Shanghai Pinghe School Shanghai Pinghe School (Shanghai, China) ranks 45th in the AsiaPacific region in Oxford and Cambridge University admission statistics. The school's application numbers rank in the top 17% in Asia-Pacific, admission numbers in the top 22%, and successful enrollment numbers in the top 26%. The ratio of admissions to applications is 7%, enrollment to applications is 25%, and enrollment to admissions is 37%. The comprehensive score is 50.67, with a standardized score of 64.82. Shanghai Pinghe Bilingual School is a renowned institution with deep foundations and international characteristics, founded in 1996 by Shanghai Jinqiao Group. It was among the first private boarding bilingual schools in Shanghai with independent legal status. Located in Biyun International Community, Pudong, the school covers elementary (grades 1-5), middle school (grades 6-9), and IB high school (grades 10-12). Currently, it has approximately 1,500 students, including over 200 from 15 countries such as the United States, Japan, South Korea, and regions like Hong Kong and Taiwan. In 2024, the new Qingpu campus will open, covering 58,000 square meters with lakes and a zoo, providing enhanced learning environment. The school's mission is "quality, high standards, and internationalization," dedicated to cultivating lifelong learners rooted in Chinese culture with international competitiveness. The motto "Level but not mediocre, harmonious but not identical" reflects emphasis on holistic education. In lower elementary grades, bilingual teaching is adopted, with subjects like mathematics and art taught in both languages. From fourth grade, Oxford English textbooks are used for integrated science. The school offers specialized courses including creative technology, swimming, piano, calligraphy, ceramics, and has established an arts center with the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra. For curriculum, elementary and middle school implement the national curriculum while strengthening English, using Longman and Oxford materials with foreign teachers participating. Special courses cover communication skills, economics, and debate, providing diverse experiences. High school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in English, with courses in six major groups: language and literature, language acquisition, individuals and societies, sciences, mathematics, and arts. Students complete six courses (3-4 at higher level). Core curriculum includes CAS, TOK, and EE, developing critical thinking skills. The school maintains a strong faculty with a teacher-student ratio of 1:5, with foreign teachers comprising 28%. Among teachers, 80% hold graduate degrees and 12.6% have doctoral degrees. More than 60% of high school teachers have overseas study or work experience, and over one- third of IB teachers are qualified examiners. The college counseling office provides guidance on course selection, application documents, summer planning, and career development, ensuring personalized support for students' goals. As the first Shanghai school authorized for IBDP, Pinghe was certified by the International Baccalaureate Organization in 2003 and has completed the IB five-year review. The school has been recognized as a "Shanghai Bilingual School" and received honors including the "National Basketball Featured School."