Our School Day

The school corridors at The British School of Beijing, Shunyi, begin to bustle around 8.15am when students are welcomed into the classrooms. 

A normal school day officially begins at 8.30am with registration, followed by the start of lessons at 8.40am. 

Primary students have plenty of classroom time and are helped by teachers and assistants to their specialist lessons such as PE and Music.

Secondary school has a six-period day, with two break times. Each period is 55 minutes with five minutes in between to transfer to each lesson. Lunch time is an hour.

Daily subject timetables vary depending on year levels, but the following tables indicate a typical busy school day at The British School of Beijing, Shunyi.

Example Timetable for Pre-Nursery, Nursery and Reception

Example Timetable for Primary School (Years 1 to 6)

Example Timetable for Secondary School

Primary students who are not able to come to school because of illness or other reasons, arriving late or leaving early are required to email

• Primary Secretaries at prireceptionist@britishschool.org.cn
• Your child's Class Teacher

Secondary students who are not able to come to school because of illness or other reaons, please email

• Secondary Secretaries secreceptionist@britishschool.org.cn
• Your child's Form Tutor's email

Secondary students arriving late or leaving early are required to fill out the "Late Arrival/Early Departure" Log Book at the Main Reception desk.