Principal: Jessamine Koenig jkoenig@his-china.org Hangzhou International School Vice Principal: Patricia Long 78 Dongxin Road • Hangzhou 310053, China [email protected] Phone: (86-571) 8669-0045 Counselor: Rachel Pekin Contact: [email protected] [email protected] www.his-china.org CEEB: 694229 The School and Community IB Diploma Program (IBDP) Hangzhou International School (HIS) is a non-profit The IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) is a two-year pre- educational day school established in 2002, governed by a university program which consists of six subjects (three at self-perpetuating board of directors. It is overseen by the Higher Level and three at Standard Level), an Extended International School Foundation. The HIS mission is to provide Essay of 4000 words, a Theory of Knowledge (TOK) course, international learners with opportunities to pursue academic and a required Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) component. and personal excellence in a caring community. The HIS campus is home to 700 students in total with 100 students The IBDP is structured to provide students with a rigorous in the high school. Our students come from 50 different and balanced education, to facilitate geographic and cultural countries and speak multiple languages. mobility, and to promote international understanding.

Accreditation and Authorization IBDP Courses Hangzhou International School (HIS) is accredited by the The following IBDP courses are offered at HIS: Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Group 1 Language A: Group 2 Language B: HIS is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School • English Language & • English authorized in 2014 at the IB Diploma Programme level. Literature • Chinese HIS was authorized as an IB Continuum School offering • Chinese Language & • Spanish the Primary Years Programme and the Middle Years Literature • French Programme in 2019. All students in Grades 11 and 12 • SSST Literature follow IBDP courses and the majority attain the full IB (Korean & German) Group 4 Sciences: Diploma. All qualifying students also receive an accredited • Biology HIS High School Diploma. The school year is divided into Group 3 Individuals • Chemistry two semesters, running from August to December and and Societies: • Physics January to June for 180 instructional days. • Economics • History Group 6 Arts HIS High School Diploma • Visual Arts Students complete the required credits over four years to Group 5 Mathematics receive an HIS High School Diploma. Credit requirements • Mathematics HL / SL TOK, EE, CAS are listed below: • Math Studies • Language and Literature 4 credits • Language B 3 credits IBDP Results, Grades and Class Rank • Social Studies 3 credits HIS reports student achievement on assessments that • Sciences 3 credits are graded against clearly expressed criteria and rubrics. • Mathematics 3 credits All assessment grades are reported using the IB 1-7 scale. • Arts 2 credits HIS does not provide a class rank for individual students • PHE 2 credits and does not weight grades. Grade Point Averages (GPA) • Electives 5 credits are not used for final calculations. The IB Diploma results Total 25 credits for the last three years are posted below. Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, CAS required IBDP Results 2017 2018 2019 Assessment Average Point 32 35 34 HIS offers standardized assessments to prepare for college Total entrance exams. HIS is an exam center for the SAT and PSAT. Highest Point Students regularly score above the global average, Faculty Total 42 42 43 use IB criteria and rubrics to assess student attainment levels. Average Grade 5.17 5.63 5.39 External moderation validates the evaluation. CEEB:694229 IB:050082 UCAS: 2018HIS Attainment Levels China Trip Explorations Student reports indicate a 1-7 level mark as listed below: Students at HIS participate in a yearly trip to different Attainment Descriptor Demonstrated Performance locations in China, including Guizhou, Inner Mongolia, and Group 2 Language B: Consistently demonstrated thorough knowledge Yunnan provinces. They take part in community service • English and understanding of course content presented 6 or 7 Exemplary projects, challenge themselves physically while exploring • Chinese to date with outstanding sophistication and or the diferent terrains of rural communities, and gain • Spanish quality Consistently demonstrated broad knowledge insight to the language and culture of the country. These • French 5 Good and understanding of course content presented curricular programs provide opportunities for exploration to date as per all course expectations and introduction to our host country culture. Group 4 Sciences: Demonstrated sufficient knowledge and • Biology 4 Satisfactory understanding of course content presented to HIS Extra Curricular Activities date as per most course expectations • Chemistry HIS offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, sports, Demonstrated adequate knowledge and • Physics 3 Adequate understanding of course content presented and creative programs to promote student development. Demonstrated lack of minimal knowledge and Students take part in organizations such as Model United Group 6 Arts 1 or 2 Poor understanding of course content presented Nations, Global Issues Network, Student Council, Upper • Visual Arts School Musical Ensemble, National Honor Society and Technology Access more. Students also coordinate their own activities such TOK, EE, CAS HIS is a 1:1 laptop school, using student laptops with school as Cooking Club, Robotics Club, Chess Club, etc. Students wifi coverage and online research access. The ManageBac are involved in service projects to area children’s hospitals, platform allows for digital submission and documentation environmental sites, and local organizations. Students help of student work, assessment, and communication. plan the annual Dragon Run 5k, which supports the Library Project through fundraising. Awards and Recognitions Students at HIS are recognized with Principal’s Honor Roll HIS Athletics for achievement each semester. At the end of the year, HIS is part of the ACAMIS, SISAC and HISAC athletic faculty nominate students for HIS Community Awards associations, allowing for competitive matches around including categories such as Inquirer, Communicator, China. Student athletes gain teamwork and leadership skills Principled & Caring, Self-Management, and Perseverance. while taking top rank in local and regional tournaments. Students are also recognized for participation and Varsity sports include Badminton, Basketball, Soccer, achievement in athletics each year. Coaches recognize top Swimming, Table Tennis and Volleyball. players with yearly awards. 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