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Xi'an Hanova International School is located in the Chanba Ecological District of Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China. The Chanba campus address is 1589 Jinmao 9 Road, Chanba Ecological Area, Xi'an 710000 PR China. The campusOpened in August 2021 and sits in the northeast of Xi'an, about 30 minutes from the city centre (Bell and Drum Towers) and just south of Expo Park.
The school serves students aged 3–18, from Early Years through Year 13. The Chanba campus includes Primary Years (Nursery–Year 6) and a combined MYP/DP facility for Years 7–13, reflecting the IB Continuum (PYP, MYP, DP).
Xi'an Hanova International School is co-educational and operates as a day school; there are no boarding facilities.
Hanova focuses on meeting the diverse needs of its students and provides English language support as part of its learning-support offerings. The school has historically expanded English Language Support to assist learners, with a current emphasis on addressing the needs of all students aged 3–18.
There is no formal country affiliation for the school.
There is no religious affiliation indicated for the school.
The typical school day starts around 8:45 am and ends around 4:00 pm, with breaks and lunch incorporated into the day.
Hanova operates its own school bus service. The school has used Hanova-owned buses and a dedicated bus supervisor; historical posts note the introduction of new buses (including bus numbers 2, 4 and 5) in 2014 and ongoing operation of the school bus fleet.
On-campus dining is provided via a PYP dining hall and a commercial kitchen on Hanova's Chanba campus; meals are prepared daily with fresh ingredients; dietary needs are accommodated; Western and Asian flavors are offered, with a world-leading food service provider overseeing the kitchen.
Hanova has four houses: Han House (Red), Qin House (Blue), Song House (Green) and Tang House (Yellow). The House System was established in 2014 to provide competition and community through a range of school activities. Each house in the Secondary has two leaders (one boy and one girl) elected by all members of the house in Years 10–11; in the Primary School, leaders are a captain and a vice-captain elected from Year 6. The houses compete for the title House of the Year based on points from three activity groups: Academic achievement, Service activities, and Sports activities; points are allocated equally across groups.
Hanova is a community-driven, not-for-profit school, actively supported by the regional government authorities.
Xi'an Hanova International School is an IB Continuum School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). The PYP is authorized for Early Years through Year 6, the MYP for Years 7–11, and the DP for Years 12–13, with 20 Diploma subjects available. The school was authorized for PYP in 2017, MYP in 2016 and DP in 2014. Hanova is a community-driven, not-for-profit school in Xi'an with the Chanba Campus opening in August 2021. It is Cambridge authorized, a SAT/ACT testing center, and a licensed Duke of Edinburgh's International Award provider.
Graduates study at universities around the world. Examples include UCLA and Boston College in the United States; University College London (UCL) in the United Kingdom; Yonsei University and Chung-Ang University in Korea; and McGill University in Canada.
Graduates advance to universities around the world; examples include UCLA, Boston College, UCL, Yonsei University, Chung-Ang University and McGill University. The school provides university and careers counselling to support higher education progression.
Hanova offers full and partial scholarships for outstanding students with financial constraints, especially in Secondary and the Diploma Programme; recipients must demonstrate high academic ability, engage in extra-curricular activities and show leadership. Scholarships provide monetary amounts toward annual tuition fees. The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is licensed at Hanova to develop youth leadership, and the school is a Cambridge center.
The school supports students through a structured IB-based framework that emphasizes inquiry, understanding, and responsible action. It focuses on developing communicators, open-mindedness, caring attitudes, and balance as part of its global citizen education.
The school offers an inclusive IB programme with a focus on meeting individual learning needs through its continuum of IB subjects and student supports.
The school provides an international curriculum with multilingual learning opportunities and language classes (e.g., Chinese, Spanish, Korean) to support multilingual development.
The school emphasises holistic development and responsible global citizenship within its IB framework, including social-emotional growth through its learning outcomes and community activities.
The school operates as a not-for-profit, community-driven institution with policies aligned to safeguarding and student welfare as part of its school program and community expectations.
1. Registration of Interest: Parents submit a Registration of Interest via hanova.org to begin the admissions process. The form collects basic information to initiate contact with the admissions team. 2. Schedule a Campus Tour: Families can schedule a campus tour through the Schedule Tour option to visit Hanova's Chanba campus and meet staff. 3. Submit Application: The Student Application Form is completed via OpenApply; supporting documents may be requested as part of the application. The language of instruction is English. 4. Scholarships: Scholarships are offered for outstanding students with financial constraints; full and partial scholarships are available in Secondary School, especially within the Diploma Programme, with funds used against annual tuition fees.
Hanova offers full and partial scholarships for outstanding students with financial constraints. Scholarships are provided in Secondary School where possible, especially within the Diploma Programme, with funds used against annual tuition fees. Recipients must demonstrate high academic ability, participate in extracurricular activities, take leadership roles and remain engaged in school life. For more information and application, contact admission@his-xian.com.
Xi'an International School is located in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, in the Yan Ta District (Yan Ta Qu). The address is Yan Ta Qu Yu Dou Lu
The school serves Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade. It includes Elementary and Early Middle School, followed by High School (Grades 9–12) with AP and AP Capstone Diploma options.
Private, international day school. It is co-educational.
An English Language Program (ELP) provides targeted English language support for students, including after-school ELP for Elementary and Middle School and for High School during Elective periods; cost is RMB 18,000 per year. The school also provides 1 Special Education Paraprofessional, an ESL Coordinator, and a School Counselor to support students with learning needs; a School Nurse provides health services on campus.
The school has no official country affiliation.
No religious affiliation is listed.
The day includes a morning start with advisory/homeroom, class time until about 3:30 p.m., then After School Activities from 3:45–4:45 p.m. Lunch periods run 11:00–11:57 (Elementary) and 12:00–12:50 (Secondary).
XIS offers a school bus service. Bus fees are 11,000 RMB for a full year (normal time) or 8,000 RMB for one semester; transportation after ELP or ASA brings the total to 13,000 RMB (full year) or 9,000 RMB (semester). Bus routes comply with Chinese regulations, and families may opt to use XIS-arranged bus services.
XIS uses a dress code with a uniform. Elementary students must wear an official XIS shirt or the XIS patch. Secondary students must wear either their official XIS shirt, XIS patch, or student ID.
XIS provides a school lunch program. The menu includes Chinese cuisine and Korean offerings, with a special lunch arranged by the Student Government Assembly (SGA).
XIS offers Pre-K through 12 on an American-style curriculum with an immersive English environment; daily core classes in English, Chinese, math, science, and social studies are taught in small classes (about 15 students) with at least 250 minutes per week devoted to English and math. Elementary uses Math-in-Focus (Singapore-based) for Pre-K–7; 8th–12th follow tracks including Algebra I/II, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus AB/CD. Science is NGSS-aligned: Pre-K–5 uses Into Science; 6th–12th offers iScience-based courses plus AP Biology, AP Chemistry, Physics, and Computer Science; Health is included for 6–10. Social Studies uses an XIS-created curriculum with AERO standards for Pre-K–5; 6th–12th includes World Studies, US History, Economics, and Government using AERO standards. ELA uses Reading Street for Pre-K–5 and My Perspectives for 6th–12th, with Wordly Wise 3000 and Writing Coach for vocabulary and grammar. The High School program includes six AP courses (Biology, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Statistics, US History) plus AP Capstone; graduation requires 22 credits and on-site SAT and AP testing. Chinese instruction runs through the Marco Polo program across all grades, with advancement tests and credit-bearing Chinese courses in Grades 9–12.
XIS supports Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) through a weekly Advisory Program in which all students and teaching staff participate; during the first 10 minutes of each school day, students work in small groups with a staff member using an Advisory Workbook, covering topics such as emotional health and well-being, stress reduction, healthy hobbies, technology use, and career/college planning.
The site does not publicly disclose information about SEN provision, including which kinds of needs XIS can support or whether it is a specialist SEN institution.
The English Language Program (ELP) was established in October 2018 and is overseen by the XIS Superintendent and Principal, Paul Wendler, and Miss Harris; it offers interactive, small-group instruction focused on reading, speaking, writing, vocabulary, grammar, and content vocabulary, with Elementary/Middle after-school sessions and High School elective offerings, at a cost of 18,000 RMB per year.
Mental wellbeing is supported through the Advisory Program's focus on emotional health and well-being, and through Nurse Care, which provides annual health checks and cares for students' physical, mental, and social well-being.
Safeguarding is addressed via a formal Child Protection system, including a clear code of conduct and MTSS, a dedicated Child Protection Team, a flowchart for action, a Child Protection reporting form, and reporting channels (staff, students, and the Warrior Voice Box) with contact details.
1. Eligibility and initial documentation: XIS accepts applications from eligible students regardless of race, gender, religion, class, or economic status, but applicants must hold a passport issued by a country other than the People's Republic of China. This means you'll need to confirm the family's citizenship status and gather required documents for review. The document check list includes a passport/visa info page, transcripts or academic records from previous schools, any special learning needs documentation if applicable, and medical documentation if applicable. Having these items ready helps streamline the intake review before moving to testing and interviews. Evidence of eligibility and documents is reviewed as part of the admissions flow.
2. Application submission and registration start: Submit the application and ensure all required documents are prepared, then proceed to Begin Registration Process. The Document Check List items—passport/visa pages, previous school records, special learning needs documentation, and medical documentation—should be in hand for quick review. The school provides a portal for initiating registration, which consolidates the submission and next steps. Completing this step is necessary before language testing and interviews can occur.
3. Language testing and early interview options: For G1–G12, a Standard English Proficiency Test covering speaking, listening, reading and writing is required. For Pre-K and 1st Grade 5, there is a question-based student interview. If English skills are low, admission will not be offered at this time; students with moderate English proficiency may be admitted if they enroll in the after-school English Language Program for an additional fee.
4. Principal interview: Parents and students are required to have an interview with the school principal prior to enrollment. This interview is an opportunity to learn about XIS philosophy, curriculum, and facilities, and to have any additional questions answered. The interview also helps align expectations between family and school before formal enrollment.
5. Entrance exam and placement evaluation: All new students take a basic entrance exam that covers reading, writing, grammar and punctuation, as well as speaking and listening. The Admissions Committee uses the test results to assess proficiency and determine appropriate placement to ensure the school can meet each student's needs. This step directly informs class assignment and supports proper placement.
6. Admissions decision and placement: Following testing, the Admissions Committee evaluates proficiency and uses the results to assist placement decisions. Placement recommendations aim to align student needs with XIS curricula and programs. Families should expect a placement outcome based on test performance and demonstrated readiness.
7. Visa and enrollment processing: XIS can provide student visas after students are officially enrolled. This step follows enrollment confirmation and is necessary for international students to study in China. Families should coordinate visa documentation as part of the enrollment process.
8. Fees, payment, and early enrollment incentives: Prices listed are for the 2025-2026 school year and may change. Early enrollment discounts are available if all admissions policy steps are completed and payment is made in full, with deadlines of May 23, 2025 (10% discount) and June 20, 2025 (5% discount). New student registration is ¥5,000 (non-refundable, payable upon acceptance). A separate ¥1,000 placement and English Language Proficiency test fee is required prior to testing. Additional fees include a school bus option (full year ¥11,000 or semester ¥8,000), English Language Program ¥10,000 per semester, IEP/LEP tuition ¥15,000 per semester, and ASA fees (to be determined). Full-year tuition ranges by grade are listed (e.g., Pre-K ¥100,500; 1st Grade 5–5th Grade ¥137,300; 12th Grade ¥165,500). No discounts apply for one-semester enrollment. Bank transfer details and related deadlines are provided for discount eligibility.
The school does not publish traditional scholarships.
The admissions materials do not describe any waitlist or pool policy.
