Wellington College International Hangzhou

Mission & Vision

To inspire individuals to become intellectually curious, courageous, and compassionate global citizens who embrace diversity and drive positive change through lifelong learning and ethical leadership.

Core Educational Philosophy

Rooted in the values of Courage, Integrity, Kindness, Respect, and Responsibility, the institution fosters holistic development by integrating academic rigor with emotional intelligence. Emphasizes critical thinking, creativity, and adaptability to prepare students for evolving global challenges.

Key Objectives

• Cultivate independent learners equipped with problem-solving skills and resilience.
• Promote cross-cultural understanding through bilingual/multilingual education and global engagement.
• Nurture leadership qualities and a commitment to community service.

1. Academic Excellence: Offers rigorous IGCSE and A-Level programs, consistently achieving top university admissions (e.g., 50% of graduates received offers from world’s top 20 universities in 2025) .
2. Holistic Education: Emphasizes well-rounded development through arts, sports, leadership programs, and service-learning initiatives (e.g., partnerships with global charities for sustainability projects) .
3. International Community: Cultivates a diverse environment with students from 46+ countries, fostering global citizenship and cross-cultural understanding .
4. State-of-the-Art Facilities: Features modern infrastructure, including science labs, Olympic-sized pools, and a 560-seat theater, inspired by the UK’s Wellington College .
5. Strong University Guidance: Provides personalized support for university applications, with dedicated teams and partnerships with institutions like UCLA, UCL, and Ivy League schools .
6. Core Values: Prioritizes kindness, courage, and integrity through programs like the "Wellbeing Curriculum" and community engagement activities .

Academic Performance:

• IGCSE (2024): 87.3% A*/A grades (vs. UK avg. 21.7%), with 100% A* in Physics/Chemistry and 90% A* in Biology. Viktoria ranked world-first in IGCSE Maths (2024).
• A-Level: 55% A*/A grades (vs. UK avg. 27%).

Global Competitions: Over 700 medals in 25 contests (2024), including AMC, UKMT-JMC, BSC, and JSOC.

University Admissions:

• 2024 Graduates: 90% accepted to QS Top 50 universities (e.g., UCL, Melbourne, King’s College London); 50% to QS Top 20, with scholarships.
• 2025 Early Admissions: 71 offers by March 2025 (avg. 5+ per student); 50% to QS Top 20 (UCLA, UCL) and 100% to QS Top 50 (ETH Zurich, Les Roches, Edinburgh).
• Specialized Programs: Admissions to UAL, Parsons, GSA (arts); strong STEM/Business/Humanities outcomes.

Key Strengths:

• Curriculum: British National Curriculum (IGCSE Year 10, A-Level Sixth Form), emphasizing critical thinking.
• Support: Small classes, personalized mentorship, and FOBISIA partnerships for exchanges.
• Faculty: Trained in Wellington’s global pedagogy, fostering excellence.

Highlights: 41 gold medals at FOBISIA Swimming (2025); HR Asia “Best Companies to Work For in Asia” (2023).