Chaoyang Kaiwen Academy is a Chinese National Curriculum / Cambridge (Primary) / Cambridge (Secondary) / Cambridge IGCSE / IB Diploma / Cambridge A Levels / Advanced Placement (AP) / BTEC Qualification school in Beijing, China. Founded in 2017. Annual tuition ranges from $27,269 to $34,169 USD.
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Scholarships Available
The school has run the Yinghe Scholarship Program and a New Student Scholarship for applicants in Grade 9 and above. Awards are tiered: full tuition, 50% tuition, and 30% tuition. Some grant programmes have required income documentation. Criteria include character, academic performance and past achievements. Current details and application forms available from [email protected].
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About
Chaoyang Kaiwen Academy is a private K–12 bilingual school in Beijing's Chaoyang District, founded in 2017, offering a blended Chinese national curriculum and international pathways including IBDP, Cambridge A-Level, AP and IGCSE. The school is notable for its MATI innovation strand for primary pupils, a Berklee K-12 modern music partnership, and a senior secondary offering of five distinct pathways to cater to diverse university destinations. Optional on-campus boarding and an extensive school-bus network of around 30 routes serve families across Beijing.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
K–12 bilingual programme blending Chinese national curriculum with international pathways (IBDP, A-Level, AP). MATI (Mathematics, AI, Technology and Innovation) strand for primary years. Partnership with Berklee's K–12 modern music programme. IBDP authorised since February 2020. Multiple senior secondary pathways including a National pathway and Arts pathway. Extensive school-bus network covering around 30 routes across Beijing. Class size capped at 24 students.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Middle (G6-G8) | RMB 222,600 |
| Primary (G1-G5) | RMB 208,600 |
| High School (G9-G12) | RMB 247,600 |
| Kindergarten (Pre-K/K) | RMB 197,600 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: RMB 197,600 - 247,600. Application fee: $276.
Admissions Process
- 1Initial enquiry and grade availability check via phone or OpenApply online form. 2) Complete full online application via ckwa.openapply.cn with required documents. 3) Documentation and compliance steps for Chinese/foreign nationals including school registration. 4) Admissions assessment including academic evaluation and interviews. 5) Admissions committee reviews materials and notifies families of decision. 6) Acceptance, fee payment and enrolment formalities. 7) Practical arrival steps and onboarding including uniform, orientation and health paperwork. 8) If not admitted, enquire about re-application timing and future openings.
Admissions Details
No formal published waitlist process. Class size is capped at 24 students per class. Families are advised to contact the admissions office directly to check grade availability and whether an internal contact/availability list is maintained.
Boarding Life
Optional on-campus boarding for older primary and secondary students. Four-bed rooms at approximately RMB 40,000/year and two-bed rooms at approximately RMB 70,000/year. Dedicated dorm life staff manage student welfare and supervision in boarding.
Optional boarding available for older primary and secondary students. Room options include four-bed rooms (approx. RMB 40,000/year) and two-bed rooms (approx. RMB 70,000/year). Dedicated dorm life staff manage boarding students. Boarding fees are charged in addition to tuition.
School Day
Specific daily start/end times and break/lunchtimes are not published on the public website. The school publishes a school calendar and recommends confirming division-level daily schedules with admissions.
Student Life
Uniform sets are required; approximate one-time cost is RMB 3,000. Further details by stage are not publicly specified.
The school collaborates with a professional catering company to provide safe, fresh, nutritious meals for students. Annual meal plan cost is approximately RMB 10,000–16,000 depending on frequency and plan. Accommodations for allergies and dietary needs are noted.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
KaiWen runs occasional specialist parent workshops and collaborates with a Peking University psychology centre on puberty and adolescent wellbeing. Psychological/mental-health staff participate in student talks and emotion-management sessions. The school's mission highlights emotional development as part of whole-child education, though no standalone mental-health policy is publicly published.
The school describes practical safety and welfare measures including catered food services with allergy/dietary accommodations, school-bus routing with limits on travel time, and dedicated dorm life staff for boarding students. Parent committees participate in student welfare. No standalone child-protection policy document is publicly available; families are directed to contact the school offices for procedural details.
Student Demographics
School Background
Private school owned by Beijing Kaiwen ZhiXin Education Investment Co., Ltd.