Beijing Etown Academy International Department

Mission & Vision

To cultivate globally competent innovators with Chinese roots, fostering critical thinking, cross-cultural understanding, and a commitment to societal responsibility.

Educational Philosophy

• Student-centered, inquiry-driven education
• Emphasis on personalized learning, interdisciplinary integration, and real-world problem-solving

Core Values

• Innovation
• Intellectual curiosity
• Resilience
• Ethical leadership

History

• Established in 2016 through public-private partnership
• Evolved from a comprehensive reform pilot to a leader in international education

1. International curriculum system integrating AP courses and Chinese core subjects, offering flexible subject choices and university credit transfers .
2. Strong faculty team with bilingual teachers from top universities and international teaching certifications, emphasizing student-centered pedagogy .
3. Small-class teaching (max 24 students) and subject-specific classrooms fostering personalized learning .
4. Diverse extracurricular programs including robotics, music drama, and international competitions to develop critical thinking and leadership .
5. State-of-the-art facilities like smart classrooms, libraries, gyms, and dormitories with 24/7 care .
6. Comprehensive university guidance providing SAT/TOEFL training and direct admissions support from global institutions .

1. Admissions Highlights (2023): • First-ever acceptance to University of Virginia (UVA) and Wake Forest University in the Early Decision (ED1) round . • Historic achievement: Conditional offer from the Oxford (first in school history) . • Top-tier art school admissions: New York Academy of Art, Parsons School of Design, Chicago Academy of Art, and California Institute of the Arts .

2. SAT/ACT Scores (2023): • Average SAT1450–1500** (out of 1600). • Average ACT: 32–34 (out of 36). • Top 10% of students scored 1550+ SAT or 34+ ACT .

3. AP Exam Performance (2023): • 100% pass rate on AP exams (score ≥3). • 40% of students scored 4–5 in AP Calculus BC, Physics C, and Computer Science A .

4. Global University Rankings (2023): • Top 30 U.S. universities: 2 students (e.g., NYU, Boston University). • Top 10 U.K. universities: 8 students (e.g., UCL, Imperial College London). • Top 5 Canadian universities: 12 students (e.g., University of Toronto, McGill University) .

5. Scholarships (2023): • Total scholarships: $250,000+ (e.g., National Merit Scholarships, university-specific awards).