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China, Hangzhou
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Wahaha International School is located at 5 Yaojiang Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou — one block from the Qianjiang River in central Hangzhou. The campus is in the city centre (Shangcheng) and is reachable by local public transport; parents relocating should check local bus/metro routes for exact connections.
WIS serves Grade 1 through Grade 9 (Primary Years Programme for Grades 1–5 and the IB Middle Years Programme for Grades 6–9). The school is organized into a primary (Grades 1–5) and a middle/MYP section (Grades 6–9).
WIS is a non-profit, English‑language immersion international day school that accepts both boys and girls (co‑educational). It offers an IB‑based curriculum alongside a strong Chinese language programme.
WIS provides a Student Support team with teacher advisors and a school counsellor; the school runs EAL (English as an Additional Language) and CAL (Chinese as an Additional Language) programmes and uses differentiated instruction to meet individual needs. The Student Support team also guides families through high‑school placement and overseas transition where needed.
The school is based in China and operates as an international (IB) school; it does not indicate formal affiliation to another country's national school system.
WIS does not state a religious affiliation on its official materials; programming is presented as secular and curriculum‑focused.
Public information about daily bell times is limited on the school site; third‑party listings indicate a typical school day runs roughly from about 08:00 to 15:40 (confirm with admissions for exact daily bell times, breaks and any grade‑specific variations). The school's academic calendar and admissions team can confirm the precise timetables for each division.
Application fee
- Non-refundable application fee: RMB 2,000.
Tuition fees (by year group)
- Grades 1–5: Annual tuition RMB 162,500 (billed as two equal term amounts of RMB 81,250 each).
- Grades 6–9: Annual tuition RMB 180,500 (billed as two equal term amounts of RMB 90,250 each).
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is presented on an annual and per-term basis (first term / second term amounts as listed above). Meal and activity fees are shown as either annual or per-term amounts.
- Specific payment due dates, late‑payment penalties, required deposits, invoicing frequency, and detailed contractual payment terms are not published in the school's public fee schedule or FAQ.
Boarding fees
- Wahaha International School is a day school; no boarding accommodations or boarding fees apply.
Other costs and routine charges
- Meals: PYP RMB 8,000/year (or RMB 4,000/term); MYP RMB 8,600/year (or RMB 4,300/term).
- Activity fee: PYP RMB 4,000/year (or RMB 2,000/term); MYP RMB 6,000/year (or RMB 3,000/term).
- Uniforms: Two sets of school uniforms and two sets of PE uniforms are required and are purchased by parents from a designated online shop.
Refund information
- No published refund policy or schedule for tuition, meals, activity fees, or application fees appears on the school's public fee schedule or FAQ pages.
Fee payment options
- Accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit card, or other) are not specified in the public fee schedule or FAQ.
Wahaha International School (WIS) opened in July 2015 and is an English‑language immersion day school for Grades 1–9. The school uses the IB framework (PYP and MYP) alongside elements of the Chinese National Curriculum and international standards; it highlights STEAM learning and a “strong and vibrant Chinese language and culture program.” The campus is described on the school website as a large, purpose‑built site with a four‑storey atrium, a library and multiple specialist teaching spaces, and the school notes close links to Wahaha Schools. Admission information, fees and curriculum details (PYP and MYP) are published on the school's website.
