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).
BCIS is a future-focused school, employing innovative educational practices and comprehensive learning strategies, guiding and supporting students to make informed choices and creating unique life stories. BCIS’ rigorous curriculum creatively and authentically implements the Chinese national curriculum. Through personal learning experiences, BCIS students are challenged to be proactive thinkers and purposeful doers. Expert academic staff empower students by supporting and equipping them with the skills and capabilities needed to succeed in an uncertain future. Programs are implemented by an experienced and diverse faculty consisting of teachers from over 26 different countries or regions. BCIS is the center of a compassionate community that provides a home in the hustle and bustle of China’s capital city and is a hub of activity and care. Since 2009, BCIS has over 510 graduates who have continued pursuing their passions at their chosen universities in over 30 different countries.
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, YueCheng Kindergartens, YueCheng Education Research Institute, Learning Frontier, and Reading Frontier.
Address: Main Campus: 77 Baiziwan Nan Er Road Chaoyang District 北京市朝阳区百子湾南二路77号
ECC Campus: 11 Dongbai Street, Chaoyang District 北京市朝阳区东柏街11号
WeChat: 北京乐成国际学校BCIS
Contact: 8771 7171 (Main Campus), 6770 0766 (ECC 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: Around 30 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: BCIS has a highly qualified academic team, including nearly 160 outstanding educational experts and experienced teachers from more than 26 countries and regions around the world, with an average teaching experience of over 10 years, and over 70% international teachers.
Tuition and other fees (2023-2024 academic year):
• Toddler: RMB 235,000
• Nursery: RMB 250,000
• Pre-Kindergarten: RMB 270,000
• Kindergarten: RMB 270,000
• Grade 1-5：RMB 275,000
• Grades 6-8: RMB 295,000
• Grades 9-10: RMB 305,000
• Grades 11-12: RMB 315,000
• Application fee: RMB 3,000
• New student fee: RMB 15,000
• Transportation: RMB 16,000-22,000 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, Chinese Traditional Culture, Orchestra, Magic, Chess, Animal Shelter, and the Acapella.
Scholarships offered? Yes
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.