Welcome New dragons!
Welcome to the International School of Beijing. We are delighted that you have chosen to be part of our vibrant community of learners.
This section of our website offers you some of the information you will need as you transition to ISB. Please review the information, complete you registration, and attend the New Family Orientation day which will provide you with a warm welcome to our community.
We look forward to meeting you in the opening days at ISB where we hope you'll feel immersed in our Dragon Spirit.
New Family Checklist
New Student Registration is required to allow your child(ren) to attend school.
Deadline: before the first day of school.
New Student Physical Examination Form
ISB is required to ensure all students have completed these forms.
Submit a Digital Photo of each applicant and both parents
- Submit a recent, color, individual passport size digital photos (256 x 320 pixel) of each applicant and both parents.
- Photographs must be with a white or blue background, clearly labeled with passport names (Last Name, First Name) of each individual in the family and sent as JPEG files.
- Send to: admissions@isb.cn
Visit the pages on Dragons' Gate to find out how to sign up for our bus service, if required.
Family Registration Process
This Registration process should only take a few minutes and, once completed, your student(s) will be eligible to start attending school. Please follow the steps below:
- Sign into Dragons’ Gate using your Dragon's Account login details. Click the ‘PowerSchool’ icon under School Tools. For the first time login, please see here to set your password for Dragons’ Gate.
- Once you are in PowerSchool, click the link in the left hand column entitled: “New Student Registration”.
- Complete and/or update each of the empty family information fields and upload a copy of the following required documents:
- the student’s current passport photo page and most up-to-date visa; permanent foreign residency permit; or Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macau travel permit;
- the working parent’s current passport photo page;
- the student’s insurance card (if available);
- the student’s medical form to be completed by a physician who is in your country or in Beijing. You could download the Physical Examination form here. Please print it out, bring it to your student’s physician for completion and upload the completed document on your PowerSchool Parent Portal.
Key Dates and Deadlines
Semester 2
Date | Event |
13/12/2024 - 06/01/2025 | Winter Break |
06/01/2025 |
School Resumes New Student Registration must have been completed. |
06/01/2025 | New Family Orientation |
07/02/2025 | New Family Welcome Breakfast |
24/04/2025 - 25/04/2025 | Parent Teacher Conferences |
Useful Links & Resources
- Visit the Elementary, Middle or High School sections below.
- Read the ISB Communication Guide for Parents. This provides important information on who to contact and also how we share important news and updates with you.
- Find out how you can get involved in our vibrant community by visiting our Parent Teacher Association (PTA) pages.
- Find out when registration for After School Activities (ASAs) opens. ASAs are open to all students from Kindergarten (semester 2) to grade 8 and give students the opportunity to explore new things are discover their passions.
- Dragons' Gate contains vital information for parents including lunch menus, access to PowerSchool, ISB Weekly newsletter, faculty and staff directory, and much more. Access all these important pages through your Dragon Account.
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Contact Us
If you have any questions about the Registration process or New Family Orientation, please don't hesitate to contact your Admissions Officer or our office team:
Admissions Office
+86(10) 8149-2345 ext. 1047