I would like to warmly welcome you to Wellington College International Hangzhou. Selecting your child’s school is such an important decision and I am delighted that you are considering Wellington College International Hangzhou to educate and care for your child.
Our international school is a vibrant, warm and welcoming place. Our core purpose is to deliver an engaging, values-driven, challenging curriculum through outstanding teaching and learning. We personalise learning to meet the needs of our children, ensuring that all Wellingtonians fulfil their potential, and give every opportunity for success. We are committed to focusing on the unique needs of every child. Our professional and expert staff will come to know your child very well as they move through the school.
Our campus is a place of learning and growth and your child will be engaged on a daily basis in exciting and stimulating learning experiences, opportunities for relationship building and the chance to participate in an extensive range of school activities.
We take great pride in our internationalism. We believe that every child is exceptional and special, and it is therefore our responsibility to provide them with as many valid experiences as possible in order to help them find themselves as they grow and mature.
We have organised the information available for this school into 6 sections and 39 questions. Click or tap on the name of each section to read more.
Number of students
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Capacity of 480 pupils
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Number of nationalities represented in the school
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Over 18
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Most common nationality
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British, American, Australian, New Zealander, Canadian, South Korean, French, Hong Kong
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Ratio of local students to international students
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All international pupils
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Max. number of students per class
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24
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Average number of students per class
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15
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Does the school employ teaching assistants?
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Yes, there is one teaching assistant per class for Years 1-6.
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Native English speaking teachers
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Yes
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Language support for students not fluent in English
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Yes. English is the primary language of instruction. Wellington has an EAL Programme (English as an Additional Language) for a small number of pupils for whom English is not their first language and who need extra support in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
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Additional language classes offered by the school
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English, Mandarin, French and Spanish
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Use of technology in the classroom
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Wellington offers classes in DT (Design and Technology), ICT (Information and Communications Technology) and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics).
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Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures)
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Yes, our academic team are trained and experienced in offering eLearning classes through Microsoft TEAMs and our delivery of eLearning programme throughout the COVID-19 crisis was lauded as one of the best not only in Hangzhou, but in the broader region.
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Do teachers assign homework to their students?
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Yes
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Approximate hours of homework given
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There is a homework timetable to ensure that homework is planned and managed. The suggested time varies according to age from around 20 minutes in Year 1 to 2 hours per night in Year 10. Homework plans are tailored to the needs of each individual child, in consultation with parents.
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Uniform required
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Yes
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Waiting list
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Some year groups have waiting lists.
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Entry evaluation for students
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Assessment
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Brief description of entry evaluation required
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Wellington College International Hangzhou is a selective school which, in line with our holistic educational philosophy, aims to admit boys and girls with a wide range of skills and capabilities including those who can demonstrate academic ability, an enthusiasm for arts, music, sports and service.
The admissions process varies across the College and generally consists of an age appropriate academic evaluation; an assessment of cognitive ability; consideration of past school reports and references; review of co-curricular achievements; and an interview during which the pupil should be able to demonstrate a desire to attend Wellington and a willingness to participate in College life.
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Deadline for registration (new academic year)
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There is no application deadline as Wellington operates a rolling admissions system. However, as the College grows, there will be fewer places available and Wellington encourages early applications.
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Students can join after academic year begins
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As an international school serving the needs of the international community in Hangzhou, we admit pupils throughout the academic year, where spaces are available.
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Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation
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Wellington College Hangzhou was founded in 2018, and as such does not have graduating classes yet. However, we expect that our graduation rates and university acceptances would meet or exceed those in our sister schools in Tianjin and Shanghai. To date, more than 40% of graduates have been accepted into the top 10 universities globally.
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External examinations or assessments available
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IGCSE, A Level
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Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?
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Wellington is a secular school.
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School bus service available
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Yes. For the 2021-2022 academic year, Wellington offers 24 school bus routes with 79 pickup points across the majority of expatriate living areas in Hangzhou.
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Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs
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Yes. Pastoral care is a core element of the Wellington educational provision, a part of which includes supporting the needs of children who require additional assistance throughout their learning journey.
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Learning support offered
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Wellington’s Special Education Needs (SEN) team provides support to pupils with emergent learning difficulties through the Pastoral Care Programme. In order to help pupils reach their full potential, we work closely with teachers and parents identifying needs, assessing the child, planning the right support, and implementing and reviewing SEN support.
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The school supports gifted, able and talented students
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Wellington provides a deeply personalised and tailored education, which includes providing extension and enrichment for gifted and talented children. Teachers work closely with pupils in providing a differentiated educational experience that helps each child achieve to their full potential.
Additionally, we recognise and reward excellence by offering scholarships in the categories of music, sport and academics. Scholars play a significant role in the life of the college and, whatever their discipline, must show a high degree of ability in their chosen field and be able to demonstrate leadership in the encouragement of non-scholarship holding pupils. For the 2020-2021 academic year, we are introducing a range of academic scholarships that can result in significant or full reduction of tuition fees. For the most up-to-date scholarship information, please contact the Admissions team.
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Student access to education psychologist
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Yes
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Qualities and characteristics best defining the school
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The Wellington Values are courage, respect, iIntegrity, kindness and responsibility. These values continue to underpin the conversations we have with pupils, the messaging we give in assemblies, and are embedded at the heart of our rewards and sanctions at the College. They encapsulate how we want Wellingtonians to be.
Whereas the Wellington Values are sought in Wellingtonians before they even join the College, and will be reinforced and communicated throughout their time as pupils here, the Wellington Identities are what we want all Wellingtonians to be and to become. They are inspired, intellectual, independent, individual and inclusive. We hope that as they leave the College as Old Wellingtonians, all our pupils will be role-models of these five characteristics, which describe the Wellington identity.
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Teaching approach of the school
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A holistic education means more than academic success. It means building a tool-kit of skills (critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, team-work, confidence, presentation skills, musical & artistic ability, sporting prowess and more) that Wellingtonians can rely on to help them not only adapt to change, but thrive in the face of it.
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Academic
We view each pupil as an individual with unique abilities, preferences and goals. We have designed an academic programme which is flexible enough to motivate and inspire each individual to achieve their maximum potential. Pupils are introduced to a wide variety of subjects and, with the support of our house system, they are encouraged to discover and pursue their passion. Thanks to our state-of-art facilities and resources, Wellington College pupils quickly find that they have access to everything they need to progress quickly and enjoy their subjects to the fullest.
Campus
The College is located on an approximately 74,000 sq.m. site in the Xiaoshan district of Hangzhou, some twenty minutes by car from the commercial centre of the city and thirty minutes from the international airport or train station.
In keeping with the Wellington College commitment to a holistic education, Wellington College International Hangzhou is situated on a purpose built, state-of-the-art campus containing all of the facilities required to provide pupils with access to the very best academic and co-curricular opportunities. The appearance and design of the building is inspired by the distinctive architecture at Wellington College in England.
Co-Curricular Activities
Wellington College International Hangzhou is committed to an holistic education that allows all pupils to realise the Wellington identity; Inspired, Intellectual, Independent, Individual and Inclusive.
Wellington achieves this through the core curriculum, but also through a wide range of co-curricular activities that supplement and enhance life at the School.
The CCA programme is central to the educational philosophy at Wellington, providing essential additional experience to pupils to create a truly holistic education. Thanks to the CCA programme, life at Wellington College International Hangzhou is busy and full of rich experiences such as; off-campus field trips to extend learning in real-life situations, visits from international and local professionals, musical or other performances, festivals, sports activities and more.
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