How to Apply for Middle School (Grade 6 - 8)

Space Availability 2008/2009 Academic Year

At this time, we welcome applications from students who are native or fluent English speakers for the following grades: Kindergarten and Grade 1. A few openings remain for grades 2, 9, and 12. There are waiting lists for grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, and 11. Applicants for grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, and 11 whose siblings have been accepted will be given priority on the waiting list.

Please note that all applications must be reviewed by the Admissions Committee, which consists of teachers, counselors, and Principals. Committee members will be away between June 23rd and August 05th so we suggest you submit completed applications prior to June 20th.


The Admissions Office will remain open throughout the summer to receive applications. Admissions Committee members will return on Monday, August 5th , to review the applications received during this time.

Visiting the School before applying

If you wish to visit our campus and have one of the Admissions Office staff answer any queries you may have, please email admissions@isb.bj.edu.cn or call 8149-2345 ext. 1041/1042 to arrange a time and a date. This will ensure that sufficient time is allocated to help you.

How to Apply

In order to consider an applicant for admission, the following must be sent to the Admissions Office:

• The application form. We understand that some of you may not have a Beijing address and/or a Chinese visa information and/or emergency contact information when submitting an application. You may submit this information to the admissions office once you have moved to Beijing.
• Copies of school records for the 3 most recent years including progress reports (in English).
• Recommendation form (refer to the Recommendation Form: G3-G12) from a current teacher or a counselor.
• Math recommendation form, applicable for Grade 7 and Grade 8 applicants. (MS).
• 2 passport-size photos of the student.
• The medical form completed by a physician, including a record of immunization. Please note that the physical examination must be completed within 6 months prior to enrollment.
• A copy of the passport page with the child's picture. If the applicant holds residency from either Hong Kong, Macau, or Taiwan, please provide us with copies of the China entrance permits of the family members and original certificate of employment in Beijing with the company seal.

• Once we have received your application, we will email you for any missing documents. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the Admissions Committee. Once all required documents are received, we will then process your application assuming vacancy is available. - Children with special needs are admitted on a case-by-case basis. (Please refer to our Learning Support Policy). When necessary, further academic and diagnostic testing may be required.
• Children who enroll in ISB from schools with different school calendars (i.e. January to November vs. August to June) will be placed in the grade they are currently attending (if enrolled in the beginning of the ISB school year), or in the grade which he/she has just completed if enrolled in the second semester in ISB.
• If a child enrolls in ISB during the school year, there is a 48 hour teacher notification period from the time of the acceptance letter (sent by email) to the parents to the child’s first day of school.

• The student's age.
• School records and recommendations forms.
• Results on any entrance screening, particularly writing samples.
• Slot availability in the appropriate grade / program.
• At the High School level, an applicant's grade placement will also be based on academic credits earned towards graduation.