Bilingual schools in Shanghai, China: International preschool, private primary & secondary school for boys & girls. International elementary, middle & high school, IGCSE courses, IB diploma program for expat kids.
Yew Chung International School of Shanghai: With 4 campus locations within the Puxi and Pudong areas of Shanghai, Yew Chung International School of Shanghai (YCIS) is an accredited K-13 international school for boys and girls, offering one of the most progressive programmes of international education in China. Our schools accommodate a growing number of early childhood, primary and secondary students from the rapidly expanding expatriate community. Our secondary school is authorized as an accredited Cambridge International Examinations Centre and International Baccalaureate World School.
Why Study at Yew Chung International School of Shanghai?
- Bi-lingual Education Model YCIS brings together the East and the West and implements a bilingual and co-cultural programme through a Co-Teaching model in English & Chinese. This model adds strengths to the academic programme, ensures equity in status between two world languages and cultures throughout the school, and reinforces students’ social and cultural competence.
- World Renowned International School As the first international school officially recognised by and registered with the Chinese government, it is considered one of the leading international schools in Shanghai. The school's unique bilingual and multicultural approach to education is recognised globally, and sets the school apart from others.
- Multicultural Approach Students come from over 50 countries and regions, and are educated by teachers from 23 countries under an international curriculum that creates truly global-minded graduates. The school's unique bilingual and multicultural approach to education is recognized globally, and sets the school apart from others.
Accreditation:
YCIS Shanghai is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the National Center for School Curriculum and Textbook Development (NCCT). In addition, our secondary school is authorised as an accredited Cambridge International Examinations Centre and International Baccalaureate World School.
Co-educational K-13 International School Programs:
Beijing International Bilingual Academy (BIBA), situated in the Shunyi area in the north-east of the city, is one of the fastest growing international day-schools in Beijing. The Academy provides a strong learning environment in both English and Chinese to children from Kindergarten through Middle School Grade 8. Over 400 students originating from over 20 countries study together within a school culture which promotes respect, cross-cultural understanding, creativity and of course, the joy of learning.
BIBA aims to create a stimulating and vibrant international environment for all students throughout our Kindergarten, Elementary and Middle Schools. Our goal is to provide a high quality bilingual education which combines the best attributes of both Chinese and Western methods and styles. Throughout BIBA’s Kindergarten, Elementary School and Middle Schools, instruction is in either English or Chinese according to the subject being taught. Our English curriculum, covering language, science, mathematics, PE, music, art, social studies and more, is based on US national standards. Our Chinese curriculum follows the Chinese National Standards for Language Arts and Mathematics.
International day-school teaching through English and Chinese from Kindergarten through Grade 8:
English Curriculum:
- Based on US national standards
- Chinese as a Second Language (CSL)
- Science
- Mathematics
- Physical Education
- Music
- Art
- Social Studies
Chinese Curriculum:
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- Chinese national standard
- Language Arts
- Mathematics
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.
- Pre-school to Year 13 (12th Grade)
- English National Curriculum
- UK qualified teachers
- IGCSE and A/AS Levels
- Chinese
- English Language
- Drama
- French
- English Literature
- Art
- German
- Maths
- Music
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Beijing City International School (BCIS), located in Central Beijing, China, is an accredited, independent, co-educational day school offering an international curriculum for Nursery to Grade 12 students. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School we are authorized to teach all three IB programmes (Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma).
The BCIS mission is to educate and empower students to be compassionate and inspired people, who act for the good of all and for the sustainable development of the world.
BCIS is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). We are also a member of the Association of China and Mongolia International Schools (ACAMIS) and the International Schools Athletic Conference, Beijing-Tianjin (ISAC).
Qingdao Amerasia International School (QAIS) is a Toddler - Grade 12 international school. QAIS is located in Qingdao's Laoshan district, close to international-standard housing, shopping - and sports facilities, beautiful beaches and both local and international cuisine restaurants.
We provide holistic, student-centered programs for international students, from Toddler through Grade 12. QAIS is the first and only school in Asia to be accredited by the American Montessori Society for our Toddler and Early Childhood Programs. We are also the first IB World School in Shandong Province, offering the complete IB continium from the Primary Years Programme (PYP), over the Middle Years Programme (MYP) to the Diploma Programme (DP).
We believe a school is more than just an academic environment, but a community where not only students but also parents, teachers and other staff actively work towards creating a family where all feel comfortable and accepted.
Ohana International School in Tokyo is an inclusive preschool with a difference, located in Azabu-juban, and catering for children between the ages of 18 months and 5 years. We also offer before-school & after-school child care, after-school tutoring programs and summer schools.
Ohana staff aim to create a warm, caring environment that reflects their philosophy and at the same time provides an infinite number of opportunities for children to develop a “love of learning.” The learning programme is designed to build on the strengths of each child, valuing families and their ethnicity as well as everyone’s contribution to the school. The school honors the uniqueness of each child and his or her faith, religion, family, and culture.
The owners of Ohana International School in Tokyo are experienced educators who believe in developing the whole child. Shelley Sacks and Darren Winney have a combined 40 years of experience in teaching, especially in Early Childhood Education, in countries including South Africa, Australia, the UK, Taiwan, and Japan.
Ivy Bilingual School (IBS) in Beijing, is an immersive bilingual school that enrolls children from two to six years of age. Children graduating from IBS are comfortable speaking in both English and Chinese. IBS offers a curriculum designed in the spirit of Multiple Intelligences (MI) theory. The goal of Ivy Bilingual School is to provide children with the most current research-based practices coupled with the knowledge of the unique Chinese culture.
Graduating Kindergarteners are expected to understand, speak, read and write basic characters by the time they graduate from IBS. Approximately 60% of the graduating children enroll in local elementary schools, while about 40% enroll in international schools.