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. Expat 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.

Expat parents should begin the application process as soon as they can to avoid having their children waitlisted at their preferred school.
 
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 similar to international schools around the world and generally becomes more expensive as the student ages; some of the most expensive international schools even cost more than a year at university in an expat's home country.