Hangzhou Dipont School of Arts and Science vs Wellington College International Hangzhou

	H Hangzhou Dipont School of Arts and Science Hangzhou, China	W Wellington College International Hangzhou Hangzhou, China
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year RMB 138,000 - 228,000	Fees / year RMB 94,110 - 335,950
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 5 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational (boarding)	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Chinese National Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Pupils	Pupils 25	Pupils 330
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Mandarin	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2018	Opened 2018
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The school is in Hangzhou's Future Sci‑Tech City (Yuhang District), at No.1 Guowen Road — a newer tech and residential area whose campus is set amid landscaped areas (tea fields and bamboo are referenced on the site). Future Sci‑Tech City is served by Hangzhou metro lines and major roads, so the area has public-transport links to the city; check local metro maps for the nearest station to the campus.	Location Wellington College International Hangzhou is on Xue Zhi Road in Xiaoshan District (2399 Xue Zhi Road). The campus is a short walk from Zhixing Road metro station (Line 19) and is within easy drive of Xiaoshan International Airport and Hangzhou's main railway stations; the school's website notes journey times such as <10 minutes to the airport and about 30 minutes to West Lake.
Stages	Stages The school is organised into four main sections: a bilingual Kindergarten (ages about 3–6), Primary and Junior High (Grades 1–9, roughly ages 7–15) and Senior High (Grades 10–12, ages ~16–18); the site also describes an International School provision covering ages 3–18.	Stages The school is organised into Primary (Years 1–6), Senior (Years 7–11, with Years 10–11 following IGCSE courses) and a Sixth Form for post-16 study (A Levels). The published age map and FAQs show admissions from Year 1 upward while the Senior/Sixth Form provision is being phased in as the school grows.
School type	School type The school is co‑educational and operates a mixed Chinese/international provision (Chinese national curriculum elements integrated with international programmes). Boarding accommodation is available and boarding is a central part of school life from Grade 7 upward.	School type Wellington Hangzhou is co‑educational. The campus operates primarily as a day school; recent school materials and news also refer to a growing boarding provision (boarding houses such as “Ming House” are mentioned), so boarding places are available to some pupils.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Pastoral care and a tutor/house system are highlighted as the main routes for supporting students' emotional, social and academic development; the school's pastoral leadership includes staff with experience supporting pupils with special needs. For specific additional‑learning‑needs (SEN) provision or assessments, the admissions team recommends direct contact so the school can describe individual arrangements.	Additional learning support The school provides pastoral care and a Learning Support provision: the pastoral/learning‑support model works with teachers, parents and, where needed, external specialists to support pupils with additional needs. Job listings and third‑party school profiles also show that the school employs learning‑support staff. For specific assessments or individual plans, contact admissions or the school's Learning Support team.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation The school was founded through a partnership between Dipont Education, China's RDFZ Group and King's College School, Wimbledon (UK), so it has both Chinese and British institutional links.	Country affiliation Wellington College International Hangzhou is part of the Wellington College Education (China) family and the wider Wellington family of schools (a network with historical roots in the UK Wellington College). The school operates under the Wellington College Education (China) group.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation The school does not present a religious affiliation on its website; its published materials describe a secular, bilingual/international educational programme.	Religious affiliation There is no formal religious affiliation listed on the school's website for the Hangzhou campus.
School day structure	School day structure The daily timetable differs by section (kindergarten, primary/junior, senior) and teaching is organised around those sections with bilingual/co‑taught lessons described for early years and primary. The website does not publish a single, fixed start‑and‑finish time for all sections; parents should request the exact daily schedule for the relevant age group from admissions.	School day structure Published information indicates the school day begins in the early morning (around 08:00–08:30 is given in publicly available profiles) and that dismissal times differ by phase: the school has separate finish times for Primary and Senior pupils (examples reported include primary departures around 15:50 and junior/senior departures around 16:15). Parents should confirm exact daily start/finish times with Admissions for the current term.
Bus service details	Bus service details The school has operated dedicated school‑bus routes (a news post noted eight routes when they were introduced) and has previously described careful route and safety planning; however the website does not list current routes or the carrier. Parents should contact admissions for up‑to‑date route maps, pickup points, seat availability and any transport fees.	Bus service details The school runs a daily school‑bus network with a local, licensed operator; routes are split between Primary and Senior services. Recent school pages and FAQs state there are around 24–25 routes covering roughly 70–80 pickup points across Hangzhou, buses are staffed with a bus monitor for pupil safety, and routes are planned/approved each summer (registration is managed through the school system). Parents receive route details once registration is confirmed and should consult the school for current stops and fees.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fees - The school's published admissions material shows no separate non‑refundable application or registration fee for entry; registration/application fee is listed as "none" in the school's admissions summary. Tuition fees by year group (detailed) - Bilingual /义务教育 (listed per semester): - Primary (elementary): RMB 78,000 per semester (RMB 156,000 per year). - Junior middle (初中): RMB 88,000 per semester (RMB 176,000 per year). - KCS / 肯思外籍人员子女学校 (listed per year): - Kindergarten: RMB 138,000 per year. - Primary (外籍小学): RMB 188,000 per year. - Junior middle (外籍初中): RMB 208,000 per year. - High school (外籍高中 / A‑Level): RMB 228,000 per year. Billing schedule and payment terms - For the bilingual/义务教育 track the school publishes fees on a per‑semester basis (the posted figures are semester amounts). For the external/外籍人员子女 programme the school publishes annual tuition figures. The school's formal fee documents and admissions brochure present fees in those units. Boarding fees (where applicable) - For the义务教育 boarding options: RMB 6,300 per semester for 5‑day boarding and RMB 9,450 per semester for 7‑day boarding (equivalent to RMB 12,600 or RMB 18,900 per year respectively). - For the外籍人员子女 school, published materials indicate boarding is available from Grade 7 up (example: four‑person room fees reported at about RMB 12,600 per year in school summaries). Other costs and typical extras - Uniforms: full‑set uniform costs are published in school summaries in the range of about RMB 4,079–5,009. - Meals and daily catering: reported meal costs vary by age/choice; published ranges used in school summaries are approximately RMB 28–80 per meal/day depending on year and service. Additional items (textbooks, exam fees, specific international examination fees, co‑curricular activity fees, transport) are charged separately. Refund information - The school's publicly posted admissions pages and the downloadable fee/招生 materials do not publish a detailed, line‑by‑line refund policy in the admissions summary; specific refund or cancellation terms are not listed in those public fee statements. Fee payment options - The publicly posted admissions pages and fee brochure list fees and billing units but do not specify detailed payment channels (e.g., exact bank account, online payment, card acceptance) within the admissions summary; payment channels are handled via the school's admissions/payment portal and official fee documentation.	Fee details Application and one‑time fees - Application fee: [RMB 2,000]. The application fee is non‑refundable and applies to the initial application year. - Resource (acceptance/deposit) fee: [RMB 18,000]. This is payable on acceptance and is refundable after return of school property and deduction of any costs for damage or outstanding fees; if one full term's written notice is not given on withdrawal, the resource fee may be used as a deduction against tuition and not refunded. Tuition fees — annual and term breakdown (2025–26 schedule) Note: tuition is charged by year band. The school's published 2025–26 fee schedule lists annual and term (Michaelmas, Lent, Summer) amounts for each band as follows. - Years 1–6 (Annual): [RMB 298,750]. - Michaelmas term: [RMB 105,820]. - Lent term: [RMB 98,650]. - Summer term: [RMB 94,110]. - (These term amounts total the annual sum as shown in the fee schedule.) - Years 7–10 (Annual): [RMB 313,180]. - Michaelmas term: [RMB 131,540]. - Lent term: [RMB 105,820]. - Summer term: [RMB 76,?]. - (Tuition for Years 7–10 is billed in the three standard terms; the exact term‑by‑term figures are set out in the school's bilingual fee schedule.) - Years 11–13 (Annual): [RMB 335,950]. - Michaelmas term: [RMB 141,100]. - Lent term: [RMB 131,540]. - Summer term: [RMB 125,470]. - (Sixth‑form / upper‑years tuition is published by term where applicable; the full schedule lists the term breakdown.) Billing schedule and payment terms - Billing cycle: tuition is billed per term (Michaelmas, Lent, Summer) with an annual fee shown for each year band; parents may pay per term or as otherwise agreed with the Finance Office. Once tuition fees are received, an official VAT fapiao (invoice/receipt) will be issued within two months after the school term starts. - Notice for withdrawal and fees in lieu: one full term's written notice is required. If a parent wishes to withdraw at the end of the Summer Term, notice must be submitted by 1 April; to withdraw at the end of Michaelmas Term, notice must be submitted by 15 September; to withdraw at the end of Lent Term, notice must be submitted by 15 January. If a full term's written notice is not given, one term's fees in lieu of notice are payable. Boarding - Boarding is not listed in the school's fee schedule for Wellington College International Hangzhou; no boarding fee is published in the 2025–26 bilingual fee schedule. Other costs and optional services - College bus service (optional): [RMB 22,660] per year. Annual payment attracts a 5% discount compared with termly payments; the bus fee is generally non‑refundable for the remainder of the term once the bus service has commenced. Termly figures and route lists are published by the school. - Meal (canteen) fees: lunch is provided by an external caterer and lunch fees are collected directly by that provider (they issue the fapiao). Sample meal prices shown in the schedule vary by year group and service type (set meal / a‑la‑carte); typical ranges shown are approximately [RMB 25–45] per meal depending on year group and meal choice. All pupils are required to take school lunches except for approved exceptions. - Uniforms: a full set of school uniform is approximately [RMB 3,500] (items may be purchased separately from the school's uniform provider; the supplier issues fapiao for uniform purchases). - Individual music tuition and voluntary trips/events: these are charged separately. The tuition fee does not include individual instrumental lessons or voluntary trips. Refund information and related terms - Application fee: non‑refundable. - Resource fee: refundable after the return of College property and deduction of any reimbursement for damage and any outstanding tuition fees. If parents fail to give one full term's written notice on withdrawal, the resource fee may be used as a deduction against tuition and will not be refunded. The resource fee is retained by the College until property is returned in satisfactory condition. - Bus fee: generally non‑refundable for the remainder of the term once the school bus service has commenced. - Fees in lieu: if a parent does not provide the required notice period for withdrawal, one full term's tuition (at the rate applicable to the next term) is payable in lieu of notice. Fee payment options and invoicing - Invoicing and fapiao: once tuition fees are received the school issues an official VAT fapiao (issued to the child or the name of the payer; corporate payments are invoiced in the name of the company). The Finance Office will send an electronic fapiao/receipt to the payer's reserved email address. The resource fee is refundable and therefore no fapiao is issued for it. - Payment methods: the fee schedule and finance office handle fee collection and record‑keeping; payments by corporate remittance are accommodated (fapiao are issued to corporations when payment is made by a corporate account). The school's Admissions / Finance teams can provide the school bank details and the accepted methods (bank transfer and corporate payment facilities are used in practice). If you need the exact per‑term figures presented in a different layout, the school's bilingual fee schedule contains the full term‑by‑term table for each year band; the figures above follow the published 2025–26 schedule.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Hangzhou Dipont School of Arts and Science operates a bilingual model: it delivers the Chinese National Curriculum integrated with international methodology for Grades 1–9 and a parallel International School that follows the English National Curriculum in primary and Key Stage 3. Kindergarten (ages 3–6) is an activities-based bilingual programme organised around seven curriculum strands (communication, physical, social-emotional, science, mathematics, cultural studies and creative arts) to prepare children for Grade 1. In the international secondary pathway, pupils choose Cambridge IGCSE subjects from Year/Grade 10 (compulsory English, Mandarin and mathematics plus sciences, humanities and an aesthetic) and then progress to Cambridge International AS and A‑level courses in the sixth form/Grades 11–12. Chinese‑stream students complete the compulsory Chinese curriculum through Grade 9 and may transfer into the International Curriculum Centre, where targeted English development supports access to CIE A‑levels. Across all stages the school uses mixed teams of Chinese and international teachers, increasing specialist subject teaching from upper elementary and using project‑based, co‑teaching and co‑curricular/pastoral programmes to support student development.	Curriculum details The school follows an English-style curriculum across stages: Primary School is based on the English national curriculum and includes English, mathematics, sciences, the arts, Chinese and personal and social development. In Senior School, Years 7–9 follow the English national curriculum (Key Stage 3) with specialist subject teaching and practical work in science, design & technology, ICT and art. Pupils in Years 10–11 study a two-year IGCSE programme, with core examined subjects of Mathematics, English, Chinese and Science alongside optional humanities, the arts, PE and additional languages. The Sixth Form (ages 16–18) offers the A Level (Advanced Level) programme in which students typically specialise in three subjects over two years as preparation for university. The school integrates international themes across the curriculum and provides formal university‑preparation and guidance from around age 14.
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community —	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Check grade availability and eligibility. Before you apply, confirm which year groups are open to Chinese and international students — the school's admissions page lists accepted grades for 2024–2025 (for example: Chinese students — all kindergarten levels, Grade 1, Grades 4–6, Grade 7 and Grade 10; international students — all kindergarten levels, Grades 1–11). Note that some places (especially for compulsory education years) are subject to local district rules, so confirm your child's eligibility if you rely on household registration (hukou) or a residence permit. 2. Prepare supporting documents and residency proof. The school's 2023 admission brochure describes the types of residency documentation used for local admissions (house purchase/property certificate, Yuhang district household registration, or a valid Zhejiang residence permit) and specific birth-date windows for kindergarten/Grade 1 cohorts; parents should have originals and certified copies ready for verification. If your child is transferring from another school, be prepared to provide previous school reports and any records required by the Admissions Office. Because district rules and required documents can change from year to year, check current requirements with Admissions before you submit materials. 3. Submit the online application. Applications are submitted through the school's online application portal (the site links to the Dipont application system); complete the online form and upload the requested documents (the portal will indicate what is needed). Save the application reference number and keep copies of what you upload — the Admissions team will use the portal to arrange the next steps. If you have trouble with the portal, use the admissions contact details on the school website to request support. 4. Assessment and verification stage. After the school receives a completed application and supporting documents, the Admissions Department arranges assessments and any on-site verification (the website notes that assessments will be arranged upon receipt of required documents). For compulsory-education years there are scheduled online registration and verification windows (the 2023 brochure shows specific registration and verification dates as examples), so expect time-bound steps in that process and confirm the current year's timeline with the school. Assessments commonly include age-appropriate academic checks and an interview/meet-and-greet, but check with Admissions for the exact assessment format for your child's year group. 5. Notification of results and offer. The school states it will communicate admissions decisions to parents once evaluations are complete; follow the instructions in the offer letter for next steps. Offers typically include information about tuition, payment deadlines, and any deposits or acceptance confirmations required — if the offer does not specify these, contact Admissions immediately to clarify the payment schedule and required paperwork. Keep copies of the offer and all payment receipts for your records. 6. Fees, payment and enrollment formalities. The public admissions page lists annual tuition banding (examples shown on the site: Kindergarten RMB138,000; Primary RMB188,000; Middle School RMB208,000; High School RMB228,000), and the 2023 brochure gives per-semester figures for certain years (for example, primary RMB78,000/semester; junior high RMB88,000/semester). Because fee schedules and payment terms can change, treat the website figures as indicative and confirm the current year's fees, payment deadlines, and refund/cancellation policy with Admissions before making any transfer. Use the contact details provided by the school to request the formal fee schedule and a copy of the enrolment contract. 7. Final enrolment, portals and onboarding. Once you accept an offer, follow the school's instructions for completing enrolment (medical forms, student data, boarding allocation if applicable) and for accessing parent/student portals (the site lists portals such as ManageBac and the school Engage/administration portals). If you plan for boarding, ask specifically about rooming arrangements, boarding fees, and pastoral care routines; if you plan for day attendance, confirm bus routes or drop-off procedures. If any step or document is unclear, use the Admissions email and phone numbers listed on the site to request step-by-step guidance.	Admissions 1. Initial enquiry and campus visit — Submit the online enquiry form (or request a Teams/telephone introduction if you are overseas) to arrange a private campus tour and an introduction to the College. The school asks families to use this meeting to see the campus, meet staff and confirm the College's approach; it is also an opportunity for the Admissions team to note any timing or eligibility issues. If you cannot visit in person, request a virtual tour or phone meeting through the Admissions office. 2. Create an OpenApply account and complete the application — All applications are submitted via OpenApply (the parent creates an OpenApply account and completes the application form). The application portal will generate a checklist of required documents and show fee items, so use that checklist to avoid delays. If you have already created an account, log back into your Parent Portal to continue. 3. Check eligibility before submitting — Wellington Hangzhou follows Chinese regulations for international schools: generally it accepts children of foreign personnel legally resident in China, residents of Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan legally in the province, and children of Chinese citizens legally resident outside China. Contact the Admissions team early if you are unsure whether your child meets those categories to avoid wasted application fees. The Admissions office can confirm eligibility by phone or email. 4. Assemble and upload the required documents — Typical required documents are listed in the OpenApply checklist and include the child's passport, visa (if applicable), birth certificate, parents' identity documents and visas (if applicable), and academic records from the previous two years. Make sure official school reports are translated into English if they are not already, and upload clear scans to OpenApply; incomplete documentation can delay processing. The portal shows which documents are mandatory for your child's year group. 5. Pay the application fee — A non‑refundable application fee of RMB 2,000 is required when you submit the documents through OpenApply. Confirm payment instructions and receipt in the OpenApply portal; keep the payment confirmation as part of your records. Check the portal for any other one‑time charges that may apply for the first year. 6. Admissions assessment scheduling — After the application is complete the Admissions team will arrange assessments. For applicants to Years 3 and above the school normally requires a 90‑minute online assessment plus a 30‑minute English writing task, and a 30–45 minute family interview (one parent should attend); Applicants to Years 1 and 2 are usually required only to attend a family interview. The school prefers in‑person testing on campus where possible but can arrange online assessments and interviews for families outside Zhejiang Province. 7. Specialist trials, auditions or additional checks (where relevant) — If your child is applying for sports‑ or music‑focused scholarships or places, be prepared for trials, auditions or department reviews as part of the selection process. The Admissions or relevant department will run the preliminary review and invite candidates for assessment days or auditions as required. If your child has specific learning support needs, notify Admissions early so the College can plan appropriate assessments or adjustments. 8. Offer, acceptance and next steps — If your application is successful you will receive a formal offer and instructions on deposits, acceptance deadlines and the enrolment contract. The school publishes a bilingual fee schedule and detailed tuition policy (downloadable from the website) that explains one‑time and recurring charges; review that document before you sign the acceptance paperwork. If a place is not immediately available, follow the Admissions team's guidance about whether you may be placed on a waiting list or kept on the rolling admissions register.
Scholarships	Scholarships The school's public pages do not present a dedicated, published scholarship programme for incoming students at the Hangzhou campus. The site does report students receiving sizeable scholarships from external universities at graduation (news posts note aggregate university scholarship amounts received by graduates), but that is different from an internal school scholarship policy. Dipont group schools in other cities have explicit internal scholarship schemes (for example, the Wuxi Dipont admissions pages describe scholarships available for G3+ and other merit awards), which shows that scholarship practice can vary by campus — however, Hangzhou's site does not currently list specific internal scholarships or a formal application process. If you are interested in merit or financial-award opportunities at Hangzhou Dipont, ask Admissions directly (admissions@rkcshz.cn or the phone numbers on the website) for the most up-to-date information and for eligibility criteria, deadlines, and whether any need-based or performance-based awards are available in the forthcoming intake.	Scholarships Wellington College International Hangzhou runs a scholarship programme that includes Academic, Arts and Sports awards. Scholarship applications require completion of the standard admissions process and then a department‑led review; shortlisted candidates are invited to an assessment day, audition or trial and a panel interview as part of selection. The School's scholarship pages indicate awards can include significant fee reductions (examples on school notices have referenced up to 50% and in some communications up to 100% for specific candidates and year groups) and awards are reviewed annually for continuation. There is a published application deadline on the scholarship page (for the scholarship cycle shown on the site this is listed as 31 December 2025) and the Admissions team can explain eligibility criteria, the exact value of awards for your child's year group, and whether the scholarship is means‑tested or merit‑based. For the most current programme details and how to apply, contact admissions.wcih@wellingtoncollege.cn or consult the School's Scholarship and News pages; the school also advises contacting Admissions for up‑to‑date information about available awards and deadlines.
Waitlist	Waitlist The school's public admissions pages do not use the word “waitlist,” but the 2023 admissions brochure describes participation in the district's computer-based allocation and supplementary-enrolment procedures for private schools (for example: online registration for supplementary enrollment and computer-based allocation steps are shown for primary and junior-high entry). This indicates that for some year groups the school works within district allocation systems and may have a process for supplementary intake when initial places are full, rather than a separate open-ended waitlist. For international or independent places (outside the district allocation windows) the Admissions Office handles offers directly; the website does not publish a formal waitlist policy for those cases, so families who want to know whether the school will hold a place or run a wait pool should contact Admissions and ask how vacancies are handled for the cohort of interest.	Waitlist Wellington College International Hangzhou operates a rolling admissions process and, according to independent school listings, some year groups do maintain waiting lists when places are full. The school's website describes a continuous OpenApply process rather than a single annual deadline, so availability can change through the year; if a place is not immediately available the Admissions team will advise whether your child can be placed on a waiting list or remain on the rolling register. Because the school's published pages do not give a detailed public waitlist policy, contact Admissions directly to confirm how the waiting list is managed (priority order, how long an application remains active, whether periodic updates are needed) for the specific year group you are applying to.
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