General Questions
  • How many campuses does Daystar have? What program does Daystar offer at each campus?
    1. Quanfa Campus:
    International Nursery-Half Day: (1.5-3 years old)
    International Nursery-Full Day: (1.5-3 years old)
    International Montessori Program: (3-6 years old)
    Bilingual Montessori Program: (3-6 years old)
    2. Sanlitun Campus:
    IB PYP Bilingual Elementary Program: Kindergarten and Grade 1-5
    3. Beigao Campus
    IB PYP Bilingual Elementary Program: Kindergarten and Grade 1-5
    IB MYP Bilingual Program: Grade 6-10
    IB DP Program: Grade 11-12
  • What are the class sizes?
    20-22 students per class
  • What is Daystar's teacher to student ratio?
    Early Learning Center: 1:6 Elementary School: 1:6 Secondary School: 1:5
  • Where are the teachers background?
    Daystar’s teaching team brings together not only strong academic credentials, but also professional training in education and diverse international experience.

    22% of our teachers have studied at overseas universities, including Harvard University, Columbia University, the University of Manchester, University College London (UCL), the University of Michigan–Ann Arbor, the University of Queensland, Monash University, the University of York, and the University of Illinois, among others. More importantly, this international academic experience is not limited to English teachers—it is represented across a wide range of subjects and areas, including Mathematics, Chinese, English, Art, Learning Support, and LEAP.

    44.2% of our teachers hold a master’s degree, and approximately 49.4% have academic backgrounds in education or teaching-related fields. Our international faculty members come primarily from countries including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Singapore.
  • Which after school activities does Daystar offer?
    Daystar Academy runs extensive extracurricular opportunities through its DRAGON program (Depth, Rigor, Arts, Academics, Grit, Open- Mindedness, and Nurturing). It offers a variety of different activities per week over two seasons, with each season lasting approximately 15 weeks.
  • What are the school holidays?
    Daystar opens 182 school days in a year. Aside from the Chinese National Public holidays, other school holidays include: Summer Holiday (8 weeks), Winter Holliday (2 weeks), Chinese New Year Holiday(2 weeks),Spring Break (1 week)
  • What is Daystar's tuition fee?
    2026-27 school year tuition fee:
    Quanfa Campus (ELC): 115,000RMB-190,000 RMB
    Sanlitun Campus (Kindergarten): 225,000 RMB
    Sanlitun Campus (Elementary): 233,000 RMB
    Beigao Campus(Kindergarten):218,000 RMB
    Beigao Campus (G1-G5): 236,000 RMB
    Beigao Campus (G6-G8): 257,000 RMB
    Beigao Campus (G9-12): 269,000-274,000 RMB
  • Is there a discount for siblings?
    There is discount for siblings, please find more details in admission policy
About Admissions
  • Is there an application fee?
    Our application fee is 2,000 RMB which is non-refundable. Applications will not be processed until the application fee has been received.
  • Can a student apply to Beigao and Sanlitun campus at the same time?
    We suggest you choose one campus to apply. Transferring between campuses can be considered based on parents’ requests and available openings after enrollment.
  • Can students enroll during the school year?
    Yes, if there are available spaces.
  • What are the expectations for the entrance assessment?
    We understand that each student is a unique individual. We take into consideration students’ social and emotional readiness. The expectations for lower grade students are the ability to focus and follow instructions, as well as being able to get along with their peers. Aside from the aforementioned, academic excellence is also required for students in the upper grades. Grade 2 and above students need to have an interview and Chinese language, math and English reading, writing tests.
  • Is Educational Student ID required?
    Incoming first grade students must be qualified to get Chaoyang Xueji (Educational Student ID). Students in second and above must have Xueji and is able to transfer Xueji to Daystar.
  • Does Daystar provide any scholarships?
    Daystar Academy offers a range of enriching scholarship opportunities designed to recognize and nurture individual talents while empowering students to make meaningful contributions to the wider community.

    For more information, please visit the Daystar Academy website or refer to the FAQ section of our official WeChat account.
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