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BEIJING Beijing BISS International School Beijing City International School (BCIS) No 17, Area 4, Anzhen Xili, Chaoyang District, Beijing Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] www.biss.com.cn Main Campus No.77 Baiziwan Nan Er Road , Chaoyang District, Beijing 100022 Tel: [phone] Principal: Mr. Dawid Bochen Description: Our mission at Beijing BISS International School is to educate and empower our students to attain personal excellence and positively impact the world. We are an IB World School serving the international community, committed to the ideals of the International Baccalaureate and its mission to “develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect”. At BISS, we implement the IB Learner Profile both inside and outside of the classrooms for a truly holistic and collaborative learning experience. Number of Teachers: 41 Number of Classrooms: 30+ Teacher/student ratio: 1:6 Early Childhood Centre No.11 Dongbai Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100022 Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] www.bcis.cn Head of School: Julie Lawton Description: Our school’s mission is “to educate and empower students to be compassionate and inspire people, who act for the good of all and for the sustainable development of the world”. This has given rise to our school motto: “Empowering and inspiring through challenge and compassion”. We are a school that focuses on academic excellence and confidence building, while nurturing in our students a strong sense of social and environmental responsibility. We celebrate the fact that each student is different, as a person and as a learner, and we aim to offer a personalised education specifically designed to stimulate the intellectual curiosity of each child. Hours: 8.15am-3.15pm Number of Teachers: 100 Curriculum: The International Baccalaureate Programme (PYP, MYP, DP). Number of Classrooms: 50+ Facilities: Early Learning Centre (ELC) designed specifically for Pre- Kindergarten students, two libraries for the Elementary School and Secondary School, Music, Drama and Art studios, multi-purpose auditorium, science labs, Design Technology lab, cafeteria, playgrounds with age-appropriate structures for elementary school students, small gymnasium, rubber running track and multi-purpose courts for basketball, soccer, volleyball and other sports, all-weather surface 5-aside soccer field, rock-climbing wall, private medical clinic, staffed by a full time qualified doctor who provides medical services for BISS students and staff. School Lunch Available: Yes Fees: (2018-19) Nursery Kindergarten Grade 1-5 Grade 6-10 Grade 11-12 RMB 179,000 RMB 179,000 RMB 199,000 RMB 229 000 RMB 249,000 Admission: Application form on school website. Transport: BISS offers bus services to and from school from many designated pick-up points around Beijing for a fee. In the afternoon, we have two bus services to correspond with our After School Activities schedule. University Information: BISS acceptances around the world include: University of Sydney, University of Queensland, University of British Columbia, Peking University, Hong Kong University of Science & Technology, Erasmus University, University of Bristol, University of Edinburgh, University of Bath, Harvard University, Johns Hopkins University, Loyola University Chicago, Parsons New School of Design, Savannah College of Art & Design, University of Miami and many more. Hours: 8:20am-3:20pm Curriculum: PYP, MYP and IBDP. Facilities: Amphitheatre, cafeteria, health centre, libraries, music studios, roof garden, science labs, sports complex, swimming pool, theatre, track and field, visual arts studio. SEN Support: The Student Support programme merges the expertise of Guidance Counselors and LS teachers to create a comprehensive service that is able to support a wide range of student needs. The Counselors support students with social, emotional, or behavioral needs, as well as facilitating entrance to tertiary education. Scholarships: Yes Accreditations: Accredited and authorised by the International Baccalaureate Organisation, the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Fees: Toddler Nursery Kindergarten Grades 1-5 Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12 RMB 210,0 00 RMB 225,000 RMB 240,000 RMB 240,000 RMB 260,000 RMB 280,000 Admission: Online application on school website. Transport: School bus service available. Parents: Active PTA. University Information: The High School level (Grades 9-12) University Guidance programme is designed to support students’ academic progress and guide students towards admission to a best-fit university, as well as post-secondary educational and career options. The School Book 2019-2020 149