Hangzhou Zhejiang Education Guide 2019-2020

SCHOOL FEATURE
Hangzhou
International
School
杭 州 国 际 学 校
Founded in 2002, Hangzhou International
School (HIS) is an IB World School that offers the
expatriate community in Hangzhou an inclusive
international experience and curriculum (Early
Years to Grade 12) based on the International
Baccalaureate (IB) framework. HIS is the first
and only international school in Hangzhou that
is fully accredited by an international accrediting
association and authorised by the IB for all
three IB Programmes: PYP, MYP, and DP. The
school currently serves over 650+ students
(ages 2-18) from over 50 nationalities. HIS is
a member school of ECIS, ISA, SENIA, CISSA,
SISAC, EARCOS, and ACAMIS, which gives
students and faculty access to international
school sports leagues, cultural exchanges, and
professional development. As a community, HIS
administration, staff, parents, and students work
closely to achieve high levels of success for every
child. Graduates attend prestigious universities
throughout the world.
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Address
Website
Year Opened 2002
78 Dongxin Street, Binjiang District
Hangzhou, China 310053
杭 州 市 滨 江 区 东 信 大 道 78 号
www.his-china.org
Programme Early Years I to Grade 12 (ages 2-18)
Number of
Students
Size of Teaching
Faculty
Student:
Teacher Ratio
Language of
Instruction
Curriculum
Curriculum
Synopsis
School Meals
School Bus
Boarding Facilities
Term Dates
Outdoor Facilities
Campus
650+ students,
50+ nationalities represented
75+ with all teachers fully qualified with at least
five years full-time experience. More than 50% of
teachers hold Master or Doctoral degrees
9:1 Overall; 6:1 in Early Years; 8:1 in Pre-K and
Kindergarten; in addition one assistant per grade level
in Grades 1-5 and for specialist programs Grades 1-12
English medium of instruction with Mandarin
(beginner to native levels), French, Spanish, and
Mother Tongue additional programs
IB World School: PYP, MYP and IB DP for university
preparation
International curriculum authorised by the
International Baccalaureate (IB). IB Continuum of
Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years
Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP).
Strong emphasis on creativity, innovation, activity,
and service
Western, Asian, non-pork, non-beef, and vegetarian
options available daily (included in tuition Early
Years to Grade 12)
School bus transportation available throughout
Hangzhou
None
Semester 1: August to December
Semester 2: January to June
FIFA-certified pitch & 60m track, two playgrounds,
mini-pitch, indoor ball room, ECE mud kitchens,
exploration and discovery playgrounds, and
rubberised bicycle path
Indoor gym, dance room, fitness centre, nurse clinic,
music and editing rooms, cafeteria, auditorium,
library, tech lab, maker’s space design centre, STEAM
rooms, visual art rooms, science labs, and spacious
classrooms. All indoor learning spaces equipped
with air filtration systems
Tuition Fees HIS annual tuition fees (Due dates: Jun 1, Dec 1)
Early Years I (half-day): ¥120,000
Early Years I/II and Pre-Kindergarten (full day):
¥147,500
Kindergarten – Grade 5: ¥182,500;
Grade 6-12: ¥205,000
Note: School fees include daily lunch at school
(full-day students) and one ‘startup’ set of the
school uniform, use of school-loaned technology
(see our technology use guidelines online for further
information) and compulsory program field trip fees.
Other Fees
Admission
Procedures
Admission Contact
Application Fee/ One-time Capital Fee/ One-time
ESOL Fee/ Optional Bus Transportation
Visit www.his-china.org/join/apply-online
Tel: (+86 571) 8669 0045
E-mail: admissions@his-china.org
Andrea Stubbs
E-mail: astubbs@his-china.org
Website: www.his-china.org