Hangzhou Yungu School

What Hangzhou Yungu School does

Hangzhou Yungu School is a private, non-profit K-12 institution located in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China, founded in 2017 and fully financed by Alibaba Partners. It operates four divisions — kindergarten, elementary, middle, and high school — from a 543-acre purpose-built campus designed to accommodate up to 3,000 simultaneous students. The school is governed by a committee composed of seven Alibaba Partners' representatives and was established to pilot future-oriented, competency-based education reform in China rather than to function as a premium enclave.

The school's academic model is competency-based and whole-person-oriented, with the high school organized into three divisions (Humanities and Social Sciences, STEM, and Performance, Production and Design) and integrating international standards including AP, GAC, IB, and NGSS. Distinctive programs include the Capstone Program co-developed with IDEO, a three-year Future Planning program for college counseling using Positive Psychology and Clifton Strength Finder assessments, and Mastery Transcript Consortium membership for alternative college application transcripts. The teaching faculty of 46 includes 27.5% with overseas experience and 10% expatriate teachers, supported by more than 40 service staff. The school's technology layer is the 'Campus Brain' (校园大脑), an Alibaba-powered intelligent campus system integrating AI, Big Data, and IoT for operations management.

The revenue model is subscription-recurring tuition charged directly to families, with kindergarten child-care fees at RMB 12,800 per month (as of 2023) and primary/middle school tuition at RMB 65,000 per term; high school pricing is not publicly disclosed and tuition excludes meals, uniforms, and related expenses. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through the school's official website, the WeChat Official Account 'Yungu Education', on-campus information sessions, and parent referral. Because the school is fully financed by Alibaba Partners, tuition revenue does not need to cover full operating costs, and no revenue or financial results are publicly disclosed. The school follows Hangzhou Education Bureau enrollment policies and is regulated as a private school.

Name

Hangzhou Yungu School

Legal name

Hangzhou Yungu School

Website

https://yungu.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Hangzhou Yungu School is a private K-12 institution in Hangzhou, China, founded in 2017 and fully financed by Alibaba Partners, serving up to 3,000 students across kindergarten through high school with a competency-based curriculum and Alibaba-powered intelligent campus.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Curriculum, Lesson Planning & Instructional Content Platforms (EDAJAMAD), Subject-Specific Short Courses & Academies (e.g., STEM, Business, Arts) (EDAIAIAC)

Keywords

• Private K-12 education
• Competency-based learning
• International college preparation
• Boarding high school
• Bilingual primary education

Headquarters

HQ city

Hangzhou

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. K-12 Tuition: Tuition fees charged to students across kindergarten, elementary, middle, and high school divisions. Pricing varies by academic level: kindergarten at 12,800 yuan per month; primary/middle school at 65,000 yuan per term. The school is fully financed by Alibaba Partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hangzhou Yungu School is a private K-12 educational institution in Hangzhou, China, offering kindergarten, elementary, middle, and high school programs on a 543-acre campus built with over 1.4 billion yuan of investment. The school delivers competency-based, future-oriented education integrating international standards (AP, GAC, IB, NGSS), supported by an Alibaba-powered intelligent campus that combines AI, Big Data, and IoT. Specialized offerings include the IDEO-collaborated Capstone Program, a Future Planning college counseling service, and Mastery Transcript Consortium credentials for overseas university applications.

Product overview

Hangzhou Yungu School is a private K-12 educational institution founded in 2017 and fully financed by Alibaba Partners. The school operates four core educational divisions: Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, and High School. Its High School offers a competency-based academic curriculum organized into three divisions (Humanities & Social Sciences, STEM, and Performance, Production & Design), integrating international standards (AP, GAC, IB, NGSS). Special programs include the IDEO-collaborated Capstone Program and a Future Planning program for college preparation. The school is a member of the Mastery Transcript Consortium, offering alternative transcripts for university applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kindergarten Program Early childhood education program for young learners (K1-K3), cultivating interests through music, dance, exercise, and developmental activities. Pricing approved by Price Bureau includes child-care fee of RMB 12,800 per month.
• Elementary School Program Primary education program for children aged 6-12 emphasizing value formation, good habits, bilingual education, and development of global perspectives through exposure to Eastern and Western cultures. Tuition of RMB 65,000 per term.
• Middle School Program Secondary education program combining academic skill development with self-discipline and determination, while pursuing individualized education. Tuition of RMB 65,000 per term.
• High School Program Innovative private high school program adhering to whole-person, competency-based, and future-oriented education principles, committed to cultivating 'innovators for social good'. Includes boarding program for high school students.
• Academic Curriculum (HSS, STEM, P2D2) Competency-based academic curriculum organized into three divisions: Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS), Science, Technology and Mathematics (STEM), and Performance, Production and Design Division (P2D2), integrating international standards such as AP, GAC, IB, and NGSS.
• Capstone Program A multifaceted academic experience created in collaboration with IDEO, serving as a culminating project where students develop solutions to real-world 'wicked' problems with positive social impact, demonstrated through final products, presentations, or performances.
• Future Planning Program A three-year program reframing traditional college counseling to develop students' readiness for college and beyond, employing Positive Psychology and Clifton Strength Finder assessments to support identity construction.
• Mastery Transcript Consortium (MTC) Electronic and interactive mastery transcripts for students' college applications, providing alternative credentialing recognized by reputable higher education institutions worldwide.

Quantifiable outcome

• Student capacity: 3,000 simultaneous enrollment across all divisions
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• IDEOflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerYungu High School created the Capstone Program in collaboration with IDEO, the world-famous design firm. Capstone is a multifaceted, extensive assignment serving as a culminating academic and intellectual experience for students, demonstrated through final products, presentations, or performances.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• UWC Changshu China (United World Colleges): Private residential international K-12 college-preparatory school in Jiangsu delivering IB curriculum with a global mission. Comparable in international curriculum depth and overseas university placement focus, though tuition is supported by scholarships.
• Shanghai American School: Premier not-for-profit international K-12 school in Shanghai serving diplomatic and expatriate communities with American curriculum. Comparable in scale, premium positioning, and overseas university placement record.
• Beijing International School of Beijing (BISB): Premium non-profit international K-12 school in Beijing offering IB curriculum. Comparable as a single-site, premium-positioned international school serving affluent expatriate and Chinese families.
• Harrow International School Shanghai: Premium boarding-based international K-12 school in Shanghai affiliated with the British Harrow brand. Directly comparable in premium pricing tier, boarding program, and UK/overseas university preparation.
• Keystone Academy: Beijing-based private K-12 school offering a trilingual (Chinese/English/French) IB curriculum with a similar 'Chinese roots, global vision' philosophy. Closest comparable in mission, premium positioning, and competency-based international curriculum approach.
• Dehong Schools (Shanghai/Beijing): Chinese international curriculum schools under the Dehong network blending Chinese national standards with IB. Directly comparable as a private K-12 alternative for affluent Chinese families seeking international pathways.

Broad incumbents

• Nord Anglia International School (China): Global network operating multiple premium international schools in China (Shanghai, Beijing, Suzhou). Overlaps in premium international K-12 delivery but operates as a multi-country network rather than a single-purpose China-focused mission.
• EtonHouse International Education (China): Singapore-based operator with multiple premium international schools across China offering IB curriculum. Comparable in international curriculum delivery and premium segment, but multi-site network model.
• Wellington College International Shanghai: Premium British-curriculum international school in Shanghai. Comparable in premium positioning and British-style curriculum delivery but with a global brand affiliation and broader scope.
• Dulwich College International (Shanghai/Beijing/others): Network of British-curriculum international schools across China. Comparable in premium positioning, English-medium instruction, and overseas university placement, but operates as a multi-school global network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xweibo.com/u/6146926517
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/yunguschool

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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