Who We Are
The Western Academy of Beijing (WAB) is a leading non-profit, independent IB World School. Our vibrant community embraces inclusive and innovative learning, supported by cutting-edge resources, all within a warm and diverse environment that fosters personal growth and excellence.
Our Philosophy:
- WAB educates the whole child.
- WAB champions its staff.
- WAB involves the parents.
Our Core Values
Our Mission:
Connect, Inspire, Challenge: Make a Difference
At WAB, our mission statement is the cornerstone by which we interact as a community and design strategic plans for the future.
Our Curriculum
WAB is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, offering the Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes. All graduates also earn the WAB High School Diploma.
Challenging, Innovative, and Joyful Learning
Founded in 1994, WAB prides itself on innovative and highly qualified teachers, world-class facilities, diverse community, warm and supportive environment and service-oriented culture. Students from over 50 countries are the focus of WAB’s learner-centered atmosphere and are encouraged to take their place as responsible citizens of the world.
1,320
Total students from 58 different countries
1:8
Teacher to student ratio
14
Average number of Early Year students per class
22
Average number of students per class in Grades 1 - 12
WAB at a Glance
Our School Campus
School Hours
8:30am-3:20pm | Monday-Friday
School Campus
WAB has a beautiful 99,000m2 campus.
Our facilities include:
- Purpose built learning spaces
- State-of-the-art indoor air filtration system
- 3 well-resourced libraries
- 3 theaters
- An indoor swimming pool
- 3 full-size gyms
- Tiger L'Air sports dome
- FIFA-approved full-length football field with a track
- Climbing wall
- Innovative technology studios
- A fully-equipped workout room
- Dance studios
Leadership
The Western Academy of Beijing is led by a dedicated team of experienced, child-centered educators.
Our Campus
Designed to enhance student learning, WAB has a dynamic, purpose-built campus.
Governance
The Western Academy of Beijing is an independent non-profit international school, governed by an all-volunteer Board of Trustees.
Safeguarding at WAB
WAB is committed to providing a safe environment where all students are protected from harm.
Our History
Western Academy of Beijing was founded in 1994 by parents and teachers.
Admissions
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Accreditations, Authorizations, & Memberships
