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The British School of Beijing Sanlitun

China, Beijing

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees RMB 165,000 - 311,400
Ages 1 - 11 years
Pupil numbers 700
Type Co-educational
Opened 2003
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Part of
The British School of Beijing
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Taught languages Mandarin, German, English
Typical class size 10
Strengths STEM, Performing Arts, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Arts and Creative, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Primary School
Introduction

The British School of Beijing, Sanlitun is a British day school for children aged 1–11, located in Beijing's Embassy District (Chaoyang), on Sanlitun Road. The school opened in 2003 and is described on the school site as the longest‑serving British school in the capital. Your child would follow the National Curriculum for England adapted for an international community; Early Years covers ages 1–4 and Primary covers ages 5–11. The campus includes a bespoke Year 1 centre and an Early Years Li Building with indoor and outdoor spaces designed for young learners. The school runs language programmes in Mandarin (including Heritage and Advanced groups) and an optional German programme for Years 1–6, and offers English as an Additional Language support where needed. BSB Sanlitun highlights curricular collaborations with organisations such as Apple, Juilliard and MIT, and embeds community and environmental projects (for example, the BSB Earth Guardians programme) into its programme.

www.nordangliaeducation.com
This campus is part of The British School of Beijing

5 Xiliujie, Sanlitun Road Chaoyang District 100027 Beijing China

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The Essentials

The British School of Beijing Sanlitun has 700 pupils, typical class sizes of 10, instruction in English.

Location
The school is in Beijing's Chaoyang, District Sanlitun at 5 Xiliujie, Sanlitun Road, in downtown Beijing. Many families in Sanlitun and Dongzhimen live within walking distance. The school also notes surrounding roads are generally quiet for drop-off/pick-up and provides guidance on parking and access.

Stages
BSB Sanlitun is an Early Years and Primary campus: Early Years (ages 1–4) and Primary / Key Stages 1–2 (ages 5–11, Years 1–6). Students typically transfer to the sister BSB Shunyi campus for secondary education from Year 7.

Type
Day school, co-educational international school that follows the English (National) curriculum. It is part of the Nord Anglia Education group. The Sanlitun campus serves ages 1–11 and does not offer boarding.

Additional learning support
The school runs an English-as-an-Additional-Language (EAL) programme and has an Inclusion team that provides targeted support, small-group interventions and dedicated sensory spaces for regulation. The school describes itself as academically inclusive and handles additional learning needs on a case-by-case basis; parents are advised to contact Admissions or the Inclusion team to discuss specific provisions and assessments.

Country affiliation
BSB Sanlitun follows the National Curriculum for England and identifies as a British international school. It is operated within the Nord Anglia Education network.

Religious affiliation
The school is non-denominational / has no formal religious affiliation listed.

School day structure
Daily routines are age‑specific. For Primary the published timetable shows arrival from 08:00–08:25 with lessons from 08:30, staggered morning breaks and lunchtimes, and a school finish around 15:30 (with After‑School Activities on some days extending the day to around 16:30 / 16:30–16:30 depending on the timetable). Early Years offers half‑ and full‑day options with earlier finish times noted for younger groups. For precise term timetables consult the school handbook or Admissions.

Bus service
The school operates a morning and afternoon bus service covering downtown Beijing (the school states there are 20+–25+ buses serving the area). Services can be one‑way or return and are charged by distance.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at The British School of Beijing Sanlitun ranges from RMB 165,000 to RMB 311,400 for 2026/27.

Application and Security Deposit

Application fee: RMB 2,500 (non-refundable).

Security deposit: RMB 16,000 payable to secure an accepted place. Refundable (without interest) when the student leaves provided all accounts are settled, school property returned without damage, and required notice has been given.

Tuition fees (per term and per year by year group)

Tadpoles (Half Day, age 1)
Autumn Term: RMB 66,000.
Spring Term: RMB 49,500.
Summer Term: RMB 49,500.
Per year Term: RMB 165,000

Tadpoles (Full Day, age 1)
Autumn Term: RMB 99,000.
Spring Term: RMB 74,000.
Summer Term: RMB 74,000.
Per year Term: RMB 247,000.

Pre‑Nursery (Half Day, age 2)
Autumn Term: RMB 66,000.
Spring Term: RMB 49,500.
Summer Term: RMB 49,500.
Per year Term: RMB 165,000.

Pre‑Nursery (Full Day, age 2)
Autumn Term: RMB 99,000.
Spring Term: RMB 74,000.
Summer Term: RMB 74,000.
Per year Term: RMB 247,000.

Nursery (Half Day, age 3)
Autumn Term: RMB 66,000.
Spring Term: RMB 49,500.
Summer Term: RMB 49,500.
Per year Term: RMB 165,000.

Nursery (Full Day, age 3)
Autumn Term: RMB 99,000.
Spring Term: RMB 74,000.
Summer Term: RMB 74,000.
Per year Term: RMB 247,000.

Reception (age 4)
Autumn Term: RMB 99,000.
Spring Term: RMB 74,000.
Summer Term: RMB 74,000.
Per year Term: RMB 247,000.

Year 1 (age 5)
Autumn Term: RMB 117,600.
Spring Term: RMB 88,000.
Summer Term: RMB 88,000.
Per year Term: RMB 293,600.

Year 2 (age 6)
Autumn Term: RMB 117,600.
Spring Term: RMB 88,000.
Summer Term: RMB 88,00.
Per year Term: RMB 293,600.

Year 3 (age 7)
Autumn Term: RMB 123,000.
Spring Term: RMB 92,000.
Summer Term: RMB 92,000.
Per year Term: RMB 307,000.

Year 4 (age 8)
Autumn Term: RMB 124,600.
Spring Term: RMB 93,400.
Summer Term: RMB 93,400.
Per year Term: RMB 311,400.

Year 5 (age 9)
Autumn Term: RMB 124,600.
Spring Term: RMB 93,400.
Summer Term: RMB 93,400.
Per year Term: RMB 311,400.

Year 6 (age 10)
Autumn Term: RMB 124,600.
Spring Term: RMB 93,400.
Summer Term: RMB 93,400.
Per year Term: RMB 311,400.

Billing schedule and payment terms

Fees are payable on or before the first day of the academic year (or the student's first day if starting mid‑year). Fees may be paid annually (single payment) or termly.

An early‑payment discount is available for families who pay the full year in advance by the due date stated on the invoice; the early‑payment discount will cease to apply if the student is withdrawn during the academic year.

Boarding fees

Boarding is not applicable. The school operates as a day school

Other costs and optional fees

School bus (optional): annual fees range from RMB 17,000 to RMB 21,200 depending on distance.

School uniform and PE kit: required and purchased from the school uniform shop.

English as an Additional Language (EAL) one‑off charge: RMB 20,000 for students required to join additional EAL lessons (applicable Year 1-6).

Additional optional or ad hoc charges (for example certain trips or services) may apply.

Refund information

Application fee: non‑refundable.

Security deposit: refundable (without interest) when the student leaves provided all accounts are settled, school property returned without damage, and required notice has been submitted and acknowledged.

Early‑payment discount: ceases to be effective if the student withdraws during the academic year. Specific withdrawal and refund provisions are set out in the school's withdrawal and refund policy.

Fee payment options and bank details

Payments accepted by bank transfer. If remittance is made in foreign currency, the exchange rate applied is based on the Bank of China middle rate at time of payment and all bank charges are borne by the remitter.

School bank details (as provided by the school):
Account name: 北京英国学校 / The British School of Beijing
Account No: 346756009889
Bank: Bank of China Beijing Embassy District Subbranch
SWIFT: BKCHCNBJ110.
For payment enquiries contact the Finance Department: bsbfee@britishschool.org.cn.
Academics

The British School of Beijing Sanlitun teaches British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage) for students aged 1 to 11.

Curriculum
The British School of Beijing, Sanlitun campus serves ages 1–11 and follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) in Early Years and an adapted National Curriculum for England in Primary (Years 1–6). EYFS is delivered through the seven statutory areas: personal, social and emotional development; communication and language; physical development; literacy; mathematics; understanding the world; and expressive arts and design. Primary teaching uses an interdisciplinary approach based on the National Curriculum covering core subjects (English, mathematics, science), humanities, arts, design and technology, computing and languages (Sanlitun lists English, Chinese and German). Sanlitun is a pre‑ and primary campus and does not operate a secondary phase on site; students typically progress to BSB Shunyi for Key Stage 3–4 and upper secondary. At BSB Shunyi, students continue the National Curriculum into external IGCSE examinations in Years 10–11 and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in Years 12–13; Sanlitun's scope therefore focuses on EYFS and primary curricula, assessment and transition to secondary.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Make an enquiry (initial contact). Parents should be prepared to give basic details (child's name, date of birth, proposed start date and current school) so the admissions team can check current availability for the requested year group. If you have immediate questions about fees or documents, ask at this stage so the team can send the relevant fee breakdown and application links.

2. Discover the school (tour and information). Book an in-person or virtual visit and, where available, request a taster class or meeting with senior staff so you can see how the Early Years/Primary programme is delivered. During the visit ask for specifics you care about (daily routine, class sizes, specialist lessons, EAL/SEN support and how new children are inducted). Make note of who you meet and any follow-up items the school promises (for example curriculum documents or sample reports).

3. Submit an application (forms and fees). Complete the school's online application form and upload the requested supporting documents (passport, birth certificate, recent school reports and any SEN/EAL assessments where relevant); the site also lists the non-refundable application fee amount. For BSB Sanlitun the published application fee is RMB 2,500 — this is payable when you submit an application — so factor this into timings and any company-sponsorship arrangements. If you are applying from overseas or through an employer, tell the admissions team early so they can advise on invoicing and payment procedures.

4. Assessment and references (age-dependent). Depending on your child's age, the school may require an in-class observation, age-appropriate assessment (English, maths or curriculum-relevant tasks) or references from the current school; these checks are used to identify support needs and appropriate year-group placement. If English is not your child's first language, expect EAL screening or discussion about the school's EAL provision — there is also a one-off EAL charge for eligible children in Years 1–6 noted in the fees information. If your child has existing SEN support, supply any professional reports at application so the school can confirm it can meet those needs before an offer is made.

5. Application review and offer (decision and place deposit). Applications are reviewed by the principal and admissions team; if a place is offered you will receive an offer letter outlining next steps, deadlines and payment instructions. To secure an offered place BSB Sanlitun requires a security deposit (published as RMB 16,000) which is refundable on exit provided accounts are settled, school property returned and required notice given — check the school's fee policy for exact conditions. If you cannot accept the offer immediately, confirm deadlines with admissions because offers are time-limited and the school may release the place if deposit/payment deadlines are missed.

6. Fees payment, induction and first day. Tuition fees can be paid annually or termly and are quoted in RMB; fees are payable on or before the first day of the academic year or on the student's first day if they start mid-term, and an early-bird discount may apply for full-year advance payment. Make arrangements for optional items (school bus service, uniform, premium trips); bus fees and uniform purchasing contacts are listed on the school's contact/fees pages. Before your child's first day confirm induction arrangements (buddy system, contact teacher, medical/allergy details and any EAL/SEN support) with the admissions or class team so the transition is planned.

Scholarships
The BSB Sanlitun website does not publish a scholarship or bursary programme on its admissions or fees pages. There is no scholarship page for the Sanlitun campus that lists application criteria or awards. Because of that absence, parents interested in fee assistance or merit-based awards should contact the admissions team directly to confirm whether any local scholarships, fee reductions or special arrangements are available at the Sanlitun campus.

Waitlist
BSB Sanlitun's publicly published information do not explicitly set out a formal waiting‑list policy on the school site.
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