BASIS International School Guangzhou

Mission & Vision

Mission: To provide transformative education through a rigorous, globally oriented curriculum that fosters intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and leadership. Cultivate graduates with international perspectives, creative problem-solving skills, and a commitment to shaping a better world. Vision: To be a global leader in education, empowering students to become ethical, adaptable, and innovative thinkers who drive positive societal change.

Core Values

• Integrity
• Respect
• Responsibility
• Excellence

Educational Philosophy

• Holistic development, academic rigor, and cross-cultural competence.
• Innovative teaching methods, student-centered mentorship, and interdisciplinary learning.
• Focus on ethical grounding and adaptability.

1. Academic Rigor: Offers a U.S. curriculum with Advanced Placement (AP) courses and a focus on STEM education, emphasizing critical thinking and academic excellence .
2. High University Placement: Consistently sends graduates to top global universities, including Oxford, Cambridge, Stanford, and Ivy League institutions, with a U.S. Top 30 acceptance rate exceeding 70% .
3. Bilingual Immersion: Integrates Chinese and English education, with over 70% bilingual or native English-speaking faculty, fostering cross-cultural competence .
4. Holistic Development: Provides extensive extracurricular programs, including sports, arts, and robotics, alongside a boarding system that emphasizes character education and independence .
5. Faculty Expertise: Teachers hold advanced degrees (60–70% master’s, 10% doctorate) and follow rigorous recruitment and training protocols from BASIS International’s global network .
6. Innovative Curriculum: Aligns with IB MYP frameworks, incorporating interdisciplinary projects and inquiry-based learning to cultivate problem-solving skills .
7. Facilities: Features state-of-the-art facilities, including science labs, athletic complexes, and arts studios, supporting diverse academic and creative pursuits .

Key Metrics

1. Class of 2024

• Total Graduates: 47 students
• Applications: 267 (all academic-focused)
• Offers: 267 acceptances
• Scholarships: $1.12M USD total
• Early Decision Rate: 46% (17/37 ED offers)

2. Top University Admissions

• Ivy League & U.S. Top 10:
• Stanford University (Biology) – First Stanford admission for Guangzhou Campus
• Johns Hopkins University (Biomedical Engineering, #1 U.S.)
• Cornell University (Architecture)
• UK Top 5:
• University of Cambridge (Physics) – First Cambridge admission
• UCL, Imperial College London (Economics & Finance)
• Notable Institutions:
• Northwestern University, University of Chicago, UCLA, NYU Stern

3. Admission Rates

• U.S. Top 30 & Liberal Arts Top 10: 51% (24/47 students)
• U.S. Top 50 & Liberal Arts Top 20: 100% acceptance
• UK Top 10: 100% acceptance

4. Academic Disciplines

• STEM Dominance:
• Biological Sciences: 2 students to Johns Hopkins, 1 to UCLA
• Computer Science: 1 student to Carnegie Mellon (#2 U.S.)