Beijing 101 Middle School (北京市第一〇一中學), often referred to as Beijing 101 or Beijing Yilingyi Middle School, is a prestigious high school located in the Haidian District of Beijing, China. It is recognized as a model high school by the Beijing Municipal Government.



General Information
Location and Environment
The school is situated on the south side of the Old Summer Palace (Yuanmingyuan). Its location places it near Tsinghua University and Peking University, in close proximity to Zhongguancun. The campus spans 200,000 square meters, including a significant water area of 13,000 square meters and extensive green spaces.



History and Background
Founded on March 20, 1946, the school was initially established in Zhangjiakou as Zhangjiakou Municipal Middle School. It is the only middle school founded in a revolutionary base area by the Communist Party and later moved to Beijing. In 1955, it was officially renamed Beijing 101 Middle School, with the name inscribed by Guo Moruo. The name signifies "aiming for further progress," which serves as the school motto.
Affiliations and Distinctions
Beijing 101 Middle School is a key high school in Beijing and a model high school in the city. It is considered one of the top six high schools in Haidian District, alongside Peking University High School, Tsinghua University High School, the High School Affiliated to Renmin University of China, Beijing No. 11 School, and the High School Affiliated to Capital Normal University.
Leadership
- Principal: Xiong Yongchang (熊永昌)
- Education Group President: Lu Yunquan (陆云泉)



Academics
Curriculum
The school offers a comprehensive curriculum for junior and senior high school students (grades 7-12). Beijing 101 Middle School integrates Chinese high school courses with international programs like the International Baccalaureate (IB) program and Advanced Placement (AP) courses. This integration aims to provide students with a broad and balanced education, combining strengths in Chinese foundation subjects with international educational philosophies.



International Department
Established in 2011, the International Department offers international courses and programs. It aims to prepare students for higher education in the West with a bilingual curriculum spanning grades 10-12. The department provides a variety of programs including:
- AP International Program: Includes US High School Collaboration Program and US High School Diploma Program.
- International Talent Program: Aims to cultivate innovative talents with a global perspective.
- ISP (International Students Program): Designed for international students.



AI in Education
Beijing 101 Middle School is at the forefront of integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into education. The school is working with ZhiPu AI to implement AI Agent systems in various areas, including campus services, teaching support, research, and administration.
- AI-Based Listening and Speaking System: Integrated into English classes to enhance language learning.
- "Little Wisdom Listening Heart" AI Space Station: Provides psychological support to students using AI-powered emotional analysis and guidance.
- ZhiXi Shi (智习势): An AI Agent system with 800,000 AI Agents providing AI audio and video calls, knowledge Q&A, autonomous web browsing, and code explanations.



Achievements
Beijing 101 Middle School's students have achieved excellent results in global AP exams, consistently surpassing both global and national averages in scores and pass rates. Graduates have been admitted to top universities worldwide, including those in the US and UK.
Campus Life and Activities
Facilities
The school has modern teaching facilities, including English-language reading rooms, video classrooms, electronic reading rooms, digital studios, music rehearsal halls, gyms, and sports fields.
Extracurricular Activities
Beijing 101 Middle School offers a wide array of extracurricular activities. The school has over 100 student clubs covering diverse interests such as arts, music, robotics, debate, and sports.



Events
The school hosts various events, including lectures by renowned figures and exchange programs with international schools. It served as a venue for the 2008 Beijing Olympics Youth Camp. In July 2024, the Chinese Embassy in the U.S. hosted a China-U.S. student art exchange gala with participation from Beijing 101 Middle School.



Admission and Fees
Admission Requirements
Admission to Beijing 101 Middle School is competitive. The school primarily admits students with Beijing residency, with limited opportunities for non-Beijing residents. Admission to the International Department requires high academic scores and strong English proficiency.



Fees
Tuition fees for the International Department vary depending on the program:
- Double AP Program: Approximately 90,000 RMB per academic year
- International Talent Program: Approximately 100,000 RMB per academic year
- ISP International Student Program: Approximately 100,000 RMB per academic year
Other Information
Related Schools
The Beijing 101 Middle School Education Group includes multiple campuses and branch schools, such as:
- Shangdi School
- Shuangyushu Campus
- Huairou Campus
- Wenquan Campus
- Petroleum Branch School
- Mining University Branch School
- Daxing Branch School
- Changping Experimental School
- Future Science City School
- Zhangjiakou 101 Experimental School
- Qihui Future School
- The High School Affiliated to China Agricultural University
- Beijing Foreign Studies University Affiliated Foreign Language School



Notable Alumni and Events
- Famous individuals such as Yu Hua, Li Kaifu, and Nobel laureate Barry Marshall have held lectures and交流活动at Beijing 101 Middle School.
- Retired Brazilian footballer Ronaldo Luis Nazario de Lima attended a football activity at Beijing 101 Middle School on June 30, 2016.


