Chaoyang Kaiwen Academy

Located in Beijing's Chaoyang District (address: 北京市朝阳区宝泉三街46号院, postcode 100018), the campus sits near the Fourth Embassy Area / Jinzhang corridor and is reachable from the East 3rd/4th Ring roads and nearby suburban districts. The school website notes the main campus and gives admissions contact details for relocation queries.

Chaoyang KaiWen Academy is a K–12 (pre‑school through Grade 12) bilingual school. High‑school pathways include international options (IBDP, A‑Level, AP) alongside a national (普高) pathway.

The school is a private, co‑educational K–12 international bilingual school. The campus offers boarding options for some year groups (third‑party and school listings indicate boarding is available for older primary and secondary students).

The school describes academic and personalised learning support and an emphasis on ‘学业支持'/individualised development in published materials, but it does not publish a detailed public SEN policy on its main pages; for specific additional‑needs provisions (assessments, individual education plans, staffing) contact the admissions office directly.

The school is a Chinese private school based in Beijing and does not operate as an overseas/state school tied to another country. It presents a bilingual, China‑rooted international programme.

No religious affiliation is indicated on the school's published materials or ‘About' pages.

Specific daily start/end times and break/lunchtimes are not listed on the public site; the school publishes a school calendar and recommends confirming division‑level daily schedules with admissions before relocating.

The school runs a dedicated school‑bus service covering large parts of northeast and east Beijing (sources and school materials list routes serving areas such as Tongzhou, Shunyi, Wangjing, Dongba, Changying, Sihui and parts of the East 3rd/4th Ring). Recent listings note around 30 bus routes; fees and exact pickup points vary by route and are managed by the school—confirm current routes and costs with admissions. }

Chaoyang KaiWen's primary programme grounds students in the Chinese national curriculum while integrating Cambridge-English elements and bilingual teaching, with regular specialist classes in arts, physical education and STEM.
Lower secondary (Grades 6–8) continues the national curriculum while referencing Cambridge (CAIE) standards; Grade 8 students sit Cambridge Checkpoint and prepare to enter IGCSE in Grade 9.
Grades 9–10 follow the Cambridge IGCSE programme, leading to internationally recognised IGCSE qualifications across languages, sciences, mathematics and humanities.
Senior high (Grades 11–12) offers multiple pathways: the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP), A‑Level and AP courses, plus a National Curriculum pathway and an Arts pathway, so students can choose routes aligned with different university systems or artistic specialisms.
The school was authorised for the IBDP in February 2020; IBDP students complete the programme core (TOK, Extended Essay and CAS) while selecting subjects from the six IB groups, and the site also documents its CAIE, A‑Level and AP examination arrangements.

Chaoyang KaiWen states that it aims to develop students' intellectual, emotional, physical and social health and promotes character development through its CKWA+ character framework. The school's “About Us” and Kaiwen concept pages describe an emphasis on habits and dispositions such as courage, kindness and adaptability as part of student formation. School news and event posts describe speaker series and student workshops (e.g., “飞扬吧青春”) that have included sessions on emotion management and involvement of psychological/mental‑health staff. These materials indicate SEL is integrated through curriculum, talks and character education, though the website does not publish a separate, detailed SEL programme document.

The school's admissions and enrolment information says KaiWen aims to assess and provide reasonable, individualized educational suggestions and support during the admissions and placement process. Beyond that statement the school website does not publish detailed information about specific special educational needs (SEN) provision, which types of SEN it can support, or a dedicated specialist‑SEN service. The school is not described on its website as a specialist SEN institution. The school does not publicly disclose further specific SEN policies or staff profiles on its website.

The school's curriculum pages list ESL (English as a Second Language) among its language and特色课程 offerings, indicating some English support is provided within its programmes. However, the website does not publish detailed information about an EAL/EAL‑specific team, entry assessments, placement levels, or dedicated EAL intervention programmes. Therefore, apart from listing ESL as a course, the school does not publicly disclose fuller EAL provision or staffing details.

KaiWen's news and events archive describes mental‑health related activity such as parent workshops and a collaboration with a Peking University psychology centre on puberty and adolescent wellbeing, showing the school runs occasional specialist talks and family workshops. Other event pages mention psychological/mental‑health staff involvement in student talks and emotion‑management sessions. The school's overall mission and about pages also highlight attention to students' emotional development as part of whole‑child education. The website does not publish a standalone, detailed mental‑health policy or a full staff list for counselling services.

The school website describes practical safety and welfare measures such as school‑catered food services (including accommodations for allergies/dietary needs), school‑bus routing and limits on travel time, and dedicated dorm life staff and student management for boarding students. The curriculum pages also reference home‑school collaboration and parent committees that participate in student welfare. The site does not publish a publicly accessible, standalone child‑protection or safeguarding policy document with named safeguarding officers or procedural details. For specifics about safeguarding procedures and designated officers, the school asks families to contact the school offices directly.

1. Parents should have the child's approximate birthdate, current school and grade, and preferred start term ready; the school asks families to fill the inquiry form so the admissions team can respond with up‑to‑date availability and next steps. This is the first practical step because some grades fill quicker (class size is capped) and the office will advise whether a campus visit, assessment, or transfer steps are needed.

2. Complete the online application — After initial contact, complete the full application in the OpenApply system (the school uses ckwa.openapply.cn) and upload the documents requested there. Parents should prepare clear, legible copies of documents (student identity/passport, recent school reports, and any certificates) and ensure names/dates match official IDs; the admissions office reviews applications using the information you supply. Fill the form carefully: the school states it evaluates the application and family information to provide tailored advice and to schedule the next-stage assessments or interviews.

3. Documentation and compliance for Chinese/foreign nationals — If the student is a Chinese national entering an obligatory education stage, parents must cooperate with the school to complete any required new‑school or transfer (学籍) registration per Chaoyang District regulations; international/overseas applicants should consult the admissions office about required notarizations or translated documents. Parents should be ready to produce residency, previous school transcripts, and any legal documents the admissions staff requests; failure to provide required local registration paperwork can delay enrolment in compulsory grades. The school's admissions policy highlights that both Chinese and non‑Chinese applicants may apply but the registration process differs depending on nationality and grade level.

4. Assessment steps — The school conducts an admissions assessment that typically includes academic evaluation and interviews; for some applicants the school also arranges family interviews. Parents should expect the admissions team and committee to review submitted materials and to invite the student (and sometimes guardians) for an interview or assessment activity; overseas applicants are advised to contact the admissions office to arrange an appropriate experience. Be prepared to provide samples of recent schoolwork and for the child to take short assessments in Chinese and/or English depending on the grade and programme.

5. Decision and offer — After the admissions committee reviews materials and assessment/interview outcomes, the school will notify families of the decision; offers are granted to candidates selected from the applicant pool. Parents should note the school states applicants cannot change or resubmit their application materials after results are announced, so ensure the original submission is complete and accurate before finalizing. If offered a place, follow the admissions office's instructions promptly to accept the place and to complete any enrollment paperwork.

6. Acceptance, fee payment and enrolment formalities — Once you accept an offer, the admissions office will outline required fees, payment deadlines, and any one‑time enrollment items to complete registration; the school advises families to complete these steps before the stated enrollment deadline for the spring or autumn intake. Parents should clarify with admissions whether published fees are for day students only and whether boarding (if applicable) incurs additional charges; confirm invoicing method and deadlines directly with the admissions team. Keep copies of payment receipts and enrollment confirmations and ask for an e‑invoice or written confirmation of completed registration.

7. Practical arrival steps and onboarding — After formal enrolment, follow the school's instructions about uniform, start‑of‑term schedules, health/immunization paperwork, and orientation sessions; the admissions team will provide specific on‑campus onboarding details. If your child is transferring mid‑semester, notify admissions early because seat availability must be confirmed and local registration steps may differ. For overseas families, ask the admissions office about recommended arrival times and any local requirements for settling into Beijing (visa, residence registration, etc.).

8. If not admitted or deferred — If the school does not offer a place for the requested intake, ask the admissions office about re‑application timing, whether the school can hold application materials for the next intake, and any advice from the admissions committee on strengthening future applications. The school states it welcomes new applications for subsequent academic years; keep contact details current so the admissions office can inform you of openings or future open days. Parents should also ask whether the school maintains an internal contact list for future vacancies (see waitlist notes below).

Chaoyang Kaiwen Academy publishes scholarship and grant programmes targeted primarily at older entrants and enrolled students; the school has previously run the “Yinghe Scholarship Program” and a New Student Scholarship for applicants in Grade 9 and above. Scholarship awards have been described as tiered (for example: full tuition, 50% tuition, 30% tuition) depending on the class of scholarship or grant; some grant programmes (historically) required families to submit income documentation in addition to regular application materials. The admissions policy also notes a New Student Scholarship for Grade 9+ based on character, academic performance and past achievements and advises families to contact the admissions office to enquire about the current scholarship rules, application forms and timing. Because scholarship programmes, eligibility criteria and availability change from year to year, contact admissions (admissions@cy.kaiwenacademy.cn) for the latest details and to request the current scholarship application form and deadlines.

Public admissions materials for Chaoyang Kaiwen Academy do not describe a formal, published waitlist process; the school instead asks families to contact the admissions office to check grade availability and transfer‑in possibilities. Because class size is capped (24 students per class), if a grade is full the admissions office is the appropriate contact to ask whether they maintain an internal contact/availability list or can advise transfer‑in timing. Parents who want to remain under consideration should keep their application active and maintain up‑to‑date contact details with admissions; when a seat becomes available the school typically handles next steps directly through the admissions office. For a definitive answer about any active waitlist or how priority is determined, contact admissions by phone or email so they can explain current practice for the specific grade and term.