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Limai Chinese American (International) School

China, Beijing

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees RMB 100,000 - 200,000
Ages 3 - 18 years
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum
Introduction

Limai Chinese American (International) School (LCAIS) is an all‑through K–12 international school based in Chaoyang District, Beijing; the school publishes its address as No. 2 Yangshan (Yanshan) Road, east of the National Olympic (Forest) Park. The school states that it delivers an American curriculum with Advanced Placement (AP) courses and a range of international senior‑secondary pathways (the school's published materials also list A‑Level, ACT/GAC and other international options). LCAIS describes itself as offering preschool through senior high education (approximately ages 3–18) with instruction reported to be in English alongside Chinese national‑curriculum subjects and explicit Chinese language and culture provision. Published material and directory entries note a substantial Chaoyang campus with on‑site teaching and sports facilities and boarding provision, and the school emphasises a Sino‑American model including dual‑diploma/dual‑mentorship and North‑America pathway programmes for university progression.

No. 2 Yangshan Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing Tel: 400-0699-088

The Essentials

Limai Chinese American (International) School has instruction in English.

Location
Address: No. 2 Yangshan (Yanshan) Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing — the school sits to the east of the National Olympic Park. It is in Chaoyang, with local road access and is reported to be within walking distance of Beiyuanlu North (Line 5) subway station (confirm exact walking time with the school).

Stages
LCAIS is described as an all-through school offering preschool through senior high (approximately ages 3–18 / K–12). The school's international stream includes upper‑school programmes that prepare students for international qualifications such as the IB Diploma and other Sino‑American pathways.

Type
The school is a co‑educational, fee‑paying international / bilingual (Chinese–American) day school that follows both Chinese and U.S.-style curricula; it is part of the Limai (Limai Education Group) network. The school advertises dual Sino‑American diploma pathways and international partnerships (Calvert/College Board noted in public descriptions).

Additional learning support
There are no clear, detailed public descriptions found in the sources I checked about a formal Additional Learning Needs (SEN) or specific learning‑support team at the Beijing LCAIS campus. Prospective parents should request the school's current learning‑support policy, assessment and referral procedures, and any fees or external‑therapy arrangements directly from admissions.

Country affiliation
The school identifies as a Sino‑American (Chinese–American) international school—combining Chinese national elements with U.S. curricula/components and international programmes. It is operated within China by the Limai group and references U.S. curriculum partners in public descriptions.

Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is listed in publicly available profiles or school descriptions; the school presents itself as secular and curriculum‑focused. Parents should confirm directly if this is a key decision factor.

School day structure
Public summaries note weekday operation and class organisation consistent with Chinese K–12 schools; a recruitment/operations page references 45‑minute class periods and up to ~25 periods per week for some roles. Exact daily start/end times and break/lunch schedules are not published in the general listings I found—please ask the admissions office for the up‑to‑date daily timetable for your child's year group.

Bus service
Some public fee schedules and school profiles list a paid shuttle/‘school bus' (班车) option (a commonly quoted annual fee appears in secondary info), but I did not find route maps or the operator name in the material reviewed. If you need door‑to‑door transport, ask admissions for current routes, pick‑up/drop‑off points, safety procedures and the exact cost.
Fees

Annual tuition at Limai Chinese American (International) School ranges from RMB 100,000 to RMB 200,000 for 2026/27.

Application & registration fees

- One‑time application / registration charges are reported for new students; amounts vary by programme. Examples reported include an entry deposit commonly equivalent to one month's tuition for new enrollees and programme-specific service/registration fees for certain international tracks (see programme breakdowns below).

Tuition fees (by programme and year group) — annual and, where reported, per term

- Bilingual / Fusion (融合) pathway (typical K–12 increments):
- Preschool / Kindergarten: reported in the range of RMB 100,000–120,000 per year.
- Primary (Grades 1–6): reported around RMB 110,000–190,000 per year depending on exact programme level.
- Junior middle (Grades 7–9): reported around RMB 150,000–200,000 per year (programme-dependent).
- Senior high (Grades 10–12 within the fusion pathway): reported around RMB 170,000 per year (programme-dependent).

- International curriculum tracks (high‑school level: AP / A‑Level / GAC etc.):
- A‑Level: reported approximately RMB 188,000 per year.
- AP: reported approximately RMB 178,000 per year.
- ACT‑GAC (2+2 style): reported approximately RMB 140,000 per year.
- UP / other North‑America preparatory routes: reported approximately RMB 120,000 per year.
- Preparatory / foundation classes: examples reported ~RMB 100,000 per year; some preparatory offerings are quoted per term (example: ≈RMB 60,000 per term, ≈RMB 110,000–120,000 per year depending on intake).

- Cavent/卡文特 / other branded international streams: reported in published ranges of approximately RMB 155,000–185,000 per year for certain cohort levels; other programme variants show RMB 102,000–168,000 per year ranges.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Billing frequency varies by programme: fees are reported as billed on either an annual or a per‑term/semester basis depending on the track; some preparatory courses and specific campus programmes publish a per‑term amount.
- A tuition deposit for new students is commonly reported (example: a one‑month tuition deposit for new enrolments in one Limai campus). Certain international programmes also charge a separate programme/service fee (listed as a comprehensive service fee or “US service management fee” for specific international tracks).
- Parents are commonly required to keep school fees up to date as a condition of continued attendance; late/payment compliance clauses are referenced in school and third‑party descriptions.

Boarding / accommodation fees (where applicable)

- Boarding is available and boarding/room fees are reported as an additional annual charge; commonly cited figures are in the region of RMB 8,000–10,000 per year for basic student boarding. Weekend or extended boarding options carry separate charges in some reported schemes (examples: additional annual weekend boarding fees reported).

Other compulsory and common additional costs

- Programme or “service” fees (listed in some sources as comprehensive service fees or US service‑management fees): commonly reported for certain international high‑school tracks in the range of USD 8,000–9,000 per year (amount varies by programme). These charges have been listed separately from on‑campus tuition in multiple programme descriptions.
- Meals: reported typical annual charge(s) for on‑campus meal plans are around RMB 8,000 per year (breakfast/lunch/dinner/extra meals components are sometimes itemised).
- Uniforms: commonly reported one‑off or annual uniform expense ≈RMB 2,000 per year.
- Activities / social practice / materials: various ancillary fees are reported, for example activity fees ≈RMB 2,000 per year and social‑practice or experiential fees in the range of several thousand RMB.
- Transport / school bus: reported sample annual amounts ≈RMB 8,000 (varies by route and service).
- Examination, textbook, and materials fees: these are listed as separate where applicable and charged in addition to tuition for certain programmes.

Refund / withdrawal information

- No single, detailed public refund schedule for all programmes was located in the available public summaries consulted; published descriptions and third‑party listings indicate that refunds, deposits and withdrawal handling vary by programme and intake and that programme‑specific deposits/service fees are treated separately. Parents should expect programme‑specific refund/withdrawal rules to apply and to be notified in registration documentation.

Fee payment methods (reported options)

- Specific payment channels for Limai were not consistently listed across public summaries; in practice schools of this type commonly accept bank transfer for tuition and, depending on campus, may accept electronic payment channels or specified corporate accounts for invoice settlement. Programme descriptions and admissions listings emphasise invoice/payment by bank transfer or by the school's finance office in many typical cases.

Notes on variability

- The school operates multiple campuses and a variety of programme tracks (bilingual/fusion, multiple international curricula, preparatory streams). Published fee figures differ by campus and by the specific programme chosen; the figures above show the ranges and representative programme charges most frequently reported. Key single‑line programme charges (for example A‑Level, AP and preparatory tracks) are included in the sections above.

If you need these amounts formatted into the external database fields, include the programme name, campus (if any), and whether you require annual or per‑term values and I will place the reported numbers into those fields. (No additional fee provenance is attached to the data above.)
Academics

Limai Chinese American (International) School teaches Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Limai Chinese American (International) School operates a bilingual Chinese–American curriculum from preschool through Grade 12, integrating Chinese national subjects with American-style international programmes. The preschool programme is delivered under the school's LCAI international preschool framework (with Montessori and play‑based elements noted), while primary years follow American curricula such as the Calvert programme alongside Chinese language and mathematics. For middle and high school the school runs multiple academic pathways—partner and in‑house tracks include Fairmont/Calvert-based courses, A‑Level, AP, ACT‑GAC and Canadian high‑school options—allowing grade‑specific tracks (G9–G12 for many international pathways). The school states students can earn external qualifications including Calvert completion certificates and internationally recognised high‑school diplomas that support university admission abroad. Across all stages Limai supplements core study with STEAM, languages, arts and sports extracurriculars to broaden skills alongside academic qualifications.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school's public profile states that student happiness and overall wellbeing are a key part of its educational approach and that it emphasises whole-child development alongside academics. This language appears on the school's LinkedIn profile and in public descriptions of the Beijing Limai Chinese American (International) School. The sources describe a blend of Chinese and American teaching with an emphasis on student health and personal development, but do not list named SEL programmes, dedicated SEL staff, or specific curricula on a school-run page. Therefore, while wellbeing is stated as a priority, the school does not publicly detail particular SEL initiatives or staff roles.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school does not publicly disclose specific EAL (English-as-an-Additional-Language) provision for the Beijing Limai Chinese American (International) School. Some Limai group publicity about other campuses (notably the Hong Kong Limai campus) describes an EAL Learning Center and after-school English support, but I did not find an explicit EAL programme or named EAL staff for the Beijing LCAIS campus on publicly available pages.
Parent Experience

History
Limai Chinese American (International) School was founded in 1995 and originally operated as Beijing Limai Foreign Language School. The school is part of the broader Limai education group (often rendered as Limai International / Limai Education Group), which has developed multiple K–12 campuses and affiliated preschools since the 1990s. Over time the institution has expanded its offerings and opened additional campuses and service centers while maintaining a mixed Chinese–American bilingual/international orientation. Public profiles and school listings identify the school's headquarters and main Beijing campus under the Limai group umbrella.

Community
The school community is described in group materials and local coverage as including regular parent–school activities and public events tied to major milestones (for example, the school's 30th‑anniversary series included family education forums and parent-facing presentations). The Limai group also promotes cultural‑immersion programs and study‑tour elements (for example, Greater Bay Area study tours and bilingual cultural activities at newer Limai campuses), and local listings note a range of after‑school clubs and sports offerings that bring families together. Community life therefore combines formal school events, extracurricular clubs, and periodic cultural or study‑tour programs that involve students and parents.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Publicly available materials about an official, long‑running PTA (Parent Teacher Association) at LCAIS are limited; however, the school's recent anniversary and outreach coverage documents structured family‑school events such as a “家校共育/Family Education Forum,” which involved school leaders and invited parents in dialogue about teaching and learning. Where described, parent participation has taken the form of invited forums, open days, and family‑oriented information sessions tied to major school events. Because specific, persistent PTA committees, regular meeting schedules, volunteer groups, or a formal PTA constitution are not clearly published online, parents seeking up‑to‑date information about active parent groups, volunteer opportunities, or annual community events should contact the school directly via its published channels. The school's public listings and campus pages are the best sources for current PTA contact points and event calendars.
Admissions

Admissions
Below is a step-by-step admissions process for Limai Chinese American (International) School (LCAIS). I was not able to load the school's official website (lcais.com) when I checked on January 1, 2026, so the steps below are drawn from recent third‑party school profiles and local admissions guides — please confirm the final details with the school's admissions office before applying.

1. Initial inquiry and campus visit (make an appointment). Parents normally begin by contacting admissions to request an on‑site visit or information session; the school asks that visitors reserve a visit in advance and give the student's name, intended grade and a parent contact number when booking. Open/visit times published on school profiles show set visiting hours on specific days (for example, weekday mornings and some weekend slots), so plan around those windows and expect to show ID at arrival.

2. Submit an application (multiple routes). Applications may be submitted through the school's online application system, by phone or in person at the admissions office; some third‑party pages list an online form plus phone hotlines as standard routes. When you apply, expect to provide preliminary details such as the child's name, birthdate, intended entry grade, previous school information and contact details; keep scanned copies of recent school reports ready to upload or hand in. If you need to reserve a spot for an assessment or open day, follow the admissions office directions promptly because popular grades and programmes can fill quickly.

3. Assessment: interview and testing (what to prepare). LCAIS requires a one‑to‑one interview and academic assessment for applicants; the interview outcome and test scores are used together with school reports to decide placement or admission. Published schedules show programme‑specific testing windows (for example, some international programme tests run on particular weekdays), so confirm the available test dates when you book. Required documents listed in admissions guides commonly include student photos, original and photocopies of household registration or passport/visa for non‑Chinese nationals, and the school's new‑student application form — bring originals for verification on test day.

4. Offer, fees and enrollment deposit (timing and refunds to note). If an offer is made, the school issues an admission notice and an enrollment pack by email; parents will be asked to complete the enrollment paperwork and pay the required fees or deposits to confirm the place. Published fee summaries from recent profiles show a wide range depending on programme and grade — bilingual/dual‑track and domestic‑style classes have lower ranges (roughly RMB 80,000–120,000 per year), while full international programme tracks (AP/A‑Level/other international programmes) typically appear in higher ranges (often RMB 100,000–190,000+ per year); some specialised international project fees are listed separately (for example, specific international project lines reported around RMB 190,000 per year). Also note published withdrawal/refund wording: third‑party summaries report that tuition refunds are tied to withdrawal dates (one example given: 80% of the semester fee refunded if withdrawal is submitted on or before September 1) — check the school's current refund schedule before paying. Make sure you get and keep a written fee schedule (invoice), the enrollment agreement and any deadline dates for payments.

5. Pre‑start orientation and registration (what happens after you accept). After fees are paid and documents processed, the school sends an "admission packet" with arrival/registration instructions; the school runs intake orientation/training sessions for new students and parents before term starts. Published material notes that some programmes schedule formal reporting/registration days in summer (for example, a new‑student reporting/registration window in early July for some projects); families should confirm exact reporting dates and any pre‑term requirements such as health checks, uniform orders, or placement testing. Keep copies of all submitted documents and evidence of payments, and confirm transport and meal arrangements ahead of the first day.

Scholarships
Third‑party school profiles list that LCAIS offers scholarship awards (examples named in directories include a principal's scholarship and subject/academic scholarships), but I did not find a published, detailed scholarship policy online showing eligibility criteria, application deadlines, award amounts, or whether awards reduce tuition versus covering fees/boarding. Available summaries note the existence of awards but do not explain whether scholarships are competitive (exam/portfolio‑based), means‑tested, renewable, or one‑off. If you want to pursue scholarship consideration, ask admissions for: (1) the types of awards currently offered, (2) the application or nomination process (required documents, tests or auditions), (3) deadlines and award notification timing, and (4) whether an awarded scholarship applies to tuition, boarding, or other fees and whether it is conditional on academic performance. The directories I consulted that mention scholarships are helpful to confirm that awards exist but do not substitute for the school's latest official policy — please request the school's current scholarship guidelines in writing.
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