The High School Attached to Hunan Normal University

Mission & Vision To cultivate globally competitive scholars with a fusion of cultural roots and international perspectives through integrated academic programs, fostering critical thinking, leadership, and a commitment to lifelong learning.

Core Educational Philosophy Rooted in "academic excellence, holistic development, and global citizenship," the institution emphasizes blending rigorous domestic curricula with internationally recognized frameworks (AP, A-Level) to bridge Eastern and Western educational paradigms.

Key Objectives

• Provide diversified pathways for students to access elite global higher education.
• Nurture innovative, ethically grounded leaders equipped with cross-cultural competencies.

Values

• Excellence: Academic rigor and intellectual curiosity.
• Integrity: Ethical leadership and social responsibility.
• Inclusivity: Embracing diversity in thought and culture.

1. Dual International Curriculum (AP & A-Level): Offers globally recognized programs integrating domestic academic rigor with Western pedagogical approaches .
2. Distinguished Faculty: Comprises experienced local teachers, certified foreign educators, and returnees from prestigious universities, ensuring bilingual and multicultural instruction .
3. Elite University Admissions: Graduates gain admission to top global institutions (e.g., Cambridge, Oxford, NYU) through tailored university preparation and scholarship assistance .
4. Personalized Development: Focuses on holistic growth, emphasizing leadership, critical thinking, and artistic/sports talents alongside rigorous academics .
5. Resource Integration: Leverages Hunan Normal University’s academic network and partnerships for competitions, research, and extracurricular opportunities .
6. Global Community: Cultivates cross-cultural competence and international perspectives through immersive language programs and overseas exchange initiatives .

Key Achievements

UK Direction

• Oxbridge: 2 Oxford (QS3) + 1 Cambridge (QS2) offers in 2025
• G5: 90%+ UK applicants gained QS Top 50 offers (Imperial, UCL, Edinburgh)
• UK Top 100: 100% acceptance rate

US Direction

• Ivy+50: 100% admitted to U.S. News Top 50 (UC Berkeley, UCLA, WashU)
• STEM Excellence: Multiple MIT/Caltech/Stanford offers (privacy-protected specifics)

Australia Direction

• Group of Eight: 100% Australian applicants received QS Top 50 offers (Melbourne, Sydney)

Canada Direction

• Top 50: 86% secured QS Top 50 offers (Toronto, McGill)

Hong Kong Direction

• Elite Offers: HKU (1), CUHK (2), HKUST/CityU (1 each)

Exam Metrics

• SAT/ACT: Avg. SAT 1450+/1600 (30% >1500)
• AP Exams: 95% scored 4+ on 3+ subjects; 20% National AP Scholar
• Language: 75% IELTS 7.5+; 90% TOEFL 110+