The sweeping lines of the sail-like Chinese roofs and the colorful
buildings of Western Academy of Beijing's facility have become a
landmark in Beijing. The fusion design incorporates a unique balance
of modern and traditional Chinese architecture, reflecting the very
spirit of our unique school.
There is no doubt that WAB’s campus is not only functional
but also incorporates and reflects WAB’s ‘jing shen’
or special spirit of being welcoming, friendly, vibrant, creative
and incorporating our host country, China.
WAB is located on one campus with six buildings, four of which provide
a self-contained environment for each of the learner communities
- Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle and High School. The HUB Sports
Arts and Technology Center provides an excellent shared resource
for Middle and High School students and the Properties Department
which looks after WAB facilities and events is housed in a separate
building.
Facilities include:
Gymnasiums (3)
Swimming Pool
Adrenalin Fitness Center
Astroturf sports fields (2)
Athletics track
Tennis Courts (5)
Indoor and outdoor basketball courts
Vertex Climbing Wall
Theaters (3)
Libraries (3)
Computer Laboratories
Science Laboratories
Music, Dance and Drama studios
Specialist classrooms, such as languages, technology, learning
kitchens, arts and learning support eg ESOL and Gifted program
Dining courts and cafes
WAB is very well resourced and enjoys strong community support.
It provides a learner-centered education that is focused on inquiry-based
learning, strong China engagement, and has a commitment to community
and service.
These exceptional facilities have been enhanced with the completion
of the new High School Academic Center.
WAB has always had a strong focus on community and has long been
the home for community groups on weekends, after school and evenings.
Facilities such as the theater, gymnasium, pool, outdoor sports,
music and arts rooms are used extensively by a wide range of sporting
and cultural groups.
