SCG Preview: Ivy Academy (IA)

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Ivy Academy (IA) offers an English speaking environment taught by a team of highly qualified early childhood educators. There are three IA campuses, conveniently located at Sanlitun (Sanlitun Campus), Ocean Express (Ocean Express Campus), and CBD (Central Park Campus). As a member of Ivy Education Group, Ivy Academy’s mission is to educate and provide an environment which enables each child: to become self-confident, to know how to get along well with others, to be self-directed problem solvers, to make good choices, and to see themselves as children with good ideas. Ivy Education Group’s vision, with a focus on the Multiple Intelligences theory as a tool, strives to develop the full potential of children in a dynamic, play-based, and supportive environment using current research-based practices.

Address and contact: 
Sanlitun Campus: No. 13 Sanlitun East 4th Street, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区三里屯东四街13号. (85326325, [e-mail]). Central Park Campus: Building 24 Central Park, No. 6 Chaowai Street. 朝外大街6号新城国际公寓24号楼.(6597 0250, [e-mail]). 
Ocean Express Campus: Building E, Ocean Express, No. 2 East Third Ring North Road, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区东三环北路2号远洋新干线E座. (84467287/7286/7921, [e-mail]).
WeChat: ivyeducationgrp
Web: www.ivyschools.com

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Founding date: 2004 (Sanlitun Campus), 2006 (Ocean Express Campus), 2013 (Central Park Campus)
School type: International pre-school and kindergarten
School hours: 8.30am-12pm (half-day, Nursery only); 8.30am-3.30pm (fullday)
Ministry of Education accredited? Yes
Curriculum description: Ivy Academy offers an English speaking environment taught by a team of highly qualified early childhood educators who customize the MI theory integrated curriculum based on the children’s interests. Ivy Academy is the only system in Asia certified by the MI Institute.

Age range: 2-6
Grades offered: Nursery to kindergarten
Number of students: 120 (Sanlitun Campus), 60 (Central Park Campus), 100 (Ocean Express Campus).
Local Chinese students accepted? Yes
Nationality of students: China, Japan, France, Australia, Uganda, US, Netherlands, Germany, Russia, UK, Italy, Norway, Singapore, Singapore, Canada, Indonesia
Class size (average): 16-20
Teacher-student ratio: 1:4-1:5

Tuition and other fees (2020-2021 academic year):

• Sanlitun Campus: RMB 205,000
• Ocean Express Campus: RMB 185,000
• Central Park Campus: RMB 178,552
Please pay attention to the school’s published information for tuition fees in 2021-2022.
• Application fee: RMB 3,000 (Sanlitun Campus, Central Park Campus)
• Tuition deposit: RMB 10,000 (to be credited toward tuition)
• Transportation fee: Optional (contact school for latest information)

Primary teaching language(s): English
Other elective language(s): None
After-school activities: Yes
Scholarships offered? Inquire with the campus directly
Extra help offered? No

Total area (in sqm): 1,000 (Sanlitun Campus), 667 (Central Park Campus), 1,575 (Ocean Express Campus)

Facilities: Campuses are protected by central air filtration systems. Library, art room, children’s kitchen, construction room, dramatic play room, and multipurpose room. Ocean Express Campus: a STEAM classroom; a well-equipped outdoor playground, bilingual library, straight potable water, and multi-purpose room.
Lunch: The school provides lunch and 2 snacks daily that take the child’s nutritional needs into account. The school also provides Type B menu for children with special needs (allergies, religions, and special food choices). The lunch fee is optional.
Boarding program? No
Nurse/doctor available? Yes, full-time

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