Top International Schools in Beijing

Overview: IB PYP, IB MYP · 3–18 · CN¥148K–CN¥380.5K

The Western Academy of Beijing (WAB) is a leading non-profit international school in Beijing, founded in 1994 to serve the city's expatriate community. It enrolls approximately 1,400 students from 58+ countries and offers the full IB continuum — PYP, MYP, and DP — plus a WAB High School Diploma. WAB emphasizes inquiry-based, whole-child education in a diverse and inclusive environment with a student-to-teacher ratio of 1:8. The world-class campus spans approximately 100,000 sqm and features specialist buildings, science labs, three theaters, a sports dome 'Tiger L'Air', an indoor swimming pool, and seven dining venues. The school's mission is 'Connect, Inspire, Challenge: Make a Difference.'

Overview: IB PYP, IB MYP · 3–18 · CN¥155.8K–CN¥361.8K

The International School of Beijing (ISB) is a non-profit, IB World School founded in 1980, making it the oldest international school in Beijing. Located in the Shunyi District, ISB serves approximately 1,800 students from over 50 nationalities across Early Years through Grade 12. The school offers the full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) with a strong emphasis on STEAM, inquiry-based learning, and character development. As an internationally accredited institution recognized by CIS and NEASC, ISB provides a world-class education exclusively to foreign-passport holders in a purpose-built, modern campus.

Overview: British National Curriculum, IGCSE · 2–18 · CN¥228.6K–CN¥336K

AISL Harrow Beijing, established in 2005, is a prestigious British-curriculum international school in Beijing offering education from Early Years through Year 13. The school follows Harrow London's 450-year heritage, delivering Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level qualifications with a holistic, personalized approach. With approximately 900 students from 26 nationalities, the school balances academic excellence in science, humanities, arts, and sports with strong character development. Graduates consistently gain admission to world-leading universities including Oxford, Cambridge, and Ivy League institutions. The school motto 'Educational Excellence for Life and Leadership' encapsulates its mission to cultivate both knowledge and virtue.

Overview: A-Level, IB Diploma · 2–18 · CN¥239.6K–CN¥350.3K

The British School of Beijing, Shunyi (BSB Shunyi) is a leading international day school operated by Nord Anglia Education, serving approximately 1,500 students aged 18 months to 18 years from over 60 nationalities. The school delivers a personalised, challenging British-framework curriculum culminating in IGCSE and IB Diploma qualifications, consistently achieving an average IB score of 37 against a world average of 33. Situated in Beijing's Shunyi district, BSB Shunyi fosters a diverse, inclusive community that nurtures creative, resilient and academically excellent global citizens. The school is a member of COBIS and inspected under the BSO programme, reflecting its commitment to the highest British international school standards.

Overview: British National Curriculum, IGCSE · 2–18 · CN¥245K–CN¥373K

Dulwich College Beijing (DCB) is a leading private day school in Beijing for ages 3–18, offering a British-style curriculum (IGCSE and IB Diploma) with a dual-language early years program. Founded in 2005, the school has grown to over 1,600 students from 40+ nationalities, all holding non-Chinese passports. DCB consistently achieves outstanding exam results — including an IB average of 38.6 in 2025 with 100% pass rate — and places 100% of graduates in universities worldwide. The school's mission is for students to 'Live Worldwise,' becoming confident, compassionate, and future-ready global citizens through a balanced program of academics, arts, athletics, and service.

Overview: AP, IB Diploma · 5–18 · CN¥289.8K–CN¥324K

Keystone Academy is an innovative K–12 day and boarding school in Beijing's Shunyi district, offering a bilingual liberal arts education that blends Chinese and Western educational traditions. Founded in 2014, it now enrolls approximately 1,670 students from foundation year through Grade 12, taught in both English and Chinese. The school follows an inquiry-based approach in primary (IPC), the IB Middle Years Programme in Grades 6–10, and the IB Diploma Programme in Grades 11–12, delivering consistently outstanding IB results well above the global average. With a 1:8 student-teacher ratio, 200+ co-curricular activities, and a vibrant residential community, Keystone cultivates character, global-mindedness, and a deep sense of Chinese cultural identity.