Yew Chung International School of Shanghai

Mission

Nurture globally competent, resilient, and ethical lifelong learners prepared to engage dynamically with an interconnected world.

Vision

Become a benchmark international educational community driving cross-cultural understanding and academic distinction.

Core Values

Guided by respect, innovation, care, and excellence, we prioritize holistic development through bilingual and multicultural pedagogy, empowering students to lead with empathy and purpose.

1. Bilingual and Multicultural Education: Unique dual-language immersion program blending Eastern and Western pedagogies, fostering cross-cultural competence and global citizenship .
2. Holistic Development: Emphasis on academic excellence, character building, and emotional growth through a balanced curriculum integrating Chinese language/culture and international standards .
3. Collaborative Leadership: Co-principals (Chinese and Western) and dual-teacher classrooms ensure seamless cultural synergy and inclusive learning environments .
4. Global Community: Students and faculty from over 50 nationalities, promoting intercultural understanding and preparing graduates for multicultural futures .
5. Government Recognition: First international school in China to receive official government approval, ensuring curriculum rigor and international accreditation .

Examination Scores

1. IBDP Results (2024): • Average Score: 35.1 (out of 45), with 20% of students scoring 42+ and one student achieving a perfect 45 . • IGCSE Results: 52% of students scored A, and 50% earned bilingual IB diplomas .

Overseas Admissions (2024-2025):

1. Top U.S. Universities: • Ivy League: Cornell University (1 offer) . • Top 30 National Universities (U.S. News): 42% of U.S. applicants received offers from institutions ranked within the top 30, including UC Berkeley, UCLA, Columbia University, and University of Chicago . • Other Notable Admissions: New York University (18 offers), University of Southern California (10 offers), and University of Michigan–Ann Arbor (record 8 offers) .

2. UK Universities: • G5 Institutions: University College London (UCL) . • Oxford University: Two conditional offers (Economics & Management and History) for the 2025 intake .

3. Global Institutions: • QS Top 50: 16 institutions, including ETH Zurich and National University of Singapore . • Specialized Programs: Engineering at University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign and Music Technology at Georgia Institute of Technology .

4. Scholarships: • Over ¥3.5 million in merit-based awards from U.S. universities, including full scholarships from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology .