Admissions – Schweizer Schule in Beijing

SCHEDULE A VISIT

Would you like to experience our unique learning environment first-hand, meet our dedicated teachers, and discover what makes our school special? Do you have questions that need answering? Please feel free to contact Katharina Pankow, our Swiss School Admissions Officer.

Before scheduling a visit, please make sure that you meet our admission criteria. As a School for Children of Foreign Nationals in Beijing and in accordance to current authorities’ rules and regulations, WAB is unable to consider admissions of Chinese nationals that are permanently residing in mainland China.

APPLY

Application for admission to the Swiss School Beijing can be submitted online.

Students applying for admission at the start of a new school year are encouraged to do so before 30th of April. Places will continue to be offered after 30th of April, right up to the start of the school year, but the later an application for admission is submitted, the more likely it is to be waitlisted.

We understand that families may relocate to Beijing throughout the school year and we therefore do admit students during the school year, depending on availability of space.

NEXT STEPS

Once submitted, your application will be reviewed by the Admissions Team at the Swiss School Beijing. They will ensure that all required documents have been received and may contact you for additional information, an interview, or an assessment.

After this initial review, the Swiss School Admissions Committee will evaluate the complete application and determine whether there is space in the requested grade level and whether the school can support your child’s needs.

You will be informed of the admissions decision via an OpenApply email notification.

TUITION FEES

Choosing a culturally rich and multilingual education is a meaningful investment in your child’s future. At the Swiss School Beijing, your child will benefit from a unique learning environment that goes beyond the traditional classroom—connecting with diverse perspectives, innovative ideas, and global experiences.

The tuition fees of the Swiss School Beijing are similar to those of the Western Academy of Beijing, but reduced by the amount that the School receives in financial support from Swiss authorities.

Grade	Annual Tuition Fees (2025-2026)
Early Years	205,000 RMB
Kindergarten 1	225,000 RMB
Kindergarten 2 / Junior Grade 1	244, 000 RMB
Grade 1 / Senior Grade 1	268,000 RMB
Grade 2	279,000 RMB
Grade 3	279,000 RMB
Grade 4	279,000 RMB
Grade 5	279,000 RMB
Grade 6	299,000 RMB
Grade 7	299,000 RMB
Grade 8	299,000 RMB
Grade 9	332,000 RMB

Fees above are listed in RMB (Chinese Yuan). Fees may be paid in RMB or USD. See Payment Methods for details.

These Annual Tuition Fees cover our holistic educational offering, including all required textbooks and school supplies, most after-school activities and membersship of the Association Swiss School Beijing. As part of WAB’s commitment to accessibility and sustainability, bus transportation within the designated WAB school bus network is free.

Please note that intercity travel for after-school competitions, conference-related travel, individual music lessons, additional after-school swim lessons, and additonal language programs (other than those languages taught as part of the curriculum) are not included in the tuition fees.

Families applying to the Swiss School Beijing are required to pay an application fee of 2,100 RMB per applicant. This fee is neither refundable nor transferable, regardless of the admission outcome.

Tuition Fees Discount

In adherence with the Swiss Federal law for the provision of Swiss education abroad (SSchG), the School also has a Tuition Fee Discount Policy for Swiss families.

Payment Information and Important Dates

The annual tuition fees include a non-refundable portion of RMB 30,000.
For newly admitted students, the tuition fees must be paid within 21 calendar days of the invoice date. 
Pro-rated tuition fees are available for students enrolling after the October break. A 10% reduction of the tuition fees per calendar month (excluding the non-refundable 30,000 RMB portion) will apply from October.
A 2% per month late payment surcharge will be assessed on all overdue fees. If fapiao is required, this surcharge will not be included in the fapiao amount .

Payment Methods

Invoices are issued in RMB only with the school bank information included. WAB accepts bank transfers in RMB or other Currencies, please consider the current exchange rate and ensure the school fee is received in full. All bank fees and charges are the responsibility of the payer. The WAB standard exchange rate for USD payments is 7.1 for the 2025/26 school year. RMB cash payments can be deposited directly into the school’s CITIC Bank RMB account.

Bank Name:
China CITIC Bank CITIC Building Sub-Branch
中信银行国际大厦支行

Account Name
Western Academy of Beijing
北京京西学校

SWIFT Code:
CIBKCNBJ100

Account Number:
311071000545******* (last 7 digits is the student number)
(Please refer to the bank account number for your child from your school fee invoice)

Bank Address:
CITIC Building, No. 19, Jianguomenwai
Chaoyang District, Beijing 100004, China
北京朝阳区建国门外大街十九号

(Please indicate: Invoice Number as “INWAB2425-XXXXX” or Student Number on the Remittance Advice to facilitate prompt and accurate recording.)

Bank Card Payments

Overseas debit/credit cards will incur an extra fee of 2.8% for Visa/Master cards, 3% for AMEX cards and 3.5% for JCB cards.
Local credit cards will incur a fee of 0.6% on the total amount transferred, debit card plus an additional administration fee of 20RMB on each transaction.
All bank charges are the responsibility of the payer.

Tuition Fees and Refund Policy

The Swiss School Beijing follows WAB’s Tuition Fees and Refund Policy, as described here.