NANJING THOMAS SCHOOL

Mission & Vision

To cultivate globally aware, ethically grounded leaders through holistic education that integrates cross-disciplinary innovation, cultural depth, and personalized growth.

Core Educational Philosophy

Rooted in "Virtue, Scholarship, Global Citizenship," the school emphasizes interdisciplinary inquiry, project-based learning, and tailored mentorship to nurture critical thinkers and compassionate innovators.

Key Initiatives

• Curriculum: Blends Chinese national standards with STEM/IBET frameworks, offering IGCSE, A-Level, AP, and specialized art/leadership programs.
• Pedagogy: Small-class teaching (max 25 students), dual-teacher systems, and 1:1 language coaching to ensure individualized progress.
• Values: Integrity, curiosity, collaboration, and resilience, reinforced through community service and global exchange programs.

1. Integrated STEM & IBET Curriculum: Adopting the STEM framework from top U.S. Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, combined with IBET (Biology-English-Technology Integration) and PBL (Project-Based Learning) to foster interdisciplinary thinking .
2. Bilingual & Bicultural Education: Emphasizes immersive English learning with a second foreign language (e.g., Spanish/French) in later stages, blending Chinese cultural roots with global perspectives .
3. Small-Class Personalized Learning: Classes capped at 25 students, supported by a mentorship system and tailored academic plans to address individual strengths and interests .
4. Elite International Partnerships: Collaborates with institutions like Cambridge University, Stanford University, and Savannah College of Design, offering specialized programs (e.g., AIA International Art Program) .
5. Holistic Development: Prioritizes arts, sports, and leadership through clubs (e.g., drama, robotics) and events like Model UN, fostering creativity and global citizenship .
6. Outstanding Academic Outcomes: 100% of graduates admitted to QS Top 100 universities (2023–2024), with scholarships totaling ¥2.68M+ .
7. Facilities & Resources: State-of-the-art labs, libraries, sports complexes (e.g., climbing walls, golf courses), and art studios supporting diverse extracurricular activities .
8. Faculty Excellence: 70%+ teachers hold master’s degrees; 90%+ foreign teachers certified with international teaching experience .

1. Admission Rates & University Rankings (2023): • Over 40% of graduates received offers from QS World Top 30 universities, including Imperial College London, UCL, Edinburgh University, and Hong Kong University . • 100% admitted to QS World Top 100 universities, covering the UK, US, Canada, Australia, and Asia .

2. 2024 Cohort Highlights: • 50% of students secured offers from QS World Top 20 universities (e.g., University of Cambridge, University of Toronto) . • 100% admitted to QS Art & Design Top 20 universities (e.g., London College of Art) and US News Top 40 US universities . • Total scholarships: ¥2.68 million (2023-2024) .

3. Key Achievements: • Dual-track system success: Students achieved 100% admission to QS Top 100 universities for two consecutive years (2023-2024) . • Art programs: 100% admission to QS Art & Design Top 20 institutions via specialized pathways .