Sponsored by Yew Chung International School of Beijing: http://www.ycis-bj.com/ Educational benefits of an international education in Beijing, China for developing well-rounded, globally minded students.

1. ADVANTAGES OF SENDING YOUR CHILDREN TO
AN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL IN BEIJING

2. Beijing – Schooling Options
Beijing is rapidly
becoming a capital for
expatriate children to
learn and grow, with
various public and
private schooling
options.
More and more
foreigner-oriented
schools are opening in
the capital offering
everything from bilingual
classes to alternative
Montessori education.
Additionally, due to the
vast amount of
consulates, it is easy to
find a mix of schools
that herald to a
particular nationality.
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3. Benefits of an International School
When you move overseas there are many reasons why it is sensible to choose
an international school for your children over a local school:
Language
International School Reputation
Teachers
Diverse Student Body
Extra curricular Activities
Curriculum
Peace of mind for parents
YCIS Beijing is
officially registered
with the Ministry of
Education as a
school for Children
of Foreign Nationals
The Ministry of
Education has set
extremely strict
requirements, which
can not be satisfied
by simply employing
a foreigner to teach
English classes

4. Language
• Additionally
because the
school is taught
in a foreign
country it means
that it also gives
your child the
right
environment to
learn the local
language
• The benefit of
studying in a
mainly English
environment is
that your
children will
understand and
be able to learn
better if they
are learning in
their native
tongue.
• You will need
to decide
accordingly
where you
want to send
your children.
• The language
used in the
school will
depend on
where the
school has its
origins, but
the majority of
international
options will
teach mainly
in English.
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5. Teachers
Private schools are able
to recruit the best
teachers, as they are able
to offer a higher salary.
Teachers come from
around the world, which
exposes your children to
a multi-cultural lifestyle.
The teachers will be able
to speak either English or
the native tongue of the
school in which they are
working.

6. Curriculum
The curriculum of an international school will change depending on the school
itself. Most follow the same curriculum as schools in the country of origin. But
others will follow international curriculums, the 2 most common being:
This means that you can take your child abroad and still know that they are
studying the same subjects that they would be back home. Also, if you move
back at some point, you know there will be no issues with your children lacking
the same information and classes, making the transition between schools
easier.
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National Curriculum for England

7. Diverse Student Body
Due to the
international appeal
of these schools, the
student body ends
up being a mixture
of different cultures
and native
languages.
• Children will be able to learn about
different cultures from their peers
• They are more likely to find friends
who speak their native language or
English compared to a local school
• This way children learn to tolerate
and get along with people with
different cultures and beliefs

8. International School Reputation
International schools are
highly respected around the
world and known for
producing the highest possible
education for their students.
Coming from a highly
reputable school will boost
your child’s chances of getting
into a university and will
benefit his or her CV
In recent years it has become
increasingly important for a
student’s high school
application to stand out if they
wish to attend the popular
universities
Attending an international
school, especially one with
added extra-curricular
activities and field trips, will
give your child an advantage.

9. Extra Curricular Activities
An important part of every child’s time at school is the extra-curricular activities
that the school provides.
All of these activities make a difference in a school. International schools are
more likely to provide activities that are the same or similar to ones you would
find in your home country.
Sports
Performances (Music, Drama, Debate, etc.)
Fine Arts (Sculpting, Painting, etc.)
Tutoring

10. Peace of Mind for Parents
Putting your child in an international school in a foreign country will give you peace of mind, as
you know that they are in an environment that will nourish them socially, intellectually and
physically. Parents feel comfortable knowing that their children are:
Safe and secure
Learning how to become successful
and responsible adults
Encouraged to partake in self-
improvement activities
Engaging socially with peers of
different cultures and languages
Being taught by high quality
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