3e International School is a Chinese National Curriculum / American Curriculum / British Curriculum / Singapore Curriculum school in Beijing, China. Founded in 2005. Annual tuition ranges from $30,470 to $34,114 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Partial tuition discount available for Elementary programme students, awarded based on space availability and admissions assessment results. Diplomatic passport holders may be eligible for a diplomatic discount. Fixed scholarship amounts are not publicly published; contact admissions for eligibility and application details.
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About
3e International School is a non-profit bilingual day school in Beijing's Chaoyang District, serving children aged 2–12 (Nursery through Grade 5) through a research-based dual-language immersion programme that splits each school day equally between English and Mandarin instruction. The elementary curriculum is aligned with the Chinese National Curriculum, US Common Core, British language frameworks, and Singapore Mathematics, supplemented by specialist classes in art, music, PE, and French. Founded in 2005 and funded by the Jonathan KS Choi Foundation, the school serves over 200 students from more than 20 countries.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Research-based dual-language immersion programme splitting each school day equally between English and Mandarin instruction. Curriculum informed by Chinese National Curriculum, US Common Core, British language frameworks, and Singapore Mathematics. Interactive scientific exhibits from the Exploratorium integrated into learning spaces. Non-profit school funded by the Jonathan KS Choi Foundation serving over 200 children from more than 20 countries.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grade 1 | RMB 247,200 |
| Grade 2 | RMB 247,200 |
| Grade 3 | RMB 247,200 |
| Grade 4 | RMB 247,200 |
| Grade 5 | RMB 247,200 |
| Nursery | RMB 220,800 |
| Kindergarten | RMB 220,800 |
| Pre-Kindergarten | RMB 220,800 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: RMB 220,800 - 247,200. Application fee: $386.
Admissions Process
- 1Review admissions pages and contact school; 2) Confirm child meets September 1 age cut-off and passport/visa eligibility; 3) Create OpenApply account and complete online application; 4) Pay non-refundable RMB 2,800 application fee and submit supporting documents (passport, visa, photo, hukou if applicable); 5) Attend admissions interview and assessment (Elementary applicants require previous school records); 6) Disclose any SEN needs early for case-by-case evaluation; 7) Receive offer based on space availability and complete enrolment contract and deposit; 8) Complete health/enrolment forms, communicate medical information, and arrange bus stop if needed.
Admissions Details
Applications are accepted throughout the year and spaces are offered based on availability. No formal public waitlist procedure is published. Families unable to secure a place are advised to contact admissions to enquire about an internal wait pool.
School Day
Approximately 8:30–4:30: English classes 8:30–11:30, lunch/outdoor time 11:30–12:30 (with naps for Nursery and younger Pre-K), Chinese classes 12:30–15:30, and optional after-school activities 15:30–16:30.
Student Life
Chartwells provides snacks and lunch with Western and Asian meal options. In the Kindergarten campus meals are served in classrooms; in the Elementary campus meals are eaten in the cafeteria with staff assistance. An annual meal fee of RMB 9,935 applies for the 2025–2026 academic year.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Social and emotional development is integrated into classroom learning through an Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Skills curriculum strand. The school runs family events and parent TeaTalk sessions to strengthen home-school partnership in supporting children's wellbeing. No dedicated mental health counsellor or standalone mental health policy is publicly specified.
The school conducts thorough background, reference and police checks prior to confirming employment. Physical safety measures include purpose-built campuses, age-appropriate play areas, and a centralised air filtration system. No standalone safeguarding policy document is published on the school's public website.
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School Background
Non-profit organization funded through the Jonathan KS Choi Foundation and student tuition.