Swiss School Beijing 北京京西瑞士部
In August 2017, the Swiss School Beijing opened its doors as the German language section of the Western Academy of Beijing. It is the first school and kindergarten in China to combine a German language education, multicultural environment, and Swiss excellence. The Swiss education system is built on the pedagogical principles of J.H. Pestalozzi, a Swiss pioneer in modern education, and provides a solid foundation for life-long learning. It is also one of the main reasons for Switzerland’s present-day ranking as the most innovative country worldwide. The Swiss School Beijing is supported by the Swiss government.
Address: 10 Laiguangying Donglu, Chaoyang District,
Contact: info@swiss-school-beijing.ch
Web: www.swiss-school-beijing.ch
Founding date: August 2017
School type: Swiss school and kindergarten
School hours: 8.30am-3.20pm
Ministry of Education accredited? Yes
Curriculum description: German-language, Swiss curriculum “Lehrplan 21”, Middle school year program in cooperation with Western Academy of Beijing
Age range: 3-15
Grades offered: Early Years – Grade 9
Number of students: 38 students in 2023/2024
Foreign passport holder accepted? Yes
Local Chinese students accepted? No
Nationality of students: Switzerland, Germany, US, Ukraine, Greater China and others
Class size (average): 16
Teacher-student ratio: 1:8
Tuition and other fees (2024-2025 academic year):
• Early Years: RMB 205,000
• Kindergarten: RMB 225,000
• Kindergarten 2/Junior Grade 1: RMB 244, 000
• Grade 1/Senior Grade 1: RMB 268,000
• Grade 2 to Grade 5: RMB 279,000
• Grade 6 to Grade 8: RMB 299,000
• Grade 9: RMB 332,000
• Application fee: RMB 2,100
Primary teaching language(s): High German
Other elective language(s): Chinese is taught from JG1 onwards. English is taught by immersion from EY onwards. English lessons start in JG1. French is introduced in Grade 5.
After-school activities: From Grade 1 onwards, students have access to the numerous after-school activities offered by Western Academy of Beijing. A wide variety of sports, artistic, academic, and service activities are available.
Scholarships offered? Financial assistance available for Swiss nationals
Extra help offered? no
Total area (in sqm): The Swiss School Beijing is located on the campus of Western Academy of Beijing (110,000 sqm)
Facilities: As a section of Western Academy of Beijing, the Swiss School Beijing benefits from an air filtration system that keeps the daily average AQI at 1. Students of the Swiss School Beijing also have access to a well-equipped library, air-supported dome, indoor pool, several theaters, music studios, three gymnasiums, outdoor sports courts, FIFA/IRB certified sports field, fitness center, and unique dining spots/cafes.
Lunch: Prepaid SmartCard, range of Western, Chinese, and vegetarian options catered by Chartwells
Lunch fee: RMB 30 to 35 per day
Boarding program? No
Nurse/doctor available? Yes