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Olive Tree International Academy, affiliated with Beijing Foreign Studies University, is a prestigious private international school located in Hangzhou, Zhejiang. Established in 2017, the academy provides a comprehensive education from elementary to high school, with a clear focus on cultivating globally-minded students.
Curriculum and Academic Programs
The school’s academic framework is built on a strategic integration of the Chinese national curriculum and a selection of globally-recognized international programs. This dual-track approach provides students with diverse and robust pathways to higher education. The school offers the following established international curricula:
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme: This rigorous, two-year program is designed for students aged 16 to 19. It is recognized for its comprehensive nature and is highly valued by top universities worldwide.
- A-Level Courses: The school provides the A-Level curriculum through major examination boards, including AQA, Edexcel, and Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE). This provides students with a wide range of subject choices and flexibility in their academic pursuits.
- Advanced Placement (AP) Courses: Students also have the option to take AP courses, which are college-level classes that can earn them university credits and enhance their college applications, particularly for American universities.
This multi-faceted curriculum model enables graduates to successfully pursue admission to elite universities both in China and abroad.
Faculty and International Staff
To deliver a high-quality, international education, the school maintains a diverse and highly qualified faculty. A significant proportion of the teaching staff are foreign teachers, particularly within the high school and international departments.
Foreign teachers at Olive Tree International Academy are recruited based on rigorous criteria, including:
- Possession of advanced degrees, such as a Master’s or Bachelor’s, from reputable universities.
- Relevant professional teaching certifications.
- A minimum of two years of teaching experience, often in an international school setting.
