SCG Preview: Yew Chung International School of Beijing

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Yew Chung International School of Beijing (YCIS Beijing) is an international school with a variety of curricula drawn from the best elements of both Eastern and Western education. Its Early Childhood Education (Kindergarten) and Primary sections follow the National Curriculum for England (NCE) alongside a research-based Chinese Language and Culture Program. Kindergarten and Primary classrooms incorporate a Co-Teaching Model with one Western and one Chinese teacher to create a fully immersed bilingual environment. Secondary School students follow the Key Stage 3 of the UK National Curriculum, the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB). All year level sections also incorporate an innovative Learning Community model, teaching children collaboration, soft skills and creativity, and preparing students for the challenges of an unknown future. YCIS Beijing is accredited by CIS and is part of the East Asia Regional Council of Schools and the Association of China and Mongolia International Schools.

Address: East gate of Honglingjin Park, 5 Houbalizhuang, Chaoyang District 朝阳区后八里庄5号红领巾公园东门
WeChat: YCISBeijing
Contact: 8585 1836, [e-mail]
Web: www.ycis-bj.com

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Founding date: August 1995
School type: International school
School hours: 8am-3.15pm
Ministry of Education accredited? Yes
Curriculum description: Enhanced English National Curriculum, ICGSE, IBDP

Age range: 2-18
Grades offered: International K-12
Number of students: 822
Foreign passport holder accepted? Yes
Local Chinese students accepted? No
Nationality of students: 41 Nationalities including Australia, Canada, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Italy, Korea, Spain, UK, US
Class size (average): 16-24
Teacher-student ratio: 1:8 (kindergarten), 1:12 (primary), 1:7 (secondary), 1:7 (tutor groups) 1:20 (class)

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Tuition and other fees (2020-2021 academic year):
• K2 – Kindergarten (half day): RMB 104,000
• K2 – Kindergarten (full day): RMB 173,000
• K3 – Kindergarten (full day): RMB 207,000
• K4 – Kindergarten (full day): RMB 211,000
• Year 1-2 – Primary: RMB 251,000
• Years 3, 4, 5 & 6 – Primary: RMB 256,000
• Years 7, 8 & 9 – Lower Secondary: RMB 277,000
• Years 10 & 11 – Upper Secondary IGCSE: RMB 293,000
• Years 10-11 – Upper Secondary IGCSE: RMB 293,000
• Years 12 & 13 – Upper Secondary IB: RMB 297,000
• Application fee: RMB 2,500
• Placement deposit: RMB 20,000 (refundable)
• Sibling discount: 15 percent (second child), 25 percent (third child or more)
• Uniform: One complimentary set
• Bus: RMB 13,000 – RMB 16,500 (dependent on distance)

Primary teaching language(s): English and Chinese
Other elective language(s): Additional language study for interested students as afterschool activities depending on availability.
After-school activities: Available secondary and primary CCAs: Robotics Club, photography, visual arts, music and performing arts, model UN, Inter-school Sports Competition (ACAMIS), Roots and Shoots, kickboxing, Chinese Speech and Debate, Radio FM (English and Chinese), Chinese Calligraphy, Baking Club, Coding Club
Scholarships offered? Yes. Overall Achievement Scholarship, Language and Literature Scholarship, Music and Performing Arts Scholarship, and Sports Scholarship
Extra help offered? English as an Additional Language (EAL), Chinese as an Additional Language (CAL), Student Support Services (including Differentiated Learning for Gifted and Talented Students, Student Learning Support, School Counsellor, dedicated University Guidance Counsellor

Total area (in sqm): 15,850
Facilities: Open-plan purpose-built Learning Communities, Interactive SmartBoards, Primary and Secondary School libraries, Auditorium, access to Olympic-sized swimming pool, access to Honglingjin Park for outdoor activities and athletics, Mac computer labs, fully equipped design and technology studio, recording studio, music room, Student Cafe, cafeteria, rooftop golf course, indoor and outdoor playgrounds, gymnasium, parent room, art rooms, dance studio, and internal PM 2.5 fresh-air systems to filter the air of classrooms, offices, and corridors, and pollution-proof windows and doors installed throughout the campus.

Lunch: School cafeteria with catering by Chartwells. Vegetarian and vegan options available.
Boarding program? No
Nurse/doctor available? Yes

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