With over 70 international schools in attendance, educational forums given by both parents and experts, activities for bourgeoning student entrepreneurs, and much much more, the Jingkids International School Expo (JISE) 2020 is something you can’t miss October 24-25 at Beijing Renaissance Capital Hotel.

Among the top players in the international school scene in Beijing who will be in attendance at this year’s JISE is Beijing Huijia Private (IB) School. Founded in 1993, Beijing Huijia Private (IB) School is a K-12 day-and-boarding school with three authorized IB programs (PYP, MYP, and DP), providing an innovative, internationally-focused education whilst maintaining Chinese characteristics.

In the past 26 years, Huijia has adhered to the educational philosophy of Pioneering Innovation, Exceptional Quality, and an International Mindset aligned with the IB Mission Statement. Huijia is also committed to a bilingual and bicultural approach to education and promotes the academic, artistic, and physical development of all students.

What makes Beijing Huijia Private School unique?

“In Huijia, nothing is impossible. IB curriculum motivates students to take part in various activities to be balanced learners. Almost every on-campus or off-campus activities offer students opportunities for volunteering. In high school, I participated in the backstage technical support group, making contributions behind the stage, and learned a lot.”

-Jackson, 2017 IB Graduate

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“Huijia provides a unique culture integration. Students here have plenty of courses and activities to absorb the essence of our Chinese culture, at the same time, develop an international vision following the established IB curriculum in a multi-cultural environment.

Another characteristic about Huijia is its idea of helping every student growing to their best. It gives each student the platform to develop their own talents and skills and the opportunity to grow to their best. The school does not cultivate only one type of “good students”, but diversified talents for the society. In Huijia, everyone can be successful.”

– Rong Tan, parent of Yitong Liu, 2017 IB Graduate

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“Huijia School respects the characteristics of each student and provides students with plentiful platforms and opportunities to show themselves. We encourage them to dream big, to explore. All the setbacks are embraced, and everyone’s uniqueness is respected.”

-Jianfang Zhao, Head of Grade 12

Founding date: 1993
School type: Private
School hours: 8.30am-4pm (PYP), 8am-5.10pm (MYP and DP)
Ministry of Education accredited? Yes
Curriculum description: PYP, MYP, DP

Age range: 5-18
Grades offered: Pre-K, Grade 1 to 12
Number of students: 2,000+
Foreign passport holder accepted? Yes
Local Chinese students accepted? Yes
Nationality of students: China, US, Australia, Canada, UK, Japan, Philippines, New Zealand, Korea, Mongolia, Netherlands, Kazakhstan
Class size (average): 20-25
Teacher-student ratio: 1:5

Tuition and other fees (2019-2020): RMB 20,000 (PYP), RMB 23,000 (MYP), RMB 25,000 (DP)

Primary teaching language(s): Bilingual – Chinese Mandarin and English (PYP and MYP), English (DP)
Other elective language(s): None
After-school activities: Huijia offers a wide variety of elite competitive sports, recreational pursuits, traditional Chinese activities as well as opportunities to participate in the performing arts, creative composition, and life skills. Teacher-organized clubs, teams, and groups: Equestrian, ice hockey, golf, taekwondo, fencing, robotics, jewelry design, Model UN, cooking and baking, drama, 3D printing, pottery, magic, traditional music, music band, drawing, cartoon. Students-organized clubs: IB TV Station, IB gravity, IB charity, PED, Hi-tech, Drama, Dancing.
Scholarships offered? Academic Scholarship and Special Talented Scholarships are available to eligible candidates. Applications and further reading for this matter can be found on the Huijia website.
Extra help offered? No

Total area (in sqm): 230,000
Facilities: Four bubble gyms with air purification system (ice hockey, basketball, swimming, integrated sports, fitness), equestrian, outdoor soccer field; three libraries, two theaters, a black box, piano practice rooms, labs and studios, two electric piano rooms, two band rooms, pottery room, VR room
Lunch: Organic products from Huijia Farm, buffet
Boarding program? Day and boarding (primary), boarding (secondary)
Health center? Full-time service

Come meet the Beijing Huijia Private (IB) School and more at this year’s JISE. Attendance is free for all prospective parents, family members, and students. It’s the perfect opportunity to really get to know schools on a one-on-one basis before making decisions on your child’s education. Click here to register in advance to attend this year’s JISE.

This year’s event is sponsored by the Pacific Overseas Group (太平洋出国 ) and our special Medical Supporter is Raffles Medical Beijing (北京莱佛士诊所).

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Photos: Courtesy of Beijing Huijia Private (IB) School 

With over 70 international schools in attendance, educational forums given by both parents and experts, activities for bourgeoning student entrepreneurs, and much much more, the Jingkids International School Expo (JISE) 2020 is something you can’t miss October 24-25 at Beijing Renaissance Capital Hotel.

Among the top players in the international school scene in Beijing who will be in attendance at this year’s JISE is Beijing City International School (BCIS), a non-profit private school located in the center of Beijing, offering programs from pre-school to Grade 12. 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 create 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 20 different countries. 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. To date, BCIS alumni have been accepted into more than 297 universities around the world.

What Makes Beijing City International School unique?

“BCIS is right in the heart of the city of Beijing, China. We’re surrounded by history and culture and people and it’s really an exciting place to be. Our students are not just passive learners, they are active learners. We have so many students that are innovative, creative, that want to take action, that really believe in our mission, and so we give them the resources, the room to grow in these areas and to help BCIS be a better place. I think that’s the key here at BCIS.”

-Julie Lawton, Head of School

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“What we are about in the secondary school is allowing our students to make choices for themselves. There are different pathways for students to graduate from BCIS. They can choose the well-known IB diploma and they can also choose our in-house diploma which is called IDEATE, which is very personalised and very well recognised by universities. We’re not really preparing students just for the next step of university but we’re preparing students for life beyond university and success in the workplace.”

-Mark Sullivan, Secondary School Principle

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“Ever since I started at BCIS in Grade 6, I’ve always found the ginkgo tree to be a fascinating part of the BCIS campus, especially during the autumn season. And BCIS also offers many opportunities for students to gain new experiences outside of school, such as Week Without Walls and ACAMIS trips. The three words for me to describe BCIS are: innovative, close-knit, sustainable.”

-Amy, Class 2020 Graduate

Founding date: 2005
School type: Non-profit private school
School hours: Toddler to Grade 5: 8.30am-3.30pm; Grade 6 -12: 8.15am -3.30pm
Ministry of Education accredited? Registered with Education Committee of Chaoyang District
Curriculum description: IB Programme

Age range: 2 to 18 years old
Grades offered: Toddler to Grade 12
Number of students: 1,220
Foreign passport holder accepted? Yes
Local Chinese students accepted? Yes
Nationality of students: 30 nationalities (China, US, Canada, UK, Australia, and South Korea)
Class size (average): 15 (Toddler), 16 (Nursery), 19 (Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten), 23 (Grades 1-7), 23 (Grades 8-12)
Teacher-student ratio: 1:7

Tuition and other fees (2019-2020 academic year):
• Toddler: RMB 210,000
• Nursery: RMB 225,600
• Pre-Kindergarten: RMB 240,000
• Kindergarten-Grade 5: RMB 240,000 
• Grades 6-8: RMB 260,000
• Grades 9-12: RMB 280,000
• Application fee: RMB 3,000
• New student fee: RMB 15,000
• Transportation: RMB 13,650-19,950 per year

Primary teaching language: English
Other elective language(s): Chinese, Korean, and Spanish, as well as school-supported self-taught language programs that meet the requirements of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program.
After-school activities: BCIS offers Enrichment Activities both during lunch break and after-school; Dance, chess, calligraphy, swimming, basketball, volleyball, football, cooking, choir, taekwondo, kung fu, Chinese drumming, fashion design, robotics, computer program coding, filmmaking, and more.
Scholarships offered? Yes. BCIS awards two kinds of scholarships: academic scholarships and merit scholarships. All students from Grades 9-12 are eligible for the scholarship program that can either be a partial tuition scholarship or a full-tuition scholarship.
Extra help offered? Dedicated EAL Team, Learning Support Team, and Counselling Team (all-inclusive in tuition fees).

Total area (in sqm): More than 60,000
Facilities: The BCIS Main Campus has over 50 classrooms, a sports complex (swimming pool, football fields, gymnasium, fitness room), theater, design, and technology lab, MakerSpace workshop, art rooms, individual art studios (specifically for G11 and G12 IB DP Art students), 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 also contain air-filtering equipment.
Lunch fee: BCIS ECC Campus: snack and lunch are included in the annual tuition fee. BCIS Main Campus: Grade 1 to Grade 12 students are able to 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.

Come meet the Beijing City International School and more at this year’s JISE. Attendance is free for all prospective parents, family members, and students. It’s the perfect opportunity to really get to know schools on a one-on-one basis before making decisions on your child’s education. Click here to register in advance to attend this year’s JISE.

This year’s event is sponsored by the Pacific Overseas Group (太平洋出国 ) and our special Medical Supporter is Raffles Medical Beijing (北京莱佛士诊所).

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Images: Beijing City International School 

With over 80 international schools in attendance, educational forums given by both parents and experts, activities for bourgeoning student entrepreneurs, and much much more, the Jingkids International School Expo (JISE) 2020 is something you can’t miss out on this coming October 24-25 at Beijing Renaissance Capital Hotel.

Amongst the schools that’ll be at this year’s JISE is Chaoyang Kaiwen Academy 北京市朝阳区凯文学校. Founded in 2017, the teaching and learning program at Chaoyang Kaiwen Academy supports teachers, students, and their families to operate comfortably within a culturally diverse environment, building a unique preparation for engagement within the global community. Kaiwen aims to ground students in the essence of Chinese national culture while drawing on diverse world cultures to build intercultural understanding and deepen learning. We understand the importance of developing distinct educational programs across our different age ranges and implement carefully devised teaching programs for each of the elementary, middle, and high school stages. Their pupils, therefore, emerge as compassionate and thoughtful life long learners with language competency in at least two languages. The Kaiwen Feature Programme is a crucial element of the holistic education that students benefit from at Chaoyang Kaiwen Academy. The three feature programs are Arts, Sports, and STEM. CKWA aims to develop students in a holistic way and help them to enter dream universities.

What Makes Chaoyang Kaiwen Academy Unique?

“When I came to Chaoyang Kaiwen Academy (CKWA), I found that this school has a totally distinctive system from public school, and I also had a turning point in my life. At CKWA, people won’t evaluate you only based on the marks you got in the exam. The scores for the test are part of your GPA, but your final result will also include your participation in the class, daily assignments and your attendance. It means, even I didn’t do well in an exam, that will not determine my success.

Obviously, CKWA has a great bilingual education, that’s the reason why my English has seen significant improvement in the recent two years. Teachers here are very patient, and they do communicate with the students in order to help them to overcome their difficulties. During the lesson, we are not just learning the concept, we always deeply analyze it.

Furthermore, this school not only pays attention in academic, but they also encourage students to do sports and art. As you know, CKWA has great facilities, which enable us to do sports during the break time. We offer a baseball field, soccer field, ice hockey filed, basketball field and so on.” – Kenny Gong, Grade 11

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“My daughter is studying at Chaoyang Kaiwen Academy in Grade 5. Three years ago, we learned that CKWA was committed to educating students about the spirit of the Demoiselle crane. A bird is brave and intelligent, despite being the smallest species of crane, it can fly over Mt. Everest, the highest mountain in the world. I think this spirit is exactly what we want to show to our child. My daughter has been playing ice hockey since she was five years old. Therefore, the professional coaching team and ice rank makes Chaoyang Kaiwen Academy quite different from other schools.” – Father of Lindsay, Grade 5 student

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“I just like all of the students who are lucky enough to study at Chaoyang Kaiwen Academy. You can’t fail to be constantly fulfilled by Chaoyang Kaiwen Academy’s amazing facilities. The excitement we all gain from learning in state of the art classrooms and science labs, from playing sports and performing in the magnificent standard art center, from very strong English language program, from our co-teaching program in primary school, and extensive extra curriculum which we called feature program.

Kaiwen carries out strategic cooperation with top academic, sports and arts institutions at home and abroad. Such as MLB, CHINA OPEN, the Manchester City Football Club, Global Shakespeare Theater and so on. It consistently reminds us of the unique opportunities here.“ – Andrew Leale, Deputy Head (Students) at CKWA

Founding date: 2017
School type: Private boarding school
School hours: 8am-5pm
Ministry of Education accredited? Yes
Curriculum description: CNC, Cambridge, IGCSE, IBDP, BTEC

Age range: 5-18
Grades offered: K-12
Number of students (per campus): 700
Foreign passport holder accepted? Yes
Local Chinese students accepted? Yes
Nationality of students: Chinese
Class size (average): 20 students per class in kindergarten and 24 students per class in other grades 
Teacher-student ratio: 1:5

Tuition and other fees (2020-2021 academic year):
• K: RMB 188,000
• G1-G5: RMB 200,000
• G6-G8: RMB 213,000
• G9-G12: RMB 238,000

Primary teaching language(s): English & Chinese
Other elective language(s): No
After-school activities: Baseball, fitness, ball hockey, track and field, multi-skills, football, cooperative games, basketball, tennis, swimming, tag rugby, endurance running
Scholarships offered? Yes
Extra help offered? Yes

Total area (in sqm): 170,000 m²
Facilities: Classrooms and laboratories, as well as art, gymnasium, and library facilities. All classrooms are equipped with the most cutting edge air purification and smog reduction facilities. Separate male and female boarding houses. All have twin rooms with en-suite bathrooms. Each boarding house also offers ample living spaces, laundry rooms, and study areas, and is supported by an on-site doctor who is available for medical concerns 24 hours a day.
Lunch: Yes. Breakfast and supper are also available.
Lunch fee: RMB 8,500-13,000/academic year
Boarding program? Yes
Nurse/doctor available? Yes

Come meet the Chaoyang Kaiwen Academy and more at this year’s JISE. Attendance is free for all prospective parents, family members, and students. It’s the perfect opportunity to really get to know schools on a one-on-one basis before making decisions on your child’s education. Click here to register in advance to attend this year’s JISE.

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Images: Chaoyang Kaiwen Academy

Extracurricular activities (ECAs) are often framed as a means to an end, a way for students to stand out amongst a crowded field of college applicants. More importantly, though, they’re a chance for kids to dig deeper into a field they are passionate about, and which is either glossed over or entirely absent from their regular curriculum. From debate to drama and student magazines to radio, these programs are a vital resource for enthusiastic learners, eager to pick up real-world skills, gain insights into various career choices, and ultimately accelerate their professional development.

While every school within Beijing’s international education community offers a plethora of ECAs, we’ve highlighted four, from early years through high school, to give you an idea of what’s on offer for your child.

Canadian International School Beijing (CISB)

StageCats

StageCats is a collaborative theater community of students and teachers, who rehearse and perform a range of productions – including well-known plays and musicals as well as original pieces, which are devised through collaboration with students, a process that involves focused discussions, improv exercises on play themes, and workshopping then re-working scenes with student input.

Dulwich College Beijing (DCB)

Helion Robotics

Helion Robotics is the name of Dulwich College Beijing’s FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) Extracurricular Activity club. The student-led team of nearly 40, including students from Years 8-13 and four teacher mentors, meets once a week off-season, and much more frequently during competition time. Member roles cover everything from engineering, construction, design, marketing, and finance, and the team is always looking to expand and improve. Each year, Helion invests hundreds of hours to design and build one robot which will be used to compete in team-based competitions requiring them to overcome challenges through skilled programming and engineering. Helion Robotics was awarded the Highest Rookie Seed at the FIRST Robotics Competition Midwest Regionals in 2019.

HD School Beijing

Project Think (HD Design Thinking Fair)

Design Thinking (DT) is one of HD’s specialty curricula that aims to build their students into real-world problem finders and problem solvers with innovative thinking and agency. It’s an in-depth opportunity for Design Thinking immersion, in which DT teachers lead two groups of students through an immersive four-week project. Under the guidance of the DT teachers, each student identified a real-world issue, then designed and built his/her own solution. During the final session, students present their projects to their parents. Past works have included Vacation Pet Feeder, Oil Protection Suit, Marker Machine, Plant Watering Machine, and Turtle Feeder Machine.

AISB-Hope International

Sensory Play Activities (F-1)

Sensory play uses all five senses (sight, touch, smell, hearing, and taste). This Sensory Play ECA will assist young children in developing fine motor skills and important cognitive skills used for problem-solving.

Find out more about these and many other extracurricular activities at Beijing’s international schools at this year’s Jingkids International School Expo (JISE) 2020 held on Oct 24 – 25 at Renaissance Beijing Capital Hotel.

Attendance is free for all prospective parents, family members, and students. Click here to register in advance to attend this year’s JISE.

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Photos: Courtesy of schools

The annual Jingkids International School Expo (JISE) is just coming up on October 24-25 at Renaissance Beijing Capital Hotel.

This two day only free event is the chance for parents to meet the teachers and faculty of Beijing’s top international schools to find the school that’s the right fit for their child. With over a hundred international schools in attendance, educational forums given by both principles and education experts, and much, much more, JISE 2020 is the go-to event for families interested in giving their children a world-class education.

This expo is all-encompassing and the biggest education event of its kind, bringing together an incomparable number of schools and a large, diverse number of attendees from Beijing’s local and expat parenting community.
In order to assist parents as they navigate the widening landscape that is Beijing’s international school choice, this expo serves as a comprehensive and informative event held in a superb venue where schools can show off their state-of-the-art curriculums and facilities.

The History and Development of JISE

JISE, formerly known as the beijingkids International School Choice Expo, is an annual fair focusing on the latest and greatest in education. We strive to not only provide insight into school choice, but also the rapidly developing education sector as a whole.

The growing international education community and the increasing number of schools means parents are ever-more anxious about choosing the right school, resulting in some who blindly prioritize prestige over long-term educational goals.

This year’s JISE theme, “From Beijing to the World”, places an emphasis on helping parents prepare their kids for modern, globalized professional communities, through an in-depth analysis of educational opportunities, one-on-one face time with faculty and industry experts, and the myriad learning experiences this expo is designed to facilitate.

Jingkids International School Expo (JISE) 2020

JISE 2020 will have over 60 schools to choose from, spanning preschool to K-12, with representatives from each school ready to answer all of your questions about not only what’s new, but more importantly, what’s next!
Here’s a list of vendors currently registered, with more to be announced in the coming weeks.

• Beijing MingCheng Academy
• Beijing New Talent Academy (BNTA)
• Beijing Royal School (BRS)
• Tsinghua University High School International-Chaoyang (THSI)
• YueCheng Education
• 3e International School
• Beanstalk International Bilingual School
• Beanstalk International Kindergarten
• Beijing 21st Century International School (21CIS)
• Beijing City International School
• Beijing Enlighten School
• Beijing Haidian Kaiwen Academy
• Beijing Huijia Private School
• Beijing Kidtopia Montessori Kindergarten
• Beijing World Youth Academy
• Beijing Xin Fuxue International Academy
• Beijing Yew Wah International Education School
• Brilliant International School
• Camford Royal School
• Canadian International School of Beijing
• Central Conservatory Preparatory School
• Chaoyang KaiWen Academy
• Children’s House of Virtues
• Daystar Academy
• Dehong Beijing International Chinese School
• Etonkids International Kindergartens
• ETU School
• HD Beijing School
• House of Knowledge Schools and Kindergarten
• Ivy Schools
• Jack & Jill Academy
• Jazzy Preschool
• Journey Academy of Beijing
• JPED Academy
• Junyi Xingxing International School
• Kids ‘R’ Kids Learning Academy
• Limai Chinese American International School
• New Oriental Academy
• Nord Anglia School Beijing, Fangshan
• Pacific Overseas Group
• Peide School
• Saint Paul American School (SPAS)
• Spring Early Childhood Learning Centre & Playground
• Springboard International Bilingual School
• The British Schools of Beijing
• The Family Learning House
• TJ International Education
• Tsinghua International School (THIS)
• Wellington College Tianjin
• Yew Chung International School of Beijing

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The registration for participating schools at JISE 2020 is in full swing. All schools and educational institutions that want to register for JISE 2020, please scan to learn more and to reserve your spot today.

To Attend This Year’s JISE

Attendance is free for all prospective parents, family members, and students. It’s the perfect opportunity to really get to know schools on a one-on-one basis before making decisions on your child’s education. Click here to register in advance to attend this year’s JISE.

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