Shanghai High School International Division

Mission: To cultivate well-rounded global citizens by integrating Eastern and Western educational philosophies, fostering academic excellence, personal growth, and social responsibility through a holistic curriculum emphasizing creativity, critical thinking, and cultural awareness.

Vision: To be a pioneering international educational institution inspiring lifelong learning, empowering students to lead ethically in a diverse world, and setting benchmarks for innovative, student-centered pedagogy.

Values:

• Respect for diversity
• Commitment to excellence
• Educational innovation
• Nurturing global citizenship

1. Academic Excellence: Renowned for exceptional IB program outcomes, with graduates frequently admitted to top global universities (e.g., Ivy League, Oxford, Cambridge) and 60% STEM-related offers in 2025 .
2. Diverse Community: Students from 19+ countries/regions, fostering cross-cultural understanding and personalized academic pathways .
3. World-Class Faculty: Includes teachers from Oxford, Harvard, and other elite institutions, with 80% holding master’s degrees or higher .
4. Comprehensive Curriculum: Offers IB, AP, and A-Level programs, covering 30+ subjects, with advanced facilities like STEM labs, art centers, and Olympic training centers .
5. Holistic Development: Emphasizes creativity, leadership, and community service through clubs, competitions (e.g., Olympiads), and global exchanges .
6. Proven Admissions Success: 9+ Ivy League offers and 27 top-tier U.S./UK university admissions for the Class of 2025 .

1. AP Examinations (2024): • Over 1,000 AP exams taken by students. • 21 AP courses offered, with an average score of 4.7/5 (83% scored 5/5). • Top subjects included Calculus BC, Physics C, and Computer Science.

2. IB Diploma Programme (2024): • 100% pass rate; 84% scored ≥40/45 (global average: ~29). • Average IB score: 6.5. • 34 IB subjects available, including Higher Level Mathematics and Computer Science.

Global University Admissions (2024-2025 Cycle):

1. Elite U.S. Universities: Ivy League + Top 10: 30 offers (e.g., 4 to Duke, 3 to Columbia, 2 to Brown). • Top 20: 41 offers (e.g., 11 to UCLA, 6 to UC Berkeley). • Top 50: 121 offers.

2. UK Universities: • Oxford & Cambridge: 15 offers (9 to Oxford, 6 to Cambridge). • Imperial College London: 2 offers.

3. STEM Dominance: • 80% of U.S. Top 20 offers were for STEM fields (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering). • Notable acceptances: MIT, Caltech, Stanford.

4. Global Diversity: • Students admitted to institutions in 15+ countries, including ETH Zurich, National University of Singapore, and UCL. • 12 offers from Top 20 liberal arts colleges (e.g., Williams, Swarthmore).

** (2023-2025):** • "Ivy + Top 10" Growth: 20–30 offers annually (30 in 2024). • Consistency in Elite Admissions: Cambridge (8 consecutive years), Brown (9 years), and Chicago (7 years). • Holistic Admissions: Emphasis on interdisciplinary achievements (e.g., math Olympiad medals, research projects).