Living Word Shanghai

Mission

To nurture globally competent, morally grounded individuals through holistic education integrating academic excellence, character development, and cross-cultural understanding.

Vision

To be a leading international educational community fostering lifelong learners who embrace innovation, empathy, and responsibility in a dynamic world.

Educational Philosophy

Prioritizing whole-person growth—balancing rigorous academics with ethical, social, and emotional development—to empower students as critical thinkers and compassionate global citizens.

Core Values

• Integrity
• Respect
• Curiosity
• Resilience

Committed to cultivating academic achievement, creative expression, and a commitment to community, guided by a philosophy that education extends beyond knowledge to shape character and purpose.

1. Internationally Accredited Curriculum: Offers Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) certification and rigorous A-Level/AP programs.
2. Diverse Language Programs: Provides multilingual courses (German, French, Spanish, etc.) and immersive bilingual education.
3. Faculty Excellence: Features teachers from top global universities with expertise in bilingual instruction and international perspectives.
4. Dual-Track Education System: Balances local curriculum standards with international pedagogies for personalized learning.
5. Holistic Extracurricular Offerings: Includes STEAM, arts, sports, and leadership programs to foster well-rounded development.
6. Outstanding University Placements: Graduates gain admission to top global institutions (e.g., Ivy League, UK Russell Group) with scholarships.
7. Facilities & Resources: State-of-the-art campuses with advanced labs, sports venues, and arts spaces.
8. Student-Centered Approach: Implements mentorship programs, tiered English instruction, and flexible curriculum customization.

1. 2024 Graduating Class (48 Students): • Top 30 US Universities: 70%+ acceptance rate. • Top 50 US/Global Universities: 90%+ acceptance rate. • Average Offers per Student: 2+ from Top 50 universities. • Scholarships: Total of ¥9 million (≈$1.26 million). • Notable Admissions: 1 Cambridge, 1 Cornell, 1 UPenn, 14 NYU .

2. 2023 Graduating Class (44 Students): • Top 30 US Universities: 35% acceptance rate. • Top 50 US/Global Universities: 90%+ acceptance rate. • Art Programs: 100% admission to Top 5 global art schools (e.g., Parsons, RISD) .

3. AP & A-Level Performance: • AP Courses: 38 subjects offered, with students achieving competitive scores (e.g., 5s in Calculus BC, Physics C). • A-Level Courses: Focus on STEM and humanities, supporting UK university applications (e.g., UCL, Oxford) .

4. Global Recognition: • 2024 Highlights: First-ever Cambridge and Cornell admissions. • Key Universities: NYU (13 offers in 2024), Northwestern, UCLA, UC Berkeley, UCL, HKU .

5. Scholarship Trends: • 2024: 70%+ students received scholarships, averaging ¥187,500 (≈$25,000) per student. • 2023: 64% received scholarships, totaling ¥842,600 (≈$115,000) .