Maple Leaf International High School - Dalian

Mission & Vision

To provide world-class education through a balanced integration of Eastern and Western pedagogies, fostering globally competent individuals with integrity, creativity, and leadership.

Core Educational Philosophy

• Blending Chinese academic rigor with Canadian curriculum frameworks
• Emphasizing bilingual proficiency, critical thinking, and holistic development

Key Objectives

1. Cultivate multilingual (Chinese/English) graduates competitive in global higher education
2. Nurture independent learners through inquiry-based and personalized instruction
3. Promote cross-cultural understanding via international exchange programs

Values

• Integrity
• Innovation
• Perseverance
• Collaborative excellence

1. Integrated Bilingual Education: Combines Chinese and Western educational philosophies, offering a dual-degree curriculum recognized by both Chinese and Canadian governments .
2. Global Recognition: Graduates earn credits directly applicable to universities in over 30 countries, with direct admission opportunities through annual international education fairs .
3. Holistic Development: Emphasizes "three-good habits" (learning, behavior, lifestyle) in middle school and "ideal education" in high school to foster lifelong skills .
4. Advanced English Immersion: Systematic English training from primary school, including bilingual teachers, specialized curricula, and activities like drama and debates .
5. Student-Centered Mission: Prioritizes individual growth through personalized counseling, community service, and leadership programs .
6. International Support Services: Provides housing, dining, and cultural integration resources for overseas students .

1. 2025 Graduating Class Achievements • UK Top University Admissions: 9 offers from G5 universities, including 2 from University College London (UCL, QS #9) and 1 from Imperial College London . • UK University Offers: Admissions to Russell Group institutions such as University of Bristol, University of Warwick, Durham University, and University of Birmingham . • Global Recognition: 1 offer from University of British Columbia (UBC, QS #38) in Canada .

2. 2024 Graduating Class Highlights • QS Top 100 Acceptance Rate: 87% of graduates received offers from QS World University Rankings Top 100 institutions, with 41% admitted to Top 30 universities . • Scholarships: Over ¥1.72 million in scholarships from overseas universities .

3. Exam Performance Metrics • AMC8 Competitions: 2 students ranked globally in the 2025 AMC8, with 9 additional accolades . • UK Maths Trust Challenges: A Grade 9 student earned a Gold Certificate in the 2025 Intermediate Mathematical Challenge .

4. Comparative Benchmarking • The school’s curriculum (Maple Leaf World School Programme) is benchmarked equivalently to A-Level, BC, and U.S. high school diplomas, facilitating direct university applications .