Alumni Connect – Charlotte Tian

Alumni Connect – Charlotte Tian

Meet Charlotte Tian, BWYA Class of 2018 Charlotte Tian joined BWYA in 2015 as a grade 10 student, seeking an international education and the IB programmes. “I liked that IB wasn’t just about test-taking — it’s interdisciplinary and focuses on the learning process,” she explains. Coming in as the “new kid” could have been daunting, but Charlotte quickly found her place through shared interests in art and photography. “I spent a lot of time exploring Beijing with my camera, shooting […]

WYMUN II: A Bigger Stage for Global Dialogue

WYMUN II: A Bigger Stage for Global Dialogue

The World Youth Model United Nations (WYMUN) returned this year with its second edition, and it was bigger, bolder, and more impactful than ever before. With the theme “The Changing World Order,” the 2025 conference brought together passionate young minds from across Beijing to debate pressing global issues and craft solutions for a better future.

BWYA Student Wins “Top in the World” Cambridge Award for Global Perspectives

BWYA Student Wins “Top in the World” Cambridge Award for Global Perspectives

Ren RuoKai (Richard, DP1) has earned the prestigious Outstanding Cambridge Learner Award for achieving Top in the World in Global Perspectives during the June 2025 Cambridge examination series.

Inside IB: Communicating Mathematical Thinking with Confidence

Inside IB: Communicating Mathematical Thinking with Confidence

This was the challenge for our Grade 7 students in a recent mathematics lesson led by Mr. Watson. The goal wasn’t just to solve problems—it was to communicate solutions with clarity and confidence, a skill that lies at the heart of the IB philosophy.

Exploring Grief and Resilience: A Literary Inquiry into Shi Tiesheng

Exploring Grief and Resilience: A Literary Inquiry into Shi Tiesheng

Exploring Grief and Resilience: A Literary Inquiry into Shi Tiesheng’s Remembrance of Autumn An Inside IB Article. How can literature help us understand the complexities of human emotion?This question shaped Ms Luo Fei’s recent Year 7 Chinese Language lesson—an experience that moved beyond the classroom and into the heart of autumn. At our Academy, inquiry-based learning is more than a method; it’s a philosophy. This lesson exemplified how the IB approach transforms reading into a deeply personal and collaborative journey. […]

Celebrating Unity in Diversity: UN Day at BWYA 

Celebrating Unity in Diversity: UN Day at BWYA 

Celebrating Unity in Diversity: UN Day at BWYA On Thursday, October 24th, the BWYA community came together in a vibrant celebration of United Nations Day—an event that not only coincided with the official UN calendar but also embodied our school’s motto: Locally Grounded, Globally Aware. From 13:00 to 15:20, our entire campus transformed into a global village, buzzing with colour, culture, and curiosity.    A Powerful Opening: Ms. Tebow’s Call to Action The day began with a stirring speech from Ms. […]

Alumni Connect – Anna Nan

Alumni Connect – Anna Nan

Anna, a BWYA alumna now studying Economics, Finance, and Art History at the University of Hong Kong, reflects warmly on her seven years at the academy. Her favourite memories include cultural trips to places like Jiangxi and Luoyang, where she explored pottery and tea traditions with classmates from diverse backgrounds. She also fondly recalls service projects and outdoor activities like climbing, which helped build teamwork and lasting friendships. These experiences, she says, were not only fun but deeply formative.

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OUR VALUES

We are committed to excellence and united by our shared values:

  • Compassion – We respect and empathise with the rights, opinions, culture, and feelings of others.
  • Trust – We believe that honesty, integrity, and reliability in ourselves and others forms the cornerstone of our community.
  • Solidarity – We value harmony and oneness whilst recognising the individuality of each person in our community.
  • Collaboration – We recognise that the development of the student is the shared responsibility between the student, the family, and the school.

OUR MISSION

Beijing World Youth Academy strives to provide members of our community with excellent learning opportunities that incorporate critical investigation, exposure to different cultural perspectives and assessment against objective criteria. Our mission is to develop principled, open-minded thinkers who are capable of integrating with diverse international communities and who are empowered to shape their environs for the improvement of quality of life for themselves and others.