How do you protect students against pollution?

There are times of the year when we experience poor air quality in Beijing. At BSB Sanlitun we endeavour to provide a safe environment for children by following these guidelines: Students stay indoors if the Air Quality Index (AQI) rises above 200 (PM2.5). PE lessons are taught indoors if the AQI rises above 200 (PM2.5). Indoor PE lessons are restricted to low-level exercise if the AQI rises above 300 (PM2.5). Students with respiratory problems or health issues affected by poor air quality may stay indoors if the AQI rises above 150. External doors and windows are closed if the AQI rises above 100. All areas of the school have air purifiers. These are kept on and at the highest setting if the AQI rises above 100. Notices at the main entrance to each campus inform everyone of the present AQI level.

Is school lunch provided and where is the food sourced and prepared?

BSB Sanlitun provides tasty and nutritious lunches, freshly prepared onsite by our catering team Chartwells. These are included in tuition fees. Children must bring a water bottle to school, and primary students must bring a healthy snack to eat mid-morning. Snacks are provided for Early Years students.

How can I get involved as a parent?

Our international parent community comprises 60 nationalities and we arrange many social and educational activities to bring our families together to make friends, build connections and strengthen the home-school partnership.

Parent Essentials | BSB Sanlitun

AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

At BSB Sanlitun, we offer fun and enriching after-school activities (ASAs) every day of the week, and students in Years 1 to 6 attend a compulsory ASA programme for one hour on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. These are free of charge and run by our teachers and teaching assistants.

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Physical

Football Club
Table Tennis Tuesday
Touch Rugby
Bounce it Basketball

Academic

Beihai Club
German Club
History Club
Fun with Phonics

Creative

Sew Much Fun!
Masterchef Cooking Club
Creative Ceramics Club
Up-Cycled Art

Musical

BSB Orchestra
BSB Performance Choir
Glee Club
Dance Around the World

PREPARING FOR SCHOOL

At BSB Sanlitun, we strive to ensure students have everything they need to thrive from day one.

School Day

The school day is structured to encourage routine and familiarity, whilst having a breadth of experiences within it to develop the ‘whole’ child in all areas of life. Depending on your child’s age the structure of the day will be tailored to meet their needs more readily.

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School Transport

It's not always easy for parents to drop their children off and pick them up – but our morning and afternoon bus services make your life that bit easier.

A third of our families live in Sanlitun and Dongzhimen, most within walking distance of our school, although buses are available for these areas. We also have over 25 buses serving downtown Beijing.

Kindness Champions

Our Kindness Champion Award is given to students who exhibit exceptional generosity, either at school or in their community. Warmth and respect are at the heart of everything we do at BSB Sanlitun and we motivate our students to become aware of local and global issues by working alongside our community partners.

School Newsletter

Our school's weekly newsletter features information on the week's learning, student achievement and special events in our school.

School Uniform

Our school uniform forms an integral part of our students’ sense of identity and belonging. We offer a range of uniforms for summer, winter, sport and swimming. Our youngest students’ uniform is designed just for them, with ease and comfort in mind.

We expect students to wear their uniform for all school activities, including those off campus.

School Videos

We strive to make our school the perfect place to inspire children, develop their essential life skills and give them the space they need to have fun with their friends!

Portal and Apps

BSB Sanlitun uses several market-leading education apps to connect students, teachers and parents. Through Seesaw, students can show their learning, teachers can gain insights to further personalise their education and parents get a window into the classroom, building a bridge between home and school.

Air Quality Policy

There are times of the year when we could experience poor air quality in Beijing and we know this is an issue of importance for many of our parents. At BSB Sanlitun, we have put in place this Air Quality Policy to to ensure that we provide a safe environment for our children to learn in.

School Information Handbook

Our School Information handbook comprises useful information about the school year. Click here to download the digital version for 2024-25 school year.

PARENTS' ASSOCIATION

Here at BSB Sanlitun we welcome and value parental involvement.

The Parents' Association (PA) has run several great events over the last few years, enabling a huge number of parents to get involved with the BSB community. We would love to be able to continue to run these successful events in the future and we really need your support.

Join the Parents' Association

MEET OUR TEACHERS

Our experienced national and international teaching team have a wealth of experience, both in the UK and overseas. All hold UK Qualified Teacher status or an equivalent, and many hold Master’s degrees. They’re skilled at delivering high-quality and personalised lessons which help students achieve academic success.

Teaching colleagues and the Senior Leadership Team work side by side to ensure the curriculum is delivered to the highest possible standards.

SCHOOL MEALS

Lunchtime is an important part of the school day: students spend quality time with their peers and our youngest students also learn their table manners.

Our food is freshly prepared onsite by our catering team Chartwells, who consult our school community to ensure a healthy and balanced menu, regularly refreshed to introduce students to a variety of nutritious meals.

We aim to cater to all dietary needs and our kitchen staff are fully aware of students’ specific dietary requirements.

How do you protect students against pollution?
There are times of the year when we experience poor air quality in Beijing. At BSB Sanlitun we endeavour to provide a safe environment for children by following these guidelines:
- Students stay indoors if the Air Quality Index (AQI) rises above 200 (PM2.5).
- PE lessons are taught indoors if the AQI rises above 200 (PM2.5).
- Indoor PE lessons are restricted to low-level exercise if the AQI rises above 300 (PM2.5).
- Students with respiratory problems or health issues affected by poor air quality may stay indoors if the AQI rises above 150.
- External doors and windows are closed if the AQI rises above 100.
- All areas of the school have air purifiers. These are kept on and at the highest setting if the AQI rises above 100.
- Notices at the main entrance to each campus inform everyone of the present AQI level.
Is school lunch provided and where is the food sourced and prepared?
BSB Sanlitun provides tasty and nutritious lunches, freshly prepared onsite by our catering team Chartwells. These are included in tuition fees. Children must bring a water bottle to school, and primary students must bring a healthy snack to eat mid-morning. Snacks are provided for Early Years students.
Where do your families live and do you provide school buses?
One third of our families live in Sanlitun and Dongzhimen, most within walking distance of our school, although buses are available for these areas. We also have over 25 buses serving downtown Beijing.
How can I get involved as a parent?
Our international parent community comprises 60 nationalities and we arrange many social and educational activities to bring our families together to make friends, build connections and strengthen the home-school partnership.

PARENT ESSENTIALS

School Calendar

AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

PREPARING FOR SCHOOL

PARENTS' ASSOCIATION

MEET OUR TEACHERS

SCHOOL MEALS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

OUR SCHOOL NEWS