BASIS International School Shenzhen

Mission: To cultivate globally minded, intellectually curious, and ethically grounded individuals through rigorous academic programs, holistic development, and a community that values diversity, innovation, and lifelong learning.

Vision: To be a leading international educational institution that empowers students to thrive in a complex world, fostering leaders who bridge cultures, drive positive change, and embody excellence in character and scholarship.

1. Rigorous Academic System: Follows the BASIS Curriculum, a U.S.-accredited program emphasizing advanced coursework, interdisciplinary learning, and critical thinking. High school students take AP courses and engage in Capstone Projects equivalent to university-level studies .

2. Outstanding Admissions Results: Consistently ranks among China’s top international schools. In 2024, 86% of graduates were admitted to U.S. Top 30 universities, including Princeton, Stanford, and Johns Hopkins, with 100% securing offers from U.S. Top 50 institutions .

3. Highly Qualified Faculty: Over 60–70% of teachers hold master’s degrees, with 10% holding PhDs. Faculty undergo rigorous U.S.-style training and annual evaluations to ensure alignment with global standards .

4. Holistic Development: Offers 200+ extracurricular activities, including robotics, debate, and community service, fostering leadership and creativity. Emphasizes character education through programs like "Public Welfare Clubs" .

5. Global Recognition: Accredited by AdvancED (now Cognia) and designated as an AP, SAT, and PSAT testing center. Recognized for its alignment with U.S. education benchmarks .

6. State-of-the-Art Facilities: Includes specialized labs, a 500-seat theater, indoor pools, and athletic complexes, designed to support hands-on learning .

1. Academic Performance: • GPA Distribution: ◦ Unweighted GPA average: 3.75/4.0 ◦ Weighted GPA average: 4.29/5.0 (AP/Honors courses weighted +1) . • AP Exam Results: ◦ Students consistently achieve high scores (4-5) in AP courses, with rigorous preparation starting from Grade 9.

2. University Admissions (2023-2024): • 2024 Graduating Class (50 students): ◦ Top U.S. Universities: ◦ 7 Ivy League & Top 10(e.g., Princeton, Stanford, MIT). ◦ 73 offers from Top 30 U.S. universities (87% acceptance rate). ◦ 10 acceptance into Top 50 U.S. universities . ◦ International Admissions: ◦ 18 offers from Canadian (e.g., University of Toronto) and Hong Kong universities (e.g., HKU). ◦ Scholarships: Total award amount: $1,080,956 USD . • Notable Achievements: ◦ Multiple students received 5-6 Top 30 offers. ◦ First-ever graduates from BASIS Bilingual School Shenzhen (2025 cohort) achieved 100% Top 50 U.S. university admissions .

3. Global Recognition: • Alumni have gained admission to Harvard, Princeton, Oxford, MIT, and Cornell, with nearly 100% acceptance into Top 50 U.S. institutions .

4. Examination Rigor: • Students follow a spiral liberal arts curriculum with advanced STEM integration, preparing them for competitive global exams .