Fudan International School

Mission & Vision

To cultivate globally-minded individuals with a blend of humanistic and scientific inquiry, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and a commitment to lifelong learning. The institution aspires to nurture future leaders who embrace cultural diversity, contribute to societal progress, and uphold ethical integrity in an interconnected world.

Educational Philosophy

• Rooted in inquiry-based learning and interdisciplinary exploration.
• Curriculum integrates humanities, sciences, and arts to develop well-rounded scholars.
• Emphasis on holistic growth, including emotional intelligence, leadership, and community engagement through experiential programs (e.g., Model UN, robotics, sustainability initiatives).

Core Values

• Academic Excellence: Rigorous standards aligned with IB/AP frameworks; 1:5 faculty-student ratio.
• Cultural Fluency: Bilingual education bridging Eastern and Western traditions.
• Innovation & Service: Entrepreneurial spirit and social responsibility via programs like organic gardens, coding clubs, and TEDx Youth events.

1. Holistic Education: Emphasizes academic exploration, critical thinking, and global citizenship through a balanced curriculum integrating Chinese and Western educational philosophies .
2. IBDP Curriculum: Offers International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, recognized globally for rigorous academic standards .
3. Small Class Sizes: Personalized attention with a 1:4 faculty-student ratio, fostering individualized growth .
4. International Faculty: Diverse teaching staff from around the world, creating a multicultural learning environment .
5. Global Community: Over 40 nationalities represented, promoting cross-cultural understanding and multilingualism .
6. Extracurricular Excellence: 60+ elective courses and clubs, including robotics, drama, and Model UN, enhancing leadership and creativity .
7. Strong University Placement: 22% of graduates admitted to top 10 global universities (e.g., Cambridge, Chicago) and 60% to top 30 institutions .
8. Affiliation with Fudan University: Leverages academic resources and research opportunities, including partnerships with Columbia University for curriculum design .

IBDP Scores

• 2023 Cohort (25 students): • 100% received IBDP diplomas (global pass rate: 79.35%). • Average total score: 39.32 (global average: 30.24). • Subject average: 6.23 (global: 4.84; max 7). • 75% scored ≥37, 52% scored ≥40. • 1 student achieved a perfect 45/45 (one of 179 globally) .

• 2022 Cohort: • Average score: 39.75 (50% scored ≥40). • 2 students scored 44/45 (highest globally) .

University Admissions (2022-2023)

• 2023 Cohort (100+ offers): • Top UK: 3 Oxford, 3 LSE, 1 Cambridge. • Top US: Johns Hopkins, NYU, UPenn, Carnegie Mellon. • Others: University of Hong Kong, Peking University, University of Tokyo, U of Toronto .

• 2022 Cohort: • 30% received U.S. top-30 early admissions (e.g., Carnegie Mellon, Chicago). • 22% admitted to QS top-10 universities (e.g., LSE, ETH Zurich). • 60% to QS top-30 universities (e.g., UCL, Duke) .

Key Highlights

• Full IB Diploma Rate: 100% (2022-2023). • Elite Admissions: Multiple Oxford/Cambridge offers; 100% of graduates received offers from global top-50 universities .