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Beijing SMIC Private School - English Track

China, Beijing

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Mandarin
Fees RMB 144,000 - 176,000
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2005
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Singapore Curriculum, Chinese National Curriculum
Taught languages English, Mandarin
Strengths STEM, Languages, Sport
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Beijing SMIC Private School — English Track is an English‑medium K–12 programme whose campus is located in southeast Beijing in the Yizhuang BDA (Beijing's hi‑tech development zone). The English Track began when the school was founded in 2005 and offers a bilingual kindergarten (early years) followed by a fully immersive English environment from Grade 1 onward. The elementary curriculum uses U.S. Common Core ELA, Singapore Math, and NGSS‑aligned science; Chinese language follows the local government programme. The school operates three campuses (kindergarten, main campus for elementary/middle, and a separate high‑school campus) and reports an English‑track student population on school pages. The school lists a Student Achievement Center (SAC) and a range of co‑curricular sports, academic competitions (World Scholars Cup, World Spelling Bee) and arts activities. Key contact and address details are published on the school site.

www.bjsmicschool.com

No. 9, Liangshuihe Second Street, Beijing Economic and Technological Development Area

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The Essentials

Beijing SMIC Private School - English Track has instruction in English, Mandarin.

Location
SMIC Private School's campuses are in southeast Beijing, in the Yizhuang Beijing Economic‑Technological Development Area (BDA). The main campus address is No.9 Liangshuihe 2nd Street, BDA, Beijing (postcode 100176). Yizhuang is Beijing's largest hi‑tech development zone with good road connections to the city and housing clusters for tech companies.

Stages
The English Track is K–12: a bilingual kindergarten (ages 3–6) followed by elementary (Grades 1–5), middle (Grades 6–8) and high school (Grades 9–12). The site describes the English Track as a full K–12 programme.

Type
Beijing SMIC Private School is a private, co‑educational day school; it was founded (2005) to serve families of Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) and now accepts many non‑SMIC families. The English Track follows an international (U.S.-based) curriculum; the school does not advertise boarding facilities.

Additional learning support
The school operates a Student Achievement Center (SAC) that provides small‑group instruction and pull‑out support in ELA, Math and Science (1–4 times per week), after‑school tutoring for struggling students, and a nominated check‑in/check‑out group that runs 3:15–4:30 pm. Parents should contact the school for assessment and individual plans.

Country affiliation
The school was established by SMIC (a Chinese semiconductor company) and is a Chinese private school; the English Track uses a U.S.‑style international curriculum but the school itself is not officially affiliated with another country's government.

Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is listed on the school's website; the school's mission and values are presented without reference to a faith or religious denomination.

School day structure
Elementary classes are organised in seven 45‑minute periods covering ELA, math, science, Chinese and specials (PE, art, music, IT, SEL). The SAC's after‑school tutoring and check‑in/check‑out groups run from about 3:15–4:30 pm, so regular instructional hours finish in the mid‑afternoon; exact start/end times vary by division and should be confirmed with Admissions.

Bus service
The school offers an optional paid school‑bus service with multiple daily runs (three trips on normal weekdays). Afternoon school buses are listed as departing the school at about 15:25 and 16:55, with many Yizhuang and nearby neighbourhood pick‑up/drop‑off points; the school provides a contact person and phone number for bus arrangements. Parents can request places and should contact the logistics office for routes and fees.
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Fees

Annual tuition at Beijing SMIC Private School - English Track ranges from RMB 144,000 to RMB 176,000 for 2026/27.

Application / Admission fees
- An Admission (acceptance) fee is payable when an offer is accepted; the admissions process page states the Acceptance/Admission Fee must be paid to secure a place.

Tuition fees (English Track) — per term and per academic year
- Elementary (English Track E1–E5): RMB 72,000 per term — RMB 144,000 per year.
- Middle school (English Track E6–E8): RMB 75,000 per term — RMB 150,000 per year.
- High school (English Track E9–E12): RMB 88,000 per term — RMB 176,000 per year.
- Kindergarten: the school's kindergarten monthly tuition bands are published separately (e.g., mixed-age class and international class monthly rates are quoted in school materials).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Fees are billed and collected by semester. In‑school students must pay the semester fees in a single payment as instructed on the school's fee notice; new students must complete registration and pay before the term starts. Late or unpaid accounts may require transfer/withdrawal procedures as set out in the school's fee policy.

Boarding / accommodation fees
- The English Track and public campus information do not list boarding provision; the school operates as a day school and no boarding fees are published for the English Track.

Other compulsory and routine costs
- Meals: typical term lunch charge examples are published (examples cited: approximately RMB 2,500 per term as a commonly listed figure). The school offers multiple meal price levels per meal.
- School bus: route-dependent bus fees are commonly shown in the range RMB 2,500–5,000 per term.
- Uniforms, extracurricular activities, examination or specific course fees, and optional trips are additional and billed separately as applicable (these categories are noted in school fee summaries and third‑party guides).

Refunds and withdrawal policy (high‑level)
- Refunds when a student transfers out are calculated by the school by date of the formal transfer request; typical refund scale: within the first month of term 80% tuition refund, within the second month 60% refund, after two months no tuition refund. Lunch and ancillary fee refunds are handled by unused weeks or card balance rules. Refund processing time is indicated as approximately 2–4 weeks in the policy.

Payment instructions and options
- The school's official fee policy and fee notice require semester payment in full; specific accepted payment channels (bank transfer, online payment platform, card options) are provided in the school's term payment notice or by the Finance Office. For finance enquiries use the school's finance contact given in the fee policy.

(Notes: figures above reflect the English Track fee levels published in recent 2025 public admissions and school‑guide materials and the school's official fee/refund policy for billing and refunds.)
Academics

Beijing SMIC Private School - English Track teaches American Curriculum, Singapore Curriculum, Chinese National Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
SMIC English Track is a K–12 programme with a bilingual kindergarten (ages 3–6) and a fully English‑immersion programme from Grade 1 onward. In Elementary (Grades 1–5) the school follows U.S. Common Core for ELA, uses Singapore Math, teaches NGSS‑aligned science, delivers Mandarin aligned with the national programme, and offers weekly specials (PE, art, music, IT and SEL). Middle School (Grades 6–8) continues with American Common Core standards across core subjects, a programme of electives (e.g., Chinese Culture, photography, speech, journalism, theatre), and biannual NWEA MAP assessment for progress monitoring. High School (Grades 9–12) follows U.S. Common Core and provides Advanced Placement (AP) courses to meet graduation and university‑entry requirements. The high school is a UCAS‑registered centre and the school lists external affiliations/assessment links (Cognia, ACT) to support accreditation and university applications.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Submit the online application: Start by completing the school's online application (OpenApply) and choose the correct entry year, grade and school division. You will need to create and keep the parent account email/password used for the application because that account is used for follow‑up and adding additional children. The admissions pages list required supporting materials such as academic records and teacher references for applicants in Grade 3 and above — have scanned copies ready before you begin.

2. Documents and prescreening: After you submit the application you should upload the specific supplemental documents requested (previous school reports, teacher references, passport/visa pages for international students). The school's admissions notes say applicants who have applied previously to either track should contact admissions to update the existing record rather than re‑submitting a new form. Expect a system-generated “Welcome Letter” confirming receipt — keep that for your records.

3. Academic assessment: SMIC English Track arranges an academic assessment to evaluate placement and readiness; for G1 applicants they use a combination of oral and written checks, and for G2–G12 written English reading and mathematics tests plus a spoken‑language check are used. The school states assessment outcomes determine whether a family will be invited to the next stage; the school also notes that test reports are not always provided to families. Parents should request guidance from the admissions officer if they want to know which specific topics or formats to prepare for.

4. Interviews and family meeting: If the academic assessment meets the school's standards, the next step is interviews — SMIC's English Track notes two rounds of interviews (with department heads and the admissions team) and a subsequent family meeting or home interview as part of the process. These interviews assess language, academic fit and how the student and family would integrate into the school community; bring up‑to‑date school records and, for younger children, examples of work or teacher comments. If you have visa‑ or residency‑related constraints (international applicants must generally be on a parent's visa and must finish before turning 18), raise those questions during the interview stage.

5. Offer letter and acceptance: Successful applicants receive a formal offer letter. A place is secured only when the school receives the signed Acceptance Form and the admission fee; the admissions information emphasises that payment of required fees finalises enrolment and registration. Before you accept, confirm the exact amounts and payment deadlines with admissions (the school publishes fee bands but rates can change from year to year).

6. Fees and payment basics: The school's OpenApply posting lists the school's September 2024 fee schedule as a reference: English Track elementary (E1–E5) 72,000 CNY per semester (144,000 CNY per year); English Track middle (E6–E8) 75,000 CNY per semester (150,000 CNY per year); English Track high school (E9–E12) 88,000 CNY per semester (176,000 CNY per year). These published figures are a stated standard but the admissions office will confirm the current year's tuition, any one‑time admission fees, deposit amounts, payment methods and deadlines at offer stage. If you need billing details (installments, bank transfer instructions, or policy on late payments/withdrawals) ask the admissions officer or finance office in writing before signing the Acceptance Form.

7. Orientation and commencement: After acceptance and payment, the school will notify families of start dates, orientation and any pre‑term requirements (health/medical forms, school uniforms, textbook pickup). Make sure you complete student registration tasks listed by the school (they list steps such as records transfer and clearing financial/account items for departing students). For international families, confirm visa timing and any local registration the school requires so start dates are not delayed.

Waitlist
Public sources indicate SMIC English Track does use a waiting/placement process when demand exceeds available places, and many international‑school listings mark the school as operating a waiting list. The school's OpenApply enrolment workflow explains that applications are assessed and that successful assessment leads to invitations for interviews — when places are full, applicants may be held in order for future openings. Because waitlist procedures and priority rules (for example whether siblings, SMIC employees or returning families receive priority) are not explicitly published on the public admissions pages, contact the admissions office directly to ask (email admissions@bjsmicschool.com or the English Track contacts listed on OpenApply) for the current waitlist policy, your child's position and expected timeline for offers.
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