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Beijing National Day School International Department

China, Beijing

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees RMB 100,000 - 120,000
Ages 16 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 4600
Type Co-educational
Opened 1952
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge A Levels, Advanced Placement (AP), IB (DP)
Taught languages English, Spanish, German, French, Japanese
Strengths STEM, Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Middle School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction

Beijing National Day School (北京市十一学校) is a middle-and-high school established in 1952 and located in Haidian District with two campuses. The school site covers 234 mu with about 160,000 square metres of buildings and around 5,000 students across the two campuses. Its International Department was founded in June 2004 and runs three parallel university-preparatory tracks: Cambridge A-Level, Advanced Placement (AP), and the IB Diploma Programme. The international programme lists roughly 50 Chinese and 71 foreign teachers and reports a teacher–student ratio of 1:6. Students in the international track can choose from language courses including English, Spanish, German, French and Japanese, and the school hosts extensive academic clubs and competition teams. The website also lists student apartments (dormitories) and contact numbers for campus services. For admissions and programme details consult the school's international curriculum and school profile pages. The school publishes admissions contacts and announcements on its website regularly.

No.66 Yuquan Lu, Haidian District, Beijing 100039

The Essentials

Beijing National Day School International Department has 4,600 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Beijing National Day School (北京市十一学校) is in Haidian District — main campus at No.66 Yuquan Road (玉泉路66号) with a second (north) campus at Huan Guyuan Road, Sujiatuo (苏家坨镇环谷园路8号). The site lists both addresses and the school's main contact details.

Stages
The school is a complete secondary school offering junior- and senior-secondary education (middle and high school) across two campuses. Its international department (the International Course section) runs upper‑secondary international programmes (A‑Level, AP, IB).

Type
北京市十一学校 is a public, co‑educational school (the site describes its founding history and later return to public status). The international department operates within the same school and delivers international curricula for senior grades.

Additional learning support
The school describes a diversified curriculum that includes layered, categorized, comprehensive and "special‑needs/particular‑need" (特需) components and says it uses multi‑modal, individualized implementation strategies. For concrete details on assessment, in‑school support staff or formal SEN provision you should contact the international department directly as the public pages give only a high‑level description.

Country affiliation
The school is a Chinese (Beijing municipal) public school; it does not have an affiliation to another country, though its international department delivers foreign curricula (A‑Level, AP, IB).

Religious affiliation
There is no indication of any religious affiliation on the school's official materials; the school's history and public profile present it as a secular state school.

School day structure
Beijing public middle and high schools generally begin no earlier than about 08:00 for secondary students and typically include a midday lunch/break of around one hour; exact daily timetables vary by school and season. The school's public pages do not publish a specific daily timetable for the international department, so confirm exact start/end times, recess and any supervised study or evening sessions with the school.

Bus service
The school's website posts procurement/vehicle notices (e.g., vehicle‑rental/vehicle procurement announcements), which indicates arrangements are made for vehicle services, but the site does not publish an explicit, public route/timetable for a student bus service. For routes, operators, pickup points, costs and eligibility for international‑department students, contact the school's admissions or logistics office; they can provide current routes and provider details.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
Beijing 11th School is a public school. It originated as the Central Military Commission's children school and was established in 1952. It returned to public status in 2009 and was approved as a Beijing Comprehensive Education Reform Experimental School in 2010. The school's Party organization was recognized as a national and Beijing advanced grassroots party organization in 2011.
Fees

Annual tuition at Beijing National Day School International Department ranges from RMB 100,000 to RMB 120,000 for 2026/27.

Tuition (2025–2026 academic year)
- A‑Level project: RMB 100,000 per academic year (charged on the school billing cycle; many sources report this annual figure).
- AP project (中美合作): RMB 120,000 per academic year.
- IB (IBDP) project: RMB 120,000 per academic year.

Application / registration fees
- No separate application or admission fee for the international department is publicly listed in available admissions and school notices; published materials and school pages that describe the international projects list tuition but do not show a distinct application fee.

Per‑term / billing details and payment terms
- The international programme is typically billed on the school's academic cycle; sources reference per‑semester figures in earlier notices (e.g., A‑Level RMB 40,000 per semester; AP RMB 45,000 per semester; IB RMB 50,000 per semester), and more recent summaries present the annual amounts above. Expect charges either per semester or as an annual invoice divided by term depending on the year's billing notice.
- Standard practice is full payment by the start of the academic year or by the published semester payment deadline; the school issues billing notices through its parent/campus platforms.

Boarding / accommodation fees
- Accommodation is arranged for eligible students; one source reporting details for the international department indicates a nominal boarding charge of RMB 444 per semester for students approved for school dormitory placement. Boarding availability is subject to distance/eligibility rules.

Other costs parents should budget for
- Textbooks, examination fees, school uniform, meals, learning materials and optional activity or overseas study programme costs are not included in the reported tuition figures and are payable in addition.

Refunds and withdrawal
- No publicly posted, detailed refund/withdrawal policy for the international department was found in accessible school notices; refund handling is normally processed through the school finance office per the school's internal rules. Parents should follow the school's official admission and finance instructions when they receive the enrolment/billing notice.

Fee payment channels
- The school publishes a parent/campus cloud platform link (bnds.yunxiao.com) for school/parent services; specific accepted payment instruments (bank transfer, Alipay/WeChat, credit card) are not listed in public notices. Expect the school to provide exact payment methods and invoice details at registration or on issued billing statements.
Academics

Beijing National Day School International Department teaches Cambridge A Levels, Advanced Placement (AP), IB (DP) for students aged 16 to 18.

Curriculum
Beijing National Day School's International Department offers three international pathways—A‑Level, AP and the IBDP—operating alongside the school's Chinese national curriculum.
The A‑Level route is delivered as a one‑year foundation plus a two‑year core (a three‑year international sequence); students sit Cambridge (CAIE) examinations and may choose from subjects such as English language and literature, mathematics and further mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, computer science, economics, business, modern languages and arts.
The AP pathway runs across upper‑secondary years, offering a wide range of AP and preparatory courses in languages, mathematics, sciences, social sciences and the arts; BNDS also notes a partnership that allows eligible AP students to earn both the BNDS high‑school diploma and a US partner school diploma.
The IBDP is offered as the two‑year Diploma Programme for students aged 16–19, with the six IB subject groups (language and literature, language acquisition, individuals and societies, sciences, mathematics and the arts) plus the core TOK, Extended Essay and CAS.
Across all stages the school maintains its national curriculum framework—integrated, tiered and categorized courses, advanced science projects, language and arts electives, and extensive extracurricular and research‑based learning—so students experience both subject breadth and university preparation regardless of pathway.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
BNDS International Department runs a wide range of student-led clubs and cultural activities that the school cites as part of campus life (the site lists 187 student clubs and regular cultural days). The school's news pages describe international Culture Days and student-union–organised events that aim to promote intercultural exchange and peer interaction. BNDS also publishes references to coordinated extra-curricular programming and named staff involved in integrated extra‑curricular activities. The school's student services pages point parents and students to a “Student Growth Centre” and a one‑stop service centre for help and feedback, which the site presents as channels for student support.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The BNDS website describes tiered and diversified curricula and a broad range of student activities but does not publish a clear policy or detailed information about support for students with identified Special Educational Needs (SEN). The school's public pages do not name a specialist SEN unit, list specific categories of SEN supported, or identify specialist SEN staff. Therefore, the school does not publicly disclose information regarding SEN provision.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
BNDS's International Department advertises A‑Level, AP and IBDP routes and reports having a significant number of international teachers and multilingual learning facilities. The school's history notes the establishment of a Multi‑language Learning and Exchange Centre in 2020, which supports multilingual activities. However, the website does not publish specific EAL/ESL programmes, dedicated EAL staffing, or entry/assessment procedures for students needing additional English language support; the school does not publicly disclose information regarding EAL provision.

Mental Wellbeing
The school's student information pages list on‑campus contacts including a medical room and a one‑stop service centre and reference a Student Growth Centre as part of student services. BNDS publishes examples of cultural and co‑curricular activities that contribute to student engagement and community life (for example cultural days and exhibitions). The website does not, however, set out a named counselling team, an explicit mental‑health policy, or detailed descriptions of regular school counselling programmes, so specific mental‑wellbeing staffing and programmes are not publicly detailed on the site.

Safeguarding
BNDS's student pages provide operational contacts relevant to safety, including a published phone number for the school security office (保卫处) and medical room for on‑site incidents. The school is presented as a large public boarding school, which the site describes in its overview pages. The website does not publish a standalone safeguarding or child‑protection policy document or a named child‑protection officer on its public pages, so specific safeguarding policy texts and detailed child‑protection procedures are not publicly available on the site.
Parent Experience

History
Beijing National Day School (BNDS) was established in 1952 and operates as a public boarding school under local education authorities. In 2014 the school was designated as a flagship public school for comprehensive educational innovation in Beijing. The International Department was created in 2004; since then it has expanded its international offerings and, from about 2009 onward, introduced programs such as A‑Level, AP and IB courses. The department has also hosted regular international exchanges and campus activities aimed at increasing the school's international engagement.

Community
The BNDS community combines a large, mostly boarding student body with an active program of academic and cultural events that include “Foreign Culture Day,” sister‑school exchanges, and visiting delegations. The school posts frequent community updates—examples include the school's alumni return‑to‑campus events and club carnival, AP art exhibitions, and participation in international competitions such as the FIRST Global robotics challenge. These activities involve students, faculty, visiting partners and parents, and are used to showcase student work and support international understanding. Regular news and event pages on the school website document these community activities.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The BNDS website does not publish a clearly labeled, dedicated Parent‑Teacher Association (PTA) or 家长委员会 page in its public site navigation. Parent participation and parent‑facing activities are visible in school news and event postings—examples include alumni days, club carnivals, AP exhibitions and scheduled admissions consultation sessions—where parents are invited to attend or consult with school staff. For formal PTA membership lists, meeting minutes, or contact points the site directs users to general school contact channels rather than a specific PTA contact. If you need official PTA contacts or recent meeting schedules, the school's main contact details are listed on its About/Contact pages and the admissions notices; contacting the school office or the international department directly is the most reliable way to obtain up‑to‑date PTA information. If you'd like, I can search further (for example, in school WeChat posts or parent forums) to see whether a parent committee publishes details off the main site.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The campus covers 38.5 acres and serves students from grades 7 through 12. It is a public boarding high school with over 4,600 students. The International Department was founded in June 2004 and offers three international curricula: A-Level, AP, and the IB Diploma Programme. The campus supports both national and international programs on site.

Academic Facilities
The International Department offers three international curricula: A-Level, AP, and the IB Diploma Programme. The department has more than 50 Chinese teachers and 70 foreign teachers, with a teacher–student ratio of 1:6. 96% of BNDS graduates are admitted to top 50 universities and top 30 liberal arts colleges. BNDS has more than 140 international competition teams and 187 student-run clubs.

Extra Curricular Facilities
BNDS has 187 student-run clubs and over 140 international competition teams. The International Department maintains sister-school relationships with more than 40 high schools in the United States, Canada, Germany, and France, and organizes international exchange activities such as Foreign Cultural Day.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
BNDS International Department offers three international curricula: A-Level (AL), AP, and the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP). AL is a three-year program delivering Cambridge International Examinations certificates alongside the Beijing high school diploma, with courses across languages, mathematics, sciences, economics, and the arts. AP and IBDP provide broad college-preparatory options; AP covers languages, sciences, social sciences, and arts, while IBDP comprises six subject groups and core elements TOK, CAS, and Extended Essay. The department supports a robust extracurricular ecosystem with 140+ international competition teams and 187 student-led clubs.

Arts & Creative
AL includes Art & Design; AP offers AP Art-2D Design and AP Art-3D Design, AP Music Theory, Digital Music, Orchestra, Guitar, Drama, Photography, and Choir; IBDP includes Arts within the six subject groups (including Music and Visual Arts in the Arts group).

Cultural & Language
BNDS teaches multiple languages across AL, AP, and IB DP. AL includes English Language and English Literature, Spanish, German, and French. AP includes English Language and Writing, English Literature and Writing, Spanish, German, French, and Japanese. IB DP includes Chinese A Language and Literature, English A, and English B.

Social & Hobbies
There are 187 student-led clubs. The department operates 140+ international competition teams, offering students avenues for engagement beyond the classroom.

Community & Service
IBDP core includes Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS), and Extended Essay. The Growth Platform invites students to influence the community through passion-driven initiatives, and career planning is framed as a journey of self-discovery to develop professional skills.

Leadership & Professional
CAS fosters leadership and service within the IBDP framework. The Growth Platform supports leadership and community impact, while career planning helps students develop professional skills and prepare for post-secondary pathways.
Languages

Language Provision
BNDS International Department offers three international curricula: A-Level, AP, and IBDP Programmes.
Reputation

Accreditations
1) Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) — BNDS International Department runs an A‑Level programme and states that students receive Cambridge international A‑Level certificates (this indicates the school operates under CAIE examinations/standards).

2) College Board (AP) — the site describes an AP Programme and AP course offerings, indicating the school is an AP provider/partner for College Board curriculum and examinations.

3) International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) — the site describes an IBDP (IB Diploma Programme) and says the international department follows IBO requirements for the Diploma Programme.

4) Beijing municipal designation: “北京市示范性普通高中” (Beijing Model/Exemplary High School) — the school states this official status granted by the Beijing education authorities. This is a local government recognition of the school's standing within Beijing's public secondary education system.

5) National‑level designation: “国家级教育体制改革试点项目学校” (national pilot school for basic education system reform) — the site lists this national designation, which indicates the school was selected as a government pilot for education reform initiatives. This is an institutional recognition linked to national education policy work.

6) Selected as a national demonstration school for the implementation of new senior‑high curriculum and textbooks (“入选普通高中新课程新教材实施国家级示范校”) — the site records this selection, which is a national‑level recognition related to curriculum implementation.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Initial enquiry and information gathering — Contact the school and read the international-program pages to decide which pathway (A‑Level, AP, or IBDP) you want your child to apply for. Each programme has different course structures and university destinations; the school's international-curriculum pages describe the three tracks and their academic focus. Parents should note the office phone numbers and the school's consultation events (the school posts specific consultation dates and contact numbers on its website).

2. Registration / formal application — When the school opens applications it usually requires formal registration (online or on‑site) and submission of documents such as the student's ID, recent transcripts/grades, and any certificates you want considered. For previous intake years the department published specific formal‑registration dates and an English qualification test window — parents should watch the school website and official WeChat for exact opening and required documents in the current year. Keep originals and scanned copies ready because some steps are handled in person.

3. Eligibility screen and English qualification test — BNDS International typically uses an English qualification check as an early eligibility filter for international programmes; this can be a short written test or an online screening to verify language readiness for AP/A‑Level/IB instruction. Parents should prepare their child for reading, short writing and speaking tasks; also confirm whether an external score (TOEFL/IELTS/SAT/SSAT) can be submitted in lieu of the internal test. The school has in earlier years explicitly referenced an "英语资格性测试" for international admission rounds.

4. Academic review and/or entrance exam — In addition to language screening, the school considers the student's academic record (for domestic applicants, usually the incoming year's 中考 results or equivalent) and may require subject tests or internal exams for academic placement. The international department and admissions notices indicate offers are made after combining academic scores with the department's professional test or interview results; parents should know mid‑year/previous school transcripts and recent exam reports are commonly required. If you have strong subject certificates (competitions, portfolios), upload or bring them to the application so they can be considered.

5. Interview / group activity — Shortlisted applicants typically take part in an interview (one‑to‑one and/or small‑group) to assess communication, motivation and critical thinking; some cohorts have a group English activity component. Parents should ensure the student can speak about academic interests, extracurriculars and why they want that particular international track. The school posts interview schedules and how results will be announced (SMS, WeChat, and official website), so keep contact details current.

6. Offer, deposit and enrolment paperwork — If the student is offered a place the school will publish the steps to accept the place: confirm acceptance within the stated deadline, pay any required deposit/first instalment and complete enrolment paperwork (health form, code of conduct, household registration where applicable). Because BNDS operates its programmes under local education regulation, the school notes that some aspects (timing, required documents, and final registration) follow municipal rules — parents should keep the acceptance deadline and payment instructions to avoid losing a seat.

7. Course placement and class allocation — After enrolment the department assigns students to classes and elective combinations (BNDS uses a course/"走班" system for the international programmes), so new students often receive a provisional timetable and may need to attend orientation and placement tests for specific subjects. Parents should plan logistics for commuting, boarding (if applicable), and any extra pre‑term courses the school recommends. The international curriculum pages explain the three‑year structure and the expectation that students complete required graduation credits alongside the international qualification.

Waitlist
BNDS's official website and recent admissions notices do not publish a standard, public "waitlist" policy for the international department; however, the school's admissions communications and related municipal recruitment notices show that second‑round recruitment or "补录" (additional intake if places remain) has been used in some years. Practically, this means that if you are not offered a place in the first round you should: keep your registration active, maintain phone/WeChat contact with the admissions office, and monitor the school's official announcements (website and the department's WeChat account) for add‑on test or supplementary‑admission dates. If you want to be considered for any vacancies, ask the admissions office whether they keep a ranked waiting list and the precise conditions under which they invite candidates for later rounds — that is the most reliable way to confirm current‑year practice.
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