ISF Academy The Independent Schools Foundation (ISF) Academy (Hong Kong, China) ranks 87th in the Asia- Pacific region for Oxford and Cambridge University admissions statistics. The school's application numbers are in the top 71% of the Asia-Pacific region, with acceptance numbers in the top 64%. The acceptance to application ratio is 89%. The comprehensive score is 25.67, with a standardized score of 32.84. ISF Academy was established in 2003 as one of Hong Kong's premier nonprofit private international schools, offering a "through-train" education from Foundation Year (Primary 1 preparatory class) to Grade 12. The school is guided by its core values of "Eight Virtues Plus One" (wisdom, loyalty, filial piety, benevolence, love, propriety, justice, harmony, and peace), and is committed to nurturing future leaders with both Chinese cultural roots and a global perspective. ISF Academy's bilingual teaching approach is distinctive. At the primary level, Putonghua is the main medium of instruction, accounting for 70% of teaching, with English making up 30%, and traditional Chinese characters are used for instruction. Upon entering secondary school, the proportion of English gradually increases to 70%, while Putonghua decreases to 30%, preparing students for a smooth transition to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). During the IB curriculum phase, English instruction increases to 80%. For students requiring additional support, the school offers a "Scaffolding Program" to strengthen language abilities. Additionally, students can choose to study a third language, such as Latin. ISF Academy accepts rolling admissions throughout the year, allowing parents to apply whenever vacancies are available, but students must pass a multi-stage assessment process. The initial assessment includes group discussions and activities lasting one hour, divided into two 30-minute sections in Chinese and English. Upper-grade students are additionally required to take written tests in Chinese, English, and Mathematics, as well as computer assessments. In the final round, the school arranges joint interviews with students and parents. The school offers priority nomination rights, with parents having the option to purchase capital notes, significantly increasing admission chances, with full refunds provided if admission is not granted. ISF Academy emphasizes the inheritance of Chinese culture and is committed to improving students' native Chinese language proficiency, with 78% of students earning bilingual diplomas. Furthermore, the school's student body represents 21 countries, with international students comprising 30%, providing rich cross-cultural exchange opportunities. Campus facilities are continually upgraded, equipped with innovation labs, airconditioned social spaces, and other amenities to support project-based learning and provide a modern learning environment. 2023 marked ISF Academy's 20th anniversary, with the school organizing a series of celebratory activities to reflect on past achievements and look toward the future. In the same year, the school completed Phase I of its campus construction, further optimizing learning spaces and facilities. ISF Academy consistently emphasizes the spirit of "growth through adversity," dedicated to cultivating students' sense of social responsibility and strengthening the school's close connections with the community.