Swiss School Beijing is a German Curriculum / Swiss Curriculum (Lehrplan 21) school in Beijing, China. Founded in 2017. Annual tuition ranges from $28,290 to $45,816 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Tuition Fee Discount Policy available for Swiss families in accordance with Swiss Federal law for the provision of Swiss education abroad (SSchG). No broad scholarships or general need-based financial aid programme is publicly posted for 2025–2026; families seeking additional financial support or exceptional arrangements are advised to contact the Admissions Office directly.
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About
Swiss School Beijing is the German-language section of the Western Academy of Beijing (WAB), established in 2017 to deliver the Swiss Lehrplan 21 curriculum from Early Years through Grade 9 on the WAB campus in Chaoyang District, Beijing. Instruction is primarily in German, supplemented by daily Chinese lessons, English immersion through WAB's programmes, and French from Grade 5. The school is a non-profit recognised by the Swiss government and supported by the canton of Zürich, providing Swiss compulsory schooling continuity for expatriate families in Beijing.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Swiss School Beijing is the only German-language Swiss curriculum school in Beijing, offering the full Lehrplan 21 pathway from Early Years through Grade 9 within the internationally recognised WAB campus. Students receive primary instruction in German alongside daily level-led Chinese lessons, English immersion through WAB, and French introduced from Grade 5. The school is officially recognised by the Swiss government, supported by the canton of Zürich, and provides Swiss compulsory schooling continuity for relocating Swiss and German-speaking families in an international campus setting.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grade 1 | RMB 268,000 |
| Grade 2 | RMB 279,000 |
| Grade 3 | RMB 279,000 |
| Grade 4 | RMB 279,000 |
| Grade 5 | RMB 279,000 |
| Grade 6 | RMB 299,000 |
| Grade 7 | RMB 299,000 |
| Grade 8 | RMB 299,000 |
| Grade 9 | RMB 332,000 |
| Early Years | RMB 205,000 |
| Kindergarten 1 | RMB 225,000 |
| Kindergarten 2 / Junior Grade 1 | RMB 244,000 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: RMB 205,000 - 332,000. Application fee: $290.
Admissions Process
- 1Check eligibility — school is designated for children of foreign nationals and cannot admit Chinese nationals permanently resident in mainland China. 2. Book a visit or information meeting with the admissions team. 3. Submit online application via OpenApply and pay non-refundable RMB 2,100 application fee; apply before 30 April for best chance of a place. 4. Upload supporting documents (passport, school reports, any SEN/medical reports); an interview or short placement assessment may be requested. 5. Admissions Committee reviews application for grade availability and ability to meet the child's needs; decision communicated via OpenApply email. 6. Accept offer and pay tuition within 21 calendar days of invoice, including the non-refundable RMB 30,000 enrolment portion. 7. Mid-year enrolment is possible when space allows; pro-rated tuition applies after the October break.
Admissions Details
The school uses a waitlist in practice. Applications submitted after 30 April for the new school year are more likely to be waitlisted; places are offered based on space availability by grade. No detailed ranked-pool priority rules are publicly published. Waitlisted families are advised to confirm continued interest with Admissions, ask about grade-specific or sibling priorities, and request periodic status updates.
School Day
Daily arrival aligns with WAB's elementary routines: buses normally arrive between about 8:10 and 8:30 in the morning. Afternoon dismissal follows WAB's half-day and full-day timings — half-day departures around 12:00 and full-day departures around 15:30. The school uses WAB's campus timetable for breaks and lunch.
Student Life
Food services are provided by Chartwells within the Western Academy of Beijing environment. Lunch options are available and can be purchased using a SmartCard. A wide range of international food options is available from outlets within the school, with all meals prepared fresh daily in WAB kitchens. Offerings include set menus, custom-made sandwiches, salads and snacks, served at morning break and lunchtime. Lunch and snacks are charged separately at approximately RMB 30–45 per day.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
WAB's counselling and psychological services provide individual and group counselling, developmentally responsive crisis support, and programmes focused on coping, stress management and positive relationships. Dr. Christin Topper (Educational Psychologist and Head of Student Support) provides psychoeducational assessment, coordinates external therapy services and delivers individual or group psychotherapy. Swiss School Beijing refers families to these shared WAB services.
WAB is committed to safeguarding aligned with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and Chinese law on the protection of minors. The designated safeguarding officer is Mr Todd Hutchinson ([email protected]). Applicants undergo child-protection screening, background checks and mandatory ECIS child-protection training. Swiss School Beijing refers to WAB's safeguarding arrangements and published Safeguarding Policy.
Student Demographics
School Background
Non-profit organisation registered in Switzerland (Association Swiss School Beijing), operating as a section of the Western Academy of Beijing (WAB). Patron canton is Zürich, which supports curriculum development, teacher recruitment, professional development and quality assurance. The Federal Office of Culture subsidises Swiss Schools Abroad through educationsuisse. Parents automatically become members of the Association for the duration of their child's enrolment.