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)
The YCIS Primary international curriculum has learning objectives from the National Curriculum for England (NCE), known as Key Stages 1 and 2. The programme incorporates both Western and Eastern teaching through the Co-Teaching model. The school offers students a truly multicultural learning environment where linguistic skills in both English and Chinese are applied a range of learning topics of enquiry. Core subjects include:
• Character Education
• English and Chinese Languages
• Mathematics
• Science
• Information & Communication Technology (ICT)
• Design & Technology (D&T)
• Geography, History
• Music
• Art & Design
• Physical Education
Secondary Education (Years 7-13)
Within the Secondary Education at YCIS is an internationally authorised curriculum leading to university entrance examinations. The Secondary International Curriculum consists of a Character Education Programme, The National Curriculum for England, The International General Certificate for Secondary Education (IGCSE), The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), and a Chinese language and culture curriculum. The syllabus sets out the actions, concepts, knowledge, skills and understandings of what will be taught, and key targets for learning and assessment. English and Mandarin (Chinese language) are the medium of instruction. Years 7-9 experience a challenging holistic programme with a variety of subjects, projects, school trips and events. It builds upon the Primary and prepares the students for the IGCSE exams. It provides a broad study syllabus drawing upon five subject areas: Languages, Humanities, Social Sciences, Mathematics and Creative, Technical and Vocational. Students take a combination of core subjects and choose a number of optional subjects. Within the curriculum, there is a balance of theoretical knowledge and practical experiences, including field trips and charity events. International examinations are taken at the end of Year 11. In 2012, YCIS became the first and only school to receive the ‘Cambridge Award for Excellence in Education’ awarded by Cambridge International Examinations to acknowledge consistent years of world class IGCSE results including several ‘Top in the World’ and ‘Top in China’ IGCSE awards across difficult subjects. Years 12-13 prepare for university through the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. It is the most widespread international course of study for secondary students. The IB Diploma Programme is a two-year course for 16-19 year-olds. It is a well-recognised qualification for entry to most universities around the world. It consists of six subject groupings for students to select: Languages x 2, Mathematics, Sciences, Arts and Humanities. Students also need to complete Extended Essays, a Theory of Knowledge course (TOK), and a Creativity, Action and Service programme (CAS). Every year, students from YCIS are accepted to prestigious universities such as University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, MIT and Princeton. Secondary School Subjects include:
• Character Education (Personal and Social Values and Emotional Education)
• Art & Design
• English Language, Chinese Language & Chinese Culture, Korean
• Design & Technology (D&T)
• Economics, Business Studies, Enterprise
• Global Perspectives, Global Politics
• Information & Communication Technology (ICT), Computer Science
• Humanities, History, Geography, Theory of Knowledge
• Mathematics
• Music (general), Drama, Orchestra, Choir
• Physical Education and General Sports
• Psychology
• Science (general), Coordinated Science, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Systems and Societies, Physics
Chinese Curriculum
Yew Chung International School of Beijing places great emphasis on the acquisition of the Chinese language (Mandarin), an increasingly important world language. In order to foster a deeper understanding of the language, students are also required to study Chinese culture. Students learn to read, write and speak fluently in Mandarin through curricula tailored for both native and non-native English speakers. These courses run from Kindergarten all the way through to Secondary School and help students attain a strong command of the Chinese language after two to three years. Character Education
The Character Education Programme at YCIS Beijing is a vital component across all year levels within the school. The programme focuses on developing students as individuals with good character and high moral standard. Positive character traits such as perseverance, kindness and diligence and respect are examples of these traits and are studied within Character Education assemblies and classes in the form of role-plays, analysis of common moral situations and project. Using such everyday situations and real stories, topics of personal and social development, character building, morality and ethics are combined with global perspectives. In addition, YCIS has its own charity, ‘Seeds of Hope’, a charity that builds schools for less fortunate children in rural areas of China. So far, 3 schools have been built to provide education opportunities to local migrant children. The schools are supported by YCIS and students and teachers visit every year. ‘Seeds of Hope’ fundraisers and events are organised and participated in by the whole YCIS community throughout the year. It is through serving the local community and having a charitable heart that the students who attend YCIS will grow up into not only future leaders, but leaders who care deeply about society.
