Hangzhou Dipont School of Arts and Science

Mission & Vision

To integrate Eastern and Western educational excellence, fostering globally competent future leaders with cultural roots, innovation, and social responsibility through a student-centered, holistic learning community.

Philosophy

"Creating education tailored to every student’s growth," emphasizing personalized learning, academic rigor, and bilingual immersion. Core Values: Integrity, collaboration, respect, lifelong learning.

Global Impact

• Prepares students to address future challenges via interdisciplinary learning, leadership training, and community engagement.
• Alumni: Thrive in diverse fields, embodying visionary, compassionate leadership.

1. 15-Year Integrated Education System: Seamless K-12 curriculum bridging early childhood to senior high, ensuring academic continuity and holistic development .
2. Blended Curriculum: Combines Chinese national curriculum with Cambridge IGCSE/A-Level programs, offering 18+ subjects and 300+ extracurricular activities for personalized growth .
3. Faculty Excellence: 1:6 student-teacher ratio, 70% bilingual teachers with overseas degrees, and 65% master’s qualifications, fostering an immersive bilingual environment .
4. Outstanding Admissions: 100% university acceptance rate with graduates earning offers from top global institutions (e.g., Cambridge, UCL, NYU) and an average of 5+ offers per student .
5. Global Partnerships: Collaboration with institutions like King’s College School (UK) for exchange programs and access to international competitions (e.g., AMC8, Physics Bowl) .

1. Elite Admissions: • 2025 Cohort: Student Li Yuting received 15 offers, including Cornell University (ranked #11 in U.S. News 2025) and Imperial College London (QS #2 2025) . • 2024 Cohort: 1 offer to University of Cambridge, 10 to UCL, 1 to LSE, and multiple to Imperial College London and University of Edinburgh .

2. Global Recognition: • Top 100 Universities: 80% of 2024 graduates received offers from QS Top 100 institutions, including UC Berkeley, University of Michigan, and University of Toronto . • G5 Universities: 88% of UK applicants secured offers from Russell Group universities (e.g., LSE, King’s College London) .

3. Scholarships & Specialized Programs: • 2024: $8.15 million in scholarships, including 31 arts/music offers (e.g., London College of Fashion, Parsons School of Design) . • Interdisciplinary Courses: Students pursued unique A-Level combinations like Economics + Biochemistry to align with interests in food science and sustainability .

4. Extracurricular Impact: • Leadership in competitions (e.g., BBO Biology Gold, USABO Silver) and projects (e.g., eco-friendly material development) strengthened applications . • Harvard’s Dean’s List recognition for academic excellence .

5. Course Structure: • A-Level curriculum with 3+ subjects, supported by 300+ elective courses in STEM, humanities, and arts .