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Yew Chung International School of Beijing

YCISBeijing北京耀中国际学校

Expatriate

Yew Chung International School of Beijing, founded in 1995, is part of the 90-year Yew Chung network. With 800 students from 40 countries, it offers a co-principal Chinese-foreign leadership model and the IB programme alongside IGCSE. CIS-accredited; Cambridge Excellence Award recipient.

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Last Updated on 7th June, 2026

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City

Beijing

School Phases

G1 to G12

Annual Fees

$41K - $47K

Phone Number

+86-10-8585 1836

Prospectus

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Compiled from publicly available sources

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Main Campus

No. 5, Houbalizhuang, Honglingjin Park,Chaoyang District

Description

Yew Chung International School of Beijing (YCIS Beijing) is a private international school for foreign families. It is approved by the Beijing Municipal Education Commission. Founded in 1995, YCIS Beijing is one of the first international schools in the city and a key member of the Yew Chung Yew Wah…

Summary of School

Academic Sub-Curriculum

Academic Sub-Curriculum

  • Cambridge IGCSE
  • IBDP
Exam Boards

Exam Boards

  • Cambridge Assessment International Education
  • International Baccalaureate
  • Pearson Edexcel
Academic Qualification Awards

Academic Qualification Awards

  • IB Diploma
  • International General Certificate of Secondary Education

Language of Instruction

Chinese, English

School Type

Expatriate

Duration Established

31 Years

Student To Teacher Ratio

N/A

Academic Year

Primary (September-June), Mid (September-June), High (September-June)

Extra Languages offered

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Chinese Language Support

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School Bus

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Boarding Availability

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Scholarships

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About School

Mission & Vision

To nurture globally-minded individuals who embrace cultural diversity, critical thinking, and lifelong learning while fostering a compassionate and sustainable future.

Core Values

  • Respect
  • Responsibility
  • Integrity
  • Empathy
  • Innovation

Educational Philosophy

A bilingual, multicultural approach integrating Eastern and Western pedagogies. Features dual leadership (Chinese and Western principals) and co-teaching models to ensure balanced development of language, cognitive, and social skills. Emphasizes experiential learning, creativity, and character education through arts, sports, and community service.

  1. Dual Leadership System: Co-principals (one Chinese, one expatriate) collaborate to lead academic and cultural integration, fostering cross-cultural understanding .
  2. Bilingual & Bicultural Education: Integrates Eastern and Western educational philosophies, emphasizing bilingual proficiency (Chinese/English) and multicultural awareness .
  3. IB Curriculum & International Recognition: Offers IBDP, IGCSE, and Cambridge programs, ranked among China’s top international schools by Forbes and Hurun reports .
  4. Holistic Development: Focuses on character building, creativity, and 21st-century skills through collaborative learning communities and interdisciplinary programs .
  5. Experienced Faculty: 56% of teachers hold postgraduate degrees; dual-teacher model ensures tailored support for students .
  6. State-of-the-Art Facilities: Includes specialized labs, music halls, libraries with bilingual collections, and sports complexes .
  7. Global Community: Over 45 nationalities represented, promoting diversity and global citizenship .

1. IGCSE & IB Results

  • IGCSE 2024:

  • 10A/A* in Mathematics, Physics, Economics; 82% A-A* in EAL; 69% A-B* in Chinese as a Second Language.

  • Global Perspectives: 81% A-B* .

  • IB Diploma 2024:

  • Average score: 36 (vs. global 30).

  • 20% scored 40+, including 3 students with 45/45 (perfect score) .

  • 75% bilingual diplomas .

2. University Admissions (2023–2025)

  • Top Institutions:

  • UK: Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial College, UCL, LSE.

  • USA: Stanford, UC Berkeley, Boston University.

  • Asia: HKU, NUS, Seoul National University.

  • Canada: U of Toronto, UBC .

  • Notable Offers:

  • Oxford University: Biomedical Sciences (9% acceptance rate) .

  • Art Programs: RISD, Pratt Institute, School of the Art Institute of Chicago .

3. Academic Support

  • Personalized Learning: EAL/Chinese programs, advanced STEM courses (Robotics, Coding) .
  • University Guidance: Workshops, portfolio reviews, interview coaching .

4. Comparative Performance

  • IB Pass Rate: 100% (vs. global 79%).
  • Global Recognition: Ranked top Asian school for bilingual education .
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School Facilities

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