Changsha WES (Bilingual) Academy

Mission & Vision To provide high-quality, globally oriented education that fosters intellectual curiosity, intercultural competence, and lifelong learning.

Core Values Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation.

Educational Philosophy Blending international standards with localized practices, emphasizing holistic development through inquiry-based learning and multilingualism.

1. Government-Authorized International Education: Solely approved by China's Ministry of Education for foreign nationals, offering a K-12 English-medium curriculum .
2. Globally Recognized Accreditation: First IB World School in Hunan (2014), Cambridge International School (2015), and CIS-accredited (201one of only 30 CIS-accredited schools in China .
3. Elite Faculty & Diversity: 30+ international teachers from 20+ countries; 160+ students from 16+ nationalities, fostering a multicultural community .
4. Academic Excellence: 100% of graduates (2021) gained admission to top 30 global universities, including Ivy League institutions .
5. Innovative Curriculum: IB PYP program, Cambridge IGCSE/A-Levels, and partnerships with UK’s Pate’s Grammar School for academic rigor .
6. Facilities & Resources: State-of-the-art labs, arts studios, and collaboration with enterprises for experiential learning .
7. Global Recognition: Student awards in physics, mathematics, and arts (e.g., Physics Bowl Gold, Ivy Music Competition) .

Academic Excellence

• A-Level/IGCSE Results (2024)

• 100% A/A* in Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Physics

• 63% A/A* in Further Mathematics, 58% in Mathematics

• Multiple perfect scores in A-Level Mathematics/Physics modules

• STEP Exam Excellence (2024)

• 2 students achieved double S grades (highest possible) in STEP II/III, a provincial first

Global Admissions

• 2025 Cohort

• 5 Oxford offers (1 Physics), 3 Cambridge, 80% Imperial College London acceptance

• 60% admitted to QS Top 10 universities (Stanford, MIT, UCL)

• 100% U.S. News Top 50 U.S. university offers

• 2024 Cohort

• 100% QS Top 100 university offers, 50% to QS Top 30

• 40% G5 university placements (Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, UCL, LSE)

Competitive Metrics

• Admission Rate

• <3% of Hunan’s international graduates secured >50% of provincial Top 10 university offers (2025)

• Scholarships

• Gold medals in BPhO (Physics), UKChO (Chemistry), AMC (Math)

Support Systems

• Academic Rigor

• Small classes (≤25 students), tiered subject teaching

• STEP/A-Level/IBDP-focused mentorship

• Extracurriculars

• 40+ clubs (AI, robotics, debate) + annual charity trips

Historical Performance

• 2021–2023 Cohorts
• 90% admitted to QS Top 30 universities or Top 10 programs
• 3.5+ offers/student avg., 30% G5 placements (2023)