In anticipation of the Beijing International School Expo on January 16-17, we’re highlighting local and international schools around Beijing from the upcoming 2016-2017 beijingkids School Choice Guide, which comes out on January 4
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 Cornell, Harvard, Princeton, Stanford, and University of California at Berkeley, as well as top specialty universities such as Rhode Island School of Design, Berklee School of Music, and Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology.
Founding date: 2001
Age range: 5-18;
Grades offered: Kindergarten -12
School type: Independent international school
Total area: 18,000 sqm
Curriculum description: IB
Boarding program: No
Number of students: 685
Is the school registered with the Ministry of Education? Yes
Foreign passport holders accepted? Yes
Local Chinese students accepted? Yes
Tuition fees (2015-2016 academic
year):
• Application fee (non-refundable): 1,800
RMB
• 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: 70 percent China (including Hong Kong and Taiwan), 10 percent Korea, 5 percent US, 15 percent from over 21 nationalities
Primary teaching language: English
Other languages taught: Chinese, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, and German
Class size: Max 25
Teacher/student ratio: 1:5
School hours: 8:20am-3:50pm
After-school activities: Over 60 ASAs including Model UN, BWYAtv, Speech and Debate, LEGO Robotics, Chinese Calligraphy, creative writing, Science Club, and Wolves Athletics sports teams participating in interscholastic competitions in Beijing and Tianjin Beijing World Youth Academy (BWYA)
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Extra help offered: Drop-in study clubs staffed by faculty and intensive ESL support in the Primary School
Scholarships offered: Academic scholarships, merit scholarships, financial aid
for qualified enrolled students
School facilities: Three campuses in Beijing (Lido, Wangjing, and Laiguangying). SmartBoards and BlueAir air purifiers, Apple computer labs, libraries, full science labs, art rooms, design and technology workspaces
equipped with a 3D printer, laser cutter, and vacuum forming machine, music studios, auditorium, athletic facilities, and dedicated Performing Arts and Athletics Center
School nurse or doctor available? All three of our campuses have the support of a full time nurse and specialist counselor
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
Photo: Courtesy of Beijing World Youth Academy
