Playtimes HK Magazine The School Book 2019-2020 | Page 155

Positive Foundations American School The British School of Beijing, Sanlitun 3006 Gahood Villas, Houshayu, Xibai Xinzhuang, Shunyi District, Beijing 101318 Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] https://pfas.weebly.com 5 Xiliujie, Sanlitun Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100027 Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] www.britishschool.org.cn/sanlitun Principal: John Brett Description: Positive Foundations American School is an International Pre- school and Kindergarten located in Beijing’s Shunyi district. Our American standard curriculum is led by professional and patient native English speakers dedicated to ensuring the holistic development of each child as well as their happiness, also encouraging each student’s individuality and creativity through play and games, music and the arts. Number of Teachers: 3 teachers, 4 assistants Number of Classrooms: 4 Description: Located in the heart of downtown Beijing in the leafy Embassy district, BSB is the only British National Curriculum Early Years and Primary School in the area. As part of the wider Nord Anglia family of schools, our pupils have the wonderful opportunity of being involved in collaborations with leading international educational institutions such as MIT and The Juilliard School. This gives BSB pupils unprecedented access to programmes in STEAM subjects as well as the Performing Arts aimed specifically at the younger age range and which develop the resilience, creativity, collaborative skills and problem-solving capabilities that are becoming increasingly necessary in the 21st century world of work. Teacher/student ratio: 1:3 Number of Teachers: 71 Hours: 9am-3:30pm Number of Classrooms: 38 Curriculum: We are dedicated to providing your child with a strong foundation in fundamental language skills, mathematics, history, science, culture, arts and music; we also foster a sense of individual development, emphasizing teamwork, creativity, social responsibility and cognitive development as underlying principles of our holistic philosophy. The end result is a child who is confident in the pursuit of their interests and dreams, open-minded, curious and independent. Teacher/student ratio: 1:10 Hours: 8.30am-3.30pm Curriculum: British National Curriculum. Number of Mandarin Teachers: 6 Facilities: 632 square metre building with four spacious classrooms, playground, indoor PE room and a library, all equipped with teaching implements and materials all imported from North America and Europe. Frequency and Duration of Mandarin Classes: 3 hours per week. Age students begin to learn Mandarin as Second Language: 3 years old School Lunch Available: Yes Fees: (2017-18) Full Day Half Day Mandarin Curriculum: Bespoke curriculum based on the best that China, Singapore and the UK have to offer. RMB 79,800 RMB 8,000 Transport: Bus service available in Shunyi area. Other Languages Available: German Features: Collaboration with MIT and Julliard; unique extra-curricular activities. Facilities: Our facilities are designed for young learners, and include gym, ICT suite, library, music room, music performance rooms, choral room. SEN Support: Yes Uniform: Yes School Lunch Available: Yes Boarding: No Accreditations: NAE, COBIS, FOBISIA, British Schools Overseas (BSO). Inspection: British Schools Overseas (BSO). Fees: (2018-19) Nursery Half Day Nursery Full Day Reception Years 1-2 Year 3 Years 4-6 RMB 135,200 RMB 202,800 RMB 202,800 RMB 236,155 RMB 251,650 RMB 255,290 Admission: The admissions process is very straightforward and can be done by email. Transport: Bus is optional. Parents: The school has an active Parents Association. The School Book 2019-2020 153