Dingwen Academy Hangzhou is a IB (PYP) / IB (MYP) / IB (DP) / EYFS / Chinese National Curriculum / Cambridge IGCSE / Cambridge A Levels / Advanced Placement (AP) school in Hangzhou, China. Founded in 2024. Annual tuition ranges from $27,600 to $30,360 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
Kunpeng Scholarship (鲲鹏奖学金) available for incoming Grade 9–11 students for September 2025 entry, with awards of up to 100% of tuition. Three application rounds with deadlines: Round 1 – April 15, 2025; Round 2 – June 30, 2025; Round 3 – August 15, 2025. Full selection criteria not published publicly.
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About
Dingwen Academy Hangzhou is a private bilingual K–12 school that opened in September 2024 in Qiantang District, Hangzhou, China, on a purpose-built 400-mu campus designed for 2,500 students. The school offers an integrated programme combining the Chinese National Curriculum with international pathways including IB (PYP, MYP, and DP candidate), Cambridge IGCSE, A-Levels, and AP across all stages from early years through high school. Endorsed by the Qiantang District government, the school provides boarding for approximately 70% of its students and a Kunpeng Scholarship offering up to full tuition for eligible senior secondary applicants.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Bilingual K–12 programme integrating the Chinese National Curriculum with multiple international pathways (IB PYP/MYP/DP, Cambridge IGCSE, A-Levels, and AP). Large purpose-built campus of 400 mu with capacity for 2,500 students in Qiantang District, Hangzhou, government-endorsed. Boarding provision for approximately 70% of students. Inquiry-based early years approach referencing both EYFS and IB-PYP frameworks. Kunpeng Scholarship available for incoming Grade 9–11 students with awards up to 100% tuition.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | RMB 200,000 |
| Lower Secondary | RMB 220,000 |
| Upper Secondary | RMB 250,000 |
| Primary (Years 1-6) | RMB 200,000 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: RMB 200,000 - 220,000.
Admissions Process
- 1Arrange a visit or information session. 2) Submit formal online application. 3) Student assessment (grade-appropriate: group observations for kindergarten; written tests and interviews for older grades). 4) Parent/guardian interview. 5) Decision notification by email within seven working days. 6) Complete enrolment paperwork and pay required fees. 7) Arrange boarding, meals, and transport if needed.
Admissions Details
No formal published waitlist system. The school does not describe how it manages applicants when intake is full. Families are advised to contact admissions directly to enquire about waitlist arrangements.
Boarding Life
On-campus boarding designed to accommodate approximately 70% of the 2,500-student capacity. Standard four-bed rooms referenced in high school materials. Weekly (5-day) boarding available at RMB 18,000 per semester. Boarding pastoral support and supervised campus life are described.
On-campus boarding accommodating approximately 70% of the school's 2,500-student capacity. A weekly 5-day boarding option is available at RMB 18,000 per semester. Earlier materials for the high school cohort quoted RMB 25,000 per year for a standard four-bed room. Monthly and 7-day boarding costs are noted as charged separately.
School Day
Core school hours are approximately 08:00–16:45. After-school activity blocks (SCA) run with one session finishing around 17:30 and extended or activity sessions reported later in the evening for some offerings. Exact timetables vary by grade.
Student Life
School uniform is required and listed as an additional cost item charged separately from tuition.
Day-student lunch approximately RMB 53 per day (one meal and snack). Boarding student meal charge approximately RMB 100 per day (three meals and snacks). Kindergarten meal charge approximately RMB 40 per day.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
The school offers student mental-health education courses and lectures, particularly in middle school. Boarding pastoral support and campus activities focused on wellbeing are referenced. A mentor/tutor system operates from Grade 6 with each mentor responsible for 6–10 students.
The school describes operational safety measures including controlled campus access, a vehicle loop for student pick-up, and boarding pastoral care. No standalone published child-protection or safeguarding policy with designated safeguarding lead details or formal reporting procedures was found in public materials.
Student Demographics
School Background
Private co-educational bilingual school entrusted and endorsed by the Qiantang District government, approved through local education channels.