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Welcome to Western Academy of Beijing's online resource center for educators around the world.
During the Spring Festival break at the end of January 2020, we received notice that school campuses across China would be closed. WAB re-opened on Monday, February 3rd in “online mode” and we have been fully functioning ever since.
WAB is committed to continually providing the highest-quality learning experiences possible for our students and families. As school closures spread across the globe, we are often contacted to share our experience. This site is to help support the growing global community of schools affected by school closure.
Resources
School Section Online Learning Resources
Media Coverage
![14 Coronavirus Crisis Communication Tips From Schools On The Front Lines]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1585366093/wabedu/eudpgkjsxybokugiduju/KimWendt-8097.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1585366093/wabedu/eudpgkjsxybokugiduju/KimWendt-8097.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1585366093/wabedu/eudpgkjsxybokugiduju/KimWendt-8097.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1585366093/wabedu/eudpgkjsxybokugiduju/KimWendt-8097.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1585366093/wabedu/eudpgkjsxybokugiduju/KimWendt-8097.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1585366093/wabedu/eudpgkjsxybokugiduju/KimWendt-8097.jpg","width":2000}])
WAB Stories
![Online Gallery: Explore WAB's DP Visual Arts Exhibition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1591918333/wabedu/dsfylybtyxc9jacurdzx/IBDPVAWW.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1591918333/wabedu/dsfylybtyxc9jacurdzx/IBDPVAWW.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1591918333/wabedu/dsfylybtyxc9jacurdzx/IBDPVAWW.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1591918333/wabedu/dsfylybtyxc9jacurdzx/IBDPVAWW.png","width":1000}])
Graduating student-artists took their art exhibit online for the first time in WAB's history.
![Excitement and Fun as Students Return to Campus]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1591896012/wabedu/czgbyrzonhvsop5gg421/IMG_7516.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1591896012/wabedu/czgbyrzonhvsop5gg421/IMG_7516.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1591896012/wabedu/czgbyrzonhvsop5gg421/IMG_7516.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1591896012/wabedu/czgbyrzonhvsop5gg421/IMG_7516.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1591896012/wabedu/czgbyrzonhvsop5gg421/IMG_7516.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1591896012/wabedu/czgbyrzonhvsop5gg421/IMG_7516.jpg","width":2200}])
Watch a video of highlights as our students reunite at WAB for the end of the school year.
![Video: WAB Parents Celebrate Staff Appreciation Day]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1591886403/wabedu/cqqjjqkugsq3alqtmqlf/ScreenShot2020-06-11at194342.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1591886403/wabedu/cqqjjqkugsq3alqtmqlf/ScreenShot2020-06-11at194342.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1591886403/wabedu/cqqjjqkugsq3alqtmqlf/ScreenShot2020-06-11at194342.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1591886403/wabedu/cqqjjqkugsq3alqtmqlf/ScreenShot2020-06-11at194342.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1591886403/wabedu/cqqjjqkugsq3alqtmqlf/ScreenShot2020-06-11at194342.png","width":1290}])
WAB Parent Link sends a video of gratitude to our staff and faculty.
![WAB Set for Safe Return of Elementary Learning Communities]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1591320902/wabedu/tqqwgajsnjc7kik4vjec/ESWelcomeThumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1591320902/wabedu/tqqwgajsnjc7kik4vjec/ESWelcomeThumb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1591320902/wabedu/tqqwgajsnjc7kik4vjec/ESWelcomeThumb.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1591320902/wabedu/tqqwgajsnjc7kik4vjec/ESWelcomeThumb.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1591320902/wabedu/tqqwgajsnjc7kik4vjec/ESWelcomeThumb.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1591320902/wabedu/tqqwgajsnjc7kik4vjec/ESWelcomeThumb.jpg","width":2200}])
Campus has been deep cleaned, and we have implemented several measures to ensure a safe return to school.
![WAB Celebrates Class of 2020 Graduation Around the World]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1591133193/wabedu/u0kkriwnzv6wxziocbrj/ScreenShot2020-05-30at201113.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1591133193/wabedu/u0kkriwnzv6wxziocbrj/ScreenShot2020-05-30at201113.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1591133193/wabedu/u0kkriwnzv6wxziocbrj/ScreenShot2020-05-30at201113.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1591133193/wabedu/u0kkriwnzv6wxziocbrj/ScreenShot2020-05-30at201113.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1591133193/wabedu/u0kkriwnzv6wxziocbrj/ScreenShot2020-05-30at201113.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1591133193/wabedu/u0kkriwnzv6wxziocbrj/ScreenShot2020-05-30at201113.png","width":2200}])
The virtual ceremony made for some truly special moments for the WAB community.
![Join the #WABGraduation Celebrations Worldwide]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1590708213/wabedu/ownh42fecv39gt2tcatg/WAB_BJKids_202006.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1590708213/wabedu/ownh42fecv39gt2tcatg/WAB_BJKids_202006.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1590708213/wabedu/ownh42fecv39gt2tcatg/WAB_BJKids_202006.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1590708213/wabedu/ownh42fecv39gt2tcatg/WAB_BJKids_202006.jpg","width":1000}])
Virtual celebrations are underway, so make sure to stop in and congratulate the WAB grads!