Western Academy of Beijing
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Western Academy of Beijing (WAB, Chinese: 北京京西国际学校[2]) is an international school located in Beijing.[4] Founded in 1994, the school provides education from early years 3 to grade 12. WAB uses the IB PYP (IB Primary Years Program) until Grade 5, IB MYP (IB Middle Years Program) up to and including grade 10, and the IB DP (IB Diploma Program) for grades 11 and 12.
| Western Academy of Beijing 北京京西国际学校 | |
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Main gate | |
| Location | |
China | |
| Coordinates | 40°01′18″N 116°30′38″E / 40.021576°N 116.510444°E |
| Information | |
| Type | International School, IB World School, Non-profit, Independent, Private School |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Nonsectarian |
| Founded | 1994 |
| Director | Dr. Marta Medved Krajnovic |
| Director of Innovation in Learning and Teaching | Stephen Taylor |
| Division Principals | Catherine Pierre-Louis (ES), Marina Frias-Gavidia (MS), Dr. Jaime Pustis (HS) |
| Grades | Nursery–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,400 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 7:1 |
| Campus type | Large Private Campus |
| Color(s) | Red, black, yellow |
| Athletics conference | ACAMIS, APAC, Tri-Cities, China Cup, ISAC |
| Mascot | Tigers |
| Annual tuition | $49,000 USD |
| Website | www |
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| Simplified Chinese | 北京京西国际学校 | ||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 北京京西國際學校 | ||||||
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WAB was an Olympic Educational Model School for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Out of the 500 schools across China, who were awarded by Beijing Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games as an Olympic Educational Model School, WAB was among the top 120 schools.[5]
In 2013, Mike Embley, the headmaster of the British School of Beijing (BSB), stated that along with BSB and the International School of Beijing (ISB), WAB was one of the top three English-language international schools in Beijing, all having long waiting lists.[6] Citing Embley's definition of two lower tiers of Beijing Anglophone international schools which have vacant student spaces, Tristan Bunnell, the author of The Changing Landscape of International Schooling: Implications for Theory and Practice, stated that this was an instance of the idea of "'superior' and 'inferior' schools" shared by teachers and parents.[7]
Campus edit
WAB’s three school sections; Elementary, Middle, and High, are all located on one campus across six buildings. Each school section has its own self-contained environment, and the entire campus is equipped with a professional grade indoor air filtration system. [8]
The 99,000m2 campus boasts a wide range of facilities, including 3 well-resourced libraries, Design Technology Studios, Science labs, film editing and recording studios, as well as professional level music, drama and dance studios. Students enjoy the use of dining courts, cafes and lounges, an indoor swimming pool, 3 full-size gyms, a FIFA-approved football field, as well as indoor basketball and tennis courts. [9]
WABX edit
WABX is WAB's extracurricular program and offers more than 400 athletic, art, service, academic, and social options to students school-wide. WAB participates in multiple interscholastic sporting competitions, including the ACAMIS (Association of China and Mongolia International Schools), ISAC (International Schools Association in China), Tri-Cities (Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai), China Cup, EARCOS, and APAC (Asian Pacific Athletic Conference). Sports include rugby, football (soccer), tennis, badminton, cross-country, track and field, volleyball, basketball, swimming, baseball, table tennis, and softball.[10]
| Year | Team | Competition | Final Position |
| 2011 | Boys soccer | APAC | 1st |
| 2012 | Boys soccer | APAC | 1st |
| 2013 | Boys soccer | APAC | 1st |
| 2014 | Boys soccer | APAC | 1st |
| 2014 | Boys volleyball | APAC | 3rd |
| 2015 | Boys soccer | APAC | 1st |
| 2015 | Boys rugby | APAC | 2nd |
| 2015 | Boys volleyball | APAC | 1st |
| 2016 | Boys rugby | APAC | 1st |
| 2016 | Boys Soccer | APAC | 1st |
| 2017 | Girls football | China Cup | 2nd |
| 2017 | Boys basketball | ISAC | 3rd |
| 2017 | Girls basketball | ISAC | 2nd |
| 2023 | Boys Football/Soccer | APAC | 1st |
Accreditation edit
WAB is accredited by:
- The Council of International Schools (CIS)
And is a member of:
- International Schools Athletic Conference (ISAC)
- Association of China and Mongolia International Schools (ACAMIS)
- East Asia Regional Council of Schools (EARCOS)
- Tri-Cities Association Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai (Tri-Cities 北京，广州，上海)
- Asia Pacific Activities Conference (APAC).[12]
References edit
- ^ Address in Chinese: 北京市朝阳区来广营东路10号
- ^ a b "Directions to WAB." Western Academy of Beijing. Retrieved on August 17, 2015. "Western Academy of Beijing 10 Lai Guang Ying Dong Lu, Chao Yang District, Beijing 100102, P.R.C.[...]北京市朝阳区来广营东路10号 北京京西学校 邮政编码:100102"
- ^ "Schools Approved by the Ministry of Education For Enrolling Children of Foreign Nationals" (). Ministry of Education of China. Retrieved on August 17, 2015.
- ^ theadmin (2003-05-24). "Western Academy of Beijing". www.thebeijinger.com. Retrieved 2019-02-11.
- ^ "History | Western Academy Of Beijing - International School Beijing". www.wab.edu. Retrieved 2019-02-21.
- ^ Stefonek, Jonathan. "Passion for teaching English-style grows in Beijing suburbs" (Archive). China Daily. 7 October 2012. Retrieved on 2 October 2015.
- ^ Bunnell, Tristan. The Changing Landscape of International Schooling: Implications for Theory and Practice. Routledge, June 27, 2014. ISBN 1317814495, 9781317814498. p. 101.
- ^ "Our Campus - Beijing International School | WAB". www.wab-edu.cn. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ^ "Our Campus - Beijing International School | WAB". www.wab-edu.cn. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ^ "Home". wabx.wab.edu.
- ^ "Western Academy of Beijing". International Baccalaureate®. Retrieved 2017-05-14.
- ^ "Accreditation and Memberships". Western Academy of Beijing. Retrieved 2016-05-28.
External links edit
- Western Academy of Beijing
- WABX - WAB's Extra Curricular Activities