Yes

Yes. English is the primary language of instruction. Wellington has an EAL Programme (English as an Additional Language) for a small number of pupils for whom English is not their first language and who need extra support in reading, writing, listening and speaking.

English, Mandarin, French and Spanish

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Yes, there is one teaching assistant per class for Years 1-6.

Wellington offers classes in DT (Design and Technology), ICT (Information and Communications Technology) and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics).

Yes, our academic team are trained and experienced in offering eLearning classes through Microsoft TEAMs and our delivery of eLearning programme throughout the COVID-19 crisis was lauded as one of the best not only in Hangzhou, but in the broader region.

Wellington is a secular school.

IGCSE, A Level

Yes

There is a homework timetable to ensure that homework is planned and managed. The suggested time varies according to age from around 20 minutes in Year 1 to 2 hours per night in Year 10. Homework plans are tailored to the needs of each individual child, in consultation with parents.

Wellington College Hangzhou was founded in 2018, and as such does not have graduating classes yet. However, we expect that our graduation rates and university acceptances would meet or exceed those in our sister schools in Tianjin and Shanghai. To date, more than 40% of graduates have been accepted into the top 10 universities globally.

Yes. Pastoral care is a core element of the Wellington educational provision, a part of which includes supporting the needs of children who require additional assistance throughout their learning journey.

Wellington’s Special Education Needs (SEN) team provides support to pupils with emergent learning difficulties through the Pastoral Care Programme. In order to help pupils reach their full potential, we work closely with teachers and parents identifying needs, assessing the child, planning the right support, and implementing and reviewing SEN support.

Wellington provides a deeply personalised and tailored education, which includes providing extension and enrichment for gifted and talented children. Teachers work closely with pupils in providing a differentiated educational experience that helps each child achieve to their full potential.
Additionally, we recognise and reward excellence by offering scholarships in the categories of music, sport and academics. Scholars play a significant role in the life of the college and, whatever their discipline, must show a high degree of ability in their chosen field and be able to demonstrate leadership in the encouragement of non-scholarship holding pupils. For the 2020-2021 academic year, we are introducing a range of academic scholarships that can result in significant or full reduction of tuition fees. For the most up-to-date scholarship information, please contact the Admissions team.

Yes

Assessment

Wellington College International Hangzhou is a selective school which, in line with our holistic educational philosophy, aims to admit boys and girls with a wide range of skills and capabilities including those who can demonstrate academic ability, an enthusiasm for arts, music, sports and service.
The admissions process varies across the College and generally consists of an age appropriate academic evaluation; an assessment of cognitive ability; consideration of past school reports and references; review of co-curricular achievements; and an interview during which the pupil should be able to demonstrate a desire to attend Wellington and a willingness to participate in College life.

Some year groups have waiting lists.

There is no application deadline as Wellington operates a rolling admissions system. However, as the College grows, there will be fewer places available and Wellington encourages early applications.

As an international school serving the needs of the international community in Hangzhou, we admit pupils throughout the academic year, where spaces are available.

8:00 am

Monday through Thursday: 4:00 pm
Friday: 3:40 pm

No

Yes. For the 2021-2022 academic year, Wellington offers 24 school bus routes with 79 pickup points across the majority of expatriate living areas in Hangzhou.

Yes. All pupils are required to eat school lunches provided by our catering service provider, except for those who have special exemptions, such as for religious or medical reasons.

The offered standard lunch provides one of the following options: Sandwich set, Noodle set, Teppanyaki Set, Chinese Set, Italian Set, Western Set and Daily Special Set. Students with specific dietary needs can communicate those with the services team, and they will be appropriated supported.

Yes

Wellington believes in a holistic approach to education and offers an extensive Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs) programme. Life at Wellington College International Hangzhou is busy and full of rich experiences such as; off-campus field trips to extend learning in real-life situations, visits from international and local professionals, events, activities, festivals and more.
Core to the CCA programme are our School Activities (SAs). These activities take place at the end of the school day and offer pupils a wide range of choices that allow them to extend and challenge their own learning and development, whilst also creating opportunities to nurture talent and foster excellence in fields beyond those that are encountered in the exam hall. Whether it be learning French, making Lego creations, exploring dance styles, applying strategies in board games, testing fine motor-skills or composing musical scores, the School Activities programme provides the essential building blocks that develop well-rounding children with many strings in their bow. The experiences gained through SAs can help children learn to adapt in testing situations and build mental resilience. As an essential part of the CCA programme, our SAs grow and mature over time, providing rich and exciting opportunities for the pupils.

Football, cricket, basketball, volleyball, swimming, table tennis, tennis, archery, gymnastics and athletics.

Yes

Sport is a major priority and Wellington’s facilities are second to none, including the sports hall, football pitch, a 400-metre all weather synthetic running track, indoor basketball and badminton courts, and two swimming pools, including a 25 metre, six-lane competition pool.

The Wellington Values are courage, respect, iIntegrity, kindness and responsibility. These values continue to underpin the conversations we have with pupils, the messaging we give in assemblies, and are embedded at the heart of our rewards and sanctions at the College. They encapsulate how we want Wellingtonians to be.
Whereas the Wellington Values are sought in Wellingtonians before they even join the College, and will be reinforced and communicated throughout their time as pupils here, the Wellington Identities are what we want all Wellingtonians to be and to become. They are inspired, intellectual, independent, individual and inclusive. We hope that as they leave the College as Old Wellingtonians, all our pupils will be role-models of these five characteristics, which describe the Wellington identity.

A holistic education means more than academic success. It means building a tool-kit of skills (critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, team-work, confidence, presentation skills, musical & artistic ability, sporting prowess and more) that Wellingtonians can rely on to help them not only adapt to change, but thrive in the face of it.