Shanghai Hongqiao International School

Mission & Vision

Mission: To cultivate globally-minded individuals with environmental awareness, critical thinking, and a commitment to social responsibility, fostering lifelong learning and leadership to address global challenges. Vision: Nurturing compassionate global advocates who drive positive change through cross-cultural understanding, innovation, and ethical action.

Core Values

• Global citizenship
• Respect
• Gratitude
• Empowerment
• Immersive education

Educational Philosophy

• Holistic Development: Integrates cross-cultural understanding, experiential learning, and community engagement.
• Academic Excellence: Balances STEM, arts, and humanities with a focus on creativity, resilience, and ethical leadership.

Curriculum & Achievements

• Curriculum: Combines rigorous academics with sustainability-focused programs and real-world applications.
• Achievements: Graduates consistently gain admission to leading universities; active participation in global initiatives (e.g., climate action, community service).

1. 15-year integrated curriculum spanning Nursery to Grade 12 with IB-PYP (ages 3-12) and American curriculum/AP courses (grades 12-18) .
2. Inquiry-based pedagogy emphasizing critical thinking, problem-solving, and global citizenship through interdisciplinary projects .
3. Dual-language immersion with robust Mandarin programs alongside English-medium instruction, including AP Chinese .
4. Top-tier faculty from Harvard, Oxford, Columbia, etc., with a 1:5 student-teacher ratio for personalized guidance .
5. Sustainability-driven ethos integrating solar energy, green campus design, and Earth Day activities into daily education .
6. Holistic development via 50+ extracurriculars (AI coding, robotics, arts, sports) and leadership opportunities .
7. Elite university placements including top global institutions like UC Berkeley, NYU, and Royal Academy of Music .
8. IB and AP accreditation since 2012, recognized for academic rigor and alignment with international standards .

1. 2024 Graduation Cohort Highlights: • G5 Universities: 1 offer (e.g., UCL). • QS Top 30: 3 offers (e.g., University of British Columbia, New York University, Emory University). • QS Top 100: 6 offers (e.g of Sydney, RMIT University). • Top Music/Arts Institutions: Royal Academy of Music (UK), Chicago Academy of the Arts .

2. Curriculum & Exam Preparation: • Offers IB Diploma Programme and AP courses (14 AP subjects). • AP exam results consistently strong, with students scoring above global averages .

3. Admissions Support: • Dedicated university counseling team with global expertise. • Personalized strategies for UK (UCAS), US (Common App), and other systems .

4. Student Outcomes: • Graduates admitted to QS Top 50 (e.g., University of Toronto, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology) and Top 100 institutions globally .