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China, Hangzhou
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Hangzhou International School (HIS) was founded in 2002 by the International Schools Foundation (ISF) as a non‑profit, independent day school serving the international community. ISF is a U.S.‑based non‑profit (501(c)(3)) organization governed by an appointed Board of Governors and operating a small network of international schools. HIS holds international accreditation and IB authorizations and in 2022 moved to a purpose‑built campus designed with two main buildings, The Cocoon (Early Childhood) and The Lantern (Main Campus).
HIS describes a diverse student and family community with more than 50 nationalities represented and a broad program of school and community events. Regular, school‑wide gatherings and traditions include an annual International Day (Parade of Nations, traditional performances and food), an annual Dragon Run community charity event, and recurring activities such as a Friday Artisan Food Market; there are also music and choir opportunities that involve parents and community members. Newsletters and school posts document family groups, community band initiatives, and other cultural and service activities that bring parents, students and staff together.
The Parents and Friends Association (PAFA) at HIS coordinates parent and community involvement outside the formal curriculum, working closely with school leadership to support campus life and school culture. PAFA runs recurring programs and fundraising activities and organizes events such as luncheons, International Day booths, bake sales for lower and upper school, lower‑school dances and movie nights, talent shows, school decorations for festivities, family picnics and grade‑level hikes/day trips, and Teacher Appreciation Day. The PAFA page lists these typical activities and invites parents to join and volunteer; the association also publishes and promotes specific events (for example, PAFA Welcome Lunches and culture‑specific parent lunches). Parents can contact the PAFA events team directly for involvement or questions (pafaevents@hisdragons.org.cn).
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.)
