Beijing City International School
北京乐成国际学校
Beijing City International School, founded in 2005, is a nonprofit private school in Beijing's CBD offering the full IB continuum. Its signature IDEATE programme, launched in 2017, complements IBDP with project-based learning. 1,300 students from 30 countries; CIS and WASC accredited.
Last Updated on 7th June, 2026
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Last Updated on 7th June, 2026
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City
Beijing
School Phases
G1 to G12
Annual Fees
$21K - $49K
Phone Number
+86-10-8771 7171
Data Sources
Compiled from publicly available sources
Social Media Links
Main Campus
No. 77, South Baiziwan Road, Chaoyang District
Description
Beijing City International School (BCIS) is a non-profit K12 international school in Chaoyang District, Beijing. Founded in 2005, BCIS is one of the first schools in the city to offer a complete International Baccalaureate education. It is fully authorized to deliver the PYP, MYP, and DP programmes.…
Summary of School
Academic Sub-Curriculum
- IBMYP
- IBDP
Exam Boards
- International Baccalaureate
Academic Qualification Awards
- IB Diploma
- IB MYP Certificate
Language of Instruction
English
School Type
Private
Duration Established
21 Years
Student To Teacher Ratio
Yes
Academic Year
Primary (September-June), Mid (September-June), High (September-June)
Extra Languages offered
YesChinese Language Support
YesSchool Bus
YesBoarding Availability
NoScholarships
YesAbout School
Mission & Vision: To nurture compassionate, innovative thinkers who actively contribute to sustainable global development through interdisciplinary learning and real-world impact .
Core Values: Integrity, curiosity, respect, and inclusivity, fostering a community where students embrace diversity and act as ethical global citizens .
Academic Excellence: Over 550 graduates have secured admissions to top universities including Harvard, MIT, and Oxford, with 35% pursuing postgraduate studies . Students excel in IB exams, mathematics competitions (e.g., AMC, AIME), and robotics tournaments (e.g., VEX World Championships) .
- Personalized Learning: Emphasizes individual strengths and passions through tailored curricula, including the IDEATE program for grades 11-12 .
- Holistic Education: Integrates IB programs (PYP, MYP, DP) with creativity-focused courses, fostering critical thinking and global citizenship .
- Community Engagement: Hosts events like charity runs and parent workshops to build inclusive, service-oriented communities .
- Green Initiatives: LEED-certified campuses and sustainability-focused programs, such as zero single-use plastics and UN sustainability projects .
- Outstanding Outcomes: Graduates admitted to top global universities like Harvard, Oxford, and Tsinghua University .
1. IB Diploma Programme Results
- 2023 Graduates:
- Max IB score: 43/45; 17% scored above 40, 27% above 38 .
- Post-pandemic IB average: 30.24 (exceeding global averages) .
- 2024 Graduates:
- Maintained above-global averages in IB scores and diploma pass rates .
2. University Admissions (2023-2024)
- 2023 Cohort:
- 187 offers from 8 countries (U.S., U.K., Canada, Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore).
- 60% received scholarships (>$1.2M) from U.S./Canadian institutions
- Top U.S. universities: Johns Hopkins, Cornell, Columbia, UC Berkeley, NYU .
- Top U.K. universities: UCL, King’s College London, Edinburgh .
- 2024 Cohort:
- 198 offers from 9 countries, 75% to top 30 global universities, 85% to top 50 .
- Notable admissions: UMich–Ann Arbor, UCL, LSE, ETH Zurich .
- Scholarships: $1.3M from U.S./Canadian colleges .
3. Subject-Specific Excellence
- STEM: MIT, Caltech, Stanford admissions for engineering/computer science .
- Arts: 100% art-focused graduates accepted to Parsons, RISD, Berklee .
- Humanities: Strong representation at Oxford, Cambridge, LSE (economics, political science) .
4. Global Distribution
- U.S.: 45% of acceptances (top liberal arts colleges: Williams, Amherst) .
- U.K.: 20% of offers (15% to Russell Group) .
- Canada/Australia: 20% combined (interdisciplinary programs).
- Asia-Europe: 15% to HKU, NUS, University of Amsterdam .
5. Admissions Criteria & Support
- Holistic Evaluation: Prioritizes critical thinking, leadership, community impact .
- Interview Focus: 70% weightage on interviews (parent-student sessions) .
- Scholarships: Academic, talent-based, founder’s awards (up to 50% tuition) .
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