Established in 2000, Springboard International Bilingual School provides a diversified learning environment for kindergarten through high school students, offering a bilingual education in Chinese and English that focuses on the American Common Core standards. A qualified school registered with the Beijing Municipal Educational Commission, SIBS is qualified to recruit international students and hire foreign teachers. SIBS utilizes the Columbia University Reading Assessments and “Writing Pathways” writing program. Their educational programs offer a hands-on, integrated learning approach that trains students to focus on building proper reading and writing skills, as well as cultivating healthy lifestyles, etc.
Address: No. 15, Gucheng, Huosha Lu, Houshayu, Shunyi District
WeChat: SIBSedu
Contact: General inquiries: 8049 0307, kindergarten: 8049 2460, office@sibs.com.cn
Web: www.sibs.com.cn
Founding date: May 2000
School type: International school
School hours: 8.30 am-3.30 pm (Monday, Friday) 8.30 am—4.20 pm (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, ASA day)
Ministry of Education accredited? Yes
Curriculum description: IB DP School, IB PYP School. English, math, socials, and science based on American Common Core standards. Chinese and Chinese mathematics based on the Chinese National Curriculum. Cambridge International School. At the same time in high school (grades 9-12), the International Art High School Program is offered to students studying art.
Age range: 2-18
Grades offered: Kindergarten to high school
Number of students: 600
Foreign passport holder accepted? Yes
Local Chinese students accepted? Yes
Nationality of students: Over 18 nationalities and territories represented
Class size (average): 16-25
Teacher-student ratio: 1:5
Tuition and other fees (2023-2024 academic year):
• Nursery, K1, K2: RMB 150,000
• Kindergarten (KG): RMB 180,000
• Primary school（G1-G5): RMB 200,000
• Middle school (G6-G8): RMB 220,000
• High school (G9-G12): RMB 220,000
• International Art High School (G9-G12): RMB 220,000
• Uniform fee: RMB 3,000
Primary teaching language(s): English, Chinese
Other elective language(s): Spanish
After-school activities: Cooking, arts and crafts, calligraphy, Chinese watercolor painting, chess, soccer, basketball, violin, piano, swimming, poetry, Lego, paper-folding, taekwondo, guitar, choir, dance, and more.
Scholarships offered? Yes
Extra help offered? ESL, CSL, additional tutoring support also available
Total area (in sqm): 40,000
Facilities: Multi-functional classrooms, open library, soccer field, basketball court, playground, auditorium, art room and Chinese calligraphy room, music room, multi-media room, open cafeteria, and multi-purpose room, performance art theater, and physical education recreation area.
Lunch: Nutritious Chinese, Western, and vegetarian options
Lunch fee: K3-Grade 12 RMB 35 per day; Nursery, K1, and K2 RMB 40 per day
Boarding program? Yes (Grade 6 and above)
Nurse/doctor available? Yes