Schools pediatric therapy clinic. Mon-Fri 9am-6pm. Rm 19-05, Block 2, Condo 360, 10 Dongsihuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6461 6283, jac@ oliviasplace.org) www.oliviasplace.org 胡宝小 屋, 朝阳区东四环北路10号瞰都国际2号楼19－05 室 (东风北桥东北角） Side by Side Side by Side provides support for individuals with special needs and learning difficulties through music therapy, learning support, and a daytime special education program. Side by Side’s team members are fully qualified and experienced professionals who conduct services in English. Music therapy is also available in German. We also offer community support such as workshops for schools, community groups, parents and other members of the community, arranging vocational training within the community, support with life skills such as basic finances, shopping, cooking, personal hygiene or social skills, support with parenting skills, advocacy, family and school support with transition and/ or behaviour issues, support for those dealing with a new diagnosis and work experience for high school students or new graduates. We also provide support with finding organizations and professionals to assist in the development, diagnosis and assessment of children with special needs, or suspected special needs. MonFri 8am-6pm (after hours by appointment). Capital Paradise 3336, Shunyi Distrcict, Shunyi District. (8046 3858, info@sidebysidebeijing. com) www.sidebysidebeijing.com 顺义区后沙浴 名都园3336号 The Learning Center (TLC) The Learning Center opened in 2004 to meet the specific educational needs of local and expatriate students in Beijing. They aim to address the individual challenges of students by offering a nurturing environment, small classes or 1:1 tutoring, and experienced, specialized teachers who design tailor-made programs for each child. By helping them realize their academic potential, The Learning Center cultivate not only students’ skills, but also their confidence and self-esteem. The Learning Center has worked with more than 1,000 local and expatriate students in the Shunyi and Haidian areas. As the only professional tutoring service in Beijing, they pride themselves on offering a nurturing environment in which students of all ages and levels can find the support they need in the subjects they need. Subjects for students ages 5 to 18. Parenting programs are also available, including adult education and child development workshops. TLC tutors are native English speaking professional educators with an understanding of the international school curricula across Beijing. Mon 10am-6pm, Tue-Fri 10am-8pm, Sat-Sun 9.30am-4.30pm. Gahood Villa 2108 ((next to Yosemite and Capital Paradise), Xibaixinzhuang, Houshayu, Shunyi District. (8046 3886/7085, registration@ hyde-education.com / learningcenterbeijing@ gmail.com) www.thelearningcenter.cn 顺义区后 沙峪嘉浩别墅2108(新国展与ISB之间)
Language Schools Beijing Mandarin School Established in 1998, Beijing Mandarin School has students speaking 60 percent of the time in class and focuses on communication for everyday life. Over the years, thousands of students from over 50 countries and over 70 companies and embassies have studied at the school. Beijing Mandarin School offers weekly Chinese cooking classes (RMB 150/two hours) and other cultural activities. Visa help and accommodations are also available. Call for a free trial lesson. 1) Rm 709, 7/F, 42 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. Contact Skype ID: beijingmandarinschool1998 (8441 8391, 186 1173 6419, info@ beijingmandarinschool.com); 2) Rm 904, 9/F, E-Tower, Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. Contact Skype ID: beijingmandarinschool1998 (6508 1026, info@beijingmandarinschool.com) www.beijingmandarinschool.com 北京普通话学 校, 1) 朝阳区亮马桥路42号光明饭店709室; 2) 朝阳区光华路数码01大厦9层904 Beijing That’s Mandarin Featuring a loftstyle space in Dongzhimen, That’s Mandarin
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was established in 2005 and features friendly, qualified staff with experience teaching kids and teens. Language learning is tailored to each individual, whether it’s basic survival level, exam preparation, or just a desire to learn. There are one-on-one and small group options (arranged by age and level) for each program. Students can also take the Intensive Chinese Program, which includes morning lessons or part-time classes to fit around their schedule. That’s Mandarin has its own curriculum and has an inhouse team of education researchers who work on the latest teaching methodologies. Support is available for students working towards the YCT and other overseas examinations. In addition to classes, there are tailor-made group packages for individuals and institutions and the Chinese Summer Camp, which runs from June to August (open for registration as of April). Age range: 7-18. Mon-Fri 8am-9pm, Sat-Sun 10am-7pm. 1/F, Office Bldg B, Xinzhong Yuan, Xinzhong Jie, Dongcheng District. (5218 6432, info@thatsmandarin.com) www.thatsmandarin. com 东城区新中街新中园写字楼B座1层
The Bridge School The Bridge School has about 150 teachers and over 60 companies and embassies as clients. The school’s in-house textbooks (complete with with memory cards and CDs) are published by Beijing Language and Culture University. The Bridge School is also an official HSK, BCT and YCT test center. There are over 5,000 worldwide students at The Bridge School every year. 1) 1/F, Capital Paradise Club, Houshayu, Shunyi District. (8046 6114, info@bridgeschoolchina.com); 2) Mon-Fri 8.30am-5.30pm. Rm 8013, Tongguang Tower. 12 Nongzhanguan Nanli, Chaoyang District. (6538 9422, info@bridgeschoolchina.com); 3) Rm 901, 9/F, Yufei Dasha, 42 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6416 3990, 157 1284 5017, info@bridgeschoolchina.com); 4) Rm 701, Furniture Building, Riviera Plaza, Laiguangying Donglu, Chaoyang District. (8430 8068, info@bridgeschoolchina.com); 5) Rm 903, 9/F, E-Tower, 12 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6503 5193, info@bridgeschoolchina. com); 6) Rm 503, 5/F, Guangming Hotel, Liangmaquiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (8451 7605, info@bridgeschoolchina.com) www. bridgeschoolchina.com 桥学校, 1) 顺义区后沙 峪名都园会所1层; 2) 朝阳区农展馆南里12号通 广大厦8013; 3) 东城区东直门外大街42号宇飞大 厦9层901室; 4) 朝阳区来广营东路尙古城7层701 室; 5) 朝阳区光华路12号数码01大厦9层903; 6) 朝阳区亮马桥路光明饭店5层503室
Schools School fees listed are for one academic year unless otherwise. Specified.Abbreviations: IB = International Baccalaureate; ESOL = English as a Second or Other Language 3e International School Founded in 2005, 3e International School has grown into an institution of over 200 studentsfrom Nursery to Grade 4. The school aims to develop critical thinkers through a specially-developed, research-based curriculum. Classes are taught inEnglish and Chinese with half of the day devoted to each language. Within this inquirybased program, a balance of child-initiated and teacher-directed activity is provided to supportchildren’s development across the entire curriculum. Age range: 2-10. Tuition fees (2012-2013 academic year): RMB 93,800 (Half-day Nursery); RMB 103,800 (Full-day
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