Springboard

Trees cover the walkway on the approach to Springboard's main entrance

Last week I had the pleasure of visiting the colorful campus of one of Beijing's newest schools, the Springboard International Bilingual School in Shunyi.

Located not too far from the well-known Roma roundabout, Springboard offers kindergarten through 6th grade in a 75% English, 25% Chinese bilingual environment.

Wide, brightly-lit hallways are a hallmark of the school's design

The facilities are impressive. The newly renovated building sports brightly-colored classrooms designed for no more than 15 students per class flanked by large common areas that are dotted with toys on the first floor and well-stocked bookshelves on the second.

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