News

13th March 24

We are delighted to share the exciting news that Helene, a Year 4 student at Kensington Wade School, has secured first place in the ISA STEAM Competition 2024. The nationwide competition challenges students to explore innovative solutions to modern-day problems, fostering skills in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM), as well as teamwork, communication,…

11th March 24

Bilingual, bicultural, biliterate – and unique. A confident establishment brimming with exciting prospects. ‘I want to extend the school to years 7 and 8 because I love it so much,’ said one pupil. Who knows, maybe they will one day. This school is a beacon for the future – The Good Schools Guide Read the…

4th March 24

We are thrilled to announce that Kensington Wade School has joined the Beat The Street challenge, a council initiative promoting physical activity and community engagement throughout Hammersmith & Fulham. Our participation in this endeavour was recently featured in a South London news article. Beat The Street encourages participants to walk, cycle, or wheel through the…

28th February 24

Last week’s Education Matters event was a resounding success, showcasing an evening filled with educational insights and expertise. We were honoured to host a distinguished panel of educational leaders, including our own Headmaster, Head of Chinese, and Chair of Governors, alongside esteemed guests from across the UK. The discussions were engaging and enlightening, covering topics…

21st February 24

 IAPS School in the Spotlight – Kensington Wade: Today’s School in the Spotlight is Kensington Wade in West London. Kensington Wade is a fully immersive bilingual school, teaching the National Curriculum in which half of the pupils’ lessons are taught in Chinese and the other in English – some classes are taught in Spanish as…

20th February 24

Article from ‘Hammersmith Today‘: Hundreds of families celebrated Chinese New Year this week at a school on the Fulham Palace Road. Kensington Wade, which is opposite Charing Cross Hospital, is Western Europe’s only Mandarin-English school where all subjects are taught in both languages. This was the nursery and prep school’s biggest celebration yet for the…

13th February 24

  Join us for a lively discussion and Q+A with some of the UK’s leading educationalists. Panelists will explore themes around the creation and delivery of excellence and innovation in education, led by audience questions. Our panel: Roberto Filippi Professor of Psychology at IOE Oliver Snowball Headteacher of St Paul’s Juniors Huw May Headmaster of…

2nd February 24

Chinese paper cuttings ( 剪纸 ) are used to decorate windows during Chinese New Year. Download the PDF below for a fun craft activity to try at home. The guide is suitable for EYFS. Download here Elevate your Chinese New Year festive decorations by creating beautiful paper cutouts with your children for your windows that…

1st February 24

Elise was selected from 70+ video entries to compete in the finals of the ISA Young Musicians Competition Junior Category (KS1 and 2) against fifteen talented young musicians from other independent schools. Elise travelled to Oxford for the finals, which were held at the Jacqueline du Pré hall at St Hilda’s college in Oxford. She…

22nd January 24

Family members and leaders of the charitable foundation of the venerated pop icon Teresa Teng 鄧麗君 today visited Kensington Wade. As one of the most successful and influential Asian pop singers in history, Teresa Teng is often referred to as the “Eternal Queen of Asian Pop.” The visit from the Teresa Teng Foundation to Kensington…