Merchiston International School Shenzhen

Mission

To inspire personal excellence and strength of character through innovative, integral education fostering global citizenship, intellectual curiosity, and lifelong learning.

Vision

To empower learners with skills, understanding, and mindset to thrive as responsible, adaptable global citizens contributing positively to an interconnected world.

Core Values

Internationally Minded, Principled, Collaborative, Positive, Responsible, Enquiring, Adaptable, Expressive, Respectful, Resilient.

Educational Philosophy

Rooted in academic excellence and holistic development, integrating Eastern and Western philosophies. Emphasizes critical thinking, metacognition, experiential learning, with a rigorous blend of British (IGCSE & A Level) and American (AP) pathways. High-quality learning via structured feedback, cross-disciplinary exploration, and English-language mastery.

1. Authentic British Education System • First overseas branch of Merchiston Castle School (founded in 1833, Edinburgh) in Shenzhen, offering pure British curriculum and boarding management . • Follows the UK National Curriculum, IGCSE, and A-Level programs, with a focus on academic rigor and holistic development .

2. Elite Faculty & Student Support • Student-teacher ratio of 1:6; 70% foreign teachers (85% UK-trained) with PGCE/QTS qualifications, 50%+ holding master’s degrees . • "Royal Mile Global Elite Academy" and "Ivy Academy" provide specialized support for G5/Oxbridge admissions .

3. Comprehensive Curriculum • EYFS for early years, IPC for primary, and IGCSE/A-Level for secondary/high school . • Over 100 extracurricular activities (CCA) in arts, sports, and STEM, fostering well-rounded growth .

4. Outstanding Academic Achievements • 2024 graduates received 100+ offers from Top 100 global universities, including 34 G5 offers (e.g28 UCL, 6 Imperial College) . • 100% Oxbridge/US Top 30 acceptance rate in recent years .

5. World-Class Facilities • State-of-the-art campuses in Longhua and Shekou, featuring libraries, labs, theaters, indoor pools, and sports complexes .

6. Holistic British Ethos • Emphasis on character development, and global citizenship through boarding life and community service .

1. Overall University Acceptance Rate: • 100% of graduates received offers from Top 100 global universities (2023-2024) .

2. Top University Admissions: • G5 Universities (UK): ◦ Imperial College London: 6 offers . ◦ University College London (UCL): 28 offers . ◦ London School of Economics (LSE): 1 offer . • Other Top Institutions: ◦ University of Hong Kong: 3 offers . ◦ Tsinghua University (China): 1 offer . ◦ University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB): 1 offer . ◦ University of Manchester: 14 offers . ◦ London School of Art (UAL): 7 offers .

3. A-Level Exam Performance (2024): • 42% of students achieved A* grades. • 67% received A or A* grades. • 80%+ scored B or above, and 97% attained C or higher .

4. Russell Group Universities: • 80% of offers came from Russell Group institutions (UK’s "Ivy League") .

5. Programs**: • Royal Mile Elite Academy (top cohort): Produced graduates with multiple offers from G5 and Ivy League institutions .

6. Arts and Elite Admissions: • 7 students received offers from UAL (London College of Art, etc.) . • 1 student secured a scholarship to University of Hong Kong .