Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
1306 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
27 |
| Most common nationality |
Chinese |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
62% local : 38% international |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English Language Learning programme |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Chinese, Spanish |
| Max. number of students per class |
24 |
| Average number of students per class |
Nursery-K: 17-20
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| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
The integration of technology as an educational tool is inherent in learning and teaching at BCIS. The school's ongoing technology plan includes the purchase of state of the art hardware and software for students, digital projectors for many classrooms, interactive whiteboards, and professional development for teachers and support staff.
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| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma, IDEATE Program |
| Results in these examinations |
Average of 34 |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on the grade level |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Learning Support.
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| Learning support offered |
Dedicated EAL Team, Learning Support Team, and Counselling Team (inclusive in tuition fees) |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Interview |
| Waiting list |
Depends on the grade level. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:15 |
| School finish time |
15:30 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Enrichment Activities are available after school |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes. |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
BCIS offers Enrichment Activities both during lunch break and after-school; including academic ones such as Aeromodelling, Start Up, Model United Nations, Robot Maker, Criminal Psychology, Brain Bee, Economy, STEAM, Detective Science, Mathematics, and Programming, as well as athletic ones like swimming, Jiu Jitsu, Golf, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Softball, Indoor Rock Climbing, Ballet, Football, and Basketball. There are also artistic and cultural ones like the Migrant Children’s Foundation, Oil Painting, Chinese Traditional Culture, Orchestra, Magic, Chess, Animal Shelter, and Acapella. |
| Sports activities included |
PYP and MYP Physical Education. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
The BCIS Main Campus has over 50 classrooms, sports complex (swimming pool, football fields, gymnasium, fitness room), theater, design and technology lab, Maker Space workshop, science labs, two libraries, two cafeterias, and more. The BCIS ECC Campus is an eco-friendly facility with 20 spacious classrooms, dining areas, indoor and outdoor play areas, learning kitchens, gymnasium, library, art room, rooftop gardens, and more. Both campuses contain air-filtering equipment. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
BCIS has an outstanding Sports Complex that provides extensive space for physical education classes and sports events. The Sports Complex includes a three-basketball-court indoor multipurpose gymnasium, a fully equipped fitness and weight room, a FIFA-certified football pitch and outdoor basketball and tennis courts. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Beijing City International School (BCIS), a member of YueCheng Education, was founded in 2005. BCIS is a non-profit private school located in Beijing’s central business district. Approved by the Education Committee of Chaoyang District, BCIS is a fully authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). BCIS is future-focused, employing innovative educational practices and comprehensive learning strategies. Personalization lies at the heart of the BCIS experience, prioritizing a team-first approach to collaboration and leadership development, empowering and inspiring students to make informed choices and creating unique life stories. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
At BCIS, high-quality learning and teaching begins with our mission and is a responsive partnership that involves all members of the learning community. Learning and teaching is personalised, developmentally appropriate, collaborative, and allows for transfer of knowledge and skills into authentic contexts. Learning and teaching is intentional, concept-based, agentic, and cross-disciplinary to foster critical and creative thinking. Learning and teaching allows for self-directed inquiry that presents opportunities for learners to take meaningful action for the good of all in an ever-changing world. Learning and teaching is inclusive and supports the academic, social-emotional development and well-being of the whole learner. |