Admissions

Thank you for your interest in Hangzhou International School!

HIS is a truly unique International IB World School that offers both an academic and well-rounded learning experience beyond the classroom. We are a full IB continuum school, serving children of foreign nationals in early years through Grade 12, ranging from ages 2 to 18.

HIS has truly caring teachers, supportive parents, and involved students. From the time we first welcome our families, until the time their children cross our stage at graduation, we commit ourselves to supporting each student and their families.

We believe a truly international school serves and benefits by including as much of the international community as possible. At HIS, we don’t ask if a student is good enough for HIS, instead, we ask if HIS is good enough for the student.

We encourage you to explore our website to discover more about our school, community, academic and extracurricular programs, and see our students excel!

HIS believes in a holistic admission process, in which we look at each individual student as a whole person. If you have any questions please contact our Director of Admissions and Community Relations, Ms. Andrea Stubbs, at andreastubbs@hisdragons.org.cn

*Please note that per international school rules within China, HIS may only accept child/children of expatriates legally residing in China, residents of Hong Kong Special Administration, Macau Special Administration and Taiwan Region and Chinese citizens permanently residing in foreign countries according to law, but not admitting children of Chinese citizens permanently residing in China.

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We look forward to meeting you and your family.

Application Process

Application Process

Step 1

Fill out and submit an Online Application form online

Step 2

Upload all necessary documents or email them to the Admission Office at admissions@hisdragons.org.cn

Required documents for the applications:

Copy of applicant passport (original must be available).
Copy of applicant Chinese valid visa.
Copy of applicant Birth Certificate.
Copy of applicant immunization record.
If applying to Kindergarten: School Reports from previous schooling. *
If applying to Grade 1 to Grade 9: School Reports from at least the two previous years of school. Any standardized test results (NWEA MAP, ISA, IOWA, WIDA, SAT, PSAT, etc). *
If applying to Grade 10 to Grade11: School reports from at least the two previous years of school and High School Transcripts for all completed High School coursework. Any standardized test results (NWEA MAP, ISA, IOWA, WIDA, SAT, PSAT, etc). *
Copies of parents' passports.
Copies of parents' Chinese valid visa.

Note: In some cases, especially at the upper school levels, the school may require additional documentation or assessment information before making a decision on admission. This may include, but is not limited to letter(s) of recommendation, a learning support assessment, WIDA and/or NWEA testing at HIS, or a writing sample.

*All reports, if not in English, should have a copy translated in English.

Step 3

Pay the application fee RMB 2,500. This application fee is non-refundable, no exceptions. Before you make the payment, it is your responsibility to make sure you are able to submit all the documentation required. The Admissions Committee reviews a completed application and a decision is sent to the family after approximately one work week.

*Please notice that a campus visit is required for all applicants currently living in Hangzhou.

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