The SMIC Private School Shanghai

Mission: Cultivate academically proficient, morally grounded, and globally competent learners through holistic, student-centered education, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and ethical values.

Vision: Become a pioneering educational community where every student thrives as an innovative, empathetic leader, equipped to shape a dynamic world.

Core Values:

• Respect
• Inquiry
• Responsibility
• Collaboration

Philosophy: Prioritize whole-person development, blending rigorous academics with character-building, life skills, and global citizenship.

1. Holistic Education: Emphasizes "all-round development" with a focus on academic excellence, character building, and global citizenship .
2. Bilingual & International Curriculum: Integrates China’s national curriculum with international standards (e.g., ELA, AP courses) and offers a immersion program for Chinese and international students .
3. Strong Faculty: 400+ teachers, including 30% with master’s/doctoral degrees, many from diverse global backgrounds, fostering cross-cultural teaching .
4. Modern Facilities: State-of-the-art labs, AI workshops, sports complexes, and a 400m track, including rare amenities like an observatory .
5. Academic Excellence: High AP exam scores (average ≥4), Ivy League admissions (e.g., Yale), and a 70% direct high school placement rate .
6. Character Education: Structured programs emphasizing curiosity, responsibility, and global citizenship through projects and community service .

1. Standardized Test Scores • AP Exams: Over 160 students participated in AP exams annually, with an average score of 4.0+. The percentage of students scoring 5/5 increased from 58% to 75% between 2020–2023 . • PSAT: Math and English average scores for grades 9–11 consistently exceeded global averages from 18–2023 .

2. University Admissions (2024 Highlights) • U.S.: ◦ Elite institutions: Cornell University (2025 Early Decision), New York University, Boston University, University of Michigan–Ann Arbor, UC Davis . ◦ Liberal arts colleges: Bates College, Emory University . • UK: ◦ University of Edinburgh, King’s College London, Durham University . • Canada/Australia: University of Toronto, University of New South Wales, Sydney University . • Asia: Hong Kong University (full scholarship), Hong Kong University of Science and Technology . • Arts: Savannah College of Design, School of Visual Arts (NYC) .

3. Diversity of Programs • Admissions covered comprehensive universities, liberal arts colleges, and specialized art institutions, reflecting students’ varied academic interests .

4. Global Recognition • Awarded 3A ratings in the 2024 National China International School Competitiveness Rankings (UK/US undergraduate tracks) . • Produced 700+ graduates entering top global institutions since 2018 .