Capital Normal University High School

Mission & Vision To cultivate globally competent leaders with Chinese cultural roots and innovative thinking through rigorous academic programs integrating Eastern and Western educational excellence.

Educational Philosophy Student-centered, holistic development emphasizing critical thinking, creativity, and lifelong learning. Core values include integrity, collaboration, and respect for cultural diversity.

Core Values

• Academic Excellence: Rigorous standards, AP thesis projects, and university partnerships.
• Cultural Fluency: Dual-language immersion (Chinese/English) and cross-cultural activities.
• Global Citizenship: Emphasis on ethical leadership and community service.

1. Integrated Sino-American Curriculum: Combines rigorous AP courses with Chinese national curriculum, offering five core academic pillars (e.g., Pre-AP/Advanced Placement, English proficiency, interdisciplinary research) to align with global university standards .
2. Elite Faculty & Mentorship: Includes experienced Chinese teachers (90% with master’s degrees), certified foreign educators, and dedicated U.S. guidance counselors for personalized academic and career planning .
3. Global Competency Programs: Initiatives like the "Germantown Academy Semester" enable immersive U.S. education, cross-cultural engagement, and direct interaction with Ivy League admissions officers .
4. Outstanding Academic Outcomes: Consistently high TOEFL scores (average 110+), 90% AP exam perfection rates, and graduates admitted to top institutions (e.g., Harvard, Oxford, JHU, Cambridge) .
5. Innovation-Driven Focus: The "Chengda Innovation Program" emphasizes research, competitions (e.g., Olympiads), and partnerships with top universities (e.g., Peking University, CAS) to cultivate future scholars .
6. Holistic Development: Offers leadership training, community service, and arts/science extracurriculars to foster well-rounded global citizens .

1. Academic Performance

• AP Curriculum: Offers a rigorous AP program with pre-AP to advanced AP courses, including specialized electives like AP Research and AP Capstone. Students engage in competitions (e.g., AMC, AIME) and academic research projects . • Language Proficiency: Customized English literature courses aligned with U.S. high school standards to enhance reading and critical thinking .

2. Overseas Admissions (2023-2024)

U.S. Universities

• Top 10: 2 Cornell University (2023), 1 Cambridge University (2023), 1 Oxford University (2022) . • Top 30: 65% of students admitted to U.S. Top 30 universities (2023). Notable institutions: Johns Hopkins, Northwestern, Duke, UC Berkeley, NYU, University of Michigan . • 2024 Highlights: Offers from Chicago, UC Berkeley, University of Michigan–Ann Arbor, and 122 total U.S. university acceptances (average rank: 44.7) .

UK Universities

• Oxford/Cambridge: 1 Oxford (2022), 1 Cambridge (2023) . • Top Institutions: Imperial College London (2), UCL (7), LSE (1) .

Canada & Others

• Top Recipients: University of Toronto (21), McGill University (2), UBC (3) . • Hong Kong: 2 offers from HKU and HKUST .

3. Postgraduate Outcomes

• Alumni progressed to Harvard, MIT, Stanford, Yale, and other Ivy League institutions for graduate studies .

Key Strengths

• Holistic Curriculum: Integrates AP courses, leadership programs, and cross-cultural activities . • Competitive Metrics: Ranked 28th in U.S. College Direction (AAAA rating) and 35th in UK College Direction (AAAA rating) .