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Admissions @ HIS

Thank you for your interest in Hangzhou International School. 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 Admissions Coordinator Ms. Andrea Stubbs at: astubbs@his-china.org, or our Admissions Secretary at: kliang@his-china.org

*Please note that per international school rules within China, HIS may only accept applicants that hold an overseas passport with a valid Chinese Visa, birth certificate, or in special cases, have obtained a waiver letter from the Hangzhou Education Commission.

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Application Process

Step 1:

Fill out and submit a form online

Step 2:

Submit all necessary documents by emailing them to the Admission Office at HISadmissions@his-china.org

Required documents for the applications:

  • For Grades 1 - 12 : School Report / Transcripts from the two previous years of school and recommendation letter from the Classroom teacher.
  • For Grades 6-12: Recommendation Letter from the Math, English and Advisor/Homeroom teacher.
  • Applicants for High School (grades 10-12) should provide a transcript for all completed previous high school coursework.
  • Copies of applicant Passport and Chinese valid visa.
  • Copies of applicant Birth Certificate.
  • Copies of parent passports and if applicable, residential visas.
  • Copy of applicant immunization record.

Additional documentation, if available:

Any standardized test results (NWEA MAP, ISA, IOWA, WIDA, SAT, PSAT, etc)

Step 3:

Pay the application fee RMB 2,000. This application fee is non-refundable, no exceptions. Before you make the payment, it's 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.

Age Guidelines


Admissions Checklist

Before the admission committee will review any application, the following documents should be sent to the Admissions Office:

  1. Completed downloadable version of filled application.
  2. Copies of applicant Passport and Chinese valid visa.
  3. Copies of applicant Birth Certificate.
  4. Copies of parent passports and if applicable, residential visas.
  5. Copy of applicant immunization record.
  6. For Grades 1 - 12 : School Report / Transcripts from the two previous years of school and recommendation letter from the Classroom teacher.
  7. For Grades 6-12: Recommendation Letter from the Math, English and Advisor/Homeroom teacher.
  8. Applicants for High School (grades 10-12) should provide a transcript for all completed previous high school coursework.
  9. Application fee: RMB 2,000 ) This application fee is non-refundable, no exceptions. Before you make the payment, it's your responsibility to make sure you are able to submit all the documentation required.

A campus visit is required for all applicants currently living in Hangzhou.