Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
600 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
60 |
| Most common nationality |
British, Australian, Canadian, German, Chinese Hong Konger, India, Korea, Saudi Arabia, Singapore and USA |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
All our students are international passport holders |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, we have an English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme. We accept students without any English language level |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Chinese and German |
| Max. number of students per class |
Primary Year 1-6 - 22
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| Average number of students per class |
18 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes - every class has an assistant |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Our classes have smartboards, WIFI access, timetabled iPad lessons as well as computer science lessons and activities |
| 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 can adapt should the situation arise |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No - all students of any or no faith are welcome |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Homework differs in Primary depending on the Year Group. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
We do consider children with additional needs, and we have a few children currently at school with learning support, some with one-to-one aides, and we have a Learning Support specialist teacher.
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| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We ensure all our students are supported, regardless of their level of ability, including students who are gift, able and talented academically or in other areas of school |
| Entry evaluation for students |
There are number of checks prior to a student receiving an offer, however the assessments are used for arrival preparation and are not part of the application criteria |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
EAL assessment |
| Waiting list |
Yes, depending on the time of year and year group |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We accept students all year round |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes - students are welcome any time! |
| School start time |
8.30am |
| School finish time |
3.30pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Children from Years 1 to 6 have After School Activities (ASAs) from 3.30pm to 4.30pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The list of activities changes each term and includes a mixture of sport, music, academic and creative activities. |
| Sports activities included |
We cover a broad PE curriculum during school time made up of the six areas of the English National Curriculum for Physical Education. Primary children experience a range of sports and activities from gymnastics and swimming to football and handball during two PE lessons a week. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
We have 2 libraries, 3 playgrounds, a music room, drama studio, dance studios, art room, cookery room. maker space, and a soft play area for EY children. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Gym, basketball court, AstroTurf soccer pitch, climbing wall |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Located in the heart of downtown Beijing in the leafy Embassy district, we are the only English national curriculum Early Years and Primary school in the area. Our school has a strong community feel and our student body is made up of over 60 different nationalities offering children a truly international educational experience. We are part of the worldwide Nord Anglia Education family. Through our Global Campus students have opportunities for extended learning beyond the classroom through unique challenges and activities, connecting students around the world to learn together every day. BSB Sanlitun has a sister school in Shunyi. Our Year 6 students have an automatic transfer to Year 7 and can study IGCSE and IBDP at the school. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
We believe happy children succeed. We think beyond traditional education to transform learning. Our students aged 1-11 years follow the English National Curriculum which is enhanced through collaborations with the world’s best – Juilliard and MIT, helping to prepare children for the demands of the 21st century. |