Introduction
Beanstalk International Bilingual School (BIBS) started in 1998. Chinese educators founded it. That made it China's first bilingual school brand started by locals. Today, BIBS runs over 20 campuses across China. You'll find campuses in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Kunming, and Weihai.
BIBS has one core idea: students should feel at home in both Chinese and Western cultures. The school blends China's national curriculum with world-renowned programs. These include the IB PYP, IB MYP, and IB DP. Students receive full bilingual learning from age two through Grade 12.
Many parents moving to China ask the same things: Which school fits my child? Which campus is best? What does tuition cost? This guide provides clear answers to all questions.
Beanstalk International Bilingual School (BIBS) Overview
BIBS stands for strong bilingual learning in China. The school motto is "Embrace the essence of East-West integration and appreciate the beauty of cultural fusion." You'll see this in how every campus runs daily.
Class sizes are small. Most campuses cap classes at 22 students. The teacher-student ratio is about 1:5. Your child gets direct, personal attention.
Chinese teachers make up about two-thirds of all staff. The rest come from the US, UK, Canada, and Australia. All teachers hold valid credentials. Many have taught for 10 or more years. At the Shunyi campus, 64% of teachers hold master's or doctoral degrees.
Most campuses are IB World Schools. Several also hold WASC accreditation. People know WASC diplomas worldwide, including in the US. Some campuses are also SAT and TOEFL test centers.
What makes BIBS stand out? Two things. First, the Chinese language and math follow the national curriculum. Second, bilingual teaching starts in kindergarten. English isn't added on top. Both languages run side by side from the start.
Beanstalk International Bilingual School (BIBS) Curriculum
BIBS gives families real choice. The options depend on the campus and grade. Most campuses offer more than one path.
IB Programs
The IB runs across three stages
- IB PYP covers early childhood through Grade 5. Learning is inquiry-based. Students build critical thinking skills from a young age
- IB MYP covers Grades 6 to 10. Students study eight subject groups. They also complete a personal project in their final MYP year.
- IB DP covers grades 11 and 12. Top universities worldwide accept this diploma.
Other Pathways
Some campuses offer more:
- A-Level — British curriculum. Best for UK university entry. Available at Haidian Academy, Huairou, and Chengdu.
- AP Courses — American Board courses for US university entry available at Shunyi, Haidian, and Chengdu
- Hong Kong DSE (HKDSE)—Accessible at Chengdu; instruction is in Chinese.
- National College Entrance Examination (Gaokao) — The Changying campus offers this track. Students earn a senior high diploma for Chinese domestic universities.
Chengdu is the most flexible campus. Students choose from IB, AP, A-Level, and DSE. That's rare for one school.
The Haidian Academy is the only school in Haidian District with full IB PYP, MYP, and DP accreditation. Its 2024 IB graduates averaged a score of 36.8. That's five points above the global average.
Beanstalk International Bilingual School (BIBS) Campuses
BIBS runs confirmed K-12 campuses in Beijing, Chengdu, and Kunming. Here's the full breakdown:
Beijing Campuses
Beanstalk International Bilingual School Shunyi Campus
This is the BIBS flagship, founded in 2009 at No. 15 Liyuan Street, Tianzhu Town, Shunyi District. It holds close to 600 students with a 1:5 teacher-student ratio. Facilities include a swimming pool, tennis courts, a dance and theater studio, a music room, a science lab, and a STEAM center.
Tuition Fees:
- Pre-Kindergarten: 209,750 RMB/year
- Kindergarten: 180,000 RMB/year
- Grades 1–5: 256,000 RMB/year
- Grades 6–12: 278,000 RMB/year
- Boarding (Grades 6–12): 88,000 RMB/year
Beijing Haidian District Beanstalk School (Sijiqing Campus)
Located near the Xishan hills at No. 21 Jushan Road, Sijiqing Town, Haidian District. Founded in 2019, this is the largest BIBS campus by land. It holds over 1,800 students and is the only school in Haidian District with full IB PYP, MYP, and DP accreditation. The campus also features a golf course, climbing wall, indoor gym, and a 200-square-meter STEAM makerspace.
Tuition Fees:
- Pre-Kindergarten: 210,000 RMB/year
- Kindergarten: 180,000 RMB/year
- Grades 1–5: 256,000 RMB/year
- Grades 6–12: 278,000 RMB/year
- General High School (Gaokao track): 158,000 RMB/year
- Boarding: 40,000 RMB/year (3-person room) / 45,000 RMB/year (2-person room)
Beanstalk International Bilingual School Yangguang Shangdong Campus (UES Campus)
Founded in 2002 at No. 6 North East 4th Ring Road, Chaoyang District, it is one of Beijing's first IB PYP-authorized schools. It has over 500 students and is WASC accredited. This campus covers pre-kindergarten through grade 6 only
Tuition Fees:
- Pre-Kindergarten: 209,750 RMB/year
- Grades 1–5: 256,000 RMB/year
- (No middle or high school fees — this campus ends at grade 6)
Beanstalk International Bilingual School Huairou Science City Campus
Founded in 2021 at No. 13 Yanqi North Second Street, Huairou District. A boarding school serving Grades 7–12. Authorized for A-Level and IGCSE with a domestic Gaokao track. Best suited for families based in northern Beijing.
Tuition Fees:
- Grades 7–12 (General High School / Gaokao track): 128,000 RMB/year
- (The fee for this campus includes boarding).
Outside Beijing
Beanstalk International Bilingual School Chengdu Campus
Founded in 2016 at No. 351 Honghe Avenue, Longquanyi District, Chengdu. The most curriculum-flexible campus in the BIBS network. Students choose from full IB PYP, MYP, and DP, plus A-Level, IGCSE, AP, and DSE — all under one roof. The 150-mu campus includes a theater, science labs, dance studios, and a full outdoor sports complex. Boarding is available for Grades 2–12.
Tuition Fees:
- Kindergarten: ~100,000 RMB/year
- Grades 1–5: 130,000 RMB/year
- Grades 6–9: 140,000 RMB/year
- Grades 10–12 (IB/AP/A-Level): 168,000 RMB/year
- Grades 10–12 (DSE): 120,000 RMB/year
Beanstalk International Bilingual School Kunming Campus
Founded in 2016 at No. 986 Yongzheng Street, Chenggong District, Kunming. The first school in Yunnan Province with full IB PYP, MYP, and DP accreditation. Also authorized for A-Level and IGCSE. Holds almost 400 students with a strong 1:3 teacher-student ratio.
Tuition Fees:
- Grades 1–5: 110,250 RMB/year
- Grades 6–12: 132,300 RMB/year
Beanstalk International Bilingual School Faculty and Student Life
Teaching Approach
The teaching approach at BIBS is inquiry-based. Students ask questions and run projects. They apply what they learn to real tasks. This follows the principles of IB methods.
Language of instruction shifts by grade. In kindergarten, Chinese and English each get about 50% of the time. By high school, around 80 to 85% of classes are in English. Chinese language study runs all the way through.
Chinese teachers lead language arts, math, and cultural subjects. Foreign teachers lead English-medium and IB classes. Both groups work side by side.
Extracurricular Activities
Life outside class matters at BIBS. The Shunyi campus alone offers over 100 extracurricular activities. These cover sports, arts, tech, and academics.
Sports teams compete in regional leagues. Students can also train in equestrian, fencing, sailing, golf, and ice hockey. The Haidian Academy has an on-campus golf course.
Arts options include a dance and theater studio, music room, and school orchestra. Tech clubs cover coding and robotics. The Kunming campus runs over 80 student clubs. Chengdu offers more than 60 interest courses.
Support for New Students
New to China? BIBS has support for expat families. Students who need English help get EAL support. International students get Chinese as a Second Language (CSL) classes. CSL has four levels—from basic daily Chinese up to near-native use.
Buddy programs pair new students with Chinese peers. Orientation programs help families settle in. Parent events run all year.
Beanstalk International Bilingual School (BIBS) Admissions
BIBS takes students from age 2 to 18. There are no nationality limits. Most campuses run rolling admissions all year.
The process includes a written math and English test plus an interview. Some campuses test Chinese too. Beijing residents may need housing documents. Non-Beijing students may need a four-certificate review.
University Placement Outcomes for BIBS Graduates
BIBS has a strong record. University counseling starts in Grade 10. At some campuses, students get personal profiles from Grade 8.
At the Shunyi campus, over 95% of students got offers from the top 50 world universities. Each graduate averaged 8 offers.
For the US, over 90% of students entered top 50 US schools. Schools include UCLA, USC, University of Michigan, NYU, Cornell, and Brown. One student received a full Cornell scholarship worth about 2 million RMB.
For the UK, 75% of graduates entered QS top 100 schools. Offers came from Oxford, Cambridge, LSE, UCL, Edinburgh, and King's College London.
Chengdu's 2025 graduates achieved a full sweep of the UK's G5 universities. All entered QS top 100 schools. The Haidian Academy's 2025 graduates received offers from Vanderbilt, NYU, Brown, and UCLA.
Conclusion
BIBS is a strong option for expat families in China. The school group covers many campuses, programs, and grade levels. Classes are small. Teachers are well qualified. University results are strong across all main campuses.
You get real curriculum choice. From IB PYP and MYP in primary and middle school to IB DP, A-Level, AP, DSE, and the National College Entrance Exam, the Tianzhu Campus in Shunyi District and Haidian Academy are the top picks for families in Beijing. Chengdu and Kunming serve families in western and southern China well.
Strong sports teams, extracurricular activities, arts programs, and language support make BIBS a well-rounded school group. Fees vary by campus, so take the time to compare them before you make your decision.
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