The International School of Beijing (ISB) 北京顺义国际学校

Beijing’s largest English-language school has more than 1,800 students from 55 nations and a history of more than 25 years. It teaches an international curriculum and also offers both the IB diploma program and select Advanced Placement (AP) classes. The school’s Chinese program offers more than 80 language classes at both the “academic” and “neo-native” level. ESOL students are limited to a percentage of the total student number in each grade, with that percentage depending on the grade level. The large campus boasts a 600-seat high-tech theater, swimming pool, indoor rock climbing wall, large art department, computer facilities and well-equipped science labs as well as a big “Outdoor Learning Environment.” Grades: Early Childhood (ages 3 to 4) to 12. Price range: USD 8,950-22,630 (plus USD 240 application fee and USD 1,590-4,580 capital fee).