What Beijing City International School does

Beijing City International School (BCIS) is a non-profit private international school founded in 2005 and headquartered in Beijing, China, operating under the YueCheng Education parent organization. It serves students aged 2 to 18 across multiple campuses in Beijing's Chaoyang and Tongzhou districts, delivering the full International Baccalaureate continuum — Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP) — alongside its proprietary IDEATE program. The school is an authorized IB World School and holds Council of International Schools (CIS) and Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) accreditations, with the latter two specifically granted for the IDEATE program.

BCIS generates revenue through tuition paid by individual families enrolling children in its K-12 international programs. Its customer base consists of two natural segments: Chinese-national families seeking internationally accredited education and foreign-national/expatriate families residing in Beijing. The school uses third-party platforms such as OpenApply for admissions processing and partners with providers like Hutong for experiential learning trips, while maintaining institutional relationships with IB, CIS, and WASC.

The school celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2025, marking two decades of continuous operation. Recent public-facing activity includes the December 2025 "Shaping Our Future Education Forum" addressing education in the AI era, the Reading for the Future Book Program launched in December 2025, the 2025 Winter Bazaar community event, and graduation programming for the Class of 2026. Leadership includes Tom Egerton as Head of School. BCIS positions itself around internationally benchmarked curricula and a proprietary program, with no disclosed technology platform or AI-native product layer.

Name

Beijing City International School

Legal name

Beijing City International School (北京乐成国际学校)

Website

https://bcis.cn

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Beijing City International School is a non-profit private K-12 international school in Beijing, China, founded in 2005 and operating under YueCheng Education. It delivers the full IB continuum and a proprietary IDEATE program to students aged 2-18 across multiple Beijing campuses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

Keywords

• International school education
• IB diploma programs
• Early childhood education
• Secondary school programs
• University preparation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Beijing

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: BCIS generates revenue through tuition fees charged to enrolled students. The school operates as a non-profit private institution, reinvesting funds into educational programs and facilities. Tuition and fees are publicly disclosed on the school's website with tiered pricing for different grade levels.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BCIS is a non-profit private international school in Beijing delivering IB World School programmes (PYP, MYP, DP) from Early Childhood through Grade 12 across three campuses (Shunyi, Courtyard, Parkside). It also offers its proprietary IDEATE program accredited by CIS and WASC, summer programs, and university guidance services to internationally mobile families in Beijing.

Product overview

Beijing City International School (BCIS) is a non-profit private international school offering a comprehensive educational program from Early Childhood Center through Secondary School. The school operates as a unified platform with multiple integrated programs including the proprietary IDEATE Program (Grades 11-12), IB Diploma Programme, and various enrichment activities. BCIS provides early childhood education through Early Childhood Center and Courtyard Kindergarten, elementary education with IB PYP, secondary education with IB MYP preparation, and two parallel pathways for Grades 11-12: the traditional IB Diploma Programme and BCIS's own CIS and WASC-accredited IDEATE Program. Additional offerings include Summer Programs, Enrichment Activities (EAs), Avenir business competitions, Service Learning, University Guidance, Library Services, and technology initiatives like the MacBook 1:1 Program and BCIS Connect portal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IDEATE Program: A personalized alternative pathway program for grades 11-12, offered as an alternative to the IB Diploma Programme, focusing on project-based learning and self-directed study.

Products and services

• Early Childhood Center (ECC) Early childhood education program for the youngest learners, delivered as a wholly-owned subsidiary of BCIS.
• Courtyard Kindergarten Kindergarten program operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of BCIS, serving preschool-age children.
• Parkside Kindergarten Kindergarten program operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of BCIS at the Parkside campus.
• Elementary School (IB PYP) Primary school program delivering the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) to elementary-age students at the Shunyi campus.
• Secondary School (IB MYP) Secondary school program delivering the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) to middle school students.
• IB Diploma Programme (DP) Two-year IB Diploma Programme for Grades 11-12, preparing students for overseas university admission.
• IDEATE Program BCIS's proprietary educational program framework, accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
• University Guidance (Avenir) University counseling service that supports secondary students with overseas university selection, applications, and placement.
• Summer Programs Seasonal summer school programs offered by BCIS for enrolled and visiting students.

Quantifiable outcome

• BCIS continues to exceed the global pass rate for the IB Diploma
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• OpenApplycoreTechnology or IntegrationOpenApply is the online application and enrollment management platform used by BCIS for processing student applications. Families can apply online through the OpenApply portal.
• HutongcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHutong organizes Week Without Walls experiential trips for BCIS students, providing off-campus educational experiences including farming, hiking, and cultural immersion activities across China.
• International Baccalaureate (IB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBCIS is an authorized IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). The school undergoes IB authorization and accreditation processes.
• CIS and WASCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBCIS IDEATE program is fully accredited by CIS (Council of International Schools) and WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges), ensuring program quality and university recognition.
• YueCheng EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization and strategic partner providing educational leadership and resources to BCIS.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Keystone Academy Beijing: Keystone Academy is a non-profit IB World School in Beijing serving K-12 with a bilingual Chinese-Western curriculum. It targets the same Chinese national and expatriate families as BCIS with a comparable academic positioning.
• International School of Beijing (ISB): ISB is one of Beijing's most established non-profit international schools, offering a full K-12 curriculum including IB. It directly competes with BCIS for premium enrollment in the Chaoyang district catchment.
• Harrow Beijing: Harrow Beijing is a premium K-12 international school in the Harrow global network, delivering IGCSE/A-Level and IB pathways. It competes with BCIS for high-income expatriate and Chinese national families seeking premium international education in Beijing.
• Yew Chung International School Beijing: YCIS Beijing is a long-established non-profit international school offering IB programmes from early childhood through secondary. It directly competes with BCIS for expatriate and Chinese national families in Beijing and shares a comparable bilingual, inquiry-based pedagogy.
• Western Academy of Beijing: WAB is a long-standing IB World School in Beijing's Chaoyang district offering PYP, MYP and DP. It is a direct competitor to BCIS in the premium international K-12 segment with overlapping target families.
• Nord Anglia School Beijing: Nord Anglia Beijing is a premium international school within the global Nord Anglia network, offering IB programmes. It competes with BCIS for affluent Beijing families and benefits from strong global branding.
• Dulwich College Beijing: Dulwich College Beijing is a premium K-12 international school serving the same expatriate and affluent local families in Beijing. It offers IGCSE/IB pathways and competes directly for the same admissions pool as BCIS.
• Canadian International School of Beijing (CISB) / Lyman International School: CISB is an IB World School in Beijing serving K-12 students with a Canadian and IB curriculum framework. It targets a similar bilingual family demographic and is a direct enrollment competitor to BCIS.

Others

• YueCheng Education (Parent Organization): YueCheng Education is the parent organization of BCIS and operates other educational entities. It is comparable as the strategic operating parent that provides governance, capital allocation, and resources to BCIS — relevant context for any investment or partnership at the group level.

Regional players

• Beijing Huijia Private School / Dayi International School: Huijia (often known by its Dayi brand) is a well-known Beijing private K-12 school offering IB programmes with a bilingual curriculum. It competes with BCIS for Chinese national families seeking premium international education within Beijing.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BCISonline
• Facebookfacebook.com/BCISOnline

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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