Nanjing Dongshan Foreign Language School International Department

Mission

To cultivate globally competent leaders through holistic education, integrating academic rigor with character development, fostering critical thinking, cross-cultural understanding, and lifelong learning.

Vision

To become a benchmark for international education excellence, empowering students to thrive as innovative thinkers and responsible global citizens in an interconnected world.

Core Values

• Respect
• Integrity
• Collaboration
• Empathy
• Curiosity
• Resilience

Educational Philosophy

A student-centered approach emphasizing:

• Bilingual proficiency
• Interdisciplinary learning
• Experiential opportunities to nurture intellectual curiosity and ethical leadership

1. Diverse Curriculum Offerings: Provides IGCSE, A-LEVEL, AP, and specialized programs (e.g., Australian Direct Entry, Art Program) tailored to global university requirements .

2. Internationally Recognized Accreditation: Authorized by Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE), Oxford AQA, and the U.S. College Board, with dual-diploma qualifications .

3. Outstanding Academic Results: 100% graduates admitted to world’s top 100 universities, including Oxford, Cambridge, UCL, and Ivy League institutions, with a focus on "low entry, high achievement" outcomes .

4. Small Class Sizes & Student Support: Low student-teacher ratios (1:4) and personalized guidance for academic, extracurricular, and university applications .

5. Holistic Education: Emphasizes "competency-based education" through competitions (e.g., BPHO, UKChO), arts programs, and overseas exchange opportunities .

6. Streamlined Application Process: Offers end-to-end services from curriculum planning to overseas admission support, including visa assistance and psychological counseling .

1. UK Direction

• G5 Universities: 37% admission rate to University of Cambridge, Imperial College London, UCL, LSE, and King’s College London . • Top 10 UK Universities: 82% admission rate . • Top 20 UK Universities: 98% admission rate .

2. USA Direction

• Top 30 US Universities: 29% admission rate (e.g., NYU, USC) . • Top 50 US Universities: 50% admission rate . • Top 80 US Universities: 99.9% admission rate .

3. Canada Direction

• 5 Medical Doctoral Universities: 50% admission rate (e.g., University of Toronto, UBC) . • Top 5 Comprehensive Universities: 25% admission rate .

4. Australia Direction

• Group of Eight (Go8) Universities: 100% admission rate (e.g., Melbourne, Sydney, ANU) .

5. Asia Direction

• Hong Kong Universities: 99.9% admission rate to HKU, HKUST, CUHK, PolyU .

Key Achievements (2023-2024):

• 2023 Cohort: 54 graduates received 220+ offers, including Cambridge (interview invite), Imperial College, UCL, Edinburgh, and Hong Kong University . • 2024 Cohort: Over 100 offers received by March 2024, averaging 4+ offers per student, with acceptances from Imperial College, UCL, Melbourne, and NYU (with scholarships) . • A-Level Program: Students specialize in 3-4 subjects, achieving high scores to meet global university requirements .

Global Recognition

• All graduates admitted to top 100 global universities (QS/ARWU rankings) . • Awarded "Ten-Year Cambridge School" certification for excellence in A-Level education .