In anticipation of the Beijing International School Expo on January 24-25, we will be highlighting local and international schools around Beijing from our newly released 2015-2016 beijingkids School Choice Guide.
Locally-grounded and globally aware, Beijing World Youth Academy is an IB World School offering high-quality programs for local and overseas students.BWYA values holistic education and inquiry-based learning, and offers students the opportunity to develop as internationally-minded critical thinkers. The faculty hails from over 15 countries and emphasizes creativity and teamwork using a curriculum that incorporates standards from North America, Europe, and Asia. BWYA has established a strong reputation for its IB Middle Years and Diploma Programmes and now offers a full Primary School program from Kindergarten. The school has a strong track record of preparing students for top universities, including Harvard, Princeton, McGill, UC Berkeley and Stanford, as well as top specialty universities such as RISD, Central St. Martin’s and Berklee School of Music.
Founding date: 2001
Age range: 5-18
School type: Independent international school
Total area: 30,000 sqm
Number of students: 570
Grades offered: Kindergarten to Grade 12
Is the school accredited by the Ministry of Education? Yes
Accreditations: IB, Chaoyang District “Window School”
Foreign passport holders accepted? Yes
Local Chinese students accepted? Yes
Tuition fees (2015-2016 academic year):
• Application fee: RMB 1,800
• Grades 1-5: RMB 150,000
• Grades 6-9: RMB 160,000
• Grades 10-12: RMB 180,000
• New student fee (includes uniform and school supplies): RMB 2,500
• Textbook deposit: RMB 1,500-3,000
• Transportation fee (optional): RMB 3,500- 7,000 per semester
Nationality of students: 50 percent Chinese (including Hong Kong and Taiwan), 20 percent Korean, 10 percent American, remaining 20 percent from over 20 nationalities
Primary teaching language: English
Other languages taught: French, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, and German
Average class size: Maximum 25
Average teacher/student ratio: 1:6
School hours: 8:20am-3:50pm
After-school activities: Nearly 30 ASAs including Model UN, BWYAtv, Speech and Debate, LEGO Robotics, Chinese calligraphy, and Wolves Athletics sports teams participating in BASSA and ISAC competitions
Scholarships offered? Academic scholarships, merit scholarships, financial aid for qualified enrolled students
Extra help offered? Drop-in study clubs staffed by faculty and intensive ESL support in the Primary School
School facilities: SmartBoards and air purifiers in every classroom, Apple computer labs, library, full science labs, art rooms, design and technology workspaces, auditorium, and athletic facilities
School nurse or doctor available? Yes, at all times
Contact: 18 Huajiadi Beili, Chaoyang District (8454 3478, 6470 6336, admissions@ibwya. net) www.ibwya.net 朝阳区花家地北里18号
Word from a Parent:
“I have three daughters at BWYA and the school provides lots of great opportunities to take part in a vast range of activities. Joining a new school can be a daunting experience, but BWYA and the activities they offer meant that my daughters could make new friends quickly. They love playing for the BWYA Wolves sports teams every term and during their three years at BWYA, their English and Chinese have improved a lot. My favorite saying is ‘The journey is the reward’ and I know my daughters are enjoying their journey at BWYA. My husband and I are very proud.”
– Zenith Park (South Korea), mother of Isabella (age 8), Ella (age 12) and Clara (age 13)
