Yungu School is a Chinese National Curriculum / Advanced Placement (AP) / Bespoke Curriculum school in Hangzhou, China. Founded in 2017. Annual tuition ranges from $18,200 to $28,000 USD.
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About
Yungu School (杭州云谷学校) is a private K–12 school in Sandun, Xihu District, Hangzhou, founded and financed by Alibaba partners in 2017. The school operates kindergarten through high school with a competency-based curriculum that integrates the Chinese national curriculum with international frameworks including AP, GAC, and IB, and participates in the Mastery Transcript Consortium. Its high school features a five-day boarding arrangement, a three-year Future Planning college counselling programme, and a senior capstone project co-developed with IDEO.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Founded and financed by Alibaba partners with over 1.4 billion yuan investment; competency-based bespoke curriculum blending Chinese national standards with AP, GAC, and IB frameworks; member of the Mastery Transcript Consortium; three-year Future Planning college counselling programme; senior capstone project co-developed with IDEO; five-day boarding model at high school level; 220-mu campus in Hangzhou's Yungu development area designed for up to 3,000 students.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| High School | RMB 200,000 |
| Kindergarten | RMB 153,600 |
| Middle School | RMB 130,000 |
| Primary School | RMB 150,000 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: RMB 130,000 - 200,000.
Admissions Process
- 1Watch the Yungu education information video and follow the official WeChat account for updates and application QR codes. 2) Contact the admissions office by phone (0571-85062928, available 08:30–11:30 and 13:00–17:00) or the relevant division email to confirm application windows and required documents. 3) Submit the formal application via the division-specific online application link for kindergarten, primary, middle, or high school. 4) Complete grade-specific selection steps such as assessments, interviews, or placement activities as announced via WeChat or the division admissions page. 5) Receive offer; confirm fees, payment schedule and any deposit with admissions. 6) Complete enrollment formalities in accordance with Hangzhou Education Bureau policies and submit required official documents. 7) Plan practical logistics including daily travel (primary/middle have no boarding) and confirm start dates and orientation with admissions.
Admissions Details
No formal waitlist procedure is published on the school's website. Parents are advised to follow the school's WeChat account and division application links for grade-specific enrollment announcements. Contact admissions directly to confirm whether a waitlist exists for a specific grade.
Boarding Life
High school operates a five-day boarding model with boarding fees of RMB 15,000 per term in addition to tuition. Boarding staff are responsible for students' physical and mental development and provide pastoral support. Primary and middle school students do not have on-campus accommodation.
High school operates a five-day boarding model with a boarding fee of RMB 15,000 per term in addition to tuition. Primary and middle school students do not have on-campus accommodation.
Student Life
Uniforms are required at all levels. Kindergarten includes a full four-season uniform package costing approximately RMB 3,000. Primary, middle, and high school uniforms are excluded from tuition and charged separately.
Meals are excluded from tuition at all levels and charged separately. Kindergarten lists a meal charge of approximately RMB 27 per meal.
Wellbeing & Safety
Boarding and student-life staff work to ensure students receive sufficient support for physical and mental health. The Future Planning programme uses applied positive psychology and tools such as CliftonStrengths to support identity construction and reflective practice. Student mentoring, weekly class meetings, and boarding pastoral staff provide ongoing personal support.
Pastoral staff and boarding teams provide general student well-being support. The school's website links to local public bodies including Hangzhou education and public-security offices. No named safeguarding lead, formal child-protection policy, or detailed reporting procedures are published on the public website.
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School Background
Private school (民办) established and financed by Alibaba partners, governed by a Partnership School Committee comprising seven partner representatives. Total planned investment exceeds 1.4 billion yuan.