Discover Hangzhou International School
Founded in 2002, HIS is an award-winning, non-profit international IB World School located in Hangzhou. Our diverse student body consists of over 950 children of foreign nationals from more than 50 nationalities. We offer both a rigorous academic curriculum and a well-rounded learning experience for students, from Early Years through Grade 12. Our mission is to provide international learners with opportunities to pursue academic and personal excellence within a caring community.
Facts about HIS
100% Qualified Teachers
50+ Student Nationalities
100+ Student Co-Curricular Activities
34 Average IB Score
65% Faculty carry a Masters Degree or Higher
25 Faculty Nationalities
1:9 Teacher - Student ratio
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Natalio Liares IV, Aquatics Coordinator
What an incredible weekend it was at the SSL Championships 2025! Our Hangzhou International School Dragons were amongst the medals as they put on a strong showing and closed out the SSL season in spectacular fashion, bringing home one gold, two silver, two bronze, and 18 other placements—and setting the pool on fire with their energy, drive, and undeniable Dragon pride.
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- Theater
Simon Ostheimer, Communications Manager
Hangzhou International School was proud to recently host the ISTA Drama Festival, from 17-20 April. With 60 students coming from Hangzhou, Nanjing International School and Canadian Academy, Kobe, from across Middle School and High School (Grades 6 to 10), it was an incredible cross-cultural experience shared across age groups.
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- Parents
PAFA (Parents and Friends Association)
On a beautiful, sunny April morning, we were delighted to recently welcome our Hangzhou International School parent and noted artist, Lucie Loosová, who shared her home-style Czech recipes at our monthly PAFA Kitchen event, held in the school kitchen.
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