The British School of Beijing, Sanlitun is a British school in Beijing, China. Founded in 2003. It serves 600 students for students aged 1–11. Annual tuition ranges from $22,935 to $43,285 USD.
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The British School of Beijing, Sanlitun is a co-educational day school offering a British curriculum to students aged 1-11 in downtown Beijing's Embassy district. Part of the prestigious Nord Anglia Education family, it serves over 600 students from 50+ nationalities with more than 60% of teachers trained in the UK or Ireland. The school emphasizes student-centered learning, global citizenship development, and extensive extracurricular opportunities.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
- British prep school in international setting
- Part of Nord Anglia Education family
- Over 60% of teachers from UK or Ireland
- Highly diverse student body representing 50+ nationalities
- 91% family satisfaction rating
- Small classes with excellent teacher-to-student ratio
- Automatic progression to sister school BSB Shunyi
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Year 1 (age 5) | RMB 293,600 |
| Year 2 (age 6) | RMB 293,600 |
| Year 3 (age 7) | RMB 307,000 |
| Year 4 (age 8) | RMB 311,400 |
| Year 5 (age 9) | RMB 311,400 |
| Year 6 (age 10) | RMB 311,400 |
| Reception (age 4) | RMB 247,000 |
| Nursery Full Day (age 3) | RMB 247,000 |
| Nursery Half Day (age 3) | RMB 165,000 |
| Tadpoles Full Day (age 1) | RMB 247,000 |
| Tadpoles Half Day (age 1) | RMB 165,000 |
| Pre-Nursery Full Day (age 2) | RMB 247,000 |
| Pre-Nursery Half Day (age 2) | RMB 165,000 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: RMB 165,000 - 311,400. Application fee: $347.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit an online enquiry form, email admissions ([email protected]), or call to register interest and check year-group availability. 2) Book an in-person or virtual visit and, where available, a taster class or meeting with senior staff. 3) Complete the online application form, upload supporting documents (passport, birth certificate, recent school reports, any SEN/EAL assessments), and pay the non-refundable application fee of RMB 2,500. 4) Age-dependent assessment: in-class observation, age-appropriate tasks, or references from current school; EAL screening if English is not the first language. 5) Applications reviewed by the principal and admissions team; an offer letter is issued and the security deposit of RMB 16,000 is required to secure the place. 6) Pay tuition fees (annually or termly) before the first day; arrange optional items (bus, uniform); confirm induction arrangements with the admissions or class team.
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School Day
Primary: arrival 08:00–08:25, lessons from 08:30, staggered morning breaks and lunchtimes, school finish around 15:30 with After-School Activities extending to approximately 16:30 on some days. Early Years offers half-day and full-day options with earlier finish times for younger groups.
Student Life
The school references House Captains alongside Head Boy/Girl and Student Council roles, used to develop teamwork and responsibility, but no further detail on house names or structure is published.
Uniform is required for all students and must be purchased from the school's uniform shop. PE kit is also required.
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Wellbeing & Safety
The school operates a whole-school wellbeing approach including twice-weekly sessions teaching breathing, concentration, calming techniques and guided meditation. A Wellbeing Committee organises events such as Children's Mental Health Week and Anti-Bullying Week. Teachers provide emotional support in partnership with parents; the school refers families to external counsellors, family therapists, and educational psychologists where additional help is needed. Wellbeing resources are also available through the Nord Anglia Global Campus.
BSB Sanlitun follows Nord Anglia Education's comprehensive Safeguarding Policy, which sets out safeguarding principles, staff responsibilities, governance and training expectations for all group schools. The school reviews its policy regularly and includes safeguarding information in its School Information Handbook. Nord Anglia maintains a dedicated Safeguarding Team and regional Safeguarding Directors providing oversight to member schools.
Student Demographics
School Background
private