Beanstalk International Bilingual School - Shunyi vs Beijing World Youth Academy

	B Beanstalk International Bilingual School - Shunyi Beijing, China	B Beijing World Youth Academy Beijing, China
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year RMB 209,750 - 278,000	Fees / year RMB 263,000 - 280,000
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 6 - 19 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Chinese National Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE, Chinese National Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 521	Pupils 1,241
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Mandarin	Instruction language English, Mandarin
Opened	Opened 2009	Opened 2001
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Beanstalk International Bilingual School — Shunyi (Tianzhu) Campus is at No. 15 Liyuan Street, Tianzhu, Shunyi District, Beijing. The campus is close to Beijing Capital International Airport and the Beijing International Exhibition Center, making it convenient for families who travel by air. The website lists the campus size and basic facilities (tennis court, indoor stadium, library, etc.).	Location Beijing World Youth Academy is in the Laiguangying / Beiyuan area of Chaoyang District, northeast Beijing — the website gives the address as Beiyuan Bahao, Laiguanying West Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100012. For specific public-transport connections or neighbourhood details the school's contact page and map are the best sources to consult.
Stages	Stages The school offers around 15 years of education from kindergarten through senior high (ages shown as 2–18) and is accredited for the IB Primary Years (PYP), Middle Years (MYP) and Diploma (DP) programmes. This covers Early Years/Kindergarten, Primary (PYP), Middle (MYP) and Senior/Pre‑University (DP) levels.	Stages BWYA is a K–12 school: the IB Primary Years Programme covers Grades 1–5, the IB Middle Years Programme Grades 6–10, the IB Diploma Programme Grades 11–12; the school also offers Cambridge IGCSE options (Grades 9–10) and follows the Chinese National Curriculum for Grades 1–12.
School type	School type The Shunyi campus is a bilingual IB day school and is part of the Beanstalk Education Group. The Shunyi site page does not advertise boarding; a different BIBS campus (Huairou) is described as developing a boarding provision.	School type BWYA is an independent, co-educational day school serving both Chinese and international students; the site describes it explicitly as a day school (not a boarding school).
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support The Student Welfare and Development Department includes school psychologists and learning‑support staff; homeroom teachers (elementary) and grade‑level Personal Tutors (middle/high) are the first points of contact for concerns. The school runs Social Emotional Learning programmes (noted for Years 6–10) and refers specific issues to the Student Welfare team.	Additional learning support The school states it offers limited support and several learning tracks for students with mild learning difficulties and uses language-acquisition programmes (Chinese and English are emphasised in the curriculum). Admissions assessments determine whether a student can access the programmes and what support is appropriate.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation The school is based in Beijing, China, and is operated under the Beanstalk Education Group.	Country affiliation BWYA is an independent Beijing school with no formal affiliation to another country; it welcomes both Chinese and foreign students.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation The campus website does not indicate any religious affiliation.	Religious affiliation The school does not advertise any religious affiliation and states it admits families irrespective of creed or religion.
School day structure	School day structure The school website and the public admissions FAQ do not publish a daily start/end timetable or detailed break/lunch times for the Shunyi campus. For exact school‑day hours and a sample timetable, the admissions office (bibsadmissions‑sy@bibs.com.cn) should be contacted.	School day structure The school's public pages do not publish a daily timetable (start/end time, break and lunch times) for lessons. Office and admissions hours are shown as Monday–Friday 08:00–16:00; for exact class-day hours and daily schedule you should contact admissions directly.
Bus service details	Bus service details The campus website and admissions FAQ do not provide published details of a school bus service or external transport provider for the Shunyi campus. If you need transport routes, pick‑up/drop‑off locations, or provider names and costs, contact the admissions team directly — they can confirm whether a bus service is available and share routes and arrangements.	Bus service details The BWYA website does not provide details about a school bus or transport service in its public pages. If you need school-run bus routes, stops, providers, or pick‑up/drop‑off arrangements, contact the admissions office — the site lists phone and email contacts for enquiries.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Registration Fee - One‑off application / registration fee: RMB 2,200 (charged at application/acceptance). Tuition — Shunyi (annual and per‑term illustration) - Pre‑school / Kindergarten (学前班): RMB 209,750 per year (annual). - Primary (Grade 1–5): RMB 256,000 per year (annual). - Middle & High (Grade 6–12): RMB 278,000 per year (annual). - Note on per‑term: the figures above are published as annual tuition. If invoiced in two terms, the simple arithmetic split per term would be (annual ÷ 2) — use that only as an illustration unless you have the school invoice showing term billing. What the tuition typically includes / excludes - Tuition figures are commonly reported as including on‑site lunch/meal provision. Additional optional services (school bus, boarding, extra‑curricular program costs, external exam fees) are usually charged separately. Optional / Other fees - School uniform (full set): around RMB 2,500 (one‑off purchase). - School bus (optional): typical ranges reported RMB 8,000–26,000 per year depending on route; common ranges for Shunyi listings are roughly RMB 10,000–20,000 per year. - Boarding / accommodation (where offered for eligible grades): Shunyi campus reported boarding options with typical annual charges around RMB 40,000 per year (3‑person room) and RMB 45,000 per year (2‑person room). Availability is usually for higher grades and is campus/room‑type dependent. Billing schedule and payment terms - Published summaries for the school group show tuition quoted as annual amounts; practice at comparable Beijing international schools is to issue an invoice for the full academic year with specified payment deadlines (often prior to term start) or allow staged payments — verify the invoice terms for exact deadlines. Refunds and deposits - No centrally published, detailed refund policy for Shunyi tuition and deposits was located in publicly available admissions materials. Registration/application fees are commonly treated as non‑refundable in the sector; refundable deposits (where used) are normally subject to deduction for fees or damages in exit procedures — confirm final terms on the school invoice or contract. Payment methods (typical options used by schools in China) - Common payment channels for international school tuition: domestic bank transfer, international wire (SWIFT), and often school invoicing for corporate payment. Credit card / online‑payment options vary by school and may incur fees; Alipay/WeChat options are used by some schools. Check the invoice for the accepted options and required remittance details. (Amounts shown are the commonly reported published tuition and ancillary fee levels for the Shunyi/Tianzhu campus in the current 2025–2026 reporting cycle.)	Fee details Application / Registration Fees - Application / registration fee (one‑time, non‑refundable): RMB 2,000. - New‑student / enrolment fee (one‑time, covers basic uniform/welcome pack): typically RMB 2,500 (charged on first enrolment). Tuition fees (annual and per term split) - Grade 1–2: RMB 260,000 per year — payable either in full or as two equal instalments of RMB 130,000 each. - Grade 3–5: RMB 263,000 per year — payable either in full or as two equal instalments of RMB 131,500 each. - Grade 6–8: RMB 265,000 per year — payable either in full or as two equal instalments of RMB 132,500 each. - Grade 9–10: RMB 265,000 per year — payable either in full or as two equal instalments of RMB 132,500 each. - Grade 11–12 (IB DP): RMB 280,000 per year — payable either in full or as two equal instalments of RMB 140,000 each. (Note: the school offers the option to pay tuition in full or in two instalments; instalment billing and due dates are set on the invoice.) Billing schedule and payment terms - Invoices state payment due dates; fees must be paid by the date shown on the invoice. Seats are not reserved for outstanding accounts. Any bank charges are borne by the payer. Late or overdue accounts may affect enrolment. Boarding fees - BWYA operates as a day school (no regular boarding programme listed). There is no ongoing boarding fee for standard enrolment. Other costs / optional charges - Textbook / library deposit (refundable on exit): Primary: RMB 3,000; Grades 6–12: RMB 5,000 (approx.; held as deposit). - Optional school bus: approximately RMB 11,000–18,000 per year depending on route. - Lunch is charged separately (vendor rates apply). Refund information - Deposits (textbook, where charged) are refundable when a student leaves, subject to school conditions. The school's published terms indicate that refunds are not provided where closures are due to force majeure and that fee adjustments are at the school's discretion. Payment methods / options - Common methods used with BWYA admissions systems include bank transfer and online card/payment gateways; OpenApply (the school's admissions platform) also supports credit‑card processors, Alipay and bank transfer integrations — schools typically configure which methods they accept and list instructions on invoices. Any remittance fees should be covered by the payer.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements BWYA is a day school for Chinese and foreign students. There is no boarding on campus.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options —	Food options —
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is part of Beanstalk Education Group and is IB PYP, MYP, and DP accredited and WASC approved.	Governance and ownership BWYA is an independent day school founded in 2001. Its establishment and operation were approved by the Beijing Municipal Education Commission and the Chaoyang District Education Commission.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Beanstalk International Bilingual School (Shunyi) integrates the Chinese National Education Program with IB inquiry- and project-based approaches to deliver a bilingual “BIBS+” pathway across 15 years of education from kindergarten through senior high. For early years (BIK, roughly ages 2–5) the school uses a balanced/early‑years programme that draws on PYP concepts with bilingual immersion. Primary students (about ages 6–12, elementary/G1–G6) follow the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), teaching core subjects through inquiry in both English and Chinese. Middle school (IB MYP, roughly ages 11–16, G6–G9/G10) continues the MYP framework with subject-based learning, interdisciplinary projects and bilingual delivery. Senior high (G11–G12, ages 16–19) offers the IB Diploma Programme (DP); the campus is WASC‑approved and issues a senior‑high diploma described as equivalent to a US high‑school diploma, with college counselling for university placement.	Curriculum details Beijing World Youth Academy runs a K–12 programme that combines the IB Primary Years (PYP), Middle Years (MYP) and Diploma (DP) with Cambridge IGCSE options in Grades 9–10 and the Chinese National Curriculum across Grades 1–12. The PYP (Grades 1–5) is taught as a transdisciplinary, inquiry-based framework with core subjects including Chinese, English, mathematics, physical & health education, arts, drama, music and Units of Inquiry. The MYP (Grades 6–10) uses eight subject groups (language & literature, language acquisition, individuals & societies, sciences, mathematics, arts, physical & health education, and design) plus Approaches to Learning, Service as Action, interdisciplinary units and assessed projects (Community Project and Personal Project). The Cambridge IGCSE pathway (Grades 9–10) offers a two-year programme with core IGCSE subjects (for example International Mathematics, Co‑ordinated Sciences, English as a Second Language, First Language Chinese, History and the Cambridge IPQ) and a range of elective IGCSE courses that can be taken for external assessment in Grade 10. The DP (Grades 11–12) is offered as the full IB Diploma (six subject groups plus Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay and CAS) with an alternative option to take individual IB courses where appropriate.
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Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is described as a core part of the BIBS curriculum and is integrated into the Elementary programme. The site states that Years 6–10 receive a special SEL programme developed by the school psychologists to cover relationships and emotional development. The Student Welfare and Development Department is said to include psychologists and learning‑support staff who deliver or refer SEL work as needed. The school notes that SEL work has been a particular focus during and after COVID‑19 to meet student needs. Source: school Student Welfare & Pastoral Care page.	Social & emotional learning BWYA implements the IB Learner Profile across the school and embeds attributes such as “caring,” “balanced” and “reflective” into its curriculum, which supports students' social and emotional development. The Primary Years Programme highlights Physical and Health Education and transdisciplinary Units of Inquiry that address personal and social well‑being. The Middle Years Programme explicitly uses Approaches to Learning (ATL) to develop social and self‑management skills. The school also cites Service & Action and Classroom Without Walls as programme elements that build empathy, responsibility and community engagement.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) The school's Student Welfare and Development Department is described as including psychologists and learning‑support staff, and grade‑level leaders/personal tutors are used to manage and refer student issues. The website explains that particular concerns are initially managed by Grade Level Leaders and then referred to the Student Welfare Department as required. The site does not list specific categories of special educational needs (for example, dyslexia, autism spectrum, ADHD) that the school can support, nor does it state that BIBS Shunyi is a specialist SEN institution. Therefore the school does not publicly disclose detailed information about which precise SEN conditions it supports. Source: Student Welfare & Pastoral Care page.	Special educational needs (SEN) BWYA's admissions information states the school offers limited support and “a variety of learning tracks for school completion” to address the needs of students with mild learning difficulties. Placement and course levels are determined via assessments and are adjusted during the year according to progress. The website does not present a dedicated specialist SEN centre or detailed lists of the specific types of SEN supported, so it should be treated as a mainstream school offering limited/mild‑level learning support rather than a specialist SEN institution. For full details or case‑by‑case arrangements the school asks families to contact admissions.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The school describes a bilingual approach and notes the use of native English‑speaking teachers as part of its programmes on the Shunyi site. The site does not, however, set out a specific EAL/ESL programme, dedicated EAL staff, or explicit EAL entry/withdrawal support on the publicly available pages. Consequently, the school does not publicly disclose detailed information about targeted EAL provision on the Shunyi English website. Source for bilingual/native teachers statement: school homepage; absence of EAL programme details: Student Welfare/Core Curriculum pages.	English as an additional language BWYA's curriculum pages show English Language Arts in the PYP and a Language Acquisition subject in the MYP that phases learners from emergent to proficient levels, indicating formal in‑programme language learning provision. These pages describe language learning expectations and phased progression but do not describe a named, separate EAL department or list specific EAL staffing or standalone intervention programmes on the public website. If you need confirmation of specialist EAL support (staffing, pull‑out programmes or assessments), the school's admissions or academic office should be contacted directly.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing The school states that its Student Welfare and Development Department includes psychologists who deliver SEL classes and respond to student needs, with a focus on communication with parents and referral processes for more complex issues. It explains that in Elementary the homeroom teacher is the first contact for care and that at Middle/High School personal tutors and Grade Level Leaders provide continuity of care. The site explicitly notes increased demands on school psychologists during the COVID‑19 period and the provision of a psychologist‑developed programme for Years 6–10. The website does not publish a full description of any external clinical services or a detailed mental‑health policy for students. Source: Student Welfare & Pastoral Care page.	Mental wellbeing The school presents curriculum examples that explicitly develop emotional awareness and resilience (for example, literature lessons that explore grief and resilience), and classroom practices that encourage reflection and empathy. MYP and PYP documents emphasise self‑management and balanced development as part of the IB Learner Profile and ATL skill sets, and Physical and Health Education is listed as part of the programme to support students' physical and personal well‑being. The website does not, however, publish a detailed counselling or mental‑health services team page, so information about dedicated counselling staff or external mental‑health partnerships is not publicly available there.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding The school does not publicly disclose information regarding safeguarding and child protection on the English Shunyi campus website.	Safeguarding BWYA's homepage states that safeguarding, health and safety are priorities and describes a school culture focused on awareness, supervision and safe working methods. The admissions section describes an induction process for new students and parents and indicates ongoing communication through school channels to support student integration. The public site does not publish a full child‑protection policy text or named safeguarding leads on the pages reviewed, so for policy documents or named safeguarding contacts you should request them directly from the school.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The BIBS Shunyi Tianzhu Campus was founded in 2009. The campus covers more than 7,000 square meters. It provides a tennis court, a library, an indoor stadium, an outdoor playground, a roofed basketball court, a video workshop, a science lab, a soundproof music room, a dancing and theatre studio, and a café corner, along with a large outdoor area. The campus serves more than 600 people (teachers and students), and the teacher-student ratio is 1:5 with class sizes of 22. The campus offers 15 years of education from kindergarten to senior high school and is IB PYP, MYP and DP accredited and WASC approved.	Facilities overview BWYA is an independent K-12 school founded in 2001. The campus includes a four-lane swimming pool for lessons and physical education, three learning centres, and an auditorium seating over 450. The school has two Maker Spaces for hands-on learning across subjects. The school has 1,240+ students and 30+ nationalities represented. The motto is Locally Grounded, Globally Aware and safeguarding is identified as a priority.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The campus provides sports facilities including a tennis court, an indoor stadium, and a roofed basketball court. It also features outdoor spaces suitable for various physical activities and recreation.	Sports facilities The campus includes a four-lane swimming pool used for swimming lessons and physical education.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Beanstalk integrates the core curriculum of the National Education Program with the International Baccalaureate inquiry and project-based teaching concepts. It blends Chinese and Western education concepts and includes the BIBS+ exploratory bilingual course. The Shunyi campus is IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and IB Diploma Programme (DP) accredited and is a WASC approved school. It offers a senior high diploma equivalent to United States native high schools and provides 15 years of education from kindergarten to senior high school.	Academic facilities BWYA offers the IB Primary Years Programme for Grade 1–5, the IB Middle Years Programme for Grade 6–10, and the IB Diploma Programme for Grade 11–12. Cambridge IGCSE Curriculum is available in Grade 9–10. The Chinese National Curriculum is taught from Grade 1–12. The IB Diploma is recognised in over 150 countries. The school focuses on achieving high levels in both Chinese and English.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Extracurricular Activities are listed under the Extracurricular Activities page. The page includes materials labeled ASA, linked as a PDF, indicating after-school activity content. The page is part of Learn at BIBS, and details are accessible via the linked resources on the Extracurricular Activities page.	Extra curricular facilities BWYA provides 80+ after-school clubs and enrichment activities. Enrichment Activities include After School Activities, Class Without Walls Programme, Duke Of Edinburgh, and Model United Nations.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History BIBS Shunyi (Tianzhu Campus) was founded in 2009 and is operated under the Beanstalk Education Group. The campus description on the school site lists around 600+ students, a campus area of about 7,000 m² and facilities such as a library, indoor stadium, tennis court, science lab, music room and theatre/dance studio. The site also notes a teacher–student ratio of about 1:5. BIBS Shunyi is presented on the school website as accredited for the IB PYP, MYP and DP programmes and as WASC approved.	History Beijing World Youth Academy (BWYA) is an independent school that was founded in 2001. The school describes itself as education‑oriented and independent in governance, and it marked its 20th anniversary in 2021. BWYA's website also reports more than two decades of operation and highlights its steady development since opening. These founding and milestone details are drawn from the school's own published information.
Community	Community The school's News & Events page shows regular academic and community activity — recent items include student participation in events such as the United Nations Climate Conference (COP29), visits from university admissions representatives, and reports of university offers. The campus facilities and listed extracurricular pages indicate provision for sports, performing arts and science activities that support those events and student clubs. The school also links its news items to social channels (WeChat), which the site uses to share community updates and announcements.	Community BWYA's published profile notes a student body of over a thousand and representation from 30+ nationalities, reflecting an internationally mixed community. The school's news and calendar show regular community and cultural events such as UN Day (flag parades and SDG‑themed activities), an annual May Fair, school‑hosted Model United Nations conferences, and various sports exchanges and tournaments. Classroom Without Walls trips and overseas learning experiences are also highlighted as parts of the wider community programme.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The Shunyi campus website does not publish a dedicated PTA page or detailed public schedule for a campus Parent–Teacher Association; a formal PTA section is not evident on the Shunyi site. The broader Beanstalk/BIBS network does note parent involvement at other campuses (for example, the Solana kindergarten explicitly mentions parental involvement through PTA and regular parent meetings). If you need specifics about a current PTA committee, parent volunteer groups, or regular parent-led events at the Shunyi campus (for example meetings, fundraising, cultural festivals or classroom-support rosters), the school lists an admissions contact you can use to request that information: bibsadmissions-sy@bibs.com.cn.	Parent teacher association The BWYA Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is described as a bridge between home and school, focused on building respect, trust and mutual support among parents and staff. The PTA celebrated its 10th anniversary on July 26, 2024, and the school notes that parent representatives and past volunteers were recognised at that event. The PTA is actively involved in organising major community events—most notably the May Fair—and participates in committees such as the Food and Nutrition Committee and WASC parent focus groups. It also coordinates Parent Social gatherings, supports UN Day activities, and helps arrange Career Day in collaboration with the university counselling team. The PTA office publishes contact details and office hours for parents who wish to join or volunteer.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The Shunyi Tianzhu Campus was founded in 2009. The campus covers more than 7,000 square meters and serves more than 600 students. It is IB PYP, MYP and DP accredited and WASC approved, providing a senior high diploma equivalent to US native high schools. The school integrates the core curriculum of the National Education Program with the IB inquiry and project-based teaching concepts and includes the BIBS+ exploratory bilingual course for Chinese students.	Academic & intellectual BWYA offers more than 80 after‑school clubs and activities, including science, robotics and electronic music, to engage students beyond the classroom. The Model United Nations (MUN) program is a long‑standing BWYA activity that participates in THIMUN networks and hosts the World Youth MUN conference, which began in 2024. The Classroom Without Walls Programme extends learning through local, domestic, and international trips across five areas: Culture, History, Community Service, Language Practice and Subject Learning. The school's facilities support academic and creative work, including an auditorium for performances and two maker spaces for hands‑on learning.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Facilities include a video workshop, a science lab, a soundproof music room, a dancing and theatre studio, and a café conner. The campus also features an indoor stadium and a library to support arts, performance, and creative expression.	Arts & creative The auditorium seats over 450 and hosts a range of performances and concerts. There are two maker spaces used across subjects to support creative and practical projects. BWYA runs arts‑oriented clubs and interdisciplinary productions, such as the Soundscapes event described in recent news. The after‑school clubs program includes over 80 clubs and activities, many of which are arts and media focused.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language The school offers bilingual education through the BIBS+ exploratory bilingual course. The campus promotes Chinese roots and global vision as a guiding philosophy. Address: No. 15 Liyuan Street, Tianzhu County, Shunyi District, Beijing.	Cultural & language BWYA concentrates on achieving high levels in both Chinese and English, particularly within the Middle Years Programme. The school offers IB Primary Years Programme, IB Middle Years Programme, IB Diploma Programme, Cambridge IGCSE and the Chinese National Curriculum, reflecting its international and bilingual approach. Model United Nations provides international exposure, with BWYA's WYMUN conference and THIMUN network contributing to global engagement. Service & Action is a core component of the MYP, reinforcing cultural awareness and community contribution.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies BWYA offers more than 80 clubs and after‑school activities, many of which are student‑led, giving students a wide range of interests to pursue after the day ends. Clubs run weekdays from 15:50 to 17:00, with seasonal schedules and club fairs to showcase options. The school maintains a robust co‑curricular sports program under Wolves Athletic, including Cross Country, Football, Table Tennis, Handball, Basketball, Swimming, Ultimate Frisbee, Badminton, Tee‑Ball/Softball, Track & Field, Dodgeball and Volleyball. The emphasis is on teamwork, sportsmanship and well‑being as part of the broader learning experience.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service The Classroom Without Walls Programme includes Community Service as one of its five focus areas, extending learning beyond the classroom through culturally and socially engaging trips. The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award offers Bronze, Silver and Gold levels with components including Volunteering, Physical Recreation, Skills, and Adventurous Journeys; a residential component is included at Gold level. BWYA‑hosted MUN conferences and international exchanges provide avenues for service, leadership and global citizenship within student activities.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional DofE provides a structured path for leadership and personal growth across Bronze, Silver and Gold levels, with time‑based requirements in four core areas and a Gold residential component. The MUN program develops leadership through committee leadership, public speaking, diplomacy and negotiation, with BWYA's World Youth MUN (WYMUN) being student‑led and guided by a faculty‑supported Secretariat. BWYA's THIMUN network involvement and annual MUN events offer students opportunities to lead, plan and influence outcomes on an international stage.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing The campus provides facilities that support physical activity and well-being, including a tennis court, a roofed basketball court, and an outdoor playground, along with an indoor stadium. The teacher–student ratio is 1:5 and class size is 22, with over 600 students enrolled. The school offers 15 years of education from kindergarten to senior high.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Wolves Athletic emphasizes health, wellbeing, good sportsmanship and citizenship as integral to the student experience, with coaches guiding student‑athletes at all levels. The school supports physical fitness and life skills through a broad range of sports, including swimming in a four‑lane pool for lessons and competition. Safeguarding is a priority at BWYA, with policies in place to ensure the health and safety of staff, students and visitors. The facility and programmatic emphasis on balance and well‑being underpin the holistic development of students.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Languages taught include Chinese and English within a bilingual framework; Beanstalk combines Chinese roots with a global vision.	Language provision English and Chinese are core languages across BWYA's IB and Cambridge curricula. The Diploma Programme includes language courses in English A, English B, Chinese A, Chinese B, and Korean A. Language Acquisition includes Chinese and English B as additional languages. Cambridge IGCSE offers First Language Chinese and English as a Second Language.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The school offers a bilingual program through the BIBS+ exploratory bilingual course, which integrates the core National Education Program with IB inquiry and project-based teaching concepts, combining Chinese and Western education concepts.	Bilingual teaching BWYA emphasizes bilingual proficiency in Chinese and English across its IB programmes. The MYP focuses on achieving a high level in Chinese and English. The PYP includes language study in Chinese and English as part of the IB framework.
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Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards - No school-level awards found on the BWYA website in the past five years: I reviewed the school's News & Blog archive and the About/Timeline pages and did not find any items that present awards given to the school (as an institution) within the last five years. The site does record programme authorisations (e.g., PYP authorisation in 2025) and many student or student-team achievements, but posts that celebrate individual student awards were excluded per your instruction. If you want, I can take two follow-ups: (a) search IB's and Cambridge's official directories to confirm the school's current authorisation status for each IB programme and its Cambridge centre status, or (b) scan external news sources for any school-level awards not listed on BWYA's website. Which would you prefer?
Accreditations	Accreditations Beanstalk International Bilingual School — Shunyi (as shown on the school website) reports the following accreditations and authorizations: - International Baccalaureate (IB) authorizations — Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). These authorizations mean the school is approved by the IB Organisation to deliver each programme and to use the IB curriculum frameworks for the relevant age ranges. - Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) approval. WASC is a U.S. regional accrediting body; the school states WASC approval means its senior‑high diploma is recognised as equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma. - British Council accreditation/recognition. The school lists the British Council among its international recognitions; the British Council is a UK-based organization that supports English language education and cross‑cultural educational links. (The school site lists this recognition but does not give further detail about the specific British Council scheme.) - Authorized TOEFL and SAT test centre status. The school states it is an authorized test venue for TOEFL and SAT exams, which allows eligible students to sit those standardized tests on campus.	Accreditations - Approval by the Beijing Municipal Education Commission (established 2001): the school states it was set up with the approval of the Beijing Municipal Education Commission, which indicates formal local-government permission to operate in Beijing. - Approval by the Chaoyang District Education Commission (2003): the site reports Chaoyang District approval when the school added a middle school, showing district-level authorization for that expansion. - IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) authorisation (2009): the school timeline explicitly records that BWYA received authorisation to offer the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme in 2009 — this is the IB's formal approval to deliver MYP at the school. - Cambridge IGCSE registration (2016): the timeline states BWYA registered with Cambridge and began offering IGCSE courses in 2016, which indicates it is recognised by Cambridge Assessment International Education to enter students for IGCSE qualifications. - IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) authorisation (2025): a news post on the school site ("PYP Authorisation", July 2, 2025) states that BWYA became fully authorised to deliver the IB Primary Years Programme in the spring semester of 2025. (This is the IB's formal approval for PYP.) Notes: I have listed only accreditations/authorisations and official registrations that are stated on the school's website (About / Timeline / News pages). The site also describes the IB Diploma Programme and other curricula on dedicated pages, but a formal DP authorisation date is not explicitly shown on the pages I checked; similarly, programme descriptions appear on the site. If you'd like, I can contact the school pages again to try to locate an explicit DP authorisation statement or check official IB/Cambridge directories for third-party confirmation.
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Book a visit or request information: Parents should use the school's published booking channel (the website's “Book a Tour” / QR-code reservation guidance) to arrange a campus visit or initial enquiry. The English admissions FAQ on the Beanstalk/ BIBS site explicitly asks parents to scan the QR code to make an appointment on working days, and this is the fastest way to see the campus and speak with admissions staff. Scheduling a visit early is useful because availability and interview slots are managed by the admissions office. 2. Obtain and complete the application form / pack: The site says you can collect an application pack from the campus Admissions Office or download the application form from the website and submit it to the campus admissions office. Parents should read the application pack carefully because it will list required supporting documents (the admissions page refers to “other materials” to be submitted with the form). If you prefer, request the pack or form by email to the campus admissions contact before your visit so you can prepare documents in advance. 3. Prepare supporting documents: The admissions pages refer to submitting the application plus “other materials” to the campus admissions office but do not publish a full checklist online; contact admissions to confirm the exact list for your child. Be prepared to provide current/previous school records or transcripts, identification (passport/ID), and any language or assessment reports — and ask the school which specific documents they require for your child's year level. Confirm document translation and notarisation requirements (if any) with admissions before submission. 4. Assessment / interview scheduling: After the school receives an application and materials, Admissions will contact you to set the interview and assessment date. Entrance assessment content varies by year level: the school's FAQ lists the entrance requirements in broad terms — Kindergarten: age check; Elementary: age, language, maths, previous records and interview; Middle/High School: language, maths, previous records and interview — so plan for both an interview and some age-appropriate English/math checks for older children. Bring originals of documents to the interview and arrive prepared to discuss your child's recent school history and learning needs. 5. Results and offer: Following the assessment/interview, Admissions will advise whether a place is offered. The website describes the assessment stages but does not publish detailed timelines for when offers are sent, so ask admissions at your interview for the expected decision date and any deadlines for accepting an offered place. If an offer is made, confirm with Admissions what paperwork, signed acceptance forms, and payments (deposit/first term tuition, if applicable) are required to secure the place. 6. Acceptance, payment and enrolment formalities: The campus website does not publish a public fee schedule or the specific acceptance-payment steps for Shunyi, so parents should request the current fee schedule, deposit policy and payment deadlines directly from the Shunyi admissions office (email and phone are listed on the campus page). Before making payments, ask for a written fee schedule and the school's refund/cancellation policy in writing. Keep copies of signed acceptance forms and payment receipts for your records. 7. Mid-year entry and start dates: The admissions FAQ states that students can join at any point during the academic year subject to availability and meeting entrance requirements. If you plan a mid-term start, check class availability, curriculum catch-up arrangements, and whether the school runs assessments only at fixed intake points or on rolling dates. Confirm start date, timetable and any orientation arrangements so your child can integrate smoothly. 8. Special needs or language support and follow-up: If your child requires English-as-an-additional-language support, learning support, or has medical/health needs, disclose this early in the process and ask the admissions team how such needs are assessed and supported. The school's college-counselling and student-welfare pages (group-level) indicate structured support services, but specific support plans and staffing should be confirmed with Shunyi Admissions and the campus student welfare team. Ask for written details of the proposed support, monitoring, and review process before you accept a place.	Admissions 1. Online application (Step 1). Complete the application on the school's OpenApply portal (ibwya.openapply.cn). When you apply, carefully choose the school year and grade — the school specifically warns parents to confirm these choices and gives a phone number for questions (010‑6470‑6336). The portal also shows the admissions checklist and is the place the school uses to send email updates and assessment invitations. 2. Admission activities / event reservation (Step 2). After you submit or while completing the online form, use the ‘Activities' (招生活动) function in OpenApply to reserve a place at the school's on‑campus or online admission events. These sessions are used both for families to learn about the school and for the school to observe applicants; the site notes that you must make appointments in the OpenApply checklist. Expect the school to tell you by email which activities are required or recommended for your child's age/grade. 3. Materials submission (Step 3). If invited to proceed, follow the email instructions to upload the applicant's recent academic reports (the school requests the past two years) and to submit one recommendation letter from the current school; you will also complete an online reference/student information form within the stated deadline. Make sure transcripts are the formats requested and that contact details for the recommender are accurate — the school will use the submitted materials when deciding whether to proceed to assessment. If any family or student information changes after submission, the admissions page asks parents to contact the school promptly. 4. Assessment (Step 4). The school arranges grade‑appropriate entrance assessments (details and dates are sent by email); parents should reply promptly and ensure the child attends on the assigned date. Assessment format varies by age (e.g., language and numeracy tasks for younger children; subject/leveling assessments for secondary students) and results are communicated by email or phone. The admissions materials also state that secondary students may be placed into ability‑based course levels after assessment. 5. Enrollment / new‑student orientation (Step 5). If the offer is made, the school will instruct you which documents to submit and which fees to pay; you must complete those steps and attend the on‑site new student orientation before the start of school. Note two practical points the school highlights: students are placed by age as of September 1 and, if neither parent lives in Beijing, a legally appointed guardian in Beijing must be notarised (the school can assist with student‑visa/residence permit matters). Always confirm deadlines in the school's offer email — that message contains the specific items and payment instructions you must complete to secure a place.
Scholarships	Scholarships The Shunyi campus public pages do not publish an incoming-student scholarship or fee-remission programme. At the group level, Beanstalk/BIBS has public references to scholarship-style awards for graduating students (for example the Beanstalk “Green Vine” scholarship mentioned in the school yearbook) and the College Counselling service states it assists students in applying for university scholarships and financial support. However, there is no clear, published admissions-scholarship policy for new entrants to the Shunyi campus on the English or Chinese campus pages. If you want to pursue scholarship or financial-aid options, contact Shunyi Admissions and the College Counselling Office to ask whether any campus-level or group-level scholarships, merit awards, or financial-aid schemes are currently available, what the eligibility criteria are, and what application deadlines and supporting evidence are required. The two relevant references on the BIBS site are the college-counselling overview (which mentions help applying for scholarships) and the group yearbook/article that documents the Beanstalk Green Vine award; these illustrate that scholarship awards exist at the group level but do not confirm a standard incoming-student scholarship at Shunyi. For up-to-date, formal details request the campus' written policy or a fees-and-scholarship schedule from Admissions.	Scholarships The school's public admissions pages do not publish a detailed scholarship or financial‑aid policy. However, several third‑party school profiles and listings note that BWYA runs multiple scholarship programmes and provides financial aid or awards to qualified students; these references describe the existence of scholarship opportunities but do not include application steps, eligibility criteria or award levels on the third‑party pages. Because the school does not publish a clear scholarship application process on its admissions page, contact the BWYA admissions office directly (admissions@ibwya.net or 010‑6470‑6336) to ask: whether scholarships are available to incoming applicants or only to enrolled students, what categories are offered (academic, talent, need, etc.), the application timeline and any supporting documents required. The school's admissions team can give the definitive current policy and criteria.
Waitlist	Waitlist The school's English admissions FAQ does not describe a formal waitlist or central ‘pool' system on the public pages; instead the site notes that mid-year admission is possible “subject to availability.” In practice this means the campus manages places at the programme/grade level and will advise parents of available places after assessment and interview. Because the website does not publish a waitlist policy or prioritisation rules, parents who are offered a place late or who are told no place is available should ask Admissions whether their child can be placed on a waiting list, the child's position on that list, and whether deposits or acceptance forms are required to hold a prospective place. For the most reliable, up-to-date information about waiting lists at the Shunyi campus, contact the campus admissions office directly (phone and email are listed on the campus page).	Waitlist Publicly available admissions information (the school's Admissions page and its OpenApply portal) does not describe a formal, public “waitlist” or a published enrollment pool mechanism. The admissions flow shown on the site focuses on direct application, attendance at admission activities, assessment and then an offer/enrolment step; it does not explain an online waitlist status or automatic holding‑pool process. If you need to know whether the school keeps an internal waiting list for a particular grade or how offers are released when places free up, the most reliable next step is to contact the admissions office (010‑6470‑6336 or admissions@ibwya.net) and ask how they manage offers and vacancies for the grade you are applying to.
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