（Beijing）International School of Beijing

Introduction

With a history of excellence dating back more than 40 years, at ISB we honor traditions while embracing modernity and change, preparing our students for an exciting future and fostering a community where challenging and joyful learning is the norm.
Our principles and beliefs are captured in our aspirational Mission and Vision statements, and these are put into action day to day through our Strategic Focus Areas by a team of highly qualified teachers and staff, and a community of students, families, and alumni who share our values. With a mutual core set of values, we are all ISB Dragons.
Dragon Spirit embodies joy, challenge, togetherness, and success, the core pillars of our educational philosophy. We have a commitment to diversity, intentional design, and providing robust support so students and staff are socially and emotionally thriving. Our students enjoy a vibrant school experience in which they can pursue their passions and achieve impressive outcomes. Our Dragon Spirit is shared by students, staff, parents, and alumni and unites us as global citizens in Beijing and around the world. Enrolling at ISB provides an excellent education for your children and lifelong membership of the school’s community for the whole family.
As you delve deeper into what makes ISB one of the world’s best international schools, you’ll discover that our pursuit of excellence is rooted in nurturing this spirit across our dynamic community, delivering world-class educational outcomes and ensuring a supportive and enriching environment for all.

ISB was the first international school in Beijing and today is recognized as a leading learning community. In its earliest stages, our school was made up of eight students and two certified teachers in the hallway of a diplomatic apartment compound. In 1980, amid the growth of other diplomatic communities, the U.S. Embassy joined with the British, Australian, Canadian, and New Zealand embassies and formally founded ISB.
We are proud of the community we have become over the past 40 years, built on the firm foundations put in place by those administrators, faculty, staff, students, and parents who have been part of our school over the last four decades. Our commitment is to continue this legacy to ensure we provide excellent learning and opportunities for our students in the years to come. Commitment:
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION (DEI)
All in the ISB community share values that we feel are important for global citizens and the advancement of international community. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and welcome enrollment and applications from anyone able to join us in living these principles and our Mission and Vision.
DEI Commitment Statement
ISB is committed to being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive school whereby all individuals belong and are seen, valued, and heard. In line with our Strategic Focus Areas, we build strong peer relationships by fostering a safe and inclusive school community. Diversity is our strength, and we are enriched through our differences. We stand for equitable treatment regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, color, cultural background, identity, orientation, expression, age, level of ability, or status. We build a community empowered to address racism and inequities. You can learn more about our DEI work here.
SUSTAINABILITY
Protecting the environment is everyone's responsibility. ISB has firmly established its commitment to sustainability and is a pioneer among international schools in this area. In the 2017-2018 academic year, our long-term plan of what sustainability should look and feel like at ISB was established through a collaborative process involving leadership, students, staff, parents, alumni, and our major partners. We assembled stakeholders along with representatives from the U.S. Green Building Council and a leading green energy company and drew up the ISB Sustainability Roadmap. To read more about our ongoing commitment and extensive work to build a more sustainable community in Beijing, please click here. Admission
ISB is an extraordinary school, made so by a tradition of educational excellence spanning 40 years. Establishing, nurturing, and growing such an exceptional learning community has been and remains intentional; we work hard to build strong relationships so that our learning is at its best.
The Admissions Department at ISB is here to support international families, whether they are moving to China for the first time or are seasoned Beijing residents. With a tradition of educational excellence since 1980, ISB is open to families from all national systems and education backgrounds, and we are a learning institution that can serve students with diverse abilities and needs from Early Years (EY) to Grade 12.
Across the school, we are constantly mindful of our aspirational Mission and Vision. A defining characteristic is our commitment to great teaching influenced by the latest research, and the flexibility to choose our learning standards from different educational systems around the world.
ISB values social-emotional learning, which gives priority to learners’ health and strength of character along with their academic performance. We focus on students’ overall well-being and want them to have a keen sense of responsibility for themselves and their community. Whether our students will be returning to their home system after ISB or pursuing their passions elsewhere in the world, our programs equip them to be productive, healthy, and fulfilled young people.
You have our invitation to visit ISB, to see how we are a school of opportunity with unmatched resources – both in terms of our faculty, our most important resource, and our facilities. These are made possible by the fact that we are non-profit; all our revenue goes back into making the school better.
We recognize that people come to ISB from various cultures and educational systems. The Admissions Department is ready to advise you on what sets ISB apart and how students and their families can flourish here.
We look forward to welcoming you! Why choose ISB
Choosing an international school for your children is one of the most important decisions you can make. Not only is the school responsible for developing the educational foundation students will carry with them throughout their life, but by attending a truly great international school your child will experience new activities, become a global citizen, develop strong relationships, explore our world and its diversity and be well prepared for future studies and their career, all while safely nestled within a vibrant school community.
But what does it take to be the best international school in Beijing? At the International School of Beijing (ISB), we are proud of this honor and take on this responsibility with the same dedication we apply to all aspects of teaching and learning.
Here are the six characteristics that make ISB the best international school in Beijing:
1.A defined curriculum that prepares students for life after ISB.
2.Graduates that matriculate to world-class colleges and universities.
3.A rich and diverse co-curricular program to support students' passions.
4.Facilities that are intentionally design to fulfill the needs of all who join our community.
5.An extensive student support network with school counselors and a dedicated college and careers counseling team.
6.A diverse community ready to welcome new families to Beijing. How to apply
We accept applications throughout the year and offer places to students where available and in accordance with our admissions policies. We recommend that students start school with their peers in August or at the start of the second semester in January. However, we understand that families move throughout the academic year and do our utmost to make these transitions as smooth as possible. Please review our School Age Placement Guide to understand the grade for which your child will be considered.
We appreciate that moving to a new school can be daunting, which is why our admissions team is on hand to guide families through the process. We have created checklists for each school division to help simplify the application process at ISB. To begin the process, review the six-step overview and the checklist for the appropriate school division; then complete the online application form.
Six-Step Overview
1.Create an account and submit the ISB Online Application Form which can be found by clicking our "Apply Now" button. You will then be assigned a dedicated Admissions Officer.
2.Speak to your Admissions Officer before submitting required application documents.
3.Request Confidential School Recommendation Form(s) by providing the Teacher’s name, school, and email address in the “Questionnaire Recipient” form of the application platform. Please mention to the student's educators to look out for these online form(s) in their email.
4.Submit payment of application fee. Once the online application is submitted you will receive an invoice for payment. This non-refundable fee is RMB 2,000 and applies for the academic year of application only.
5.Arrange a time with your Admissions Officer for an English language proficiency test (for all non-native English speakers) and/or a Chinese language proficiency test for students applying for the Dual Language Program in Elementary.
6.Arrange a time with your Admissions Officer for a Family Introduction Meeting either on campus or virtually through Microsoft Teams.
The Admissions Committee review process is approximately two weeks from completion of all steps. While every effort is made to complete the application process as efficiently as possible, additional documentation or testing may be required at the request of the Admissions Committee to ensure the success of your student at ISB. Contact:
For General Inquiries:
info@isb.cn
+86 (10) 8149-2345
Admissions Inquiries:
ISB Admissions Office
admissions@isb.cn
+86 (10) 8149-2345 ext. 1047
Employment Inquiries:
recruitment@isb.cn
Tuition Fee Payment Inquiries:
ISB Business Office
tuition@isb.cn
+86 (10) 8149-2345 ext. 2033/2035/2045
Media Inquiries:
Communications & Marketing Office
communications@isb.cn
Find Us:
Our campus is located in the northeast of the city in Shunyi District. We are situated a 15-minute drive from Beijing Capital International Airport and within a five-minute drive of some of the most popular expatriate housing compounds in the area. The Airport Expressway and Jingmi Lu provide access to ISB from downtown Beijing.
Our Address:
10 An Hua Street, Shunyi District, Beijing 101318
People's Republic of China
中国 北京市 顺义区安华街10号, 邮编：101318
Directions from Jingcheng Expressway 从京承高速方向
Directions from Airport Expressway 从机场高速方向

Source: International School of Beijing