Wellington College Education China - Hangzhou

We are proud to have won the Wellington Cup Athletics on Saturday, competing against highly competitive teams including our sister Hiba schools in Shanghai and Nantong, Basis and Kings.
The event reflected the very best of our school community, with strong pupil performances supported by effective cross-campus collaboration. Thank you to our coaches and volunteers, and to colleagues across PE, marketing, facilities and operations, for the professionalism and teamwork that ensured the day ran smoothly.
Congratulations to all pupils who represented the school, including our gold medallists across track and field, and those contributing to an excellent overall medal tally.

We’re proud to share that, in the 2026 Forbes China International Schools Annual Selection, our Hangzhou schools continue to lead locally.

Wellington College International Hangzhou remains No. 1 in Hangzhou for International Primary and International Senior School. Hiba Academy Hangzhou is No. 1 in Hangzhou for Bilingual Primary and No. 2 in Hangzhou for Bilingual Senior School, while our Sixth Form continues to rank No. 1 in Hangzhou.

Forbes is widely regarded as one of China’s most respected school rankings, assessing academic excellence, teaching quality, resources and future readiness.

We’re excited to keep moving forward—supporting young people to flourish, unlock their potential and shape the world with confidence.

Our U11 pupils delivered an outstanding performance at FOBISIA. For the first time in our school’s history, we placed in the top two in every event across three days, competing against seven other schools.

Football: gold
Swimming: silver
Athletics: silver
Teeball: silver

A special mention to Cola X., who set a new FOBISIA record in the 25m breaststroke.

This is a fantastic achievement and a credit to our young athletes’ dedication. Thank you to all colleagues and coaches who supported the team throughout training and the trip.

Congratulations to Jerry L. on receiving an offer from the London School of Economics and Political Science to study Mathematics, Statistics and Business.

With an exceptionally competitive admissions, this is a significant achievement and a testament to Jerry’s hard work, ambition and academic strength.

His dedication reflects the spirit we aim to cultivate in every pupil, and we look forward to seeing what he achieves next.

Our pupils have achieved excellent results across international swimming competitions.
At the 14th Malaysia Open and Age Group Artistic Swimming Championships, Cathy J. and William W. won gold, while Yolanda L. and Peter W. won silver.
At the IYSC International Youth Swimming Challenge, pupils won 17 gold, 17 silver and 12 bronze medals, with age-group champions including Richard H., Cola X., Rachel L. and Vigas L.
We remain committed to an outstanding swimming programme, with strong coaching and high-quality training opportunities. Congratulations to all involved.

We are pleased to share the university admissions results for the Class of 2026.
As of 30 April, pupils have received 200 offers in total, averaging six offers per pupil. Among these, 46% are from universities ranked in the QS World Top 10, 63% from the Top 20 and 83% from the Top 50. The total value of scholarships awarded exceeds RMB 4 million.
In the UK pathway, pupils have received 20 offers from G5 universities, including our first offer from Imperial College London, which marks a significant milestone.

Last week, Carina Ma, our Head of Primary Pastoral, spoke as a workshop presenter at the 9th China Festival of Education in Shanghai. In her session, Beyond the Surface: A Holistic Approach to Wellbeing, Belonging and Sustainable Resilience in Schools, she explored how pupils’ behaviour and engagement can be shaped by underlying psychological needs. Drawing on case studies, she shared practical pastoral strategies that strengthen autonomy, competence and relatedness, helping pupils feel a stronger sense of belonging and build sustainable resilience over time.

We are proud to have colleagues who keep learning, connect with the wider community and bring fresh thinking back to our classrooms.

Last weekend, our Spring Fiesta: Family Sports and Camping Day brought our community together for an afternoon of sport, teamwork and time outdoors.

Families enjoyed an indoor badminton friendly match with the Transfar Group badminton team and other local teams, along with outdoor football, frisbee, golf and painting activities. On the lawn, our flame-free camping zone offered a calm space to pause, chat and make the most of the spring weather.

We value a warm, connected community, and we believe staff wellbeing is as important as pupil wellbeing. The day strengthened our team spirit and brought families closer together. Thank you to everyone who joined us, and to the FOW parent community for making the day such a success.

Last weekend, our staff and parents travelled to Nantong campus for a Staff–Parents Sports Tournament, taking part in badminton and football.

Congratulations to our Hangzhou women’s doubles team on winning the championship again and to our teachers’ football team on securing second place.

It was a great opportunity to strengthen relationships across our community and connect with colleagues from across the group, on and off the pitch. Thank you to everyone who played, supported and helped with the organisation.