Swiss School Beijing
International School in Beijing
Quick answer
Swiss School Beijing is an international school serving expat families in Beijing, with notably small class sizes averaging 12 students. Well-suited to budget-conscious families. At $3,900–$6,316/year, it sits below the Beijing average — offering strong value.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Other taught at Swiss School Beijing.
- Tuition: $3,900–$6,316/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 12 (max 19) Beijing international school · 50 students total.
- 5 nationalities top: German.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 15 school day starts at 8.30am.
50
5 (German)
12 avg / 19 max
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About Swiss School Beijing
The Swiss School Beijing, located on the campus of the prestigious Western Academy of Beijing, offers a German education EY3-G9, with possibility to enroll in WAB ib HS program G10-G12. EY3-G5 the school follows the Swiss-German curriculum Lehrplan21, where students learn in mixed-age classes, focusing on holistic learning and personal development in a multicultural environment. G6-G9 students join a hybrid program Swiss School-WAB with Swiss Curriculum and ib curriculum. G10-G12 possibility to enroll in WAB ib HS program.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $3,900 – $6,316 |
| Annual tuition (local) | 元205000-元332000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $7,408(+45%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $8,908 |
| Cost position in Beijing | 40th percentile(mid-range) |
Other
Elementary School: Daily Chinese lessons JG1-G5, weekly (G2) and biweekly (G3-G5) English lessons, immersive English JG1-G5, French G5. Middle School: French, Spanish and Chinese Home Language (Community Languages Program - self paid): options - Dutch, Swedish, German
unknown
No
8.30am – 3.20pm
Yes. Snacks and Lunch available. Microwaves available. Lunch cost: ECC (EY3-EY4) 24rmb, JG1-G5 34rmb, G6 up: 35-39rmb
No. Microwaves available for home lunch. We are a nut free school.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Beijing
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Less diverse
Common: German
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