About Beijing No. 55 High School
Beijing No. 55 High School is a key public secondary school in Dongcheng District that operates a well‑known international section
accredited for the IB Diploma Programme. Founded in 1975, it was one of the first public schools in China to enrol foreign students and
today serves pupils of 50+ nationalities. The urban campus combines bilingual academics, modern labs, boarding facilities and rich
co‑curriculars, preparing graduates for leading universities worldwide.
Cost of Living
Estimated student living costs in Beijing: RMB 4,500–6,000 per month (shared housing & meals).
Key Facts
Address: 5 Zhangzizhong Rd, Dongcheng, Beijing | Phone: +86 10 6406 9944 | International section since 1975 | IB World School since 1994 | Annual tuition (International programme 2025‑26): ~USD 11,300 | Students: 2,000+ | Boarding optional
College Board‑authorised AP courses in Calculus, Physics, Economics & US History plus SAT/TOEFL prep and counseling.
Course Details
- Duration: 3 years
- Campus: Main Campus
- Intakes: August
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International Baccalaureate Diploma with six subjects, CAS, EE and TOK. Instruction in English; prepares for worldwide university entry.
Course Details
- Duration: 2 years
- Campus: Main Campus
- Intakes: August
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Bilingual curriculum blending Chinese compulsory subjects with Cambridge IGCSE mathematics & sciences and advanced English.
Course Details
- Duration: 4 years
- Campus: Main Campus
- Intakes: August
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Intensive ESL plus maths/science terminology for students transitioning into the International High School Programme.
Course Details
- Duration: 1 semester
- Campus: Main Campus
- Intakes: January; August
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Summer immersion combining intensive Mandarin, calligraphy, Beijing opera workshop and Great Wall excursion.
Course Details
- Duration: 4 weeks
- Campus: Main Campus
- Intakes: July
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