Dingwen Academy Hangzhou

Dingwen Academy Hangzhou
Chinese: 杭州鼎文学校
DWA in December 2025
Location
No. 1, Xiushui Street, Qiantang District

Hangzhou
,
Zhejiang

China
Coordinates30°19′37″N 120°23′32″E / 30.326919°N 120.392228°E / 30.326919; 120.392228
Information
TypePrivate bilingual international day and boarding school
Motto根植中国 胜任全球 博爱世界
EstablishedSeptember 2024 (2024-09)[1]
Head of schoolMaggie Ye[2]
GradesPre‑K–12
GenderCoeducational
Enrollment300+[4]
LanguageChinese, English[2]
Campus size26.7 ha (66 acres) (site area); 183,000 m2 (1,970,000 sq ft) (gross floor area)[3]
Campus typeUrban
ColorsNavy blue, green, and white
   
Mascot鲲鹏
Websitewww.dingwenacademy.com

Dingwen Academy Hangzhou (DWA, Chinese: 杭州鼎文学校; pinyin: Hángzhōu Dǐngwén Xuéxiào) is a private, coeducational, bilingual international Pre-K–12 day and boarding 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]

Local and provincial media have profiled the campus and programs. 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.[5][6][7]

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.[8] 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.[9]

History

District authorities announced the through‑train Pre-K–12 campus in April 2024, noting a September opening.[1] On March 31, 2024, Hangzhou.com reported a parent information day describing academic plans and facilities.[10]

On April 29, 2024, the provincial outlet Zhejiang Online noted that the first high‑school intake consisted of two classes totaling 48 students.[11] In May 2024, the campus hosted the World Scholar's Cup Hangzhou Round.[12]

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.[3] It has more than 300 students enrolled across its K–12 program.[4]

Local coverage describes a riverside campus with ecological features—including a farm, wetlands, and an herb garden—alongside specialized sports and arts venues.[5][10] In 2024, district and municipal reporting listed the campus on Zhejiang's “sponge-city” demonstration backup list.[13]

School pages describe indoor facilities including a swimming pool, squash and basketball halls, performing arts spaces, and landscaped outdoor areas.[14] Local reporting notes that the pool is a 50‑meter, eight‑lane competition‑standard facility.[10]

Residences and boarding

The school states that boarding is available from primary through high school. Dormitories number about 450 rooms with approximately 1,800 beds; the stated total capacity is about 2,500 students, with boarding available for roughly 70% of students.[15][3]

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.[16]

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.[17][18]

Extracurricular activities and recognition

Local coverage highlights programs linking natural sciences with co‑curricular offerings, stating the school hosts city events and competitions.[5] School pages describe arts offerings and sports such as swimming and tennis.[14] In November 2025, Hangzhou Daily reported that Dingwen Academy's eco‑innovation center was presented at the United Nations China Youth Environment Forum in Hong Kong; national coverage of the forum was carried by China News Service.[6][7]

Admissions and oversight

The district education bureau listed the school among local private schools taking online admissions in 2025.[19] City education reporting also noted that two city‑approved private schools, including Cloud Valley School and Dingwen Academy Hangzhou, conduct citywide supplemental admissions when seats remain after the main round.[20] A June 2025 Zhejiang Daily feature discussed the school's philosophy on school boarding to build independence and community.[21]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c "钱塘江边将亮相一所一贯制新学校" [A new through-train school to debut by the Qiantang River]. 杭州市钱塘区人民政府 [Qiantang District] (in Chinese). April 2, 2024. Archived from the original on April 2, 2024. Retrieved November 27, 2025.
  2. ^ a b c d "Dingwen Academy Hangzhou". International Baccalaureate. October 15, 2025. Archived from the original on October 15, 2025. Retrieved November 27, 2025.
  3. ^ a b c "关于我们". 杭州鼎文学校官网 (in Chinese). Archived from the original on November 27, 2025. Retrieved November 27, 2025. 学校土地面积400亩，建筑面约18.3万平方米，配备先进的硬件设施，可容纳2500名学生并满足70%学生的寄宿需求。
  4. ^ a b "Dingwen Academy Hangzhou (China)". Search Associates. Search Associates. Retrieved December 9, 2025. Approximate enrollment: K-5: 110; 6-8: 110; 9-12: 100; Total: 320.
  5. ^ a b c "奏响多元融合教育新乐章 杭州这所学校创建国际大社区" [An integrated education movement: this Hangzhou school builds an international community]. Hangzhou.com.cn (原创新闻) (in Chinese). April 20, 2025. Archived from the original on April 20, 2025. Retrieved November 27, 2025.
  6. ^ a b "杭城两校案例 亮相联合国中国青少年环境大会" [Two Hangzhou school cases featured at the UN China Youth Environment Forum]. Hangzhou Daily (in Chinese). November 8, 2025. Archived from the original on November 8, 2025. Retrieved November 27, 2025.
  7. ^ a b "2025年联合国中国青少年环境大会在香港举办" [2025 UN China Youth Environment Conference held in Hong Kong]. China News Service (in Chinese). October 29, 2025. Archived from the original on October 29, 2025. Retrieved November 27, 2025.
  8. ^ "杭州市人民政府办公厅关于省政协十二届五次会议520号提案的答复" [Hangzhou Municipal Government reply on upgrading the Xiasha University Town]. Hangzhou.gov.cn (in Chinese). November 4, 2022. Retrieved November 27, 2025.
  9. ^ "钱塘区教育局2024年度工作总结和2025年工作计划" [Qiantang District Education Bureau 2024 work summary and 2025 plan]. 杭州市钱塘区教育局 [Qiantang District Education Bureau] (in Chinese). February 17, 2025. Retrieved November 27, 2025.
  10. ^ a b c "这所学校即将亮相 期待与美好教育面对面" [This school is about to debut; looking forward to meeting good education face‑to‑face]. Hangzhou.com.cn (Education) (in Chinese). March 31, 2024. Archived from the original on March 31, 2024. Retrieved November 27, 2025.
  11. ^ "三所新高中启用，考生增加约1500人！杭州中考最新消息发布" [Three new high schools open; latest Hangzhou entrance exam updates]. Chao News (Zhejiang Online) (in Chinese). April 29, 2024. Archived from the original on April 29, 2024. Retrieved November 27, 2025.
  12. ^ "Hangzhou Round — Hangzhou Dingwen Academy (May 25–26, 2024)". World Scholar’s Cup. Archived from the original on November 27, 2025. Retrieved November 27, 2025.
  13. ^ "钱塘区绘就人城水和谐共生新篇章" [Qiantang District advances water‑sensitive urbanism]. Hangzhou.gov.cn (in Chinese). June 18, 2024. Archived from the original on June 18, 2024. Retrieved November 27, 2025.
  14. ^ a b "School Life". Dingwen Academy Hangzhou. Archived from the original on November 27, 2025. Retrieved November 27, 2025.
  15. ^ "鼎文寄宿生活" [Boarding at Dingwen]. 杭州鼎文学校官网 (in Chinese). March 18, 2024. Archived from the original on March 18, 2024. Retrieved November 27, 2025.
  16. ^ "Middle School". Dingwen Academy Hangzhou. Archived from the original on November 27, 2025. Retrieved November 27, 2025.
  17. ^ "High School". Dingwen Academy Hangzhou. Archived from the original on November 27, 2025. Retrieved November 27, 2025.
  18. ^ "爱德思 A Levels 中心列表" [Edexcel A Levels center list]. 培生中国（Pearson China） (in Chinese). Archived from the original on November 27, 2025. Retrieved November 27, 2025.
  19. ^ "2025年杭州市钱塘区民办初中（含"公参民"转公学校）网上报名情况公布" [2025 Qiantang District private middle school online registration results]. 杭州市钱塘区教育局 [Qiantang District Education Bureau] (in Chinese). June 19, 2025. Archived from the original on June 19, 2025. Retrieved November 27, 2025.
  20. ^ "民办小学昨日派位结束 7月2日补招报名" [Private primary lotteries ended; supplemental admissions on July 2]. Hangzhou.com.cn (Education) (in Chinese). July 1, 2025. Archived from the original on July 1, 2025. Retrieved November 27, 2025.
  21. ^ "以父母之心 办一所传承爱与智慧的百年名校" ["With parents’ hearts": building a century‑long school of love and wisdom]. Zhejiang Daily (in Chinese). June 25, 2025. Archived from the original on June 25, 2025. Retrieved November 27, 2025.

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