Shenzhen Senior High School International Division

Mission: To nurture globally competent, ethically grounded individuals through a harmonious blend of rigorous Chinese academic foundations and innovative international pedagogies, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and cross-cultural empathy.

Vision: To emerge as a pioneering international educational community where every learner thrives, embodying lifelong curiosity, leadership, and a commitment to shaping a more connected world.

Core Values:

• Academic excellence
• Holistic development
• Cultural respect
• Collaborative innovation

1. Diverse Curriculum Integration: Offers IB, AP, and A-Level programs, making it the only public school in Guangdong Province authorized to provide all three mainstream international curricula .
2. Global Recognition: Accredited by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), College Board (AP), and Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE), enabling direct university admissions to over 2,000 institutions worldwide .
3. Faculty Excellence: Features a bilingual faculty with advanced degrees (e.g., PhDs, overseas degrees) and a 1:6 student-teacher ratio, ensuring personalized instruction .
4. Holistic Education: Emphasizes "Chinese roots, global vision" through a blend of rigorous academics, leadership training, and cross-cultural activities .
5. Specialized Guidance: Provides dedicated university counseling, including tailored university applications, essay support, and interview coaching .
6. Innovative Facilities: Equipped with advanced labs, arts centers, and sports complexes to support interdisciplinary learning .
7. Outstanding Outcomes: Achieved AAAA ratings in U.S. university admissions rankings and secured placements at top institutions like Washington University in St. Louis and New York University .

IB Exam Scores

1. 2024 IB Results: • Average score: 37.8 (global average: 30.32) . • Top scores: 3 students achieved 43/45 (maximum) . • 40+ scorers: Nearly 40% of students scored ≥40 . • Subject excellence: ◦ Drama, Chemistry, Psychology, and Mathematics achieved ≥85% (6/7) distinction rates .

2. 2023 IB Results: • Average score: 38.1 (highest among Guangdong public schools) . • 100% pass rate, with 95% students scoring ≥36 . • 95% distinction rate in core subjects (e.g., Mathematics, Chemistry) .

Overseas Admissions (2024)

• Total offers: 377 from 99 universities across 7 countries/regions (e.g., US, UK, Canada, Hong Kong) . • Key achievements: • Top universities: US: 30.2% acceptance rate for US News/QS Top 10 (e.g., UPenn, UC Berkeley) . ◦ UK: 44.7% acceptance rate for G5 universities (e.g., Imperial College London) . ◦ Hong Kong: 77.8% acceptance rate for Top 3 universities (e.g., HKU) . • Notable admissions: 1 student admitted to Tsinghua University (a first for SID) . • Per-student offers: Average **6.0 offers .

Program Highlights

• Curriculum: Offers IB, A-Level, and AP programs, with AP Code:94603 and IB Code: 051708 . • Faculty: Includes PhD-holding professors from Guangdong University of Foreign Studies and international teachers with TESOL qualifications .