PKU College Preschool is an international and bilingual preschool branded through Peking University. The school aims to cultivate great Chinese and world citizens with leadership, creativity and an international perspective. The three-dimensional education and high-dimensional achievements pedagogic theory embodies our educational philosophy. PKUC focuses on students’ physical and psychological health while guiding them to find their interests. As a result, students come to care for themselves, others and the environment while reaching their full-potential through independent and comprehensive skills development.

Founding date: May 2010
Age range: 18 months-6 years
Grades offered: Preschool
School type: International bilingual preschool
Total area: 3,000sqm
Number of students: 220
Is the school accredited by the Ministry of Education? Yes
Foreign passport holders accepted? Yes
Local Chinese students accepted? Yes
Tuition fees (2015-2016 academic year):
• International class: RMB 60,000-85,000
• Bilingual class: RMB 45,600-68,000
• Uniform fee: RMB 1,200
• Bus fee: RMB 500/month
• Lunch fee: RMB 400 per month
Lunch offered: Nutritionist-approved Chinese meals, with some western snacks.
Nationality of students: China, US, South Korea
Primary teaching language: English (international class), Chinese (bilingual class)
Other languages taught: English
Average class size: 25 students
Average teacher/student ratio: 1:4 (Nursery), 1:5 (Casa)
School hours: 7.30am-5pm
After-school activities: Violin, Chinese painting, kung fu, cooking, rollerblading, taekwondo, soccer, golf, Chinese chess, pottery, creative arts, dancing, singing, English
School facilities: Outdoor playground, a library with thousands of picture books and a SmartBoard, a kitchen, an art room, one multi-purpose room, one Mommy and Me room, two piano rooms, central air conditioning, and 24hr hot water.
School nurse or doctor available? Yes, one dedicated school nurse
Contact: Entrance of Chaolai Forest Park, 9 Xinbei Lu, Chaoyang District (8491 8189, info@pkucollege.com) bjby.pkucollege.com 朝阳区新北路9号（朝来森林公园门口）

Word from a Parent:
“It has been almost two years since my baby entered the preschool. Once a naughty baby has grown up to be a polite and caring girl who is also independent and willing to help others.  She has gone from not knowing how to draw, read or count to doing all of these things very well.  She has turned from an introverted baby into a lively and cheerful girl, and from disliking her original preschool to loving her current teacher and classmates. It must be related to the teachers’ hardworking and caring hearts. A new year is coming, and there are no words to express my respect to all teachers in the Sapphire Class.  I hope all of our lovely teachers are happy everyday in the New Year!” 
– Mother of Han Ding (age 5, China)

For the coming weeks, we will be highlighting local and international schools around Beijing from our upcoming 2014-2015 School Choice Guide, which comes out in early February 2014. Scroll down for more information on how to participate in our annual school choice fair in March 2014.

PKU College International Bilingual Preschool (PKUC) is an international and bilingual preschool branded through Peking University. Our mission is to cultivate our students to become great Chinese and world citizens with remarkable leadership, creativity and international perspectives. Our three-dimensional education and high-dimensional achievements pedagogic theory embodies our educational philosophy. We focus on students’ physical and psychological health while guiding them to find their interests. As a result, students intrinsically care for self, others and the environment while reaching their full-potential through independent and comprehensive skills development.

Founding date: May 2010
School type: International bilingual preschool
Grade offered: Preschool
Is the school registered with the Ministry of Education? Yes
Tuition fees (2014-2015 academic year):

• International class: RMB 60,000-85,000
• Bilingual class: RMB 45,600-68,000
• Uniform fee: RMB 1,200
• Lunch fee: RMB 400/month
• Bus fee: RMB 500/month

Lunch offered: Nutritionist-approved Chinese meals with some western-style snacks
Age range: 1.5-6
Number of students: 160
Nationality of students: China, US, South Korea
Foreign passport holders accepted? Yes
Local Chinese students accepted? Yes
Primary teaching language:  English for international class, Chinese for bilingual class
Other languages taught: English
Class size: Average 25 students per class
Teacher/student ratio: 1:4 for Nursery (ages 1.5-3); 1:5 for Casa (ages 3-6)
School hours: 7.30am-5pm
After-school activities: Violin, traditional Chinese painting, kung fu, cooking, roller skating, taekwondo, soccer, golf, Chinese chess, pottery, creative arts, dancing, singing, and English
School facilities: Outdoor playground, a library with thousands of picture books and a SmartBoard, a kitchen, an art room, one multi-purpose room, one Mommy and Me room, two piano rooms, central air conditioning, and 24hr hot water.
Total area: 3,000sqm
School nurse or doctor available? Yes, there is a dedicated school nurse.
Contact: Entrance of Chaolai Forest Park, 9 Xinbei Lu, Chaoyang District (8491 8189, info@pkucollege.com) bjby.pkucollege.com 朝阳区新北路9号（朝来森林公园门口）

Word from a Parent:
"On Yuhan’s first day at PKU College, I remember the school bus arriving at 7.30am. She was nervous, but the fear quickly turned to joy because the teacher played with her all day. She didn’t cry because she realized there was nothing to worry about. Since then, I’ve seen Yuhan’s happy, smiling face every day. She sometimes tells me: “Mama, I love going to school,” “I like my teacher,” “Teacher gave me a sticker today and told me I did well at school,” and so on. As a parent, I appreciate the great love, patience, encouragement, and sense of responsibility that Yuhan’s teachers have shown towards her. I can follow her growth and daily life through the class blog, and have witnessed with pride her developing independence and ability to take care of herself"

– Mrs. Wang (China), mother of Yuhan Du (age 4)

For more information on the 2014-2015 School Choice Guide email editor@beijing-kids.com and click here to view the 2013-2014 School Choice Guide on ISSUU. For more information on our upcoming School Choice Fair on March 1-2, 2014, please e-mail  schoolchoicefair@truerun.com.

Photo courtesy of PKUC