Ningbo Huamao International School is a IB Primary Years Programme / IB Middle Years Programme / IB Diploma Programme / IB Career-related Programme / IB school in Ningbo, China. Founded in 2015. It serves 730 students for students aged 2–18. Annual tuition ranges from $7,742 to $20,741 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Scholarships have historically been offered, with scholarship forms published for the 2017–18 and 2018–19 cycles. Current eligibility criteria, award amounts, and application windows are not publicly available; families should contact the Admissions Office for current information.
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Ningbo Huamao International School is a private, coeducational IB World School in Ningbo, China, authorized since 2012. The school offers all four IB programmes with instruction in English and Chinese, serving students from primary years through diploma level. Mixed boarding facilities are available to students.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Full IB continuum school (PYP through CP) in Ningbo offering both day and boarding options for students from early childhood through secondary.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| High School (IB/DP) | RMB 150,300 |
| Middle School (MYP) | RMB 142,000 |
| Elementary (Primary) | RMB 98,300 |
| Kindergarten (whole day) | RMB 86,500 |
| Pre-Kindergarten (half day) | RMB 56,100 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: RMB 56,100 - 150,300. Application fee: $1,822.
Admissions Process
- 1Contact the Admissions Office to express interest and receive guidance. 2) Schedule a campus visit to tour facilities and learn about college pathways. 3) Submit application through NBHIS admissions staff, led by Lily Li. 4) Application review, decision, and enrollment coordination managed by the admissions team.
Boarding Life
On-campus weekly boarding dormitories. Junior (PYP) boarders housed in age-group rooms in the international building with Ayi caregivers. MYP/DP students in Chinese-style bunk bed rooms of 2 or 4 per room with floor-level bathrooms. Separate dedicated building for foreign boarders. On-campus dining via cafeteria and café.
Weekly boarding with students arriving Sunday evening and departing Friday afternoon. Junior boarders (PYP) live in age-group dormitories in the international building, supervised by Ayis for meals, bathing, and homework. MYP/DP dormitories are Chinese-style with bunk beds and small desks in rooms of 2 or 4 depending on age. Bathrooms are on every floor. Foreign CFL boarders have a separate weekend dormitory and a dedicated building.
School Day
Exact start and end times are not publicly published.
Student Life
On-campus dining includes the HMFLS cafeteria serving Chinese food and the Rainbow Café offering western-style light meals and snacks. A small snack store is also available on campus.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
NBHIS Student Support Services include a social and emotional counsellor offering confidential individual or group counselling, preventative workshops, information sessions for parents, and liaison with families and staff. Round Square membership supports holistic wellbeing through resilience, leadership, and service via the IDEALS framework. The Rainbow Action philosophy develops students' public welfare, organizational, and interpersonal skills. College advising begins in Grade 9 to support student wellbeing alongside academic planning. Boarding staff provide on-site care and supervision.
NBHIS maintains a Student Protection Policy embedded in campus procedures to regulate atmosphere and behaviour, outlining code of conduct, safeguarding responsibilities, and reporting procedures. Staff recruitment includes pre-employment checks and background verification.
Student Demographics
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