Chongqing Depu Foreign Language School

Mission & Vision

To cultivate globally-minded innovators with a deep understanding of Chinese heritage and international perspectives, fostering resilience, creativity, and leadership to address global challenges.

Educational Philosophy

A bilingual, student-centered approach emphasizing holistic development through small-class teaching, personalized learning, and integration of traditional Chinese culture with global academic standards.

Core Values

• Innovation
• Integrity
• Collaboration
• Cultural inclusivity

1. Small Class Sizes (26-30 students per class) with dual homeroom teachers and personalized learning plans .
2. Internationally Recognized Curriculum: Offers Cambridge A-Level, AP, and IGCSE programs, with certifications from CAIE, Edexcel, and the College Board .
3. Excellent University Placements: 100% graduates admitted to global universities, including 31% to QS Top 10 and 91% to QS Top 50 institutions (e.g., Oxford, Cambridge, UCL) .
4. Diverse Faculty: Includes teachers from top global universities (e.g., UCL, NYU) and professionals with industry expertise (e.g., PwC auditors) .
5. Advanced Facilities: Features specialized venues like fencing halls, 24-hour heated pools, golf courses, and a Harry Potter-style library .
6. IELTS Model School: Officially certified by the British Council for exceptional English language training .
7. Holistic Education: Emphasizes "Cultivating global innovators who understand both China and the world" through integrated Chinese-Western curricula and extracurricular programs (e.g., robotics, drama, martial arts) .

Academic Achievements & Admissions Highlights

1. 2023 Application Cycle • Oxford & Cambridge: 1 Oxford, 2 Cambridge offers (total 3), leading Southwest China . • Top Global Universities: ◦ 333 QS Top 100 university offers (82% to QS Top 50) . ◦ 102 QS Top 30 offers, including 32 from QS Top 10 . • UK G5: 32 offers (Imperial College London: 8, UCL: 21) . • Hong Kong: 26 offers (11 HKU, 4 HKUST, 11 PolyU) . • U.S.: 100% to Top 100 universities (e.g., NYU, UC Davis) . • Canada/Australia: 31 U of Toronto, 29 Australian Top 3 offers .

2. 2024 Application Cycle (as of March 2024) • Oxford & Cambridge: 2 Oxford (Engineering), 1 Cambridge (Mechanical Engineering) • UK G5: 84 offers (Imperial: 3, UCL: 17, Edinburgh: 14, Manchester: 33) . • U.S.: 100% to Top 100 universities (e.g., UC Davis, UF, NYU) . • Hong Kong: 25 offers (12 HKU, 4 CUHK, 9 CityU) . • Art: 4 UAL, 5 Pratt, 3 CAFA scholarships .

3. IGCSE Performance (2024) • A-A Rates*: ◦ Chemistry: 91% (vs. global 65.5%) . ◦ Business Studies: 80% (vs. global7.6%) . ◦ Economics: 55% (vs. global 37%) . • Global Leadership: 42% achieved IGCSE English A*-B (vs. global 56.1%) .

4. Key Strengths • STEM Dominance: Imperial College London offers (6 consecutive years) in Engineering/Chemistry . • EPQ Program: Enhanced UCAS scores and admissions (e.g., 4 A* EPQ students at Imperial) .