British schools in Beijing are a great choice for both local and expat families as they offer globally recognized curricula, outstanding academics plus a nurturing environment for children. Discover our selection of the best British schools in Beijing, including reviews, fees, and why families choose them.
Why families choose a British school in Beijing?
British education has achieved a strong reputation for quality, and is recognised and respected around the world.
The National Curriculum of England - also commonly referred to as the "UK Curriculum" or "British Curriculum" - enjoys very high popularity. According to research by The International School Consultancy, there are over 3'300 schools (as of March 2017) offering the UK curriculum making it the most demanded curriculum across all international schools around the world.
The British curriculum is a very structured curriculum and one of the huge benefits is how transferable it is _ students can move seamlessly from country to country or back to the UK.
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Beijing is one of the world's most populous capital cities. ChinaÕs capital has history stretching back 3 millennia. As a city combining both modern and traditional architecture, Beijing is an ever-changing megacity rich in history but also truly modern, exemplified in its global influence in politics, business & economy, education, history, culture, language, music, sporting, architecture, civilization, fashion, art, entertainment, innovation and technology. In 2015, 52 companies of the Fortune Global 500 company headquarters were located in Beijing, more than any other city in the world.
Top rated British schools in Beijing 2025
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2025Keystone Academy
5 reviewsBeijing - ChinaInternational School - Boarding Schoolfrom 250000 to 387500 cnyKeystone Academy is an innovative and unique school in China and the world.
Why parents choose this schoolChinese EnglishAmerican Curriculum International Baccalaureate -
2025International School of Beijing
4 reviewsBeijing - ChinaInternational Schoolfrom 232800 to 333300 cnyWith a non-profit model, research-based approach to education, and world-class facilities on our beautiful campus, ISB ensures our students can achieve impressive outcomes and discover their passions.Why parents choose this schoolChinese EnglishAmerican Curriculum International BaccalaureateADHD Autism Dyslexia Intellectual Giftedness
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2025Suzhou Singapore International School
2 reviewsSuzhou - JiangsuInternational Schoolfrom 78000 to 243000 cnyFounded in 1996, Suzhou Singapore International School (SSIS) is a fully authorized IB World School as well as the first and largest international school in Suzhou, China.Why parents choose this schoolChinese English French German Japanese Korean SpanishGerman Curriculum International Baccalaureate -
2025Yew Chung International School of Shanghai
0 reviewsShanghai - ChinaInternational Schoolfrom 163600 to 359100 cnyYCIS Shanghai marks our first footprint in the Chinese mainland. Over the past 30 years, the school has expanded with six campuses across Puxi, Pudong and Lingang, offering a unique education pathway and competitive international curriculum for expatriate children aged 2 – 18.Why parents choose this schoolBilingual Chinese English SpanishAmerican Curriculum British Curriculum Cambridge Curriculum OtherIntellectual Giftedness -
2025Nord Anglia International School Shanghai, Pudong
0 reviewsPudong - ShanghaiInternational Schoolfrom 131193 to 375196 cnyFor over 20 years, NAIS Pudong has welcomed our students into a diverse international community, motivating them to achieve the best academic results and to attend the top universities in the world.Why parents choose this schoolChinese EnglishBritish Curriculum International Baccalaureate -
2025The Western International School of Shanghai (WISS)
5 reviewsShanghai - ChinaInternational Schoolfrom 161975 to 275600 cnyThe Western International School of Shanghai (WISS) is a forward-looking school that has been inspiring young people from around the world since 2006.Why parents choose this schoolInternational Baccalaureate -
2025Hong Kong International School
2 reviewsHong Kong Island - Hong KongInternational Schoolfrom 211400 to 243400 hkdHong Kong International School (HKIS) is a leading private co-educational college preparatory school for students from Reception One (pre-kindergarten) to Grade 12. Since 1966, HKIS has provided an exceptional educational environment grounded in the Christian faith. We know that students learn best when they are in charge of how they learn. Our American-style program permits […]
Why parents choose this schoolAmerican Curriculum
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How much do British schools in Beijing cost?
According to World Schools data, the yearly tuition fee for British schools in ranges between $22600 and $28800. However, the cost varies significantly depending on various factors such as the school curriculum, extracurricular activities, location, and facilities, and can go up to $45400.
The average yearly cost is $26800, around $2700 per month, and can go up to the maximum monthly cost of $4600.
Additionally, most schools will also charge a one-time registration fee, and you also need to count an extra budget during the year for extracurricular trips, holiday camps, etc.
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Parent and Student Reviews of British schools in Beijing
- Flat out the best college prep I could have ever imagined. While my new friends and classmates were struggling through the first few weeks and months of engineering at a top university, I felt right at home with the rigor of the IB Programme. I’m also thankful for the CAS program that pushed me to explore new things and encouraged me to live a more balanced lifestyle.Written June 8, 2023
- ISB prepped me most for my current career by creating constant opportunities to interact with new people and places through APAC and China Studies trips, and forcing me to work and make friends with an ever-changing international group from a wide variety of cultural, economic and linguistic backgrounds.Written June 8, 2023
- Being at ISB has allowed me to develop my skills in learning new technologies and comfortably incorporating them in my work flow. Combine that with all the different nationalities and cultural backgrounds in the classroom, it became very clear to me I was in a very special place and well-positioned for the global economy.Written June 8, 2023
- ISB provided me with a solid academic foundation and eye-opening international experiences through my participation at THIMUN and BEIMUN events. I was able to handle my undergraduate and graduate classes with relative ease thanks to the rigor of the IB curriculum at ISB, which then positioned me well to pursue a career in international developmentWritten June 8, 2023
- I chose Keystone because of its bold missionblending three type of educational traditions-Eastern, Western and International in order to create a new world school that is guided by Chinese Confucian values.Written February 25, 2023
- Keystone organizes every activiy with heart, quality and depth. These are invaluable assets for both children and parents.Written February 25, 2023
- All of the teachers at Keystone are so passionate about their subjects! I find that so unqiue and interesting!Written February 25, 2023
- I have definitely become more extroverted since arriving at Keystone and I’m proud of myself because I’ve done things I never thought I would do before.Written February 25, 2023
- This has been one of the best decisions that I have made. By choosing to attend this school that I know will help prepare me for my future.Written February 25, 2023
- Flat out the best college prep I could have ever imagined. While my new friends and classmates were struggling through the first few weeks and months of engineering at a top university, I felt right at home with the rigor of the IB Programme. I’m also thankful for the CAS program that pushed me to explore new things and encouraged me to live a more balanced lifestyle.Written June 8, 2023
- ISB prepped me most for my current career by creating constant opportunities to interact with new people and places through APAC and China Studies trips, and forcing me to work and make friends with an ever-changing international group from a wide variety of cultural, economic and linguistic backgrounds.Written June 8, 2023
- Being at ISB has allowed me to develop my skills in learning new technologies and comfortably incorporating them in my work flow. Combine that with all the different nationalities and cultural backgrounds in the classroom, it became very clear to me I was in a very special place and well-positioned for the global economy.Written June 8, 2023
- ISB provided me with a solid academic foundation and eye-opening international experiences through my participation at THIMUN and BEIMUN events. I was able to handle my undergraduate and graduate classes with relative ease thanks to the rigor of the IB curriculum at ISB, which then positioned me well to pursue a career in international developmentWritten June 8, 2023
- I chose Keystone because of its bold missionblending three type of educational traditions-Eastern, Western and International in order to create a new world school that is guided by Chinese Confucian values.Written February 25, 2023
- Keystone organizes every activiy with heart, quality and depth. These are invaluable assets for both children and parents.Written February 25, 2023
- All of the teachers at Keystone are so passionate about their subjects! I find that so unqiue and interesting!Written February 25, 2023
- I have definitely become more extroverted since arriving at Keystone and I’m proud of myself because I’ve done things I never thought I would do before.Written February 25, 2023
- This has been one of the best decisions that I have made. By choosing to attend this school that I know will help prepare me for my future.Written February 25, 2023