The MacDuffie School Tianjin

Mission & Vision To cultivate ethically grounded global citizens with intellectual curiosity and a commitment to cross-cultural understanding.

Educational Philosophy Student-centered learning emphasizing critical thinking, creativity, and holistic development through bilingual education and experiential opportunities.

Core Values Community, Integrity, Respect, Creativity, Leadership, Excellence.

1. Academic Excellence & Partnerships: Collaborates with MIT and Cornell University for robotics projects, leadership summer camps, and enhanced academic programs, fostering global competitiveness .
2. Integrated Curriculum: Combines American core standards with Chinese traditional culture (e.g., Chinese language, history, innovation), blending bilingual education with critical thinking and cross-cultural understanding .
3. Personalized Learning: Implements small-class mentorship (≤16 students per class), tailored academic plans, and a "one-student-one-portfolio" system to track holistic growth .
4. Leadership Development: Mandatory leadership projects for seniors, emphasizing CIRCLE values (Community, Integrity, Respect, Creativity, Leadership, Excellence) to cultivate globally responsible citizens .
5. High Achievement Rates: 100% graduates admitted to QS/US News top 100 universities globally, including Ivy League institutions like Brown and Cornell,70.9% AP 5-score rates in core subjects .
6. Diverse Extracurriculars: Offers 25+ clubs (e.g., equestrian, robotics, drama) and progressive grade-level management to support age-appropriate growth .

1. AP Exam Results (2024): • 41 students took 16 AP exams, achieving a 70.9% 5-point rate. • 12 subjects had average scores above 4, including Physics C (100% 5-point rate), Environmental Science, and English Language & Composition . • Biology, Macroeconomics, and Psychology scores exceeded 4 .

2. Global University Admissions (2023-2025): • 100% of graduates received offers from QS/US News Top 100 universities worldwide, including: ◦ U.S. Top 50: Brown University, Cornell University, New York University, UC Berkeley, Boston University . ◦ UK Top 100: Imperial College London, UCL, Edinburgh University . ◦ Canada/Australia: University of Toronto, University of Melbourne . ◦ Arts: Rhode Island School of Design, Parsons School of Design (2025 Early Decision) .

3. Certifications & Curriculum: • Accredited by NEASC, Cognia, and authorized by the College Board for AP courses . • Offers AP courses (16 subjects in 2024) and a U.S. curriculum with bilingual instruction .

4. Specialized Programs: • MEP Elite Program: Targets top 30 global universities (e.g., G5, Ivy League) . • Arts Focus: Strong outcomes in design and performing arts (e.g., RISD, Parsons) .