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. […]
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 […]
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.
BWYA Returns to US for Global Innovation Race
A group of Grade 8 and Grade 10 students from BWYA embarked on an unforgettable overseas school trip to the University of California, Berkeley, in San Francisco. Led by Dr. Richard Harrison, this marked BWYA’s third year participating in the Global Innovation Race, a prestigious program hosted by the Digital Media Academy at Stanford University.
Discover the Joy of Learning Beyond the Classroom!
At Beijing World Youth Academy, we believe that learning doesn’t stop when the school day ends—it expands, evolves, and inspires. That’s why we’re thrilled to invite you to our After School Club Fair, a vibrant showcase of the many ways students can explore their passions, build new skills, and connect with their community.
Have A Great Summer – 2025!
Another fantastic year comes to an end at BWYA, and what a year it was. So many memories were made, so many futures were forged, and there was plenty of laughter along the way. Have a look at the video and pictures below to see some of this year’s highlights!
PYP Authorisation
In the spring semester of 2025, BWYA achieved the goal of becoming fully authorised to deliver the Primary Years Programme. By implementing the PYP successfully, BWYA is now able to offer the complete K-12 IB education.
G10 Personal Project – 2025
Each year, Grade 10 gets to choose any topic that they want and create an incredible piece of work showcasing that topic.
