Senior High School, Bilingual Middle School in China

Our Senior School integrates China's National Curriculum with the best practice of the English National Curriculum, building strong academic foundations. The Sixth Form delivers A Levels, with an IGCSE transition programme to prepare pupils for international studies and global universities.

中学部

Senior School

Senior School is a middle school, bridging the gap between Hiba Academy Hangzhou Primary and Senior School, consisting of Grades 7, 8 and 9. The Hiba Senior School curriculum follows the compulsory Chinese curriculum, supplemented by an adapted version of the Secondary School National Curriculum of England. The content of the Chinese compulsory education focuses on the core principles for each subject, as identified by the Zhejiang Province Education Bureau. Each subject has integrated these core principles with the unique Hiba Bilingual model to produce a robust, broad, and effective curriculum, ensuring that children are prepared for their future educational success.

The Senior School Curriculum considers Chinese, math, science and English as core lessons and as such more time during the weekly timetable is devoted to teaching these subjects. As a bilingual school, based in Hangzhou, the curriculum also includes all the other Chinese compulsory components, such as Chinese Social Studies, alongside incorporating subjects such as English Social Studies to ensure a holistic and balanced curriculum.

In addition to the inclusion of extra subjects, the bilingual Hiba curriculum is adapted in other ways, particularly in the development of key skills. Whilst knowledge is an essential component of our teaching at Hiba, every teacher also knows the importance of education and facilitating the development of 21st Century life skills, notably independence, confidence, innovation, critical thinking, problem solving, respect for key values and cultural competence.

Such skills are integrated into the curriculum and developed in all subjects and lessons. As such, the Senior School curriculum at Hiba Academy Hangzhou does not rely on one specific resource (such as textbooks) to develop the children's learning. Instead, the curriculum is taught around the needs of the children themselves, with learning mapped out – where each pupil, regardless of their ability, engages in the development of both their knowledge and their life skills.

To foster the broad aims of this diverse curriculum, subjects are taught by subject specialists in every lesson. This enables every pupil to benefit from the high level of subject knowledge that our specialised teachers deliver. In this regard, every member of staff at Hiba Academy Hangzhou is fully committed to bringing the Senior School curriculum to life.

高中部

Sixth Form

At Wellington College Education (China) - Hangzhou Sixth Form, we are proud to offer the highly regarded A Level (Advanced Level) academic programme, which is an English qualification that is recognised across the globe for being excellent preparation for university. Our environment is one that constantly encourages and challenges pupils to excel in their chosen subjects. Our teachers are subject specialists and outstanding classroom practitioners.

They have been hired for their infectious passions for their areas and their ability to scaffold their teaching so all pupils can access, understand and love their subjects too.

Pupils are encouraged to pursue their interests both inside and outside of the classroom; from representing the school on the football pitch to playing in our esteemed orchestra, or even creating the next masterpiece in the art studio, there is undoubtedly something for everyone.

Life at Wellington College Education (China) - Hangzhou Sixth Form is certainly busy but very engaging and rewarding. Our pupils are challenged and extended to reach their potential. The opportunities are plentiful and eye-opening. The academic support and scope for personal development are unparalleled. Our pupils will undoubtedly graduate as worldly, well-prepared and independent lifelong learners.

高中部低年级和高年级

Lower and Upper Sixth Form

The A Level programme is well known for being excellent university preparation due to its challenging content and rigorous assessments. Pupils will choose three subjects to study over the two years, from the ages of 16 to 18. As there are no compulsory subjects, pupils are encouraged to select their academic passions. With only three subjects to study, learners become specialists in these areas as they cover each in far greater depth than a broader curriculum would allow.

高校升学之路

University Pathways

The world of higher education can be a mystery to high school students, especially when the desired institutions are abroad. The pathway to university is a high priority for us, so much so that it is taught formally from the age of 14. Pupils will learn about different university systems, entry requirements and student life, as well as receive one-to-one guidance on how to choose a suitable course and step-by-step support with the application process. The world of higher education can be a mystery to high school pupils, especially when the desired institutions are abroad.

To help our pupils learn more about universities and careers, we have a bespoke external speakers programme. Past and present university students share their experiences about their academic lives, and our pupils are free to ask questions such as "which subjects did you study at A Level?". Pupils are also able to sign up to webinars run by prestigious U.K. university lecturers to gain a taste of higher education.