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Chongqing Nankai Secondary School

重庆南开中学

Public
English

Chongqing Nankai Secondary School, founded in 1936 by educator Zhang Boling, is one of China's most prestigious public schools. With the motto 'Dedication to public interests, acquisition of all-round capability,' it carries the Nankai heritage in Shapingba District.

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Last Updated on 7th June, 2026

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79%

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City

Chongqing

School Phases

G10 to G12

Annual Fees

$3K - $3K

Phone Number

+86-23-65340583

Prospectus

Data Sources

Compiled from publicly available sources

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Main Campus

No. 1,Shanan Street,Shapingba District

Description

The Chongqing Nankai Secondary School is a public high school that offers an international curriculum. It is directly linked to the well-known Chongqing Nankai Secondary School. Established in 2008 and located in Shapingba District, this center is one of the first and most rigorous international edu…

Summary of School

Academic Sub-Curriculum

Academic Sub-Curriculum

  • A Level
  • AP Electives
Exam Boards

Exam Boards

  • Cambridge Assessment International Education
  • College Board
  • Oxford AQA
  • Pearson Edexcel
Academic Qualification Awards

Academic Qualification Awards

  • Advanced Level Certificate
  • College Credit and Placement

Language of Instruction

English

School Type

Public

Duration Established

12 Years

Student To Teacher Ratio

N/A

Academic Year

Primary (September-June), Mid (September-June), High (September-June)

Extra Languages offered

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Chinese Language Support

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School Bus

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Boarding Availability

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Scholarships

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About School

Mission

To cultivate lifelong learners with global perspectives and Chinese identity, integrating the essence of Chinese and Western education to foster holistic development.

Vision

To become an exemplary international education institution leading innovation through the synergy of Chinese and Western educational wisdom.

Values

Academic excellence, holistic development, respect for individuality, and a sense of responsibility.

  1. Outstanding Academic Performance: 70% of graduates enroll in top 50 U.S. universities, with alumni admitted to Ivy League institutions (e.g., Stanford, Princeton, Cornell) and global elites like Oxford, Cambridge, and MIT .
  2. Rigorous Curriculum: Offers AP courses (e.g., AP Calculus, Physics C, Computer Science) and integrates A-Level/IB programs, emphasizing STEM, humanities, and interdisciplinary studies .
  3. Elite Faculty: Teachers hold degrees from top global universities (e.g., Harvard, UPenn, Tsinghua) and are certified in international education standards .
  4. Highly Selective Admission: Requires admission to Chongqing Nankai High School (minimum score: 680/750 in the high school entrance exam) and rigorous English/subject assessments .
  5. Cutting-Edge Facilities: Boasts advanced labs (e.g., physics innovation labs) and resources for international competitions (e.g., CYPT, AI4S), fostering academic excellence .
  6. Global Partnerships: Collaborates with universities like Washington State and UBC for dual-degree programs and cultural exchanges .
  7. Holistic Development: Prioritizes leadership, creativity, and cross-cultural competence through clubs, competitions, and art/science programs .

Admissions Highlights (2024 Class):

45 graduates received 260+ offers from top universities in the U.S., U.K., Canada, Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong (China), Australia, and the Netherlands. • All 42 students applying to U.S. universities were admitted to QS World Top 100 or U.S. News Top 50 institutions. • U.S. Top 30: 47 offers, including Stanford (1), UPenn (1), Brown (1), Caltech (1), Cornell (2), UCLA (3), Rice (2), and Georgetown (1). • U.K. Top Universities: 16 students gained admission to G5 universities (Cambridge: 4, Imperial: 2, UCL: 15, LSE: 1). • Canada: 10+ offers from McGill, Toronto, etc. • Art Schools: 12 offers from Berklee College of Music, Parsons, RISD, etc. • Scholarships: Over $1 million awarded, including full scholarships to HKU (4), HKUST (1), and NUS (1).

Admissions Highlights (2023 Class):

35 graduates received 190+ offers, totaling $1 million+ in scholarships (2 full scholarships). • U.S. Top 30: 14 offers, including Stanford (1) and Cornell (2). • U.K. Top Universities: 12 offers (Cambridge: 1, Imperial: 3, UCL: 8). • Canada: 10+ offers (McGill: 4, Toronto: 6). • Art Schools: 10+ offers from top institutions like Parsons and RISD.

Exam Performance:

• Students consistently achieved top scores in standardized tests (e.g., SAT, AP, A-Level). • 2024 Stanford admittee scored 1580 (SAT) and ranked top in Chemistry competitions. • 2023 Caltech admittee excelled in math competitions and secured full scholarships.

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School Facilities

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