RDF International School

Mission

To cultivate lifelong learners with global perspectives, exceptional character, and academic excellence through holistic education integrating Chinese and Western wisdom.

Vision

To be a pioneering international educational institution that empowers students to thrive as responsible global citizens, blending innovative teaching with character development.

Values

• Respect for diversity
• Pursuit of excellence
• Commitment to fostering curiosity, resilience, and ethical leadership

Guided by a student-centered philosophy, it focuses on:

• Delivering high-quality international curricula
• Nurturing critical thinking, creativity, and cross-cultural competence
• Preparing students for a dynamic world

1. Authentic American Curriculum • Offers a full American curriculum with 90% courses taught by foreign teachers, including ESL, TOEFL, ACT, and 24+ AP courses. Students design personalized schedules via elective and credit systems . • Integrates cutting-edge subjects like AI, game design, and robotics to align with future career trends .

2. Bilingual and Culturally Integrated Environment • Balances Western education with Chinese cultural heritage through courses in history, literature, and activities like traditional crafts and public speaking . • Hosts 80+ extracurricular activities (e.g., Model UN, robotics competitions) to, creativity, and teamwork .

3. World-Class Faculty • 70%+ foreign teachers hold master’s/doctoral degrees, with 50%+ from the U.S. and TESOL certifications . • Offers mentorship programs with peers from overseas universities and tailored academic support .

4. Outstanding Admissions Results • 80%+ graduates admitted to top 50 U.S. universities (e.g., Harvard, Columbia) and UK’s top 10 institutions . • Recognized in Kylin Education’s 2025 China International Schools Competitiveness Ranking (AAA-rated in U.S. undergraduate admissions) .

5. State-of-the-Art Facilities • 20,000+㎡ campus with advanced labs, libraries, sports fields, and specialized spaces for robotics, arts, and STEM . • Accredited by Cognia, College Board (AP), and ACT, ensuring global educational standards .

Academic Performance

• TIMSS Results: Achieved significantly above international and Dubai averages in 2023, with students earning "Best in World" awards in examination subjects .

Overseas Admissions Highlights

1. Top Universities: • Global Top 10: 1 student admitted to National University of Singapore (NUS) (QS World Rank 8) . • U.S. Top 35: 5 students received offers from NYU (2024 U.S. Rank 35), including breakthrough achievements amid heightened competition . • Canada: 33 offers from University of Toronto (2024), with cumulative scholarships exceeding $300,000 CAD .

2. UC System Excellence: • 40 offers from UC Davis (Top 28), UC San Diego (Top 28), UC Irvine (Top 33), and UC Santa Barbara (Top 35) .

3. Liberal Arts Colleges: • Babson College (Entrepreneurship Rank 1), Franklin & Marshall College (Rank 39), Kenyon College (Rank 30), and Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (Engineering Rank 1) .

4. Arts & Design: • London College of Fashion (QS Art & Design Rank 2), Parsons School of Design, Pratt Institute, and Chicago Institute of Art . • European institutions: Norwegian Academy of Music, Sibelius Academy (Finland), and Liszt Academy (Hungary) .

Key Statistics (2024 Graduates)

• 66 graduates received 320+ offers, averaging 4.85 offers/student . • 70%+ of alumni gained admission to 50 U.S. universities**, Top 8 Canadian universities, or Top 10 UK/Global institutions .