BASIS International School Hangzhou is a American Curriculum / Advanced Placement (AP) school in Hangzhou, China. Annual tuition ranges from $29,148 to $38,709 USD.
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Scholarships Available
BASIS China operates the Global Excellence Student Scholarship (全球卓越学生奖学金), a merit-based program available across multiple campuses including Hangzhou. Selection involves a materials round (standardized test scores, transcripts, recommendation letters, portfolio/video) followed by interviews and assessments. Successful high-school candidates may receive multi-year tuition scholarships (examples of four-year upper-school awards have been publicized). Scholarships cover tuition only; additional fees remain the family's responsibility. Application windows and requirements change annually.
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About
BASIS International School Hangzhou is an English-language international day school in Hangzhou's Qianjiang New Town, serving co-educational students from Pre-K through Grade 12 as part of the BASIS International Schools network. The school delivers the BASIS Curriculum with a rigorous US college-preparatory programme at the Upper School level, including Advanced Placement courses, and is Cognia-accredited. It operates as a foreign-passport school in China and offers boarding options alongside a house system designed to foster cross-age community and belonging.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
BASIS International School Hangzhou delivers the proprietary BASIS Curriculum from Pre-K through Grade 12, with a rigorous US college-preparatory Upper School offering Advanced Placement (AP) courses. The campus is an AP, PSAT and SAT test centre and is Cognia-accredited. A co-teaching model pairs Subject Expert Teachers with Learning Enhancement Teachers to support diverse learners.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grade 1-8 | RMB 258,030 |
| Grade 9-12 | RMB 280,500 |
| Kindergarten 1 | RMB 211,220 |
| Kindergarten 2 | RMB 211,220 |
| Kindergarten 3 | RMB 236,580 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: RMB 211,220 - 280,500. Application fee: $276.
Admissions Process
- 1Initial inquiry and campus tour. 2) Create application account and submit online form with non-refundable application fee of RMB 2,000. 3) Submit required documents (passport, birth certificate, transcripts, immunization records). 4) Age-appropriate assessments and interview. 5) Admissions decision and conditional offer with enrollment deposit deadline. 6) Pay deposit and complete registration forms. 7) Visa and residence steps for foreign passport holders. 8) Orientation and first day logistics. 9) Keep copies and confirm yearly re-enrolment rules.
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Boarding Life
Boarding is offered at the school; however, specific details about accommodation facilities, room types, and supervision are not publicly available. Boarding fees are not listed in public fee summaries.
Boarding is available at BASIS International School Hangzhou; however, specific details about room types, supervision arrangements, and gender separation are not publicly disclosed. Boarding fees are also not publicly listed.
School Day
Classes generally begin around 08:00 and finish mid-afternoon around 15:00–15:30, with a midday lunch break. Exact times vary by age group.
Student Life
The school operates a house system used to build community, mix students across year groups, and reward positive behaviour through house competitions and points.
Uniforms are required; uniform packs are reported at approximately RMB 4,800, purchased separately from tuition.
Meals are available as an additional cost; specific dining arrangements and options are not detailed in public materials.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Community-building activities including house system events, student hours, mentoring and pastoral practices. No dedicated counselling team structure or published mental-health programme is publicly disclosed for the Hangzhou campus.
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School Background
Part of the BASIS International Schools network, a US-origin international school group operating multiple campuses in China.