SCG Preview: JA International Kindergarten

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Located in the pioneering international community of Chaoyang District, JA International Kindergarten is dedicated to offering excellent education services to children from the ages of 0-6. They aim to preserve children’s aspirations, empower their curiosity, and inspire their passion to find infinite discoveries. JA based all the education programs according to the principles of the IB PYP curriculum, have adopted the Reggio Emilia approach to inspire the children’s natural talents, and inspire them to achieve the impossible. JA’s unique language learning system is devoted to cultivating children to be native speakers in both English and Chinese. All students belong to one House and develop a strong sense of belonging and allegiance to their House during their time at JA. They are committed to cultivating world citizens that are knowledgeable, balanced, empathetic, and enthusiastic about social affairs, and actively contribute to the community.

Address: 92 E Middle Fourth Ring Road, Chaoyang District 朝阳区东四环中路92号

WeChat: JourneyAcademy
Contact: 17150139988 (WeChat), 186 0002 6712 (Voice Call)

Email: [e-mail]
Web: www.journey-academy.com

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Founding date: 2016
School type: International Kindergarten
School hours: Transition 8.30-11.30am; Plan A 8.30am-3.20pm; Plan B 8.30am-4pm; Plan C 8.30am-5pm
Ministry of Education accredited: Yes

Curriculum description: IB PYP, committed to developing curious and lifelong learners. High standard academic learning in dual languages and maths. Very keen to the prime area as physical, personal, social, emotional development. Preserve the children at this age for their natural spark and individuality.

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Age range: 1.5-6
Grades offered: Mommy & Me (1-2), Nursery (Age 1.5-3), Toddler (Age 3-4), Pre-Kindergarten (Age 4-5), Kindergarten (Age 5-6）
Number of students: 200-300
Foreign passport holders accepted?: Yes
Local Chinese students accepted?: Yes
Nationality of students: Chinese and international
Average class size: 12-18 students
Teacher to Student ratio: 1:3-1:5 according to different age groups

Tuition Fee for (2020-2021 Academic Year):
RMB 168,000-RMB 230,000 per school year for different year groups. Please contact the Admissions Office for detailed information.

Dominant Communication Language: English
Classroom Languages: Immersive English Environment. English interpretation instead of translation. Chinese is also used as leading & coordinate language in Chinese and maths learning and activities for developing multi-cultural comprehension.
Other elective languages: French, German and Portuguese
Language learning program: English includes Jolly Phonics, Level Reading and Comprehension, Jolly Grammar, Creative Writing. Chinese includes Chinese Culture, Chinese pinyin, Chinese characters and Chinese reading.

After-school activities: Massive choices about sports, science, art, music and academics, help students to extend their own talents, supported by the most professional teachers in their fields, with fantastic facilities. Summer/winter camps and weekend-school are still opened during holidays.
Scholarships offered? Yes
Extra help offered? Yes

Total area (in sqm): CBD Campus 10,000
Facilities: New-air system, SmartBoards, music classrooms, outdoor and indoor sports areas, parents’ reception area. The CBD campus features a great design and a significant eco-friendly environment with fine art and music studios, library, indoor playground, cafeteria, a 200-seat theater, 5000sqm sports field, and playground.
Meals: Lunch , dinner and 2 snacks.
Meal Fee: Please contact the Admissions office for detailed information.
Boarding program?: No
Nurse/doctor on staff: Yes

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