Beijing Royal School, known as BRS, is a school in Beijing founded in 1996 and based in the Changping district in the north of the city. It is unusual for the breadth of its programmes, running the full IB curriculum alongside Cambridge A Level and IGCSE and a full Advanced Placement programme, and it blends Eastern and Western teaching approaches. It holds accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
Beijing Royal School at a glance
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | International Baccalaureate (PYP, MYP, DP); Cambridge A Level, AS and IGCSE; Advanced Placement (AP) |
| Stages | Primary to senior high school |
| Founded | 1996 |
| Accreditation | Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC); New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) for senior high |
| Fee band | Mid tier for Beijing (confirm with the school) |
| Campus area | Changping district, northern Beijing |
Curriculum and academics
Beijing Royal School offers one of the widest curriculum ranges of any school in the city. It runs the full International Baccalaureate continuum, the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme, and it pairs this with Cambridge A Level, AS and IGCSE and a full Advanced Placement programme. The school was an early mover in bringing British style Cambridge qualifications to Beijing and in building out College Board Advanced Placement, which means families can choose between several recognised senior school routes under one roof.
This breadth sets it apart from single track schools, and it reflects the school's stated aim of blending Eastern and Western teaching. Its senior high accreditation traces to the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, alongside its WASC accreditation. Families weighing the IB against other routes can start with our IB curriculum guide, and ask the school directly for its most recent results and university destinations across each programme.
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Beijing Royal School fees
BRS is best treated as a mid tier school for Beijing, though families should confirm the current figures with the school as we do not publish a verified quote for it. Our Beijing international school fees guide places the mid tier band at roughly RMB 190,000 to 280,000 a year, about USD 26,500 to 39,000, which is a useful reference for a school of this profile. Treat that as the city band rather than a school specific figure, and note that boarding, where offered, carries its own additional cost.
Beyond tuition, budget for the usual extras: a registration fee, a refundable deposit, and optional bus and meal charges. Model the full annual figure with our fee calculator and confirm the current schedule, including any boarding fees, with the admissions office before you commit.
Admissions
The academic year begins at the end of summer, and the main intake aligns with it, with rolling entry where places remain. BRS admits both international and Chinese students across its programmes, and because it offers several senior school routes, families should be clear about which pathway, IB, A Level or Advanced Placement, they are applying for. Admission usually considers prior school reports and an age appropriate assessment.
Some year groups and programmes can fill quickly, so apply early and ask the admissions team about availability for your child's grade, the documents you will need and any boarding arrangements.
Location and who goes there
The campus sits in the Changping district in the north of Beijing, away from the central business district, on a site large enough to support the school's range of programmes and facilities. Changping is well connected by public transport and has the space that lets a school of this size run sport, boarding and the broad extracurricular life that goes with multiple curricula.
The community mixes international and Chinese families drawn by the choice of senior school routes. To weigh BRS against the other schools in the city, including fees and neighbourhoods, start with the Beijing city hub, or compare it with Beijing World Youth Academy and Beijing City International School.
Beijing Royal School reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Beijing Royal School fees?
BRS sits in Beijing's mid tier, which our city fees guide puts at roughly RMB 190,000 to 280,000 a year, or about USD 26,500 to 39,000. We do not publish a verified school specific quote, so treat this as the city band, confirm the current schedule, and ask about any boarding fees.
What curriculum does Beijing Royal School follow?
BRS offers an unusually broad range, including the full International Baccalaureate continuum, Cambridge A Level, AS and IGCSE, and a full Advanced Placement programme, blending Eastern and Western teaching approaches.
Is Beijing Royal School a good school?
BRS is an established school accredited by WASC, with senior high accreditation from NEASC, and one of the widest curriculum ranges in the city. We publish ratings only from verified reviews, so weigh recent results, programme fit and a campus visit.
Who can enrol at Beijing Royal School?
BRS admits both international and Chinese students across its programmes. Because it offers several senior school routes, families should be clear which pathway they are applying for and check the requirements before applying.
When do Beijing Royal School applications open?
The school year begins at the end of summer, and the main intake aligns with it, with rolling entry where places allow. Apply early and ask about availability, boarding and the documents required.
