Founded in 1956, FCD is one of the oldest primary schools for foreigners in Beijing. CSL education is deemed as only a transition to a Chinese-only instruction, particularly in the international division of the school (guojibu). As a Chinese school following the Chinese national curriculum, expectations of the students, in terms of content, are more demanding compared to international or bilingual schools. This however, allows students to adapt to the Chinese National Curriculum rapidly. Even though the majority of the teachers are non-native English speakers, the increasing focus on English has seen considerable finances being allocated to professional development. The school’s extracurricular activities include summer camps and visits to cultural events while their facilities include a multifunction athletic field.

The school is located in Zhongguancun area. The school has more than 5100 square meters.

The Beijing Zhongguancun No.1 Elementary School was founded in 1949, located in Zhongguancun, with 117 classes, 5,000 students, nearly 300 teaching staff. In 2003, the school establishment of the International Department.

The Beijing Haidian Waiguoyu Shiyan Elementary School was founded in 1999. The school has a primary school, junior high school, High School, International Department. The school covers an area of 15 hectares (225 acres), with a total construction area of 66,000 square meters, with 2,500 students, more than 400 faculty.

The Beijing Chaoyang Shiyan Elementary School was founded in 1956. The school has with the United Kingdom, the United States, France, India and other countries to set up friendly relations.