Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
411 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
16 |
| Most common nationality |
Chinese |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
4:1 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
No |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Chinese, Spanish |
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| 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, we do |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
MAP Test |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
1 hour |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Learning Support |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes, we Academic assessment |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
G1 students take a combination of oral and written test; G2—G12 students take a written test on English Reading and Math. All students are evaluated for their level of spoken language. |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| School start time |
7:50 |
| School finish time |
15:05 |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
SMIC offers many clubs and activities. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Indoor and outdoor facilities. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Beijing SMIC Private School is a private school that offers bilingual interaction between students so as to promote cultural diversity as well as to help its students receive a more natural form of language education. To help fulfill the entirety of students' needs, SMIC provides two separate sections of the school: an English track and a Chinese track. SMIC English Track is a highly academic international school-style division based on US curriculum and standards. Whether students pursue academics, sports, or other extra-curricular activities, the staff and active school community encourage their efforts to aim for excellence, while retaining a sense of honor, community, and joy. |