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China, Hangzhou
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Hangzhou International School is an inclusive non-profit IB World School in Hangzhou, China. It offers the full IB curriculum for Early Years through Grade 12 (ages 2–18) and is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). The school was founded in 2002 by the International Schools Foundation (ISF).
The school provides co-curricular and performing arts opportunities through its campus facilities and programs, including a Performing Arts Theatre and related arts activities within its extend/Co-curricular Activities offerings.
Mandarin is a dedicated program for K–12 learners, with a Mandarin Learning Pathway and related co-curricular activities such as Chinese Chess, Chinese Reading Clubs, Debate, and Chinese Calligraphy.
Co-curricular Activities (CCAs) cover a wide range of interests, enabling students to engage in language, culture, and recreational clubs beyond classroom learning.
The school emphasizes global-mindedness and community involvement, with university counseling and a broad range of student support services.
University Counseling is available to support students with post-secondary planning and university destinations around the world.
The campus provides extensive facilities for student life, including theatres, a large swimming pool, indoor gyms, outdoor courts, and a FIFA-rated pitch, supporting both wellness and physical education.
Hangzhou International School (HIS) is an IB World School founded in 2002 that serves Early Years through Grade 12 and reports a student body of over 1,020 children from more than 50 nationalities. HIS delivers the full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) and all Grades 11–12 work toward a WASC-accredited High School Diploma with the option of the IB Diploma. In 2022 the school moved to a new campus of over 50,000 square metres made up of two buildings (The Cocoon for ECE and The Lantern for the main campus); listed facilities include a Performing Arts Theatre, Black Box Theatre, “The Wave” swimming pool, three indoor gyms, outdoor courts and a FIFA-rated football pitch. HIS operates a daily Mandarin programme and a wide co-curricular programme (100+ CCAs) including regional activities such as West Lake MUN and The Duke of Edinburgh's Award. (Information from HIS website.)
