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Beijng International School (BISS)
This is a multicultural, coeducational day school with students drawn from some 50 countries at its kindergarten up to Grade 12. The school is known for its policy of providing appropriate educational opportunities to help students develop relative to their age, aptitude and proficiency in spoken and written English, and in the attainment of their full potential. The school "vision" is for students to achieve the four primary goals of personal growth, social responsibility, social justice in a holistic manner, and overall development.
Tuition: Kindergarten US$13,500
Grades 1-5 $16,500
Grades 6-8 $17,600 Grades 9-12 $19,800
No.17, Area 4, Anzhen Xili, Chaoyang District.
Tel: 6443-3151;
Fax: 6443-3156.
Website: www.biss.com.cn

Beijing Zhongguancun International School (BZIS)
This is a newly opened private English-language co-educational day school for Beijing's expatriate community and Chinese children from overseas. Its aim is to give students an international perspective, with each child learning in a caring and positive teaching environment. BZIS teaching is also structured to produce students with the so-called "Right Stuff" for success in the 21st century resourceful and respectable graduates able to work together for the general good.
Tuition: Kindergarten US$10,000/year
Elementary school $15,000/year
Middle school $16,900/year
Application Fee: $200
Taiyangyunan, Dazhongsi, Haidian District.
Tel: 8205-0777.
Website:www.bzis2002.com

Fang Cao Di Primary Schoo
Fang Cao Di, which translates as fields of fragrant grass, is a government-run primary school for international students. Over the past 40 years it has taught countless children, most of whom now make their mark the world over. A complete range of courses is offered, including in Chinese, English, computers and artworks. Emphasis is on enhancing pupilsÕ basic ability and talents to produce a rounded graduate. Also offered are spare-time classes that further foster a pupil's special skills and draw out his or her main characteristics.
Tuition: Grade one 30,000 yuan
Grade 2-6 10,000 yuan.
Ritan Beilu, Chaoyang District.
Tel: 6507-2430.
Website: www.fce.com.cn

International School of Beijing - Shuny
Located only three minutes' walk from popular residential villas, this English-language day school teaches more than 1,300 students from more than 50 countries. ISB is proud to be recognized locally and internationally as a school that provides a well-rounded educational experience to every student. Its special programs include a model United Nations, China Studies, Performing Arts, Fine Arts, and Athletics.
Tuition: From US$14,000 to $20,960.
10 An Hua Dajie, Shunyi District
Tel: 8046-2345;
Fax: 8046-2001.
Website:www.isb.bj.edu.cn

Lido Kindergarten Beijing
Opened in 1987, this kindergarten caters to infants aged 12 months to six years. Formal teaching is in English, embracing the ABC, basic arithmetic and reading, and various cultural activities. Course material reflects the multicultural make-up of the students and often incorporates key phrases used in several languages. Additional classes in English and Chinese language skills, music and ballet are also available.
Tuition: Half Day Nursery 57,132 yuan
Full Day Pre-K3 72,036 yuan
Full Day Pre-K4 74,520 yuan
Kindergarten 86,940 yuan
Jichang Lu, Jiangtai Lu.
Tel: 6437-6688, ext. 1640.
Website:www.lidoplace.com

Western Academy of Beijing (WAB)
Offering a quality international curriculum for students from Nursery level to Grade 8 within a challenging and caring environment, WAB is dually accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and the European Council of International Schools. This acknowledged outstanding new school supports a wide range of programs, and offers students numerous opportunities. WAB is a leading school in the integration of information technology (IT), and has hundreds of laptop computers operating on its own wireless network.
Tuition: Nursery US$8,135
Pre-Kindergarten $12,755
Kindergarten $13,595
Grades 1-5 $13,595
Grades 6-8 $14,015
Capital Levy: $1,200-4,200
10 Lai Guang Ying Dong Lu, Chaoyang District.
Tel: 8456-4155.
Website: www.wab.edu