Answers to frequently asked questions about Hiba Academy Hangzhou

After completing nursery, children can move into Hiba Academy Hangzhou, where they start their primary, junior high, and sixth form journey. In Grade 9, children begin an important transition year because they will complete their IGCSE examinations in Grade 10. After IGCSE, Hiba pupils complete their A Levels, graduating in Grade 12 from our Sixth Form well-prepared to enter the best universities around the world.  

Hiba Academy Hangzhou adheres to the curriculum standards as laid out by the Chinese national curriculum and enhances it with Hiba's unique educational philosophy. Lessons at Hiba are enquiry-based with a focus on improving pupils' understanding. In addition to regular courses like Chinese, English, mathematics, science, Chinese social studies, music, sports and art, our pupils also learn distinctive Hiba courses, such as Theme, Wellbeing, drama, English social studies, sports and performing arts. We also provide over 200 school-based optional co-curricular activites, including Lego, robotics, English speech, English drama, archery, pop band, and orchestra.  

The A Level (Advanced Level) is the qualification taken by 18-year-old students in the UK and the most common qualification in international schools worldwide. It is also the most popular international curriculum in China (the number of pupils in China studying A Levels  greatly exceeds those studying IB and other international curricula). Pupils typically study A Levels in three subjects. Some pupils may be tempted to study four or more subjects; however, it is worth bearing in mind that almost all universities will give offers based on three subjects, where the quality of the grades is given far more importance than the quantity of subjects taken. This allows pupils to specialise and study subjects deeply and genuinely prepare for the transition to university. 

Learning at Hiba Academy Hangzhou will provide pupils upon graduation with internationally recognised qualifications that are applicable across the globe. They have equal value in the UK, USA, Canada and many other countries. Indeed, Wellington College China schools boast an excellent track record of pupils securing places in Ivy league universities in the USA along with leading universities in the UK. 

All textbooks used are based on the curriculum syllabuses of compulsory education and are enriched by textbooks meeting Hiba standards, with various well-developed online resources integrated into the curriculum. Each Hiba pupil is provided with an individual account with access to the school eLibrary and other designated learning websites. Teachers will select appropriate teaching resources for subject themes in accordance with the specific demands of the pupils. 

Yes, we offer a school bus for pupils in Grades 1 and above.  Pupils from Grades 3 and above are eligible to apply for boarding at our Ming House.