The Canadian International School of Beijing, known as CISB, is an established IB World School in Beijing, founded in 2005. It is one of the few schools in the city to combine a national Canadian framework, the New Brunswick curriculum, with the full International Baccalaureate continuum, and it teaches children from as young as six months through to grade 12. That breadth, from early years care to the IB Diploma, makes it a one setting option for relocating families.
Canadian International School of Beijing (CISB) at a glance
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | New Brunswick (Canadian) curriculum within the IB framework; authorised for PYP, MYP and DP |
| Stages | Early years from six months to grade 12 (ages 6 months to 18) |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Programmes | Full IB continuum: Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma |
| Fee band | Premium for Beijing |
| Languages | English medium with Chinese taught alongside |
Curriculum and academics
CISB delivers the Canadian New Brunswick curriculum taught within the International Baccalaureate framework, and it is authorised to offer all three IB programmes: the Primary Years Programme, the Middle Years Programme and the Diploma Programme. That full continuum is inquiry led from the early years, building toward the academically demanding Diploma in the final two years, with English as the language of instruction and Chinese taught alongside it. The Canadian link gives the school a recognisable national reference point that the pure international schools in the city do not carry.
To see how CISB sits against the other full continuum IB schools in Beijing, read our international schools in Beijing fees and rankings guide, and ask the school directly for its most recent Diploma scores and university destinations rather than relying on any league table.
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Canadian International School of Beijing (CISB) fees
CISB sits in Beijing's premium tier. Our Beijing international school fees guide places the premium band at roughly RMB 280,000 to 340,000 a year, about USD 39,000 to 47,500, which is where the established full continuum IB and Anglophone schools cluster. Tuition rises through the school, with the Diploma years at the upper end, so treat the band as a guide rather than a quote for any single grade.
Beyond tuition, budget for the registration fee, a refundable deposit, and optional bus and meal charges that premium schools carry. Because fees are set in renminbi while many families are paid in foreign currency, model the full annual figure with our fee calculator before you apply, and confirm the current schedule with the school.
Admissions
The academic year begins in August and the main intake aligns with it, with rolling admission where places allow. As an international school in China, CISB primarily serves families holding a foreign passport, so confirm eligibility and the supporting documents before applying. Admission considers prior school reports and an age appropriate assessment, and for the Diploma years a record that shows a student can access a demanding IB programme.
With provision running from infant early years through to grade 12, the youngest places and the main entry points can be competitive, so apply early and ask the admissions team about current availability for your child's grade.
Location and who goes there
CISB serves the international community spread across Beijing's northern and eastern districts, where embassies, multinational offices and international housing concentrate. The school provides bus routes to reach the dispersed expatriate population, and proximity to the diplomatic and business areas keeps it accessible to the corporate and diplomatic families who make up much of its roll.
The community is internationally mixed, anchored by Canadian and other North American families but far from limited to them. To weigh CISB against the other premium and IB schools in the city, including fees and neighbourhoods, start with the Beijing city hub, or compare it with Daystar Academy and Beijing City International School.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Canadian International School of Beijing (CISB) fees?
CISB 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 Canadian International School of Beijing (CISB) follow?
CISB teaches the Canadian New Brunswick curriculum within the International Baccalaureate framework and is authorised for the full IB continuum: the Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma programmes.
What ages does Canadian International School of Beijing (CISB) teach?
The school takes children from around six months in early years through to grade 12, covering ages from infancy to eighteen in one setting.
Is Canadian International School of Beijing (CISB) an IB school?
Yes. CISB is an authorised IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme, the Middle Years Programme and the Diploma Programme, delivered alongside the Canadian New Brunswick curriculum.
When do Canadian International School of Beijing (CISB) applications open?
The school year begins in August and the main intake aligns with it, with rolling entry where places allow. Apply early and ask about availability for your child's grade.
