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By Bao Chengrong
Keystone Academy, a new international school in Beijing, began recruiting its first batch of 300 students last week.
Although the school is in its early stages of development, it has already attracted wide attention with its new education model and highly esteemed leadership team.
Malcolm McKenzie, the school's founder, said any school can become an international school if it chooses.
"You can do it in different ways, but really it's about attitude," he said. "You want your students and your teachers to think of themselves as part of the world rather than part of the city or the small group."
Unlike many of China's international schools, which accept only few students from the Chinese populace, Keystone plans to open 75 percent of its enrollment to locals.
Students from Grades 1 to 12 will be...