Soundscapes: Seeing Sound, Hearing Colour
This January, our interdisciplinary production Soundscapes invites audiences into the vivid inner world of Iris—a teenager living with sound-to-colour synaesthesia.
Inside IB: Speaking with Confidence in English Language Acquisition
How do students learn to communicate ideas clearly and confidently in a second language? In Grade 8 Phase 4 English Language Acquisition, Ms. McAdams designed a lesson that placed speaking skills at the centre of learning.
A Semester of Growth, Creativity, and Community
A Semester of Growth, Creativity, and Community Semester 1 was filled with learning, laughter, and inspiring milestones. Enjoy this quick look at the memories we made and the stories that shaped our school community.
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
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
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
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.
Alumni Connect – Vincent Zhao
After graduating, Vincent headed to Switzerland to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Global Hospitality Management at Les Roches.
Class Without Walls: Learning Beyond Boundaries
Education thrives when curiosity meets experience. At BWYA, the CWWP transforms traditional learning into immersive journeys that connect students with culture, nature, and real-world challenges.
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. […]
