China, Hangzhou
· Reviewed by Aziza Francienne · B2C Marketing Manager
Hangzhou Wickham International School is a private school located near Xixi Wetland, offering an International Baccalaureate (IB) framework as an IB candidate school. The school adopts the IB curriculum concept and blends the essence of Chinese and Western education with highly creative teaching practices. It provides a safe, supportive, and nourishing learning environment that fosters growth across students' emotional, expressive, communicative, autonomous, physical, intellectual, and character development. With 440 students and 68 teachers, the school aims for small-to-mid-sized classes to support individualized attention and collaborative inquiry. The IB-aligned program emphasizes inquiry-based learning, intercultural understanding, and holistic development while respecting local context. The campus location near a natural wetland offers potential for environmental awareness and outdoor learning. The school's approach integrates rigorous inquiry with values education, encouraging students to explore ideas, pursue responsible action, and build a foundation for lifelong learning as they move toward higher education and global citizenship today.