Beijing International Bilingual Academy vs Chaoyang Kaiwen Academy

	B Beijing International Bilingual Academy Beijing, China	C Chaoyang Kaiwen Academy Beijing, China
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year RMB 76,000 - 292,000	Fees / year RMB 197,600 - 247,600
Age range	Age range 1 - 17 years	Age range 5 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational (boarding)	Type Co-educational (boarding)
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Montessori Curriculum, Chinese National Curriculum, American Curriculum	Curriculum Chinese National Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP), Cambridge A Levels, Advanced Placement (AP), BTEC Qualification
Pupils	Pupils 1,700	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 21	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Mandarin	Instruction language English, Mandarin
Opened	Opened 2006	Opened 2017
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location No.1 Yumin Road, Houshayu, Shunyi District, Beijing — the campus is in the suburban Shunyi area (postcode 101300). The school is reachable by car and local buses (routes 933, 855 and Shun 22); the nearest subway access is Line 15 (Houshayu Station) combined with a short bus or taxi ride.	Location Located in Beijing's Chaoyang District (address: 北京市朝阳区宝泉三街46号院, postcode 100018), the campus sits near the Fourth Embassy Area / Jinzhang corridor and is reachable from the East 3rd/4th Ring roads and nearby suburban districts. The school website notes the main campus and gives admissions contact details for relocation queries.
Stages	Stages BIBA serves from Early Years (kindergarten/early childhood) through Primary (KG–G5), Middle (G6–G8) and Upper/High School (G9–G12). High‑school students follow a mix of IGCSE (G9–10) and IBDP or A‑Level options (G11–12).	Stages Chaoyang KaiWen Academy is a K–12 (pre‑school through Grade 12) bilingual school. High‑school pathways include international options (IBDP, A‑Level, AP) alongside a national (普高) pathway.
School type	School type BIBA is a co‑educational, bilingual (Chinese–English) international school. The school offers optional boarding for secondary students (grades 6–12).	School type The school is a private, co‑educational K–12 international bilingual school. The campus offers boarding options for some year groups (third‑party and school listings indicate boarding is available for older primary and secondary students).
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support The school describes a schoolwide approach to tailored support: differentiated/tiered instruction, inclusive classrooms, personalized mentoring and targeted language support (for example specialized English coaching in the secondary years). Early Years and primary pages note individual portfolios, parent–teacher collaboration and regular developmental reporting. For specific formal SEN (additional‑needs) provision or case‑by‑case admissions decisions, contact Admissions directly.	Additional learning support The school describes academic and personalised learning support and an emphasis on ‘学业支持'/individualised development in published materials, but it does not publish a detailed public SEN policy on its main pages; for specific additional‑needs provisions (assessments, individual education plans, staffing) contact the admissions office directly.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation BIBA is based in China and describes itself as rooted in China while operating as an international bilingual school; it is authorised by international bodies such as the IB and WASC. It does not present a formal affiliation to another country's national school system.	Country affiliation The school is a Chinese private school based in Beijing and does not operate as an overseas/state school tied to another country. It presents a bilingual, China‑rooted international programme.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation The school website does not indicate any religious affiliation; BIBA presents itself as a secular, bilingual international school.	Religious affiliation No religious affiliation is indicated on the school's published materials or ‘About' pages.
School day structure	School day structure Published local school guides report a typical school day start around 08:20 with classes ending about 15:50 and optional ECAs running until about 16:50; exact daily timings and ECA schedules are set by division and can vary by year group and season, so check the school calendar or ask Admissions for current division timetables.	School day structure Specific daily start/end times and break/lunchtimes are not listed on the public site; the school publishes a school calendar and recommends confirming division‑level daily schedules with admissions before relocating.
Bus service details	Bus service details BIBA runs an optional paid school bus service (school lists an annual bus fee range and a Bus Application Form in its downloadable resources). Bus fees and routes vary by year and pickup area (fees are listed as a paid optional service on the school fee page), and parents must apply for bus service via the school's Bus Application Form. Contact Admissions or the Finance Office for current routes, stops and pricing for your address.	Bus service details The school runs a dedicated school‑bus service covering large parts of northeast and east Beijing (sources and school materials list routes serving areas such as Tongzhou, Shunyi, Wangjing, Dongba, Changying, Sihui and parts of the East 3rd/4th Ring). Recent listings note around 30 bus routes; fees and exact pickup points vary by route and are managed by the school—confirm current routes and costs with admissions. }
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fee - No application fee amount is listed on the school's admissions pages or the tuition and fees page. Tuition fees (per semester and per year) - Nursery class: RMB 38,000 per semester. - EY2–EY4: RMB 93,700 per semester. - KG: New student RMB 126,700 per semester; continuing KG student RMB 122,100 per semester. - Grades 1–5: RMB 143,000 per semester (RMB 260,000 per year). - Grades 6–8: RMB 146,300 per semester (RMB 266,000 per year). - Grades 9–10: RMB 151,050 per semester (RMB 273,000 per year). - Grades 11–12: RMB 160,600 per semester (RMB 292,000 per year). Billing schedule and payment terms - The school year is split into two semesters with the semester dates published on the school's billing page. Payment is due by the date stated on each invoice; tuition is not pro rata by month or day. Placement is not guaranteed if payment deadlines are missed. A 5% sibling discount applies for second and subsequent children (subject to the conditions stated by the school). A 10% tuition discount may apply to continuing students who meet the school's advancement and payment conditions. Boarding fees (optional) - Boarding is optional and meal-inclusive (three main meals and three snacks per day). - 4 students per room (Grades 6–10): RMB 75,000 per school year. - 2 students per room (Grades 11–12): RMB 90,000 per school year. - Single room (Grades 11–12): RMB 125,000 per school year. Other costs and optional charges - Uniform (optional, except EY): RMB 3,100–3,400 per set. - Lunch and snack service (optional): RMB 5,800–8,600 per school year. - School bus (optional): RMB 10,000–16,000 per school year. Withdrawal and refund information - Withdrawals require written notice and completion of the school's refund and withdrawal forms; refunds are not automatic. Normal processing time for refunds is 30 working days. No refunds are given for withdrawals resulting from violations of Chinese laws/regulations, serious school-rule violations, or force majeure events. Refund schedule (tuition): 100% before orientation day; 80% if within one month after school starts; 60% if within two months after school starts; no refund after two months. Meal, bus, and boarding refunds have specified timelines and conditions. Payment methods and currency - Invoices are issued via the school's education payment platform (“School Pay”) for payment to a student-specific account (scan code). Payment options listed by the school are: School Pay electronic payment, cash in RMB at the School Finance Office, or payment by pay card at the School Finance Office. The school lists payments in RMB only.	Fee details Application and registration fees - Application / registration fee: RMB 2,000 (one‑time, non‑refundable). - Enrollment deposit / seat reservation: RMB 20,000 (one‑time; held to reserve a place and deducted against fees as described by the school; may be retained if a student withdraws before enrolment). Published tuition — annual and per‑term presentation - Published annual tuition by school phase (annual totals): - Kindergarten (Pre‑K/K): RMB 197,600 per year. - Primary (G1–G5): RMB 208,600 per year. - Middle (G6–G8): RMB 222,600 per year. - High school (G9–G12): RMB 247,600 per year. - Term breakdown (inference): the school's application portal references Autumn and Spring terms and the school issues fee invoices after acceptance; therefore a simple per‑term estimate can be calculated by dividing the published annual tuition by the number of school terms (for example, annual ÷ 2 for two semesters). Actual invoiced per‑term amounts and permitted instalment schedules are specified on the school's fee invoice. Boarding and optional campus charges - Boarding (optional): reported examples for boarding options show approximate ranges such as RMB 40,000 per year for a four‑bed room and RMB 70,000 per year for a two‑bed room (boarding is optional and charged in addition to tuition). - School bus: reported annual ranges approximately RMB 13,000–16,000 depending on route. - School meals (lunch): reported annual estimates roughly RMB 10,000–16,000 depending on frequency and plan. - Uniforms and incidental costs: uniform sets are reported at about RMB 3,000 (one‑time, approximate); additional costs may include curriculum exam fees, overseas trips, extra‑curricular programme fees and materials. Billing schedule and payment terms - The school issues a formal fee invoice after a family confirms acceptance; the invoice defines due dates and any allowed instalment plan. Families are required to pay by the deadlines shown on the invoice. Refunds and forfeiture - The enrolment deposit (seat reservation) is retained as compensation for school pre‑allocation of the place; if a student withdraws prior to enrolment the deposit may be forfeited as stated in school notices. Other refundable/penalty specifics are set out in the school's fee terms and the invoice. Common fee payment options - The school uses an online application/invoicing system (OpenApply) and issues electronic invoices; common payment channels for Chinese K‑12 international schools include bank transfer, online payments and card payments. School‑specific accepted methods (for example, domestic bank transfer, UnionPay, Alipay/WeChat or international card payment) are listed on the invoice sent to families.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement Uniform: The school has a uniform; a School Uniform Store is available for uniform purchases.	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options —	Food options The school collaborates with a professional catering company to provide safe, fresh, nutritious meals for students.
House system	House system House system: The Middle School Student Council leads House activities.	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership Governance and ownership: The Board is chaired by Dr. Wang Wei, who also chairs EduChina Group and the BIBA Board. The leadership includes Chief Director Dr. K.C. Pang, Principal Ouyang Hua, and Co-Head of School Dr. Michael Bevis.	Governance and ownership The school is owned by Beijing Kaiwen ZhiXin Education Investment Co., Ltd.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Beijing International Bilingual Academy (BIBA) offers a continuous curriculum from Early Years through Grade 12 that integrates Chinese national standards with international programmes to provide bilingual instruction and an international perspective. Early Years (ages 1–5) combine play-based learning with Montessori practices, and Elementary (KG–Grade 5) follows Chinese–American standards with bilingual emphasis and Chinese cultural study. The Middle Years integrate the Chinese national curriculum with the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) framework to develop inquiry, research skills and global perspectives. In High School, students study Cambridge IGCSE in Grades 9–10 and most students move into the IB Diploma Programme in Grades 11–12, with UK A-level courses also available as an alternative. The IB Diploma subject offerings cover sciences, mathematics, languages, arts and humanities, and the school supplements academic programmes with STEAM, community service and other enrichment alongside national coursework.	Curriculum details Chaoyang KaiWen's primary programme grounds students in the Chinese national curriculum while integrating Cambridge-English elements and bilingual teaching, with regular specialist classes in arts, physical education and STEM. Lower secondary (Grades 6–8) continues the national curriculum while referencing Cambridge (CAIE) standards; Grade 8 students sit Cambridge Checkpoint and prepare to enter IGCSE in Grade 9. Grades 9–10 follow the Cambridge IGCSE programme, leading to internationally recognised IGCSE qualifications across languages, sciences, mathematics and humanities. Senior high (Grades 11–12) offers multiple pathways: the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP), A‑Level and AP courses, plus a National Curriculum pathway and an Arts pathway, so students can choose routes aligned with different university systems or artistic specialisms. The school was authorised for the IBDP in February 2020; IBDP students complete the programme core (TOK, Extended Essay and CAS) while selecting subjects from the six IB groups, and the site also documents its CAIE, A‑Level and AP examination arrangements.
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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 BIBA describes SEL as embedded across its bilingual IB-based curriculum through character education, virtue education and the school's “4R” (Respect, Responsibility, Rigor, Relationships) character system. Early Years and Primary pages describe classroom approaches that develop social and emotional skills through play-based inquiry, paired Chinese/English teachers, monthly themes and regular home–school collaboration (parent workshops, portfolios and conferences). The school also cites whole-school initiatives such as a House System and extensive extracurricular activities (200+ ECAs) that the school says foster collaboration, resilience and leadership. These provisions are described on the Early Years and Primary sections of the school website.	Social & emotional learning Chaoyang KaiWen states that it aims to develop students' intellectual, emotional, physical and social health and promotes character development through its CKWA+ character framework. The school's “About Us” and Kaiwen concept pages describe an emphasis on habits and dispositions such as courage, kindness and adaptability as part of student formation. School news and event posts describe speaker series and student workshops (e.g., “飞扬吧青春”) that have included sessions on emotion management and involvement of psychological/mental‑health staff. These materials indicate SEL is integrated through curriculum, talks and character education, though the website does not publish a separate, detailed SEL programme document.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) BIBA's public pages describe tiered and personalised support strategies—for example ‘flexible tiered instruction, inclusive classrooms, and personalized mentoring' and targeted academic coaching in secondary years—but they do not list specific categories of special educational needs (e.g., dyslexia, ASD, ADHD) or specialist SEN staff on the website. The Middle/High School and Primary curriculum pages reference data-driven assessment and personalised learning pathways as part of their support approach. The school's site does not publicly specify which distinct SEN diagnoses it supports or claim to be a specialist SEN institution.	Special educational needs (SEN) The school's admissions and enrolment information says KaiWen aims to assess and provide reasonable, individualized educational suggestions and support during the admissions and placement process. Beyond that statement the school website does not publish detailed information about specific special educational needs (SEN) provision, which types of SEN it can support, or a dedicated specialist‑SEN service. The school is not described on its website as a specialist SEN institution. The school does not publicly disclose further specific SEN policies or staff profiles on its website.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language BIBA publishes an English Language Development (ELD) programme for multilingual learners that uses formal assessments (MAP and WIDA) to create personalised learning goals and growth pathways. The Primary and school curriculum pages describe ELD as integrated across subjects through project-based learning and a full-cycle support system from classroom teaching to extracurricular activities. The school also offers Chinese-as-a-second-language provision (CSL) alongside ELD as part of its bilingual model. These details are provided on the Primary/Academics and ELD pages of the school website.	English as an additional language The school's curriculum pages list ESL (English as a Second Language) among its language and特色课程 offerings, indicating some English support is provided within its programmes. However, the website does not publish detailed information about an EAL/EAL‑specific team, entry assessments, placement levels, or dedicated EAL intervention programmes. Therefore, apart from listing ESL as a course, the school does not publicly disclose fuller EAL provision or staffing details.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing BIBA's site states the school promotes students' physical and emotional wellbeing through its curriculum emphasis on balanced body and mind, character education and school health measures. The Early Years page notes an on‑campus nurse, a health and safety management system, and nutrition provision; Primary and Middle School pages reference character education, the House System and personalised mentoring as supports for psychological safety. The Child Protection page frames wellbeing alongside safeguarding as part of the school's approach to preventing and responding to harm. These provisions are described on the Early Years, Primary and Child Protection pages.	Mental wellbeing KaiWen's news and events archive describes mental‑health related activity such as parent workshops and a collaboration with a Peking University psychology centre on puberty and adolescent wellbeing, showing the school runs occasional specialist talks and family workshops. Other event pages mention psychological/mental‑health staff involvement in student talks and emotion‑management sessions. The school's overall mission and about pages also highlight attention to students' emotional development as part of whole‑child education. The website does not publish a standalone, detailed mental‑health policy or a full staff list for counselling services.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding BIBA's Child Protection page defines safeguarding and child protection, explains the distinction between them, and indicates the school has designated Safeguarding Leads and Child Protection Officers. The Primary School site also lists ‘Child Protection and Psychological Safety' within its Student Well‑being and Values framework. The Child Protection page is the main public source for these statements; the site does not publish detailed named contact lists or a full public child‑protection policy text on the pages accessed.	Safeguarding The school website describes practical safety and welfare measures such as school‑catered food services (including accommodations for allergies/dietary needs), school‑bus routing and limits on travel time, and dedicated dorm life staff and student management for boarding students. The curriculum pages also reference home‑school collaboration and parent committees that participate in student welfare. The site does not publish a publicly accessible, standalone child‑protection or safeguarding policy document with named safeguarding officers or procedural details. For specifics about safeguarding procedures and designated officers, the school asks families to contact the school offices directly.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Beijing International Bilingual Academy operates a Beijing campus established in 2006. The school opened a Tianjin campus in 2017 and a Guiyang campus in 2018. The campus network forms an educational ecosystem centered on 'Love and Fulfillment.' The school is a bilingual (Chinese-English-language) international school rooted in Chinese culture, serving learners from Early Years through High School. Outdoor Education is part of the academic program across the campuses.	Facilities overview Chaoyang Kaiwen Academy is a K-12 international bilingual school established in 2017, with a campus area of 280,000 square meters. It develops students with balanced, well-rounded international competitiveness. It pursues a Chinese-informed international education and aims to cultivate graduates who are academically excellent, curious, and equally grounded in science and the humanities. Students achieve healthy development across intellectual, emotional, physical, and social dimensions.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities The school has outstanding sports facilities, including a reinforced-concrete ice hockey rink and other athletic spaces. Seven professional sports courses are integrated into the regular timetable to support holistic, individualized growth. Through team sports and competitions, students develop leadership, teamwork, resilience, integrity, and fair play. The campus supports comprehensive physical education as part of the overall curriculum.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The school is authorized by IBO, WASC, ACAMIS and ISAC. Early Years uses a self-designed Early Years curriculum; Elementary School follows the American Common Core Standard and local Chinese curriculum; Middle School follows the IBMYP and local Chinese curriculum; High School uses IGCSE for Grades 9–10 and either IB Diploma Programme or UK A-levels for Grades 11–12. The University Guidance System provides comprehensive support to secondary students and their parents for university admissions, with a focus on end-to-end guidance. The Secondary Career & University Guidance Office coordinates a full-cycle process to help students explore strengths, interests, options, and targeted pathways. The BIBA Institute of Learning and Research conducts research, organizes exchanges, and promotes academic development within the school.	Academic facilities The school follows China's national curriculum standards and references the Cambridge CAIE framework. The high school pathway includes the international direction with IBDP, A-Level, and AP options, along with an International High School Arts program and a national Gao Kao track. In February 2020, Chaoyang Kaiwen was authorized to offer the IB DP program and is an IB World School. Six graduating classes have earned a total of USD 8.33 million in university scholarships. The school has five global curriculum partners, six personalized pathways for college admission, and teachers average 16 years of teaching experience; there are more than 170 enrichment courses available.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities The school offers over 200 extracurricular activities across age groups, fostering holistic development in learning, fitness, and social-emotional skills. These ECAs include competition participation in robotics, debate, math, science, and business, supporting leadership and collaboration. The Alumni Association and the Parent-Teacher Association engage families and students in ongoing school life.	Extra curricular facilities The school presents three signature experiential strands: Sports, Science & Innovation (科创), and Arts. Sports include seven professional offerings integrated into the timetable to support holistic growth. Science & Innovation combines theory and practice as students engage in research and engineering design; teachers hold master's degrees and bring extensive experience. The program includes participation in global competitions such as Botball World Finals, WER Asia, and RoboRave, with multiple awards won. Arts emphasizes visual and performing arts, and in October 2020, Kaiwen Education Group became the exclusive partner in China for Berklee College of Music's K-12 modern music education; students express themselves through diverse art forms to build motivation, confidence, critical thinking, and creativity.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Beijing International Bilingual Academy (BIBA) was established in 2006. The school initially opened under the name Kinstar International School and adopted the Beijing International Bilingual Academy name in 2011. Over time BIBA developed into a multi‑campus group, with additional campuses opened in Tianjin (2017) and Guiyang (2018). BIBA operates as a private school and is listed as a member of the broader EduChina/BIBA group.	History Chaoyang KaiWen Academy was established in 2017 as a K–12 bilingual school and is operated within the Kaiwen education group. The campus development covers roughly 280,000 square meters. The school is administered under the Kaiwen education organization (visible in the school's public materials) and follows a blended Chinese–international curriculum model. Chaoyang KaiWen received authorization to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme on 26 February 2020.
Community	Community BIBA describes its community around the themes “Love · Family · Fulfillment” and positions itself as “deeply rooted in China, with the world in mind.” The school reports a diverse student body (around 1,600 students from more than 30 countries) and maintains a broad extracurricular programme of more than 200 ECAs. School life regularly includes whole‑school open days, concerts and art expos, charity events and culture celebrations that bring families, staff and students together.	Community The school community is composed of Chinese and international faculty working in a bilingual, cross‑cultural teaching model and a student body engaged in both Chinese national and international pathways. The campus calendar includes recurring academic and cultural events such as the primary-school Art Carnival (winter exhibitions and performances), an annual Pi Day mathematics series, and open‑day events that bring external university guests and presentations to campus. Families and staff also participate in regular parent–teacher meetings and extracurricular showcases; the school highlights a broad range of after‑school clubs and arts, sports and STEM activities.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The school webpage describes a formal Parent‑Teacher Association and PTA Parent Committees that coordinate parent involvement across the campus. According to the school, those committees have organised over 200 events with more than 300 speakers, benefiting over 2,000 families and involving roughly 15,000 parent participants. The PTA is shown as supporting family‑facing programming such as speaker series, community workshops and schoolwide activities, and it helps mobilize parent volunteers for charity and community service days. The PTA's activity is presented as both a vehicle for parent education and a practical support network for school events and student programmes.	Parent teacher association Chaoyang KaiWen maintains a formal parent committee (家委会) that is constituted by parent representatives recommended by parents and homeroom teachers and subsequently approved by the school. The committee holds full meetings to introduce school policy, gather parent feedback, and advise on school development—one such full meeting was reported on 17 October 2023. The school has run periodic parent‑teacher conferences (for example early‑September meetings to introduce the year's curriculum and update home–school communication) and organizes elections for new parent committee members. Over recent years the committee has been used as a channel for consultation around curriculum, student services and event planning, and the school's news posts document parent participation in school forums and large events. Parents interested in specific committee roles are generally expected to work through class teachers and the school's admissions or administration office.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The High School Curriculum (Grade 9 to 12) uses IGCSEs in Grades 9 and 10; most Grades 11 and 12 study for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, with UK A level courses also offered. The Middle School Curriculum integrates the national curriculum with the IB Middle Years Programme to develop critical and higher-order thinking, global perspectives, and research methods. The Elementary School Curriculum is based on Chinese-American standards, emphasizes bilingual balanced education, development of inquiry and innovative capabilities, and Chinese culture. The Early Years Curriculum combines Play-Based Learning with Montessori practices and uses monthly themes and virtue education to guide child-centered, student-led development.	Academic & intellectual Chaoyang Kaiwen Academy is a K-12 international bilingual school established in 2017. The campus covers 280,000 square meters in Beijing's Chaoyang District. The school aims to develop students with balanced, comprehensive international competitiveness and Chinese confidence, cultivating scholars who are academically excellent, curious, and principled across intellectual, emotional, physical, and social development.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative An annual Winter Concert and Art Expo showcases student work and performance. The school offers over 200 extracurricular activities, providing diverse opportunities that support holistic development across learning, fitness, emotional, and social skills. Extracurricular activities foster teamwork, creativity, and leadership through a range of programs.	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language The school emphasizes bilingual education and follows a Chinese-American standards framework, with a focus on bilingual balanced education and Chinese culture. The mission promotes intercultural understanding and integration within a global community. The curriculum and culture support international mindedness and cross-cultural competence.	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies There are over 200 extracurricular activities available, designed to support students' learning, fitness, emotional, and social development in a safe, inclusive environment. These activities contribute to students' social skills and peer engagement.	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service BIBA Charity initiatives connect the school with the broader community. The Parent-Teacher Association engages the community with hundreds of events and thousands of participants. The Alumni Association provides current students with international academic and career advice and supports overseas alumni. The BIBA Institute of Learning and Research conducts research and promotes the school's academic development.	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional A University Guidance Handbook supports college planning, and the university counselling team coordinates admissions processes. 100% of BIBA students have been admitted to their ideal universities, reflecting the effectiveness of the school's university counselling.	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Languages taught include Chinese and English as core languages of instruction across Early Years through Secondary. English Language Development (ELD) provides language support. BIBA Learning+ integrates Chinese language and culture with IB-aligned learning to build bilingual proficiency and intercultural competence. French is offered in Middle School.	Language provision During compulsory education, the school follows the Chinese national curriculum standards and references the Cambridge CAIE. In the high school stage, the international direction offers IBDP, A-Level, and AP, along with an International High School Arts program and the National General High School Curriculum.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The school provides bilingual education in English and Chinese across all levels. In Early Years, each classroom is led by a native Chinese and a native English-speaking teacher, and bilingual use is integrated into daily activities. The curriculum blends IB with Chinese national standards to support bilingual development.	Bilingual teaching The school is a K-12 international bilingual school. It follows the Chinese national curriculum standards and references the Cambridge CAIE curriculum.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs The school operates a fully immersive bilingual model with Chinese and English used throughout each day. In Early Years and Elementary, bilingual immersion is complemented by a dedicated Chinese Language & Culture program (BIBA Learning+). The Middle and High School programs maintain bilingual instruction alongside IB and national curricula, with additional language offerings such as French.	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards I searched the school's official site for awards that are explicitly given to the school (not to individual students) during the five-year window January 1, 2021 – January 1, 2026 and did not find any school-level awards listed there. What I checked on the official site: - The school's "BIBA's Competitive Edge" / About pages (where accreditations and professional authorizations are listed). - The site search and news/event navigation (the site's News & Events and related pages and the site search indexes). These pages and the site search results do not show a page titled or summarising awards conferred on the school in the 2021–2025 period. - Other pages (for example scholarship and school news/academics pages) that document student scholarships, programmes and student achievements — these confirm the site reports many student-level recognitions and programme introductions, but I did not find items that state an institutional award was conferred on BIBA in the specified five‑year period. If you'd like, I can: - search again and expand the date range or look at archived pages, or - contact the school (via the contact details on its site) and request an official list of institutional awards, or - pull a list of external recognitions reported about the school by third‑party sources (news sites or rankings). Which of those would you prefer?	Awards Below are awards and recognitions explicitly stated on the Chaoyang KaiWen Academy website that were awarded to the school (not to individual students) within the past five years (2021–2025). - “2021 Forbes China Outstanding International School” — awarded at the Forbes China International Education Forum (May 28, 2021); cited on the school site as an institutional recognition the school received. This is a sector recognition reported by the school. - Ranked No. 25 on the 2025 "China International School Brand Value Top 100" — the school's 2025 news item states Chaoyang KaiWen Academy placed 25th on this national brand‑value ranking. The school presents this as a recognition of its institutional brand value in 2025. Note on scope: I only included awards or recognitions that the school website itself explicitly states were awarded to the school, and limited the list to items dated within the last five years (2021–2025). The school site also lists earlier recognitions and many student competition results; I have excluded awards to individuals (students or staff) and items dated before 2021, per your instructions.
Accreditations	Accreditations Below I list the accreditations, authorizations and memberships the school itself publishes on its website, with a one-line plain-language explanation of each and why it matters. - International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) — BIBA is authorized to offer IB programmes (the school reports MYP and DP authorization). The IB authorization means the school has met the IB's programme standards and is permitted to deliver IB curriculum and assessments. - Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC / ACS WASC) — BIBA is accredited by WASC. WASC school accreditation is a formal external review that confirms a K–12 school meets recognized quality standards and engages in ongoing school improvement. - Association of China and Mongolia International Schools (ACAMIS) — BIBA is a member of ACAMIS. ACAMIS membership connects the school with other regional international schools for student activities, staff professional development and inter-school collaboration. - International Schools Athletic Conference (ISAC) — BIBA is listed as part of ISAC. ISAC is a regional inter-school athletics/activities league; membership provides structured competitive sports and co-curricular events with other international schools. - East Asia Regional Council of Schools (EARCOS) — BIBA is a member of EARCOS. EARCOS membership gives schools access to regional professional development, conferences, grants and networking with other East Asia international schools. - Cambridge Professional Development Qualifications (PDQ) — the school lists membership / centre status with the University of Cambridge's PDQ network. Being a Cambridge PDQ centre or member means the school can run Cambridge-accredited professional development programmes for teachers and leaders. - Examination centre for the "Certificate for Bilingual Teachers Competence" — the school states it is an official examination centre for this certificate. That indicates BIBA provides the site/facility for teachers to sit a recognized bilingual-teaching competence test (as described on the school site). - Authorization by the International Association for College Admission Counseling (IACAC / International ACAC) — BIBA reports authorization/recognition from IACAC. Membership or authorization with IACAC connects the school's college‑counselling staff to an international professional network for university admission guidance. - Official authorization as an ACT test centre (and an ACT GAC authorized teaching centre) — BIBA reports it is an ACT-authorized testing centre and has established an ACT GAC teaching centre. ACT test‑center authorization means the school can administer the ACT on-site and provide related test-preparation/administration services. Notes: - Each item above is taken from the school's “BIBA's Competitive Edge” / About pages where the school lists its "authoritative academic certifications" and related credentials. Where helpful I added a short explanation using the relevant organization's public description. The school's page is the source that states BIBA holds each of these.	Accreditations I searched the Chaoyang KaiWen Academy website and list below only the external programme authorisations, programme offerings and official partnerships that the school itself states on its site. - International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) — Chaoyang KaiWen Academy is an IB World School and received IBDP authorization (authorised to deliver the IB Diploma Programme) in February 2020. This is the IB Organisation's formal authorization to teach the two‑year Diploma Programme; it indicates the school has met IB standards for curriculum, staffing and resources. - Cambridge (CAIE) programmes (IGCSE and A‑Level) — the school's curriculum pages state the secondary curriculum references the Cambridge (CAIE) programme and that IGCSE and A‑Level courses are integrated into its art and international pathways. This indicates the school delivers Cambridge‑style IGCSE/A‑Level courses (as described on the school site). - BTEC (Level 3) — the Art Curriculum Programme page states BTEC Extended Level 3 courses are integrated into the school's art pathway, which means the school offers BTEC vocational qualifications as part of that programme. BTEC Level 3 is a vocational qualification commonly used for art and applied subjects. - Advanced Placement (AP) courses — the high‑school curriculum description on the school site describes offering AP (Advanced Placement) courses (the U.S. College Board programme of college‑level courses/exams for high‑school students). This indicates the school runs AP classes as part of its international pathways. - Berklee College of Music (K‑12 modern music education) — the site describes a formal partnership (Kaiwen Education Group as Berklee's China K‑12 modern music education partner) that brings Berklee faculty/resources to the school's music programme. This is a stated institutional partnership (not an academic accreditation) focused on music education resources and collaboration. Notes: I listed authorisations and programme offerings as presented on the school's website; where the site describes a programme as offered (e.g., IGCSE, A‑Level, BTEC, AP) I described it as a programme offering rather than presuming a specific external accreditation body's formal centre status unless the site explicitly used the word “authorised” (the IBDP authorisation is explicitly stated). All items above are taken from pages on the school website.
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Submit an online application. Parents should use BIBA's official application channels (the school website / WeChat and the OpenApply portal linked from the site). Make sure you fill in the application form completely and upload any immediately requested documents — an incomplete online application will delay the next steps. 2. Prepare and submit supporting documents. The school asks for the completed application plus required documents (examples available in the site's Download Resources such as the School Recommendation Form and the Age/Placement guide); typical documents families should have ready are recent school reports, passport/ID, and any previous testing or language records. If you are uncertain which documents are required for your child's year level, confirm with Admissions before attending testing or interview. 3. Attend interview and/or testing. After the school receives the completed application and documents, Admissions will schedule the student's interview and any grade-appropriate tests; testing and interview are required for all applicants. Parents should expect subjects and formats to vary by grade (for example, BIBA requires a Chinese writing test for applicants in Grades 2–12 who have attended a Chinese school or are native Chinese speakers). Be prepared to bring originals of school reports and ID to the interview/testing session if requested. 4. Receive an enrollment decision and notice. The school will notify families in writing if a place is offered or if further steps (such as re-testing) are required. Note that acceptance is conditional on meeting any stated requirements (for example additional testing or documentary checks). If a place is offered, read the offer letter carefully for the payment deadline and other conditions. 5. Complete fee payment to confirm placement. BIBA requires tuition/payment to be made by the date shown on the invoice; placement is not guaranteed until the Finance Office confirms payment. Check the Tuition & Fees page for the current fee schedule, payment methods, and the school's refund/withdrawal conditions so you know the deadlines and the consequences of late payment. 6. Submit the health check / medical paperwork. After payment and acceptance, the school requires a health-check report (the site lists submission of a health check report as a final administrative requirement). Make sure any immunization/medical documents follow the format or content BIBA specifies (ask Admissions for the exact health form or any medical checklist). 7. Prepare for start of school. Follow the orientation instructions in the enrollment notice (uniform orders, bus registration and lunch/meal options are handled separately and often have their own forms). Note optional costs (uniforms, lunch, bus and boarding) and the school's stated refund schedule for withdrawals made after the school year starts. If you have additional logistical questions (transport, sibling discounts, or division-specific placement) contact the Admissions or Finance Office directly.	Admissions 1. Parents should have the child's approximate birthdate, current school and grade, and preferred start term ready; the school asks families to fill the inquiry form so the admissions team can respond with up‑to‑date availability and next steps. This is the first practical step because some grades fill quicker (class size is capped) and the office will advise whether a campus visit, assessment, or transfer steps are needed. 2. Complete the online application — After initial contact, complete the full application in the OpenApply system (the school uses ckwa.openapply.cn) and upload the documents requested there. Parents should prepare clear, legible copies of documents (student identity/passport, recent school reports, and any certificates) and ensure names/dates match official IDs; the admissions office reviews applications using the information you supply. Fill the form carefully: the school states it evaluates the application and family information to provide tailored advice and to schedule the next-stage assessments or interviews. 3. Documentation and compliance for Chinese/foreign nationals — If the student is a Chinese national entering an obligatory education stage, parents must cooperate with the school to complete any required new‑school or transfer (学籍) registration per Chaoyang District regulations; international/overseas applicants should consult the admissions office about required notarizations or translated documents. Parents should be ready to produce residency, previous school transcripts, and any legal documents the admissions staff requests; failure to provide required local registration paperwork can delay enrolment in compulsory grades. The school's admissions policy highlights that both Chinese and non‑Chinese applicants may apply but the registration process differs depending on nationality and grade level. 4. Assessment steps — The school conducts an admissions assessment that typically includes academic evaluation and interviews; for some applicants the school also arranges family interviews. Parents should expect the admissions team and committee to review submitted materials and to invite the student (and sometimes guardians) for an interview or assessment activity; overseas applicants are advised to contact the admissions office to arrange an appropriate experience. Be prepared to provide samples of recent schoolwork and for the child to take short assessments in Chinese and/or English depending on the grade and programme. 5. Decision and offer — After the admissions committee reviews materials and assessment/interview outcomes, the school will notify families of the decision; offers are granted to candidates selected from the applicant pool. Parents should note the school states applicants cannot change or resubmit their application materials after results are announced, so ensure the original submission is complete and accurate before finalizing. If offered a place, follow the admissions office's instructions promptly to accept the place and to complete any enrollment paperwork. 6. Acceptance, fee payment and enrolment formalities — Once you accept an offer, the admissions office will outline required fees, payment deadlines, and any one‑time enrollment items to complete registration; the school advises families to complete these steps before the stated enrollment deadline for the spring or autumn intake. Parents should clarify with admissions whether published fees are for day students only and whether boarding (if applicable) incurs additional charges; confirm invoicing method and deadlines directly with the admissions team. Keep copies of payment receipts and enrollment confirmations and ask for an e‑invoice or written confirmation of completed registration. 7. Practical arrival steps and onboarding — After formal enrolment, follow the school's instructions about uniform, start‑of‑term schedules, health/immunization paperwork, and orientation sessions; the admissions team will provide specific on‑campus onboarding details. If your child is transferring mid‑semester, notify admissions early because seat availability must be confirmed and local registration steps may differ. For overseas families, ask the admissions office about recommended arrival times and any local requirements for settling into Beijing (visa, residence registration, etc.). 8. If not admitted or deferred — If the school does not offer a place for the requested intake, ask the admissions office about re‑application timing, whether the school can hold application materials for the next intake, and any advice from the admissions committee on strengthening future applications. The school states it welcomes new applications for subsequent academic years; keep contact details current so the admissions office can inform you of openings or future open days. Parents should also ask whether the school maintains an internal contact list for future vacancies (see waitlist notes below).
Scholarships	Scholarships BIBA publishes a scholarship programme for current and prospective students with three broad categories: Academic Scholarships, High-Achiever (talent) Scholarships, and Minor/Contribution Scholarships. The school's materials describe eligibility windows (scholarships commonly targeted at students entering certain grades such as Grade 6, Grade 9 and Grade 11) and that awards are competitive, conditional on continued progress and participation, and regularly reviewed. The school's published scholarship descriptions (and secondary summaries of the programme) show different award formats: some pages describe scholarship amounts (examples on the school's scholarship page include tiered RMB awards for academic winners and fixed annual awards for talent/minor categories), while earlier summaries and announcements describe tuition remissions as a percentage for top academic awards — because the site has multiple historic summaries, the precise award levels and validity periods can vary year-to-year. For those reasons, confirm the current award types, amounts, application timing and conditions directly with BIBA Admissions (the school's scholarship page and public summaries explain the application components — exam/interview, reports, auditions or portfolios — and state that the final decision and duration of the award are at the school's discretion).	Scholarships Chaoyang Kaiwen Academy publishes scholarship and grant programmes targeted primarily at older entrants and enrolled students; the school has previously run the “Yinghe Scholarship Program” and a New Student Scholarship for applicants in Grade 9 and above. Scholarship awards have been described as tiered (for example: full tuition, 50% tuition, 30% tuition) depending on the class of scholarship or grant; some grant programmes (historically) required families to submit income documentation in addition to regular application materials. The admissions policy also notes a New Student Scholarship for Grade 9+ based on character, academic performance and past achievements and advises families to contact the admissions office to enquire about the current scholarship rules, application forms and timing. Because scholarship programmes, eligibility criteria and availability change from year to year, contact admissions (admissions@cy.kaiwenacademy.cn) for the latest details and to request the current scholarship application form and deadlines.
Waitlist	Waitlist BIBA's Admissions Policy indicates the school operates a waiting-list practice and gives admissions priority to siblings of current students or graduates and to those on the previous year's waiting list. Placement is described as first-come, first-served and also depends on the candidate's overall assessment (interview/testing) and timely payment; the school therefore uses both assessment results and chronological order when allocating limited places. The website does not publish a step-by-step public procedure for joining or tracking a live waiting list (for example, how/when the school notifies families on the list), so if you need a seat and the grade is full you should contact Admissions to ask how to be added and what the expected turnaround time is.	Waitlist Public admissions materials for Chaoyang Kaiwen Academy do not describe a formal, published waitlist process; the school instead asks families to contact the admissions office to check grade availability and transfer‑in possibilities. Because class size is capped (24 students per class), if a grade is full the admissions office is the appropriate contact to ask whether they maintain an internal contact/availability list or can advise transfer‑in timing. Parents who want to remain under consideration should keep their application active and maintain up‑to‑date contact details with admissions; when a seat becomes available the school typically handles next steps directly through the admissions office. For a definitive answer about any active waitlist or how priority is determined, contact admissions by phone or email so they can explain current practice for the specific grade and term.
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