WES Academy (Changsha) is a EYFS / IB PYP / Cambridge Primary / Cambridge Lower Secondary / Cambridge IGCSE / Cambridge International AS Levels / Cambridge A Levels / IB Diploma / IBCP school in Changsha, China. Founded in 2010. Annual tuition ranges from $18,630 to $23,543 USD.
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WES Academy (Changsha) is a K-12 international school founded in 2010 in Changsha, Hunan Province, and is the only MOE-approved international school in Hunan using English as the primary language of instruction for foreign children aged 2 to 18. The school is accredited as an IB World School and Cambridge International Education Centre and offers a full range of programmes spanning EYFS, IB PYP, Cambridge Primary and Lower Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE, A-Levels, IB Diploma, and IBCP. It is distinguished by small class sizes, an internationally diverse staff from over 20 countries, a four-house system aligned with IB values, and boarding facilities on campus.
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The only MOE-approved international school in Hunan Province using English as the primary language of instruction for foreign children aged 2 to 18. Accredited as an IB World School and Cambridge International Education Centre, and a CIS member. Offers both IB and Cambridge pathways across all stages. Features small class sizes and a diverse international staff from more than 20 countries. Strong house system with four houses aligned with IB values.
Fees & Financials
Original currency: RMB 135,000 - 170,600.
Admissions Process
- 1Collect the student's basic information. 2. Admissions staff review the student's academic background and personal details. 3. Assess the student's circumstances and strengths. 4. Draft a preliminary higher-education plan outlining potential pathways for the student.
School Day
The school year runs from August to June. Specific daily start and end times are not publicly published; the school operates a full-day international programme.
Student Life
Four houses: Neptune, Mars, Mercury, and Titan. Each house has House Leaders, Captains and Vice-Captains. Every pupil from Grade 1 to Grade 12 and all staff are assigned to a house, with siblings placed in the same house to foster family loyalty. House points accumulate throughout the year to crown a Champion, aligned with IB values.
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Wellbeing & Safety
Mental wellbeing is supported through SEL elements embedded in the curriculum, a nurturing environment, and a balanced lifestyle emphasis in the school's mission. The House system and IB-aligned values foster a sense of belonging and community. Service-learning experiences are also incorporated to support holistic wellbeing.
The school maintains a formal Child Protection policy and Board Policy Manual, both updated in November 2024, demonstrating a formal safeguarding and child protection framework.
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School Background
Part of the WES International Community and associated with the Singapore-based WES Group, established in partnership with the Changsha Economic and Technological Development Zone Authority (CETZAC).