a 2004 conversation between Dr Yong Zhao and Gilbert Choy and a subsequent design seminar hosted by the George Lucas Educational Foundation at Skywalker Ranch, which led to the school's founding. The school opened in August 2005 with three pre‑kindergarten children and expanded to include nursery, kindergarten and elementary grades in the following years. Key milestones on the school's timeline include opening elementary grades in 2008, joining the Council of International Schools in 2010, and a revision of its bilingual math curriculum in 2014. In 2017 3e opened a new elementary campus (shared with LFIP), and in 2023 the early years and elementary programs were integrated on a single campus.

Community
3e describes the school community as a close partnership between school and home, with families joining a shared program of bilingual learning and social development. Family events are scheduled throughout the academic year to promote cultural sharing and interaction between classes and age groups. Recent examples on the school's event calendar and news feed include Explore Day and Families Around the World, and class excursions such as visits to a local animal museum. The school also publishes regular parent-facing items such as testimonials and event summaries to keep the community informed.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school's parent body is organized as a Parent Council made up of parents representing the whole student population; the Council's stated mission is to engage representative parents, foster community relations, leverage parents' expertise, and structure fundraising for school or charity purposes. The Parent Council represents parent perspectives to the school and helps coordinate community connections and volunteer efforts. 3e runs a monthly series called Tea Talks in which staff and invited community members present on topics such as child development, parenting and health care to share resources with families. The Council and school calendar also support signature family events—examples on the site include Explore Day, Families Around the World, and seasonal activities (alumni and parent accounts mention events such as a Winter Bazaar). For current membership, meeting times and active subgroups, the school's Community or Events pages provide the latest details.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The campus is located next to Si'de Park in Chaoyang District, Beijing. It is a purpose-built campus with expansive natural outdoor space and differentiated age-appropriate playgrounds. Indoor facilities include two large gymnasiums, an art room, a music room and a library. All learning spaces, inside and out, are designed to take best advantage of natural light and resources to stimulate young inquiring minds. A centralized air filtration system maintains indoor AQI below AQI 5 at all times.

Sports Facilities
The campus includes two large gymnasium spaces for physical education. The expansive outdoor space and adjacent Si'de Park provide additional areas for outdoor activity. Facilities are designed to support safe, age-appropriate physical education and team sports. Indoor and outdoor spaces are integrated to facilitate active learning across the day.

Academic Facilities
An art room, a music room and a library are available for academic and creative work. All learning spaces are designed to maximize natural light and to use available resources to stimulate inquiry. The campus supports bilingual English-Chinese learning through integrated classrooms. Classrooms are organized to support collaborative and inquiry-based learning.

Extra Curricular Facilities
After School Activities (ASA) program offers a variety of classes. The ASA program provides opportunities to explore new activities or to continue developing skills in areas of personal interest. The ASA program runs after the regular school day and is optional. These activities are designed to support diverse interests.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school teaches in English and Mandarin. Language Arts are bilingual, with the goal of fluent communication in English and Mandarin, including listening, speaking, reading, writing, and technology and media. Mathematics and science are primary strands, with sub-strands such as number sense, algebra, geometry, measurement, and probability; and the curriculum emphasizes critical thinking and knowledge application. Strong foundations in cognitive development support these areas, including emphasis on critical thinking, science, and mathematics.

Arts & Creative
There is an emphasis on the arts, including both visual and performing arts. A full‑time visual arts specialist supports the art and music curriculum, and art and music are taught in English. Age‑appropriate experiences include drawing, painting, sculpture, mosaics, collage, as well as singing, dancing, drama, and use of musical instruments.

Cultural & Language
Classes are conducted in English and Mandarin with equal time devoted to each language. The program includes Global, Cultural & Social Studies, focusing on culture, geography, history, economics and decision‑making. The school's goal is to empower children to explore, experiment and express themselves in a nurturing environment, with social competence and appreciation of other cultures as important components.

Social & Hobbies
The After School Activities (ASA) program runs from 3:35 to 4:25 pm, with term-by-term registration. Each activity is offered once per week for approximately ten weeks. ASA provides a wide range of classes, consistently including sports, dance, music, art, and academic and cultural immersion, offered through a balance of English and Chinese instruction.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The campus is located next to Si'de Park and features expansive natural outdoor space. Indoor facilities include two large gymnasium spaces, an art room, a music room and a library, with learning spaces designed to maximize natural light. A centralized air filtration system keeps indoor air quality at a high standard.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches in English and Mandarin. The Language Arts curriculum aims for fluent communication in English and Mandarin, including listening, speaking, reading, writing and media literacy. Arts and Music instruction are taught in English by full-time specialists. The curriculum emphasizes bilingual development and cross-cultural understanding.

Bilingual Teaching
The school provides bilingual dual-language immersion in English and Mandarin. English Language Arts and Mandarin Language Arts are taught as part of the bilingual program. The program serves Nursery through Elementary levels. Nursery: 2 years old by August 31; Pre-Kindergarten: 3 years old by August 31; Kindergarten: 5 years old by August 31; Elementary: 6–12 years old.

Immersion Programs
The school offers full immersion in English and Mandarin. In the morning, English immersion covers English Language Arts, Literacy, Mathematics and Science, with Specialist Classes in Creative Arts, Physical Development, Music and Library once or twice per week. In the afternoon, Mandarin immersion covers Chinese Language Arts, Literacy, Mathematics, Global, Social and Cultural Studies. An After School Activities (ASA) program is available.
Reputation

Awards
No school-level awards are listed on 3e International School's website for the past five years (January 1, 2021–January 1, 2026).

Accreditations
1) Council of International Schools (CIS) — The school's website lists "Council of International Schools membership" in its History timeline (noting membership from 2010). This indicates the school is a member of the global CIS community; CIS also operates a separate international accreditation process that schools may undertake to demonstrate alignment with international-school standards.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Initial research and contact: Review 3e's admissions pages and curriculum to confirm the school fits your child's age and language needs. If you want to see the campus, book a tour through 3e's OpenApply visit page — families who visit meet the Director of Admissions and receive further practical details about documentation and fees.

2. Check age and eligibility rules: Confirm your child meets 3e's September 1 cut-off date for the intended intake year (for example, children must be 2 years old before 1 September for Nursery, 6 before 1 September for Grade 1, etc.). Elementary (Grades 1–5) is recognized as a foreign-school program and has passport/visa eligibility conditions; Early Years accepts Chinese and foreign passport holders. If your child's passport/visa situation is atypical (for example, foreign passport without a China visa), 3e may need to apply for authorization from the Beijing Municipal Education Commission on your behalf.

3. Create an OpenApply account and begin the online application: 3e uses OpenApply for applications; start by creating an account and completing the applicant and parent sections online. The online form asks for birthdate, desired entry year/grade and uploads for required documents (child photo, passport, visa, mainland household registration where relevant). Keep your OpenApply username and password and monitor application progress through that platform.

4. Pay the application fee and submit supporting documents: The application is not processed until the non‑refundable application fee (¥2,800 RMB) and required supporting documents are received. Typical required uploads shown on the OpenApply form include a current passport/ID photo, the child's passport, visa, and for mainland applicants the household registration (hukou); Hong Kong/Macao/Taiwan applicants are asked to submit passport, travel permit and resident ID card copies. Confirm the exact list of documents with admissions before submission to avoid delays.

5. Admissions interview and assessment: All children are required to attend an admissions interview; for Elementary applicants, previous school records are required and an interview or assessment may also be necessary to determine grade placement and bilingual readiness. If your child has limited exposure to English or Chinese, the admissions team discusses language support options during the interview. Expect the interview to cover language, social readiness and curriculum fit; contact the Director of Admissions for guidance about preparing your child.

6. Special educational needs disclosure and support planning: If your child has special educational needs (SEN), inform the admissions team early and provide relevant evaluations so the Administrative Team and Admissions Committee can assess the application on a case-by-case basis. 3e aims to place only one child with known SEN in a class at intake and may not be able to accommodate significant needs; where additional support (aide, therapy, consultation) is required, this is arranged cooperatively but is generally at the parents' cost. Be prepared to discuss realistic support plans and associated costs before accepting an offer.

7. Offer, enrolment and practical arrangements: Offers are made based on space availability and in accordance with the school's admissions policies; 3e accepts applications throughout the school year but cannot guarantee space. If an offer is made you will receive instructions on acceptance steps (contract/deposit), meal arrangement and optional services such as school bus — note the school provides bus zones with different annual fees. Confirm deadlines for returning signed enrolment paperwork and for paying any deposit to secure the place.

8. Final pre-start checks: Before your child starts, complete required health and enrolment forms, communicate any allergy or medical information to the Director of Admissions and School Nurse, and arrange bus stops if needed (bus routes operate mainly within Chaoyang district). If parental or diplomatic discounts are relevant (see scholarship/discount notes), confirm the documentation needed to apply these discounts during enrolment. Keep the admissions office contact details handy for any late paperwork or visa/authorization follow-up.

Scholarships
3e does offer scholarship opportunities specifically for the Elementary program: these scholarships provide a partial discount against Elementary tuition and are awarded depending on space availability, entrance requirements and the admissions assessment. The Elementary page also notes that diplomatic passport holders may be eligible for a discount under the school's diplomatic discount policies. The website does not publish fixed scholarship amounts or an open application form for scholarships; for eligibility details, application timing and how awards are decided you should contact the admissions office directly at admissions@3einternationalschool.org. For reference, 3e's published 2025–2026 fees show annual tuition levels (Nursery–Kindergarten ¥220,800; Elementary ¥247,200), an annual meal fee (¥9,935) and annual school-bus fees by zone (Zone A ¥13,500; Zone B ¥17,500; Zone C ¥19,500) — the admissions team can confirm whether a particular scholarship or discount applies to these published fees.

Waitlist
3e's public admissions materials state that applications are accepted throughout the year and that spaces are offered based on availability, but the school does not publish a formal public waitlist procedure on its admissions pages. The website and OpenApply materials emphasise that places are offered in accordance with admissions policies and space availability; they do not describe a ranked waitlist or a standard wait-pool process. If you are unable to secure a place at application time, contact admissions (admissions@3einternationalschool.org or +86 10 6437 3344) to ask whether the school maintains an internal wait pool, how families are notified if a place opens, and whether the school can hold your application active for future vacancies.
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