Hangzhou World Foreign Language School

Mission & Vision

To cultivate globally minded individuals with a strong foundation in Chinese identity, fostering independence, creativity, and a lifelong passion for learning. The institution aspires to nurture compassionate, innovative leaders equipped to address global challenges while embracing cultural diversity and sustainability.

Core Values

• Achievement: Prioritizing academic excellence, critical thinking, and holistic development.
• Community: Promoting respect, collaboration, and active participation in societal well-being.
• Liberalism: Encouraging intellectual curiosity, open-mindedness, and adaptability.
• Creativity: Valuing artistic expression, technological innovation, and imaginative problem-solving.
• Possibility: Inspiring resilience, optimism, and the pursuit of transformative growth.

Educational Philosophy

• Student-centered approach emphasizing "Participation & Practice" (P&P) and evolving into "Cooperation & Creativity" (C&C).
• Experiential learning, inquiry-based pedagogy, and integration of IB frameworks (PYP/MYP/DP).
• Balances academic rigor with personal growth.

1. Bilingual & Dual-Track Curriculum: Offers IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) and A-Level courses, allowing students to choose paths based on strengths (IB for holistic development, A-Level for subject specialization) .
2. Chinese-Western Integration: Emphasizes "Chinese heart, global vision" through courses blending Chinese culture with international standards, including mandatory Chinese humanities alongside IB/A-Level subjects .
3. Inquiry-Based Education: IB curriculum focuses on critical thinking, research skills (e.g., TOK, EE), and cross-cultural understanding, fostering independent learners .
4. Elite Faculty: Teachers hold master’s degrees, international teaching experience, and pass rigorous selection for bilingual/dual-language proficiency .
5. Extracurricular Excellence: Unique programs like rock climbing, robotics, and Model UN develop leadership and resilience .
6. Global Recognition: IB/A-Level qualifications enable admissions to top global universities, with alumni entering Ivy League institutions .

International High School (IBDP) Recent Academic Performance (2023–2024): • Graduates: 34 students. • Offers: 239 global university offers, averaging 7 offers per student. • Top University Admissions: • 50% received offers from Global Top 20 universities. • 95% admitted to Global Top 100 universities. • U.S.: 90% to Top 50 universities (e.g., Carnegie Mellon, UCLA, Boston University). • UK: 75% to Top 10 UK universities (e.g., UCL, Edinburgh, Warwick). • Arts: 75% to Global Top 10 art schools (e.g., London College of Fashion). • Scholarships: Over ¥3 million in overseas scholarships. • Key Strengths: Strong performance in IB core subjects (TOK, EE, CAS) and interdisciplinary programs (e.g., economics, visual arts).

Exam Scores: • High achievement in IB Diploma Programme exams, with students excelling in core assessments and subject-specific evaluations.