Our School is recognized by the Swiss government and covers the entire range of Swiss compulsory schooling and beyond: from Nursery to Kindergarten, from Primary School (Grade 1 to Grade 5) to Middle School (Grade 6 to Grade 9).
Would you like to know more about our approach to education? Our educational concept is described here.
MISSION AND VISION
Our work is rooted in the innovative Swiss education system and flourishes within the inspiring learning environment of our partner school, the Western Academy of Beijing (WAB). Guided by the Swiss pedagogical approach of “head, heart and hands,” we accompany each child individually and help them develop into well-rounded, confident young people.
Our school is a place where people from many cultures meet with openness and respect. Our students experience both China’s rich cultural setting and WAB’s international community, complemented by the traditions we bring from Switzerland.
Our goal is to be the first choice for families in Beijing who seek a multilingual, holistic education in a warm and nurturing environment - a school that unites modern pedagogy, high quality standards and a joyful learning culture while connecting the Swiss, Chinese and international communities.
VALUES
Together with our students, we have shaped our values from head to toe. The result is a clear compass that expresses what matters to our school community and guides our daily actions.
Curiosity and Joy in Learning
A curious mind – full of questions, eager to explore and delighted by new discoveries.
Warmth and Community Spirit
A caring heart – fostering mindfulness, mutual support and a cheerful, uplifting sense of togetherness.
Respect and Appreciation
Open eyes – encouraging friendly interaction, clear awareness in moments of conflict, and a deep sense of safety.
Participation and Responsibility
Shaping hands – actively co-creating school life, contributing to decisions and taking responsibility.
Identity and Belonging
Confident steps – rooted in Switzerland, grounded in China and open to the world, so that stability and meaningful encounters make our school a true home.
GOVERNANCE
The Association Swiss School Beijing is a non-profit organization registered in Switzerland and established for the purpose of running the Swiss School Beijing.
Each parent and/or guardian of a student of the Swiss School Beijing automatically becomes a member of the Association, for the duration of the enrolment of their child or children at the Swiss School Beijing.
Would you like to know more about the Association Swiss School Beijing? Please download the Statutes.
The Board Members of the Association Swiss School in Beijing are:
Yvan Sprünglin, President
Barbara Stäuble, Treasurer
Romain Barrabas
Daniela Chiani
Sissy Lützel-Pan, Parent representative
Wolfgang Sesser, Parent representative
Daniel Aellen
Xu Tian
Linda Ninio, School Principal
Carla Frehner, Representative of Swiss School Beijing teachers
Verena Mathis, Representative of the Swiss Embassy in China
Marta Medved, Representative of WAB
Guillaume Joyet, Representative of SwissCham Beijing
TEAM
In addition to her responsibilities as the school’s Principal, Linda Ninio also teaches part-time in the school. Linda is fluent in German, French and English.
She also has training in zoological education and studied veterinary medicine for two years. Prior to joining the Swiss School Beijing as a Pedagogical Coordinator and Teacher, Carla Frehner worked during eight years as a primary school teacher in Zurich. Carla Frehner is fluent in German, English, French and Italian and has some basic knowledge of Spanish.
PARTNERSHIPS
Western Academy of Beijing (WAB) is a leading international school in Beijing, with a long tradition of providing Mother Tongue Language Programs. Thanks to the partnership between WAB and the Association Swiss School Beijing, students of WAB can choose to follow a German-language Swiss curriculum, while benefiting from the multicultural environment, friendly atmosphere and excellent facilities of WAB.
We work closely with educationsuisse, the unbrella organisation of all Swiss Schools Abroad that are recognised by the Swiss Government
The Swiss School Beijing is the youngest school in the network of Swiss Schools Abroad recognised by the Swiss government. Each one of these schools is linked to a Swiss canton (the “Patronatskanton”) who supports the school with curriculum development, recruitment of teachers, professional development of teachers and quality assurance. The Canton of Zürich is the Patronatskanton of the Swiss School Beijing.
The Swiss Schools Abroad are supported by the Federal Office of Culture (FOC), which provides funding and strategic oversight. The FOC subsidizes these schools, covering a portion of their operating costs, and works with the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs to support educationsuisse, the umbrella organization for Swiss schools abroad. This partnership ensures that Swiss schools maintain Swiss educational standards and promote Swiss culture globally.
CONTACT US
We look forward to hearing from you! Please feel free to contact us at:
Swiss School Beijing
c/o western Academy of Beijing
10 Lai Guang Ying Dong Lu
Chao Yang District
Beijing 100102, P.R.C.
Email: info@swiss-school-beijing.ch