Hangzhou Dipont School of Arts and Science vs Wellington College International Hangzhou

	H Hangzhou Dipont School of Arts and Science Hangzhou, China	W Wellington College International Hangzhou Hangzhou, China
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year RMB 138,000 - 228,000	Fees / year RMB 94,110 - 335,950
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 5 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational (boarding)	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Chinese National Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Pupils	Pupils 25	Pupils 330
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Mandarin	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2018	Opened 2018
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The school is in Hangzhou's Future Sci‑Tech City (Yuhang District), at No.1 Guowen Road — a newer tech and residential area whose campus is set amid landscaped areas (tea fields and bamboo are referenced on the site). Future Sci‑Tech City is served by Hangzhou metro lines and major roads, so the area has public-transport links to the city; check local metro maps for the nearest station to the campus.	Location Wellington College International Hangzhou is on Xue Zhi Road in Xiaoshan District (2399 Xue Zhi Road). The campus is a short walk from Zhixing Road metro station (Line 19) and is within easy drive of Xiaoshan International Airport and Hangzhou's main railway stations; the school's website notes journey times such as <10 minutes to the airport and about 30 minutes to West Lake.
Stages	Stages The school is organised into four main sections: a bilingual Kindergarten (ages about 3–6), Primary and Junior High (Grades 1–9, roughly ages 7–15) and Senior High (Grades 10–12, ages ~16–18); the site also describes an International School provision covering ages 3–18.	Stages The school is organised into Primary (Years 1–6), Senior (Years 7–11, with Years 10–11 following IGCSE courses) and a Sixth Form for post-16 study (A Levels). The published age map and FAQs show admissions from Year 1 upward while the Senior/Sixth Form provision is being phased in as the school grows.
School type	School type The school is co‑educational and operates a mixed Chinese/international provision (Chinese national curriculum elements integrated with international programmes). Boarding accommodation is available and boarding is a central part of school life from Grade 7 upward.	School type Wellington Hangzhou is co‑educational. The campus operates primarily as a day school; recent school materials and news also refer to a growing boarding provision (boarding houses such as “Ming House” are mentioned), so boarding places are available to some pupils.
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Additional learning support	Additional learning support Pastoral care and a tutor/house system are highlighted as the main routes for supporting students' emotional, social and academic development; the school's pastoral leadership includes staff with experience supporting pupils with special needs. For specific additional‑learning‑needs (SEN) provision or assessments, the admissions team recommends direct contact so the school can describe individual arrangements.	Additional learning support The school provides pastoral care and a Learning Support provision: the pastoral/learning‑support model works with teachers, parents and, where needed, external specialists to support pupils with additional needs. Job listings and third‑party school profiles also show that the school employs learning‑support staff. For specific assessments or individual plans, contact admissions or the school's Learning Support team.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation The school was founded through a partnership between Dipont Education, China's RDFZ Group and King's College School, Wimbledon (UK), so it has both Chinese and British institutional links.	Country affiliation Wellington College International Hangzhou is part of the Wellington College Education (China) family and the wider Wellington family of schools (a network with historical roots in the UK Wellington College). The school operates under the Wellington College Education (China) group.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation The school does not present a religious affiliation on its website; its published materials describe a secular, bilingual/international educational programme.	Religious affiliation There is no formal religious affiliation listed on the school's website for the Hangzhou campus.
School day structure	School day structure The daily timetable differs by section (kindergarten, primary/junior, senior) and teaching is organised around those sections with bilingual/co‑taught lessons described for early years and primary. The website does not publish a single, fixed start‑and‑finish time for all sections; parents should request the exact daily schedule for the relevant age group from admissions.	School day structure Published information indicates the school day begins in the early morning (around 08:00–08:30 is given in publicly available profiles) and that dismissal times differ by phase: the school has separate finish times for Primary and Senior pupils (examples reported include primary departures around 15:50 and junior/senior departures around 16:15). Parents should confirm exact daily start/finish times with Admissions for the current term.
Bus service details	Bus service details The school has operated dedicated school‑bus routes (a news post noted eight routes when they were introduced) and has previously described careful route and safety planning; however the website does not list current routes or the carrier. Parents should contact admissions for up‑to‑date route maps, pickup points, seat availability and any transport fees.	Bus service details The school runs a daily school‑bus network with a local, licensed operator; routes are split between Primary and Senior services. Recent school pages and FAQs state there are around 24–25 routes covering roughly 70–80 pickup points across Hangzhou, buses are staffed with a bus monitor for pupil safety, and routes are planned/approved each summer (registration is managed through the school system). Parents receive route details once registration is confirmed and should consult the school for current stops and fees.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fees - The school's published admissions material shows no separate non‑refundable application or registration fee for entry; registration/application fee is listed as "none" in the school's admissions summary. Tuition fees by year group (detailed) - Bilingual /义务教育 (listed per semester): - Primary (elementary): RMB 78,000 per semester (RMB 156,000 per year). - Junior middle (初中): RMB 88,000 per semester (RMB 176,000 per year). - KCS / 肯思外籍人员子女学校 (listed per year): - Kindergarten: RMB 138,000 per year. - Primary (外籍小学): RMB 188,000 per year. - Junior middle (外籍初中): RMB 208,000 per year. - High school (外籍高中 / A‑Level): RMB 228,000 per year. Billing schedule and payment terms - For the bilingual/义务教育 track the school publishes fees on a per‑semester basis (the posted figures are semester amounts). For the external/外籍人员子女 programme the school publishes annual tuition figures. The school's formal fee documents and admissions brochure present fees in those units. Boarding fees (where applicable) - For the义务教育 boarding options: RMB 6,300 per semester for 5‑day boarding and RMB 9,450 per semester for 7‑day boarding (equivalent to RMB 12,600 or RMB 18,900 per year respectively). - For the外籍人员子女 school, published materials indicate boarding is available from Grade 7 up (example: four‑person room fees reported at about RMB 12,600 per year in school summaries). Other costs and typical extras - Uniforms: full‑set uniform costs are published in school summaries in the range of about RMB 4,079–5,009. - Meals and daily catering: reported meal costs vary by age/choice; published ranges used in school summaries are approximately RMB 28–80 per meal/day depending on year and service. Additional items (textbooks, exam fees, specific international examination fees, co‑curricular activity fees, transport) are charged separately. Refund information - The school's publicly posted admissions pages and the downloadable fee/招生 materials do not publish a detailed, line‑by‑line refund policy in the admissions summary; specific refund or cancellation terms are not listed in those public fee statements. Fee payment options - The publicly posted admissions pages and fee brochure list fees and billing units but do not specify detailed payment channels (e.g., exact bank account, online payment, card acceptance) within the admissions summary; payment channels are handled via the school's admissions/payment portal and official fee documentation.	Fee details Application and one‑time fees - Application fee: [RMB 2,000]. The application fee is non‑refundable and applies to the initial application year. - Resource (acceptance/deposit) fee: [RMB 18,000]. This is payable on acceptance and is refundable after return of school property and deduction of any costs for damage or outstanding fees; if one full term's written notice is not given on withdrawal, the resource fee may be used as a deduction against tuition and not refunded. Tuition fees — annual and term breakdown (2025–26 schedule) Note: tuition is charged by year band. The school's published 2025–26 fee schedule lists annual and term (Michaelmas, Lent, Summer) amounts for each band as follows. - Years 1–6 (Annual): [RMB 298,750]. - Michaelmas term: [RMB 105,820]. - Lent term: [RMB 98,650]. - Summer term: [RMB 94,110]. - (These term amounts total the annual sum as shown in the fee schedule.) - Years 7–10 (Annual): [RMB 313,180]. - Michaelmas term: [RMB 131,540]. - Lent term: [RMB 105,820]. - Summer term: [RMB 76,?]. - (Tuition for Years 7–10 is billed in the three standard terms; the exact term‑by‑term figures are set out in the school's bilingual fee schedule.) - Years 11–13 (Annual): [RMB 335,950]. - Michaelmas term: [RMB 141,100]. - Lent term: [RMB 131,540]. - Summer term: [RMB 125,470]. - (Sixth‑form / upper‑years tuition is published by term where applicable; the full schedule lists the term breakdown.) Billing schedule and payment terms - Billing cycle: tuition is billed per term (Michaelmas, Lent, Summer) with an annual fee shown for each year band; parents may pay per term or as otherwise agreed with the Finance Office. Once tuition fees are received, an official VAT fapiao (invoice/receipt) will be issued within two months after the school term starts. - Notice for withdrawal and fees in lieu: one full term's written notice is required. If a parent wishes to withdraw at the end of the Summer Term, notice must be submitted by 1 April; to withdraw at the end of Michaelmas Term, notice must be submitted by 15 September; to withdraw at the end of Lent Term, notice must be submitted by 15 January. If a full term's written notice is not given, one term's fees in lieu of notice are payable. Boarding - Boarding is not listed in the school's fee schedule for Wellington College International Hangzhou; no boarding fee is published in the 2025–26 bilingual fee schedule. Other costs and optional services - College bus service (optional): [RMB 22,660] per year. Annual payment attracts a 5% discount compared with termly payments; the bus fee is generally non‑refundable for the remainder of the term once the bus service has commenced. Termly figures and route lists are published by the school. - Meal (canteen) fees: lunch is provided by an external caterer and lunch fees are collected directly by that provider (they issue the fapiao). Sample meal prices shown in the schedule vary by year group and service type (set meal / a‑la‑carte); typical ranges shown are approximately [RMB 25–45] per meal depending on year group and meal choice. All pupils are required to take school lunches except for approved exceptions. - Uniforms: a full set of school uniform is approximately [RMB 3,500] (items may be purchased separately from the school's uniform provider; the supplier issues fapiao for uniform purchases). - Individual music tuition and voluntary trips/events: these are charged separately. The tuition fee does not include individual instrumental lessons or voluntary trips. Refund information and related terms - Application fee: non‑refundable. - Resource fee: refundable after the return of College property and deduction of any reimbursement for damage and any outstanding tuition fees. If parents fail to give one full term's written notice on withdrawal, the resource fee may be used as a deduction against tuition and will not be refunded. The resource fee is retained by the College until property is returned in satisfactory condition. - Bus fee: generally non‑refundable for the remainder of the term once the school bus service has commenced. - Fees in lieu: if a parent does not provide the required notice period for withdrawal, one full term's tuition (at the rate applicable to the next term) is payable in lieu of notice. Fee payment options and invoicing - Invoicing and fapiao: once tuition fees are received the school issues an official VAT fapiao (issued to the child or the name of the payer; corporate payments are invoiced in the name of the company). The Finance Office will send an electronic fapiao/receipt to the payer's reserved email address. The resource fee is refundable and therefore no fapiao is issued for it. - Payment methods: the fee schedule and finance office handle fee collection and record‑keeping; payments by corporate remittance are accommodated (fapiao are issued to corporations when payment is made by a corporate account). The school's Admissions / Finance teams can provide the school bank details and the accepted methods (bank transfer and corporate payment facilities are used in practice). If you need the exact per‑term figures presented in a different layout, the school's bilingual fee schedule contains the full term‑by‑term table for each year band; the figures above follow the published 2025–26 schedule.
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Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements Boarding follows an international model with boarding houses fully integrated into school life. A mix of local and expatriate staff provides supervision and pastoral support; new boarders are paired with existing boarders to help them settle, and bedrooms are allocated by age with rotating roommates to avoid isolation. Housemasters and housemistresses are Chinese-speaking and can be contacted by email or phone; the boarding staff maintain open dialogue with parents when issues arise.	Boarding arrangements Boarding is offered at the Hangzhou campus in Ming House. The community notes that boarding is growing, with boarders living in Ming House and forming a close, supportive boarding community.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement The school has a mandatory uniform policy. The uniform differs for winter and summer. Plain black shoes are required for the regular uniform; plain sports shoes are allowed for PE. The uniform shop is located west of Building A and operates on weekdays during term time (8:00–16:30). An online uniform shop is available using invitation code 1263; uniform vendor does not provide shoes.
Food options	Food options The dining program provides safe and nutritionally rich meals. Weekly meal plans are published for kindergarten through high school to show menus and ingredients.	Food options Catering is provided by Sodexo Group. Menus include daily Chinese, Western and other options such as Italian, with a nut-free environment. Day pupils pay around RMB 3,000 per semester for meals; boarding pupils around RMB 7,500 per semester. All pupils eat school lunches unless exempt for religious or medical reasons. The student ID card doubles as a canteen card, and top-ups are possible via WeChat. A food committee includes parent and staff representatives to feedback to Sodexo.
House system	House system The house system is the pastoral hub of the school. It fosters a cohesive, English-speaking community where international and Chinese pupils meet regularly and participate in house activities. It delivers pastoral care, builds house spirit, and connects to co-curricular events with balanced emphasis on sport, service, culture and academics.	House system The House System includes The Hardinge, The Raglan, The Murray, The Benson and The Combermere.
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership Hangzhou Dipont School of Arts and Science was founded through a partnership among RDFZ King's Hangzhou, The High School Affiliated to Renmin University of China, and King's College School, Wimbledon. It operates within the Dipont Education network as a Dipont Education Independent school.	Governance and ownership The school is governed within Wellington College Education (China) (WCEC) with a three-tier structure: the WCEC Executive Board, School Affairs Boards, and sub-committees (Academic, Facilities and Services, Finance and HR, Safeguarding). The governance framework involves governance input from both Wellington College in the UK and WCEC, and the school has COBIS Beacon School recognition for governance practices.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Hangzhou Dipont School of Arts and Science operates a bilingual model: it delivers the Chinese National Curriculum integrated with international methodology for Grades 1–9 and a parallel International School that follows the English National Curriculum in primary and Key Stage 3. Kindergarten (ages 3–6) is an activities-based bilingual programme organised around seven curriculum strands (communication, physical, social-emotional, science, mathematics, cultural studies and creative arts) to prepare children for Grade 1. In the international secondary pathway, pupils choose Cambridge IGCSE subjects from Year/Grade 10 (compulsory English, Mandarin and mathematics plus sciences, humanities and an aesthetic) and then progress to Cambridge International AS and A‑level courses in the sixth form/Grades 11–12. Chinese‑stream students complete the compulsory Chinese curriculum through Grade 9 and may transfer into the International Curriculum Centre, where targeted English development supports access to CIE A‑levels. Across all stages the school uses mixed teams of Chinese and international teachers, increasing specialist subject teaching from upper elementary and using project‑based, co‑teaching and co‑curricular/pastoral programmes to support student development.	Curriculum details The school follows an English-style curriculum across stages: Primary School is based on the English national curriculum and includes English, mathematics, sciences, the arts, Chinese and personal and social development. In Senior School, Years 7–9 follow the English national curriculum (Key Stage 3) with specialist subject teaching and practical work in science, design & technology, ICT and art. Pupils in Years 10–11 study a two-year IGCSE programme, with core examined subjects of Mathematics, English, Chinese and Science alongside optional humanities, the arts, PE and additional languages. The Sixth Form (ages 16–18) offers the A Level (Advanced Level) programme in which students typically specialise in three subjects over two years as preparation for university. The school integrates international themes across the curriculum and provides formal university‑preparation and guidance from around age 14.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The school's Pastoral Care page states that pastoral care supports pupils' emotional, social and academic development and that tutors (both international and Chinese) provide daily points of personal contact for every student. It describes a tutor system, a house system and boarding pastoral support (heads of house, year leaders and tutors) as the main pastoral structures. The Approach to Learning page lists pastoral work alongside academic and co‑curricular systems as core to pupil development. The co‑curricular programme and inter‑house activities are described as ways to build relationships and a sense of belonging across the school.	Social & emotional learning Wellington College International Hangzhou teaches wellbeing as a formal, compulsory subject—introduced across the Wellington family in 2006—and describes the curriculum as a positive-education programme that teaches pupils the skills to ‘flourish' (health, relationships, living in the wider world). Lessons draw on PSHE-style material and positive-education principles and are designed to build resilience, character and interpersonal skills. Pastoral provision notes that, in Years 1–9, class teachers and tutors deliver the wellbeing programme as part of routine pastoral care. The school also states that wellbeing is supported by additional services such as counselling, mentoring and coaching. These descriptions are presented on the school's wellbeing and pastoral pages.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) support on its website. A search of the school site and the academic/pastoral pages does not reveal a dedicated 'SEN' or 'Learning Support' page or published description of specific SEN provision. For families with specific SEN queries the school's admissions contact details are provided on the site for direct enquiry.	Special educational needs (SEN) The school's published material notes the presence of special educational needs officers and other inclusion-related staff and states that there is a named Director of Pupil Support on the teaching team. However, the website does not set out a detailed list of the specific types of special educational needs it can support, nor does it describe the campus as a specialist SEN institution. For further detail on individual pupil needs and formal SEN pathways you would need to contact the college directly.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The school's published information shows bilingual provision in early years and elementary classes: kindergarten and lower grades operate with paired Chinese and international teachers to develop both English and Chinese language skills. The International School section states that IGCSE pupils take 'English as a first or second language' and that all students study Mandarin at an appropriate level. The site also notes a substantial proportion of English‑speaking foreign faculty, which the school presents as part of its bilingual/international staffing model. The website does not, however, describe a separate targeted EAL programme or named EAL specialists in a dedicated page.	English as an additional language Wellington College Hangzhou offers English as an examinable subject (reported IGCSE/A‑Level EAL results are published on the site) and the school's staff pages and news items highlight teachers with specific EAL experience and leadership. The website therefore shows EAL as part of the curriculum offer and that staff with EAL expertise are on the team. The public pages do not, however, provide a detailed description of a discrete, school-wide EAL support programme (for example entry-level ‘New to English' pathways or specific EAL intervention tiers). For programme-level details, the school asks enquirers to contact them directly.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing The Pastoral Care page emphasises that 'happy, healthy pupils are far more likely to do well' and describes tutors and the pastoral team as the primary support for pupils' emotional and social development. The Boarding Life page states that looking after students' emotional and mental health is central to good pastoral care and describes regular tutor contact and residential staff support for boarders. The school's senior‑leadership listings include a Head of Pastoral Care (named) and the Vice Principal's biography references involvement in creating a multi‑year counselling programme within Dipont centres, indicating leadership experience in counselling provision. The site does not publish a standalone mental‑health policy or a public list of in‑school counselling staff on its public pages.	Mental wellbeing The school describes wellbeing as an essential, curriculum-based element intended to develop emotional resilience and life skills; the wellbeing page explains the programme's aims and core themes (health and wellbeing, relationships, living in the wider world). The pastoral page and school news also state that pupils can access counselling, mentoring, coaching and links to external mental-health professionals as required. The school reports regular wellbeing teaching time and formative monitoring (for example teacher check-ins and wellbeing assessments) as part of its approach. For individual or clinical mental-health support arrangements the website indicates the school works with in-house and external specialists and advises contacting the college for specifics.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding The Pastoral Care page states that the school has 'robust safeguarding policies and procedures' and that pastoral care permeates all aspects of school life, with every member of staff taking part in the programme. The site names pastoral structures responsible for student welfare: tutors, heads of house, year leaders, the boarding team and a Head of Pastoral Care. The school presents safeguarding as integral to its pastoral approach but does not publish a full safeguarding or child‑protection policy document on the public site. For explicit policy text or named safeguarding officer details the site directs enquiries via the school's contact information.	Safeguarding The school states it operates a comprehensive Child Safeguarding Programme embedded across operations, with staff trained to identify pupils who may require support and to respond appropriately. The site specifies there is a trained team of Designated Safeguarding Leads who are the primary contacts for safeguarding matters, and that new staff undergo enhanced pre-employment checks (identity, criminal background, qualification and employment checks). The published safeguarding statement emphasises the college's commitment to child welfare and the expectation that staff uphold safeguarding standards. For the full safeguarding policies and contact details of the designated leads the website directs readers to the school's safeguarding page or to contact the college.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The campus is located in Future Sci-Tech City in the Yuhang District of Hangzhou, designed to integrate local scenery and culture. It is a safe, forward-thinking international campus with a range of state-of-the-art facilities. The school features a multi-purpose auditorium, a sports complex, a 50-metre Olympic-size indoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and boarding facilities. Classrooms have interactive whiteboards, laboratories for all relevant subjects and learning needs, and libraries; an indoor multisport complex includes basketball and volleyball courts. The performing arts auditorium is equipped with advanced sound and lighting and can host audiences of up to 780, and a PM2.5 ventilation system maintains air quality. Boarding accommodation includes rooms for two or four students and common rooms.	Facilities overview The campus covers over 74,000 square metres and features custom-built, state-of-the-art facilities for academic and co-curricular life. The Reading Corner Library provides over 2,000 books for younger pupils, while a second-floor library houses around 6,000 books and offers inter-library loans and an eLibrary. The Performing Arts Centre includes a 560-seat Grand Theatre, a Black Box studio and dance spaces. The Sixth Form Centre provides dedicated study space adjacent to the Grand Theatre, and specialist classrooms support science, design and technology and art. A tennis court sits on the top floor, and the campus includes extensive indoor and outdoor sport facilities.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The campus includes an Olympic-size 50-metre indoor swimming pool and a 400-metre Athletics track with floodlights. It has an indoor multisport complex with basketball and volleyball courts and a fitness centre. There are two floodlit tennis courts available for training and matches.	Sports facilities The sports facilities include a sports hall, gym, football pitch and a 400-metre all-weather track. There are basketball and badminton courts, and two swimming pools, including a 25-metre, six-lane competition pool. The tennis court is located on the top floor. The external sports field features a 400m track, an 11-a-side football pitch, two basketball courts, floodlights and a stadium with long jump and shot put facilities. The indoor gym on the second floor provides ten badminton courts, three basketball courts, one handball court and one volleyball court.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards. Laboratories exist for all relevant subjects and learning needs. Libraries support study and research. The campus serves programmes across Kindergarten to Senior High, serving ages 2 to 18.	Academic facilities Specialist classrooms include science laboratories designed to blend theoretical and practical work. The Design and Technology room offers state-of-the-art facilities for 3D printing and art projects. The library system comprises the Reading Corner Library (over 2,000 books) and a second-floor library (around 6,000 books), with inter-library loans and an eLibrary. Pupils have access to the latest technology, including iPads and an ICT Mac suite. Science lessons take place in dedicated science labs from Year 6 onwards.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities The co-curricular programme includes performing arts (music, drama and dance) with timetabled lessons, clubs and house competitions. All pupils participate in weekly sporting activities, with additional training for those representing the school. A service programme teaches pupils to support others and benefit society. Academic extension activities provide challenges beyond the core curriculum. The STEAM programme nurtures creativity, problem-solving and interdisciplinary thinking through hands-on projects in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics.	Extra curricular facilities The Performing Arts Centre supports music, drama and dance, with dedicated practice rooms, a dance studio, a Black Box theatre and a 560-seat theatre. Dance studios are used for co-curricular activities and school productions. The Dukebox Studio operates as a campus radio station. The co-curricular programme includes music, theatre productions and other arts opportunities, as well as sport and other activities. The Wellington Academy Programme provides paid extra-curricular courses in sports, performing arts, academics and languages; initial offerings include English, French, swimming, synchronized swimming, mad science, lego, boxing, football and floorball.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History The school was established through a cooperative partnership involving The High School Affiliated to Renmin University of China (RDFZ), King's College School, Wimbledon, and Dipont Education, with local government support noted in its founding materials. It opened in September 2018 under the name RDFZ King's College School Hangzhou. In response to national regulations on private school naming, the school's name was officially changed to Hangzhou Dipont School of Arts and Science in August 2022. Dipont Education remains involved in school management and operational support under the cooperative school-running model.	History Wellington College International Hangzhou opened in 2018 and is part of the Wellington College Education network. The school operates within Wellington College Education (China) (WCEC), a group that oversees a family of Wellington schools and uses a multi-layered governance model (WCEC Executive Board plus School Affairs Boards and sub-committees). WCEC's expansion in China began with Wellington College International Tianjin in 2011 and continued with additional schools, including the Hangzhou campus in 2018. The school's governance structure and relationships to the wider Wellington network are described on the college website.
Community	Community The campus is bilingual and multicultural, staffed by a mix of local and international teachers (the site reports roughly 270 faculty with a high ratio of Chinese to foreign teachers). The school publishes a regular programme of cultural and community events — examples on the site include Mid‑Autumn Festival celebrations, an annual musical (for example a December production of Aladdin), Model United Nations participation and an International Friendship Day — alongside scheduled open days and admissions info sessions. Boarding provision, a wide co‑curricular offer (sports, performing arts and clubs) and regular pastoral activities are described as central to student life and community cohesion.	Community The school community includes an organised parents-and-staff group called Friends of Wellington (FOW) that meets regularly and helps connect families, staff and school leadership. FOW runs social and cultural activities listed on the site, including an International Food Fair, Winter Fair, Summer Festival, shopping trips and evening events for parents, and it works with the school on charitable activities that involve pupils. The school presents FOW as a central element of campus life and provides a contact route for parents who want to join or learn more.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association Parental involvement at the school is organised around meetings, workshops and class parent committees rather than a single, prominently labelled international-style PTA. The website lists parent-focused activities such as info sessions and a “Parents Academy” (家长学院) offering workshops for families on topics like developing children's autonomy. Parents serve as volunteers at large events (the school describes a parent support group helping with catering, site preparation and supervision at International Friendship Day). Reports on the site also show parent committee members (家委) working with teachers on visits and projects — for example a joint visit of around 20 parent representatives and staff to a local university. Open days, admissions briefings and university visitor events further create structured opportunities for parent–school interaction; these are coordinated by the school and by class-level parent groups.	Parent teacher association Friends of Wellington (FOW) serves as the school's parent–teacher association, representing parents, teachers and other members of the Wellington community and meeting regularly to plan activities. The group organises named events such as the International Food Fair, Winter Fair and Summer Festival, coordinates shopping trips and parent evenings, and collaborates with the school on charitable programmes that give pupils opportunities for service. The website emphasises that FOW brings diversity to the school calendar and welcomes parents to take on roles large or small; a contact email (hz-fow@wellingtoncollege.cn) is provided for those interested in joining. The school's governance pages also note Maya Tarabay Schisano as a founding member and past Events Chair/Chair of FOW, illustrating FOW's established role in school life and events. For practical involvement and current schedules, parents are directed to contact the FOW email or the school.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The school operates as an independent international school in Hangzhou with a bilingual approach that combines international and Chinese education. It offers a four-section structure (Preschool/Kindergarten, Primary and Junior High, Senior High, and an International School) under a shared educational approach, supporting Chinese and expatriate students aged roughly 2–18. The faculty includes a substantial mix of Chinese and foreign teachers, with many holding long-tea years of experience and several from English-speaking countries.	Academic & intellectual The School Activities extend and challenge learning beyond the exam hall, offering a wide range of choices to support pupils' development. Examples include language learning, Lego projects, exploring dance styles, applying strategies in board games, testing fine motor skills, and composing musical scores. Educational trips, visiting speakers, and performances accompany the programme to broaden intellectual development.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative Performing and visual arts are integral to enrichment, with activities that include music, drama, dance and visual arts, as well as opportunities to compose musical scores. Performing Arts SAs include K-pop dance and orchestra. The Academy Programme provides arts courses and hands-on experiences led by skilled practitioners.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language The school maintains a multicultural and bilingual environment that enables students to be confident in two languages and to develop a global outlook. The International Secondary School follows the English National Curriculum with Mandarin, and students study Chinese to a level appropriate for their ability.	Cultural & language Language learning is a core part of enrichment, including courses in Spanish through the Wellington Academy Programme and other language activities. The Academy Programme provides cultural pursuits to develop language skills and cultural awareness.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies School Activities include language learning, Lego projects, exploring dance styles, board games, and developing fine motor skills, as well as opportunities to compose musical scores. Performing Arts SAs include K-pop dance and orchestra.
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Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional The Wellington Academy Programme provides coaching and mentorship from select partner organisations after school and in the evenings, offering courses in sports, language and cultural pursuits. This supports leadership development and the building of professional skills.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing The school has extensive sports facilities including a sports hall, football pitch, 400-metre all-weather track, basketball and badminton courts, and two swimming pools. Sports and wellbeing are central to the enrichment programme with activities after school and at weekends.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Chinese and English are the core languages taught. The compulsory Chinese curriculum is integrated with a bilingual academic, co-curricular and pastoral context, with a view toward international qualifications. A large portion of the teaching staff are English speakers from around the world, and 70% of foreign teachers come from English‑speaking countries.	Language provision Mandarin is taught as a core language subject, and English is a core subject in the senior years. The Primary School curriculum covers English, maths, sciences, arts, Mandarin and personal and social development through the IPC framework. In Years 7-9 the English National Curriculum with an international flavour is followed and pupils prepare for IGCSE examinations; in Years 10-11 core subjects are Mathematics, English and Chinese and Science with additional languages and options. The Sixth Form offers A Levels with three subjects over two years and university guidance beginning at age 14; Spanish is offered through the Wellington Academy Programme for nursery to secondary, using Lola y Leo textbooks.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The school operates a bilingual Chinese–English education across all sections (Kindergarten, Primary and Junior High, Senior High, International School). Instruction, co-curricular activities, and pastoral care occur in both languages, supporting two-language proficiency from age 2 through 18.	Bilingual teaching —
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Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards The school website does not show any awards that were explicitly given to the institution itself in the last five years (January 1, 2021–January 1, 2026). The site's news posts in that period primarily report student achievements, admissions offers and programme/activity news rather than institutional awards. Examples: a site post that summarises students' competition awards and another that lists university offers; these posts focus on student results rather than awards given to the school as an organisation.	Awards Awards and external recognitions (from the school's website) awarded to the school (or the Hangzhou campus) in the past five years: - COBIS Patron's Accredited membership with three Beacon Status awards (Governance, Values and Wellbeing) — awarded to Wellington College International Hangzhou as part of the COBIS accreditation process (August 2023); the Beacon Status awards recognise areas of outstanding practice identified in the COBIS report. - Silver Standard, Carnegie Centre of Excellence in Mental Health in Schools — Wellington College Education (China) – Hangzhou was awarded the Silver Standard in the Carnegie Centre's ‘Further Education Mental Health Award' (listed on the Wellington College Education (China) site); the award indicates an externally assessed standard for provision of mental health support in school settings. (2022). - Regional and national rankings in external school league tables and selections reported by the school: the Wellington College network page and the Hangzhou campus news note that the Hangzhou campus has been ranked among the leading international schools in Hangzhou and China by third‑party rankings (for example, the site reports that Wellington College International Hangzhou was listed as the top international school in Hangzhou and 30th overall in China on a national list, and that Wellington College Education (China) schools were recognised in Forbes China's annual selections). These items are published as external rankings on the school's website (2023–2025). If you'd like the exact source documents and dates for a particular ranking (Forbes, KingLead, Hurun etc.), I can extract those specific press items. Notes and caveats: - All entries above are taken from the school's own website and the Wellington College Education (China) site. Where the network site lists accreditations or awards, I have flagged which items are explicitly attributed to the Hangzhou campus on the publicly available pages. - I did not include awards listed on the site that were explicitly given to other named schools in the group (for example, Hiba Academy items) or to individual staff, since you asked only for awards given to the school itself. If you want a complete list of group‑level awards (network‑wide) or individual recognitions, I can prepare that as well with direct links to each item.
Accreditations	Accreditations - The High School Affiliated to Renmin University of China (RDFZ): A leading Chinese public high school and one of the school's founding partners; RDFZ is described on the site as an academic partner that contributes educational expertise, but this is a partnership affiliation rather than an institutional accreditation. - King's College School, Wimbledon (KCS): A UK independent school listed on the site as a founding partner that provides pedagogic influence and partnership support; again, this is a partnership relationship and not the same as formal accreditation by an international accreditation body. - Dipont Education: An education group that helps establish and operate international schools in China; the site identifies Dipont as a partner involved in school management and curriculum localisation rather than an external accreditor.	Accreditations Accreditations listed on the school's website (Wellington College International Hangzhou and the Wellington College Education (China) network): - COBIS (Council of British International Schools) — Wellington College International Hangzhou is a COBIS Patron's Accredited member; COBIS membership and accreditation indicate the school has been inspected against a UK/British-international set of standards for governance, safeguarding, teaching and school management. - A Level centre approval (Edexcel / A‑level certification) — the Wellington China site states that the Tianjin, Hangzhou and Nantong campuses are certified to offer A Level examinations; this means the Hangzhou campus is an authorised centre for UK A Level qualifications. - LAMDA (London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art) centre approval — the Wellington China accreditation information notes that Tianjin and Hangzhou campuses are certified to deliver LAMDA drama courses and examinations, which allows pupils to take recognised external drama qualifications on campus. Notes on other accreditations shown on the Wellington College Education (China) accreditation page: the network site also lists International Baccalaureate (IB), Council of International Schools (CIS), Cambridge Assessment (including Cambridge Assessment English), Pearson Edexcel approval, the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), FOBISIA and the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award as accreditations/authorisations associated with the Wellington College Education (China) group. The school site makes clear which items apply to specific campuses (for example, IB authorisation and CIS reaccreditation are referenced for the Shanghai campus), so parents should check the relevant campus pages for campus‑specific authorisations.
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Check grade availability and eligibility. Before you apply, confirm which year groups are open to Chinese and international students — the school's admissions page lists accepted grades for 2024–2025 (for example: Chinese students — all kindergarten levels, Grade 1, Grades 4–6, Grade 7 and Grade 10; international students — all kindergarten levels, Grades 1–11). Note that some places (especially for compulsory education years) are subject to local district rules, so confirm your child's eligibility if you rely on household registration (hukou) or a residence permit. 2. Prepare supporting documents and residency proof. The school's 2023 admission brochure describes the types of residency documentation used for local admissions (house purchase/property certificate, Yuhang district household registration, or a valid Zhejiang residence permit) and specific birth-date windows for kindergarten/Grade 1 cohorts; parents should have originals and certified copies ready for verification. If your child is transferring from another school, be prepared to provide previous school reports and any records required by the Admissions Office. Because district rules and required documents can change from year to year, check current requirements with Admissions before you submit materials. 3. Submit the online application. Applications are submitted through the school's online application portal (the site links to the Dipont application system); complete the online form and upload the requested documents (the portal will indicate what is needed). Save the application reference number and keep copies of what you upload — the Admissions team will use the portal to arrange the next steps. If you have trouble with the portal, use the admissions contact details on the school website to request support. 4. Assessment and verification stage. After the school receives a completed application and supporting documents, the Admissions Department arranges assessments and any on-site verification (the website notes that assessments will be arranged upon receipt of required documents). For compulsory-education years there are scheduled online registration and verification windows (the 2023 brochure shows specific registration and verification dates as examples), so expect time-bound steps in that process and confirm the current year's timeline with the school. Assessments commonly include age-appropriate academic checks and an interview/meet-and-greet, but check with Admissions for the exact assessment format for your child's year group. 5. Notification of results and offer. The school states it will communicate admissions decisions to parents once evaluations are complete; follow the instructions in the offer letter for next steps. Offers typically include information about tuition, payment deadlines, and any deposits or acceptance confirmations required — if the offer does not specify these, contact Admissions immediately to clarify the payment schedule and required paperwork. Keep copies of the offer and all payment receipts for your records. 6. Fees, payment and enrollment formalities. The public admissions page lists annual tuition banding (examples shown on the site: Kindergarten RMB138,000; Primary RMB188,000; Middle School RMB208,000; High School RMB228,000), and the 2023 brochure gives per-semester figures for certain years (for example, primary RMB78,000/semester; junior high RMB88,000/semester). Because fee schedules and payment terms can change, treat the website figures as indicative and confirm the current year's fees, payment deadlines, and refund/cancellation policy with Admissions before making any transfer. Use the contact details provided by the school to request the formal fee schedule and a copy of the enrolment contract. 7. Final enrolment, portals and onboarding. Once you accept an offer, follow the school's instructions for completing enrolment (medical forms, student data, boarding allocation if applicable) and for accessing parent/student portals (the site lists portals such as ManageBac and the school Engage/administration portals). If you plan for boarding, ask specifically about rooming arrangements, boarding fees, and pastoral care routines; if you plan for day attendance, confirm bus routes or drop-off procedures. If any step or document is unclear, use the Admissions email and phone numbers listed on the site to request step-by-step guidance.	Admissions 1. Initial enquiry and campus visit — Submit the online enquiry form (or request a Teams/telephone introduction if you are overseas) to arrange a private campus tour and an introduction to the College. The school asks families to use this meeting to see the campus, meet staff and confirm the College's approach; it is also an opportunity for the Admissions team to note any timing or eligibility issues. If you cannot visit in person, request a virtual tour or phone meeting through the Admissions office. 2. Create an OpenApply account and complete the application — All applications are submitted via OpenApply (the parent creates an OpenApply account and completes the application form). The application portal will generate a checklist of required documents and show fee items, so use that checklist to avoid delays. If you have already created an account, log back into your Parent Portal to continue. 3. Check eligibility before submitting — Wellington Hangzhou follows Chinese regulations for international schools: generally it accepts children of foreign personnel legally resident in China, residents of Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan legally in the province, and children of Chinese citizens legally resident outside China. Contact the Admissions team early if you are unsure whether your child meets those categories to avoid wasted application fees. The Admissions office can confirm eligibility by phone or email. 4. Assemble and upload the required documents — Typical required documents are listed in the OpenApply checklist and include the child's passport, visa (if applicable), birth certificate, parents' identity documents and visas (if applicable), and academic records from the previous two years. Make sure official school reports are translated into English if they are not already, and upload clear scans to OpenApply; incomplete documentation can delay processing. The portal shows which documents are mandatory for your child's year group. 5. Pay the application fee — A non‑refundable application fee of RMB 2,000 is required when you submit the documents through OpenApply. Confirm payment instructions and receipt in the OpenApply portal; keep the payment confirmation as part of your records. Check the portal for any other one‑time charges that may apply for the first year. 6. Admissions assessment scheduling — After the application is complete the Admissions team will arrange assessments. For applicants to Years 3 and above the school normally requires a 90‑minute online assessment plus a 30‑minute English writing task, and a 30–45 minute family interview (one parent should attend); Applicants to Years 1 and 2 are usually required only to attend a family interview. The school prefers in‑person testing on campus where possible but can arrange online assessments and interviews for families outside Zhejiang Province. 7. Specialist trials, auditions or additional checks (where relevant) — If your child is applying for sports‑ or music‑focused scholarships or places, be prepared for trials, auditions or department reviews as part of the selection process. The Admissions or relevant department will run the preliminary review and invite candidates for assessment days or auditions as required. If your child has specific learning support needs, notify Admissions early so the College can plan appropriate assessments or adjustments. 8. Offer, acceptance and next steps — If your application is successful you will receive a formal offer and instructions on deposits, acceptance deadlines and the enrolment contract. The school publishes a bilingual fee schedule and detailed tuition policy (downloadable from the website) that explains one‑time and recurring charges; review that document before you sign the acceptance paperwork. If a place is not immediately available, follow the Admissions team's guidance about whether you may be placed on a waiting list or kept on the rolling admissions register.
Scholarships	Scholarships The school's public pages do not present a dedicated, published scholarship programme for incoming students at the Hangzhou campus. The site does report students receiving sizeable scholarships from external universities at graduation (news posts note aggregate university scholarship amounts received by graduates), but that is different from an internal school scholarship policy. Dipont group schools in other cities have explicit internal scholarship schemes (for example, the Wuxi Dipont admissions pages describe scholarships available for G3+ and other merit awards), which shows that scholarship practice can vary by campus — however, Hangzhou's site does not currently list specific internal scholarships or a formal application process. If you are interested in merit or financial-award opportunities at Hangzhou Dipont, ask Admissions directly (admissions@rkcshz.cn or the phone numbers on the website) for the most up-to-date information and for eligibility criteria, deadlines, and whether any need-based or performance-based awards are available in the forthcoming intake.	Scholarships Wellington College International Hangzhou runs a scholarship programme that includes Academic, Arts and Sports awards. Scholarship applications require completion of the standard admissions process and then a department‑led review; shortlisted candidates are invited to an assessment day, audition or trial and a panel interview as part of selection. The School's scholarship pages indicate awards can include significant fee reductions (examples on school notices have referenced up to 50% and in some communications up to 100% for specific candidates and year groups) and awards are reviewed annually for continuation. There is a published application deadline on the scholarship page (for the scholarship cycle shown on the site this is listed as 31 December 2025) and the Admissions team can explain eligibility criteria, the exact value of awards for your child's year group, and whether the scholarship is means‑tested or merit‑based. For the most current programme details and how to apply, contact admissions.wcih@wellingtoncollege.cn or consult the School's Scholarship and News pages; the school also advises contacting Admissions for up‑to‑date information about available awards and deadlines.
Waitlist	Waitlist The school's public admissions pages do not use the word “waitlist,” but the 2023 admissions brochure describes participation in the district's computer-based allocation and supplementary-enrolment procedures for private schools (for example: online registration for supplementary enrollment and computer-based allocation steps are shown for primary and junior-high entry). This indicates that for some year groups the school works within district allocation systems and may have a process for supplementary intake when initial places are full, rather than a separate open-ended waitlist. For international or independent places (outside the district allocation windows) the Admissions Office handles offers directly; the website does not publish a formal waitlist policy for those cases, so families who want to know whether the school will hold a place or run a wait pool should contact Admissions and ask how vacancies are handled for the cohort of interest.	Waitlist Wellington College International Hangzhou operates a rolling admissions process and, according to independent school listings, some year groups do maintain waiting lists when places are full. The school's website describes a continuous OpenApply process rather than a single annual deadline, so availability can change through the year; if a place is not immediately available the Admissions team will advise whether your child can be placed on a waiting list or remain on the rolling register. Because the school's published pages do not give a detailed public waitlist policy, contact Admissions directly to confirm how the waiting list is managed (priority order, how long an application remains active, whether periodic updates are needed) for the specific year group you are applying to.
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