Beijing World Youth Academy vs Yew Chung International School of Beijing

	B Beijing World Youth Academy Beijing, China	Y Yew Chung International School of Beijing Beijing, China
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year RMB 263,000 - 280,000	Fees / year RMB 221,000 - 334,000
Age range	Age range 6 - 19 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE, Chinese National Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 1,241	Pupils 800
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 7
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Mandarin	Instruction language English, Mandarin
Opened	Opened 2001	Opened 1995
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 Main campus: Honglingjin Park, 5 Houbalizhuang, Chaoyang District, Beijing (postcode 100025). The campus is in the Chaoyang/Honglingjin Park area—central Chaoyang with straightforward road access and regular taxi/ride-hailing links; parents often reference proximity to embassy and expatriate neighbourhoods in Chaoyang. For exact directions and public-transport options check the school map or contact admissions.
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 enrols expatriate students aged 2–18 (K2 to Year 13) and is organised into Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary phases. Programmes include IGCSE and the International Baccalaureate Diploma at upper-secondary level.
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 YCIS Beijing is a private, co‑educational international day school serving children of foreign personnel; it does not advertise boarding provision. The school is part of the Yew Chung/Yew Wah network of international schools.
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 operates a Student Support Services team (learning support and counselling). Admissions guidance and third‑party listings indicate YCIS accepts students with mild learning difficulties on a case‑by‑case basis and provides in‑class and withdrawal support where appropriate; more complex needs may exceed the school's provision. Parents with children who have additional needs are advised to discuss requirements with Admissions early and share assessments/reports.
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 YCIS Beijing is part of the Yew Chung Yew Wah (YCYW) education network that originated in Hong Kong; it is not officially affiliated to a single national government.
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 does not list any religious affiliation on its official information pages; its programme and materials describe an international, bilingual education rather than a faith‑based approach.
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 Typical published schedules for YCIS Beijing indicate a morning start around 08:00 and the academic day finishing around mid‑afternoon (roughly 15:00–15:30), with co‑curricular activities running later in the afternoon on most days. The school publishes a full school‑year calendar (term dates, holidays, PD days) on its website; check the current year calendar for exact term and event times.
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 YCIS Beijing provides a school‑bus option for families; bus arrangements are confirmed during the enrolment process and bus/meal options are referenced in admissions materials and third‑party school guides. Routes and vendor details are managed by the school (or an appointed provider) and parents normally register for stops and schedules through Admissions/School Services. Contact the admissions office for current route maps, stops and fees.
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 and one‑off fees - Application fee: RMB 2,500 (non‑refundable). - Placement / security deposit: RMB 20,000 (one‑time; refundable subject to the school's Departure & Refund procedures). Tuition fees — per term and annual by year group (day students) - K2 (Kindergarten) – Half day: Semester 1 RMB 49,200; Semester 2 RMB 73,800; Annual RMB 123,000. - K2 (Kindergarten) – Full day: Semester 1 RMB 80,400; Semester 2 RMB 120,600; Annual RMB 201,000. - K3 & K4 (Full day): Semester 1 RMB 92,000; Semester 2 RMB 138,000; Annual RMB 230,000. - Primary (Years 1–6) typical breakdown: Semester 1 RMB 110,800; Semester 2 RMB 166,200; Annual RMB 277,000. (Year‑by‑year variation applies within Primary—see next item). - Lower Secondary (Years 7–9) typical breakdown: Semester 1 RMB 121,200; Semester 2 RMB 181,800; Annual RMB 303,000. - Upper Secondary (IGCSE / IB — Years 10–13): Semester 1 RMB 128,400; Semester 2 RMB 192,600; Annual RMB 321,000. Note that annual tuition increases by year band; published annual amounts for different year groups range from approximately RMB 221,000 up to RMB 334,000 depending on grade. Billing schedule and payment terms - The school issues invoices and accepts payments by semester or annual arrangements as shown on invoices; semester payment amounts are commonly used (see semester figures above). The placement deposit is held against the student account and may be used to settle outstanding fees. - The school requests that bank transfers include the invoice or student reference number to ensure correct allocation of funds. Boarding - YCIS Beijing operates as a day school; there are no boarding charges for this campus. Other costs and optional fees - Bus service fees charged per route/distance (examples: RMB 15,000–RMB 18,500 annually depending on route). - Uniforms, lunches, some co‑curricular activities, individual instrumental lessons or external exam fees are additional and billed separately. - Sibling discounts on tuition only: commonly published at 15% for second child and 25% for third (applies to younger siblings). Refunds and deposit handling - The placement deposit is refundable after deductions for outstanding charges; standard processing timelines cited include refund within 45 days after completion of required departure procedures. The school may use the deposit to settle unpaid account balances. Fee payment options - Bank remittance (RMB or USD accounts), in‑person cash (RMB only), credit/debit card payments in person (service charges may apply), and online payment portals (examples cited: YooPay and WeChat) are accepted. The school provides bank account details for wire transfers. Personal cheques are not accepted. If you require these figures presented in a different format for your database, use the amounts above directly; the figures are given in Chinese yuan (RMB).
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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 Yew Chung International School of Beijing provides a bilingual English–Chinese programme from Early Childhood (around ages 2–4) through Upper Secondary (Year 13). Early Childhood follows the Early Years Foundation Stage and classrooms use a co‑teaching model with Chinese and international teachers; Primary (Years 1–6) follows the National Curriculum for England adapted with a bilingual focus. Lower Secondary (Years 7–9) continues the school's international/Yew Chung curriculum framework, while Years 10–11 prepare students for Cambridge IGCSE examinations. Years 12–13 offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). Chinese language and culture are compulsory across secondary with staged ability groupings (CFL/CAL); the school also provides EAL/IEP support, co‑curricular programmes and character education alongside the academic qualifications.
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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 —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community —	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
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 & online application. Parents should be prepared to provide basic details about the child (date of birth, current year level, nationality) and to ask about current space availability for the child's year group. 2. Submit application form + required documents and pay application fee. After completing the online form you will be asked to upload supporting documents (commonly: passport, recent school reports, and proof of residency/visa and health/immunisation records) and to pay the non‑refundable application fee; published external listings report an application fee of around RMB 2,500. Parents should confirm the exact document checklist and fees with Admissions before submitting because requirements can vary by age and nationality and because official amounts and accepted document formats may change. 3. Assessment / interview and placement check. For most applicants YCIS Beijing carries out age‑appropriate assessments and/or interviews (these can include classroom observations in Early Childhood, literacy/numeracy checks in Primary, and subject/English assessments or interview for Secondary) and reviews previous school records to recommend the correct placement. For IGCSE and IB entry the school notes that acceptance can be limited at particular times in the academic calendar because placement depends on prior subject coverage; parents should ask Admissions which subjects and levels can be taken mid‑year. Expect communications from the admissions team about scheduling the assessment and any language or learning‑support arrangements the school may offer. 4. Offer letter, placement deposit and invoice. If the school offers a place you will receive an offer letter and invoice; third‑party fee summaries for YCIS Beijing show a refundable placement/security deposit (commonly quoted as RMB 20,000) in addition to the first term/year tuition. Parents should check the payment deadline on the offer (deposit deadlines commonly secure the place) and confirm whether the deposit is refundable and under what conditions. Also ask about the school's published sibling discounts, early payment discounts, bus fees and other recurring charges so you can budget the full cost of attendance. 5. Registration, visa documentation and start planning logistics. After deposit payment the school will confirm registration and provide joining instructions (start date, orientation, uniform and supply lists, bus enrolment, medical/insurance requirements). International families should coordinate visa/residency documentation and any medical checks or local registration the school requires; contact Admissions early if your child will need English language support or has additional learning needs so the school can advise on available services. Finally, confirm the academic calendar and welcome/orientation sessions so your child's first week is planned in advance.
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 YCIS Beijing participates in the YCYW Scholarship Programme and publishes scholarship rounds and winners on its site and news pages. The programme is merit‑based, open to both current and prospective students entering Years 7–13 (as announced for the 2024–2025 cycle), and includes multiple award streams—examples listed by the school are the Madam Tsang Chor‑hang Memorial Scholarship, IGCSE/IB/A Level awards, and subject & talent awards (academics, arts, music, sport and community service). The school's scholarship announcements and the scholarship application notice state that one online application can be used to apply for multiple awards, that candidates are assessed on academic record, leadership, contribution to the school community and demonstrated talent, and that there are published application deadlines (for the 2024–2025 round the deadline was published as 16 February 2024). Parents should check the current scholarship announcement or contact the Scholarships/Admissions team for the latest eligibility rules, deadlines, the scope of fee remission (partial vs. full), and whether awards are renewable year to year.
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 YCIS Beijing's public admissions pages emphasise rolling admissions and advise families to contact the Admissions Office about specific enrolment availability, but the school website does not publish a formal waitlist policy or a detailed waitlist procedure. Because space can be limited—especially for particular secondary programmes or popular year groups—the usual practice is to contact Admissions to ask whether a place is available or whether your child can be placed on a holding list; Admissions can explain current availability, expected timelines and any priority categories (for example, internal YCIS transfers). If you need a definitive statement about waitlist placement, position, or how offers are released, request that information in writing from the Admissions Office so you have the school's current procedure and timelines.
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