Keystone Academy is a IB Middle Years Programme / IB Diploma Programme / IB school in Beijing, China. Founded in 2014. Annual tuition ranges from $39,993 to $44,705 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Keystone offers merit-based scholarships (including named 'Scholar' awards) and need-based financial aid. Applicants must submit a separate scholarship form alongside the standard admissions application. Financial aid is limited, awarded annually on demonstrated need, and managed by the Admissions Office. Contact [email protected] for current deadlines, required documents, and award scale.
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About
Keystone Academy is a private, coeducational IB World School located in Beijing, China, authorized to offer both the IB Middle Years Programme and IB Diploma Programme with instruction in English and Chinese. The school provides boarding facilities and serves students across multiple IB programmes with a diverse curriculum including mathematics, sciences, languages, and arts.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Bilingual English-Chinese instruction with an IB curriculum, combining day and boarding options in Beijing's international school hub.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| High School | RMB 323,950 |
| Middle School | RMB 320,850 |
| Primary School | RMB 289,800 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: RMB 289,800 - 323,950.
Admissions Process
- 1Create an OpenApply account and begin the online application. 2) The Admissions Office emails guidance within 2–3 working days to schedule parent and student meetings/assessments. 3) Request a teacher recommendation through the application system and submit school reports (1.5 years for Foundation Year–Grade 3; 2.5 years for Grades 4–11) sent directly from applicant's school to [email protected]. 4) Complete the parent statement; students in Grades 6–11 must also complete a student essay. 5) Track application progress in OpenApply and await Admissions Committee review; decisions normally communicated in early spring. 6) Upon acceptance, follow admissions office instructions to complete enrolment paperwork and payments. 7) Note grade availability, age requirements (Grade 1 entrants must be six by 31 August), and sufficient bilingual proficiency for Grade 1 and above.
Admissions Details
No public numbered waitlist. The school operates a rolling review process: if spaces become available, overdue applications are reviewed from late April onward on a rolling basis. Families are advised to keep their OpenApply application current and contact [email protected] to confirm interest.
Boarding Life
On-campus dormitories with dorm parents — teachers living in private apartments on each hallway. Each student room includes a private en suite bathroom. Student lounges with kitchen facilities are available. The residential programme provides 24/7 supervision, academic support, after-hours library access, outings, activities, and a Health Center.
Students are required to board on campus from Grade 9 onward. Dorms are supervised by dorm parents — teachers who live in private apartments on each hallway. Each student room has a private en suite bathroom, with student lounges and kitchen facilities available. The residential programme includes 24/7 supervision.
School Day
Typical arrival around 8:15–8:30, with programme-day end times near 15:30. After-school activities run until approximately 16:30. Boarding students have supervised evening study periods and structured dorm routines.
Student Life
Meals are provided as part of the boarding arrangement. Boarding and meal fees are included in the annual cost of RMB 110,250.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Keystone integrates well-being into curriculum through CARE time and faculty advisory groups. Psychologists and counsellors are available through the Student Development Centre. The Residential Life programme includes counselling and support services and an on-site Health Center.
Faculty and staff are trained in child protection. Dorm parents provide 24/7 supervision in residential life. An advising system, counselling/support services, and an on-site Health Center are in place. The school references staff training in child protection on Primary School well-being and Residential Life pages.
Student Demographics
School Background
private