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. […]
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
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.
Stronger Together: Parents in Action!
Last week’s Parent Social Event was vibrant and engaging, featuring seven club booths and a lively performance by the parents’ choir club. Approximately 160 parents attended, creating a warm and festive atmosphere.
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.
Inside IB: 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
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.
Knowledge is Power for Survival Training Day
Theory of Knowledge is a subject that encourages students to reflect on what they know—and how they know it. But it also requires them to consider what they don’t know, and this is one of the key objectives behind our Survival Day trip.
