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The International School of Beijing 

Web: www.isb.bj.edu.cn 

2008-2009

 

International School of Beijing (ISB) is an English-language day school offering an international curriculum for foreign children in China.  ISB provides education from EC-3 through grade 12, in four divisions:  Lower Elementary School, Upper Elementary School, Middle School, and High School.  Each division has its own principal.  The school year runs from August to June, in two semesters.  In 2002, ISB moved into a new facility in Shunyi District, in northeast Beijing.  At that time, the School ceased to be a diplomatic entity and became an independent school for foreign children recognized by the Beijing Municipal Education Commission.

 

Organization:  A 12-member Board of Trustees, elected by the School’s parents’ association, provides oversight and governance.  All parents of ISB students are members of the Parents’ Association.

 

Curriculum:  The standards-based curriculum draws from the best international standards and benchmarks. Basic subject areas include language arts, mathematics, social science, health, science, technology, physical education, fine arts, performing arts, modern languages, and China Studies.  The School offers a comprehensive ESOL program.  The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program is offered in grades 11 and 12.  Advanced Placement courses are also offered in mathematics.   The School is an IB World School and is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Council of International Schools, and in China by NCCT.

 

Faculty: In school year 2008-2009, there are 193 full-time and 9 part-time faculty members, including 99 U.S. citizens, 8 host-country nationals, and 95 third-country nationals.

 

Enrollment:  At the beginning of the 2008-2009 school year, enrollment was 1,837 (LES: 283, UES: 398, MS: 530, HS: 626).  Of the total, 815 were U.S. citizens, of whom 132 were dependents of U.S. government direct-hire and contract employees; and 1,022 were third-country nationals.

 

Facilities:  The School is located on a 32-acre campus close to popular residential compounds.  Facilities include 2 libraries with 70,000 volumes, 12 science laboratories, auditorium/theater, pool, track, 3 gymnasiums, 6 playing fields, tennis courts, 2 cafeterias; and are outdoor learning environment.  The School has 2,500 voice and data ports, 1100 desktop computers, 400 laptops on mobile carts, 150 digital projectors, 70 networked laser printers, and Internet connection throughout.

 

Finances:  In the 2008-2009 school year, about 95 percent of the School’s income derives from tuition.  Annual rates are as follows: EC3 (half day): $8,950; EC4 (full day): $16,360; Kdg.-grade 5: $19,180; grades 6-8: $20,580; and grades 9-12: $22,630.  The School also charges an application fee of $240, payable upon enrollment, and an annual capital levy of $1,590 to $4,580.  (All fees are quoted in U.S. dollars.)