Beijing International Bilingual AcademyVerified
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$10K - US$40K
Curriculum: IB · British · American
Age Range: 1-18
Students: ~1,700
Location: Shunyi, Beijing
Updated April 2026
In Brief
BIBA is the most accessible international school in Shunyi by fees - and ranked #3 most popular in Beijing on ISD in 2025. If your family is price-conscious but wants Shunyi convenience, IB, and optional boarding, BIBA deserves a serious look. The trade-off is less publicly available exam outcome data than the tier-1 Shunyi schools.
BIBA opened in 2006 in Houshayu, Shunyi, close to Beijing Capital Airport and the main Shunyi expat residential areas. Around 1,700 students across Nursery to Grade 12. The curriculum offer is broad: IB MYP and Diploma, IGCSE, A-levels, and AP pathways, plus some integration with Chinese national standards. WASC accredited, IB World School, ACAMIS and EARCOS member. Ouyang Hua serves as Principal. Boarding is available as an option from Grade 6; the boarding supplement runs CNY 75,000 to CNY 90,000 per year on top of tuition. Duke of Edinburgh Award in China offered.
Fees for 2025-26 run CNY 76,000 (Nursery, age 1) to CNY 292,000 (Grades 11 and 12) - the entry price at Nursery is the lowest of any Shunyi school, and even at High School the fees sit below BSB Shunyi, ISB, and Dulwich. A 5% sibling discount applies; 10% for early annual payment. BIBA markets 200+ ECAs and 200+ PTA-organised events annually, with a stated 100% admission rate to students' target universities - though this claim is not independently verifiable and you should ask for specific university destinations when you visit. No published IB Diploma average is available publicly.
What parents value
- –Lowest fees of any established Shunyi international school: CNY 260,000 for Grades 1-5, CNY 292,000 for Grades 11-12. Optional boarding from Grade 6 (CNY 75,000-90,000 extra). 5% sibling discount; 10% early payment discount. No application fee.
- –Ranked #3 most popular Beijing international school on International Schools Database 2025. Broad curriculum: IB MYP and Diploma, IGCSE, A-levels available. WASC accredited, ACAMIS and EARCOS member. 200+ ECAs. Duke of Edinburgh Award.
- –Close to main Shunyi residential areas. Around 1,700 students - one of the larger Shunyi schools.
Points of consideration
- –No published IB Diploma average or pass rate - ask admissions for current results and recent university destination data. The '100% to target university' marketing claim should be probed with specific examples.
- –Boarding is optional but adds substantially to annual cost - confirm the full boarding package (including meals, activities) before comparing to day-school fees at other Shunyi schools.
- –Less publicly documented academic outcome data than ISB, Dulwich, or Keystone - factor this into your due diligence if IB results transparency matters to your family.
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery (age 1) | 1 | NaN |
| EY2-EY4 (ages 2-4) | 2 | NaN |
| Kindergarten (age 5) | 5 | NaN |
| Grades 1-5 | 6 | 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.
Academic Results
| ISD Popularity Ranking (2025) | #3 in Beijing |
| University Admission Rate | 100% to target university |
| ECAs Offered | 200+ |
Key results: ISD Popularity Ranking (2025) #3 in Beijing, University Admission Rate 100% to target university, ECAs Offered 200+.
Extra Curriculars
Extra-curricular activities: 200+
Facilities: Shunyi campus near Capital Airport · Boarding facilities (Grades 6-12) · Sports courts and fields · Art and music studios · Science laboratories
BIBA offers 200+ extracurricular activities and runs 200+ PTA-organised events annually. The Duke of Edinburgh Award in China programme is available. Optional boarding from Grade 6 provides a residential school experience for families who prefer that structure - uncommon among Beijing's international schools.
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
BIBA enrols approximately 1,700 students across Nursery to Grade 12. The bilingual school name reflects a student body that mixes expatriate children with a significant number of Chinese families holding foreign passports. The boarding programme from Grade 6 adds a residential community dimension not found at most Shunyi day schools.
Leadership
Ouyang Hua
Ouyang Hua serves as Principal at Beijing International Bilingual Academy.