Dalian No.24 High School Cambridge International A-Level Centre

Introduction Established in 2011, Dalian No. 24 Middle School International Class (ID: 20250331) has cultivated exceptional students through rigorous academics and cross-cultural competencies, earning global recognition for its achievements in competitions like the International Linguistics Olympiad (IOLC) .

Educational Philosophy Fostering intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and global citizenship through bilingual education and innovative pedagogy.

Mission & Vision • Mission: To empower students to excel academically, embrace diversity, and thrive as future leaders in an interconnected world. • Vision: To become a benchmark for international education, nurturing scholars with both linguistic mastery and cultural insight.

Core Values Excellence, integrity, collaboration, and adaptability.

1. Cambridge IGCSE/A Level Curriculum: Offers internationally recognized Cambridge qualifications, providing a rigorous academic pathway to global universities .
2. Dual-Language Immersion: Full English-medium instruction for core subjects, fostering strong language proficiency and cross-cultural competence .
3. Experienced Faculty: Includes international teachers from the UK, US, Canada, and China, with specialized expertise in subjects like mathematics, economics, and sciences .
4. Holistic Development: Emphasizes extracurricular activities (e.g., drama, robotics, debates) and leadership training through competitions like the Botball Robotics Championship .
5. High University Placement Rates: 95% of graduates secure offers from QS Top 100 universities, including institutions like the University of Toronto and University of Leeds .
6. Personalized Guidance: Tailored academic support and university application counseling to align with students' career goals .

Key Metrics

• 2025 Graduating Class:

• 131 offers from global universities (65% to QS Top 30, 80% to QS Top 50, 98% to QS Top 100)

• $280k+ scholarships awarded, including $40k (Northeastern) and $48k (Rutgers)

• Top destinations: UK (Imperial College London, Edinburgh), US (UC Irvine, Rutgers), Canada (U of Toronto), Australia (Melbourne, Sydney), Switzerland (César Ritz)

• 2024 Graduating Class:

• 86 offers (66.2% acceptance rate)

• 95% to QS Top 100, 77% to QS Top 50

Academic Highlights

Subject Distribution (2025 Class)

• Business/Economics (16%)
• Engineering (29%)
• Humanities/Social Sciences (21%)
• Science (26%)
• Interdisciplinary Studies (8%)

Competitive Exam Results

• AP Exams: 90% pass rate (72% scored 4/5+)
• Physics Competitions:
• BPhO Round 1: Silver (Sean Xiao), Bronze (Albert Zhao, Sean Zhang)
• IPC/SPC: Gold (Ryan Lin, Bowen Xu), Silver (Ryan Fan, Louis Zhang)
• Math Competitions: UKMT Advanced (12 Gold, 16 Silver, 15 Bronze)

Global Recognition

• Programs: Cambridge IGCSE/A-Level, MIT partnerships
• Extracurriculars: Model UN, Harvard Model Congress, World Scholar’s Cup

Admissions Criteria

• Entry: Minimum 588/790 Gaokao (2024), IELTS 5.5 (waived for native speakers)
• Support: Personalized study plans, mock interviews

Notable Outcomes

• 100% global university admission (e.g., Oxford, MIT, Stanford)
• Faculty: 17 specialists, including Olympic coaches and provincial