Daystar Academy is a IB Primary Years Programme / IB Middle Years Programme / IB Diploma Programme / IB school in Beijing, China. Founded in 1997. Annual tuition ranges from $40 to $19,100 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Scholarships Available
Daystar Access Scholarship for domestic High School students reduces tuition from $21,600 to $15,500 for the 2026–27 year. Need-based tuition adjustments are available for approximately 60% of K–12 students, administered through FACTS (Estimated Family Contribution; $40 processing fee). Priority given to students entering Kindergarten and Grade 9.
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About
Daystar Academy is a private, coeducational day school located in Beijing, China, authorized as an IB World School since March 2018. The school offers the complete continuum of International Baccalaureate programmes—Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme—with instruction in both English and Chinese. Serving the international community in Beijing, Daystar Academy provides a comprehensive international education grounded in IB philosophy and pedagogy.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Daystar Academy is a Christian IB World School offering the full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) from Preschool through Grade 12 in Chicago's South Loop. Tuition is all-inclusive (supplies, excursions, technology, electives, overnight expeditions, and international travel). Approximately 60% of families receive financial aid through the Daystar Foundation. The school emphasises intercultural understanding, service, and real-world learning.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grades 6–8 | USD 19,100 |
| Grades 9–12 | USD 15,500 |
| Kindergarten–Grade 5 | USD 17,700 |
| Preschool 5 (Full-day) | USD 17,700 |
| Preschool 5 (Half-day) | USD 12,100 |
Original currency: USD 40 - 19,100. Application fee: $60.
Admissions Process
- 1Begin the online application via the admissions portal (includes a $60 non-refundable application fee). After submission, the admissions team contacts the family to discuss next steps, which may include a tour or shadow day.
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Student Life
Lunch and a snack are brought from home.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental wellbeing is supported through emotional support embedded in academics; robust post-secondary counseling helps students plan for college and career.
Secure entrances, visitor check-ins, and thorough staff background checks ensure physical security; teachers are trained in Responsive Classroom to foster social and emotional safety.
Student Demographics
School Background
private
Christian (ecumenical)