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| Number of students |
600 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
36 |
| Most common nationality |
Chinese |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
70% local : 30% international |
| Native English and Chinese speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and Chinese |
Language support is provided for students who need additional support both at beginner and mother tongue language levels in both English and Chinese. |
| Max. number of students per class |
The maximum class size at the Kindergarten level varies from 16-20, for Elementary it’s 22, and Middle/High School is 22. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:30 |
| School finish time |
15:30 |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
BIBS offers an extensive After School Activities program offering its students the opportunity to take extend themselves in language, sport, the arts, or other creative pursuits they choose. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Indoor and outdoor sports and play areas, dance studio. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Beanstalk International Bilingual School seeks to empower its learners to become bilingual, multi-cultural and global-minded citizens who are equipped with the knowledge and integrity to function successfully, responsibly and effectively in an ever-evolving global environment. BIBS provides the K-12 International Baccalaureate Programme for nearly 800 students across two campuses in Beijing’s Chaoyang and Shunyi districts. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
BIBS is committed to providing an outstanding quality English/Chinese bilingual international program, available to both International and Chinese students and focused on preparing students to enter university entrance throughout the world. The core values focus on providing students with ‘love, care, support’ throughout their school experience. |