The BIBS Haidian Academy is a new international Bilingual school located in the Haidian district of Beijing which opened in October 2019. The Haidian Academy is a K-12 school of the Beanstalk Education Group (BEG) family of schools.

Founded in 1998 by Ms. Kathy Shi, BEG is regarded as one of the leading international bilingual education pioneers in China. BEG schools are known as “Chinese schools with a truly international vision". BEG now has 20 campuses across China helping prepare students for their future, including kindergartens and K-12 schools with accreditation from internationally acknowledged authorities including the International Baccalaureate® (IB) and the Western Association of Schools and colleges (WASC). If you would like learn more please visit our website.

The campus covers an area of over 600 Mu (1 Mu=666 square meters) and sits adjoining the Western Hill which is conveniently close to the line six Liaogongzhuang subway station. Designed for over 1,000 students the spacious campus will include state of the art indoor gymnasium, theatre and performing arts centre, innovative STEAM centre and a range of purpose-built facilities.

Caleb Archer
Haidian Academy, Head of School

Experienced leadership is in place with Caleb Archer as the Founding Head of School. Caleb was the founding Middle and High School principal of the BIBS K-12 Shunyi campus where he is currently the Deputy Head of School. He has worked in Beijing for the past five years, along with his wife and three young children. Other leadership positions are currently being recruited for, including IB Coordinator and elementary leadership roles. 

Tony Moniz
Haidian Academy, Primary School Principal

Tony Moniz joined the team in September 2019. Tony is a Canadian educator who has spent the past 14 years as a Principal or Head of School in international schools around the world. Tony has extensive IB experience and has been a PYP coordinator for the past eight years. Tony is already familiar with China and has worked in both Wuxi and Beiijng before as well as being a board member for ACAMIS (Association of Chinese and Mongolian International Schools). Tony will return to Beijing with his wife Deanna who has experience as a homeroom teacher and librarian. 

April Tang
Haidian Academy, Administrative Principal

April Tang is the Administrative Principal for Haidian Academy. After completing her Masters in Human Resource Management in Singapore, she has spent the last seven years in international education. April first joined BIBS in 2014 after returning to Beijing, since then she has been a Human Resources Manager, Operations Manager and Executive Assistant.

Marina Chen,
Haidian Academy, EYC Principal

Ms. Marina Chen, Principal of the BIBS Haidian Academy Early Years Centre was one of the founding staff at the BIBS Shunyi Campus and has 12 years’ experience in international education. During her last five years with the Beanstalk International Education Group, Marina has successfully held the roles of Principal at BIK Shunyi and Wanda CBD campuses. As an educator Marina believes in teaching how to fish rather than giving a fish.

BIBS Haidian Academy will have a full Early Years Centre, Elementary School and Secondary (Middle and High) School.

Our beautiful modern campus will have a purpose designed Early Years Centre (EYC) catering for ages 2-6 years. An attached Elementary school and a separate Middle and High School building.

Across all sections students will use the Chinese National Curriculum and Common Core standards.

EYC students will start with a Pre-ePYP year then enter into the ePYP program from age 3 years. ePYP is the enhanced Primary Years Program from the IB, and we will be applying for candidacy status in 2020.

Elementary School (ES) students in G1-5 will also be part of the ePYP, going through the well established IB Primary Years Program which culminates in an exhibition and celebration of learning before students join the Middle Years Program (MYP). ES students will also get to participate in a wide variety of trips and events that will support the curriculum.

Middle and High School students will join the IB Middle Years Program from G6 and enjoy taking part in service learning and outdoor camps that will compliment their curriculum studies with leadership experiences. Students in High School will have the choice to pursue graduating with an IB Diploma, or with a certified Advanced Placement (AP) transcript.

The BIBS Haidian Academy is a member of the Beanstalk International Education Group and shares the Mission and Vision of all BIBS campuses.

Mission: Beanstalk seeks to empower its learners to become bilingual, multi-cultural and global-minded citizens who are equipped with the knowledge and integrity to function successfully, responsibly and effectively in an ever-evolving global environment.

Motto: Opening Minds, Opening Doors. Our motto represents the opportunities that come from having an exciting and engaging education, an education that prepares students for the future.

Love, Care, Support. This simple motto captures the heart of our culture. We are a community school and we are passionate about providing a safe place where children can grow and reach their potential.

At the BIBS Haidian Academy we also have 5 core values

Respect; Excellence; Service; Accountability; Empathy

These values are designed to provide our students with a strength of character that will help them to be good people above all else. We believe that one of the greatest gifts we can provide to our community is in our partnership with parents to see our core values modelled and passed on to our students.

These values apply not just to our students, but to all members of our community and make up the expectations of how we interact with others and the world around us.

The BIBS Haidian Academy is seeking passionate, student-centred, caring educators who are excited about joining a start-up school and have a positive approach to collaborative problem solving. 

Our approach to education is based on: A shared vision for learning, strong values, consistent leadership, future focused programmes, community engagement and a healthy natural environment. 

Professional educators who have experience with initiating action, working hard and caring for those around them are welcomed. There is an expectation that all Haidian Academy staff will have a commitment to the BIBS motto of “Love, Care and Support” and enjoy serving others and their community.

There are certain realities that come with working as part of a start-up team in China, and we want educators who are team players, open to collaboration and interested in working in a diverse inclusive environment. Team members must be balanced in their approach to work and understand the need for flexibility, adaptability and a sense of humour.

Being interested in Chinese language and culture is essential; as guests in China there is so much to learn and experience. In addition, we support staff to learn Mandarin to enhance their engagement with our community.