Canadian International School of Beijing is a IB Diploma / IB MYP / IB PYP school in Beijing, China. Founded in 2005. It serves 1,093 students for students aged 2–18. Annual tuition ranges from $18,699 to $46,478 USD.
Explore This School
Location & Getting There
NanaSays Scorecard
Key Details
Scholarships Available
CISB runs an internal Scholarship and Bobcat Grants programme primarily for current students. For 2025–2026, up to RMB 3,000,000 allocated. Categories include Academic Scholarships (up to RMB 200,000 for IB/NB Diploma students; RMB 100,000 for Grades 9–12), CISB Excellence Scholarships (Leadership, STEM, Arts), and Bobcat Grants (up to RMB 5,000 per student per trip). Awards applied as tuition credit.
Key facts
About
Canadian International School of Beijing is a private, coeducational international school in Beijing's Chaoyang District authorized by the IB since 2009 to offer the Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes in English. The school provides mixed boarding facilities for the Diploma Programme and day facilities for younger students, serving the international community in China.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Full IB continuum from early childhood through diploma; English-language instruction; located in the international district of Beijing (Chaoyang).
Fees & Financials
Original currency: RMB 135,500 - 336,800. Application fee: $276.
Admissions Process
- 1Inquiry via OpenApply portal or contact Admissions by email/phone. 2) On-campus visit or virtual meeting. 3) Submit application via OpenApply with required documents and RMB 2,000 application fee. 4) Assessment (WIDA English proficiency test), observation and interview. 5) Decision within 1–3 working days (5–7 during peak); rolling admissions with placement subject to seat availability.
Admissions Details
CISB operates a waitlist when a grade is full. Places offered in strict chronological order by application completion date. Priority given to Canadian Embassy staff, CISB alumni/returning students, and siblings of current students.
School Day
Buses arrive around 8:00–8:10 a.m.; regular dismissal is mid/late afternoon. Buses depart at approximately 3:45 p.m. Monday–Thursday and 2:45 p.m. on Friday. A later bus for after-school activities departs around 4:45 p.m. Monday–Thursday and 3:45 p.m. Friday.
Student Life
All students wear CISB school uniforms while on campus. Uniforms and CISB merchandise are available through the CISB Online Uniform Shop, stocking all uniform articles including athletic wear.
The CISB cafeteria is operated by Sodexo, providing healthy, balanced meals prepared onsite. A diverse menu includes Western and Chinese-inspired dishes. Students use a smart card for food services, with balances managed via WeChat or in person.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
CISB employs school counsellors and psychologists providing one-to-one and group counselling, workshops, stress-management and meditation sessions across all school levels. Counsellors are trained in CBT and ASIST approaches, and work with teachers, parents and external specialists including occupational therapists, speech and language therapists and clinical psychologists.
CISB publishes a detailed Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy (effective February 2025, revised May 2025) naming Designated Safeguarding Lead David Bremner and Deputy DSL Hisham Farghaly. All staff are trained and required to report concerns. Policy aligns with Chinese law and international best practice.
Student Demographics
School Background
private