Education and Schools in Beijing
Expat children will almost always attend one of the many international schools in Beijing. Expats living in Beijing will find a large assortment of international schools that offer a variety of curricula; schools in Beijing are largely regarded as the best in the nation. Expats kids can continue with the curriculum of their home country or choose rather to pursue an international baccalaureate degree. Although most international schools teach in English many are in other languages including French, Japanese or German.
Expats should begin the schools application process as soon as they can to avoid being wait-listed at the preferred schools.
Many international schools are located in the suburban areas of Beijing such as Shunyi which can be a long commute from the city centre. Kindergarten and lower educational centres can be found easily in the city centre. Tuition is similar to international schools around the world and generally becomes more expensive as the student ages. In general, the tuition is between $10,000 and $20,000 a year, although, in some cases families can qualify for financial aid.
