Dingwen Academy Hangzhou
- A Level
- AP
- IB Diploma
- IB PYP
- +2
About
Bilingual international school in Qiantang District, Hangzhou, with kindergarten, primary, middle and senior high divisions. Combines the Chinese national curriculum with IB and other international programmes.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
A Level · AP · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 3–18
Language
Chinese, English
Type
Bilingual school
- Founded
- 2024
- Entry process
- Entrance assessment
- Boarding
- Yes
- Accreditations
- COGNIA, IB
Curriculum and academics
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Curricula, explained
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
A Level
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18
The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.
AP
High school, by subject · Ages 15–18
College Board's university-level courses that high-school students choose subject by subject, with exams scored 1–5 each May.
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
EYFS
Early years · Ages 2–5
The early-years stage of British schools: play-based learning of language, social skills and early reading and number.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Languages
- Outdoor education
- Performing arts
- Sport
- STEM
- Visual arts
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Library
- Theatre
- Sports field
- Boarding
- Sports field
Sports
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Squash
- Fencing
- Golf
- Equestrian
- Water sports
- Canoeing
- Kayak polo
Arts
- Drama
- Music
- Dance
- Fine art
- Calligraphy
After-school activities
- 社团
- SCA超级拓展课程
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Country affiliation
Presents itself as rooted in China, following Chinese national curriculum standards while preparing students for global competence.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
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Curriculum
Kindergarten uses IB PYP and UK EYFS; primary and middle school follow the Chinese national curriculum with MYP elements; senior high offers AP, A-level, IB DP and IGCSE.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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