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
Built upon over 80 years of experience of Yew Chung International School offering quality international education, Yew Wah International Education School (YWIES) takes a holistic approach that creates a positive, caring, joyful, and appreciative learning environment and nurtures the whole person. Through the unique co-principals and co-teaching model, it allows more comprehensive opportunities for students to be immersed in western and eastern cultures and knowledge. The teaching team comprising of western and Chinese teachers work on the teaching plan together. YWIES prepares students to look beyond the walls of the classroom and their countries and launches them on a personal journey of growth to become confident, balanced individuals with international perspectives. YWIES provides international education programs ranging from early childhood to upper secondary education and overseas university preparation in a unique international setting.
Founding date: 2016
Age range: 2-18
Grades offered: Kindergarten (K2) to Grade 12
School type: International education school
Total area: 100,000sqm
Curriculum description: Kindergarten: Emergent Curriculum; Primary to Lower Secondary: Chinese National Curriculum and International Curriculum; Upper Secondary and University Preparation: IB
Boarding Program: Will be available soon
Number of students: Maximum 1,600
Is the school accredited by the Ministry of Education? Yes
Foreign passport holders accepted? Yes
Local Chinese students accepted? Yes
Tuition fees: To be determined
Lunch offered: Chinese, western, and vegetarian options available
Nationality of students: Mainly Chinese
Primary teaching languages: English and Chinese
Average class size: 20-25
Average teacher/student ratio: To be confirmed
School hours: To be confirmed
After-school activities: Musical instruments, basketball, football, and more
Extra help offered? Yes
Scholarships offered? To be confirmed
School facilities: Library, gymnasium, sports grounds, multimedia center, and student dormitory
School nurse or doctor available? Yes
Contact: 3rd Floor, Sydney Room, Pullman Hotel, No.12 Ronghua Nanlu Admissions Office and Showroom) Daxing District (8581 4299, enquiry.bj@ywies.com) www.ywies-bj.com 亦庄经济技术开发区荣华南路12号，兴基铂尔曼饭店3层 悉尼厅(筹备办公室及展示厅)
Photo: Courtesy of Yew Wah International Education School
