Fuzhou Lakeside International School

Mission To cultivate globally competitive citizens through an American curriculum, English-immersion environment, and values-oriented education, fostering personal responsibility, civic awareness, and lifelong learning.

Vision To nurture proactive lifelong learners equipped with critical thinking, intercultural competence, and adaptability to thrive in a dynamic global society.

Core Values

• Dignity: Self-reflection and personal growth through diverse academic and artistic disciplines.
• Respect: Building empathy, tolerance, and collaborative relationships.
• Knowledge: Pursuit of intellectual rigor and practical skills for global challenges.

Educational Philosophy Whole-person education integrating Chinese and Western strengths, emphasizing inquiry-based learning (Dewey’s principles) and emotional intelligence development via CASEL programs.

1. Unique American-style education system with SAT curriculum and full English immersion environment.
2. Dedicated international faculty comprising over 30 professional foreign teachers and bilingual teaching assistants.
3. Cultural integration blending Western festivals (e.g., Halloween, Christmas) with traditional Chinese arts like calligraphy and tea ceremonies.
4. Personalized learning through small class sizes, tiered English programs for language learners, and elective courses in arts, robotics, and sports.
5. Comprehensive campus facilities including smart classrooms, science labs, libraries, and 24/7 security.
6. Global recognition with diplomas accredited by U.S.-based Greggs International College and acceptance by top universities worldwide.

1. ACT Exam: FLIS became a GAC-ACT Teaching Center in 2020, enabling students to take the ACT locally. While specific score data is not publicly disclosed, the school emphasizes rigorous preparation through GAC curriculum integration .

2. University Admissions: • 2023–2024 Cycle: Students received offers from top institutions such as the University of Sydney (QS #19), University of Western Australia (QS #72), New South Wales University (QS #19), University of Adelaide (QS #89), and Orange Coast College (U.S.) . • Notable Cases: ◦ Daniel Kong: Admitted to University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) for Nutritional Science . ◦ Eason Yao (Alumnus): Earned admission to Stanford University for history-related studies .

3. IB Program: As an IB MYP World School, FLIS emphasizes critical thinking and holistic development, aligning with global university requirements .