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Number of students |
650 |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Chinese |
Average number of students per class |
20 |
External examinations or assessments available |
AP, PSAT, SAT |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment/interview |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
PreK through Grade 1: Observation of group-based interactive game, evaluation of a student’s basic language and ability to understand and follow instructions Grade 2 and above:
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School provided lunches |
Yes |
Uniform required |
No |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Art, band, basketball, board games, bogglers, chess, comedy club, drama, enviroclub, fencing, filmmaking, flag football, guitar, hiking, improvisation, journalism, juggling, lacrosse, Latin society, leadership program, music, newspaper, orchestra, philosophy, piano, puppet club, quizbowl, recycling, robo-rocketry, science bowl, soccer, spelling bee, strings, tennis, theatre, volleyball, yearbook |
Sports facilities at the school |
A 12-meter high indoor gymnasium and a 5000 m² outdoor playground provide students with various athletic options, such as field and track, ball games and more. |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
In the fall of 2018, BASIS International School Hangzhou opened its door. Located in Qianjiang New Town, the frontline of international development in Hangzhou, it is blessed with beautiful scenery in proximity to Qianjiang River and the economic strength of a central business district. |
Teaching approach of the school |
Students study the complete BASIS Curriculum from preschool to grade 12 in an immersive English-only academic community. This nationally and internationally acclaimed liberal arts and sciences program prepares students to be full participants in the 21st-century world of commerce and innovation. Grounded in traditional content mastery, they learn to think independently and to collaborate with peers on complex analytical and creative projects. |