Hailiang International School | Chinese Universities

Hailiang International School (HIS) was established by Hailiang Group, a Fortune Global 500 company. Adhering to the educational vision of "Excellence, Internationalisation, and Distinctiveness" and drawing on 29 years of basic education experience and 22 years of international education experience of Hailiang Education, we provide an innovative education system and platform for global students .
HIS recruits foreign, overseas Chinese, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan students who seek high-quality education . Guided by the educational philosophy of "Diversity, Balance, Open-mindedness, Respect", we integrate international education concepts with oriental education philosophies to build a consistent curriculum and cultivation system across all school stages. This enables us to offer diversified course choices and development pathways for students of different nationalities, backgrounds, and needs . Meanwhile, we provide students with confident learning scenarios, healthy nurturing activities, and an inclusive social atmosphere, aiming to cultivate global leadership talents with a global perspective, a holistic view, a future-oriented mindset, multilingual abilities (including Chinese and English), and solid academic skills.
Our Honour:
The first international school in Shaoxing officially approved by the Education Department of Zhejiang Province .
An official HSK and HSKK test centre approved by the Centre for Language Education and Cooperation .
Recognized as the "REIS-2023 International School of the Year for Diversified Integration" .
An approved high school for the "Youth Talent Program-YINGCAIJIHUA" for international undergraduate students at Zhejiang University .
An officially authorized cooperative school of the Ivy Events Schoolympics Organizing Committee .
Our Curriculum:
Our core curriculum system is based on the prestigious British education system and the Chinese National Basic Curriculum, achieving interdisciplinary integration and progressive learning. We adopt an advanced model featuring age-segmented grouping, stratified classes, independent course selection, and targeted training .
Specific Class Types:
Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, and Overseas Students Classes: Specially designed for students eligible for the Union Admissions Test (Liankao), this three-year program helps students apply to top universities in China. Unlike general high school syllabuses, it combines general high school courses with Liankao exam-focused courses in the first two years. In the third year, we provide Liankao pre-exam sprint tutoring and individualized courses to strengthen students' foundations and ensure successful university admissions .
Chinese Language Classes for Foreigners:

These classes offer unique and challenging Sino-Western integrated courses to enhance students' Chinese proficiency while integrating international educational concepts.
International Curriculum Classes:

Tailored to meet the needs of students applying to elite universities worldwide, these classes align with international educational standards and provide comprehensive academic support.
ECA (Extra Curriculum Activity) Program
Leveraging the global competency model, HIS has developed an ECA program with Hailiang characteristics. Centered on student development and guided by the concept of whole-person education, this program allows students to expand their horizons, cultivate interests, and enhance overall learning abilities in a relaxed and enjoyable environment. It covers six major areas:
Quality-oriented Education: Includes leadership courses (featuring lectures, group activities, speeches, etc., to develop planning and interpersonal skills) and global perspective courses (combining academic research with real life to foster critical thinking and problem-solving abilities) .
Sports: Offers activities such as football, basketball, badminton, fencing, shooting, swimming, indoor skiing, golf, and equestrian sports to instill health awareness and lifelong exercise habits.
Art Development: Encompasses music, fine arts, and cultural creativity, with courses like dance, vocal music, piano, painting, Go, calligraphy, and tea art to nurture students' artistic talents.
Student Clubs: Allows students to choose clubs based on personal interests, providing a platform to explore passions beyond academics.
Moral Education Activities: Includes events like "Anti-bullying", "No Sports, No HIS", "Protecting the Environment", and "Chinese Traditional Culture Series" to cultivate students' morality and empathy.
Social Practice: Features the "Perception of China" cultural experience and social practice program, which helps students understand Chinese culture and society, and develop practical problem-solving skills through exploration and collaboration.
Teaching Staff
HIS is led by a renowned principal in international education. Our team consists of over 40 outstanding Chinese and foreign teachers with advanced degrees and rich teaching experience, matching the needs of students from diverse nationalities and cultural backgrounds. Foreign teachers account for approximately 30% of the staff, and the teacher-student ratio is as high as 1:3.
Key Faculty Members
Principal Joyee Zhou: Holds a Master's Degree in Educational Assessment from Durham University (UK), has worked in well-known international education groups, and has extensive experience in international school curriculum management.
Foreign Teachers: For example, Wynand (from South Africa, International English/Social Science Teacher, graduated from the Siam Institute of Technology with 5 years of teaching experience), Aya (from South Africa, International Mathematics Teacher, graduated from the University of Limpopo with TEFL and SACE certifications), and Richard (from the UK, International English Teacher, graduated from Lancaster University with over 5 years of experience in teaching phonetics, grammar, and writing)
Chinese Teachers: For instance, Sean (Vice Principal, Master's Degree from Nanjing University, a leader in liberal arts for the Liankao), Sally (Director of Academic Affairs, 12 years of experience in teaching Chemistry for the Gaokao and Liankao, an Outstanding Teacher in Zhejiang's private education sector), and Tina (Chinese Teacher for Foreigners, Master's Degree in International Chinese Language Education from Soochow University, with a 100% pass rate for students taking the HSK Advanced Exam)
Academic Achievements
HIS serves as a talent base for international students applying to more than 10 top universities in China, offering dual pathways to elite institutions both domestically and abroad. Our comprehensive international curriculum meets the requirements of students applying to top colleges worldwide, and our professional study-abroad consulting team provides customized application services, ensuring "one plan per student".
Graduates of HIS have achieved excellent academic results. International students have a 100% admission rate to top-tier Chinese universities, including Tsinghua University, Peking University, Fudan University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Nanjing University, Renmin University of China, National Taiwan University, and the China Academy of Art. Students in the international curriculum program have been admitted to world-renowned universities such as University College London (UCL), the University of Sydney, the University of Toronto, and Duke University .
Campus Facilities
HIS is located within Hailiang Education Park, which covers an area of 1280 mu. The school shares first-class facilities in the park, including calligraphy rooms, music rooms, dance studios, painting studios, piano rooms, laboratories, programming labs, high-standard sports fields, fencing halls, shooting ranges, equestrian arenas, a library, a CBA-level indoor basketball court, a swimming pool, and an indoor ski resort. These well-equipped facilities cater to both academic and extracurricular needs, maximizing students' potential and creating an ideal campus environment .

Distinctive Educational Philosophy: Upholding the core values of "Diversity, Balance, Open-mindedness, Respect", the school integrates international and oriental educational philosophies. It offers a consistent curriculum andcultivation system for students of diverse nationalities, backgrounds, and needs, fostering a learning environment that is inclusive and supportive. This philosophy is reflected in every aspect of school life, from curriculum design to extracurricular activities, ensuring students develop a global perspective and cultural sensitivity.
Authoritative Approvals and Honors:

As the first international school in Shaoxing approved by the Education Department of Zhejiang Province, it holds official approvals such as being an HSK and HSKK test center authorized by the Centre for Language Education and Cooperation. It has also received honors like "REIS - 2023 International School of the Year for Diversified Integration" and is an approved high school for the "Youth Talent Program - YINGCAIJIHUA" at Zhejiang University. These recognitions attest to the school's high - quality education and its standing in the international education community .
Comprehensive Curriculum System:

The core curriculum combines the British education system and the Chinese National Basic Curriculum, enabling interdisciplinary integration and progressive learning. It features age - segmented classes, stratified teaching, independent course selection, and targeted training. The school offers specialized classes like those for Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, and overseas students to prepare them for the Union Admissions Test, Chinese language classes for foreigners to enhance their Chinese proficiency, and international curriculum classes to meet the needs of students applying to world - class universities. Additionally, the ECA program, covering six major areas such as quality - oriented education, sports, and art development, promotes students' all - round development .
Outstanding Teaching Staff:

Led by a renowned principal in international education, the school has over 40 excellent Chinese and foreign teachers with advanced degrees and rich teaching experience. With foreign teachers accounting for about 30% and a teacher - student ratio of 1:3, the school can meet the diverse learning needs of students. Teachers are experts in their fields, whether it's teaching academic subjects, guiding students in moral education, or providing career - planning advice .
Excellent Academic Achievements:

The school serves as a talent base for international students applying to top universities in China and provides dual - channel access to both Chinese and foreign elite institutions. Its comprehensive international curriculum meets the requirements of students applying to top global colleges. The professional study - abroad planning team offers customized application services. Graduates have achieved remarkable results, with international students having a 100% admission rate to top - tier Chinese universities, and many students being admitted to world - renowned universities like UCL, the University of Sydney, and Duke University .
Superior Campus Facilities:

Located in the 1280 - mu Hailiang Education Park, the school shares first - class facilities. These include a variety of functional classrooms such as calligraphy, music, and dance rooms, advanced laboratories and programming rooms, high - standard sports fields, and modern sports facilities like fencing halls, shooting ranges, and equestrian arenas. The well - equipped library, CBA - level indoor basketball court, swimming pool, and indoor ski resort also contribute to creating an ideal campus environment for students to explore their interests and maximize their potential .