Co-curricular Activities

WHY CHOOSE A CCA?
 

LEARNING FROM PEERS

Over 70% of HIS students opt-in for a CCA. CCAs bring together students with similar interests, and provides them with an opportunity to learn from one other. Being grouped with peers of different ages and grade levels helps to build friendships and improve emotional and social skills.

BUILDING FUTURE LEADERS

CCAs prepare students for the future with a wide range of skills that are transferable to any career path. Our West Lake MUN program nurtures public speaking, collaboration, and creative problem-solving skills. This can help students go on to careers in advocacy, social justice, and international law. Similarly, our athletic CCAs can ignite a passion and pathway into a professional sporting career.

HIS is proud to be part of a larger network of associations including HISAC, SISAC, and ACAMIS to allow students opportunities in other cities and countries. Throughout the school year, students start at domestic competitions, leading up to international tournaments building confidence and skills along the way.

IMPACT ON ACADEMIC RESULTS

Our IB results show a positive correlation between CCAs and high academic grades. In the last five years, the top scoring IB student has always been a single or multiple sport athlete, with final scores ranging from 42-44.

In addition, faculty overall report low incidence of behavior issues, a testament to our holistic approach to learning on positive behavior and community spirit.

MORE THAN 100+ OFFERINGS

Hangzhou International School offers more than 100 Co-curricular Activities (CCAs) to all students from Kindergarten to Grade 12. This includes a diverse range of offerings, including rowing, cooking, yoga, chess, aerial dance, robotics, football, lifeguard training, ballet, drone club, taekwondo, basketball, podcasting, debating, golf, coding and much more.

The Co-curricular program allows students to develop talents in an environment that promotes the growth of leadership and communication skills all while being hands-on and engaging.

CCA Dates 2025-2026

All registrations received during the registration periods will be given equal consideration, irrespective of when the registration is submitted.

Registrations made after this period may not be accepted, and will be accepted subject to availability of places in CCA groups.