The British School of Beijing:
The British School of Beijing (BSB) ideally located in the Shunyi and Chaoyang Districts, is the oldest British style school in Beijing offering the English National Curriculum to Pre-school through Year 13 (12th Grade) students. BSB prepares students for the IGCSE and A/AS Levels. A levels are recognised worldwide with university course credit and advanced standing. Our Curriculum is taught by UK qualified teachers, and supported by native English-speaking teaching assistants. BSB is part of the Nord Anglia Education group, a British organisation specialising solely in education.
IGCSE Programme Curriculum:
The IGCSE is a two year course commencing in Year 10 (9th Grade). Final examinations are taken at the end of Year 11 (10th Grade). Students normally take between 8 and 10 subjects. English language, English Literature, Science, (Chemistry, Physics and Biology) Mathematics and Chinese are mandatory. Choices can then be made from the remaining subjects. For students transferring before Year 11 (10th grade) complete transcripts can be provided. Five passes at grade C or higher would indicate a student’s readiness to begin freshman level courses in some American universities.
Subjects:
- Chinese
- Maths
- English Language
- French
- Physics
- English Literature
- German
- Chemistry
- ICT
- Spanish
- Biology
- Drama
- Art
- PE
- Music
- History
- Geography
- D & T
- EAL
- Business Studies
AS/A Level Programme Curriculum:
At A level students choose 4 subjects. They study 3 of them for two years resulting in 3 A levels and 1 for one year resulting in 1 AS level.
Subjects:
- Chinese
- English Language
- Drama
- French
- English Literature
- Art
- German
- Maths
- Music
- Spanish
- Physics
- ICT
- History
- Chemistry
- Geography
- Biology
- Economics
- PE
Graduation Requirements:
Year 10 and 11:
- Students need to attain at least five C’s in IGCSE examination or equivalent by the end of the Year 11.
- Successful completion of Community Service Programme.
- A minimum of 90% attendance.
Year 12 and 13:
- A minimum of 3 A level subjects.
- Course in critical thinking.
- Chinese language and culture programme.
- Successful completion of community service and extra curricular requirement.
- Successful completion of the work experience programme in Year 12.
- A minimum of 90% attendance.