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Yew Chung International School of Beijing Honglingjin Park, 5 Houbalizhuang, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100025 Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] www.ycis-bj.com SEN Support: Learning Support is available in the areas of academic, vocational, and general well-being as well as areas of cognitive learning, communication, and interaction with others. We are able to offer this as a whole-school initiative or in small groups, supporting the teacher in the classroom and in 1:1 support sessions. Co-Principals: Dr. Timothy Gray & Dr. Rae Wang Uniform: Yes Description: 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 researched-based Chinese Language and Culture Programme. Kindergarten and Primary classrooms incorporate a Co-Teaching model with one Western and one Chinese Teacher to create a fully immersed bilingual environment. 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. Number of Teachers: 120 fully-certified teachers Number of Classrooms: 80 Teacher/student ratio: Kindergarten 1:8 Primary 1:12 Secondary 1:7 Tutor Groups 1:7 Class 1:20 Hours: 8am-3.15pm Curriculum: YCIS Beijing uses an international curriculum based on the framework of the National Curriculum of England with an integrated Chinese Language and Culture programme. In Years 9, 10 and 11 students study the International General Certificate of Secondary Education and in the last two years before graduation, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Number of Mandarin Teachers: 40+ Frequency and Duration of Mandarin Classes: ECE Bilingual Co-teaching in English and Chinese, time split 50/50 between English and Chinese. Primary Bilingual Co-teaching of non-language classes in English and Chinese. Years 1-6 50% English / 50% Chinese. Secondary Daily Chinese classes, 1 hour per day. School Lunch Available: Yes Scholarships: Yes Boarding: No Accreditations: CIS Inspection: Regular inspections are conducted in areas related to student services by the local government. Fees: ECE Primary Secondary RMB 96,000-RMB 201,000 RMB 241,000-RMB 257,000 RMB 272,000-RMB 288,000 Debenture Info: N/A Admission: Contact Admissions via email at [email protected]. Please note that due to YCIS Beijing’s international school license, we are not eligible to accept Chinese passport holders. Transport: We offer over 30 school bus lines across Beijing. Bus fees dependent on distance from school. Parents: Active Parent Organisation (PO) with weekly get-togethers, off- campus activities, group classes, parenting workshops, and more! University Information: A full-time University Guidance Counsellor works with students from Years 10-13 to offer a structured character development and skills-based curriculum in the early years, and a course selection programme for the upper years, College Fairs, University visits, one-to- one counselling, and many other activities are also available. Every year, students receive offers from world class universities. Age students begin to learn Mandarin as Second Language: 2 years old Mandarin Curriculum: All students study Chinese Language and Culture to better comprehend not only Eastern but Western values and perspectives. Chinese is taught incorporating role-play activities, singing and art, poetry and Experiencing China trips allows students to learn the language and culture first hand. Other Languages Available: N/A Features: YCIS Beijing uses Co-Principal and Co-Teaching systems. Within Kindergarten and Primary school, one Western and one Chinese Co- Teacher combine in every classroom to provide a fully immersive bilingual environment. YCIS Beijing’s learning spaces are designed to facilitate interactive learning, inculcate a wide variety of “soft skills” in students. Facilities: School Libraries, auditorium, access to Olympic-sized swimming pool, 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, internal PM 2.5 fresh-air filtration systems. The School Book 2019-2020 157