Beijing Keystone Academy
北京市鼎石学校
Beijing Keystone Academy, founded in 2014, is a K-12 school with 1,670 students. It follows an immersive bilingual Chinese-English model progressing to English-dominant instruction in upper grades. The IB-integrated curriculum features a China-centric thread and boarding programme.
Last Updated on 7th June, 2026
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Last Updated on 7th June, 2026
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Quick Look
City
Beijing
School Phases
G1 to G12
Annual Fees
$40K - $45K
Phone Number
+86-10-80496008
Data Sources
Compiled from publicly available sources
Social Media Links
Main Campus
No. 11, Anfu Street, Houshayu Town, Shunyi District
Description
Beijing Keystone Academy is a prominent private international K-12 boarding school in Shunyi District, Beijing. Founded in 2014 and approved by local education authorities, Keystone aims to be rooted in China while embracing the world. The school serves students aged 3 to 18 and stands out for its s…
Summary of School
Academic Sub-Curriculum
- IBMYP
- IBDP
Exam Boards
- International Baccalaureate
Academic Qualification Awards
- IB Diploma
- IB MYP Certificate
Language of Instruction
Chinese, English
School Type
Private
Duration Established
12 Years
Student To Teacher Ratio
N/A
Academic Year
Primary (September-June), Mid (September-June), High (September-June)
Extra Languages offered
NoChinese Language Support
YesSchool Bus
YesBoarding Availability
YesScholarships
YesAbout School
Mission & Vision
To cultivate globally competent leaders by integrating Eastern and Western educational traditions, fostering bilingualism, and nurturing a deep connection to Chinese identity while embracing global perspectives. The school aspires to prepare students to thrive in an interconnected world through academic excellence, ethical leadership, and cross-cultural understanding.
Core Values
Rooted in Confucian principles:
- compassion
- justice
- respect
- wisdom
- integrity
These values underpin a community-centered ethos emphasizing empathy, critical thinking, and social responsibility.
Educational Philosophy
A "New World School" blending Chinese, American, and international traditions. Key pillars:
- Bilingual Immersion: Dual-language curriculum (Chinese/English) with progressive academic rigor, emphasizing academic language proficiency.
- Inquiry-Based Learning: Focus on creativity, problem-solving, and interdisciplinary exploration through IPC/MYP/IB frameworks.
- Residential Life: Mandatory boarding for grades 9–12 to develop independence, leadership, and community bonds.
- Bilingual Immersion Curriculum: Integrating Chinese and English education, emphasizing language mastery and cross-cultural understanding .
- Boarding Program: Fostering leadership, community responsibility, and independence through residential life with dedicated dorm parents .
- China-Centric Focus: Embedding Chinese language, history, and cultural identity into all grade levels while maintaining global perspectives .
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Framework: Offering IPC, IBMYP, and IBDP programs to cultivate critical thinking and academic rigor .
- Faculty Excellence: A diverse, globally sourced teaching team blending expertise in Chinese traditions, American experiential learning, and international education .
- Holistic Development: Emphasizing creativity, environmental stewardship, and service-oriented values through interdisciplinary projects like the Keystone Capstone Project .
2024 Graduating Class (96 Students)
Key Metrics
- Total Offers: 386+ from 10+ countries
- Top U.S. Universities: 62 Top 30 offers (Yale, Stanford, UPenn, Duke, Northwestern, UCLA)
- Ivy League & Elite Colleges:
- 2 Ivy League (Yale REA, Dartmouth ED)
- 1 Stanford (1st in school history)
- Top 10 U.S. Schools: 5 offers (Stanford, Yale, UPenn, Northwestern)
- Top 20 U.S. Schools: 11 offers (Chicago, Johns Hopkins, Duke)
- Top 30 U.S. Schools: 62 offers (54% acceptance rate)
Highlights
- Stanford Breakthrough: First Chinese citizen admitted to Stanford
- Ivy League Consistency: Yale (3 consecutive years), Brown (4-year streak), Dartmouth (2-year streak)
- UC System Dominance: 27+ offers (UC Berkeley, UCLA, UCSD)
- Scholarships: 10+ from Boston University, Carnegie Mellon, RISD
Global Distribution
- Admissions to U.S., U.K., Canada, China, South Korea, France
- First-time acceptances: University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen), Clark University, University of St Andrews
2023 Graduating Class (108 Students)
Key Metrics
- Total Offers: 375+ from 4+ countries
- Top U.S. Universities: 31 Top 30 offers (Princeton, Yale, Brown)
- Ivy League & Elite Colleges:
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