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Ages 1 to 11

The British School of Beijing, Sanlitun

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CityBeijing
CurriculumBritish
Leaving qualificationN/A
Language of instructionEnglish
Age RangeAges 1 to 11
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Quick summary of key school information

Leaving qualifications N/A
Language of instruction English
Native English teachers
Extra languages (other than English)
Class sizes Average 18 students / class
Maximum 22 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus
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Yearly fees: from: 元232,412
to: 元292,940
Address: 5 Xiliujie, Sanlitun Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100027, China
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Nationalities

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

Languages

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

Classroom

Max. number of students per class

Primary Year 1-6 - 22
Early Years Reception - 20
Early Years Nursery - 18
Early Years Pre-Nursery - 17
Early Years Tadpoles - 15

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

Academics

Do teachers assign homework to their students?

Yes

Approximate hours of homework given

Homework differs in Primary depending on the Year Group.

Student support

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.
However, we do work closely with a center for speech therapy, occupational therapy and physical therapy. Therapy sessions can be carried out outside school hours, or on school premises/in the classroom if this is best for the child.

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

Admissions

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 day

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

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

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

About the school

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.

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