Hefei No.1 High School

Mission & Vision

To cultivate globally competent leaders through rigorous academics and holistic development, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and ethical responsibility.

Educational Philosophy

• Student-centered learning with integrated STEM and humanities.
• Experiential opportunities to nurture intellectual curiosity and cross-cultural competence.

Core Values

• Academic Excellence: Rigorous curriculum aligned with global standards (AP, specialized STEM programs).
• Innovation: Inquiry-driven projects and real-world problem-solving.
• Global Citizenship: Interdisciplinary and community engagement.
• Resilience: Holistic support systems (mentorship, outdoor learning).

1. AP Course System: Offers 16+ AP courses (e.g., AP Calculus, AP Physics, AP Computer Science) to enhance college competitiveness and credit transfer opportunities .
2. Faculty Excellence: 90%+ teachers hold master’s degrees, with a 1:5 student-teacher ratio and Sino-foreign collaborative teaching .
3. Diverse Extracurriculars: Over 50 clubs covering academics (e.g., Math Club, Mock Trial), arts (e.g., Film Society), and sports (e.g., Basketball Club) .
4. Global Admissions: High acceptance rates to top U.S. universities (e.g., 84.7% to Top 30, 94.3% to Top 40 in 2024) and global institutions like UCL and HKU .
5. Holistic Development: Emphasizes critical thinking, creativity, and cross-cultural competence through project-based learning and IBET programs .
6. Alumni Network: Strong global alumni community providing mentorship and university application guidance .

1. 2024 Graduating Class Highlights: • Offers: 650+ global university acceptances, averaging 8+ offers/student . • U.S. Admissions: ◦ Top 30 U.S. Universities: 84.7% acceptance rate . ◦ Top 40 U.S. Universities: 94.3% acceptance rate . ◦ UC System: 54+ acceptances from UC Davis, 48 from UC Irvine, and 33 from UC Santa Barbara . • UK Admissions: ◦ Top 20 UK Universities: 100% acceptance rate, including Imperial College London and UCL . • Global Recognition: ◦ 100% acceptance rate from QS Top 50 universities . ◦ Canada: 100% acceptance from University of Toronto and other Group of Eight institutions . ◦ Australia: 100% acceptance from Group of Eight universities . ◦ Hong Kong: Admissions to HKU, HKUST, and PolyU .

2. 2025 Early Admissions Highlights: • Top U.S. Awards: UC Berkeley (2025 QS Rank 12) and LSE (2025 QS Rank 50) . • Scholarships: Over ¥6.5 million total scholarships for the 2025 cohort .

3. Key Metrics: • SAT/ACT Scores: Not explicitly disclosed, but AP course coverage (16 subjects) and rigorous curriculum align with high U.S. university benchmarks . • Extracurricular Impact: 50+ clubs and competitions (e.g., robotics, Model UN) enhanced applicant profiles .