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Dr. G. Paul Dulac, Director 2000-2001 The International School of Beijing (ISB), jointly sponsored by the governments of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United States, was established in 1980 as the successor to the American Educational Association and the former Australian, Canadian, and British schools. ISB is an English-language, private, nonsectarian college-preparatory, coeducational day school offering a program ranging from prekindergarten through grade 12. The school year extends from August to mid June. Organization: The School is governed by a 12 member Board of Directors, 4 of whom are appointed by the ambassadors of the sponsoring embassies, and 8 of whom are elected by the International School of Beijing Association. All parents of children who are registered for attendance in the School and members of the School Board are automatically members of the Association. Curriculum: The curriculum is based on an American model. Reading, language arts, and mathematics are emphasized along with social studies, science, computer studies, Chinese, French, art, music, drama, and physical education. The International Baccalaureate (IB) program is offered to students in grades 11 and 12. Students study China within the regular subjects and through special field experience. Limited programs exist for English-as-Second-Language, English enrichment, and resource. ISB is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Faculty: There were 118 full-time and 23 part-time faculty members in school year 2000-2001, including 76 U.S. citizens and 53 third-country nationals. Enrollment: Enrollment at the beginning of the 2000-2001 school year was 1,171 (PK: 46; Kdg.-grade 5: 485; grades 6-8: 315; and grades 9-12: 325). Of the total, 465 were U.S. citizens and 706 were third-country nationals. Facilities: The School is in a modern building with 56 classrooms, 4 science and 3 computer laboratories, 5 music rooms, 2.5 art rooms, a learning media center, a multi-purpose room with a stage, 14 language rooms, 8 resource and English-as-a-Second-Language classrooms, 2 gymnasiums, shower rooms, and 2 food-serving kitchens. The School is located partly on the compound of the Lido Hotel and partly in a purpose-built K-2 unit 2 blocks away. A new school facility just outside Beijing is in the planning stages for 2000-2001. Finances: In the 2000-2001 school year, about 95 percent of the School's income derives from regular day school tuition. Annual rates are as follows: PK: $12,500; Kdg-grade 5: $14,300; grades 6-8: $15,350; and grades 9-12: $16,960. The School also charges the following additional fees: an annual capital levy of $4,000 for grades 1-12, $2,000 for Kdg., and $1,500 for PK; and a refundable building fee of $15,000 for Kdg.-grade 12.. (All fees are quoted in U.S. dollars.) This Fact Sheet is intended to provide general information. The Office of Overseas Schools (A/OPR/OS) may have more detailed information. Prospective users of the schools may wish to inquire further of A/OPR/OS or contact the school directly for more specific and up-to-the-minute information regarding curriculum, special programs and the like. |