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The British School of Beijing, Shunyi proudly announces our official accreditation by the Council of British International Schools (COBIS), a milestone that underscores our unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional international education. This recognition affirms that BSB Shunyi meets the highest global standards, ensuring that every student is empowered to achieve world-leading outcomes in a nurturing and inclusive environment.
Our Principal, Ms Jayne Needham, highlighted, “Through this recognition, we look forward to strengthening our global connections, enhancing professional development for our staff, and continually raising the standards of the education we offer to our students.”
This accreditation reaffirms BSB Shunyi’s alignment with rigorous international benchmarks, celebrating our holistic approach to nurturing academic excellence, inclusivity, and global citizenship. It reflects our dedication not only to academic achievement but also to the development of character, creativity, and compassion in every learner.
New students consistently praise the school’s supportive environment, noting it is “exceptionally easy to settle in, even if they do not speak Chinese or English,” with peers eager to help everyone feel included. This welcoming spirit is a cornerstone of our school culture, where diversity is embraced and every voice is valued.
Our emphasis on mutual respect is evident in the “almost total absence of bullying,” and students themselves highlight how behavioural concerns are addressed “quickly, effectively, and firmly.” Classrooms and corridors further reflect this ethos through “exceptionally high standards of decoration,” showcasing student work and fostering a visually stimulating and affirming learning atmosphere.
BSB Shunyi’s British educational ethos is complemented by a robust and dynamic curriculum, described as “broad and balanced, aiming to develop both learner qualities and skills.” Teaching is lauded as “energetic, creative, and intellectually challenging,” with tasks thoughtfully tailored to individual learning styles and needs.
Our language programmes are a particular strength. Mandarin instruction, divided into native and non-native streams, achieves “consistent high-quality teaching” and strong IGCSE and IB results. Similarly, the German curriculum, managed by dedicated leaders, ensures students attain linguistic competency “commensurate with their peers in Germany.” These programmes reflect our commitment to multilingualism and cultural fluency.
Leadership plays a pivotal role in maintaining and elevating standards across the school. We are proud to have a highly “robust monitoring system” for teaching, including regular classroom observations and coaching, which fosters a culture of “continuous improvement.”
Staff commend the leadership’s proactive approach to welfare, citing “huge support” and a positive working environment. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme exemplifies academic excellence, preparing students for prestigious universities while nurturing them as “rounded individuals” with a strong sense of purpose and identity.
Parents are integral to the school’s success, expressing “unanimous praise” for open communication and curriculum diversity. The sense of community begins at admissions, where families feel “valued as individuals.” Our Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) strengthens this bond through events and charitable initiatives, helping to rebuild and reinforce connections post-COVID.
BSB Shunyi’s commitment to holistic education is vividly reflected in its extensive co-curricular and enrichment programmes. The school offers a wide range of clubs and activities, as well as charitable, community, and global opportunities that exemplify and strengthen its educational ethos. These experiences promote good health and wellbeing and, through active, ethical, and purposeful engagement with the outside world, enrich learning and the development of learner and human qualities.
The After School Activities (ASA) programme is a key strength, offering a diverse and extensive range of options that support the development of creativity, leadership, and resilience. The Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) programme incorporates leadership opportunities such as the selection of House Captains through a formal application process—an important step in nurturing responsibility, teamwork, and initiative.
Opportunities for student leadership are vast. Students take up roles ranging from Student Council and House Captains to Eco Committee and EBID (Equality, Belonging, Inclusion and Diversity) champions. These roles are a source of pride for both students and parents, and they empower young people to make meaningful contributions to school life.
Through our affiliation with Nord Anglia Education, students also benefit from the Global Campus platform, which connects them with peers in other Nord Anglia schools worldwide. This global collaboration encourages students to develop empathy, cultural awareness, and a strong sense of global citizenship.
BSB Shunyi’s COBIS accreditation is a testament to its unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and inclusivity. By fostering academic rigour, ethical values, and global mindedness, the school empowers students to thrive in an interconnected world. In the words of our Principal, this achievement is not an endpoint but a springboard for “strengthening global connections and enhancing professional development,” ensuring BSB Shunyi remains a beacon of international education for years to come.
The British School of Beijing, Shunyi Campus offers the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), which is renowned for its active learning approach. This method is integral to early childhood education, providing young learners with a solid foundation for their future academic and personal development. At BSB Shunyi, active learning means children learn by doing — through a thoughtful blend of teacher-guided activities and independent exploration that develops both their academic skills and their love of learning.
The British School of Beijing recently hosted BritMUN 2025, a Model United Nations (MUN) event that highlights the exceptional organisational and leadership skills of our students. This year's conference was a remarkable success, attracting student delegates from many different schools across Beijing, including the British School of Beijing, the International School of Beijing, Dulwich College Beijing, and Beijing World Youth Academy.