Huaer Zizhu Academy (HZA) is co-established by Zizhu International Education Park and No.2 High School of East China Normal University, one of the four most renowned high schools in Shanghai. It offers mainstream international high school courses, including IBDP courses authorized by International Baccalaureate Organization (License No.: 061320), IGCSE and A Level courses authorized by Cambridge Assessment International Education (License No.: CN741), Oxford AQA (License No.: CN96046), Pearson Edexcel (License No.: 94323), and AP courses—a joint program with the prestigious Fairmont Preparatory Academy in California, USA.

Huaer Zizhu Academy (HZA) is headed by Dr. Mao Kefei, a top expert in international education and the founding principal of many famous international high schools. At HZA, students will receive systematic instruction from a team of educational elites from home and abroad, which, combined with the beautiful campus and the international atmosphere created by international students from various countries, constitutes a unique competitive advantage. HZA is committed to cultivating global citizens with all-round capabilities, cross-cultural awareness, international vision, and independent personalities.

Mission & Vision

Huaer Zizhu Academy (HZA) is aimed to become an inclusive and welcoming international education community for both students and staff. We adopt student-centered approaches and methods to cultivate students to become well-rounded, life-long learners whom, with the support of school, contribute to the society using the knowledge and skills they have obtained. HZA also provide diverse resources and works closely with schools and local communities to guide students in their unremitting pursuit of academic excellence. Students here are expected to think independently, critically and creatively, becoming active contributors in the ever-changing global environment.