Our High School is home to approximately 370 active, enthusiastic young people, who value learning both within the classroom and outside it. We are proud of our academic achievements, as well as our strong programs in the Fine Arts, service learning, China Studies, athletics and our extracurricular programs. In all we do, we are guided by our mission to Connect, Inspire, Challenge and Make a Difference. A student of mine once described High School as a time when, if you are open to new opportunities, you will find your passion. At WAB, you’ll explore academics, the arts, athletics, service, global citizenship and a wide scope of special activities and events. We hope that while you are with us, you will use this opportunity to find out who you are and to discover your passions.

As an International Baccalaureate World School, WAB is authorized to offer the IB Primary Years Programme, IB Middle Years Programme, and the IB Diploma Programme. In Grades 9 and 10, a focus on the IB Learner Profile and the Approaches to Learning serves as a way for students to bring together the learning they do within each of their subject areas, while also recognizing our diverse and shared humanity and the responsibilities we hold in the guardianship of our planet. Through the MYP, as well as our Diploma Programme, we hope that students see their learning as relevant and meaningful in a larger diverse world.

Students in the High School balance the academic demands of a college preparatory program with pursuits outside of the classroom. At the Grade 9 and 10 levels, students cover a wide range of courses and develop a firm grounding in their academic knowledge. All students in Grades 9 and 10 follow the Middle Years Programme. In Grades 11 and 12, students can choose a holistic or focused program to speak to their interests and passions, as well as to ensure they have access to post-secondary institutions around the world. There are numerous pathways available to students in order to graduate from WAB. The first major pathway is for students to earn a WAB HS College Prep Diploma, requiring a minimum of 24 credits. When appropriate, students can instead opt for the WAB HS General Studies Diploma, requiring 14 or more credits. Within these two programs of study, various options are available, including: IB Diploma Programme, Individualized Curricular Program, WAB HS Courses and WAB’s Capstone Program. Overall, WAB’s High School provides students with challenging, engaging and individualized options. Whatever their program of studies, our hope for our students is that they learn and grow by recognizing their strengths and realizing their goals.   

The WAB High School building and all High School facilities were designed specifically to provide an environment where students assume increasing independence and responsibility.  Wireless internet access, comfortable and well-furnished student spaces, multiple dining options, and quiet study facilities allow students to work, study and socialize in a mature and supportive atmosphere. Outstanding, professional staff and excellent resources provide a world-class collaborative learning community for WAB students to focus on learning and deepen their understanding of themselves and their world, so they can achieve their potential.

The goal of the WAB High School program is to develop open-minded, independent, principled, well-balanced, knowledgeable and inquiring learners, who are willing to take risks, think critically and reflect on their actions and knowledge. It is our expectation that our students will use their critical minds and compassionate hearts as they develop into active citizens in their global community, with particular focus in our China context.  

From all of us at WAB: Welcome to our family.