BASIS International & Bilingual Schools Chengdu

Mission & Vision

Mission: To provide transformative early childhood and K-12 education through rigorous academic programs, fostering globally-minded leaders with critical thinking, creativity, and a commitment to societal impact. Vision: To cultivate cross-cultural competence and academic excellence, preparing students to excel in advanced studies and address global challenges.

Core Educational Philosophy

• Student-centered approach: Emphasis on intellectual curiosity, interdisciplinary learning, and academic excellence.
• Hands-on exploration: Experiential learning through labs, projects, and real-world applications.
• Personalized mentorship: Tailored support for advanced studies and lifelong skills.

Key Values

• Academic Rigor: Advanced STEM, humanities, and arts curriculum with accelerated pathways (e.g., AP courses from Grade 9).
• Global Citizenship: Cross-cultural competence via bilingual education (English + Chinese) and diverse extracurriculars.
• Holistic Development: Balance of intellectual, social, and emotional growth through arts, athletics, and community engagement.

Achievements

• Ranked among top international schools in China for academic outcomes.
• Alumni admitted to Ivy League institutions (Harvard, MIT) and global top universities.
• Recognized nationally/internationally for innovative teaching and student support programs.

1. Rigorous academic system: Offers BASIS curriculum integrated with AP courses, emphasizing advanced STEM subjects and early college-level mathematics (e.g., calculus in G9) .
2. Highly qualified faculty: 69% foreign teachers hold master's/doctoral degrees, 74% with 8+ years of teaching experience .
3. Competitive academic environment: Known as Southwest China's "most rigorous" international school, with strict promotion policies and high academic expectations .
4. Holistic development: Offers 30+ extracurricular clubs (robotics, arts, music) and international competitions to foster well-rounded growth .
5. Facilities: Modern campus with labs, theaters, gyms, and sports fields .
6. Small class sizes: Maximum 25 students per class for personalized instruction .
7. Tuition structure: G7-G9 tuition reaches ¥256,700/year, reflecting premium resources .
8. Selective admissions: Requires MAP tests, English writing assessments, and academic potential evaluations .

1. Academic Framework

• Curriculum:

• International Campus: BASIS curriculum + AP courses (AP exams mandatory in Math, English, Science, Social Studies).

• Bilingual Campus: BASIS curriculum + 15-25% Chinese national curriculum + AP courses.

• Faculty:

• 69% hold master’s/doctoral degrees; 74% with ≥8 years of teaching experience.

• 60%+ foreign faculty, including Ivy League-educated educators (e.g., Cornell, MIT) .

2. University Admissions (2024-2025)

Key Metrics

• 2024 Graduates (206 students):

• Ivy League & Top U.S.: 9 offers (Princeton, Stanford, MIT).

• Top 30 U.S.: 133 students (67% admission rate).

• UK Elite: 5 offers (Oxford, Cambridge) .

• 2025 Graduates (245 students):

• Ivy League & Top U.S.: 13 Ivy League offers (Harvard, Stanford) + 27 top-tier U.S. admissions.

• Global Reach: 94.9% admitted to Top 50 U.S. universities; 67.6% to Top 30 U.S. or UK G5 .

AP Performance

• Graduates average 12 AP exams with 4.4/5 average score; 90% earn AP Scholar Awards.
• Top subjects: Calculus BC (4.8 avg)