Moving to Beijing from the Middle East?
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Now accepting applications for Early Years - Grade 12

ISB is the leading choice for families moving to Beijing from the Middle East

Demonstrating a tradition of educational excellence over 40 years and recognized as a leading learning community, the International School of Beijing (ISB) was the first international school and the first to offer the full International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) in Beijing.

We expect the best in everything we do while ensuring our programs are rigorous, fulfilling, and rewarding. ISB 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
  • A supportive and welcoming community
  • Superior college counseling services

More than that, ISB is perfectly suited for Middle Eastern families. Offering Arabic language courses, Halal meals, and even upgrading hygiene standards to better serve our community needs, ISB is the best option for Middle Eastern families moving to Beijing.

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

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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 program

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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-curricular opportunities

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+75%

Faculty with advanced degrees

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+180

High School courses offered

Words from our community

To me, Dragon Spirit means community and sharing memories. It is the loud roaring echoing through the gym during a basketball game, and it is the silent but strong support of friends and staff. It is not being afraid to stand out, take chances, and shine because you know there are people who have your back, and it is embracing failure because it is okay to make mistakes. It is understanding that big things are made of little things and that the beauty is in taking the time to appreciate the journey because it is just as important as the destination.

Eileen G
ISB Student

Two of the biggest things that I have learned at ISB are the idea of balance and striving for excellence. I believe that having balance allows me to be more well-rounded. The culture of excellence at ISB motivated me to keep learning, growing, and striving to be the best Camille I can be.

Camille Cheng, Olympic Swimmer
ISB Alumna

My favorite aspect of ISB is the close-knit community, where students, parents, and staff all genuinely care for one another. "Once a Dragon, always a Dragon" beautifully captures the enduring sense of belonging and loyalty within the ISB community. It reflects the strong bonds formed through shared experiences and a commitment to standing by each other through all circumstances. ISB really feels like stepping into a new world where I can evolve alongside my children, building strong connections and sharing experiences together.” 

Cherry W
ISB Parent

 

What makes ISB unique?

ISB is an extraordinary school, made so by a tradition of educational excellence. Establishing, nurturing, and growing such an exceptional learning community has been and remains intentional; we work hard to build strong relationships so our learning is at its best.

Diverse learning styles

At ISB, we are dedicated to teaching young people with a wide range of language experiences, social-emotional skills, and academic development. Faculty here embrace and value all students' contributions to the school, their diversity strengthening the community and empowering everyone in it with greater compassion and purpose. 

ISB is very well equipped to provide learning support, and started the Life Centered Education (LCE) program in 2020-2021 for students with intellectual/cognitive learning disabilities. 

“ISB has a growth mindset around learning support. The school has made a huge investment in learning support, and it shines especially in the intensive needs program where my son finds access to education."
      ISB Parent


Student Support Services are designed to promote academic, language, and social-emotional development. The department currently meets the unique learning needs of a wide range of student learning profiles including:
  • Specific Learning Disabilities
  • Communication Disorders
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • ADHD
  • Other learning challenges

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College admissions counseling

The Career and University Advisors help prepare students for life after high school, in the realms of university, college, gap year, and career options. The relationship between students and their University Advisor begins in Grade 10 during the course selection process for Grade 11, and continues throughout Grades 11 and 12. University Advisors work collaboratively with students and families to guide them through the university search and application process, finding the best possible university match for each student. They also work closely with University Admissions offices around the world to stay up to date with application requirements. In addition, University Advisors assist with planning for standardized testing and advise on appropriate course selection for specific career goals and university majors.

The in-depth career and university counseling service ensures both students and parents have:

  • A detailed college road map
  • Informative college seminars
  • Research workshops
  • Detailed college essay workshops
  • One-on-one meetings throughout high school

Innovative Facilities

In order to provide an exceptional education to students, our facilities are built in such a way as to inspire creativity, independence, and a love of learning.

 

Facilities influence the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students. We also continually improve our campus in response to student needs and the latest research.

At ISB, our cutting-edge campus provides a positive learning environment for the student body of more than 1,700 children.

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Forward thinking curriculum

At ISB, we strive to make the learning experience for every student different by design. 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.

Our curriculum:

  • Incorporates real-world and impactful learning
  • Is research-based
  • Is student centered and driven by the learner
  • Incorporates design and STEM
  • Has an in-depth Chinese integration program
  • Offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program in High School
  • Offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses in High School

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