Hangzhou International School
杭州国际学校
- IB Diploma
- IB MYP
- IB PYP
Per yearabout USD 35.2K–43.1K
CNY 235K–288K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
About
Non-profit international IB World School in Hangzhou, serving children of foreign nationals from Early Years through Grade 12 with an academic curriculum and a broader co-curricular programme.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB Diploma · IB MYP · IB PYP
Ages
Ages 2–18
Students
1,020
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Grades
- Early Years – Grade 12
- Nationalities
- 50
- Founded
- 2002
- Ownership
- Non-profit
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Early Years and Pre-Kindergarten | CNY 235,000≈ USD 35.2K |
| Kindergarten-Grade 5 | CNY 270,000≈ USD 40.5K |
| Grades 6-12 | CNY 287,500≈ USD 43.1K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Early Years and Pre-Kindergarten | CNY 235,000 (about USD 35.2K) |
| Kindergarten-Grade 5 | CNY 270,000 (about USD 40.5K) |
| Grades 6-12 | CNY 287,500 (about USD 43.1K) |
Source: school website (his-china.org) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Hangzhou International School (this school) | CNY 235,000 (about USD 35.2K) | CNY 287,500 (about USD 43.1K) |
| Wellington College International Hangzhou | CNY 304,730 (about USD 45.7K) | CNY 335,950 (about USD 50.4K) |
| Hangzhou Dipont School of Arts and Science | CNY 138,000 (about USD 20.7K) | CNY 188,000 (about USD 28.2K) |
| BASIS International School Hangzhou | CNY 217,560 (about USD 32.6K) | CNY 288,920 (about USD 43.3K) |
Source: school website (his-china.org) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- CNY 3,000
- Capital levy
- CNY 30,000
- Deposit
- CNY 20,000
- Bus
- CNY 19,000
- EAL support
- CNY 17,500
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Entry process
- Writing sample, Learning support assessment, Wida, Nwea
- Open days
- 2026-11-07
- Sibling discount
- 5% of annual tuition for families enrolling three or more siblings
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
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 MYPOffered
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
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Service
- Outdoor education
- Performing arts
- Sport
Exam results
- IB Diploma · Average score
- 34
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Learning support (SEN)
- Basic
- School bus
- Yes
- Lunch included
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Theatre
- Sports field
- Library
Sports
- Swimming
- Athletics
- Football
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Cross country
Arts
- Music
- Visual art
- Poetry
- Woodwork
After-school activities
- CCA programme
- Swim team
- Cross country
- Volleyball
- Soccer
- Model UN
- Duke of Edinburgh's International Award
- National Honor Society
- International Volunteer Club
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Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
- Accreditations
- IB, WASC
- Memberships
- ACAMIS
Licence
SFCC: foreign passport holders only
The essentials
Source: Read from the school's website
Additional learning support
Learning specialists support students with mild learning or sensory differences individually. Formal support is documented in an Individualized Learning Plan.
- Learning support specialists
- Individualized Learning Plan
- After-school tutoring
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
A school bus service is available to all students on request, with pick-up and drop-off points near home areas. Each bus has a monitor.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Source: Read from the school's website
Governance and ownership
A non-profit international school with a board of directors.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Offers the full IB continuum from early years through Grade 12.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
The school reports an average IB score of 34.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Source: Read from the school's website
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Counselling lessons cover transitions, global citizenship, health and safety, and conflict resolution.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
History
Founded in 2002 and moved to a new purpose-built campus in 2022.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities overview
A purpose-built campus opened in 2022 with a performing arts theatre, black box theatre, pool and gyms.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Includes a swimming pool, three indoor gyms, outdoor courts and a football pitch.
- The Wave swimming pool
- Three indoor gyms
- Outdoor courts
- Football pitch
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Source: Read from the school's website
Accreditations
States that the curriculum is IB-based and WASC-accredited.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
Admissions
Campus tours are arranged by contacting the school office at least 24 hours in advance.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
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