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Yinchuan No.1 High School

宁夏银川一中

Public

Yinchuan No.1 High School International Division, founded in 2012, is a public school in Ningxia offering GAC and AP courses. Students earn the Global Assessment Certificate with ACT testing on campus. Across eight cohorts, 40% are admitted to world top-50 and 80% to top-100 universities.

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Last Updated on 18th June, 2026

Profile Strength

79%

Quick Look

City

Yinchuan

School Phases

G10 to G12

Annual Fees

$8K - $10K

Phone Number

+86-0951-4112731

Prospectus

Data Sources

Compiled from publicly available sources

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Main Campus

Yinchuan High-tech Zone, Yinchuan

Description

Yinchuan No.1 High School is one of the top public secondary schools in the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. It is well-known for its strong academic tradition and ties to regional culture. The International Division shows the school’s dedication to merging local heritage with global education.

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Summary of School

Academic Sub-Curriculum

Academic Sub-Curriculum

  • A Level
  • AP Electives
  • GAC-ACT
Exam Boards

Exam Boards

  • ACT Education Solutions
  • Cambridge Assessment International Education
  • College Board
  • Oxford AQA
  • Pearson Edexcel
Academic Qualification Awards

Academic Qualification Awards

  • Advanced Level Certificate
  • College Credit and Placement
  • Global Assessment Certificate

Language of Instruction

Chinese, English

School Type

Public

Duration Established

16 Years

Student To Teacher Ratio

High-10:1,Middle-12:1,Junior-18:1

Academic Year

High (September-June), Mid (September-June), Primary (September-June)

Extra Languages offered

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Chinese Language Support

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School Bus

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Boarding Availability

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Scholarships

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About School

Mission & Vision

Cultivates bicultural talents rooted in Chinese identity, with global competence to thrive through holistic education blending Yinchuan No.1 High’s legacy with international best practices.

Core Values

  • Academic Rigor & Cultural Rootedness: Blends Yinchuan No.1’s standards with international curricula via inquiry, honoring Chinese heritage.
  • Global Citizenship: Fosters cross-cultural empathy and responsible global engagement.
  • Student Agency: Encourages personalized, self-directed growth.
  • East-West Synergy: Merges Eastern discipline with Western pedagogy.

Educational Approach

Blends Yinchuan No.1’s foundational education with inquiry/PBL, emphasizing critical thinking, bilingual skills, and social-emotional readiness for global life.

Key Features

  • Integrated bilingual curriculum (Chinese national + international programs).
  • Bilingual faculty (Chinese + international experts).
  • Global exchanges, service-learning, and college counseling.
  • Proven track record in top global university admissions.
  1. Integrated Curriculum merging Chinese national standards with AP/A-Level, emphasizing inquiry-based learning and cross-cultural competence.
  2. Dual-Background Faculty combining Yinchuan No.1 High’s local educational expertise with international teaching credentials.
  3. Strong Global Admissions—consistent placements at top US (Ivy+, UC) and UK (Russell Group) universities.
  4. Small-Class Mentorship (1:6 ratio) for personalized academic and college guidance.
  5. Public School Legacy leveraging Yinchuan No.1 High’s century-old reputation and robust resources.
  6. Holistic Development through STEM labs, model UN, and Sino-international exchanges to nurture well-rounded graduates.

Core Highlights

U.S. College Admissions

  • Top 30: 5 (2024), 7 (2025)
  • Top 50: 70% placement (45+ total)

Global Reach

  • UK: 1 G5 (Edinburgh) (2025)
  • Canada: 6 UBC/Toronto (2024), 8+ (2025)
  • Australia: 3 Melbourne/UNSW

Academic Excellence

  • AP: 3.8 avg (2024); 75% 4-5s
  • Dual Curriculum: AP + Chinese standards

Performance Metrics (2023-2025)

Metric202320242025*
U.S. Top 30 Admissions457+
U.S. Top 50 Placements354560
Ivy League Acceptances011
UK G5 Acceptances111
AP Avg Score3.63.83.9

*2025 early trends.

Strategic Advantages

  • Bilingual Foundation: AP + Chinese core for cross-cultural readiness
  • Regional Partnerships: Ties to Northwest universities for direct pathways
  • Alumni Outcomes: 65% into Top 50 U.S./Top 15 Canadian unis
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