CHALLENGING AND JOYFUL LEARNING

SETTING HIGH EXPECTATIONS FOR OURSELVES IN EVERYTHING WE DO WHILE ENSURING OUR PROGRAMS ARE RIGOROUS, FULFILLING, AND REWARDING.

EDUCATING CHILDREN SINCE 1980

Welcome to International School of Beijing

Offering students learning opportunities to discover and follow their passions through quality connections and collaboration.

The International School of Beijing (ISB) is an extraordinary school, made so by a tradition of educational excellence spanning over 40 years. Our Mission, Vision, and Core Values are fulfilled by passionate, highly qualified educators who all want the best for every student, Early Years through Grade 12.

ISB is embracing the challenges and rewards of the future of education and offers students:

  • Inspirational and creative opportunities for students to realize their potential
  • Exceptionally trained teaching staff from around the world
  • Access to 200+ co-curricular programs
  • Inspirational and creative opportunities for students to realize their potential
  • A supportive and welcoming community
  • Superior college counseling services

ISB offers a challenging, joyful, and supportive learning environment where your child will thrive. 

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Investing in children

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INNOVATIVE CAMPUS

ISB recently opened four brand-new facilities – an Elementary School Arts Center and Theater, a Middle School/High School Performing Arts Center, Early Years Learning Center, and Middle School/High School Design Center. All four of these new facilities have been designed to ensure we continue to live our Mission and Vision, while ensuring the highest safety standards for our whole community.

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OUR APPROACH TO LEARNING

We strive to make the learning experience challenging and joyful for every student. From our curriculum to our facilities, from individual student experiences to our school-wide culture and community, we are constantly reflecting on what we can do to offer relevant, modern, and intentionally designed programs for everyone.

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DUAL LANGUAGE PROGRAM

ISB’s Dual Language Program reflects the mission, vision, and core values of ISB by providing students with the opportunity to become bilingual, bi-literate, and bicultural. Learning in two languages allows students to develop respect and appreciation towards language, culture, and global diversity.

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ISB by the numbers

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40 Years

ISB is the first international school in Beijing

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100%

IB Diploma pass rate

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1:1

Macbook laptop prgoram

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8.5:1

Student:Faculty ratio

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32

Acre campus

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665

Seat sports stadium

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+200

Co-curriculuar opportunities

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+75%

Faculty with advanced degrees

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+180

High school courses offered

Twenty-first century learning

ISB maintains its reputation for academic excellence as we explore innovative models of teaching and learning. Our talented and passionate educators from across the globe engage students in their learning through a variety of teaching models.

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Elementary School

In our Elementary School, we care about students' growth as learners and as individuals who contribute to their community. We believe that young people are naturally curious and we recognize each student as a unique individual with the potential to achieve. Our students are empowered to solve problems, question the world around them, and develop and test hypotheses in a collaborative, supportive environment.

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Middle School

At ISB, Middle School is a time for exploration and personal development as well as for the formation of healthy academic habits. We believe in strengthening students as well-rounded members of the community who learn through collaborative study and service in a caring environment with enough flexibility for them to experiment and tailor their learning. ISB Middle School students pursue their interests and learn in a way that is relevant to them.

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High School

In the High School, our role is to nurture the talents of our students and develop their skills through authentic learning experiences that ensure they are engaged members of society. ISB’s approach places value on the student’s health and character development along with their academic performance. Outcomes matter at ISB and the school believes successful students are not defined solely by their attainment in tests and exams, but also by their integrity, empathy, and sense of teamwork.

Explore ISB's world-class campus

ISB has an exceptional campus, and offers superb opportunities in sports, service, and the arts. In our welcoming community, students find a purposeful balance of challenging academics and enriching personal growth. ISB follows a standards-based curriculum that draws upon the best elements of international curriculum models for Early Years 3 to Grade 12 classes. For high school students, ISB offers a full IB diploma program or IB certificate options for students in grades 11 and 12.

 

 

Our 32-acre campus in Shunyi district close to popular expat residential compounds plays host to superior facilities.

The ISB campus is more than just a school for your child, it is a connectivity hub for families and serves as a community center to meet with fellow ISB community members for coffee, participate in parent workshops, and PTA activities. On weekends or after school hours, the Fitness & Tennis Center is available for recreational use by all students, staff, and parents.

Congratulations to our Class of 2021 on their outstanding IB results

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ISB Average IB Score

33 /45

World Average IB Score

100%

IB Pass Score

Each year, ISB graduates are accepted to top universities around the world including:

Aachen University of Applied Sciences, American Musical & Dramatic Academy, Cardiff University, Central St. Martins College of Art & Design, Cornell University, Emily Carr College of Art & Design, Goldsmiths, University of London, Grenoble School of Management, Hong Kong University Science & Technology, Imperial College London, Les Roches, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, McGill University, New York University, Northwestern University, Princeton University, Rhode Island School of Design, Seoul National University, Southern California Institute of Architecture, Tsinghua University,Tufts University, University of Aberdeen, University of British Columbia, University of California, Berkeley, UCLA, University of Sydney, University of Toronto, Vancouver Institute of Media Arts, Wellesley College, Yale/NUS

 

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"We were impressed with the facilities and opportunities offered at the school, but mostly we liked the energy, dedication and positive attitudes from teachers and staff. ISB is a school that really has the child in focus; to prepare them for the future, the curriculum is well anchored in the challenges of today. We feel our children are getting the best possible foundation and knowledge for their future academic choices, whatever they will be." 

Claudia Stenström Kontor, Grade 4 & 7 ISB Parent