HIS is a full-boarding K–12 international school in Zhejiang, China, under Hailiang Group. The school is dedicated to foreign passport holders, students from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, and children of overseas Chinese families. It is also the only school for children of foreign nationals in Shaoxing.
HIS is located in Zhejiang Province, China, in a highly convenient location. The campus is about 40 minutes by car from Hangzhou and 3 hours by car from Shanghai. By high-speed rail, students can reach Hangzhou in 20 minutes and Shanghai in 1 hour.
HIS offers education from Grade 3 to Grade 12. Class sizes are typically around 20 students, allowing for personalized attention and close academic support.
HIS offers two main curriculum pathways: a Chinese-medium pathway and an English-medium pathway.
The Chinese-medium pathway is designed for students who want to strengthen their Chinese proficiency and pursue higher education in China. It is suitable for foreign students, students from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, and overseas Chinese students with different levels of Chinese ability.
The English-medium pathway is based on the Cambridge curriculum and leads to IGCSE and A-Level qualifications. It is designed for students who plan to apply to universities in Mainland China, Hong Kong, the UK, the US, Australia, Singapore, and other international destinations.
HIS places students into the most suitable pathway based on their language level, academic foundation, and university goals.
HIS follows a personalized placement approach. Students are placed according to their Chinese and English proficiency, previous academic background, learning ability, and future study plans.
For example, students with stronger Chinese skills and a clear goal of applying to top Chinese universities may enter a Chinese-medium academic pathway, while students aiming for global university applications may choose the Cambridge route. Students who need additional language support can also begin in a more suitable level and progress step by step.
This flexible system allows HIS to provide leveled teaching, modular subject choices, and individualized learning pathways.
HIS offers several Chinese-medium programs for students with different Chinese proficiency levels and university goals:
Top University Class — Designed for foreign students with strong Chinese ability, usually at HSK Level 5 or above. This program is taught fully in Chinese and is intended for students aiming for top Chinese universities such as Tsinghua University, Peking University, Fudan University, and Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
International Chinese Class — Designed for foreign students or overseas Chinese students with weaker Chinese foundations. This program focuses on improving students’ Chinese listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills while also strengthening key academic subjects such as English, Mathematics, and Science.
CSCA Class — Designed for foreign students, usually with HSK Level 4 or above, who aim to apply to top Chinese universities (especially C9 universities). The program emphasizes strong preparation in core academic subjects such as Chinese, English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.
Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Joint Examination Class — Designed for Hong Kong students preparing for the Joint Entrance Examination. The program combines academic proficiency test preparation, focused entrance exam training, and intensive review in senior high school, with personalized planning for each student.
The English-medium pathway is based on the Cambridge curriculum and leads to IGCSE and A-Level qualifications. In primary and junior secondary, classes are taught fully in English, mainly by foreign teachers. In senior secondary, students can usually choose subjects such as English, Chinese, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Biology, and Computer Science.
Yes. HIS is an official Cambridge examination center. Students can take official Cambridge examinations directly on campus, and the school also provides academic review and exam preparation support during the examination season.
HIS is located within the 1,280-mu Hailiang Education Park and shares a wide range of high-quality facilities, including science and computer laboratories, music, dance, art, calligraphy, and piano rooms, library, sports fields, fencing hall, shooting hall, equestrian field, indoor basketball arena, swimming pool, and indoor ski hall. The campus also offers dormitories, laundry rooms, bakery, cinema, hotel, hospital, and other support facilities.
Yes. HIS is a full-boarding school. Students typically stay in four-person dormitories, with boys and girls accommodated in separate buildings. Dormitory arrangements are generally made according to class groupings.
Student dormitories are equipped with air conditioning, hot water, washing machines, dryers, and drinking water machines, ensuring a comfortable and convenient boarding experience.
To help students adjust smoothly to a new environment, HIS assigns each new student a growth mentor. Mentors provide support in daily life, academic adjustment, social integration, and personal wellbeing.
In addition to academic study, students at HIS can participate in a wide range of student organizations, clubs, and elective courses. Options include sports, arts, dance, music, and other enrichment activities that support well-rounded development.
Yes. HIS offers professional university counseling services at the high school level for an additional fee. Services include subject selection guidance, university planning, one-on-one consultation with students and parents, application strategy, document preparation, personal statement support, and full-process follow-up.
HIS graduates have received offers from leading universities in China and abroad, including Peking University, Tsinghua University, Fudan University, Zhejiang University, The University of Hong Kong, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, and University College London. For the Class of 2025, 30% of foreign graduates were admitted to Tsinghua University or Peking University, over 30% were admitted to QS Top 30 universities, and nearly 60% were admitted to QS Top 50 universities.
The application process generally includes submitting basic information such as passport and academic transcripts, completing an online written test and interview, submitting full application documents, paying the application fee, preparing student visa materials, and arriving on campus for registration.
Yes. For minor students, parents are generally required to provide the student’s English birth certificate with the necessary authentication. HIS can assist with document translation, preparation of visa materials, and guardianship arrangements in China.