ISA Science City International School

Mission & Vision Summary

Mission

To deliver a holistic, inquiry-based education that nurtures intellectual curiosity, intercultural competence, and ethical leadership. Focus on fostering critical thinking, creativity, and resilience in students to become responsible global citizens.

Vision

To be a catalyst for innovation and inclusivity in education, empowering learners to thrive in a dynamic, interconnected world while championing diversity and sustainable development.

Core Values

• Integrity: Commitment to honesty and ethical practices.
• Respect: Valuing diverse perspectives and cultures.
• Collaboration: Building partnerships for collective growth.
• Excellence: Pursuing academic and personal rigor.
• Sustainability: Prioritizing environmental and social responsibility.

Educational Philosophy

Student-centered learning emphasizing academic excellence, character development, and global awareness. Curriculum integrates international standards (e.g., IB, Cambridge) with localized relevance.

1. IB-Curriculum Integration: Offers a full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) blended with Chinese foundational education, emphasizing inquiry-based learning and global citizenship .

2. Student-Centered Campus Design: Built with a "curriculum-first" philosophy, featuring mountain-forest landscapes, competition-grade sports facilities (e.g., 50m Olympic pool, Olympic-standard football field), and specialized labs/theaters .

3. Academic Excellence: Ranked AAA in the 2024 KingLead China International Schools Competitiveness Report (UK direction); 80%+ graduates admitted to QS Top 20 universities, including UCL, UCLA, and Parsons .

4. Multilingual & Cultural Diversity: Provides English, Chinese, and mother-tongue programs (e.g., Korean, Italian), fostering cross-cultural competence in a multicultural community .

5. Holistic Development: Focuses on intellectual, physical, emotional, and social growth through 50+ extracurriculars (e.g., golf, robotics, drama) and community service .

6. Expert Leadership: Managed by educators from Harvard, UWC, and Harrow, with a 75% PhD/graduate faculty team and personalized career guidance .

7. Sustainable & Safe Campus: First K-12 school in China to achieve WELL Gold v2 certification, prioritizing health and eco-friendly design .

1. 2024 Graduating Class (22 students): • Offers: 195 university acceptances across 8 countries (UK, US, China [including Hong Kong], Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Singapore). • Scholarships: $1.573 million USD total. • Key Achievements: ◦ UK: 40% admitted to QS Top 30 (including Imperial College London, UCL, LSE), 100% to QS Top 50 . ◦ US: 20% to QS Top 30 (e.g., UCLA, UC Berkeley), 40% to QS Top 40, 93% to US public Ivies . ◦ China (HK): 100% admission to Hong Kong’s Top 5 universities (HKU, CUHK, HKUST) . ◦ Global Elite: 1 acceptance each from Tsinghua University and Peking University . ◦ Arts: 100% to QS Top 5 art/design schools (e.g., Parsons, University of the Arts London) .

2. 2023 Graduating Class (34 students): • Offers: 219 university acceptances, $1.3 million USD scholarships . • Key Achievements: ◦ UK: 14% to UK G5, 70% to Times UK Top 10 . ◦ US: 50% to US Top 50 universities . ◦ Arts: 50% to QS Top 3 art schools (e.g., Parsons) .

Overall Trends: • QS Rankings: 60% of 2024 graduates admitted to QS Top 20 universities, 90% to QS Top 40 . • Diverse Pathways: Strong performance in STEM, humanities arts, with tailored university preparation programs .