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Harbin Wanbang School

China, Harbin

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Mandarin
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational (boarding)
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Chinese National Curriculum, American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Taught languages English, Mandarin
Strengths Sport, Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Arts and Creative, Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language
Stages Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Harbin Wanbang School is a private boarding school located at No. 171 Xueyuan Road, Harbin, China. It delivers Chinese National Curriculum alongside an American curriculum and Advanced Placement courses, with a distinctive Seven Power Education framework. The school positions itself as a Powernasium, offering transformative classroom experiences designed to prepare students for college and to serve their communities. It runs a two-semester SIA program for new international students, focusing on language acquisition in Chinese and English and supported by extracurricular activities and mentoring. Middle school to high school transitions include a CHINESE TRACK (grades 10–12) and a SAP TRACK that follows the U.S. high school curriculum while maintaining bilingual proficiency. Residence life is central: 24/7 supervision with five- to six-student rooms and a family-like community. A broad athletics program, weekend electives, and a strong emphasis on leadership, service, and multilingual learning characterize Wanbang as a boarding school in Harbin.

VGFX+62R, Xueyuan Rd, Hulan District, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China, 150025

The Essentials

Harbin Wanbang School has instruction in English, Mandarin.

Location
No.171 Xueyuan Road, Limin Development Zone, Harbin, China 150000

Stages
SIA (grades 6-8); Middle School (grades 7-9); Chinese Track (grades 10-12); SAP Track (grades 10-12)

Type
private boarding school in China
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Boarding is provided in a residence hall. Rooms house 5-6 students, forming a family-like dorm community. A 24/360 care system applies, with teachers with students 24 hours a day in the residence hall. The dorm uses a leadership structure with a floor leader, vice floor leader, group leader and room leader to guide student life.

Food Options
Breakfast is emphasized as an essential part of the daily routine in the residence hall.

Governance and Ownership
Wanbang International School is an independent private school in Harbin, China, operating under private school establishment and operation regulations set by the Ministry of Education. It describes itself as a private boarding school offering provincially distinguished programs based on its Seven Power Education.
Fees
Overview
- Harbin Wanbang School does not publish a public fee schedule for the 2026/27 academic year (and no full 2025/26 fee schedule is publicly posted). Exact numeric amounts for application fees, tuition by year group or term, boarding fees, uniform costs, billing schedules, refund terms, and payment methods are not listed in the school's publicly available materials.

Application fees
- No application, registration, or entrance‑assessment fee amount is publicly listed. There is no public statement of a one‑time application fee or how/when it would be charged.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- No published breakdown of tuition fees by year group, grade, or term is available. There are no publicly listed per‑term or per‑year tuition amounts for elementary, middle, or high school tracks (including SIA, Chinese Track, or SAP Track).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- No publicly posted billing schedule, deposit requirement, payment deadlines, or termly/payment‑plan options are available. There is no public statement of whether tuition is billed annually, by term, or by semester, nor of late‑payment penalties or required deposits.

Boarding fees
- The school operates as a private boarding school and maintains residence halls (students typically room communally), but specific boarding fee amounts, rooming options, and boarding meal/utility charges are not publicly listed. No per‑term or per‑year boarding fee figures are published.

Other costs or fees (uniform, books, activities, transport, insurance, etc.)
- No published schedule of ancillary fees (uniforms, textbooks, school lunches, extracurricular activity fees, school‑bus fees, medical insurance, examination fees, laboratory fees, etc.) is available. No amounts or mandatory/optional designations for such items are publicly stated.

Refund information
- No publicly available fee‑refund policy or published conditions for refunding deposits, tuition, or boarding fees (for withdrawal, visa denial, expulsion, or other reasons) is posted in the school's public materials.

Fee payment options (credit card, bank transfer, etc.)
- No publicly listed accepted payment methods, currency options, bank account details, or instructions for credit‑card, bank‑transfer, or online payments are available.

Summary for parents
- All required fee categories are recognized (application, tuition, boarding, ancillary costs), but the school does not publish numeric values or formal fee schedules in its publicly accessible materials for the requested academic years. Parents should treat numeric fee amounts and billing terms as not publicly disclosed.
Academics

Harbin Wanbang School teaches Chinese National Curriculum, American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP).

Curriculum
Wanbang is a private boarding school in China offering provincially distinguished programs based on our Seven Power Education. Wanbang is Powernasium, with classroom experiences designed to be transformative and to prepare students for the demands of college while empowering them to serve the world. SIA is a two-semester curriculum that helps new international students adjust to life at Wanbang, focusing on language acquisition in Chinese and English and supported by extracurricular activities, workshops and mentoring. Students who complete SIA in grades 6-8 transition to the middle school curriculum (grades 7-9), which exposes students to science and social studies while advancing bilingual proficiency in Chinese and English. SAP Track lets students pursue the U.S. high school curriculum while mastering two languages to support their collegiate studies in any country. Chinese Track is for students who complete SIA in grade 9 and graduates of middle school; high school (grades 10-12) follows the Chinese curriculum to prepare for higher education in China.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Mentoring Program supports social and emotional development. Branch gatherings with teachers and students of the same grade foster a sense of community, help students identify their identities, dreams and values, and support the formation of life principles. Academic Coaching and Office Hour sessions provide regular academic counseling to guide study methods and attitudes. Peer tutoring enables upperclassmen to share knowledge with lowerclassmen and develop servant leadership.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
ELA Curriculum is taught by native English-speaking teachers in an all-English environment. Classes are organized by age and English skill level to support language development. English language acquisition is integrated with content learning through SIA, a two-semester program for foreign students that includes English and Chinese language study. Mathematics is taught in English or Chinese depending on level.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through Mentoring Program activities, including personal growth coaching, regular academic counseling, and access to staff during Office Hours. Branch meetings and peer tutoring foster supportive relationships and a sense of community.
Parent Experience

History
Wanbang is a private boarding school in Harbin, China. It operates under Manbang Global Powernasium and presents a Seven Power Education framework integrated into its programs. Wanbang positions itself as a Powernasium, shaping students into multicultural, global servant leaders who transform their communities through love, morality and action. The school emphasizes a family-like community, where residence life fosters belonging, and teachers serve as life models guiding students. It promotes multilingual leadership education and a structured approach to student development through group mentorship and personalized guidance.

Community
Wanbang maintains a News section (Wanbang News) with recent achievements, including ACSL All-Star Round (May 20, 2026) and Math Kangaroo Results (May 6, 2026). Visual content is presented through a Photo Gallery and a Movie Gallery. The site also includes a Stay Connected area with YouTube and LinkedIn, and encourages following the school's news, blogs and social media updates. These features support families in staying informed about school events and student accomplishments.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Residence halls are central to Wanbang School's campus life. A 24/360 care system provides teachers with students around the clock, both in classrooms and in the residence halls. Rooms accommodate 5–6 students, with floor leaders, vice floor leaders, group leaders, and room leaders organizing to create a family-like, self-managed community under a residence hall supervisor. Breakfast and daily routines are organized by students, with bedding, personal items, and hall cleanliness managed as part of daily life.

Sports Facilities
Wanbang School offers a broad athletics program, including American Football, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Badminton, Table Tennis, Ski, and Ice Skating, with additional activities such as Marathon, Team Rope Skipping, Gymnastics (Roll), Circuit Training, and a Physical Fitness Test. The program emphasizes motor skills, strategic thinking, teamwork, leadership, and personal development within a virtuous circle that links athletic participation to academic and personal growth.

Academic Facilities
Academic offerings include SIA, a two-semester program focusing on language acquisition in Chinese and English and supporting numerous extracurricular activities. Middle School students transition to the high school curriculum, with CHINESE TRACK for the Chinese curriculum (grades 10–12) and SAP TRACK that enables pursuit of the U.S. high school curriculum while mastering two languages. College Counseling is available to support students' postsecondary plans.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Weekend electives form a core part of Wanbang's Seven Power education, with options such as Orchestra, Drama, STEAM, Math (AMC 8/10/12), Model United Nations, Debate, Baduk, Classic Book Discussion, Economics, Architecture, History, Samul nori, Creative Writing, Embroidery, Coding, Psychology, Mock Trial, Men's Basketball, Men's Soccer, Women's Soccer, Badminton, Dance, Yoga & Zumba, and American Football. Weekend electives cultivate leadership, responsibility, and collaboration. Additional student life activities include Outreach (teaching English to younger students), Long Hike, City tours, Poem Art Exhibitions, Sports Day, and Art Festival, among others that promote community and cultural learning.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school has weekend electives that emphasize academic and intellectual development. Options include STEAM, mathematics (AMC 8/10/12), economics, architecture, history, coding, Model United Nations, Debate, and Mock Trial. These activities foster critical thinking, research, and public speaking. They provide opportunities to engage with challenging academic topics beyond regular classes.

Arts & Creative
Arts and creative expression are supported through weekend electives such as Orchestra, Drama, Samul nori, Creative Writing, Embroidery, and Dance. The program culminates in school events like an Art Festival and Poem Art Exhibition that involve students and teachers.

Cultural & Language
Chinese Culture Experience is offered as a weekend elective; City tours provide historical and cultural learning experiences. English Camp helps strengthen language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The Golden Bell Quiz Contest and other cultural activities also support language and cultural knowledge.

Social & Hobbies
Baduk (Go) and Classic Book Discussion are among the hobby-oriented weekend electives. The school also organizes Long Hike experiences that foster community and camaraderie.

Community & Service
Community Service activities include visiting nursing homes, Garage Sale, and Wanbang Scholarship Foundation. Outreach enables students to teach English to Chinese elementary students. Additional initiatives include English Camp, Healthy Food Festival, Run for Love, and City tours that connect students with local communities.

Leadership & Professional
Club Activities and Mentoring Program provide leadership development and professional skills. The school also supports student projects in Model United Nations, Debate, and Mock Trial as platforms to practice teamwork, research, and public speaking.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Athletics and physical activity are emphasized through teams such as Men's Basketball, Men's Soccer, Women's Soccer, Women's Soccer, Badminton, Dance, Yoga & Zumba, American Football, and Hiking. Sports Day and Long Hike promote fitness and resilience.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches Chinese and English. SIA (grades 6-9), Middle School (grades 7-9), Chinese Track (grades 10-12), and SAP Track (grades 10-12) provide bilingual instruction in English and Chinese. CSL (Chinese as a Second Language) is offered, and the English curriculum (ELA) is delivered by native English-speaking teachers; weekend electives include English Drama, Debate, and HMUN. The SAP Track blends American and Chinese curricula; in 10th grade all subjects are taught in English and Chinese, with most 11th- and 12th-grade courses taught in English, and AP and AP Capstone programs are available. The Chinese Track follows the Chinese curriculum to prepare for higher education in China.

Bilingual Teaching
The school provides bilingual instruction in English and Chinese across all four programs: SIA (grades 6-9), Middle School (grades 7-9), Chinese Track (grades 10-12), and SAP Track (grades 10-12). SIA focuses on language acquisition in Chinese and English and uses activities, mentoring, and projects to support new international students. The SAP Track is designed to pursue the U.S. high school curriculum while mastering two languages, with 10th grade subjects taught in English and Chinese and most 11th- and 12th-grade courses taught in English.
Admissions

Admissions
Step 1. Wanbang International School is an independent private school in Harbin, China, operating under the private school regulations of the Ministry of Education of China. It can place graduates into universities around the world in countries including China, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Singapore, and Korea without requiring a separate entrance exam. Step 2. The high school curriculum is divided into SAP Track (U.S.-style high school curriculum) and Chinese Track, with an AP Track also available. Wanbang is an AP school accredited by the College Board, offering more than 10 AP subjects each year and an AP Capstone Diploma Program. Step 3. SIA (Seven-power Intensive Academy) is a two-semester foundation program for new international students that focuses on language acquisition in Chinese and English and provides extracurricular activities, workshops, and mentoring to support adjustment. Step 4. Admission is open to students in grades 6 through 9; high school applicants may enter as 9th graders. Step 5. All international students must live in a dormitory; in a dorm, 5-6 students of different grades share a room, creating a communal living environment that supports mentorship and servant leadership. Step 6. Pathways to universities are supported through the SAP Track, and the school is AP-accredited with AP courses and AP Capstone Diploma Program to facilitate college admissions. Step 7. For admission inquiries, contact +82 010-3668-8874 or admissions@wanbangschool.org; admission counseling is available, with times listed as 9:00–12:30 and 14:00–17:30 Korean Time. Step 8. Apply now via the Apply Now link wb.manbangschool.org. Step 9. After completing the high school program (Chinese Track or SAP Track), graduates can enter universities in multiple countries without taking a separate exam.

Scholarships
Wanbang Scholarship Foundation exists as part of the school's philanthropic activities, including Laos Well donations. In 2023, numerous prestigious international universities offered admission and financial aid to Wanbang graduates; 56 scholarships were awarded by different universities, totaling about $1.26 million USD annually. Four Wanbang graduates received full scholarships from universities including Carnegie Mellon University, Syracuse University, and Taylor University.
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