The British School of Beijing, Sanlitun (BSB Sanlitun) is located in the heart of the embassy district, not far from the CBD, in the leafy streets of Sanlitun. It specialises in Early Years and Primary education, situated on one spacious campus with sepecialised buildings for each year group. BSB Sanlitun follows a British Curriculum, which is tailored to meet the needs of its internationally diverse student population, and curriculum content is taught thematically. All lessons and beyond the classroom activities are in English, with a comprehensive English as an Additional Language programme provided to students who require additional support. Students are enabled to become internationally minded, confident, caring, kind and independent individuals. With a focus on academic excellence, wrap around pastoral care and beyond the classroom opportunities, the supportive environment and well equipped facilities ensure that students have opportunities, motivation and encouragement to achieve their best and thrive.
Address: Primary Building: No. 5, Xiliu Street, Sanlitun Road, Chaoyang District.
WeChat: 北京英国学校BSBSLT
Contact: +86 10 8531 1999 (Primary building), +86 10 8531 1980 (Early Years building),
sltadmissions@bsbsanlitun.com
Web: http://www.bsbsanlitun.com
Founding date: 2003-2004
School type: International school
School hours: 8.30am-3.30pm
Ministry of Education accredited? Yes
Curriculum description: English National Curriculum
Age range: 1-11
Grades offered: Pre-Nursery-Year 6
Number of students: Maximum 700
Foreign passport holder accepted? Yes
Local Chinese students accepted? No
Nationality of students: Over 60 nationalities represented, including UK, US, Australia, Germany
Class size (maximum): 22
Teacher-student ratio: 1:4 (Pre-Nursery) to 1:9 (Year 6)
Tuition fees for one academic year (2024-2025)
• Pre-Nursery and Nursery: RMB 160,000 (half-day), RMB 239,600 (full-day)
• Reception: RMB 239,600
• Year 1-2: RMB 284,800
• Year 3: RMB 297,800
• Year 4-6: RMB 302,000
• Application fee: RMB 2,500
• Refundable Security Deposit: RMB 16,000
• Bus Fee: Annual fees range from RMB 16,600-20,500 depending on the distance from school.
Primary teaching language(s): English
Other elective language(s): Chinese and German
After-school activities: A range of creative, sports, music, and language activities, including cooking, singing, ukulele, table tennis, badminton, crafts, basketball, drama, debate, sketching, soccer, creative writing, and construction.
Scholarships offered? No
Extra help offered? EAL (English as an Additional Language). SEN support.
Total area (in sqm): 10,000 (gross floor area)
Facilities: Classrooms with interactive whiteboards, laptops, MacBooks, and iPads for use in classrooms, performing arts classrooms, performance spaces, dance studio, drama studio, maker space (STEAM learning), art room, cookery room, 2 libraries, outdoor playgrounds, astroturf soccer field, indoor gymnasium, and indoor soft play area.
Lunch: A variety of Asian and Western options, including vegetarian. The canteen includes a sandwich station and salad bar.
Lunch fee: Included in tuition
Boarding program? No
Nurse/doctor available? Yes