IAB is accredited by ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International), NCCT (National Center for Curriculum and Textbook Development), and WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges).

For the 2009-2010 school year, IAB will offer Pre-Kindergarten through grade 12. Our first senior class will graduate in June of 2010.

In grades K-4, the maximum class size is 16. In grade 5, we accept 18 students per class. In grades 6-12, class size may be up to 20.

The current teacher/student ratio is 7:1.

Our teachers come from a variety of countries, with the majority from the United States, Canada, China, and the Philippines.

The amount of time students spend on homework varies by grade level and also from student to student. As a general rule, students in grades 1-2 can expect about 30 minutes of homework per night, grades 3-4 can expect 60 minutes, and those in grade 5 can expect 90 minutes. Middle school and high school students should expect more than 90 minutes of homework per night and should learn to schedule their time well.

In the classroom, teachers use a variety of assessment methods, including daily work, observation, homework, essays, projects, and tests. At the high school level, semester exams are given and counted as a percentage of the semester grade.

Yes, we offer ESL support in Kindergarten through grade 8. The kindergarten students are in a full-immersion English program. The other students are pulled out for extra ESL supports, as needed.

We allow no more than 40% of the students in each grade level to be classified as ESL.

Yes, we offer Chinese classes at every grade level. Each year, our Chinese teachers assess the students and divide them into Chinese classes by level, from beginner to advanced. Students enrolled in ESL do not take Chinese.

AP stands for Advanced Placement and includes courses in a variety of subjects. Each course prepares students for the AP exam in May. Students who achieve high scores (4 or 5) on the AP exam can earn advanced standing at university. Currently, IAB offers AP exams in 10 subject areas. AP courses are available to strong students in 11th and 12th grades.

University admissions officers like to see that students are taking a very rigorous academic program in high school. For American and Canadian universities and colleges, students who take AP courses are considered excellent candidates for admission and are granted advanced standing in university. In Australia, Britain, and Europe, 3 or more AP courses are required for university admissions, but advanced standing is usually not granted.

Tuition includes textbooks, instructional materials, art supplies, and annual Enrichment Week events.

In addition to tuition, the school charges all students a one-time application fee and an annual capital levy. There is an ESL Program fee for those students enrolled in ESL. School uniforms must be purchased by the families. (link to uniform page) Bus services and school lunches are optional, but both require additional fees. Some after-school activities are offered on our campus by outside providers, and they charge their own fees.

Yes, we offer a 20% discount for the second child in a family.

Tuition can be paid by bank transfer in either US dollars or RMB.

Elementary students must purchase the uniforms from the school, including shirts, shorts, skorts, and pants. Middle and high school students must wear uniform shirts and follow the school dress code in regards to pants. Please follow the link to specific guidelines and prices.

Our elementary campus includes 21 classrooms, a library, an auditorium, and a multi-purpose room. We also have dedicated art and music rooms, plus an I.T. room with computer stations for individual students. For physical education, we have the use of a playground, basketball court, soccer field, and gymnasium.

Our secondary campus includes 14 classrooms, a library, and a large auditorium. We also have a science lab, an I.T. lab, and both art and music rooms. On the campus, we have the use of a gymnasium, soccer field, and outdoor basketball courts.

 

At the elementary level, all students take music class twice a week. They learn about various composers and musical styles. They also learn vocal music and have two performances a year. Violin is offered after school. Middle school students take vocal music for one semester and have a performance at the end of the course. Music is offered as an elective course at the high school level.

Our middle school and high schools students participate in sporting events against other schools as a member of both ISAC and ACAMIS. In the fall, we have high school volleyball and middle school soccer. In the winter, we play high school basketball and middle school volleyball. In the spring, we participate in high school soccer and middle school basketball.

Our elementary students participate in a fall cross-country meet and a spring track meet. We also offer a variety of sports in our after-school CSI program on a rotating basis. We currently offer club football, table tennis, badminton, and dance.

Every November, IAB students work together to collect coins in support of a local charity. In the spring, the students have a powdered milk drive to support the community. Our high school students are required to complete a minimum number of hours of community service per year on their own, as well.

Our entrance exam tests the students in the English language, reading, writing, and mathematics. Students in grades 1 and above are expected to be able to function in an English-language classroom.

Pre-kindergarten students must turn 4-years-old by October 1, and kindergarten students must turn 5-years-old by October 1.