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School comparison · Hangzhou
Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026-04-26 · Both schools in Hangzhou
| Metric | Dingwen Academy Hangzhou | Hangzhou Chinese International School |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum | British | — |
| Qualifications | IGCSE and A-Levels | — |
| Ages served | Ages 3 to 18 | Ages 14 to 15 |
| True annual cost |
| — |
| $10,846 |
| Hidden fee %? | — | +16% |
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| First-year cost? | — | $12,346 |
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| WhereNext Value Score? | — | 45/100 |
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| Cost percentile (city)? | — | 80th |
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| Students | 2,500 | 144 |
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| Avg class size | 20 | — |
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| Boarding | Yes | Yes |
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| Admissions | Open | Open |
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| Accreditations | — | IBO, CIS, NEASC |
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Highlighted cells indicate which school holds the more favourable value for arriving expat families on that dimension (e.g. lower tuition, smaller class size, higher Value Score, more open admissions). Some rows are neutral.
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