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It's Winter Holiday time! We wish our entire WAB community a holiday season filled with joy, warmth, and time with loved ones.
The WAB Difference
What makes us a top international school in Beijing?
As a leading non-profit international school, WAB prides itself on innovative and highly qualified teachers, world-class facilities, diverse community, warm and supportive environment and service-oriented culture. Our uniquely designed campus stands out among other international schools in Beijing, making it a landmark in the area. WAB is an IB World School, providing the highest quality international education in China and beyond.
The WAB Experience
WAB students excel in academics and become life-long learners.
Learning
Our students are at the heart of all teaching and learning at Western Academy of Beijing. WAB teachers are dedicated, internationally experienced professionals. As an IB World School, our highly motivated students acquire the skills and attitudes that meet the growing demands of an international 21st century.
Arts
The Arts thrive at Western Academy of Beijing. Guided by a talented and creative faculty of trained teachers and artists, our students are taught foundational skills while also being challenged to express their own artistic vision.
Athletics
WAB offers students at all grade levels opportunities to participate in 16 different competitive sports. Each student-athlete is challenged to learn and develop new skills, embrace the value of working together to achieve common goals, and become empowered to stretch their boundaries and self-expectations.
Campus
Beautiful and functional, WAB stands out among international schools in Beijing with its exciting, purpose-built facilities. Our sweeping, sail-like rooftops and colorful buildings have become a landmark in Beijing. The fusion design incorporates a unique balance of modern and traditional Chinese architecture, reflecting the spirit of our extraordinary school.
Community
From first steps until well after graduation, the WAB community remains a supportive, caring and diverse part of school life. Join us, get involved and experience everything a top international school in Beijing has to offer, from volunteer opportunities to exciting events and initiatives.
Outdoor Education
WAB Wild, our outdoor education department, has run more than 20 outdoor expeditions and day trips each year for over a decade. Taking learning outside the classroom and into nature, WAB Wild has a strong environmental focus incorporated into all its programs.
Student Voices
WAB’s warm and supportive community will make you feel right at home.
Welcome to WAB! You will find our school is special because we’re encouraged to take part in different activities, from science to sports, language and reading, music and more. In one day, I can learn how the economy works, and also explore theater to discover myself as an artist. WAB gives you opportunities to explore what you’re really passionate about.
Astrid Harborn, Grade 11
Sweden
One thing you’ll notice very quickly about WAB is the amount of freedom we have to study and explore. As students, we can be ourselves and express our creativity. That’s what makes WAB really special: Everyone is welcome. You’ll never do the same thing twice, and every lesson is productive and interesting.
Rory Young, Grade 7
Australia
I’m working with my friends on publishing our first book. I love to learn in class, but I am also researching a project to help kids around the world living in poverty. Going to WAB is an incredible experience for any student.
Eliza Rinkema, Grade 5
USA
There is so much to do at WAB. I like to spend my time reading books, studying math, and performing in the theater. This year, I interviewed all of my classmates and made an e-book about them and presented it at our first assembly of the school year.
Myron Cheung, Grade 3
Hong Kong
I have met a lot of new friends at WAB. We like to play a lot outside, play the drums and build houses with blocks. We use our iPads to take pictures of what we build and post them on our class blog.
Gil Yogev, Kindergarten
Israel
alumni spotlight
Christian Shepherd
Student From '98 - '05
Natasha Chang
Class of '12
Lucy Li
Class of '07
Stephanie Yue
Student from '94 - '99
WAB Stories
There’s always something happening on and off the WAB campus.
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WAB is proud to be shortlisted for the 2025 China Schools Awards in both the Arts and Creativity and the Diversity and Inclusion categories.
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Tune in as our students and teachers share insights on the After School Language Program, highlighting its role in promoting multilingualism and cultural understanding.
Join WAB
Whether you live in China or will be relocating from another country, we recognize the importance of finding the right international school in Beijing for your family.
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