Taking over the mantle of Soong Ching-Ling’s educational philosophy “to encourage children to become masters of culture, nature and universe,” Sunwaykids International Kindergarten endeavors to provide quality education combining the best of Chinese and foreign cultures. The kindergarten espouses both an international vision and traditional Chinese culture, focusing on bilingualism, personality cultivation, and whole person development. The curriculum and learning environment are led by a systematic teaching program and management. Sunwaykids aims to let students fully develop their potential, learn self-acceptance, and engage in a harmonious and global-minded growth.

Founding date: 2013
Age range: 2-6
Grades offered: Nursery and kindergarten
School type: International kindergarten
Number of students: Maximum 360
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 curriculum: RMB 12,800 per month or RMB 118,000 per year (full day); RMB 7,800 per month or RMB 70,800 per year (half-day)
• Bilingual curriculum (full day): RMB 9,600 per month or RMB 86,000 per year (full day)
• Bilingual curriculum for infants (full day): RMB 10,000 per month or RMB 88,000 per year
• Transportation: RMB 500 per month or RMB 5,000 per year (one way); RMB 900 per month or RMB 9,000 per year (round-trip)
• Lunch fee: RMB 800 per month
Lunch offered: Organic, vegetarian, Chinese and western options approved by a nutritionist
Nationality of students: 30 percent foreign, 70 percent Chinese
Primary teaching language: Chinese
Other languages taught: English
Average class size: 20 (nursery), 20-25 (K1, K2 and K3)
Average teacher/student ratio: 1:4
School hours: 8am-5pm
After-school activities: Skating, art, piano, and more
School facilities: Library, themed classrooms (e.g. sinology classroom), science exploration tube, outdoor playground, music room (as well as five piano rooms and five violin rooms), art room, multi-purpose room, projection room, mini-golf course, sand pit, climbing zone, and more
School nurse or doctor available? Yes, full-time doctor
Contact: Yile Nanjie, Liyuan, Tongzhou District (6052 3333, sunwaykidsbj@sunwaykids.com) www.sunwaykids.com 通州区梨园怡乐南街

Word from a Parent:
“My child fell in love with Sunwaykids because of its welcoming and appealing environment. We visited a lot of kindergartens before our son told Daddy that he liked it here. Eason loves dancing and playing games with his teachers. Parents need not worry about meals and the children’s quality of life. I believe that after spending a few happy years here, my child will be well-set.”
– Tang Hongjing (China), mother of Eason (age 3)