AISB-Hope InternationalVerified
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$23K - US$38K
Curriculum: American
Age Range: 5-18
Students: ~160
Location: Chaoyang, Beijing
Updated April 2026
In Brief
AISB-Hope is a genuine option for families who want very small American-curriculum classes and an AP-focused senior school in Beijing - but it is a niche choice. With roughly 160 students across Grades 1 to 12 and class sizes of 6 to 12, the school is closer in feel to a private tutorial centre than a traditional international school. Visit in person and ask hard questions about teacher stability before enrolling.
AISB-Hope International was founded in 2012 and moved to its current east Chaoyang location in 2019. Approximately 160 students from 15+ nationalities across Grades 1 to 12 (ages 5 to 18). The curriculum is American with 20+ AP courses available at senior level, alongside SAT, ACT, and PSAT preparation. Class sizes of 6 to 12 students are the school's defining characteristic - the teacher-to-student ratio is genuinely small in ways that larger schools cannot replicate. WASC and ACSI accredited. Roger Bishop serves as Principal.
Fees for 2025-26 run CNY 168,000 to CNY 183,000 (KG and Grade 1) up to CNY 266,000 to CNY 276,000 (Grades 11 and 12). One-time fees include a CNY 2,000 application fee and a CNY 10,000 capital levy. A 15% sibling discount applies. The school has faith-influenced founding values - worth asking about in context if this is a factor for your family. There are no published exam results or university destinations available publicly; the small cohort size means published averages would identify individual students, so this is understandable but should prompt direct questions to admissions.
What parents value
- –Class sizes 6 to 12 students - the most intimate international school setting in Beijing by a significant margin. 20+ AP courses at senior level alongside SAT, ACT, PSAT preparation. WASC and ACSI accredited.
- –Fees CNY 168,000 to CNY 276,000 (2025-26) are among the more accessible AP-focused school options in Beijing. 15% sibling discount. 15+ nationalities in a genuinely small community.
Points of consideration
- –Very small school (~160 students total) means limited social variety, fewer extracurricular options, and greater dependence on individual teacher quality. A single teacher leaving can significantly affect a subject area.
- –East Chaoyang location is not central - further from Sanlitun, CBD, and Shunyi than most Beijing international schools. Factor journey time carefully.
- –No published AP results, SAT scores, or university destinations. Faith-influenced founding character - confirm the current school culture on a visit. No phone number in the primary contact - admissions is email-first.
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| KG / Grade 1 (ages 5-6) | 5 | NaN |
| Grade 2 | 7 | NaN |
| Grades 3-5 | 8 | NaN |
| Grades 6-8 | 11 | NaN |
| Grades 9-10 | 14 | NaN |
| Grades 11-12 | 16 | NaN |
Fees converted from CNY. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
Additional Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application Fee (non-refundable) | NaN |
| Capital Levy (one-time) | NaN |
Academic Results
| AP Courses Offered | 20+ |
| Max Class Size | 12 |
| Nationalities | 15+ |
Key results: AP Courses Offered 20+, Max Class Size 12, Nationalities 15+.
Extra Curriculars
Facilities: East Chaoyang campus · Small-class AP learning environment · SAT and ACT preparation resources
With class sizes of 6 to 12 students, AISB-Hope provides an unusually personalised school environment. Over 20 AP courses are available at senior level alongside SAT, ACT, and PSAT preparation. The small community means student leadership opportunities and individual attention are accessible to virtually every student.
Inspections & Accreditations
Inspection
No published inspection details are currently available.
Accreditations
Accreditation details are not publicly listed.
Memberships
Membership details are not publicly listed.
Student Body
AISB-Hope enrols approximately 160 students from 15+ nationalities across Grades 1 to 12. The very small student body creates a tight-knit community feel; most students know each other across year groups. The east Chaoyang location serves families in the broader Chaoyang and Tongzhou areas.
Leadership
Roger Bishop
Roger Bishop serves as Principal at AISB-Hope International.