Beijing World Youth Academy vs Yew Wah International Education School of Beijing

	B Beijing World Youth Academy Beijing, China	Y Yew Wah International Education School of Beijing Beijing, China
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year RMB 263,000 - 280,000	Fees / year RMB 212,000 - 284,500
Age range	Age range 6 - 19 years	Age range 2 - 15 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational (boarding)
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE, Chinese National Curriculum	Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Pupils	Pupils 1,241	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Mandarin	Instruction language English, Mandarin
Opened	Opened 2001	Opened 2016
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 YWIES Beijing (Yizhuang) is on the B&P International Education Park in the Yizhuang Economic & Technological Development Area (BDA); the school lists its address as Liangshuihe Erjie, BDA, Beijing 100176. It serves families in Yizhuang, greater Beijing and neighbouring cities — contact Admissions for exact directions and public-transport options.
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 offers a through‑train international programme: Early Childhood (bilingual provision for children aged about 2–6), Primary and Secondary, including university‑preparatory pathways.
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 YWIES Beijing is an international, bilingual school serving Chinese and foreign students; the site describes bilingual co‑teaching and mixed Western/Chinese leadership. The admissions FAQ also indicates parents may be able to select a school boarding service during final enrolment (contact Admissions for which year groups, if any, are eligible).
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 publishes an English Language Enhancement (EAL) programme and describes a Chinese–Western co‑teaching approach intended to meet individual learners' needs. The website does not give detailed public information about formal special‑education (SEN) provision or specific therapies — Admissions can confirm available SEN services and assessments.
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 YWIES Beijing is part of the Yew Chung Yew Wah (YCYW) Education Network, a group of schools rooted in Hong Kong that operates campuses across mainland China and internationally.
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 materials and overview do not indicate any religious affiliation; YWIES presents a secular, bilingual international curriculum.
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 For Early Childhood the website gives a sample day (arrival c.08:00, breakfast c.08:30, learning periods and a morning snack around 10:00). The school calendar and weekly timetables for Primary and Secondary are published by the school — contact Admissions for daily start/end times and specific schedules.
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 The admissions FAQ notes a school bus service is offered and that families can select bus service when finalising enrolment; the site does not list specific operators, routes or pick‑up points online. For route maps, costs and daily arrangements contact Admissions directly.
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 fees - Application fee: Not publicly listed on the school's published admissions/fees information for Yew Wah International Education School of Beijing. A formal invoice or Offer of Placement is issued after acceptance; that invoice sets the payment required to finalise enrolment. Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts in RMB) - Nursery 2 (age 2): RMB 212,000 per year. - Kindergarten 1 (age 3): RMB 212,000 per year. - Kindergarten 2 (age 4): RMB 212,000 per year. - Kindergarten 3 (age 5): RMB 212,000 per year. - Grade 1 (age 6): RMB 259,000 per year. - Grade 2 (age 7): RMB 259,000 per year. - Grade 3 (age 8): RMB 259,000 per year. - Grade 4 (age 9): RMB 260,000 per year. - Grade 5 (age 10): RMB 260,000 per year. - Grade 6 (age 11): RMB 260,000 per year. - Grade 7 (age 12): RMB 284,500 per year. - Grade 8 (age 13): RMB 284,500 per year. - Grade 9 (age 14): RMB 284,500 per year. Per-term (installment) presentation - The school publishes tuition as annual amounts. A school-issued invoice/Notice of Payment sets the billing schedule for each family. Where families require split payments, invoices and payment terms are shown on the school's payment notice. The per-term amount therefore depends on the payment arrangement on the invoice; dividing the annual tuition by the number of instalments on that invoice produces the term amount. Billing schedule and payment terms - Process: after an Offer of Placement is issued the school issues a Notice of Payment; accepting the offer is completed by payment as stated on that notice. The school's admissions steps state the Offer/Notice system and that tuition payment finalises registration. Specific invoice due-dates and permitted instalment plans are set on the invoice/Notice of Payment. Boarding fees (if applicable) - Boarding: the school's admissions steps reference a school boarding service as an option during finalisation, but public listings classify the Beijing campus as a day campus. Where boarding is required the school would issue a separate fee notice for boarding services; a specific boarding fee schedule is not published in the public fees material for the Beijing campus. Other costs and fees - Uniforms and books: the admissions steps indicate parents collect uniform and books as part of finalisation; these are additional costs billed separately or available for purchase. - Optional services commonly billed separately (as referenced in admissions steps): school bus service, school boarding service (where available), and student insurance. Co-curricular trip costs, exam fees and some activity-specific charges are typically additional; itemised charges appear on invoices or activity notices. Refund information - Placement deposit / refundable fees: a refundable placement deposit is not shown on the Beijing campus' public fees listing. Other campuses in the same network publish refundable placement deposits in their fee schedules; where refundable deposits or refund terms apply the school's invoice and the school's formal payment/withdrawal terms state the refund and deduction rules. Any refund conditions and refund process are handled according to the school's payment and withdrawal terms as set out on the invoice/offer and in school finance policies. Fee payment options - Payment methods and technical details are not itemised on the public Beijing tuition summary. The school's admissions process indicates payment is made after issuance of the Notice of Payment; the invoice specifies acceptable payment methods and bank details. For many campuses the usual methods are bank transfer and locally accepted card/banking methods, with any bank charges or surcharges stated on the invoice — the Beijing invoice will list the school's accepted methods and instructions. Notes for parents (concise) - The figures above are the school's published annual tuition amounts for each year group; the school issues an Offer of Placement and Notice of Payment which sets the exact billing schedule, instalments and any one-time charges for your child. If you need these figures presented in another currency or as per-term numeric examples derived from annual tuition (e.g., equal two-term instalments), state which grade(s) you want converted and I will provide a clear numeric per-term breakdown based on that choice.
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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 YWIES Beijing runs a bilingual, co‑teaching Early Childhood programme for children aged 2–6 that uses an emergent, inquiry‑based approach in English and Chinese. At Primary and lower‑secondary levels (Years/Grades 1–9) students follow the Yew Wah/Yew Chung bilingual curriculum, which integrates the Chinese national curriculum with international content across core subjects. Upper secondary is organised for external qualifications: Years 10–11 follow IGCSE courses, and Years 12–13 prepare for the International Baccalaureate Diploma (with some YCYW campuses offering A‑Level or HKDSE options). The curriculum's scope covers core subjects (English, Chinese, mathematics, sciences), arts and music (including violin/string orchestra options), PE, ICT/STEM and character development, alongside co‑curricular activities. The school also operates university‑guidance and overseas preparatory initiatives (for example the Somerset Yew Wah classroom and a Careers & University Guidance Office) to support students' progression to universities abroad.
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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 —
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Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community —	Community —
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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 and school visit. On your first visit expect an introduction to the school's programmes, campus and bilingual approach — ask specifically for a meeting with the Co‑Principals if you want to discuss curriculum fit or boarding options. (Source: YWIES Beijing admissions page). 2. Submit application and required documents. Parents must complete the school's application form and submit documentary evidence, typically including the student's transcripts for the last two years and copies of student and parent/guardian ID documents; the admissions page lists these document requirements explicitly. If your child is transferring from another school, prepare translated/validated transcripts and any records of national testing so the school can place them accurately. Confirm whether the school asks for residency or visa documentation in your case before submission. 3. Student assessment: written tests and interviews. For higher entry grades the school notes there are written tests (commonly in English/literature and mathematics) plus interviews carried out in both English and Chinese; younger entry applicants may have age‑appropriate assessments and play‑based observations. Plan to bring your child to the scheduled test/interview session and ensure they have had a normal routine beforehand — arriving rested helps show true ability. If language is a concern, ask Admissions in advance about adjustments or language‑support testing. 4. Review, offer and fees notice. After assessments the Co‑Principals review documents and test/interview results; if successful the school issues an Offer of Placement and a separate notice of school fees payment. The fees notice will specify the tuition, any one‑time fees (application or placement deposits where applicable), and optional services such as school bus, boarding or insurance — fees vary by year level and are issued with the offer. Because fees change annually, confirm the exact amounts for the academic year you are applying for (the example published fees for 2025/2026 are shown on external fee listings). 5. Finalise enrolment: payment and selections. To secure the place families normally pay the tuition/placement deposit as instructed on the fees notice; at this stage you will also select optional services (school bus, boarding, school insurance) and complete any remaining administrative steps such as applying for a campus card. Keep receipts and confirm refund policy for any deposit (ask Admissions for the school's written policy) and whether sibling discounts or payment plans are available. If you need a specific start date (term/semester), confirm enrollment deadlines and visa or residency paperwork timelines well ahead of those dates. 6. Welcome and orientation. Once payment and admin are complete the school provides items and next steps: collecting uniforms and books, receiving a student ID/campus card, choosing academic subjects (for secondary students) and selecting co‑curricular activities; the school will also issue the weekly class schedule. Check whether the school runs a formal orientation programme for new families and whether there is an assigned staff contact for new students (Admissions can confirm orientation dates). Keep a copy of all forms submitted and a point of contact in Admissions for follow‑up.
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 YCYW (the Yew Chung Yew Wah Education Network) operates a networkwide scholarship programme and publishes details centrally; the network states that scholarships are awarded to current and prospective students for academic achievement, leadership and service and that awards can range from partial to full tuition waivers. The YCYW scholarship information explains that tuition waivers commonly range from 25% up to 100% and that some awards can run for two to three years depending on the specific scholarship category (for example the Yew Chung Yew Wah Academic Award). However, the network page also notes that scholarship types, award size and duration are adjusted according to each campus's circumstances and that families should consult the local campus Admissions Office for the exact scholarships available at YWIES Beijing and the application process. If you are interested in financial support, ask Admissions whether YWIES Beijing is taking scholarship applications for the year you plan to enrol, what evidence is required, whether current students may apply, and how awards are reviewed and renewed.
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 Public admissions information on the YWIES Beijing site does not describe a formal, published waitlist procedure; the school's official how‑to‑apply page describes the standard application, assessment and offer steps but does not state that offers will be managed via a named waiting list. If you are told a place is not available at the time of application, contact Admissions to ask whether they maintain an internal waitlist or a deferred‑offer pool and what, if any, actions parents should take to remain under consideration (for example confirming ongoing interest or submitting updated grades). Because practices differ between campuses and from year to year, the safest course is to request written clarification from the Admissions Office about waitlist policies and any timelines for notification. (No explicit waitlist text found on the school's admissions pages; contact Admissions for campus‑specific details).
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