Western Academy of Beijing
| Western Academy of Beijing | |
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北京京西国际学校 | |
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| Location | |
China | |
| Coordinates | 40°01′18″N 116°30′38″E / 40.021576°N 116.510444°E |
| Information | |
| Type | International School, IB World School, Non-profit, Independent, Private School |
| Religious affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Founded | 1994 |
| Director | Dr. Marta Medved Krajnovic |
| Director of Innovation in Learning and Teaching | Stephen Taylor |
| Division Principals | Catherine Pierre-Louis (ES), Marina Frias-Gavidia (MS), Dr. Jaime Pustis (HS) |
| Grades | Nursery–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,400 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 8:1 |
| Campus type | Large Private Campus |
| Colors | Red, black, yellow |
| Athletics conference | ACAMIS, APAC, Tri-Cities, China Cup, ISAC |
| Mascot | Tigers |
| Annual tuition | $55,000 USD |
| Website | www |
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| Simplified Chinese | 北京京西国际学校 | ||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 北京京西國際學校 | ||||||
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Western Academy of Beijing (WAB, Chinese: 北京京西国际学校[2]) is an international school located in Beijing.[4] Founded in 1994, the school provides education from early years 3 to grade 12. WAB uses the IB PYP (IB Primary Years Programme) until Grade 5, IB MYP (IB Middle Years Program) up to and including grade 10, and the IB DP (IB Diploma Program) for grades 11 and 12.
WAB was an Olympic Educational Model School for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Out of the 500 schools across China, which were awarded by Beijing Organising Committee for the Olympic Games as an Olympic Educational Model School, WAB was among the top 120 schools.[5]
History
WAB was established in 1994 to serve foreign-national families residing in Beijing[6].
Over time, WAB developed purpose-built facilities and expanded its campus to house Early Years, Elementary, Middle, and High School divisions. [7]
Campus
WAB's three school sections, Elementary, Middle, and High, are all located on one campus across six buildings. Each school section has its own self-contained environment, and the entire campus is equipped with a professional-grade indoor air filtration system.[8]
The 99,000 m2 campus boasts a wide range of facilities, including 3 well-resourced libraries, Design Technology Studios, Science labs, film editing and recording studios, as well as professional-level music, drama and dance studios. Students enjoy the use of dining courts, cafes and lounges, an indoor swimming pool, 3 full-size gyms, a private-use lake, a FIFA-approved football field, as well as indoor basketball and tennis courts.[8]
Student Body
The Western Academy of Beijing currently has a student population of around 1,400 students from 58 countries.[9]
The student-to-teacher ratio and average class sizes vary depending on division and grade level, with smaller classes in Early Years and larger but still moderated sizes in later grades.[10]
Curriculum
WAB offers the IB PYP for Early Years through Grade 5, MYP through Grade 10, and the IB Diploma Programme for Grades 11–12. [11]
English is the primary language of instruction. [4]
The school provides support for English language learners through an English as an Additional Language (EAL) program embedded across grade levels. [12]
WAB implements inclusive learning support services for students with diagnosed learning needs and provides individualized support in collaboration with families and external partners. [13]
Co-curricular, Extracurricular & Student Life
WAB offers a wide range of extracurricular and co-curricular programs, including arts (visual and performing), athletics, clubs, community service and service-learning activities. [6]
Activities are offered from Junior Grade 1 to Grade 5 students in the Elementary School. These can include culture, games, arts, and sports. In Middle and High School, students can choose from a range of activities and student-led clubs, as well as arts and service.
Athletics is offered to students from Junior Grade 1 to Grade 12 with opportunities to participate in 16 different competitive sports.
WAB participates in interscholastic sporting competitions, including the ACAMIS (Association of China and Mongolia International Schools), ISAC (International Schools Association in China), Tri-Cities (Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai), China Cup, EARCOS, and APAC (Asia Pacific Activities Conference). Sports include rugby, football (soccer), tennis, badminton, cross-country, track and field, volleyball, basketball, swimming, baseball, table tennis, and softball.[14]
Accreditation
WAB is accredited by:
- The International Baccalaureate (IBO)[15]
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)
- The Council of International Schools (CIS)
And is a member of:
- International Schools Athletic Conference (ISAC)
- Association of China and Mongolia International Schools (ACAMIS)
- East Asia Regional Council of Schools (EARCOS)
- Tri-Cities Association Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai (Tri-Cities 北京，广州，上海)
- Asia Pacific Activities Conference (APAC).[16]
References
- ^ Address in Chinese: 北京市朝阳区来广营东路10号
- ^ a b "Directions to WAB Archived 2015-08-12 at the Wayback Machine." Western Academy of Beijing. Retrieved on August 17, 2015. "Western Academy of Beijing 10 Lai Guang Ying Dong Lu, Chao Yang District, Beijing 100102, P.R.C.[...]北京市朝阳区来广营东路10号 北京京西学校 邮政编码:100102"
- ^ "Schools Approved by the Ministry of Education For Enrolling Children of Foreign Nationals" (Archive). Ministry of Education of China. Retrieved on August 17, 2015.
- ^ a b theadmin (2003-05-24). "Western Academy of Beijing". www.thebeijinger.com. Retrieved 2019-02-11.
- ^ "History | Western Academy Of Beijing - International School Beijing". www.wab.edu. Retrieved 2019-02-21.
- ^ a b "Western Academy of Beijing (WAB) 北京京西学校". Beijing Kids. 2017-10-24. Retrieved 2026-02-06.
- ^ "Rosan Bosch | Western Academy of Beijing". www.rosanbosch.com. Retrieved 2026-02-06.
- ^ a b "Our Campus - Beijing International School". Western Academy of Beijing. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ^ Western Academy of Beijing https://www.wab-edu.cn/. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "Western Academy of Beijing: Details and Fees". www.international-schools-database.com. Retrieved 2026-02-06.
- ^ "Who We Are - International School in Beijing | WAB". www.wab-edu.cn. Retrieved 2026-02-06.
- ^ "EAL - Private International School in Beijing | WAB". www.wab-edu.cn. Retrieved 2026-02-06.
- ^ "Student Support - International School in Beijing | WAB". www.wab-edu.cn. Retrieved 2026-02-06.
- ^ "Home". wabx.wab.edu.
- ^ "Western Academy of Beijing". International Baccalaureate®. Retrieved 2017-05-14.
- ^ "Accreditation and Memberships". Western Academy of Beijing. Retrieved 2016-05-28.
