Yew Chung International School of Beijing

Yew Chung International School of Beijing (YCIS) is operated by Yew Chung Education Foundation (YCEF) which also has international schools in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Chongqing, and Silicon Valley USA. Registered in Hong Kong as an independent, Christian, non-profit, educational foundation, YCEF celebrated its 70th Anniversary in 2002-2003. Chung International School of Beijing (YCIS), which opened in 1995, fills an important educational need as the Beijing region continues its rapid development.

Address Honglingjin Park, No 5 Houbalizhuang, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100025, China Tel: (+86) 10 8583 3731 Fax: (+86) 10 8583 2734 bisinq@ycef.com www.ycef.com School Summary: international, UK, curricula. 400 students, 2-18 yrs

Yew Chung International School of Beijing is located on the eastern side of Beijing just off the fourth ring road in an area designated for international development. The school is located on the beautiful grounds of Honglingjin Park. A new dining hall, sports hall, and classroom building have recently been added to create a pleasant, high tech learning and teaching environment. Also recently completed was a new library, information technology room, and outdoor play area with treated playing surface.

The Yew Chung International School of Beijing international curriculum, used by all YCEF schools in mainland China and Hong Kong uses an international curriculum based on the National Curriculum for England. Instruction is conducted in English language. YCIS also offers the unique YCEF approach to Chinese language and culture for native and other language speakers. Each primary class has a western and Chinese teacher. The programme for character building draws on the best traditions of east and west. An extensive after-school activity programme is offered.

Students who complete BIS secondary school requirements receive a secondary school diploma. Those desiring external examinations may take IGCSE, ‘A’ Levels or AICE options. Graduates qualify for university entrance around the world. Students may also elect to take SAT or TOEFL.

The school year has three terms: August-December, January-March, and April-June. The school day runs from 08:00 to 15:00. Enrolment is open to all expatriate nationalities and is based on interview and school reports.