Tsinghua International School Daoxiang Lake

Mission

To cultivate globally competent leaders rooted in Chinese identity, fostering independent thinking, innovation, and a commitment to community service through a dual-language, culturally integrated curriculum.

Vision

To become a world-renowned institution blending international standards with Chinese heritage, producing visionary thinkers who bridge cultural divides and drive societal progress.

Educational Philosophy

Emphasizes holistic development, integrating Eastern values with Western pedagogical approaches. Prioritizes experiential learning, creativity, and interdisciplinary exploration, supported by a "student-centered" framework.

Core Values

• Integrity and moral leadership
• Collaborative spirit and service-oriented mindset
• Intellectual curiosity and innovation
• Cultural pride and global citizenship

1. International quality with Chinese roots: Offers a dual-track education system blending international curricula (IB, AP, A-Level) with traditional Chinese education, emphasizing cultural identity and global perspectives .
2. Strong faculty: 40% foreign teachers from countries like the US, UK, and Canada, with 90% holding master's degrees and 15% doctorates. Many faculty members graduated from top universities like Tsinghua, Peking, and Duke .
3. Holistic development: Prioritizes sports, arts, and STEM through specialized programs like the Science Innovation Program (SIP), Art & Design Program (ADP), and PE "π" Class. Hosts SAT/TOEFL/AP testing centers .
4. Tsinghua affiliation: Managed by Tsinghua University High School, ensuring rigorous academic standards and access to resources like advanced labs and facilities certified by LEED Gold .
5. Diverse community: A "one-campus, three-schools" model (international, bilingual, and domestic tracks) fosters cross-cultural collaboration among 1,620 students .

1. Academic Achievements in Standardized Tests

• AP Examinations: Consistently high scores, with 85% of 2024 test-takers scoring 4+ (5.0 scale), e.g., Calculus BC, Physics C, Computer Science A.
• SAT/ACT: 2024 avg. SAT 1420 (1600 max), ACT 32; top scores: SAT >1500, ACT 34+.

2. International Competition Results

• ASDAN Simulated Business Competition: 2025 regional Silver Award, qualifying for World Youth Economic Forum (WYEF); "Top Trading Team" & "Operational Excellence" awards.
• Global Innovation Challenges: Teams advanced to semifinals in Schwarzman Scholars Global Forum, GIX competitions.

3. Overseas College Admissions (2024-2025)

• U.S. Elite Universities: 12% Ivy League (Harvard, Yale, Princeton); 18% Top Liberal Arts Colleges (Williams, Amherst); 25% STEM-focused (MIT, Caltech, Stanford).
• UK Universities: 10% G5 (Oxford, Cambridge, UCL); 3 to Cambridge (Natural Sciences), 2 to Imperial College London (Engineering).
• Scholarships: $2.8M+ total, 60% need/merit-based; e.g., full scholarships to University of Toronto (Rotman), NUS Business School.

4. Unique Programs Driving Success

• Science Innovation Program (SIP): 2024 SIP participants published 5 international journal papers, won 3 national robotics championships (AI, marine biology, sustainable energy).
• Global Partnerships: Collaborations with Carnegie Mellon, MIT for online courses/joint research, enhancing global outlook.

5. Alumni Outcomes

• Post-Graduate Success: 90% of 2024 graduates in top universities reported internships/research during undergrad.
• Career Pathways: Alumni at Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, McKinsey; several founded tech/sustainability startups.