Cities / Beijing / AISB-Hope International
AISB-Hope International
A small, close-knit American-curriculum school in east Chaoyang offering over 20 AP courses to roughly 160 students across Grades 1 to 12. Class sizes of 6 to 12 students make it one of the most intimate international school settings in…
In brief
Tiny American-curriculum school in Chaoyang Farm, Jinzhan, with around 100 to 160 students and class sizes near 10. WASC-accredited, formerly Hope International School, now operating under the AISB international licence after the 2019 NIT Group acquisition.
Hope opened in 2012 as a faith-community school for expat children in kindergarten through grade 12. NIT bought it in 2019 and rebranded to AISB-Hope International in April 2020, which is why the AISB name now sits on the building. The campus is part of NIT's Chaoyang education park alongside the older AISB and Beijing International School operations.
What you actually get is a very small American school where teachers know every child and college counselling is one to one. That suits families who do not want to be in a 1,500-student factory. The downsides are the obvious ones at this scale: limited senior-elective range, a small peer group, and a parent body that thins quickly when one or two families leave. Tuition runs roughly 175,000 to 271,000 RMB. Cohort-size stability is the real question for any family considering enrolment.
Fees
| Fee | Age | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| KG / Grade 1 (ages 5-6) | 5 | Annual | CN¥175,500 |
| Grade 2 | 7 | Annual | CN¥187,000 |
| Grades 3-5 | 8 | Annual | CN¥200,500 |
| Grades 6-8 | 11 | Annual | CN¥236,000 |
| Grades 9-10 | 14 | Annual | CN¥256,000 |
| Grades 11-12 | 16 | Annual | CN¥271,000 |
| Application Fee (non-refundable) | One-time | CN¥2,000 | |
| Capital Levy (one-time) | One-time | CN¥10,000 |
Head of school
Mr. Roger Bishop
Roger Bishop is the Head of School at AISB-Hope International. He is a detail-oriented educational leader with extensive experience in the Chinese and Western education systems. His professional background includes roles as Head of English Plus Program and ESL teacher at Hope International School, as well as positions at Tsinghua University High School International and New Oriental Education & Technology Group. He holds a PGCE in Modern Foreign Languages from the University of Suffolk and a BA in Chinese and International Business from the University of Central Lancashire. Mr. Bishop is recognized for his proactive approach to identifying and addressing institutional issues while supporting team objectives and fostering a caring international community.
Accreditations
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) 01
- Association of Christian Schools International 02
- National Council for Private School Accreditation 03
Academic results
- AP Courses Offered 20+
- Max Class Size 12
- Nationalities 15+