Beijing World Youth Academy vs Yew Wah International Education School of Beijing

	B Beijing World Youth Academy Beijing, China	Y Yew Wah International Education School of Beijing Beijing, China
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year RMB 263,000 - 280,000	Fees / year RMB 212,000 - 284,500
Age range	Age range 6 - 19 years	Age range 2 - 15 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational (boarding)
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE, Chinese National Curriculum	Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Pupils	Pupils 1,241	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Mandarin	Instruction language English, Mandarin
Opened	Opened 2001	Opened 2016
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	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.	Location YWIES Beijing (Yizhuang) is on the B&P International Education Park in the Yizhuang Economic & Technological Development Area (BDA); the school lists its address as Liangshuihe Erjie, BDA, Beijing 100176. It serves families in Yizhuang, greater Beijing and neighbouring cities — contact Admissions for exact directions and public-transport options.
Stages	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.	Stages The school offers a through‑train international programme: Early Childhood (bilingual provision for children aged about 2–6), Primary and Secondary, including university‑preparatory pathways.
School type	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).	School type YWIES Beijing is an international, bilingual school serving Chinese and foreign students; the site describes bilingual co‑teaching and mixed Western/Chinese leadership. The admissions FAQ also indicates parents may be able to select a school boarding service during final enrolment (contact Admissions for which year groups, if any, are eligible).
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	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.	Additional learning support The school publishes an English Language Enhancement (EAL) programme and describes a Chinese–Western co‑teaching approach intended to meet individual learners' needs. The website does not give detailed public information about formal special‑education (SEN) provision or specific therapies — Admissions can confirm available SEN services and assessments.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation BWYA is an independent Beijing school with no formal affiliation to another country; it welcomes both Chinese and foreign students.	Country affiliation YWIES Beijing is part of the Yew Chung Yew Wah (YCYW) Education Network, a group of schools rooted in Hong Kong that operates campuses across mainland China and internationally.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation The school does not advertise any religious affiliation and states it admits families irrespective of creed or religion.	Religious affiliation The school materials and overview do not indicate any religious affiliation; YWIES presents a secular, bilingual international curriculum.
School day structure	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.	School day structure For Early Childhood the website gives a sample day (arrival c.08:00, breakfast c.08:30, learning periods and a morning snack around 10:00). The school calendar and weekly timetables for Primary and Secondary are published by the school — contact Admissions for daily start/end times and specific schedules.
Bus service details	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.	Bus service details The admissions FAQ notes a school bus service is offered and that families can select bus service when finalising enrolment; the site does not list specific operators, routes or pick‑up points online. For route maps, costs and daily arrangements contact Admissions directly.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	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.	Fee details Application fees - Application fee: Not publicly listed on the school's published admissions/fees information for Yew Wah International Education School of Beijing. A formal invoice or Offer of Placement is issued after acceptance; that invoice sets the payment required to finalise enrolment. Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts in RMB) - Nursery 2 (age 2): RMB 212,000 per year. - Kindergarten 1 (age 3): RMB 212,000 per year. - Kindergarten 2 (age 4): RMB 212,000 per year. - Kindergarten 3 (age 5): RMB 212,000 per year. - Grade 1 (age 6): RMB 259,000 per year. - Grade 2 (age 7): RMB 259,000 per year. - Grade 3 (age 8): RMB 259,000 per year. - Grade 4 (age 9): RMB 260,000 per year. - Grade 5 (age 10): RMB 260,000 per year. - Grade 6 (age 11): RMB 260,000 per year. - Grade 7 (age 12): RMB 284,500 per year. - Grade 8 (age 13): RMB 284,500 per year. - Grade 9 (age 14): RMB 284,500 per year. Per-term (installment) presentation - The school publishes tuition as annual amounts. A school-issued invoice/Notice of Payment sets the billing schedule for each family. Where families require split payments, invoices and payment terms are shown on the school's payment notice. The per-term amount therefore depends on the payment arrangement on the invoice; dividing the annual tuition by the number of instalments on that invoice produces the term amount. Billing schedule and payment terms - Process: after an Offer of Placement is issued the school issues a Notice of Payment; accepting the offer is completed by payment as stated on that notice. The school's admissions steps state the Offer/Notice system and that tuition payment finalises registration. Specific invoice due-dates and permitted instalment plans are set on the invoice/Notice of Payment. Boarding fees (if applicable) - Boarding: the school's admissions steps reference a school boarding service as an option during finalisation, but public listings classify the Beijing campus as a day campus. Where boarding is required the school would issue a separate fee notice for boarding services; a specific boarding fee schedule is not published in the public fees material for the Beijing campus. Other costs and fees - Uniforms and books: the admissions steps indicate parents collect uniform and books as part of finalisation; these are additional costs billed separately or available for purchase. - Optional services commonly billed separately (as referenced in admissions steps): school bus service, school boarding service (where available), and student insurance. Co-curricular trip costs, exam fees and some activity-specific charges are typically additional; itemised charges appear on invoices or activity notices. Refund information - Placement deposit / refundable fees: a refundable placement deposit is not shown on the Beijing campus' public fees listing. Other campuses in the same network publish refundable placement deposits in their fee schedules; where refundable deposits or refund terms apply the school's invoice and the school's formal payment/withdrawal terms state the refund and deduction rules. Any refund conditions and refund process are handled according to the school's payment and withdrawal terms as set out on the invoice/offer and in school finance policies. Fee payment options - Payment methods and technical details are not itemised on the public Beijing tuition summary. The school's admissions process indicates payment is made after issuance of the Notice of Payment; the invoice specifies acceptable payment methods and bank details. For many campuses the usual methods are bank transfer and locally accepted card/banking methods, with any bank charges or surcharges stated on the invoice — the Beijing invoice will list the school's accepted methods and instructions. Notes for parents (concise) - The figures above are the school's published annual tuition amounts for each year group; the school issues an Offer of Placement and Notice of Payment which sets the exact billing schedule, instalments and any one-time charges for your child. 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Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements BWYA is a day school for Chinese and foreign students. There is no boarding on campus.	Boarding arrangements The school offers a boarding service; families may also select a school bus service.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement The school has a uniform requirement; students collect the uniform on enrollment.
Food options	Food options —	Food options —
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	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.	Governance and ownership The school is part of the Yew Wah International Education School (YWIES) network within the Yew Chung–Yew Wah education family and uses a Western–Chinese co-leadership model.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	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.	Curriculum details YWIES Beijing runs a bilingual, co‑teaching Early Childhood programme for children aged 2–6 that uses an emergent, inquiry‑based approach in English and Chinese. At Primary and lower‑secondary levels (Years/Grades 1–9) students follow the Yew Wah/Yew Chung bilingual curriculum, which integrates the Chinese national curriculum with international content across core subjects. Upper secondary is organised for external qualifications: Years 10–11 follow IGCSE courses, and Years 12–13 prepare for the International Baccalaureate Diploma (with some YCYW campuses offering A‑Level or HKDSE options). The curriculum's scope covers core subjects (English, Chinese, mathematics, sciences), arts and music (including violin/string orchestra options), PE, ICT/STEM and character development, alongside co‑curricular activities. The school also operates university‑guidance and overseas preparatory initiatives (for example the Somerset Yew Wah classroom and a Careers & University Guidance Office) to support students' progression to universities abroad.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression —
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 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.	Social & emotional learning YWIES Beijing describes a whole‑child approach where teachers work to develop students' personal, social and emotional capabilities through classroom programmes and activities. The school's Early Childhood programme uses a co‑teaching model (Chinese and Western co‑teachers) and an “emergent” curriculum that explicitly names social and emotional development as learning goals. The middle‑school programme has published news noting the inclusion of Social Emotional Learning (SEL)–related course content and skills for conflict expression and problem‑solving. School communications also describe regular community activities (welcome ceremonies, ice‑breakers) intended to build belonging and peer relationships. These points are stated on the school site.
Special educational needs (SEN)	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.	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	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.	English as an additional language YWIES publishes an “English Language Enhancement” overview describing a bilingual learning environment and specific early‑years provision: a co‑teaching approach with Chinese and Western co‑teachers, an emergent programme that develops language alongside social and emotional skills, and partnership with parents to support language development. The page frames English support as integrated into classroom practice from early childhood rather than as a separate pull‑out EAL programme on the pages reviewed. The school provides downloadable brochures for early childhood that expand on the bilingual and co‑teaching arrangements.
Mental wellbeing	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.	Mental wellbeing The school frames mental wellbeing within its whole‑child approach: classroom programmes and the emergent curriculum aim to develop students' emotional resilience, self‑identity and social skills. News and community pages describe activities (ice‑breakers, welcome ceremonies, community projects) intended to foster belonging and peer support, and school statements say teachers collaborate to meet students' social and emotional needs. I did not find a separate published mental‑health policy or named counselling team on the public site for the Beijing campus. The available material therefore presents wellbeing as embedded in curriculum and community practice rather than via a clearly published specialist counselling service.
Safeguarding	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.	Safeguarding YWIES Beijing states on its website that it is a “Child‑Safe School” and provides a link to its Child Protection Policies and Procedures on the About page. The site therefore indicates that formal safeguarding policies exist and are signposted to parents and visitors.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	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.	Facilities overview The Beijing YWIES campus is located at No. 29 Liangshuihe 2nd Street, Baohua International Education Park, in Beijing's Economic-Technological Development Area. The campus has complete teaching facilities and a design that integrates 21st-century open teaching into the learning environment. It follows a student-centered approach, emphasizes inquiry-based and interdisciplinary learning, and uses science and technology to promote collaboration among students and to meet the individualized learning needs of diverse learners.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The campus includes a four-lane swimming pool used for swimming lessons and physical education.	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	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.	Academic facilities The school offers Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International A-Levels. The Career and Higher Education Counseling Office provides guidance on careers and higher education. Somerset YW Classroom, World Classroom, English Language Enhancement, and Arts & Music are part of the academic program.
Extra curricular facilities	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.	Extra curricular facilities The school offers more than 62 co-curricular activities.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	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.	History Yew Wah International Education Schools (YWIES) are part of the Yew Chung Yew Wah (YCYW) network, a group with historical roots in the Yew Chung schools founded in 1932; Yew Wah as an organisation began expanding on the Chinese mainland from the late 1990s. The Yew Wah International Education Centre was established in 1998 and the first YWIES campus opened in Yantai in 2000, after which the YWIES network grew to include multiple mainland campuses. The Beijing Yizhuang campus is shown on the school site with a founding year of 2016 and is operated within the wider YCYW network structure. Governance and leadership are organised through the YCYW/Yew Wah school network rather than as an independent single-campus trust or owner.
Community	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.	Community YWIES Beijing describes a bilingual, co-taught learning community and participates in regular cross-campus activities organised across the YCYW network. The school publishes frequent news items about student participation in competitions, concerts and school festivals, and it takes part in network-wide commemorations such as the annual Founder's Day. Family involvement is visible in many on-campus events (for example Kite Day) and in school concerts and academic competitions that bring students, staff and parents together.
Parent teacher association	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.	Parent teacher association The school's published material emphasises a Partnership with Parents model: newsletters, regular reports on student learning and scheduled parent meetings are used to keep families informed and involved. Parents are invited to participate in and support on-campus activities — examples on the site include Kite Day, music events and student project showcases — and volunteers commonly assist at such events. YWIES Beijing also highlights network-level community projects and celebrations (Founder's Day, network concerts) where parents often play a supporting role. The site does not present a single-page description labelled “PTA”; instead, parent engagement appears to be organised through formal parent meetings, event volunteering and school communications. For context, other schools in the same YCYW network (for example YCIS Beijing) operate active parent organisations that run bazaars, charity drives and seasonal social events, indicating that parent volunteer groups are a common feature across the network.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	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.	Academic & intellectual The school emphasises student-centered, inquiry-based and interdisciplinary learning, and the application of science and technology. There are diverse Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs) offered. Violin and Swimming are requisite programmes. The campus has a dynamic bilingual learning community.
Arts & creative	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.	Arts & creative Violin is a requisite programme. There are diverse CCAs offered that support creative expression. The campus has a dynamic bilingual learning community.
Cultural & language	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.	Cultural & language —
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.	Social & hobbies Trips & Excursions are part of Campus Life. Charitable Activities are part of Campus Life. Co-Curricular Activities are offered. The campus has a dynamic bilingual learning community.
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.	Community & service Charitable Activities are part of Campus Life. Trips & Excursions are part of Campus Life. Co-Curricular Activities are offered. The campus has a dynamic bilingual learning community.
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.	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	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.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Swimming is a requisite programme. Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs) are offered. Trips & Excursions are part of Campus Life. The campus has a dynamic bilingual learning community.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	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.	Language provision Chinese and English.
Bilingual teaching	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.	Bilingual teaching The school provides bilingual instruction in Chinese and English, delivered by Chinese and Western teachers working together to meet students' needs.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs Early Childhood is immersed in a bilingual learning environment where English and Chinese are used across learning activities.
Reputation	Reputation
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?	Awards I reviewed the school's News and About pages (and the site footer) for awards awarded to the school in the past five years (2021–2025) and did not find any entries on the school website that clearly list awards given to the school (as distinct from student awards or broader network news). The site footer does include an image labeled the-great-teacher-school (which appears to be a logo or badge), but the website does not provide contextual details, dates or a news item showing that this is a school award in the last five years. Therefore, based on the school's publicly available website content, there are no school-level awards in the past five years that I can list. If you'd like, I can (a) search wider public sources (news, education directories, Cambridge/CIE announcements) for awards not shown on the school site, or (b) draft a short message you could send to the school asking them to confirm their current accreditations and any recent school-level awards. Which would you prefer?
Accreditations	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.	Accreditations I reviewed Yew Wah International Education School of Beijing's official website (About, Academics and News pages and the site footer). The school's website explicitly shows the following accreditation/authorisation-related items: - Cambridge Assessment / Cambridge International (site shows the Cambridge International logo and the school's pages reference IGCSE and A‑Level programmes). One-line explanation: Cambridge Assessment International Education is the provider/awarding organisation for IGCSE and A‑Level programmes; a Cambridge logo and the school's references to IGCSE and A‑Level on the school site indicate the school offers Cambridge examination programmes. - Child-Safe School designation (the site states “YWIES Beijing Yizhuang is a Child‑Safe School” and links to its child protection policies). One-line explanation: the school's Child Protection statement on the site signals that it has formal child protection policies and procedures posted for parents and the school community. Notes and limits: I searched the school website's About, Academics and News pages and the site footer for formal accreditation statements. I did not find explicit, written accreditation statements on the school site for other commonly seen international accreditors (for example, Council of International Schools (CIS), International Baccalaureate (IB) or regional U.S./New England accreditations). If you want, I can contact the school for clarification or search external sources for additional accreditations (but that would go beyond only the school's website).
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	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.	Admissions 1. Initial enquiry and school visit. On your first visit expect an introduction to the school's programmes, campus and bilingual approach — ask specifically for a meeting with the Co‑Principals if you want to discuss curriculum fit or boarding options. (Source: YWIES Beijing admissions page). 2. Submit application and required documents. Parents must complete the school's application form and submit documentary evidence, typically including the student's transcripts for the last two years and copies of student and parent/guardian ID documents; the admissions page lists these document requirements explicitly. If your child is transferring from another school, prepare translated/validated transcripts and any records of national testing so the school can place them accurately. Confirm whether the school asks for residency or visa documentation in your case before submission. 3. Student assessment: written tests and interviews. For higher entry grades the school notes there are written tests (commonly in English/literature and mathematics) plus interviews carried out in both English and Chinese; younger entry applicants may have age‑appropriate assessments and play‑based observations. Plan to bring your child to the scheduled test/interview session and ensure they have had a normal routine beforehand — arriving rested helps show true ability. If language is a concern, ask Admissions in advance about adjustments or language‑support testing. 4. Review, offer and fees notice. After assessments the Co‑Principals review documents and test/interview results; if successful the school issues an Offer of Placement and a separate notice of school fees payment. The fees notice will specify the tuition, any one‑time fees (application or placement deposits where applicable), and optional services such as school bus, boarding or insurance — fees vary by year level and are issued with the offer. Because fees change annually, confirm the exact amounts for the academic year you are applying for (the example published fees for 2025/2026 are shown on external fee listings). 5. Finalise enrolment: payment and selections. To secure the place families normally pay the tuition/placement deposit as instructed on the fees notice; at this stage you will also select optional services (school bus, boarding, school insurance) and complete any remaining administrative steps such as applying for a campus card. Keep receipts and confirm refund policy for any deposit (ask Admissions for the school's written policy) and whether sibling discounts or payment plans are available. If you need a specific start date (term/semester), confirm enrollment deadlines and visa or residency paperwork timelines well ahead of those dates. 6. Welcome and orientation. Once payment and admin are complete the school provides items and next steps: collecting uniforms and books, receiving a student ID/campus card, choosing academic subjects (for secondary students) and selecting co‑curricular activities; the school will also issue the weekly class schedule. Check whether the school runs a formal orientation programme for new families and whether there is an assigned staff contact for new students (Admissions can confirm orientation dates). Keep a copy of all forms submitted and a point of contact in Admissions for follow‑up.
Scholarships	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.	Scholarships YCYW (the Yew Chung Yew Wah Education Network) operates a networkwide scholarship programme and publishes details centrally; the network states that scholarships are awarded to current and prospective students for academic achievement, leadership and service and that awards can range from partial to full tuition waivers. The YCYW scholarship information explains that tuition waivers commonly range from 25% up to 100% and that some awards can run for two to three years depending on the specific scholarship category (for example the Yew Chung Yew Wah Academic Award). However, the network page also notes that scholarship types, award size and duration are adjusted according to each campus's circumstances and that families should consult the local campus Admissions Office for the exact scholarships available at YWIES Beijing and the application process. If you are interested in financial support, ask Admissions whether YWIES Beijing is taking scholarship applications for the year you plan to enrol, what evidence is required, whether current students may apply, and how awards are reviewed and renewed.
Waitlist	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.	Waitlist Public admissions information on the YWIES Beijing site does not describe a formal, published waitlist procedure; the school's official how‑to‑apply page describes the standard application, assessment and offer steps but does not state that offers will be managed via a named waiting list. If you are told a place is not available at the time of application, contact Admissions to ask whether they maintain an internal waitlist or a deferred‑offer pool and what, if any, actions parents should take to remain under consideration (for example confirming ongoing interest or submitting updated grades). Because practices differ between campuses and from year to year, the safest course is to request written clarification from the Admissions Office about waitlist policies and any timelines for notification. (No explicit waitlist text found on the school's admissions pages; contact Admissions for campus‑specific details).
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