Adcote School Shanghai

Mission & Vision

To cultivate lifelong learners with cultural inheritance, innovation, independence, global competence, and leadership, fostering pioneers of valor, independent thinkers, and world trendsetters through virtue, science, and excellence.

Educational Philosophy

Holistic education integrating Chinese heritage with international curricula, emphasizing academic rigor, creativity, and character development.

Core Values

• Integrity
• Curiosity
• Resilience
• Inclusivity
• Global citizenship

1. Academic Excellence: Consistently high Oxbridge admission rates (13 offers since inception) and strong G5/Top 100 university placements .
2. House System: Inherited British tradition fostering leadership and teamwork through inter-class competitions and collaborative activities .
3. Curriculum Diversity: Offers 30+ IGCSE/A-Level subjects and 40+ extracurricular programs (e.g., STEM, arts, languages like Japanese/German) .
4. Adcote Genius Program (AGP): Tailored education for high-achieving students with 1:2 faculty-student ratios .
5. Campus Facilities: Modern infrastructure including libraries, labs, sports complexes, and art centers across 90,000㎡ of scenic campus .
6. Holistic Education: Emphasizes cultural heritage (e.g., Chinese traditional culture courses) alongside global citizenship .
7. Faculty Quality: 85%+ teachers hold master’s degrees, 3:1 Chinese-foreign faculty ratio, and low student-teacher ratio (1:7) .
8. Scholarship System: Offers up to ¥9M in annual scholarships for academic/leadership achievements .

1. 2023 Graduation Outcomes • 115 graduates achieved: ◦ 90% admission to World Top 100 universities ◦ 55% to World Top 50 universities ◦ 30% to World Top 30 universities ◦ $420,000+ in scholarships (4 recipients) ◦ Notable offers: 4 Oxford/Cambridge, 16 UK G5, and institutions across the US, Canada, Australia, and Europe .

2. 2024 Graduation Outcomes • 515 offers from 8 countries/regions: ◦ G5 rate: ~33% (1 Cambridge, 4 Imperial College London, 23 UCL) ◦ 63% to World Top 30 universities ◦ 87% to World Top 50 universities ◦ 98% to World Top 100 universities ◦ Highlighted admissions: UC Berkeley (US Top 15), Middlebury College (Top 11 US liberal arts), and LSE/UCL .

3. Academic Competitions • CNEC Economics Challenge (2025): ◦ Student awards included "Critical Thinking Writing Award" and "Top Team Collaboration" in Adam Smith Division . • SMICMUN VIII (2025): ◦ Students engaged in high-level debates on global issues, showcasing diplomatic and analytical skills .

4. Program Highlights • A-Level/IGCSE Curriculum: 30+ courses, including STEM and humanities . • AGP Elite Program: Tailored for UK/US dual applications, with SAT/AP support . • Faculty: 85%+ hold master’s degrees; 8 PhDs .