Yew Wah International Education School of Beijing

YWIES Beijing (Yizhuang) is on the B&P International Education Park in the Yizhuang Economic & Technological Development Area (BDA); the school lists its address as Liangshuihe Erjie, BDA, Beijing 100176. It serves families in Yizhuang, greater Beijing and neighbouring cities — contact Admissions for exact directions and public-transport options.

The school offers a through‑train international programme: Early Childhood (bilingual provision for children aged about 2–6), Primary and Secondary, including university‑preparatory pathways.

YWIES Beijing is an international, bilingual school serving Chinese and foreign students; the site describes bilingual co‑teaching and mixed Western/Chinese leadership. The admissions FAQ also indicates parents may be able to select a school boarding service during final enrolment (contact Admissions for which year groups, if any, are eligible).

The school publishes an English Language Enhancement (EAL) programme and describes a Chinese–Western co‑teaching approach intended to meet individual learners' needs. The website does not give detailed public information about formal special‑education (SEN) provision or specific therapies — Admissions can confirm available SEN services and assessments.

YWIES Beijing is part of the Yew Chung Yew Wah (YCYW) Education Network, a group of schools rooted in Hong Kong that operates campuses across mainland China and internationally.

The school materials and overview do not indicate any religious affiliation; YWIES presents a secular, bilingual international curriculum.

For Early Childhood the website gives a sample day (arrival c.08:00, breakfast c.08:30, learning periods and a morning snack around 10:00). The school calendar and weekly timetables for Primary and Secondary are published by the school — contact Admissions for daily start/end times and specific schedules.

The admissions FAQ notes a school bus service is offered and that families can select bus service when finalising enrolment; the site does not list specific operators, routes or pick‑up points online. For route maps, costs and daily arrangements contact Admissions directly.

YWIES Beijing runs a bilingual, co‑teaching Early Childhood programme for children aged 2–6 that uses an emergent, inquiry‑based approach in English and Chinese.
At Primary and lower‑secondary levels (Years/Grades 1–9) students follow the Yew Wah/Yew Chung bilingual curriculum, which integrates the Chinese national curriculum with international content across core subjects.
Upper secondary is organised for external qualifications: Years 10–11 follow IGCSE courses, and Years 12–13 prepare for the International Baccalaureate Diploma (with some YCYW campuses offering A‑Level or HKDSE options).
The curriculum's scope covers core subjects (English, Chinese, mathematics, sciences), arts and music (including violin/string orchestra options), PE, ICT/STEM and character development, alongside co‑curricular activities.
The school also operates university‑guidance and overseas preparatory initiatives (for example the Somerset Yew Wah classroom and a Careers & University Guidance Office) to support students' progression to universities abroad.

YWIES Beijing describes a whole‑child approach where teachers work to develop students' personal, social and emotional capabilities through classroom programmes and activities. The school's Early Childhood programme uses a co‑teaching model (Chinese and Western co‑teachers) and an “emergent” curriculum that explicitly names social and emotional development as learning goals. The middle‑school programme has published news noting the inclusion of Social Emotional Learning (SEL)–related course content and skills for conflict expression and problem‑solving. School communications also describe regular community activities (welcome ceremonies, ice‑breakers) intended to build belonging and peer relationships. These points are stated on the school site.

YWIES publishes an “English Language Enhancement” overview describing a bilingual learning environment and specific early‑years provision: a co‑teaching approach with Chinese and Western co‑teachers, an emergent programme that develops language alongside social and emotional skills, and partnership with parents to support language development. The page frames English support as integrated into classroom practice from early childhood rather than as a separate pull‑out EAL programme on the pages reviewed. The school provides downloadable brochures for early childhood that expand on the bilingual and co‑teaching arrangements.

The school frames mental wellbeing within its whole‑child approach: classroom programmes and the emergent curriculum aim to develop students' emotional resilience, self‑identity and social skills. News and community pages describe activities (ice‑breakers, welcome ceremonies, community projects) intended to foster belonging and peer support, and school statements say teachers collaborate to meet students' social and emotional needs. I did not find a separate published mental‑health policy or named counselling team on the public site for the Beijing campus. The available material therefore presents wellbeing as embedded in curriculum and community practice rather than via a clearly published specialist counselling service.

YWIES Beijing states on its website that it is a “Child‑Safe School” and provides a link to its Child Protection Policies and Procedures on the About page. The site therefore indicates that formal safeguarding policies exist and are signposted to parents and visitors.

1. Initial enquiry and school visit. On your first visit expect an introduction to the school's programmes, campus and bilingual approach — ask specifically for a meeting with the Co‑Principals if you want to discuss curriculum fit or boarding options. (Source: YWIES Beijing admissions page).

2. Submit application and required documents. Parents must complete the school's application form and submit documentary evidence, typically including the student's transcripts for the last two years and copies of student and parent/guardian ID documents; the admissions page lists these document requirements explicitly. If your child is transferring from another school, prepare translated/validated transcripts and any records of national testing so the school can place them accurately. Confirm whether the school asks for residency or visa documentation in your case before submission.

3. Student assessment: written tests and interviews. For higher entry grades the school notes there are written tests (commonly in English/literature and mathematics) plus interviews carried out in both English and Chinese; younger entry applicants may have age‑appropriate assessments and play‑based observations. Plan to bring your child to the scheduled test/interview session and ensure they have had a normal routine beforehand — arriving rested helps show true ability. If language is a concern, ask Admissions in advance about adjustments or language‑support testing.

4. Review, offer and fees notice. After assessments the Co‑Principals review documents and test/interview results; if successful the school issues an Offer of Placement and a separate notice of school fees payment. The fees notice will specify the tuition, any one‑time fees (application or placement deposits where applicable), and optional services such as school bus, boarding or insurance — fees vary by year level and are issued with the offer. Because fees change annually, confirm the exact amounts for the academic year you are applying for (the example published fees for 2025/2026 are shown on external fee listings).

5. Finalise enrolment: payment and selections. To secure the place families normally pay the tuition/placement deposit as instructed on the fees notice; at this stage you will also select optional services (school bus, boarding, school insurance) and complete any remaining administrative steps such as applying for a campus card. Keep receipts and confirm refund policy for any deposit (ask Admissions for the school's written policy) and whether sibling discounts or payment plans are available. If you need a specific start date (term/semester), confirm enrollment deadlines and visa or residency paperwork timelines well ahead of those dates.

6. Welcome and orientation. Once payment and admin are complete the school provides items and next steps: collecting uniforms and books, receiving a student ID/campus card, choosing academic subjects (for secondary students) and selecting co‑curricular activities; the school will also issue the weekly class schedule. Check whether the school runs a formal orientation programme for new families and whether there is an assigned staff contact for new students (Admissions can confirm orientation dates). Keep a copy of all forms submitted and a point of contact in Admissions for follow‑up.

YCYW (the Yew Chung Yew Wah Education Network) operates a networkwide scholarship programme and publishes details centrally; the network states that scholarships are awarded to current and prospective students for academic achievement, leadership and service and that awards can range from partial to full tuition waivers. The YCYW scholarship information explains that tuition waivers commonly range from 25% up to 100% and that some awards can run for two to three years depending on the specific scholarship category (for example the Yew Chung Yew Wah Academic Award). However, the network page also notes that scholarship types, award size and duration are adjusted according to each campus's circumstances and that families should consult the local campus Admissions Office for the exact scholarships available at YWIES Beijing and the application process. If you are interested in financial support, ask Admissions whether YWIES Beijing is taking scholarship applications for the year you plan to enrol, what evidence is required, whether current students may apply, and how awards are reviewed and renewed.

Public admissions information on the YWIES Beijing site does not describe a formal, published waitlist procedure; the school's official how‑to‑apply page describes the standard application, assessment and offer steps but does not state that offers will be managed via a named waiting list. If you are told a place is not available at the time of application, contact Admissions to ask whether they maintain an internal waitlist or a deferred‑offer pool and what, if any, actions parents should take to remain under consideration (for example confirming ongoing interest or submitting updated grades). Because practices differ between campuses and from year to year, the safest course is to request written clarification from the Admissions Office about waitlist policies and any timelines for notification. (No explicit waitlist text found on the school's admissions pages; contact Admissions for campus‑specific details).