Western Academy of Beijing
北京京西学校
Founded in 1994, Western Academy of Beijing (WAB) is one of the earliest international schools in Beijing and one of the few international schools in China offering full IB curricula across all grade levels. The school is fully accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). WAB is committed to building an inclusive, diverse and innovative learning community, and cultivating students' global perspective and cross-cultural understanding. Its campus is located in Laiguangying, Chaoyang District, equipped with advanced technology classrooms, libraries, performing arts centers and sports facilities. WAB places special emphasis on technology education and innovation, and its "Tiger Lab" innovation laboratory provides students with spaces for 3D printing, robotics programming and multimedia creation.
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Programs
Admission
Application materials & requirements
- Foreign passport or identity of Hong Kong, Macau or Taiwan residents
- English proficiency assessment
- Academic performance assessment
- Student and parent interview
WAB gives priority to students whose English proficiency is sufficient to adapt to the all-English teaching environment. The school does not set strict language thresholds, but has higher English requirements for senior grade applicants.
Graduation Results
The average IB score consistently stays above the global average at around 35 points. Over 80% of graduates are admitted to the world's Top 100 universities, including Ivy League schools, Russell Group universities in the UK, and world-renowned art institutions.
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