Guangdong Country Garden School

Mission & Vision

• To serve as a benchmark for foundational education and cultivate pillars for national rejuvenation.
• Empower students to unlock potential, develop humanity, and become lifelong learners with global citizenship and national identity.
• Contribute to an interconnected world through diverse, high-quality education.

Core Educational Philosophy

• "Guarantee foundational knowledge, nurture individuality, and serve society."
• Holistic development via balanced academic rigor and personalized growth.
• Integrate IB frameworks with localized curricula to foster critical thinking and creativity.

Educational Objectives

• Cultivate resilient, self-driven learners with 21st-century competencies.
• Prioritize adaptability, innovation, and ethical leadership through experiential learning.
• Emphasize interdisciplinary exploration.

Core Values

• Innovation, Community, Excellence, Inspiration, Service, Responsibility, Passion, Integrity.
• Principles guiding mutual respect, intellectual curiosity, and social responsibility.

1. Full IB Continuum Curriculum: Offers IB PYP, MYP, and DP programs, making it the only private school in South China authorized to deliver all three IB programs concurrently .
2. Academic Excellence: Over 90% of graduates admitted to top 50 global universities (QS/US News rankings) for seven consecutive years (2016–2022), with 17 Oxford/Cambridge offers in 2024 .
3. International Faculty: ~120 international teachers among 700 faculty members, fostering a bilingual and multicultural environment .
4. World-Class Facilities: Includes observatories, robotics labs, indoor Olympic-sized pools, and libraries with 200,000+ books .
5. Diverse Programs: Combines IB, A-Level, AP, and IGCSE curricula, with specialized tracks in arts, sports, and STEM .
6. Holistic Development: Emphasizes life skills, leadership, and global citizenship through programs like "Global Village" simulations and youth hiking expeditions .
7. Proven Track Record: Ranked among China’s top IB schools, producing multiple IB Diploma Programme (DP) perfect scorers (45/45) and consistent Ivy League admissions .

1. Cambridge English Exams (FCE): • In December 2024, 9 primary students passed the Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE), with scores ranging from 163–181 (equivalent to IELTS 5.5–6.5). Notably, Sofia Zeng (Grade 5) achieved an outstanding score of 181 (IELTS 6.5), while Emily Emi (Grade 5) scored 173 (IELTS 6.0) .

2. IELTS Results: • A Grade 7 student, Elizebath Xu, scored 7.0 overall (Listening: 8.5, Speaking: 7.5) in her first IELTS attempt in 2024 .

3. Overseas Admissions (2024–2025): • 2024 Graduates: 98.45% received offers from top global universities, including 2 Johns Hopkins, 1 Columbia, 1 Claremont McKenna, and 2 Carlton College. • 2025 Early Admissions: ◦ Ivy League: 2 Cornell and 3 Columbia offers. ◦ UK Top Universities: 7 Oxford and 12 Cambridge offers, ranking among China’s for "Oxbridge" admissions .

4. Academic Recognition: • Ranked Top 10 in the Hurun Education International Schools List (2021) and Top 100 in the 2025 HKPEP China International Schools Rankings .