Yew Wah International Education School Yantai
- Chinese
- IGCSE
- A Level
About
International school in Yantai, Shandong, for local and expatriate students aged 2 to 18 (K2 to Grade 13). Established in 2000, on a campus in the Yantai Economic and Technological Development Area, offering early childhood to upper secondary education.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
- Run directly by YCYW Education Network (Yew Chung / Yew Wah). See all 19 schools of YCYW Education Network (Yew Chung / Yew Wah)
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Curriculum
Chinese · IGCSE · A Level
Ages
Ages 2–18
Language
English, Chinese
Type
International school
- Founded
- 2000
- Ownership
- Foundation
- Boarding
- Yes
Admissions
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- Entry process
- Interview
- Scholarships
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
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Curricula, explainedIGCSE · A Level
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
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More details
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The essentials
School day structure
The primary day starts with form tutor time at 8:15am, with Period 1 at 8:30am and a morning break around 9:55am.
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Diving deeper
Governance and ownership
The school uses a co-leadership model with Western and Chinese co-principals under a regional executive principal.
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Academics
Curriculum
Primary follows the Chinese national curriculum, adds project-based learning and unique subjects such as Chinese Studies and Character Development.
- Chinese Studies
- Theme
- Performing Arts
- Violin
- Character Development
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Exam results
The school cites strong IGCSE and A Level results and recent acceptances to universities in several countries.
- University of St Andrews
- University of Edinburgh
- University of Cambridge
- University College London
- Stanford University
- New York University
- National University of Singapore
- The University of Hong Kong
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Wellbeing
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
The school emphasises character values such as integrity, honesty, respect, care for others and teamwork.
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Safeguarding
The school states it is a Child-Safe School and publishes child protection policies and procedures.
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Parent experience
History
Founded in 2000, the school builds on the Yew Chung and Yew Wah tradition of international education.
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Community
Part of the YCYW school network across several regions, with cross-school events, internal transfers and online IB and A Level classes.
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Languages
Language provision
English and Chinese are taught as regular subjects, with Chinese Studies offered as a unique subject.
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Bilingual teaching
The school describes a bilingual learning environment where Western and Chinese teachers work together.
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Admissions
Admissions
The school has a non-discriminatory policy, accepts applications year-round and interviews applicants to assess academic level and language skills.
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Location
Source: Read from the school's website
9 Tianshan Road, Yantai Economic and Technological Development Zone, Shandong, 264006, China
Approximate location. Please use the address above for the exact spot.
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CNY 99K–210K (about USD 14.8K–31.5K)
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