Hangzhou Dipont School of Arts and Science

Hangzhou Dipont School of Arts and Science (formerly RDFZ King's College School Hangzhou) is a pioneering bilingual international school in Hangzhou, China, created through an exceptional partnership between world-class institutions: King's College School (KCS) London, one of the most academically successful independent schools in the world; The High School Affiliated to Renmin University of China (RDFZ) in Beijing; Dipont Education, a leading international education provider in China; and the Hangzhou municipal government. The school educates Chinese and international students aged 3 to 18 across Kindergarten, Elementary, Junior High, Senior High, and an International School division. With over 270 faculty members maintaining a 1:1 ratio between Chinese and international teachers, Hangzhou Dipont delivers outstanding bilingual instruction. Fifty percent of faculty have over 10 years of teaching experience, and 70% of international teachers come from English-speaking countries including the UK, USA, Australia, and Canada. The teaching team includes 8 PhD holders with backgrounds from prestigious universities including Oxford, UCL, Stanford, Chicago, NTU, Tsinghua, Peking, and Fudan. The school's Three Dimensions approach integrates academic rigour, character development, and creative exploration. Hangzhou Dipont's unique model combines the best of Chinese educational tradition — with its emphasis on academic excellence and discipline — with the British-style focus on extracurricular activities, critical thinking, and well-rounded development. Graduates proceed to leading universities in China and internationally.