Grade 10 Personal Projects Exhibition From a handmade wooden guitar to a custom-built hydraulic arm, an eco‑minded dog bug spray, and a detailed recreation of Along the River During the Qingming Festival, our Grade 10 students turned passion into purpose. These personal projects highlight the students’ IB learning experience, showcasing creativity, problem‑solving, and skills built entirely from the ground up.
Seussical the Musical: A Whimsical Journey of Imagination and Heart This April, our school proudly presents Seussical the Musical, a vibrant, family‑friendly production that brings the beloved world of Dr. Seuss to life on stage. Bursting with colour, creativity, and heartfelt storytelling, this joyful musical celebrates friendship, courage, and the power of standing up for what you believe in — even if you’re just one small voice. Guided by the mischievous Cat in the Hat, the story follows Horton the […]
This January, our interdisciplinary production Soundscapes invites audiences into the vivid inner world of Iris—a teenager living with sound-to-colour synaesthesia.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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’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 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. […]
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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.
