Beijing City International School (BCIS) is an integral member of YueCheng Education. Founded in 2005, BCIS is a non-profit private school located in Beijing’s central business district (CBD). Approved by the Education Committee of Chaoyang District, Beijing, BCIS is a fully authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Council of International Schools (CIS).
Located in the center of Beijing, the School honors its Chinese roots and embraces the fast-paced nature of this vast modern city we call home. BCIS celebrates diversity and empowers students to engage as global citizens in an interconnected world. BCIS is future-focused, employing innovative educational practices and comprehensive learning strategies, guiding and supporting our students to make informed choices and create their own unique life stories. The rigorous curriculum also creatively and authentically implements the Chinese national curriculum. Grounded in personalized learning experiences, we actively engage and CHALLENGE students to be proactive thinkers and purposeful doers. The expert academic staff EMPOWER students by supporting and equipping them with the skills and capabilities needed to thrive in an uncertain future. BCIS’ COMPASSIONATE community provides a welcome home in the hustle and bustle of China’s capital city and is a hub of activity and care. Through these efforts, BCIS alumni venture out into the world, INSPIRED by their experiences at BCIS and with the knowledge and capabilities to make a positive impact in the world. Since 2009, BCIS has had over 550 graduates who have continued pursuing their passions their chosen universities in over 30 different countries. BCIS strives to be a future leader of cosmopolitan education, progressive education and rigorous education.
YueCheng Education is committed to inspire passionate, forward-thinking learners. Its mission is to enrich and enhance learning by empowering its member institutions that include Beijing City International School, BCIS Early Childhood Center, BCIS Courtyard Kindergarten, YueCheng Parkside Kindergarten, YueCheng Education Research Institute, and Frontier Education.
Address:
Main Campus: 77 Baiziwan Nan Er Road Chaoyang District 北京市朝阳区百子湾南二路77号
BCIS Early Childhood Center: 11 Dongbai Street, Chaoyang District 北京市朝阳区东柏街11号
BCIS Courtyard Kindergarten: No. 6 West Lane, Shuangqiao Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing 北京朝阳区双桥街西巷6号
WeChat: 北京乐成国际学校BCIS
Contact: +86 10 8771 7171 (Main Campus); +86 10 6770 0766 (BCIS ECC Campus);
+86 10 8775 1725 （BCIS CK Campus）
admissions@bcis.cn
Web: http://www.bcis.cn
Founding date: 2005
School type: Non-profit private school
School hours: 8:30am-3:30pm from Monday to Friday
Ministry of Education accredited? Registered with Education Committee of Chaoyang District
Curriculum description: Approved by the Education Committee of Chaoyang District to creatively and authentically implement the Chinese national curriculum. BCIS is an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School and offers our own unique BCIS IDEATE Program for Grade 11 and 12 students.
Age range: 2 to 18 years old
Grades offered: Toddler to Grade 12
Number of students: 1,300
Foreign passport holder accepted? Yes
Local Chinese students accepted? Yes
Nationality of students: From 33 nationalities (China, US, Canada, Australia, etc.)
Class size (average): 17 (Toddler and Nursery), 20 (Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten), 24 (Grades 1-12)
Teacher-student ratio: 1:7
Teaching Staff: The school employs 240 educators from 26 countries and regions, all of whom are fully qualified and hold degrees in education. The teacher ratio is approximately 3:7, with international staff making up 30%. Over 70% of the teachers have more than a decade of teaching experience, and half hold master’s degrees or higher. On average, the foreign teachers have lived in Beijing for over six years.
Tuition and other fees (2024-2025 academic year):
• Toddler: RMB 244,000
• Nursery: RMB 259,000
• Pre-Kindergarten: RMB 279,000
• Kindergarten: RMB 279,000
• Grade 1-5：RMB 290,000
• Grades 6-8: RMB 310,000
• Grades 9-10: RMB 322,000
• Grades 11-12: RMB 332,000
• Application fee: RMB 3,000
• New student fee: RMB 15,000
• Transportation: RMB 17,600-24,200 per year
Primary teaching language: English as primary teaching language incorporates Chinese culture as a crucial component of the curriculum, offering Chinese courses for all grades. Additionally, provide Spanish language courses for students in grades 9-12.
After-school activities: 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, Choir, School Production, Chinese Traditional Culture, Orchestra, Magic, Chess, Sport Broadcast Team, Animal Shelter, and the Acapella.
Scholarships offered? es. BCIS offers an Academic scholarship and a Merit scholarship for exceptional students who align with BCIS’ mission and vision. The Scholarships are available to external applicants for Grades 9 and 10, and to current BCIS students entering Grades 11 and 12. External students can also apply for the BCIS Future Leader and APEX Innovator Scholarships, offering full or partial tuition waivers.
Extra help offered? Dedicated EAL Team, Learning Support Team, and Counselling Team (inclusive in tuition fees)
Competition and event resources: BCIS is an exam center for American Mathematics Competitions (AMC) and Australian Mathematics Competitions (AMC). We host the AVENIR business competition every year and frequently host Chinese Debate competitions. We also participate in the following annual contests: United Kingdom Mathematics Trust for Junior and Senior Challenge (UKMT) and the Family Mathematics Olympiad for both middle school and high school. In April, we will host an ACE ACAMIS robotics competition. Additionally, BCIS is a full member of three sports conferences: The International Schools Athletic Conference (ISAC), The Association of China and Mongolia International Schools (ACAMIS), and Junior International Schools Athletics Conference (JISAC).
Total area (in sqm): More than 60,000
Facilities: 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. Lunch fee: BCIS ECC Campus: Snacks and lunch are included in the annual tuition fee. BCIS Main Campus: Grade 1 to Grade 12 students purchase their own lunches with their pre-paid student pass.
Boarding Program: No
Nurse or doctor available? Yes, one nursing station on each campus – BCIS Main Campus and BCIS ECC campus.