Education and Schools in Beijing

Expat children will almost always attend one of the many international schools in Beijing. The city has the mainland's top international schools. There are many choices for type of school, such as continuing in the curricula of a home country or pursuing an international baccalaureate. 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 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 typical of international schools around the world and generally becomes more expensive as the student ages. In general, the tuition is between US$10,000 and US$20,000 a year although in some cases families can qualify for financial aid.