HD Beijing School is a IBDP school in Beijing, China. Founded in 2017. Annual tuition ranges from $29,120 to $41,720 USD.
Location & Getting There
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About
HD Beijing School is a co-educational day school located in the Chaoyang District of Beijing, China, set near East Jinzhan Forest Park. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) and provides instruction in both English and Chinese. It serves students from age 3 to 16.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
HD Beijing is a full-time bilingual K–12 school blending the Chinese national curriculum with international approaches including Cambridge IGCSE, A-Levels and IB Diploma. The school operates a dual-immersion 'tight three' model with an expert Chinese teacher, native English homeroom teacher and bilingual teaching assistant in each classroom. It offers two campuses in Chaoyang District, a four-house system, STEAM integration, and a structured mentoring programme for secondary students.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grade 1 | RMB 248,000 |
| Grade 2 | RMB 248,000 |
| Grade 3 | RMB 248,000 |
| Grade 4 | RMB 248,000 |
| Grade 5 | RMB 248,000 |
| Grade 6 | RMB 258,000 |
| Grade 7 | RMB 258,000 |
| Grade 8 | RMB 258,000 |
| Grade 9 | RMB 258,000 |
| Grade 10 | RMB 258,000 |
| Kindergarten | RMB 208,000 |
| Grade 11 (IBDP) | RMB 298,000 |
| Grade 12 (IBDP) | RMB 298,000 |
| Grade 11 (A-Level) | RMB 278,000 |
| Grade 12 (A-Level) | RMB 278,000 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: RMB 208,000 - 298,000. Application fee: $280.
Admissions Process
- 1Attend an information session or campus visit by contacting the Admissions Office. 2) Complete the online application and pay the RMB 2,000 non-refundable application fee. 3) Student assessment including English/Chinese speaking and listening checks, non-verbal reasoning tests, and subject-based assessments for Year 2+. 4) Parent interview, usually on the same day as the student assessment. 5) Admissions Committee decision communicated by email/phone; if more candidates than places, applicants placed on waitlist. 6) Confirm placement by signing parent agreements and paying invoiced fees by the deadline.
Admissions Details
The school operates a waiting list. When there are more qualifying candidates than available places, students are placed on a waiting list and informed by the Admissions Office. Places open as offers are declined or vacancies arise. Unsuccessful candidates may re-interview after one academic year. Parents on the waitlist should maintain up-to-date contact details and be ready to accept and pay for a place at short notice.
School Day
The school day runs from 08:25 to 15:50, followed by extracurricular activity (ECA) time from 16:00 to 17:00.
Student Life
HD Beijing School operates a four-house system: Dragon, Phoenix, Gryphon, and Centaur. Students earn house credits through activities, and House Nights are held for secondary school boarding students.
A formal suit inspired by traditional British style is worn on Mondays in Kindergarten and Primary School, and throughout the week in Secondary School. PE wear is required for PE lessons and House t-shirts are worn during House activities. Uniforms use high-quality natural materials (wool and cotton) and are ordered through the WeStore app.
Catering is provided by Summers Catering Company with high-quality lunch and snacks. Allergic and vegetarian menus are available. Meal costs are approximately RMB 4,160 per semester.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
The school provides daily mentor check-ins and weekly mentor classes addressing social-emotional topics and emotion management. College counselling serves as an emotional support resource for older students. Parent workshops on family education and childhood psychology are offered. An on-site Medical Room is staffed by qualified nurses who manage injuries, medication and parent contact.
Campus safeguarding measures include controlled entry with security staff and visitor sign-in/visitor passes, a requirement for pick-up cards, morning health checks, an on-site Medical Room with qualified nurses, and published emergency and evacuation procedures. Additional operational measures include bus route safety, food-safety arrangements with a catering supplier, class isolation protocols for infectious disease, and an air-pollution response plan.
Student Demographics
School Background
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