HD Qingdao School

Mission To foster a global perspective and cultivate talents through bilingual, bicultural education that integrates Chinese traditions with international excellence, empowering students to become adaptable global citizens and future leaders.

Vision To create a nurturing educational environment where students thrive intellectually, socially, and emotionally, equipped with critical thinking, creativity, and a lifelong passion for learning.

Core Values

• Integrity
• Respect
• Innovation
• Collaboration
• Excellence

Educational Philosophy Emphasizes holistic development, personalized learning, and cultural immersion through rigorous academics combined with extracurricular engagement.

Philosophy Rooted in the belief that education should nurture intellectual curiosity, cultural empathy, and ethical leadership through diverse, inquiry-driven experiences.

1. Dual-track education system: Integrates Chinese traditional culture with international curricula, fostering cross-cultural understanding and global perspectives .
2. AI-driven personalized learning: Leverages AI technology to tailor educational experiences, enabling individualized growth and academic excellence .
3. Balanced focus on arts and academics: Established the Hetao West Coast Symphony Orchestra to cultivate artistic creativity alongside academic rigor .
4. Design Thinking curriculum: Emphasizes problem-solving through hands-on, interdisciplinary projects that integrate knowledge from science, English, and other subjects .
5. K15 integrated education system: Provides seamless continuity from kindergarten to high school, reducing academic transitions and ensuring consistent developmental support .
6. Group-operated educational advantages: Shares high-quality resources and innovative teaching methodologies across multiple campuses nationwide, ensuring curriculum excellence and teacher development .
7. Family-school collaboration: Implements a mentorship model where teachers provide individualized guidance to students, supported by regular parent-teacher communication channels .

1. A-Level Results (2023): • Over 75% of students achieved A*-A grades in A-Level exams, with 100% A rates in Economics, Physics, Chemistry, and Further Mathematics. Mathematics A* rate reached 75% (vs. global average of 13%), and Further Mathematics A rate hit 60% (vs. global average of 44.8%) .

2. Global Admissions (2024-2025): • 2024 Graduates: 100% received 4-5 offers from top global universities, including UK G5 (e.g., UCL, Imperial College London), US Ivy League, and Australian universities. Total scholarships: ¥2.7M+ . • 2025 Early Admissions: 6 G5 offers secured (1 Imperial College London, 5 UCL), with cumulative scholarships exceeding ¥4M. Students secured offers from top US universities (e.g., top 30), Hong Kong, Canada, and arts institutions like LA College of Music .

3. Subject Excellence: • Economics A* rate: 75% (vs. global 13%); Physics A* rate: 60% (vs. global 21.1%) .

4. Additional Achievements: • Students earned Distinction/Merit in Trinity College London English Speaking & Drama qualifications, showcasing advanced language and critical thinking skills . • Participation in the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award enhanced leadership and resilience, boosting university applications .