Dehong International Chinese School

Mission

Nurture well-rounded individuals with global awareness, empathy, and resilience through holistic education integrating Chinese cultural roots and international perspectives, fostering academic excellence, creativity, and character.

Vision

Become a leading educational community where lifelong learners thrive, equipped to bridge cultures, innovate, and contribute meaningfully to a diverse world.

Core Values

Guided by student-centered values:

• Respect
• Inquiry
• Responsibility

1. 12-year integrated education system bridging Chinese curriculum and international programs, ensuring seamless academic progression from primary to secondary education .
2. Bilingual and bicultural immersion with balanced Chinese/English instruction, fostering native-level language proficiency and cross-cultural competence .
3. Holistic education framework emphasizing critical thinking, creativity, and global citizenship through interdisciplinary programs like STEAM, SE21, and sustainability initiatives .
4. IBDP curriculum for Grades 11-12, supported by a tailored Pioneer Programme in Grade 10 to prepare students for global university admissions .
5. Strong faculty team with over 40% foreign teachers holding advanced degrees, providing low student-teacher ratios (1:5) and personalized mentorship .
6. World-class facilities including Olympic-standard pools, theaters, maker spaces, and smart classrooms to support diverse learning experiences .
7. Exclusive access to Dulwich global resources, including university guidance, international competitions, and cultural exchange programs .

1. Admissions Overview • 2024 Graduates: Received 80+ offers from universities in the UK, US, Australia, Hong Kong, and others. Average of 6-7 offers per student . • Top UK Universities: Oxford (e.g., Economics & Management), UCL, LSE, University of Birmingham, University of Manchester . • Top US Universities: University of Pennsylvania, UC Berkeley, UIUC, Emerson College, NYU, Savannah College of Design . • Other Notable Institutions: University of Melbourne, University of Toronto, Hong Kong University .

2. Academic Disciplines • Covered fields: Asian Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Business, Arts & Design .

3. Support Systems • Personalized Guidance: Experienced counselors provide individualized plans, including weekly sessions and parent-student-teacher meetings . • Faculty: Over 50% of teachers hold master’s degrees; international faculty from native English-speaking countries .

4. Certifications & Accreditations • Accredited by AI (Accreditation International) and NCPSA (National Council for Private School Accreditation) .

5. Facilities • Advanced labs (3D printing, VR), STEAM classrooms, 500-seat theater, Olympic-sized pool .