Huili School Hangzhou

The Huili School Hangzhou educational model has been carefully crafted by educational specialist within Wellington supported by a wide range of Chinese and International experts; including university professors in China and England, prominent school leaders in China along with subject specialists from China and England.Learning at Huili School Hangzhou is inspired by the following 3 principles:

• The Huili Identity and Values
• Bilingualism
• Developing a deep understanding of the heritage and culture of China and using this to establish the aptitudes and skills needed to be a successful global citizen.

Together these principles shape life at the College and inspire the entire community. To truly understand the educational model, it will be necessary to explore each principle more deeply.
At Huili School Hangzhou our unique approach to language acquisition comprises a 50/50 exposure to Chinese and English, fostering bilingualism and bi-literacy. In order to achieve our aims of bilingualism, we must be clear on establishing a Huili Hangzhou definition of what a bilingual learner is. We define a bilingual learner as an individual who is able to make a seamless transition between the two languages of instruction. A bilingual person can read, write, understand, think and speak (and even dream) in two languages without hindrance at all levels. This is to say that they are able to make the intercultural and linguistic transitions seamlessly, whether it be for study, business or leisure. Bilingual leaners will be able to think, dream and tell jokes in two languages.Learning at Huili School Hangzhou is a rich fabric constructed with fibres that are inherently Chinese. An essential outcome from an education at Huili School Hangzhou is that pupils will have developed a deep understanding and appreciation of the rich heritage and culture of China. We aim to cultivate pupils who are inspired by their home nation, who celebrate and passionately learn about their history and traditions, grow an understanding of what it is to be Chinese as well as embrace social practices and norms. Our pupils will utilise this strong sense of being Chinese as a prism through which to learn about and understand other cultures and develop the aptitudes needed to be successful global citizens. We take a Chinese perspective when constructing all aspects of life at the College.

A key element of ensuring the wellbeing of the children in our care is through ensuring they are safe. We call this our safeguarding programme. Safeguarding is integrated into every level of operation in the College, from our hiring processes through to signage, staff training and pupil education on their own safety.Our staff are trained on how to identify signs that a child may require support and know how to appropriately and sensitively deliver that support. We have a trained team of Designated Safeguarding Leads who act as the key contact people for all safeguarding related matters, and ensure that throughout the College, our safeguarding practices are meeting world standards.