International School of Beijing (ISB) has a history of excellence spanning four and a half decades. At the heart of its Mission are passionate, expert educators who care deeply about every student’s growth and success. ISB is dedicated to offering programs that truly support learning – programs that are grounded in research, responsive to students’ evolving needs, and inclusive by design. The school’s forward-thinking approach and outstanding facilities ensure that students are prepared to thrive in a world that is changing faster than ever. ISB enjoys a strong track record of learning outcomes, with graduates attending universities that are the right fit for their goals and aspirations. But more than that, the school is dedicated to nurturing the whole child – intellectually, physically, socially, and emotionally – so every student can realize their full potential. ISB isn’t just a school. It’s a community where learning is joyful, challenging, and deeply personal.
Address: 10 An Hua Street, Shunyi District, Beijing 101318 北京市 顺义区安华街10号, 邮编：101318
WeChat: ISB北京顺义国际学校
Contact: +86 (10) 8149 2345, ext. 1047, admissions@isb.cn
Web: www.isb.cn
Founding date: 1980
School type: International School
School hours: 8:15 am–3:25 pm
Ministry of Education accredited? Yes
Curriculum description: ISB follows a research-based curriculum that draws upon the best elements of international curriculum models for its Early Years 2-Grade 12 classes. In High School, students have access to a wide range of pathways, including the full IB Diploma Programme, individual IB course certificates, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, the ISB Pathways Program, and the ISB High School Diploma.
Age range: 2-18
Grades offered: Early Years 2-Grade 12
Number of students: 1,800
Foreign passport holder accepted? Yes
Local Chinese students accepted? No
Nationality of students: 50+ countries and regions
Class size (average): 12~22 (depending on grade level)
Teacher-student ratio: 1:8
Tuition and other fees (2025-2026):
• Early Years 2 Half Day: RMB 150,900
• Early Years 2 Full Day: RMB 245,900
• Early Years 3: RMB 246,900
• Early Years 4: RMB 249,900
• Early Years 5: RMB 292,300
• Grade 1: RMB 297,500
• Grade 2: RMB 299,900
• Grade 3 – 5: RMB 303,900
• Grade 6 – 8: RMB 322,900
• Grade 9 -10: RMB 345,000
• Grade 11 – 12: RMB 356,000
Primary teaching language(s): English. Dual Language (Chinese and English) is offered in Early Years 3-Grade 5.
Other elective language(s): : Chinese, French, and Spanish
After-school activities: Athletics, choir, orchestra, film, photography, theater, debate club, Model United Nations, service clubs, arts and crafts, and more
Scholarships offered? No
Extra help offered? EAL, learning support services, personalized learning, tutoring center. As an inclusive school, ISB serves students with diverse learning needs, and runs a program for students with intellectual/cognitive learning disabilities that is highly unusual in the region. In this Life Centered Education program, students learn life skills and functional academics and are integrated to the maximum extent appropriate in classes with peers of the same age.
Total area (in sqm): 133,500
Facilities: 32-acre campus in Shunyi with two purpose-built sports domes sitting side-by-side, over 8,500 square meters, including soccer fields and tennis courts; four fully-equipped gymnasiums (one with a climbing wall); a 665-seat sports stadium, including running track and rugby pitch; baseball and softball diamonds; two full-sized turf soccer fields; golf simulators; beach volleyball court; fitness and tennis center; and an aquatics center with a 25-meter pool and diving boards.
In the main school building are 12 science labs; two student cooking labs; two theaters; a Black Box theater; rehearsal space; studio stage; roof top garden; Early Years Learning Center; Elementary School Arts Center and Theater; Middle and High School Performing Arts Center; Middle and High School Art and Design Center; and Early Years, Elementary School, and Middle School Outdoor Learning Environments.
The main school building also has two library-media centers with more than 82,000 volumes and over 160 magazine subscriptions. ISB supports a one-to-one MacBook laptop program for each student in Grades 6 through 12. A pharmaceutical-grade (H-14) air filtration system ensures high air quality in all indoor areas.
Lunch: Range of Western, Chinese, and vegetarian meals
Lunch fee: RMB 23.50-36.50 per day
Boarding program? No
Nurse/doctor available? Yes