The WAB Difference
The WAB Experience
Learning
365体育网址Our students are at the heart of all teaching and learning at the 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 the 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
365体育网址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
Welcome to WAB! You will find our school is specialbecause we’re encouraged to take part in differentactivities, from science to sports, language andreading, music and more. In one day, I can learnhow the economy works, and also explore theaterto discover myself as an artist. WAB gives youopportunities to explore what you’re really passionateabout.
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
365体育网址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
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