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British Curriculum International Schools in Hangzhou, China

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About international schools in Hangzhou, China

British-curriculum international schools in Hangzhou typically follow the English National Curriculum in primary years and move into Cambridge IGCSEs and A-Level pathways in secondary, with several campuses running bilingual or hybrid programmes that combine British courses with Chinese curriculum elements. Instruction is usually delivered in English, while Mandarin is offered as a core language and many schools provide stronger bilingual options or extra-curricular Mandarin support for non-native speakers. Published fee schedules in the city show significant variation by age and provider - public fee documents for British-style campuses in Hangzhou list lower primary/early-years tuition in the region of roughly RMB 90,000 - 140,000 per year and senior secondary fees that can exceed RMB 300,000, with additional one-off resource charges, bus, meal and uniform costs. Admissions are centred on a September intake, use online application portals with assessments and family interviews, and some schools operate rolling or mid-year entry if places are available; families should check each school’s eligibility rules (many accept children of foreign passport-holders and residents of Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan) and prepare passport, visa and recent school-report documentation before applying.

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At a glance 8 schools · avg fee RMB 161,472
Schools listed
8
Curricula
13
Average annual fee
RMB 161,472
Fee range
RMB 61,600 – 335,950
Most common curriculum
Cambridge A Levels (8 schools)
Average school size
552 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Hangzhou Entel Foreign Language School
Oldest
Hangzhou Foreign Languages School (1964)
With boarding
6

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FAQs for China

What exactly is taught under the “British curriculum” in Hangzhou schools and how does it progress with age?
British-curriculum schools in Hangzhou generally use the English National Curriculum in primary years, progress to Cambridge IGCSEs in Years 10 - 11 and then offer a two-year A-Level Sixth Form in Years 12 - 13. Some schools adapt the sequence with local or international elements, and a few operate bilingual pathways that keep Chinese curriculum subjects alongside the British programme.
Will my child be taught in English or Chinese, and what Mandarin support is typical?
Most British-curriculum campuses teach core subjects in English and run Mandarin as a required language subject, with differentiated streams for native and non-native speakers; younger years often have more intensive bilingual or dual-language provision at some schools. Schools publish language policies and many offer additional Mandarin lessons, immersion activities and after-school language support for expatriate families.
How much should we budget for tuition and extra costs?
Tuition varies widely by school and year group; current published fee schedules in Hangzhou show annual tuition roughly from around RMB 90,000 in lower years to over RMB 300,000 for senior secondary at some British-curriculum campuses, and many schools charge separate application, resource (capital) fees, bus, lunch and uniform costs. Always check the school’s official fee schedule for the precise items included and whether published fees are per term or per year.
When should we apply and what does the admissions process usually involve?
The main intake for most British-curriculum schools is the start of the academic year in September, and admissions normally require an online application, payment of a non-refundable application fee, age-appropriate assessments or entrance tests and a family interview; some schools run waiting lists and accept mid-year admissions if space permits. Schools will state deadlines for term notice and withdrawal in their terms and conditions, so factor in time for document checks, assessments and any visa-related paperwork.
Can Chinese citizens apply to these international British schools in Hangzhou?
Eligibility rules vary: many international schools in mainland China restrict places to children of foreign passport-holders and to residents of Hong Kong, Macau or Taiwan, while some bilingual or joint-venture campuses may admit Chinese nationals under specified local permissions. Parents should confirm eligibility directly with the school before applying and be ready to supply passport/visa information and any local documentation the school requests.
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