Yew Chung International School of Beijing (YCIS Beijing) has been providing the best of Eastern and Western education to children of foreign nationals since 1995. YEW CHUNG INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF BEIJING

About
Yew Chung International School of Beijing (YCIS Beijing) is an accredited K2-Year 13 international school for boys and girls, offering one of the most progressive programmes of international education in China, leading to university entrance. YCIS Beijing brings together the best of Eastern and Western educational philosophies, implemented through a bilingual Co-Teaching model. The school's unique international curriculum and multicultural approach to education is recognised globally, and sets the school apart within the international school arena. YCIS Beijing can accept admissions for students who themselves and their parent(s) hold a passport or permanent residency from a foreign country, Hong Kong, Macau or Taiwan.

History
Opened in 1995 and nestled within the scenic Honglingjin Park, with easy access to the Central Business District, YCIS Beijing accommodates over 850 Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary students from the rapidly expanding expatriate community.

Recent News
In 2012 YCIS Beijing was presented with the “Cambridge Award for Excellence in Education” to date the only international school in China to receive such an honour.

Accreditation & Authorisation
YCIS Beijing is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the National Centre for School Curriculum and Textbook Development (NCCT).

Our Secondary school is authorised as an accredited Cambridge International Examinations Centre and is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School.


KG-Y13 International Curriculum Programme:
•   Early Childhood Education, Early Years Foundation Stage, England
•   National Curriculum for England (Years K2 - Y11)
•   International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)
•   IB Diploma Programme (Years 12 &13)
•   Character Education Programme
•   Bilingual Education Programme (English/Chinese)
•   English as an Additional Language (EAL)
•   Chinese Language and Culture

Early Childhood Education (Kindergarten 2-4)
Our Early Childhood bilingual programme, featuring a unique YCIS Co-Teaching Model, places an emphasis on enquiry, constructing meaning and hands-on learning in a nurturing, caring environment. The programme is guided by the Early Years Foundation Stage Practice Guidance from England, which offers clear guidance for learning, based upon developmentally appropriate practice. It is an integrated curriculum with challenging activities covering a range of leaning areas rather than isolated subjects. The programme is supported with an integrated English and Chinese curriculum, which is adapted to fit the international setting and the needs of the children.

Primary / Elementary Education (Years 1-6)