The British School of Beijing, Shunyi, widely shortened to BSB Shunyi, is a British international school in the Beijing district of Shunyi and the larger of the two Beijing campuses run by Nord Anglia Education. Unlike its sister campus in Sanlitun, which stops at primary, the Shunyi site carries pupils the whole way from early years to the end of secondary, which makes it a full route school for families who want one setting from nursery to university entry. It follows the British curriculum and offers both A levels and the IB Diploma in the sixth form.
The British School of Beijing, Shunyi at a glance
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | National Curriculum for England; IGCSE; A levels and IB Diploma in sixth form |
| Stages | Early years to sixth form, ages 1 to 18 |
| Group | Nord Anglia Education |
| Campus | Shunyi district, north east Beijing |
| Fee band | Premium for Beijing |
| Languages | English medium, with Chinese and other modern languages taught |
Curriculum and academics
BSB Shunyi delivers the National Curriculum for England, adapted for an international setting. The early years follow the Early Years Foundation Stage, primary builds the core English curriculum, and from around age fourteen pupils enter Key Stage 4 and prepare for IGCSE examinations. In the sixth form the school runs both A levels and the International Baccalaureate Diploma, which is unusual in Beijing and lets families choose between a focused three or four subject route and the broader IB. A German primary programme is offered for native German speakers, reflecting the mixed European community in Shunyi.
As a Nord Anglia school, Shunyi draws on the group's global collaborations, including links with organisations such as MIT and Juilliard that shape its science, technology and performing arts work. To see how the British route compares with the city's other Anglophone options, read our best British schools in Beijing guide, and ask the school for its most recent IGCSE, A level and Diploma results.
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The British School of Beijing, Shunyi fees
BSB Shunyi sits in Beijing's premium tier. Our Beijing international school fees guide places that band at roughly RMB 280,000 to 340,000 a year, about USD 39,000 to 47,500, which is where the established Nord Anglia, Dulwich and Harrow style schools cluster. Tuition rises through the school, with the sixth form at the upper end, so treat the band as a guide rather than a quote for a single year group.
Beyond tuition, premium Beijing schools carry a registration fee, a refundable deposit, and optional bus and meal charges, and the Shunyi location means transport can be a real line in the budget for families living closer to the city centre. Model the full annual figure, including extras, with our fee calculator before you apply, and confirm the current schedule directly with the school.
Admissions
The academic year begins in August and the main intake aligns with it, with rolling admission through the year where places remain. As an international school in China, BSB Shunyi primarily serves families who hold a foreign passport, so confirm eligibility and the supporting documents before applying. Admission usually considers prior school reports and an age appropriate assessment, and for the sixth form a record that shows a pupil can access A level or Diploma study.
Popular year groups, particularly at primary entry points and the start of secondary, can carry waiting lists, so apply early and ask the admissions team about availability for your child's exact year group and intended sixth form route.
Location and who goes there
The campus is in Shunyi, the district north east of central Beijing where a large share of international families live, close to the villa compounds and the airport corridor. Shunyi is built around international schooling and family housing, which keeps commutes short for the community the school serves, though families in central districts such as Chaoyang should factor in the longer journey or the school bus.
The community is broadly international and European leaning, in keeping with Shunyi's housing. To weigh BSB Shunyi against the other premium options in the city, start with the Beijing city hub, or compare it side by side with Dulwich College Beijing and Harrow Beijing.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are British School of Beijing, Shunyi fees?
BSB Shunyi sits in Beijing's premium band, which our city fees guide puts at roughly RMB 280,000 to 340,000 a year, or about USD 39,000 to 47,500. Add registration, a deposit and optional bus and meal costs, and confirm the current schedule with the school.
What curriculum does British School of Beijing, Shunyi follow?
It follows the National Curriculum for England from early years, leading to IGCSE at sixteen, and in the sixth form it offers both A levels and the International Baccalaureate Diploma.
What ages does British School of Beijing, Shunyi teach?
The Shunyi campus is a full route school for ages one to eighteen, from early years through to the end of the sixth form, unlike the Sanlitun campus which is early years and primary only.
Is British School of Beijing, Shunyi part of a group?
Yes. It is operated by Nord Anglia Education and is the secondary providing campus of the British School of Beijing, alongside the early years and primary campus in Sanlitun.
When do British School of Beijing, Shunyi applications open?
The school year begins in August and the main intake aligns with it, with rolling entry where places allow. Popular year groups can carry waiting lists, so apply early and ask about availability for your child's year group.
