The 2026 World Manufacturing Convention, one of the leading international events for advanced manufacturing and global cooperation, will take place in Hefei from 20 to 23 September.
At the official Ecosystem Partner Certification Ceremony on 16 September, International German School Hefei (IGS) was recognised as a Special Ecosystem Partner of the 2026 World Manufacturing Convention. Jessie Wu, Executive President of IGS, attended the ceremony.
Connecting International Families with Opportunities in Anhui
As Anhui continues to develop as a centre for innovation and advanced manufacturing, attracting and retaining international talent has become increasingly important. For international professionals and their families, access to high-quality international education is an essential part of making a successful transition to life in the region.
This is where IGS plays an important role.
Based in Hefei and serving families from across Anhui, IGS provides a high-quality international education for children of expatriate employees, multinational companies and internationally recruited professionals. Our aim is not only to provide an excellent education, but also to help international families feel at home in the region.
IGS offers an all-through education from Kindergarten, including Pre-K, to Grade 12, allowing students to remain within one international school community throughout their school years.
Families can choose between two established curriculum pathways:
• Cambridge Curriculum
The Cambridge pathway offers internationally recognised qualifications and provides students with a broad range of options for further study at universities around the world.
Particularly suited to:
Students seeking an internationally oriented education and university opportunities across different countries, including families from non-German-speaking backgrounds.
• German CurriculumThe Bilingual pathway follows national German educational standards and provides students with a strong academic foundation and a clear connection to the German education system.
Particularly suited to:
Students intending to continue their education in Germany or within the German education system, including children from German-speaking families.
Our dual-pathway model gives families greater flexibility and allows parents to choose the educational route that best matches their child’s background, aspirations and future plans.
Supporting Families, Strengthening Connections
For international companies and their employees, education is an important consideration when relocating to a new region. By offering high-quality international education alongside a welcoming and supportive school community, IGS helps international families establish themselves and build a future in Anhui.
In this way, the school contributes to the region’s efforts to attract and retain international talent and supports the development of an increasingly international business environment in Hefei and across Anhui.
Education Inspires, Innovation Thrives in Anhui
Our recognition as a Special Ecosystem Partner of the 2026 World Manufacturing Convention reflects the growing connection between international education, global talent and Anhui’s development as an international centre for business and innovation.
IGS is proud to contribute to this development. During the 2026 World Manufacturing Convention, the school will actively participate in the programme and support opportunities for international cooperation and cultural exchange.
As Hefei and Anhui continue to welcome businesses, professionals and families from around the world, IGS is proud to play its part in creating a strong international community where children can learn, grow and thrive.