Dingwen Academy Hangzhou
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| Dingwen Academy Hangzhou | |
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 DWA in December 2025 | |
| Location | |
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No. 1, Xiushui Street, Qiantang District Hangzhou , Zhejiang China | |
| Coordinates | 30°19′37″N 120°23′32″E / 30.326919°N 120.392228°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Private bilingual international school |
| Motto | 根植中国 胜任全球 博爱世界 |
| Established | September 2024[1] |
| Head of school | Maggie Ye[2] |
| Grades | Pre‑K–12 |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Enrollment | 300+[3] |
| Language | Chinese, English[2] |
| Campus size | 26.7 ha (66 acres) (site area); 183,000 m2 (1,970,000 sq ft) (gross floor area)[4] |
| Campus type | Urban |
| Colors | Navy blue, green, and white |
| Mascot | 鲲鹏 |
| Website | www |
Dingwen Academy Hangzhou (DWA, Chinese: 杭州鼎文学校; pinyin: Hángzhōu Dǐngwén Xuéxiào) is a private coeducational Pre-K–12 bilingual international school in the Qiantang District of Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. It opened in September 2024[1] and in 2025 was authorized as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School for the Diploma Programme.[2]
The campus is located in Qiantang's University Town North area, a core zone within the “Qiantang Science City” strategy, which municipal planners describe as upgrading education, research, and urban services around the university cluster.[5] University Town North and the school are included in the district's "Qiantang Youxue" (钱塘优学) initiative to improve education quality and promote internationalization.[6]
On March 31, 2024, Hangzhou.com.cn reported on a parent meeting for Dingwen Academy Hangzhou, where the school introduced its academic design and campus facilities.[7]
District authorities announced a Pre‑K–12 campus in April 2024, noting a September opening.[1]
On April 29, 2024, the provincial outlet Zhejiang Online reported that the first high school intake consisted of two classes totaling 48 students.[8]
In May 2024, the campus hosted the World Scholar's Cup Hangzhou Round.[9]
Campus and facilities
The school site occupies about 400 mu (approximately 26.7 ha; 66 acres), with around 183,000 m2 of built floor area.[4] It has more than 300 students enrolled across its K–12 program.[3]
Local coverage describes a riverside campus with ecological features—including a farm, wetlands, and an herb garden—alongside specialized sports and arts venues.[10][7] In 2024, district and municipal reporting listed the campus on Zhejiang's “sponge city” demonstration backup list.[11]
School pages describe indoor facilities including a swimming pool, squash and basketball halls, performing arts spaces, and landscaped outdoor areas.[12] Local reporting notes that the pool is a 50‑meter, eight‑lane competition‑standard facility.[7]
Residences and boarding
The school states that boarding is available from primary through high school. It has about 450 dormitory rooms with approximately 1,800 beds; with a total student capacity of about 2,500, this corresponds to boarding for roughly 70% of students.[13][4] A June 2025 Zhejiang Daily feature discussed the school's philosophy on school boarding to build independence and community.[14]
Academics
According to the school, in the compulsory‑education years (primary and junior secondary), it follows China's compulsory education curriculum. In the primary division, it integrates IPC elements; the junior secondary program uses bilingual instruction and prepares students for IGCSE as a bridge to senior secondary studies.[15]
At the senior secondary level, Dingwen Academy Hangzhou is listed by the International Baccalaureate as an authorized IB World School for the Diploma Programme.[2] The school also offers A‑Level and Advanced Placement pathways; it appears on Pearson Edexcel’s mainland center list as center no. 96988 for International GCSE and A‑Level examinations.[16][17]
Extracurricular activities and recognition
Local coverage has highlighted programs linking natural sciences with co‑curricular offerings, stating the school hosts city events and competitions.[10] School pages describe arts offerings and sports such as swimming and tennis.[12]
In November 2025, Hangzhou Daily reported that the school's eco‑innovation center was one of two Hangzhou cases presented at the United Nations China Youth Environment Forum in Hong Kong.[10][18][19] National coverage of the forum was carried by China News Service.[18][19]
Admissions and oversight
Dingwen Academy Hangzhou officially accepts both Chinese nationals and foreign-born students.[20] The district education bureau listed the school among local private schools taking online admissions in 2025.[21] City education reporting also noted that two city‑approved private schools—Cloud Valley School and Dingwen Academy Hangzhou—conduct citywide supplemental admissions when seats remain after the main round.[22]