The new year is an exciting time for everyone as it offers a fresh start and sets the pace for the rest of the year. If you feel motivated and eager to engage in fun and meaningful activities, here are the perfect events to kickstart 2025:

DUCKS Digital Citizenship: Shaping values in the Digital Age

Dulwich College Beijing welcomes prospective families with children aged 3-6 to this on-campus parent workshop with Dilon that reveals how DCB teaches digital citizenship! Our new DCB value is for all things technology and internet safety.

Where: 89 Capital Airport Road, Shunyi District
When: Jan 16, 1.30pm-3.15pm
Price: Free

BSB Shunyi Open Day

Options: The IB Diploma, A-Levels and University Guidance Senior School Parent Academy

Dulwich College Beijing welcomes prospective families and students in Senior School (Ages 11-17) to this on-campus parent workshop that reveals how DCB’s Dual Pathways programme opens doors to the world’s best universities.

Where: 89 Capital Airport Road, Shunyi District
When: Jan 17, 8.15am-9.45am
Price: Free

BSB Sanlitun’s Temple Fair

Join us for an exciting community event filled with traditional Chinese culture, performances, and fun activities for the whole family.

What To Expect:
Chinese arts and crafts activities for children
External vendors offering a variety of items
Delicious food and treats available for purchase

This is a community event open to everyone, so invite your friends and family! Why not dress up in traditional Chinese clothes to add to the festive spirit?

Don’t miss this vibrant celebration – let’s welcome the Year of the Snake together!

Where: 5 Xiliujie, Sanlitun Lu
When: Jan 19, 11am-2pm
Price: Free

Little Chef Class at Domain

Join the fun and interactive Little Chef Classes designed for kids to explore the world of baking and cooking. Guided by our professional pastry team, your little ones will learn to create delightful treats in a hands-on environment while enjoying every moment of their culinary journey!

Where: EAST Beijing, 22 Jiuxianqiao Road, Chaoyang District
When: Jan 11, 12,18,19 and 25; Feb 9,15,16, 22 and 23; Mar 1,2, 8,9, 15,16,22, 23, 29 and 30
Price: RMB 198/person

FunFarmFam – DIY

Immersive English at FunFarmFam

Their DIY storybook program starts with the student’s interests and teaches English in an engaging and practical way. Immersive English Language Learning (ages 5-8) offers your child a unique and powerful opportunity to enhance your child’s cognitive potential through a literacy program and authentic exposure to rich, multi-sensory language experiences. Research shows bilinguals have an easier time with the following key brain functions:

Understanding of mathematical concepts and problems.
Developing thinking and reading skills.
Enhancing identity and cultural awareness.
Improving logical thinking and concentration.
1 + 1 memory and decision-making.

For details, add customer service: fffservice

When: Jan 12, 19, Feb 9, 16, 23, 1pm-4pm
Where: 7 Loutai Dongkou cor. Litian Lu (South), Shunyi District
Price: RMB 800/single course

TEDx BSB Shunyi Youth

BSB Shunyi is delighted to introduce the upcoming TEDx Youth event exclusively for secondary students in Nord Anglia Education (NAE) schools. Last year, one of the sxhool’s Year 13 students successfully secured a TEDx Youth licence, resulting in a highly successful event. The livestream event was watched by 11,000 people and accessed by 20,000 after it was posted on the TEDx site. Due to the resounding success, they have expanded to include all NAE China International Schools.

When: Jan 10, 10am-5pm
Where: BSB Shunyi, 9 Anhua Jie, Tianzhu Open Economic Zone, Shunyi District
Price: Free

Unlocking Study Abroad Success: Expert Guidance & Insights

Join hands with experienced career and higher education guidance officers who will share their years of practical experience. Gain precise insights into the study abroad landscape through in-depth public lectures that decode the secrets of the application process!

When: Jan 11, 1pm-2.30pm
Where: 29 Liangshuihe Erjie, BDA, Daxing District
Price: Free

Ivy Academy’s Winter Wonderland Party

Ivy Sanyuanqiao Campus is located in the high-end residential area of the Northeast Third Ring Road in Beijing and has a safe, serene environment. In addition to the nine learning centers based on the multiple intelligences theory, the campus is equipped with a multi-function hall, a small theater, a STEAM classroom, an art classroom, a creative art space, a reading library, a lending library, and a music classroom to satisfy student curiosity. The school has a professional team of 100 percent native speaking English teachers. Over 95 percent of their teachers have been with them for more than 6 years.
They will hold open houses for the 2024-2025 school year to answer parents’ questions about kindergarten selection. They look forward to seeing you!

When: Jan 12, 9.30am-11.30am
Where: Block E Ocean Express, 2 Northeast Third Ring Road, Chaoyang District
Price: Free

Images: Courtesy of the organizers, Pexels

Ready for 2025? Here we’ve put together a selection of great family-friendly events and activities to take your kids to and create new long-lasting memories with. Happy New Year!

YCYW Open Day

YCYW sincerely invites you to join their upcoming “Open Day and Demo Class” event to explore the charm and possibilities of education together! There, children will experience the joy and challenges of a bilingual class as well as the fun of artistic creation. Parents will have the opportunity to engage in face-to-face discussions with the teaching leadership team, gain a deeper understanding of the school’s educational philosophy, and experience the elegance of their international campus through a campus tour. Let’s witness every exciting moment of the children’s growth together! Spaces are limited, so act quickly!

When: Jan 4, 2025, 9.30am-noon
Where: 29, Liangshuihe Erjie, BDA, Daxing District
Price: Free

FunFarmFam — DIY

The FunFarmFam DIY storybook program starts with the student’s interests and teaches English in an engaging and practical way. Immersive English Language Learning (ages 5-8) offers your child a unique and powerful opportunity to enhance your child’s cognitive potential through a literacy program and authentic exposure to rich, multi-sensory language experiences. Research shows bilinguals have an easier time with the following key brain functions:

Understanding of mathematical concepts and problems.
Develop thinking and reading skills.
Enhancing identity and cultural awareness.
Improve logical thinking and concentration.
1 + 1 memory and decision-making.

Add customer service for more info and to register: fffservice

https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/4kLTaDv7EQ4nyIoM9tccmg

When: Jan 5, 12, 19, Feb 9, 16, 23, 1pm-4pm
Where:北京市顺义区楼台东口李天路南7号院，临近935路楼台东口公交站
Price: RMB 800 per single course

TEDx BSB Shunyi Youth

We are delighted to introduce the upcoming TEDx Youth event exclusively for secondary students in Nord Anglia Education schools. Last year, one of their Year 13 students successfully secured a TEDx Youth licence, resulting in a highly successful event. The livestream event was watched by 11,000 people and accessed by 20,000 it after it was posted on the TEDx site. Due to the resounding success, we have expanded to include all NAE China International Schools.

When: Jan 10, 10am-5pm
Where: BSB Shunyi, 9 Anhua Jie, Tianzhu Open Economic Zone, Shunyi District
Price: Free

Unlocking Study Abroad Success: Expert Guidance & Insights

Join hands with experienced career and higher education guidance officers, who will share their years of practical experience. Gain precise insights into the study abroad landscape through in-depth public lectures that decode the secrets of the application process!

When: Jan 11, 1pm-2.30pm
Where: 29, Liangshuihe Erjie, BDA, Daxing District
Price: Free

Ivy Academy’s Winter Wonderland Party

Ivy Sanyuanqiao Campus is located in the high-end residential area of the Northeast Third Ring Road in Beijing and has a safe, serene environment. In addition to the nine learning centers based on the multiple intelligences theory, the campus is equipped with a multi-function hall, a small theater, a STEAM classroom, an art classroom, a creative art space, a reading library, a lending library, and a music classroom to satisfy student curiosity. The school has a professional team of 100 percent native speaking English teachers. Over 95 percent of their teachers have been with them for more than 6 years.
They will hold open houses for the 2024-2025 school year to answer parents’ questions about kindergarten selection. They look forward to seeing you!
PROCEDURE：
*Parent-child Activities
*Curriculum Introduction
*Campus Tour
9.30am-9.50 Free Choice Time
9.50am-10.10am Circle Time – STORY
10.10am-10.30am Art Activity “Winter Landscape”
10.30am-11am Music Class or P.E Class
11am-11.30am Snack Time

When: Jan 12, 9.30am-11.30am
Where: Block E Ocean Express, 2 Northeast Third Ring Road, Chaoyang District
Price: Free

Images: Pexels, Courtesy of the organizers