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The WAB Podcast

Join members of the Western Academy of Beijing community for conversations about innovative learning, activities, and community initiatives.

Jan 27, 2022

Since becoming an Olympic Model School in 2008 ahead of the Summer Games in Beijing, WAB's Elementary School has kept up the inspiring tradition of connecting the members of our diverse student body through sports.

Our Olympic Dream Series is a lunchtime extracurricular program that invites students to try new...


Jan 20, 2022

At WAB, Middle and High School students follow a nine-day rotation. The first eight are regular curricular classes, but on the ninth day, students have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of workshops or lead their own.

On today's episode, we're joined by two students and our Middle School Vice Principal who...


Jan 20, 2022

The term "learning community" can be understood differently in different contexts.

In Grade 3 at WAB, faculty have shifted away from the traditional structure of one teacher in one homeroom with one group of students. 

"This means all home-base teachers, all Learning Support, and all EAL teachers have a vested interest...


Jan 6, 2022

Precious Plastics is a new student group at WAB, joining a worldwide movement to upcycle plastic waste into new, usable products while also campaigning for the reduction of single-use plastics.

On today’s episode of The WAB Podcast, students Claire and Patrick discuss their inspiration for taking part in...