Haidian Kaiwen Academy
- American
- AP
- IGCSE
- A Level
- +1
Per yearabout USD 27K–40.5K
CNY 180K–270K · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-01)
About
Private international school in Beijing with nearly 1,200 students and 250 teachers across K–12. Licensed by the local Educational Committee and accredited by WASC and Cognia. Uses a bilingual curriculum with US Common Core, AP, IGCSE and A-Level courses.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
American · AP · IGCSE
Ages
Ages 6–18
Students
1,200
Language
English, Chinese
Type
International school
Fee level
- Accreditations
- WASC, COGNIA
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| KG (K) | CNY 180,000≈ USD 27K |
| 小学部 国际班 (Primary G1-G5) | CNY 230,000≈ USD 34.5K |
| G1-G3 景润数学特色班-国内班 | CNY 198,000≈ USD 29.7K |
| 初中部 (Middle school) | CNY 250,000≈ USD 37.5K |
| 高中部 (High school) | CNY 270,000≈ USD 40.5K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| KG (K) | CNY 180,000 (about USD 27K) |
| 小学部 国际班 (Primary G1-G5) | CNY 230,000 (about USD 34.5K) |
| G1-G3 景润数学特色班-国内班 | CNY 198,000 (about USD 29.7K) |
| 初中部 (Middle school) | CNY 250,000 (about USD 37.5K) |
| 高中部 (High school) | CNY 270,000 (about USD 40.5K) |
Source: school website (hdkwa.com) · checked 2026-11-01 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Haidian Kaiwen Academy (this school) | CNY 180,000 (about USD 27K) | CNY 270,000 (about USD 40.5K) |
| International School of Beijing | CNY 155,800 (about USD 23.4K) | CNY 361,800 (about USD 54.2K) |
| Dulwich College Beijing | CNY 251,000 (about USD 37.6K) | CNY 385,000 (about USD 57.7K) |
| Beijing International Bilingual Academy | CNY 260,000 (about USD 39K) | CNY 292,000 (about USD 43.8K) |
| Yew Chung International School of Beijing | CNY 229,000 (about USD 34.3K) | CNY 346,000 (about USD 51.9K) |
| Canadian International School of Beijing | CNY 135,500 (about USD 20.3K) | CNY 336,800 (about USD 50.5K) |
Source: school website (hdkwa.com) · checked 2026-11-01 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-11-01)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedAmerican curriculum · AP · IGCSE · A Level
American curriculum
Kindergarten to Grade 12 · Ages 5–18
Grade-by-grade like US schools; students graduate by earning course credits, often with AP courses in high school.
AP
High school, by subject · Ages 15–18
College Board's university-level courses that high-school students choose subject by subject, with exams scored 1–5 each May.
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
A Level
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18
The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- STEM
- Languages
- Teachers
- 250
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Pull-out lessons
- Mother-tongue programmes
- Chinese
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Sports field
- Library
Sports
- Baseball
- Track
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Football
Arts
- Art
- Music
- Dance
After-school activities
- STEAM
- Financial literacy
- Traditional culture
- Design
- Sports
- Dance
- Academics
- Speech and debate
- Art
- Puzzles
- Music
- Language
- Robotics
- Model United Nations
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The essentials
Additional learning support
Offers an ESL programme: grades 1–4 use pull-out small classes, grade 5 uses mixed small classes with regular assessment.
- ESL
- Pull-out model
- Mixed class
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Country affiliation
Combines Chinese and Western curricula; follows the national curriculum at compulsory stages and draws on US and UK approaches.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Food options
The on-site canteen prioritises food safety and balanced nutrition, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, with seasonal food festivals.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Governance and ownership
A private international school licensed by the local Educational Committee, led by a headmaster and vice principals.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Primary uses a bilingual integrated curriculum; middle school follows Common Core; high school offers AP, IGCSE and A-Level with a credit system.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Sports facilities
Sports facilities include a baseball field, track, basketball and tennis courts, football field and natatorium.
- Baseball field
- Track
- Basketball court
- Tennis court
- Football field
- Natatorium
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Academic spaces include a reading area, learning area and primary and kindergarten activity areas.
- Reading area
- Learning area
- Primary activity area
- KG activity area
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
Runs academic competition teams and after-school programmes in mathematics, science, robotics, informatics and more.
- Mathematics competitions
- Robotics teams
- Informatics
- Model United Nations
- Speech club
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Offers performance activities such as English and Chinese plays and music ensembles.
- Plays
- Music ensembles
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Cultural and language
Runs traditional Chinese culture events, poetry recitation and speech competitions.
- Traditional culture
- Poetry recitation
- Chinese New Year temple fair
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Most courses are taught in English, with Chinese Language Arts and Chinese Social Studies in Chinese; French and Spanish are available.
- English
- Chinese
- French
- Spanish
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bilingual teaching
Primary curriculum is a bilingual system combining Chinese and Western approaches, with hands-on activities and extension practice.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Awards
The robotics team advanced to the FTC China finals and placed second in the Sustain Award (2025–26 season).
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Accreditations
Accredited by WASC and Cognia.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Encourages families to explore the curriculum and choose a fit; the site lists appointment, application and Q&A steps.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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