Xi'an Hanova International School is a IB Primary Years Programme / IB Middle Years Programme / IB Diploma Programme / IB school in Xi'an, China. Founded in 2012. Annual tuition ranges from $15,594 to $26,220 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Full and partial scholarships are available for outstanding students with financial constraints, primarily in Secondary School and the Diploma Programme. Funds are applied against annual tuition fees. Recipients must demonstrate high academic ability, participate in extracurricular activities, take on leadership roles, and remain engaged in school life. Contact [email protected] for details.
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Xi'an Hanova International School is a private, coeducational day school in Xi'an, China, authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization since December 2014. The school offers all three IB programmes—Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme—with instruction in English. Located in the Chanba Ecological Area, the school serves international students with access to a comprehensive IB curriculum across multiple subject areas.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
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Full IB continuum school (PYP, MYP, DP) in Xi'an, China, with English as the language of instruction.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Year 2 - Year 6 | RMB 144,000 |
| Year 7 - Year 9 | RMB 160,000 |
| Year 10 - Year 11 | RMB 177,000 |
| Year 12 - Year 13 | RMB 190,000 |
| Reception / Nursery / Year 1 | RMB 113,000 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: RMB 113,000 - 190,000. Application fee: $276.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit a Registration of Interest via hanova.org. 2. Schedule a campus tour through the Schedule Tour option to visit the Chanba campus and meet staff. 3. Complete the Student Application Form via OpenApply; supporting documents may be requested. 4. Pay the RMB 2,000 non-refundable application fee before attending the entrance test. 5. Scholarships are available for outstanding students — contact [email protected] for details.
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School Day
The typical school day starts around 8:45 am and ends around 4:00 pm, with breaks and lunch incorporated into the day.
Student Life
Hanova has four houses: Han House (Red), Qin House (Blue), Song House (Green) and Tang House (Yellow), established in 2014 to foster competition and community. Secondary house leaders (one boy, one girl) are elected by Years 10–11 members; Primary leaders are a captain and vice-captain elected from Year 6. Houses compete for House of the Year based on Academic achievement, Service activities, and Sports activities.
On-campus dining is provided via a PYP dining hall and a commercial kitchen on the Chanba campus. Meals are prepared daily with fresh ingredients, dietary needs are accommodated, and both Western and Asian flavors are offered, overseen by a world-leading food service provider.
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Wellbeing & Safety
The school emphasises holistic development and responsible global citizenship within its IB framework, including social-emotional growth through learning outcomes and community activities.
The school operates as a not-for-profit, community-driven institution with policies aligned to safeguarding and student welfare as part of its school programme and community expectations.
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private