Thanks to the holistic education provided by Wellington College Hangzhou, our pupils have developed into proficient independent learners who possess learning skills, critical thinking abilities, leadership skills, communication skills, and creativity, in addition to subject knowledge and superior academic abilities. Furthermore, our pupils have been provided with abundant opportunities to explore their passions and cultivate their interests and expertise. 

Our carefully designed educational environment and curriculum cater to the distinct needs of pupils from various cultural backgrounds while fulfilling the academic requirements of global universities, creating a multicultural community atmosphere. This East-meets-West educational approach aims to nuture exceptional individuals with a global outlook and a competitive edge, equiping them to satisfy the expectations of universities and future employers.  

We are proud to announce that 90% of our first graduates have been accepted into the top 50 universities listed in the QS World University Rankings 2024. 60% of these have been accepted into the top 30 universities and 50%, some through scholarships, into the top 20. 

WCCH A Level & IGCSE results have surpassed the local level in the UK

Wellington College Hangzhou pupils achieved an A*/A rate of 55% in their A Level exams, significantly higher than the 27% of the UK's local level. Several pupils even achieved 100% A’s in their respective subjects. All pupils who sat the A Level exams are the first graduating cohort of Wellington College Hangzhou, who are ready to embark on a new journey in September as they enter universities around the world for further study. These excellent results have brought a successful conclusion to their Sixth Form life.  

A Level exam-takers continued the success of WCCH in IGCSE exams in several highly competitive subjects including economics, biology, mathematics, and chemistry, where they achieved a 100% A*/A rate for economics and biology, and a 100% A*/B rate for chemistry, mathematics, and further mathematics. They have also achieved commendable results in physics and art. 

Notably, Wellington College Hangzhou achieved an impressive A* rate of 33% for economics and 25% for mathematics, while the percentages for both subjects globally were 7.6% and 16.7% respectively, confirming once again our leading position in the teaching of these two subjects. 

Despite facing increasingly stringent global grading standards and a significant increase in the number of candidates sitting IGCSE, our WCCH pupils have stood out with outstanding achievements from the top schools worldwide. 62% of the grades they received were A*/A, significantly higher than the UK schools' average of 21.7% for A*/A grades. Three of our pupils achieved 10 A*/A grades each, and eight achieved 9 A*/A grades each, demonstrating the strength of IGCSE education at Wellington College Hangzhou.  

In a globalised world, our pupils have achieved excellence in both Chinese as a foreign language and global perspectives, securing a perfect 100% A*/A rating. In physics and chemistry, pupils achieved 95% A*/A grades, underscoring their academic prowess. In English as an additional language, pupils received 85% A*/A grades, showcasing their exceptional language skills. 

With a solid foundation of knowledge and excellent application skills, our pupils achieved 85% A*/A in highly challenging subject of additional mathematics, a testament to their substantial academic strength and problem-solving abilities. 

Hiba pupils win more than 530 awards in academic competitions

In four different academic disciplines, Hiba pupils participated in 25 competitions and won over 530 medals, all from global or national competitions. These achievements, attained in the 2023-2024 school year, fully demonstrate Hiba Academy Hangzhou’s excellence in academic competitions.

At Hiba Academy Hangzhou, we strive to present opportunities for pupils to shine on an international stage by encouraging them to compete globally to inspire them and enrich their educational experience. In today’s article, let us look at how Hiba pupils have performed in some of the international competitions and applaud them for their remarkable achievements. 

Mathematics：

In this school year, our Hiba primary math team achieved excellent results in various math competitions. Notably, 11 pupils won the Achievement Role, and four pupils won the Global Top 5% in the AMC8 competition. In the UKMT-JCM competition, Hiba primary won an impressive 81 medals with 26% being gold. The youngest winner was a grade three pupil.

In addition, we won 76 medals in the Math League Competition, 85 medals in the Australian Mathematics Competition, and 142 medals in the Maths Kangaroo Competition, including three global gold medals and 13 national gold medals.

This year has been a particularly fruitful one for our junior high pupils in math competitions. More than 100 pupils have earned global recognition, winning awards in various international mathematics competitions, including the American Math Competition 8, 10, 12, the AIME qualifiers, UKMT Math Challenges, and Olympic Math Competitions at multiple levels.

And in the Math Kangaroo Competitions, numerous pupils have secured gold, silver, and bronze awards, and several have placed in the top 5% worldwide. We are immensely proud of their achievements this year.

Chinese：

Hiba Primary School values bilingual education in both Chinese and English. In the past academic year, our pupils have attained great achievements is Chinese learning. Our grade 3 pupil, Max, has published his essays in the newspaper ‘Young Writers’ several times. One of his essays named ‘Animal Livestreaming’ stood out in the 18th Youth Bingxin Literature Award Zhejiang section and was awarded the second prize in the preliminary round. In the 32nd Olympiad Cup National Essay Writing Competition’s National Round, he won the Improvement Award. It is an honour for me to be his teacher and witness his growth.

In the 2023-2024 academic year, Hiba Junior High pupils have attended competitions both inside and outside the campus at different levels. Throughout this process, the pupils have not only enriched their competition experience but also achieved excellent results. In the Zongheng Cup Chinese Debating Writing Competition, 6 pupils won the first prize, 2 pupils won the second prize, and 1 pupil won the third prize. In the international Chinese Debating Competition, our pupils were awarded the Best Debater prize. In the second WCC Chinese Writing Competition, four pupils achieved an excellent performance and were awarded the second and third prizes. We look forward to seeing in the following academic year more pupils choosing to join competitions and receiving even higher accolades.

Click on the link below to review the winning interviews.

Hall of Honour: HSH pupils achieve excellent results in Chinese Writing Competitions

Science：

Our grade five pupils excelled in science this year, achieving incredible successes. Five pupils made it to the national round of the International Science Bee, and one received a Science Bazaar silver award. Their hard work and dedication paid off, and the school is proud of their achievements. These events allow our pupils to showcase their scientific skills and creativity while developing their problem-solving abilities.

During this academic year, more than 40 pupils from Junior High school have shown exceptional skills and remarkable talent by excelling in a variety of science competitions. These competitions include JSOC, BSC, JCCO, and Physics Bowl, among others. The pupils' outstanding performances have earned them a lot of distinction medals, 15 bronze medals, 7 silver medals, and 2 gold medals.

Science competitions inspire pupils to pursue a career in the STEM field, promoting innovation and progress. The Junior High school takes great pride in their achievements and congratulates them for their hard work and dedication.

English：

Every year, Hiba Academy Hangzhou opens the opportunity for every pupil to compete in the Spelling Bee of China. It is one of the top international English competitions in the world. This year we have ten pupils from grade one to grade nine enter the national final of the Spelling Bee. Meanwhile, we set up a team for the first time to compete in the ITSO (International Team Spelling Olympics) and achieved 6th place in the national final. Congratulations to our pupils on their excellent achievement and we hope to achieve even higher next year.

We are proud to showcase our pupils unparalleled English academic prowess. As the head of secondary English, I celebrate our pupils’ formidable feats on both the global and national stages, and in the Hippo English Olympiad, linguistic excellence abounded. Our pupils secured two 1st place awards, four 2nd place awards and ten 3rd place awards, and four Excellence awards, what a symphony of success in English proficiency.

Turning to the World Scholars Cup, we paved the way to the Tournament of Champions at Yale, with three teams qualifying for 2023. At the recent Ningbo regional round, our junior division team brilliantly swept the podium across 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places, accruing over 75 language themed awards and the top three individual scholar awards. Anticipation builds for the Dalian global round where our young scholars will vie with east Asia’s finest.

In the provincial round of the National Spelling Bee, one pupil clinched second place in Hangzhou, building the way for national recognition in Beijing. We trust our pupils will continue to build on this success and we are excited to see what they achieve next.