Hefei Thomas School

Mission & Vision

To cultivate globally competent individuals rooted in Chinese heritage, fostering critical thinking, cross-cultural understanding, and lifelong learning through innovative pedagogy.

Educational Philosophy

• Holistic education integrating bilingual and bicultural frameworks ("dual-language, dual-ability, dual-culture").
• STEAM-PBL curricula emphasizing 6C competencies: Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Cross-cultural Competence, and Career Planning.

Core Values

• Virtue: Moral development and ethical leadership.
• Character: Intellectual curiosity and resilience.
• Global Citizenship: Social responsibility and intercultural engagement.

1. 12-year integrated curriculum combining Chinese and Western educational philosophies, emphasizing bilingualism (Chinese/English), bilingual competence (learning/innovation), and bicultural literacy (Chinese heritage/global perspectives) .
2. STEM/STEAM-PBL programs integrating cross-disciplinary project-based learning, inspired by Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, with advanced labs and university-level research opportunities .
3. Faculty expertise: Over 36% of teachers hold overseas degrees, 11% are PhDs, and the team includes experts from top universities like UC Berkeley and Stanford .
4. Global outcomes: 70% of graduates enrolled in top 30 global universities (e.g., Emory, Carnegie Mellon) in 2021, rising to 95% in top 50 .
5. Art-STEM fusion: Partnerships with Savannah College of Design (SCAD) offer specialized art programs, combining technical skills with creative expression .
6. IBET courses: Integrated Biology, English, and Technology programs developed with Cambridge University, fostering critical thinking and scientific research skills .
7. Personalized development: Small-class teaching, career counseling, and extracurricular activities (e.g., robotics, drama, martial arts) tailored to individual strengths .
8. International recognition: Ranked among China’s top 100 international schools by Yixiao and Forbes, with Cognia global accreditation .

1. Admission Highlights (2023-2024): • Global Top Rankings: ◦ 73% admission rate to Global Top 10 universities (e.g., Cornell University, University of Cambridge, Imperial College London). ◦ 97% admission rate to Global Top 50 universities (e.g., UCLA, Columbia University). ◦ 100% admission rate to Global Top 80 universities . • Ivy League & Elite Institutions: ◦ First Cornell University admission in Anhui Province (2023-202 ◦ Multiple offers from Stanford University, Johns Hopkins University, and UC Berkeley . • UK & Asia: ◦ 73% admission rate to UK G5 universities (e.g., University of Oxford, UCL). ◦ First National University of Singapore (NUS) admission in Anhui .

2. Scholarships: • Total scholarships: ¥15 million RMB (2022024). • 40 scholarships awarded, including full scholarships to Hong Kong University .

3. Course Offerings & Pedagogy: • AP, A-Level, and STEAM-PBL integrated curriculum. • 56% of teachers hold master’s degrees, 11% doctorates, with faculty from UC Berkeley, University of Pennsylvania, etc. .

4. Art & Specialized Programs: • 100% admission rate to top art schools (e.g., Savannah College of Design, Berklee College of Music) .

5. Consistency in Performance: • Ranked 37th nationally in the 2024 Yike Overseas Study School Ranking (top 3% in China) . • 5 consecutive years of Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) admissions (2021-2025) .