Chongqing Fudi Yew Wah International Education Kindergarten (YWIEK)

China, Chongqing

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English, Mandarin, Spanish

Fees Fees not listed

Ages 2 - 6 years

Type Co-educational

Opened 2002

Bus Service No

Academic offering

Curriculum Japanese Curriculum, German Curriculum, Korean Curriculum, French Curriculum, Dutch Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge A Levels, Canadian Curriculum, American Curriculum, Australian Curriculum, IB (DP), IB (MYP), IB (PYP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme), IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum), Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Reggio Emilia Approach, Montessori Curriculum, SEN focussed, Singapore Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum, Waldorf Steiner Curriculum, British Curriculum, American Curriculum, Chinese National Curriculum, Korean Curriculum, French Curriculum, German Curriculum, Indian Curriculum, Dutch Curriculum, Islamic Curriculum, Japanese Curriculum, Malaysian Curriculum, Malaysian Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge (Primary), British Curriculum, British Curriculum, Canadian Curriculum, Canadian Curriculum, IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge IGCSE, British Curriculum, IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum), Montessori Curriculum, Singapore Curriculum, Waldorf Steiner Curriculum

Taught languages English, Mandarin

Strengths Languages, Outdoor Education, Visual and Creative Arts

Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Academic and Intellectual, Leadership and Professional, Community and Service, Lifestyle and Wellbeing

Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Preschool

Introduction

The Chongqing Fudi Yew Wah International Education Kindergarten (YWIEK) is located at No. 2 Huxia Street, Yuanyang Town, Yubei District, Chongqing 401122, China. Opened in 2002, it is part of the Yew Chung Yew Wah Education Network, offering a bilingual early-years program for Chinese and expatriate children. The school emphasizes a multicultural learning community and a close parent–teacher partnership, with a 5:1 child-to-teacher ratio and more than 5,000 square metres of space. The program serves children aged 2 to 6 and uses the YWIEK Curriculum, which includes Toddler (2–3), Early Childhood (3–5) and Pre-Primary Preparation (5–6) curricula, plus unique programmes such as YWIEK English Programme and early literacy/mathematics support. Instruction is delivered in English and Chinese within a bilingual environment, fostering cross-cultural learning. The network emphasises child safety and a supportive, open dialogue with families within a multicultural community.

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The Essentials

Location

Located at No. 2 Huxia Street, Yuan Yang Town, Yubei District, Chongqing 401122, China. The campus sits in the Yuan Yang Town area of Yubei District. It occupies more than 5,000 square meters of space for indoor and outdoor learning.

Stages

The school serves children aged 2 to 6. The curriculum includes Toddler Curriculum (ages 2–3), Early Childhood Curriculum (ages 3–5), and Pre-Primary Preparation Curriculum (ages 5–6).

Type

The kindergarten serves both local Chinese and expatriate families and operates as a day kindergarten in a bilingual learning environment.

Additional learning support

SEN provisions are not publicly listed. The school emphasizes child protection and safety policies as part of its safeguarding framework. Families with learning needs should contact the admissions team for guidance.

Country affiliation

No formal country affiliation is listed; the school is part of the Yew Chung Yew Wah (YCYW) international education network.

Religious affiliation

No religious affiliation is indicated. The school frames its values around science, culture, and charity rather than a specific religion.

School day structure

Daily life routines vary by class. For K2 and K3, the day begins around 8:30 a.m. with outdoor time at 9:00 a.m., followed by play and exploration at 10:00 a.m., Morning Talk/Language Talk at 11:15 a.m., and lunch at 11:30 a.m. K4 starts around 8:20 a.m. with a similar pattern, and K5 begins around 8:10 a.m. with a slightly extended morning schedule and lunch around 11:35 a.m.

Bus service

Bus service information is not publicly published. Interested families should inquire with admissions for transport options.

Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership

The school is owned by the Chongqing Fudi Yew Wah International Kindergarten Foundation. It is part of the Yew Chung Yew Wah (YCYW) network of international schools. Governance is provided by the foundation in coordination with the YCYW network.

Academics

Curriculum

The Chongqing Fudi Yew Wah International Education Kindergarten follows the YWIEK Curriculum developed by Yew Wah Early Childhood Education Research and Development Centre for children aged six or below, with three stages: Toddler Curriculum (2–3), Early Childhood Curriculum (3–5), and Pre-Primary Preparation Curriculum (5–6). It uses an emergent curriculum and learning-through-play approach in a bilingual English–Chinese environment, guided by an observation-reflection-response cycle. The program emphasizes whole-child development—health, social skills, language, science, and arts—and aims to cultivate confident, imaginative, and caring learners. Unique programmes include the YW Adaption Programme for New Students, YW Early Literacy Education Programme, Early Mathematics Education Programme, English Programme, Early Music and Movement Programme, and Early Physical Development Programme. Daily life routines for K2–K5 illustrate structured, age-appropriate activities, including outdoor play, morning language talks, and group activities, reflecting the emergent curriculum in practice.

Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

YWIEK Chongqing Fudi supports Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) through a focus on healthy, balanced growth and all‑round development, with an emphasis on strong teacher–child relationships and close cooperation with parents to foster an open, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. The school emphasizes character education to nurture care, respect, honesty, trust, and positive social interactions among students. It describes its learning environment as positive, loving, enjoyable and appreciative, aiming to build confident, global citizens with both Chinese cultural heritage and international perspectives. The co‑operative teaching model between Chinese and Western teachers helps children develop social awareness within a bilingual setting, reinforcing social and cultural understanding. Emergent curriculum supports SEL by integrating health, social and other development domains through child‑led inquiry and collaborative learning.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision or whether it operates as a specialist SEN institution.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

EAL support is evidenced in YWIEK's curriculum, which describes a bilingual learning environment and a focus on second language learning. The curriculum notes a Yew Wah English Programme and other language supports as part of Unique Programmes, indicating structured English language development alongside the home language. It highlights learning through an emergent curriculum that treats English language learning as an integrated part of activities, rather than a separate, standalone program. This aligns with a bilingual approach where English is taught alongside Chinese within a shared learning context. The school also emphasizes a Chinese–English bilingual environment, staffed by a co‑leadership model that blends Western and Chinese approaches.

Mental Wellbeing

The curriculum promotes holistic development and healthful growth, describing aims for students to have a healthy body and a lively, cheerful personality, with health and social development embedded in the emergent curriculum. Specific mental wellbeing programs or dedicated mental health services are not publicly disclosed in available materials. The emphasis on positive relationships and a supportive, interactive learning environment suggests a focus on social‑emotional well‑being within daily activities, though explicit mental health provisions are not itemized.

Safeguarding

YWIEK Chongqing Fudi identifies itself as a Child‑Safe School and provides access to Child Protection Policies and Procedures through its site. The English‑language page notes a dedicated Child Protection section, and the Chinese page likewise centers safeguarding and child protection as core commitments. Public statements describe the school's safeguarding approach as part of its broader child safety framework, without detailing specific safeguarding roles or procedures in a stand‑alone, public, policy document. The presence of a formal child protection framework is supported by references to policies and procedures on the site.

Parent Experience

History

YWIEK Chongqing Fudi was established in 2002 as part of the Yew Chung Yew Wah education network. It is owned and operated by the Chongqing Fudi Yew Wah International Kindergarten Foundation. The school uses a Western–Chinese co-leadership model, with Ms. Tracy Yang serving as Principal and Ms. Melody Huang as Curriculum Director. The campus spans more than 5,000 square meters of indoor and outdoor space and maintains a 5:1 child-to-teacher ratio. The YCYW network brings together campuses with over 90 years of educational experience.

Community

YWIEK Chongqing Fudi is part of a vibrant and multicultural YCYW learning community. The school emphasizes close cooperation between teachers and parents to support children's development in a bilingual setting. The YCYW network enables regular cross-campus events that promote collaboration among students and families across its campuses. The campus is located at No. 2 Huxia Street, Yuan Yang Town, Yubei District, Chongqing 401122, China.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

Parent involvement is integrated within the YCYW network's approach to education. Teachers and parents collaborate to support children's development. The network coordinates regular cross-campus events that involve families and promote collaboration among campuses. Founders' Day is celebrated across YCYW campuses, including Chongqing Fudi, reflecting a shared tradition of the network. The network provides programs that support families relocating within the network, such as the Internal Transfer Loyalty Programme, which offers tuition discounts for relocating families. Families can access parent resources and contact channels through the campus admission office.

Facilities

Facilities Overview

YWIEK Chongqing Fudi sits on a campus with over 5,000 square meters of indoor and outdoor space, providing diverse learning environments and ample outdoor play areas. The school operates with a child-to-teacher ratio of 5:1, supporting small-group learning and individualized attention. The learning environment is bilingual, blending Chinese and Western approaches to early childhood education. The campus is located at No. 2 Huxia Street, Yuan Yang Town, Yubei District, Chongqing 401122. The YWIEK network brings over 90 years of educational experience to the campus, with a strong emphasis on family partnership in the learning journey.

Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual

YWIEK uses an emergent curriculum that builds learning around children's interests, with teachers acting as facilitators and researchers who support and extend exploration. Learning integrates health, social, language, science and art through an observation-reflection-response approach that promotes active, self-initiated inquiry. The school offers unique programmes to support early academic development, including a YWIEK Adaption Programme for new students, YWIEK Early Literacy Education Programme, YWIEK Early Mathematics Education Programme, YWIEK English Programme, YWIEK Early Music and Movement Programme and YWIEK Early Physical Development Programme. These initiatives complement the core curriculum to foster literacy, numeracy and language skills.

Arts & Creative

Arts and creative development are supported through the YWIEK Early Music and Movement Programme, designed to build musicality and coordinated movement. The emergent curriculum framework weaves art and music into play and project work, fostering creative expression within age-appropriate contexts. The bilingual, multicultural environment also provides opportunities to express culture through creative activities within language learning.

Cultural & Language

The school operates in a bilingual Chinese-English environment, with a co-leadership model that fosters a dynamic Chinese and English learning environment and close teacher–child relationships. English programming is part of the Unique Programmes, and language development is embedded in daily routines, including Morning Talk/Language Talk during the day. The school emphasises multicultural exposure and global citizenship through its multicultural setting.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

Daily routines promote independence and self-care, and the campus includes regular outdoor activities as part of the day. The YWIEK Early Physical Development Programme is a dedicated activity within the Unique Programmes to support gross motor development and overall physical wellness. Outdoor activities are scheduled daily and guided by teachers, using age-appropriate spaces to foster movement, coordination and physical health.

Languages

Language Provision

English and Chinese are taught, with language activities occurring in Chinese or English during the daily schedule. A dedicated English Programme supports English language development. The language curriculum serves children from ages 2 to 6 across Toddler (2-3), Early Childhood (3-5), and Pre-Primary (5-6). Non-native speakers may access language-related adaptation support through the Adaption Programme for New Students.

Bilingual Teaching

The school provides a bilingual learning environment for its Early Childhood program. Language activities in Chinese and English are used, including Morning Talk/Language Talk where children participate in Chinese or English learning activities. The curriculum describes learning a second language as part of its pedagogy.

Immersion Programs

A dedicated English Programme is offered as part of Unique Programmes. English language exposure is integrated into daily routines through Morning Talk/Language Talk, where children engage in Chinese or English language activities. Second-language learning is highlighted as a core element of the curriculum.

Admissions

Step 1 — Complete the Online Application. Parents submit the Online Enquiry form to arrange a visit to YWIEK Chongqing Fudi. The Admissions Office will review the completed application package and then notify the family about the placement assessment and interview. This initial step sets the timeline for the next stage of the process.

Step 2 — Placement Assessment & Interviews. All children must be interviewed together with their parents, which allows the kindergarten to understand and meet the child's needs. During this step, the Admissions Office processes the application package and informs the family about the scheduled placement assessment and interview.

Step 3 — Application Review and Decision Notification. After the interview, the family receives a placement offer letter from the school if the candidacy is successful. The school may also issue subsequent communications related to the next steps in enrollment.

Scholarships

Scholarships: The Yew Chung Yew Wah Education Network offers network-wide scholarships with several categories (for example, Madam Tsang Chor-hang Memorial Scholarship, YCYW Subject & Talent Award, and IGCSE/IB/A Level Award). These scholarships generally provide tuition fee waivers ranging from about 15% to 100% and are open to eligible students in certain grade levels, typically starting from upper primary through secondary (grades 7–13) with specific eligibility requirements and documentation. The exact applicability of these scholarships to YWIEK Chongqing Fudi Kindergarten is not published on its campus pages; the network's scholarship program information is available across the network, and individual campus eligibility can vary.

Waitlist

No waitlist or pool system information is published for Chongqing Fudi Yew Wah International Education Kindergarten.

School Events

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FAQs

Where is Chongqing Fudi Yew Wah International Education Kindergarten located and what is the campus like?

The kindergarten is located at No. 2 Huxia Street, Yuan Yang Town, Yubei District, Chongqing 401122, China, and the campus provides more than 5,000 square metres of indoor and outdoor learning space to support a range of play and learning activities.

What ages does the kindergarten accept and what stages of early years education do you offer?

YWIEK Chongqing Fudi serves children aged 2 to 6 and follows three stages: Toddler Curriculum (2–3), Early Childhood Curriculum (3–5) and Pre‑Primary Preparation Curriculum (5–6).

Is the kindergarten co‑educational and what language environment can we expect?

The school is co‑educational and operates as a day kindergarten in a bilingual English–Chinese learning environment, with a co‑leadership model blending Chinese and Western teaching approaches.

How do I apply and what are the main steps in the admissions process?

The admissions process is a three‑step sequence: (1) complete the online application and arrange a visit, (2) attend a placement assessment and interview with your child and parents, and (3) receive an application review and placement offer if successful.

Will my child need to attend an assessment or interview as part of admissions?

Yes; all children attend a placement assessment and an interview together with their parents so the school can understand and meet each child's needs before a placement decision is made.

Are scholarships available for students at Chongqing Fudi YWIEK?

The Yew Chung Yew Wah network offers network‑wide scholarships with categories such as the Madam Tsang Chor‑hang Memorial Scholarship and others, providing tuition waivers from about 15% to 100%; however, exact applicability of these network scholarships to the Chongqing Fudi kindergarten campus is not published, so families should check with admissions for campus eligibility.

What curriculum does the kindergarten follow and how is learning delivered?

The kindergarten follows the YWIEK Curriculum developed by Yew Wah Early Childhood Education Research and Development Centre, using an emergent, learning‑through‑play approach guided by an observation‑reflection‑response cycle to support whole‑child development across health, social skills, language, science and the arts.

What is the child‑to‑teacher ratio and how does that affect classroom experience?

The school operates with a 5:1 child‑to‑teacher ratio, which supports small‑group learning, individualized attention and close teacher–child relationships within the bilingual classroom setting.

How is children's progress observed and assessed in the classroom?

Teachers act as facilitators and researchers using an observation‑reflection‑response cycle to document children's learning, scaffold next steps and plan play‑based projects that extend each child's interests and development.

What outdoor play and physical development opportunities are available?

Daily routines include scheduled outdoor play and the YWIEK Early Physical Development Programme to support gross motor skills, movement coordination and overall physical wellness using age‑appropriate outdoor spaces.

What unique programmes and extracurricular learning does the kindergarten offer?

The kindergarten offers several unique programmes integrated with the curriculum, including the YW Adaption Programme for new students, YW Early Literacy Education Programme, Early Mathematics Education Programme, YW English Programme, Early Music and Movement Programme, and Early Physical Development Programme.

Does the school have a music and arts programme for young children?

Yes; arts and creative development are woven into the emergent curriculum and the YWIEK Early Music and Movement Programme specifically supports musicality, rhythm and coordinated movement alongside age‑appropriate art activities.

How does the school incorporate cultural learning and multicultural exposure?

The bilingual Chinese‑English environment, co‑leadership teaching model and multicultural student community promote cross‑cultural learning, and the network coordinates cross‑campus events that further expose children to diverse cultures and perspectives.

How are non‑native English or Chinese speakers supported in the classroom?

Language development is integrated into daily routines with Chinese and English Morning Talk/Language Talk activities, a dedicated YW English Programme, and an adaptation approach for new students that supports second‑language learning within play‑based learning contexts.

What safeguarding and child protection measures does the school have?

YWIEK Chongqing Fudi identifies itself as a Child‑Safe School and maintains child protection policies and procedures as part of a formal safeguarding framework to protect students and support safe practice on campus.

What support is available for children with additional learning needs or special educational needs (SEN)?

Information about formal SEN provisions is not publicly listed; families with learning needs are encouraged to contact the admissions team for guidance and to discuss individual support options.

How does the school promote social and emotional wellbeing for young children?

The curriculum emphasizes social‑emotional learning through strong teacher–child relationships, character education and a positive, supportive classroom culture that fosters confidence, respect, honesty and cooperation as part of whole‑child development.

Who owns and governs the kindergarten and who are the school leaders?

The kindergarten is owned by the Chongqing Fudi Yew Wah International Kindergarten Foundation and is part of the Yew Chung Yew Wah (YCYW) education network; Ms Tracy Yang serves as Principal and Ms Melody Huang is Curriculum Director.

How can parents be involved in school life and the learning partnership?

The school emphasizes a close parent–teacher partnership with regular channels for collaboration; families have access to parent resources, cross‑campus events and opportunities to engage in school activities and celebrations such as Founders' Day.

What is the history of YWIEK Chongqing Fudi and its connection to the YCYW network?

Established in 2002, Chongqing Fudi YWIEK is part of the Yew Chung Yew Wah network, which brings over 90 years of combined educational experience across its campuses and supports cross‑campus collaboration and shared educational traditions.

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