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China, Changsha
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1) IB World School (International Baccalaureate Organization). The school is an IB World School and the first IB World School authorised in Hunan Province, indicating it offers IB programmes and adheres to IB standards.
2) Council of International Schools (CIS) accredited international school. The school is an accredited member of CIS, reflecting adherence to CIS standards and participation in the CIS community.
3) Cambridge International (Cambridge International Education, Cambridge IGCSE/A Level). The school is a Cambridge International School authorised by Cambridge International Education, enabling Cambridge IGCSE and A/AS Level offerings.
4) ACAMIS member (Association of China and Mongolia International Schools). The school is a member of ACAMIS, facilitating regional collaboration and events among international schools.
5) Microsoft School. The school is the only Microsoft School authorised in Hunan Province, reflecting integration of Microsoft technology in learning.
- ACAMIS membership (2023). Changsha WES Academy became a member of ACAMIS, a regional association of international schools, reflecting recognition and access to regional collaboration.
- IELTS Star Model School (April 25, 2025). The British Council of Education awarded the school the title IELTS Star Model School, recognizing excellence in English language education and IELTS preparation.
Changsha WES Academy (WES International) is a K-12 international school located in Changsha, Hunan Province. It was founded in 2010 and is the only international school in Hunan Province approved by the PRC Ministry of Education that uses English as the primary language of instruction for foreign children aged 2 to 18. The school is accredited as an IB World School and Cambridge International Education Centre and is a Council of International Schools (CIS) member. Programs span the IB Primary Years Programme, Cambridge Primary and Lower Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE, A-Levels, the IB Diploma Programme, and the IB Career-related Programme. The campus serves Early Years through High School, with specialist options in Physical Education, Dance, Music, and Visual Arts, and a range of co-curricular activities. English is the language of instruction; Chinese is taught as a subject across grade levels. The school emphasises small class sizes and a diverse, international staff from more than 20 countries. The campus is located at No. 8 Dongyi Road in the Changsha Economic and Technological Development Zone. For prospective families, the school offers both IB and Cambridge pathways and participates in ACAMIS, CIS, and IB networks.
