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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
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.)

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

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. }
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The school collaborates with a professional catering company to provide safe, fresh, nutritious meals for students.

Governance and Ownership
The school is owned by Beijing Kaiwen ZhiXin Education Investment Co., Ltd.
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.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
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)
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 (EAL)
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
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
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.
Parent Experience

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
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 (PTA)
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.
Facilities

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
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
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
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.
Extra-Curricular Activities

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.
Languages

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
The school is a K-12 international bilingual school. It follows the Chinese national curriculum standards and references the Cambridge CAIE curriculum.
Reputation

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
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
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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