China, Chongqing
Let the school know you're thinking of applying — they can share their prerequisites and help you through the process.
· Reviewed by Aziza Francienne · B2C Marketing Manager
The Chongqing Fudi Yew Wah International Education Kindergarten (YWIEK) is located at No. 2 Huxia Street, Yuanyang Town, Yubei District, Chongqing 401122, China. Opened in 2002, it is part of the Yew Chung Yew Wah Education Network, offering a bilingual early-years program for Chinese and expatriate children. The school emphasizes a multicultural learning community and a close parent–teacher partnership, with a 5:1 child-to-teacher ratio and more than 5,000 square metres of space. The program serves children aged 2 to 6 and uses the YWIEK Curriculum, which includes Toddler (2–3), Early Childhood (3–5) and Pre-Primary Preparation (5–6) curricula, plus unique programmes such as YWIEK English Programme and early literacy/mathematics support. Instruction is delivered in English and Chinese within a bilingual environment, fostering cross-cultural learning. The network emphasises child safety and a supportive, open dialogue with families within a multicultural community.
Chongqing Fudi Yew Wah International Education Kindergarten (YWIEK) has instruction in English, Mandarin, Spanish.
Located at No. 2 Huxia Street, Yuan Yang Town, Yubei District, Chongqing 401122, China. The campus sits in the Yuan Yang Town area of Yubei District. It occupies more than 5,000 square meters of space for indoor and outdoor learning.
The school serves children aged 2 to 6. The curriculum includes Toddler Curriculum (ages 2–3), Early Childhood Curriculum (ages 3–5), and Pre-Primary Preparation Curriculum (ages 5–6).
The kindergarten serves both local Chinese and expatriate families and operates as a day kindergarten in a bilingual learning environment.
SEN provisions are not publicly listed. The school emphasizes child protection and safety policies as part of its safeguarding framework. Families with learning needs should contact the admissions team for guidance.
No formal country affiliation is listed; the school is part of the Yew Chung Yew Wah (YCYW) international education network.
No religious affiliation is indicated. The school frames its values around science, culture, and charity rather than a specific religion.
Daily life routines vary by class. For K2 and K3, the day begins around 8:30 a.m. with outdoor time at 9:00 a.m., followed by play and exploration at 10:00 a.m., Morning Talk/Language Talk at 11:15 a.m., and lunch at 11:30 a.m. K4 starts around 8:20 a.m. with a similar pattern, and K5 begins around 8:10 a.m. with a slightly extended morning schedule and lunch around 11:35 a.m.
Bus service information is not publicly published. Interested families should inquire with admissions for transport options.
Chongqing Fudi Yew Wah International Education Kindergarten (YWIEK) teaches Japanese Curriculum, German Curriculum, Korean Curriculum, French Curriculum, Dutch Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge A Levels, Canadian Curriculum, American Curriculum, Australian Curriculum, IB (DP), IB (MYP), IB (PYP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme), IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum), Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Reggio Emilia Approach, Montessori Curriculum, SEN focussed, Singapore Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum, Waldorf Steiner Curriculum, British Curriculum, American Curriculum, Chinese National Curriculum, Korean Curriculum, French Curriculum, German Curriculum, Indian Curriculum, Dutch Curriculum, Islamic Curriculum, Japanese Curriculum, Malaysian Curriculum, Malaysian Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge (Primary), British Curriculum, British Curriculum, Canadian Curriculum, Canadian Curriculum, IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge IGCSE, British Curriculum, IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum), Montessori Curriculum, Singapore Curriculum, Waldorf Steiner Curriculum for students aged 2 to 6.
The Chongqing Fudi Yew Wah International Education Kindergarten follows the YWIEK Curriculum developed by Yew Wah Early Childhood Education Research and Development Centre for children aged six or below, with three stages: Toddler Curriculum (2–3), Early Childhood Curriculum (3–5), and Pre-Primary Preparation Curriculum (5–6). It uses an emergent curriculum and learning-through-play approach in a bilingual English–Chinese environment, guided by an observation-reflection-response cycle. The program emphasizes whole-child development—health, social skills, language, science, and arts—and aims to cultivate confident, imaginative, and caring learners. Unique programmes include the YW Adaption Programme for New Students, YW Early Literacy Education Programme, Early Mathematics Education Programme, English Programme, Early Music and Movement Programme, and Early Physical Development Programme. Daily life routines for K2–K5 illustrate structured, age-appropriate activities, including outdoor play, morning language talks, and group activities, reflecting the emergent curriculum in practice.
Step 1 — Complete the Online Application. Parents submit the Online Enquiry form to arrange a visit to YWIEK Chongqing Fudi. The Admissions Office will review the completed application package and then notify the family about the placement assessment and interview. This initial step sets the timeline for the next stage of the process.
Step 2 — Placement Assessment & Interviews. All children must be interviewed together with their parents, which allows the kindergarten to understand and meet the child's needs. During this step, the Admissions Office processes the application package and informs the family about the scheduled placement assessment and interview.
Step 3 — Application Review and Decision Notification. After the interview, the family receives a placement offer letter from the school if the candidacy is successful. The school may also issue subsequent communications related to the next steps in enrollment.
Scholarships: The Yew Chung Yew Wah Education Network offers network-wide scholarships with several categories (for example, Madam Tsang Chor-hang Memorial Scholarship, YCYW Subject & Talent Award, and IGCSE/IB/A Level Award). These scholarships generally provide tuition fee waivers ranging from about 15% to 100% and are open to eligible students in certain grade levels, typically starting from upper primary through secondary (grades 7–13) with specific eligibility requirements and documentation. The exact applicability of these scholarships to YWIEK Chongqing Fudi Kindergarten is not published on its campus pages; the network's scholarship program information is available across the network, and individual campus eligibility can vary.
No waitlist or pool system information is published for Chongqing Fudi Yew Wah International Education Kindergarten.
Ask me anything about Chongqing Fudi Yew Wah International Education Kindergarten (YWIEK)
I can recommend schools, build your shortlist with you, compare fees, explain curriculums and find open days — or just tell me your situation and we'll start from there.