Limai Chinese American (International) School is a Chinese Curriculum / American Curriculum / Advanced Placement (AP) / A-Level / ACT-GAC school in Beijing, China. Annual tuition ranges from $13,600 to $27,200 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Third-party profiles list that LCAIS offers scholarship awards including a principal's scholarship and subject/academic scholarships; however, detailed eligibility criteria, application deadlines, award amounts and conditions are not publicly published. Prospective applicants should contact admissions directly.
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About
Limai Chinese American (International) School (LCAIS) is a co-educational bilingual day school in Chaoyang District, Beijing, offering a Chinese-American curriculum from preschool through Grade 12. The school provides multiple international high-school pathways including AP, A-Level, ACT-GAC and Canadian options, enabling students to earn internationally recognised diplomas for university admission abroad. Operated by the Limai Education Group, the school emphasises whole-child development through STEAM, arts, languages and sports alongside its core academic programmes.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Bilingual Chinese-American curriculum from preschool through Grade 12; multiple international high-school pathways including AP, A-Level, ACT-GAC and Canadian options; dual Sino-American diploma pathways supporting university admission abroad; STEAM, languages, arts and sports extracurriculars alongside core academics.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| AP | RMB 178,000 |
| A-Level | RMB 188,000 |
| ACT-GAC | RMB 140,000 |
| Primary (Grades 1-6) | RMB 150,000 |
| UP/North America Prep | RMB 120,000 |
| Preparatory/Foundation | RMB 100,000 |
| Preschool/Kindergarten | RMB 110,000 |
| Junior Middle (Grades 7-9) | RMB 175,000 |
| Senior High (Grades 10-12) | RMB 170,000 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: RMB 100,000 - 200,000.
Admissions Process
- 1Initial inquiry and campus visit by appointment. 2) Submit application online, by phone, or in person with student details and school reports. 3) One-to-one interview and academic assessment with required documents (photos, household registration or passport/visa, application form). 4) If offered, complete enrollment paperwork and pay required fees/deposit. 5) Pre-start orientation and registration with intake orientation sessions before term begins.
Boarding Life
Boarding accommodation is available as an additional annual charge of approximately RMB 8,000–10,000 per year; weekend or extended boarding options carry separate charges. Detailed descriptions of room types, supervision arrangements or gender separation are not publicly available.
Boarding is available as an additional service; basic student boarding is reported at approximately RMB 8,000–10,000 per year with separate charges for weekend or extended boarding options.
School Day
Weekday operation with 45-minute class periods and up to approximately 25 periods per week; exact daily start/end times and break/lunch schedules are not publicly published.
Student Life
Uniform expense of approximately RMB 2,000 per year is reported; specific uniform policy details are not publicly described.
On-campus meal plans are available at a reported annual charge of approximately RMB 8,000 per year, with breakfast, lunch, dinner and extra meals components sometimes itemised separately.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
The school states student happiness and overall wellbeing are a key part of its educational approach, emphasising whole-child development alongside academics, though no named SEL programmes or dedicated SEL staff are publicly detailed.
Student Demographics
School Background
Part of the Limai Education Group network; operated within China by the Limai group.