Keystone Academy
International School in Beijing
Quick answer
Keystone Academy offers a multi-track IB and American programme, as a large campus with 1,596 students. Well-suited to budget-conscious and boarding families. Tuition of $5,327–$8,090/year is in line with Beijing averages. The student body draws from 25 nationalities.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, American taught at Keystone Academy.
- Tuition: $5,327–$8,090/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 18 (max 18) Beijing international school · 1,596 students total.
- 25 nationalities top: Chinese.
- Ages: Ages 5 to 18 school day starts at 8:00.
1,596
25 (Chinese)
18 avg / 18 max
Available
About Keystone Academy
Keystone Academy is an innovative and unique school in China and the world. It draws from Chinese, American and International learning traditions and weaves them into a powerful bilingual education model. It is truly one-of-its kind in China.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $5,327 – $8,090 |
| Annual tuition (local) | 元280000-元425250 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $9,709(+45%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $11,209 |
| Cost position in Beijing | 80th percentile(premium tier) |
IB, American
IB Diploma
The highest diploma score of class 2020 is 45; The average diploma score is 33.48
Chinese and English.
Keystone offers special needs programs by CSD (Center of Student Development) Department.
Yes.
CSL and ESL classes offered to students.
8:00 – 15:30
Yes.
Yes.
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Beijing
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: Chinese
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