Headmaster’s Welcome

As the new Executive Head of School at WAS Changzhou, I am honoured to welcome you to our vibrant and dynamic community. WAS Changzhou is not just a world-class institution; it is the only full boarding school in Changzhou, offering unparalleled education and facilities. We provide an all-round, fully integrated, bilingual, and holistic education for children aged 3 to 18. Our goal is to prepare students for admission to the world’s top universities and equip them with knowledge, skills, and competencies for life.

At WAS Changzhou, we understand that education extends far beyond the confines of the classroom. Although academic excellence remains a cornerstone of our institution, we equally value cultivating empathy, resilience, and well-being in our students. Our COBIS accreditation ensures that we are recognised not only as a leading school within China but also as meeting international standards and expectations, guaranteeing that our students receive an educational experience benchmarked against rigorous international standards.

As we approach a quarter of the way through this century, our learners have faced not only significant challenges and disruptions in their lives but incredible leaps in technology, unlike previous generations. The generational gap has widened, and we must bridge this gap to ensure mutual learning and growth at school and at home. Our goal is to prepare our learners and support our parents in understanding their children's learning journey, which is often vastly different from their own experiences. Education at WAS does not stop with students; we encourage and support our parents to understand their children’s education and the generational differences and challenges they will face in raising their children. After all, the traditional role of the teacher as a mere transmitter of knowledge has evolved. Today, learning is a shared experience in which teachers and students serve as guides, mentors, and facilitators, fostering an environment of collaborative growth and discovery.

Our mission, "Every child can excel," drives us to approach each student individually, nurturing them as they grow in confidence, take on responsibility, and achieve independence. Our goal is to foster academic success and eudaimonic well-being, where every child finds purpose, meaning and fulfilment in his or her education. Additionally, we emphasise self-transcendence, encouraging our students to look beyond themselves and contribute positively to their communities and the wider world, aiming to find their place and purpose in life.

We look forward to guiding you around our amazing campus and facilities, where we are confident that you will have the opportunity to truly understand what a unique and world-class opportunity this is for you to join the WAS family of schools.

Together, let us embark on this journey of learning and growth, embracing the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Welcome to WAS Changzhou, where excellence meets empathy, resilience, and well-being.

Warm regards,

David Aitchison
Executive Head of School
WAS Changzhou