Shanghai United International School Hefei Campus

Mission & Vision

Mission: To integrate Eastern and Western educational excellence, cultivating globally competent individuals with cultural fluency, critical thinking, and a commitment to lifelong learning. Vision: To nurture future-ready leaders who bridge cultural divides and drive positive global impact through innovation and ethical responsibility.

Core Values

• Diversity: Embracing multicultural perspectives.
• Balance: Harmonizing academic rigor with holistic development.
• Inclusivity: Creating equitable opportunities for all.
• Innovation: Advancing teaching practices through creativity and technology.

Educational Philosophy

• Blend Chinese traditions with international pedagogy.
• Focus on bilingualism, critical inquiry, and holistic growth.
• Prioritize experiential learning via project-based and inquiry-driven methods.

1. Integration of Eastern and Western Education: Adheres to the philosophy of blending Chinese cultural roots with international perspectives, fostering holistic development .
2. Diverse Curriculum: Combines national curriculum with international programs (IGCSE, A-Level, IB, AP) and offers bilingual/multilingual education .
3. Expert Faculty: Experienced teachers from China and abroad, with a 1:2.5 student-teacher ratio and advanced training in bilingual/co-teaching methods .
4. Small-Class Teaching: Personalized attention through class sizes of ~25 students and tiered instruction tailored to individual needs .
5. Modern Campus Design: Designed by Harvard architects, featuring collaborative spaces and facilities like theaters, labs, and athletic centers .
6. Global university placements: Alumni admitted to top institutions (e.g., Oxford, Stanford, UCL) across 50+ countries .
7. Bilingual Proficiency: Strong emphasis on English and additional languages (Spanish, French, etc.), with immersive language programs .
8. Holistic Development: Extracurricular activities (STEM, arts, sports) and community engagement to cultivate critical thinking and leadership .

1. Admission Achievements (2024-2025) • Total Offers: 270+ overseas university offers for the Class of 2025 . • Top University Acceptances: ◦ Global Top 20: 14% (e.g., Imperial College London, UCL) . ◦ Global Top 50: 46% (e.g., University of Toronto, University of Melbourne) . ◦ Global Top 100: 82% (e.g., University of California, San Diego, University of Edinburgh) . • QS Top 100 Rate: 91.39% for the Class of 2025 .

2. Notable Admissions • Hong Kong: 8 conditional offers from universities like HKU (News Studies) and HKUST . • UK: Offers from University of Manchester (Electrical Engineering), University of Birmingham (Education), and King’s College London (Digital Media) . • Australia: University of Melbourne (Top 1 globally) and Australian National University (Top 30 QS) . • North America: 23 offers from institutions like University of Toronto (No.1 in Canada) and UC San Diego (No.29 QS) .

3. Scholarships • Total scholarships awarded: ¥460,635 (approx. $64,000 USD) .

4. Regional Distribution • Acceptances from the UK, Hong Kong, Australia, Canada, the U.S., Singapore, and New Zealand .

5. Academic Disciplines • Fields covered: Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Business, Media Studies, Biomedicine, and more .