Choosing the Canadian International School of Beijing means your family joins a diverse community of international families, learning from a passionate team of qualified and dedicated educators and studying on a beautiful and innovative downtown campus.
CISB challenges and supports students to develop into Compassionate, Inquisitive, Successful and Balanced students.
Whether you are a longtime Beijing resident or relocating to Beijing from abroad, we understand that choosing a school for your child’s education is an important decision!
Our Admissions team is here to help you with any questions that you may have about our school’s academic programs, services and facilities. In addition, we will provide you with the necessary support and guidance throughout our application and enrollment processes.
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CISB accept applications from 6 months to 18 years old.
Please refer to CISB’s grade placement guidelines below. Note that applicants for Early Years (EY) through grade 1 will be placed strictly according to their age as of December 31. Students who have completed a grade 1 program or higher and are younger than the guidelines indicate may occasionally be considered for a higher grade placement. In such cases, a student’s academic, social, and emotional development will be taken into account to determine their appropriate grade placement.
Elementary School (grades Nido – G5)
| CISB Grade Level of Entering 2024-2025SY | Age by December 31 | Equivalent Grade in UK |
| Nido | 6 – 18 months | N/A |
| Nursery | 18 months – 3 years old | N/A |
| Pre-Kindergarten 3 | Born in Jan – Dec 2021 | Early Years |
| Pre-Kindergarten 4 | Born in Jan – Dec 2020 | Reception Year |
| Kindergarten | Born in Jan – Dec 2019 | Year 1 |
| Grade 1 | Born in Jan – Dec 2018 | Year 2 |
| Grade 2 | Born in Jan – Dec 2017 | Year 3 |
| Grade 3 | Born in Jan – Dec 2016 | Year 4 |
| Grade 4 | Born in Jan – Dec 2015 | Year 5 |
| Grade 5 | Born in Jan – Dec 2014 | Year 6 |
Middle School (grade 6 to 8)
| CISB Grade Level of Entering 2024-2025SY | Age by December 31 | Equivalent Grade in UK |
| Grade 6 | Born in Jan – Dec 2013 | Years 7 |
| Grade 7 | Born in Jan – Dec 2012 | Years 8 |
| Grade 8 | Born in Jan – Dec 2011 | Years 9 |
High School (grade 9 to 12)
| CISB Grade Level of Entering 2024-2025SY | Age by December 31 | Equivalent Grade in UK |
| Grade 9 | Born in Jan – Dec 2010 | Years 10 |
| Grade 10 | Born in Jan – Dec 2009 | Years 11 |
| Grade 11 | Born in Jan – Dec 2008 | Years 12 |
| Grade 12 | Born in Jan – Dec 2007 | Years 13 |
Guidance for Students Applying from Schools with Different Academic Calendars Than CISB’s
At CISB, our academic year begins in mid-August and ends in mid-June. We understand that many students come from schools with different academic calendars, and we are here to support you through the transition.
When determining grade placement for students from different educational systems—such as those commonly found in Korea, Japan, or Australia—we consider the following factors:
- The student’s age
- The percentage of the school year already completed at their previous school
- The percentage of the school year remaining in CISB’s calendar
Our goal is to ensure that each student is placed in the most suitable grade level for their educational journey. If you have any questions about grade placement, please feel free to reach out to our admissions office adissions@cisbeijing.com. We are happy to assist you!