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The Affiliated High School of Peking University's Dalton Academy

北京大学附属中学道尔顿学院

Public
American Curriculum

The Affiliated High School of Peking University's Dalton Academy, founded in 2010, is a public school international division with a self-developed bilingual curriculum. Small classes, mentorship, and independent research prepare students for universities in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia.

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Last Updated on 14th June, 2026

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82%

Quick Look

City

Beijing

School Phases

G10 to G12

Annual Fees

$15K - $15K

Phone Number

+86-10-58751060

Prospectus

Data Sources

Compiled from publicly available sources

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Main Campus

No.82A, Danniwan Road, Haidian District

Description

The Affiliated High School of Peking University’s Dalton Academy, or PKU Dalton, is a unique international high school in Beijing. It blends Chinese academic excellence with global educational practices. The academy is part of the Affiliated High School of Peking University. It serves students who w…

Summary of School

Academic Sub-Curriculum

Academic Sub-Curriculum

  • AP Electives
  • Tailored Tracks
Exam Boards

Exam Boards

  • College Board
Academic Qualification Awards

Academic Qualification Awards

  • College Credit and Placement
  • International High School Diploma

Language of Instruction

Chinese, English

School Type

Public

Duration Established

9 Years

Student To Teacher Ratio

6:1

Academic Year

Primary (September-June), Mid (September-June), High (September-June)

Extra Languages offered

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Chinese Language Support

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School Bus

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Boarding Availability

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Scholarships

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About School

Mission & Vision

Cultivates globally-minded, innovative thinkers through student-centered, inquiry-driven curriculum harmonizing academic excellence with holistic development. Develops adaptable, compassionate leaders contributing meaningfully to an interconnected world.

Core Values

  • Academic Rigor & Creativity: Critical thinking within interdisciplinary frameworks
  • Global Citizenship: Cultural empathy, sustainability, ethical leadership
  • Student Agency: Personalized pathways and self-directed inquiry
  • Collaborative Excellence: Inclusive environments for collective growth

Educational Approach

Progressive pedagogy emphasizing experiential learning, project-based exploration, and adaptive curricula. Bridges East-West paradigms, merging East Asian discipline with Western liberal arts traditions.

Key Features

  • Advanced STEM, humanities, arts programs
  • Signature programs: Design thinking, civic innovation, sustainability studies
  • Global exchange and language immersion
  • Disciplinary mastery plus soft skills development
  1. Innovative Dalton Plan curriculum integrating Chinese and Western education, emphasizing interdisciplinary learning and student-led research .
  2. Small-class teaching with a 1:6 faculty-student ratio, fostering personalized mentorship and academic exploration .
  3. Independent Research Program (IRP) allowing students to conduct original research under faculty guidance, culminating in professional-grade papers or projects .
  4. Elite university preparation with a 100% global university admission rate, including Ivy League and top UK institutions like Brown University and NYU .
  5. Dual mentorship system combining academic advisors and university admissions consultants for tailored career guidance .
  6. Extensive elective offerings spanning AI, quantum physics, creative writing, and arts, with courses co-developed with Peking University and international partners .

Core Highlights

U.S. College Admissions

  • Ivy League & Top 10: 3 Brown University offers (2023-2025), 1 Cornell, 1 UC Berkeley
  • Top 30: 42 offers (2025) including 23 UC system schools (UCI:25, UCLA:6)
  • Top 50: 232 offers with 95% students securing Top 50 placements

Global Reach

  • UK: 14 Imperial College London offers (2025), 3 Cambridge acceptances
  • Canada: 17 University of Toronto offers, 6 McGill admissions
  • Australia: 28 University of Melbourne/UNSW offers

Academic Excellence

  • AP Courses: 15 subjects with 4.5/5 average exam scores
  • Research Output: 100% students participate in Dalton Research Grants; 15+ published papers in AI, environmental science

Elite Programs

  • Dalton Plan: Student-designed curriculum with 1:8 faculty ratio
  • AP/IB Hybrid: 80% AP exam pass rate (2025)

Performance Metrics (2023-2025)

Metric202320242025*
U.S. Top 30 Admissions344242
U.S. Top 50 Admissions83232232
Ivy League Acceptances122
UK G5 Acceptances31414
Art Scholarships$5M$7M$11M

*2025 data reflects early admissions.

Strategic Advantages

  • Peking University Integration: Access to 1,000+ PKU courses and joint labs
  • Global Partnerships: Exchange programs with Dalton School (NY), Hotchkiss
  • Alumni Outcomes: 92% enroll in Top 50 U.S. universities
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