Xi'an International School

Mission To empower learners with critical thinking, cross-cultural competence, and a lifelong passion for learning, fostering future leaders who contribute positively to a global society through academic excellence, creativity, and ethical responsibility.

Vision To become a premier global educational hub that inspires innovation, embraces diversity, and cultivates compassionate, adaptable individuals prepared to address complex world challenges and drive sustainable progress.

Core Values Integrity, curiosity, collaboration, respect, resilience, and inclusivity.

Educational Philosophy A holistic approach blending academic rigor with character development, emphasizing experiential learning, intercultural understanding, and adaptability to future societal needs.

1. American Curriculum & AP Courses: Offers a U.S.-based K-12 curriculum with Advanced Placement (AP) courses in high school, including AP Calculus BC, Biology, Chemistry, and Computer Science .
2. Immersion English Environment: Enforces an "English-only" policy to enhance language proficiency, supported by academic English programs for students needing additional support .
3. Small Class Sizes: Average class size of 15 students and a teacher-student ratio of 1:2.86, ensuring personalized attention .
4. WASC Accreditation: Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), ensuring high educational standards .
5. Global Community: Students from over 20 countries, fostering cross-cultural understanding .
6. Strong Extracurriculars: Offers robotics, debate, and STEAM activities, along with a renowned woodworking program ("applied physics disguised") .
7. High Academic Outcomes: SAT average score of 1415 (2021) and graduates admitted to top universities like NYU, Peking University, and Tsinghua University .
8. Dedicated Faculty: Includes experienced teachers with international credentials and a focus on holistic development .
9. Facilities: Modern campus with a gymnasium, art studios, and a large English library (over 10,000 books) .
10. Ethical Framework: Adheres to the "Warrior Path" honor code, emphasizing integrity and community responsibility .

1. Exam Scores: • XIS offers AP courses and follows the American curriculum (K-12). While specific SAT/ACT average scores are not publicly disclosed, the school emphasizes rigorous academic preparation, with students consistently gaining admission to top global universities .

2. Overseas Admissions: • Key Destinations: Students gain admission to U.S. Ivy League universities (e.g., Harvard, Yale), UK G5 institutions (e.g., University College London, Imperial College London), Canadian top universities (e.g., University of Toronto), and Australian Group of Eight universities . • Notable Achievements: ◦ 2024 Cohort: Over 80% of graduates received offers from QS World Top 50 universities, including multiple scholarships . ◦ AP Performance: High scores in AP exams (e.g., AP Calculus BC, AP Physics) enable direct credit transfers to U.S. universities, reducing undergraduate study time .

3. Comparative Context: • Among Xi’an’s international schools, Xi’an High-Tech No.1 High School International Department and Xi’an Tieyi High School International Course Center dominate rankings with 7+ Ivy League offers and 661+ global university admissions in 2024 . XIS, focusing on smaller cohorts, maintains a niche reputation for personalized education but lacks comparable volume of elite admissions data.