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Chaoyang Kaiwen Academy

China, Beijing

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Mandarin
Fees RMB 197,600 - 247,600
Ages 5 - 18 years
Type Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 2017
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Chinese National Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP), Cambridge A Levels, Advanced Placement (AP), BTEC Qualification
Taught languages English, Mandarin
Strengths Sport, STEM, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, High School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Chaoyang Kaiwen Academy (北京朝阳凯文学校) opened in 2017 and is a K–12 bilingual school located in Chaoyang District, Beijing. The school describes a blended programme that follows the Chinese national curriculum in compulsory years and offers international pathways in senior secondary (including IBDP, A-Level and AP), and has Cambridge-authorised programmes across stages. Primary years include a MATI (Mathematics, AI, Technology and Innovation) strand for young pupils; the school also highlights a sustained arts programme (including a partnership with Berklee's K–12 modern music programme) and a growing STEM/innovation offer. The school reports IBDP authorization in February 2020, runs an on-campus boarding option (optional boarding fees) and operates an extensive school-bus service covering multiple Beijing districts. For admissions the school publishes the main intake points (preschool, Grade 1, Grade 6, Grade 9 and Grade 10) and a class maximum of 24 students. (All information taken from the school website.)

cy.kaiwenacademy.cn

Yard 46 Baoquan 3rd St., Chaoyang District, Beijing 100018 China

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The Essentials

Chaoyang Kaiwen Academy has instruction in English, Mandarin.

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
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.

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).

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
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
No religious affiliation is indicated on the school's published materials or ‘About' pages.

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
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. }
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Fees

Annual tuition at Chaoyang Kaiwen Academy ranges from RMB 197,600 to RMB 247,600 for 2026/27.

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.
Academics

Chaoyang Kaiwen Academy teaches Chinese National Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP), Cambridge A Levels, Advanced Placement (AP), BTEC Qualification for students aged 5 to 18.

Curriculum
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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Admissions

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
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
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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