NAS Beijing Shunyi, International School in Beijing

• Location: Shunyi District, Beijing, China,
• Language of instruction: English, Chinese,
• Type of studying: mixed.

NAS Beijing Shunyi is an international bilingual school covering all levels of secondary education: from elementary to graduating classes. Children aged 6 to 18 study here.

NAS Beijing Shunyi is one of the leading international schools in China. Located in the Shunyi district of Beijing, NAS Beijing Shunyi offers students a wide range of benefits and opportunities: from bilingual education in English and Chinese, comprehensive support from qualified teachers to diverse extracurricular activities, accommodation services and proximity to the city's cultural and entertainment facilities. Students are always supervised by teachers whose goal is to reveal their talents and strengths, and provide phased and effective preparation for entering leading colleges and universities around the world.

NAS Beijing Shunyi collaborates with several major educational centers, such as Massachusetts Institute of Technology, UNICEF and The Juilliard School, allowing its students to receive exceptionally high-quality preparation in art, STEAM, sports and research. Competitive skills that they acquire in electives will be an advantage in continuing their academic path at higher institutions, allowing them to broaden their horizons, «find» their favorite activity.

Intensive preparation goes beyond the classroom, added with a variety of electives, individual sessions with teachers, and consultations with academic specialists. In the process of preparing for exams, high school students can expect support from qualified career service staff who will help not only succeed at graduation but also prepare for entering the desired college or university.

NAS Beijing Shunyi offers programs at three academic levels:

• Elementary — ages 6 to 12,
• Middle School — ages 13 to 15,
• High School — ages 16 to 18.

In comfortable small residences, boys and girls live separately, occupying four-bed rooms with a bathroom. A flexible accommodation format allows you to choose the number of days students will stay on campus: five or seven days a week. The rooms are fully furnished: each has personal beds, workspaces and wardrobes for storing things. Access to the residential building and premises is organized using a key card, and the safety of residents — with round-the-clock staff support, video surveillance, and special storage areas for personal belongings.

A wide variety of Chinese and international cuisine is served daily in the dining hall. Students can arrange for meals and order dishes in advance — the menu is published on the official website a week before it comes into effect. If they wish, students may bring packed lunches and snacks from home.

Students of NAS Beijing Shunyi dedicate their free time from studies to various extracurricular activities: sports competitions, creative contests, parties, scientific seminars and many other events are regularly organized on campus.

Sport is represented by a variety of team and paired sports, including basketball, swimming, football and athletics. National teams participate in school and regional competitions, earning awards and external scholarships.

The Center for Performing Arts includes specialized studios, rehearsal rooms and a performance hall where group and individual lessons in musical instruments, dance training, acting workshops, painting, design and other thematic clubs are held.

Every year, NAS Beijing Shunyi organizes trips during which students can enjoy the natural beauty of the visited region, explore its attractions, and learn about its cultural features. In recent years, pupils have been to Tanzania and South China, where they studied sustainable development, the environment and methods for its preservation.

• Bilingual education with native speaker teachers: from 50 to 70% of classes are conducted in English,
• Student-to-teacher ratio — 10:1,
• Average class size — 24-26 students,
• Accreditation by national and international educational organizations,
• Cooperation with leading academic institutions in the fields of sports, arts, exact sciences and environment: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, UNICEF, The Juilliard School and others.

The bright and spacious NAS Beijing Shunyi campus covers 53 acres and is located in the Shunyi district of Beijing. The infrastructure includes dozens of educational and administrative facilities, as well as sports and recreational facilities:

• Lecture halls with interactive whiteboards,
• Specialized laboratories with materials and equipment for experiments and project work,
• Indoor multi-functional stadium for various team sports,
• 25-meter heated swimming pool,
• Center for Performing Arts with a theater hall and rehearsal studios,
• Learning Resource Center with a library, reading rooms and classrooms for additional studies,
• Large dining hall,
• Walking green areas, rooftop garden,
• Playgrounds.

The academic year is divided into two semesters:

• Autumn: September-February,
• Spring: March-July.

Classes are organized on weekdays, rest — on weekends, during national and international holidays, during seasonal vacations: in winter and summer.

Approximate list of additional expenses includes:

• Registration and administrative fees,
• Accommodation and meals,
• Personal educational materials,
• Individual lessons,
• School transportation,
• Some extracurricular activities,
• Medical insurance,
• Personal expenses.

Applicants need to fill out an online form, submit documents and pay registration fees, after which they will be invited for an interview, entrance tests in English and mathematics. Based on the results of the conversation, the admissions committee sends official letters of acceptance, detailed instructions on arrival at the campus and the start of studying.

Comprehensive academic and extracurricular preparation, along with all-round support from teachers, provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to become competitive applicants to leading colleges and universities around the world.

All foreign candidates must have a passport, health insurance, a visa or residence permit, and provide academic certificates and transcripts from their previous place of study. Depending on the age and grade to which the applicant is applying, the requirements will vary: the older the future student, the higher the level of English/Chinese proficiency and overall academic preparation should be.

NAS Beijing Shunyi offers the Cloud Leopard Scholarship, which takes into account several aspects: academic excellence, outstanding STEAM achievements, distinctions in visual or performing arts, and sports. The award will cover part of tuition fees and motivate students to achieve even greater success in their favorite field.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision