No.2 High School of East China Normal University (HSEFZ)

Mission & Vision

Mission: To cultivate globally competent leaders with intellectual curiosity, cross-cultural competence, and a commitment to societal impact through holistic education. Vision: Inspiring transformative global citizens who drive positive change through academic excellence and ethical leadership.

Core Values

• Integrity
• Empathy
• Innovation
• Lifelong Learning

Educational Philosophy

• Holistic development integrating academic rigor and character education.
• Emphasis on critical thinking, creativity, and ethical responsibility.

1. Dual-Track Curriculum Integration: Combines China's rigorous academic system with international standards, offering bilingual courses blending domestic core subjects (e.g., Chinese, math) with Western pedagogies (e.g., critical thinking, cross-cultural communication) .

2. Elite Academic Achievements: Produced 26 International Olympiad gold medals and consistently places 90% of U.S.-bound students in top 50 U.S. universities (e.g., Stanford, UC Berkeley) .

3. Holistic Development Framework: Mandates 100% participation in social service, STEM research projects, and 100+ specialized elective courses (e.g., robotics, AI, drama) .

4. Small-Class Personalized Instruction: Limits classes to ≤20 students, providing tailored academic support and university counseling .

5. Global Ecosystem: Partnerships with 20+ international schools and access to overseas exchange programs, while maintaining 100% admission rates for Chinese university applicants (e.g., Peking University) .

1. Admissions Achievements (2024 Cohort): • Total offers: Over 200, averaging 6 offers per student. • U.S. Top 15 universities: 17 offers (40% acceptance rate), including 4 Ivy League institutions . • UK G5 universities: All applicants received offers from universities such as Oxford and Cambridge . • Canadian universities: All applicants admitted to top institutions like the University of Toronto and McGill University . • Additional offers: Top 10 U.S. liberal arts colleges (e.g., Swarthmore, Wellesley) and global universities (e.g., University of Hong Kong, National University of Singapore) .

2. Standardized Test Scores: • TOEFL average: ~109 (Class of 2024) . • AP exam performance: Students typically take 10–15 AP courses, with strong scores in STEM and humanities subjects .

3. Notable Programs: • Dual-enrollment opportunities with U.S. universities (e.g., Peddie School curriculum integration) . • High acceptance rates for STEM-focused universities (e.g., MIT, Stanford) through specialized tracks .

4. Scholarships: • Total scholarships: Over ¥22 million (2024 data) .