1306

27

Chinese

62% local : 38% international

Yes

English Language Learning programme

Chinese, Spanish

24

Nursery-K: 17-20
G1-12: 24

Yes

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.
BCIS has a 1:1 Apple laptop personal ownership program in Secondary School. BCIS chose to use Apple laptops rather than PC-based laptops due to the wide variety of Apple-based educational software and the high level of professional training and technical support available from Apple in Beijing.
All students in Grades 6-12 are required to purchase their own Apple laptop computer. As a result, teachers are able to more efficiently plan for the effective use of technology in their classes.

Yes

No

IB Diploma, IDEATE Program

Average of 34

Yes

Depends on the grade level

100%

Learning Support.
BCIS provides learning support for those students who require additional assistance in mastering the curriculum. Acceptance into the school for children with special needs is made on a case by case basis. The determination is based on whether the school has sufficient expertise and resources to accommodate the student.

Dedicated EAL Team, Learning Support Team, and Counselling Team (inclusive in tuition fees)

Yes.

Interview

Depends on the grade level.

No deadline.

Yes

8:15

15:30

Enrichment Activities are available after school

Yes

Yes

Yes.

No

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.

PYP and MYP Physical Education.

Yes

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.

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.

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.

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.