FAQ

Yew Chung International School of Beijing combines the best of Eastern and Western cultures by promoting fluency in two major world languages, creating a truly multicultural and bilingual learning environment, and by providing excellent role models through our Co-Teacher and Co-Principal models. The Yew Chung international curriculum and philosophy equips children not only to become well-rounded, but also transforms them into global-minded, competitive, appreciative, and caring global citizens.

YCIS Beijing is one of only five international schools in China to hold the prestigious joint accreditations through Council of International Schools (CIS), New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and National Centre for School Curriculum and Textbook Development (NCCT). YCIS Beijing is also authorised to offer IGCSE, IBDP, and it is the only international school in China to receive the Cambridge Award for Excellence in Education from the University of Cambridge International Examinations.

Our teachers are fully qualified and come from over 20 different countries. In most cases, our Western teachers are from countries/regions such as England, the United States, Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, and Scotland. We also have teachers from our host country of mainland China as part of our unique Co-Teaching programme.

Both our Western and Chinese teachers are required to have undergraduate degrees and teaching certificates or degrees from their respective countries, as well as at least two years of teaching experience.

School hours depend on the programme the students attend. The following is a breakdown of school hours:
K2 half-day: 8-11.30 a.m.
K2-4 full-day: 8 a.m. - 3.15 p.m.
Year 1-13: 8 a.m. - 3.15 p.m.

• Early Childhood Education (K2-K4): our learning approach is fully bilingual and based on The Early Years Foundation Stage from England.
• Primary and Lower Secondary (Y1-Y9): an internationalised version of the National Curriculum for England infused with Chinese language and culture lessons, violin instruction, and Character Education.
• Secondary (Y10-Y11): International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE).
• Secondary (Y12-Y13): International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB).

Yes, for students in Year 1 and above, YCIS Beijing offers a wide range of Co-curricular activities two afternoons per week. Some examples of activities that have been offered are soccer, basketball, floor hockey, inline skating, Chinese cultural crafts, Lego technology and many more. Many of these activities are free, but some have a cost involved when outside experts come onto campus.

Yes, all students are required to wear the approved school uniform every day.