Alumni Connect: Vincent’s Journey from BWYA to Swiss Hospitality

Alumni Connect: Vincent’s Journey from BWYA to Swiss Hospitality

Alumni Connect: Vincent’s Journey from BWYA to Swiss Hospitality After graduating, Vincent headed to Switzerland to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Global Hospitality Management at Les Roches. He has travelled a long way since his BWYA days, but one special memory stands out: a cultural trip where he spent a night in a cave, learning how to adapt and survive with limited resources. “It was challenging but so much fun,” he recalls. Vincent’s first professional step was an internship […]

Class Without Walls: Learning Beyond Boundaries

Class Without Walls: Learning Beyond Boundaries

Classroom 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. This year, two remarkable destinations—Chengdu and Yangshuo—became living classrooms where students explored new environments while building resilience, creativity, and teamwork. Why Classroom Without Walls? The programme is designed to break down barriers between academic theory and practical understanding. By stepping outside the classroom, students engage in interdisciplinary learning that […]

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.

Medals and Momentum: Our Young Runners Shine!

Medals and Momentum: Our Young Runners Shine!

On Saturday, October 11th, the International School of Beijing hosted the ISAC Cross Country Championship for elementary schools — and what a day it was! With crisp autumn air and a buzzing crowd of supporters, young athletes from across the city gathered to test their speed, stamina, and spirit on the course.

Exploring Atomic Structure Through Inquiry

Exploring Atomic Structure Through Inquiry

An Inside IB Series Article. In a hands-on, multi-station science activity, students were invited to investigate the question: “What makes one atom different from another?” Rather than passively receiving information, they became active participants in their learning journey. Through physical models and digital simulations, they explored atomic structure, discovering the roles of protons, neutrons, and electrons in shaping identity, mass, and charge. Atoms, protons and neutrons are all quite common place in any high school classroom, however, we take commitment […]

BWYA Hosts U11 Frisbee Tournament

BWYA Hosts U11 Frisbee Tournament

On September 18th, BWYA proudly hosted the first Junior International School Athletics Conference (JISAC) exchange of the season, featuring an exciting Ultimate Frisbee event for U11 students. The exchange brought together eight schools—BWYA, BIBS, BIBA, YCIS, Daystar Academy, Montessori School of Beijing, and Tsinghua International School—for a day of fun, teamwork, and spirited competition.

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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.