Shanghai Pinghe School

Mission: To cultivate lifelong learners with global vision, Chinese soul and innovative spirit, empowering them to thrive in a diverse world.

Vision: To become a globally recognized model of bilingual education integrating the essence of Eastern and Western pedagogies.

Values:

• Respect for individuality
• Commitment to excellence
• Fostering creativity
• Nurturing social responsibility

Guided by "blending the best of both worlds" philosophy, it emphasizes holistic development through:

• Bilingual immersion
• Project-based learning
• Character education

1. "Excellence without Conformity, Harmony without Uniformity" school culture, emphasizing balanced development and individuality .
2. "Premium Quality, High Standards, Internationalization" educational philosophy, integrating Chinese foundational education with Western pedagogical strengths .
3. IB curriculum framework (IBDP) for high school, with 4+ scholarship recipients gaining admission to top global universities like Stanford, Cornell, and UBC .
4. "Light Burden, High Quality" teaching approach, prioritizing low-pressure yet rigorous academics with 100% passing rates in core subjects .
5. Holistic development programs, including robotics competitions, Model UN, drama festivals, and mandatory "Growth Courses" for psychological and social skills .
6. 12-year boarding system with state-of-the-art facilities (theaters, libraries, pools) and 24/7 student support .

Academic Scores & Admissions Highlights

1. 2024 IB Graduates • U.S. Top 30/G5 UK Admissions: 76% of U.S.-oriented students received offers from U.S. News Top 30 universities or UK G5 institutions. • Ivy League Achievements: 199 U.S. Top 30 offers, including 8 Ivy League institutions (e.g., UPenn, Columbia, Cornell) . • Global Top 30: Over 90% of graduates secured QS/Times Global Top 30 university placements . • Early Decision Success: 31 U.S. Top 30 early-action offers, including UPenn, Northwestern, and Rice University .

2. 2023 IB Graduates • Ivy League & Elite U.S. Schools: 8 Ivy League offers (Harvard, UPenn, Columbia, Cornell, etc.) and 147 U.S. Top 30 university admissions . • UK Oxbridge: 16 Oxbridge pre-admissions (9 Oxford, 7 Cambridge), setting a school record . • Liberal Arts Colleges: 8 Top 10 U.S. liberal arts college offers (e.g., Amherst, Swarthmore) .

3. Additional Highlights • Global Diversity: 11 Ivy League offers in 2025, including Harvard and Yale, with 99% of U.S.-oriented students gaining U.S. News Top 60 admissions . • Regional Strengths: Dominance in U.S. and UK admissions, with notable success in Canada (Top 3 universities) and Hong Kong (e.g., HKU) .