China, Xi'an
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Xi'an Hanova International School is located in the Chanba Ecological District of Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China. The Chanba campus address is 1589 Jinmao 9 Road, Chanba Ecological Area, Xi'an 710000 PR China. The campusOpened in August 2021 and sits in the northeast of Xi'an, about 30 minutes from the city centre (Bell and Drum Towers) and just south of Expo Park.
The school serves students aged 3–18, from Early Years through Year 13. The Chanba campus includes Primary Years (Nursery–Year 6) and a combined MYP/DP facility for Years 7–13, reflecting the IB Continuum (PYP, MYP, DP).
Xi'an Hanova International School is co-educational and operates as a day school; there are no boarding facilities.
Hanova focuses on meeting the diverse needs of its students and provides English language support as part of its learning-support offerings. The school has historically expanded English Language Support to assist learners, with a current emphasis on addressing the needs of all students aged 3–18.
There is no formal country affiliation for the school.
There is no religious affiliation indicated for the school.
The typical school day starts around 8:45 am and ends around 4:00 pm, with breaks and lunch incorporated into the day.
Hanova operates its own school bus service. The school has used Hanova-owned buses and a dedicated bus supervisor; historical posts note the introduction of new buses (including bus numbers 2, 4 and 5) in 2014 and ongoing operation of the school bus fleet.
Application & Registration Fees
- Application fee: RMB 2,000 per student. This fee is payable before attendance at the entrance test and is non‑refundable.
- Registration fee: RMB 5,000 per student. This fee is payable once on first registration and is non‑refundable.
Tuition Fees (by year group)
- Reception / Nursery / Year 1: Annual tuition RMB 113,000. Payment options described below apply.
- Year 2 – Year 6: Annual tuition RMB 144,000. Payment options described below apply.
- Year 7 – Year 9: Annual tuition RMB 160,000. Payment options described below apply.
- Year 10 – Year 11: Annual tuition RMB 177,000. Payment options described below apply.
- Year 12 – Year 13: Annual tuition RMB 190,000. Payment options described below apply.
Tuition payment options and per‑installment amounts
- Annual payment: full annual tuition (100%) payable by 15 June. Example: Reception annual payment is RMB 113,000; Year 12 annual payment is RMB 190,000.
- Two‑installment option (amounts shown calculated using the stated installment percentage):
- 1st installment (55% of the annual tuition) payable by 15 June. Example installment amounts:
- Reception / Nursery / Year 1: RMB 62,150 (55% of RMB 113,000).
- Year 2–6: RMB 79,200 (55% of RMB 144,000).
- Year 7–9: RMB 88,000 (55% of RMB 160,000).
- Year 10–11: RMB 97,350 (55% of RMB 177,000).
- Year 12–13: RMB 104,500 (55% of RMB 190,000).
- 2nd installment (55% of the annual tuition) payable by 15 November.
- New students may only attend classes after all fees are paid according to the school's payment notice. A late payment administrative fee of 2% per month (cumulative) will be charged on overdue amounts.
Billing schedule and key payment dates
- 1st installment due: 15 June.
- 2nd installment due: 15 November.
- If paying annually, the annual amount is payable by 15 June.
- Late payment administrative fee: 2% per month cumulative on overdue balances.
Deposit and refund information
- Deposit: RMB 5,000 required to secure a student's place; payable once for each student. The deposit is refundable when the student leaves the school permanently, less any deductions in accordance with school and academic policies.
- Deposit refund condition: the deposit will be refunded in full if written notification of intention to withdraw is received by the Admissions Office on or before 1 June; after that date the deposit will not be refunded.
- Tuition refunds for early termination (prorated): refundable percentage of annual tuition depends on the month termination is effective. The stated refund percentages are: Aug 90%; Sep 70%; Oct 65%; Nov 55%; Dec 40%; Jan 30%; Feb 20%; Mar 0%; Apr 0% (later months show 0%). The refund percentage is calculated based on the date the school receives written notice of termination. For families who paid by installment (1st or 2nd installment), tuition paid by installment is non‑refundable in case of early termination. No refund is provided if normal operation is disrupted by force majeure.
Boarding fees
- No boarding fees are published or listed; there is no published boarding provision or boarding charge on the school's tuition and admissions fee information.
Other costs and mandatory items
- Devices: Students in Years 1–4 must own an iPad; students in Years 5–13 must own a MacBook. Devices can be purchased through the school or independently; families are responsible for these costs.
- Field trips and co‑curricular activities: the tuition fee covers participation in the majority of field trips and co‑curricular activities; a small number of activities and trips incur nominal additional charges. Additional academic activities or operational services may be charged with notice.
- Uniforms and a specific uniform fee are not listed in the school's published fees; any uniform purchase costs would be an additional out‑of‑pocket expense for families.
Payment methods and banking details
- Accepted payment method: bank transfer (parents should quote the student ID on transfer and the school payment notice number).
- Bank details on file for transfers:
- Bank's Name: Bank of China, Shaanxi Branch, Gao Xin Keji Sub‑Branch, Xi'an.
- Account name: Xi'an Hanova International School.
- Account No. (RMB): 1032 3865 8992.
- Account No. (USD): 1028 3969 3464.
- Account No. (EURO): 1020 3969 4648.
- Bank code: 1047 9100 3036.
- SWIFT code: BKCHCNBJ620.