Canadian International School of Beijing (@CISBeijing)

What Canadian International School of Beijing (@CISBeijing) does

Canadian International School of Beijing (CISB) is a private, single-campus international school founded in 2005 and located at 38 Liangmaqiao Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing. It delivers the Canadian (New Brunswick) curriculum within the full International Baccalaureate (IB) framework, offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) to approximately 148 employees. The school serves expatriate families in Beijing across an age continuum from 6 months (NIDO Programme) through Grade 12, anchored by 100% university admission outcomes and 60%+ placement at Top 50 global universities.

CISB's product architecture spans five core academic tiers — NIDO, Early Years, Elementary (G1-5), Middle School (G6-8) and High School (G9-12) — plus a layered set of enrichment and student-life offerings: the CAAP enrichment program (English, Mathematics, TOEFL/IELTS prep, IB DP tutoring), Sports & Athletics (ACAMIS/ISAC leagues, artistic swimming), the Wellness/SEL program, Week Without Walls outdoor education, University Counselling, Student Council, and a five-house system. The school runs on a standardized edtech stack: OpenApply (admissions), Toddle (portfolios), Moodle (LMS), PowerSchool (SIS), Microsoft 365 (productivity), Yoopay (payments), and WeChat (community). The 2026 ETS TOEFL Partner Model School designation formalizes its language-assessment positioning.

CISB operates a direct-to-consumer, tuition-driven revenue model billed annually. Demand is generated through Discovery Mornings, Open House events, community referrals via the Parent Association, social media (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, WeChat), and a 5-step admissions process administered by dedicated Admissions Officers. Distribution is single-channel and single-geography: the OpenApply portal feeding into one Beijing campus. Customer concentration is structurally high — a narrowly defined expatriate segment with no disclosed corporate or government contracts — and geographic single-point-of-failure risk is material given Beijing-specific expat demand sensitivity.

Name

Canadian International School of Beijing (@CISBeijing)

Legal name

Canadian International School of Beijing

Website

https://cisbeijing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Canadian International School of Beijing is a private IB World School delivering the Canadian (New Brunswick) curriculum to expatriate families at a single Chaoyang District campus, educating students from age 6 months through Grade 12.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

International Curriculum Early Learning Academies (e.g., IB Early Years) (EDACADAK)

Keywords

• International K-12 education
• IB World School
• Canadian curriculum school
• Expatriate student education
• Private school services

Headquarters

HQ city

Beijing

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and School Fees: CISB generates revenue primarily through tuition fees charged to enrolled students. The school offers various programs across Early Years (NIDO for 6–18 months), Kindergarten through Grade 12. Fees are detailed on the school's tuition/school fees page and vary by grade level and program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Canadian International School of Beijing (CISB) is a private international school offering K-12 education for expatriate families in Beijing. It delivers the Canadian (New Brunswick) curriculum within the full International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum — Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). Programs span from the NIDO infant program (6–18 months) through Grade 12, supplemented by the Canadian Academic Academy Program (CAAP) for English, mathematics, and standardized test preparation.

Product overview

Canadian International School of Beijing (CISB) is an IB World School offering a comprehensive international education program. The school provides a multi-level architecture consisting of: the NIDO Programme (6-18 months) for infants; Early Years Program (6 months to 5 years); Elementary School (Grades 1-5) with IB Primary Years Programme; Middle School Programme (Grades 6-8) with IB Middle Years Programme; and High School Programme (Grades 9-12) with IB Diploma Programme. All programs integrate the Canadian (New Brunswick) curriculum. The CAAP (Canadian Academic Academy Program) provides supplementary enrichment in English language development, mathematics, and test preparation (IELTS, TOEFL, IB DP tutoring). Additional offerings include After-School Activities, Sports & Athletics, Wellness Program, Week Without Walls outdoor education, University Counselling, Student Council, and House System. The school uses integrated educational technology platforms including Toddle, Moodle, PowerSchool, OpenApply, and Yoopay for learning management, communications, and administrative functions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Canadian Academic Academy Program (CAAP): After-school enrichment programs focused on language development, mathematics skills, and IB DP, IELTS and TOEFL preparation for students from Kindergarten to Grade 12.

Products and services

• NIDO Programme Infant program for children aged 6 to 18 months, inspired by Montessori philosophy, promoting social, emotional, and cognitive development in a nurturing environment.
• Early Years Program Program for children 6 months to 5 years old, covering the foundation stages of learning within the IB Primary Years Programme framework.
• Elementary School Grades 1-5 program implementing the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) alongside the Canadian curriculum.
• Middle School Programme Grades 6-8 program implementing the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) as part of the internationally recognized Canadian curriculum.
• High School Programme Grades 9-12 program offering the IB Diploma Programme (DP) with Canadian curriculum integration, preparing students for university admissions globally.
• Canadian Academic Academy Program (CAAP) Enrichment program offering language development, mathematics skill building, and IB DP, IELTS, and TOEFL preparation for students from Kindergarten to Grade 12.
• CAAP Enriched English English language enrichment from Kindergarten through Grade 12, focusing on phonics, reading comprehension, writing skills, and literary analysis.
• CAAP TOEFL Preparation TOEFL test preparation course for Grades 8-11, including pre-TOEFL and intensive TOEFL programs with reading and writing focus.
• CAAP IELTS Preparation IELTS test preparation for Grades 8-11, offering pre-IELTS and intensive IELTS programs with focus on reading and academic English.
• CAAP Enriched Mathematics Mathematics enrichment from Kindergarten to Grade 12, including Singapore, Shanghai, and UK competition preparation.
• CAAP IB DP Tutoring One-on-one tutoring for IB Diploma Programme subjects (Grades 11-12), covering Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Business Management, Economics, and languages.
• After-School Activities (ASA) Diverse enrichment activities beyond regular curriculum including sports, arts, and academic programs.
• Sports & Athletics Comprehensive athletics program including volleyball, basketball, football, track and field, swimming, badminton, table tennis, golf, cross country, and artistic swimming.
• Wellness Program Social Emotional Learning (SEL) program for Kindergarten to Grade 5, with weekly 40-minute explicit SEL lessons focusing on self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making.
• Week Without Walls (WWW) Outdoor education and experiential learning program from Grade 3 to Grade 11, featuring field trips and adventure activities across China.
• University Counselling Guidance and support services for university applications and admissions, including university fairs and individual counselling.
• Student Council Leadership development through student government, including EY/ES Student Council and MS/HS Student Council.
• House System Five-house system (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water) promoting teamwork, competition, and school spirit across all grade levels.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% university admission rate to leading global institutions
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ETS (Educational Testing Service)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 March 2026ETS, the developer of the TOEFL test, partnered with CISB to co-host the '2026 New TOEFL Information Session' on March 6, 2026. During the event, ETS officially awarded CISB the designation of 'TOEFL Partner Model School.' The partnership involves collaborative language education development, authoritative test preparation guidance, and alignment of teaching and evaluation with internationally recognized TOEFL standards. The collaboration also involves the International Test Preparation Center.
• OpenApplycoreTechnology or IntegrationCISB uses OpenApply as its primary online admissions portal. Prospective families submit applications and track status through cisb.openapply.cn.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Nord Anglia Education China schools: Global premium international school group with a strong Beijing presence (e.g., NACIS). Operates multiple campuses across China and globally, offering IB and British curricula with significant scale advantages and brand recognition that compete with CISB for premium expatriate enrollment.

Direct peers

• Dulwich College Beijing: Premium British-curriculum international school in Beijing with broad K-12 offering. Competes directly with CISB for premium expatriate family enrollment in Beijing, with overlapping extracurricular and university placement positioning.
• Yew Chung International School of Beijing: Bilingual/international school in Beijing offering K-12 education with strong emphasis on Chinese-English dual curriculum. Direct competitor in the Beijing expatriate premium-school segment with comparable positioning and parent profiles.
• Beijing City International School (BCIS): IB-authorized international school in Beijing serving expatriate families across elementary and secondary grades. BCIS and CISB both hosted/participated in CANMUN V and target the same Beijing expatriate demographic with comparable IB-curriculum offerings.
• Keystone Academy: Beijing-based IB World School that hosted the Chinese Battle of the Books finals in which CISB competed. Both schools target expatriate and globally-minded families in Beijing with IB-aligned curricula.
• International School of Beijing (ISB): Long-established Beijing international school offering comprehensive K-12 education. ISB and CISB compete directly for the same expatriate family segment in Beijing and were both mentioned as CANMUN V participating schools, confirming direct overlap in target customer and programming.
• Beijing World Youth Academy (BWYA): Beijing-based international school offering IB and IGCSE programs, mentioned as a CANMUN V participant. BWYA serves a similar expatriate and globally-minded family segment in Beijing, making it a direct neighborhood competitor.
• Harrow International School Beijing: Premium British-curriculum international school in Beijing serving K-12. Harrow competes with CISB for premium expatriate families seeking globally recognized credentials and strong university placement outcomes.

Regional players

• Wellington College International Hangzhou: Premium British-curriculum international school that hosted the 2026 Wellington College Aquatic Sports Invitational in which CISB competed. Comparable K-12 international school model with similar extracurricular emphasis, though located in a different Chinese city.
• Western International School of Shanghai (WISS): IB World School in Shanghai offering PYP, MYP, and DP. WISS and CISB were both referenced as CANMUN V participating schools; same IB framework and target expatriate-family segment, but operating in a different Chinese city.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@cisbeijing5948
• Facebookfacebook.com/CISBeijing-180448808802304
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/canadian-international-school-of-beijing
• Instagraminstagram.com/cisbeijing
• Xx.com/CISBeijing

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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