May 2025 Global Exam Results

Recently, the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) and the College Board (CB) released the results of the May 2025 global examinations. Students from SHSID delivered outstanding performances, with key statistics significantly exceeding global averages.

IB DP （Class of 2025）

Our school follows an integrated Grade 1–12 education system, allowing all students to progress seamlessly from primary through middle to high school. Among the 207 graduates of the Class of 2025, 76 students chose to pursue the IB Diploma Programme when advancing from Grade 10 to Grade 11, based on their personal preference.

· 100% Pass Rate:

All 76 candidates successfully earned the IB diploma, with 77% receiving the prestigious bilingual diploma. (Global AVG for bilingual diplomas: 27.3%)  Over 60% of the students completed both IBA Languge and Literature courses in English and Chinese.

· Outstanding Performance:

More than 80% of SHSID IBDP students scored above 40 out of a maximum of 45 points, far surpassing the global average of 9.3%. Notably, two students achieved a perfect score of 45. The IB total average once again exceeded 41 points. Notably, SHSID has sustained this achievement for 15 consecutive years since 2011.

• Core Courses:

41% of IBDP candidates achieved a full score (3 points) in the core courses. (Global: 11.7%)

AP Courses (Grades 10–12)

• Successful Transition to Digital Exams:

Following the shift to digital exams, SHSID successfully conducted large-scale online testing with a 100% completion rate. In May 2025, 403 students from Grades 10 to 12 took a total of 1,138 AP exams at the SHSID test center.

• Outstanding Academic Performance:

AP courses offered at SHSID include AP English Language, AP English Literature, AP World History, as well as AP Music, Art, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, and more, with an outstanding overall average score of 4.8 out of 5.

The June 2025 A-Level results are yet to be announced. SHSID looks forward to another year of outstanding achievements from the students.

Class of 2025 College Admissions Update

SHSID has always welcomed students from diverse backgrounds and sends graduates to universities around the world. Each year, about 55% to 65% of students choose to apply mainly to schools in the United States, while the rest apply to their home countries or other places they are interested in. The Class of 2025 has 207 graduates from 19 countries and regions, including the U.S., Canada, Australia, South Korea, and Hong Kong China ,  Macau China, and Taiwan China. In May, two graduates from the Class of 2024 received transfer admission offers from top universities such as Harvard, Stanford, Duke, and Columbia. After that, several students from the Class of 2025 have also started receiving final admission offers from highly ranked U.S. universities, ranging from top 10 to top 50 schools. As of early August, most graduates’ plans are clear: 125 students will study in the U.S., 16 in the UK, 10 in Canada, and 23 in China Hong Kong. Others will continue their studies in the Chinese Mainland (including Peking University and Tsinghua University), Australia (University of Melbourne), Italy (Bocconi University), the Netherlands (Leiden University), Japan (Keio University and Sophia University), South Korea (Korea University and Yonsei University), and Singapore (Nanyang Technological University). The Class of 2025 will join a strong global SHSID alumni network that supports lifelong connections and opportunities.

SHSID Class of 2025 US/UK College Offers

Summer Highlights:

SHSID Students Shine on the Global Stage

Since 2021, SHSID has achieved continuous breakthroughs in top-tier academic competitions in informatics, chemistry, and mathematical modeling. The school has earned one bronze and one silver medal at the International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI).  Another two students were selected for their respective countries' national informatics Olympiad teams. In 2025, another student was chosen for the 20-member training camp of the US National Chemistry Olympiad (USNCO), and one more is making a strong push to qualify for their home country's national mathematical Olympiad team. SHSID teams have also claimed top honors in prestigious contests such as the High School Mathematical Contest in Modeling (HiMCM) and the International Mathematical Modeling Challenge (IMMC). As the summer of 2025 unfolds,  this string of achievements continues to grow—setting new milestones for academic excellence.

Robotics Team Claims Top Honors at FTC European Premier

On July 5, the FTC European Premier Event concluded in Eindhoven, Netherlands. Our school’s  FTC Robotics Team 22389 AE86 competed with 96 other top teams from 25 different countries around the worlds. They became the first China Regional Team in global competitions to rank 1st in qualification matches with 10 consecutive victories. Through scoring over 400 points in all 5 playoff matches, they ultimately won 1st place in the Escher Division and 3rd place in the overall event, also setting a new event high score of 478 points, as well as winning the Design Award 2nd place! Team AE86 is now ranked No. 29 globally amongst 30,000 other FTC teams.

At the award ceremony, the team excitedly raised the Chinese national flag, team flags, and the school flag on stage to celebrate their victory. In the week-long contest, AE86 showcased seamless teamwork and bold innovation, out-optimizing global rivals to secure a breakthrough. Their robot’s distinct design and sharp defence wowed judges and drew widespread media coverage.

SHSID Debate Club Launches New Round of National Debate

Following the success of its inaugural event in 2024, the SHSID Debate Club once again led the organization of the second “SSTM Cup”National Science and Innovation Debate Invitational Tournament. This year’s competition expanded significantly in scale, drawing top debate teams from leading high schools across China and focusing on cutting-edge topics such as artificial intelligence (AI). Widely covered by major media outlets, the event sparked renewed interest in science-focused debate among students. From online preliminaries to in-person finals, Debate Club members and volunteers ensured the event ran smoothly, providing a professional platform for academic exchange. Although not competing in the main rounds, SHSID students delivered a standout performance in the July 18 showcase match, debating a team of scientists, principals, and an Olympic champion on the motion “Will brain-computer interface technology widen human inequality?”—offering the audience a compelling display of critical thinking and collaboration.

11th Grader Wins Gold Medal at IEO

On July 28th, the 8th International Economics Olympiad (IEO) concluded in Azerbaijan. An 11th-grade student from our school, as a member of Team China, won an individual gold medal. In this year's competition, all five Chinese contestants achieved outstanding results, securing a total of 4 gold and 1 bronze medals. During the Business Case segment, our student demonstrated exceptional leadership by guiding the team in task allocation and problem analysis, contributing to a global 4th-place finish in this category. Additionally, Team China ranked 3rd overall in the total score, marking the best performance since the competition expanded to over 60 countries and regions in 2020.

Stallions Lacrosse: National Youth Championships 1 Gold 1 Bronze, Two Starlets Set for Asia-Pacific U16  

On July 25, the 2025 National Youth Lacrosse Championships kicked off in Liupanshui, Guizhou. Our school’s teams competed alongside more than 800 athletes from 60 teams across China. Ultimately, our girls’ team won the championship of U15 division with an undefeated record, while the boys' team secured third place in the U18 division, with goalkeeper Andy earning the Most Valuable Player award for that division..

This August, the inaugural Asia-Pacific U16 Sixes Lacrosse Championship will kick off in South Korea. After rigorous selection, two of our 10th-grade students have stood out—one has been chosen for the Chinese U16 Women's National Team, while another has made the Chinese Taipei U16 Women's Team. We look forward to their outstanding performances on the stage!

More Multidisciplinary Triumphs

• One student qualified for the national finals of the China College Students' Innovation Competition - Sprout Track (only 10 slots allocated to Shanghai);

• Three students were nominated for the Youth Science Innovation Inspiration Award;

• One student was selected for the X-Challenge National Innovation Camp;

• One student won a bronze medal at the International Greenwich Olympiad;

• Two students were admitted to the National Youth Music-Tech Development Program;

• Four students presented their research projects in physics and computer science at the ICBS International Congress of Basic Science High School Poster Session, with two receiving "Outstanding Poster" honors, and one was interviewed as an awardee.

From STEM to humanities, from individual pursuits to team collaborations, students at SHSID are writing their own remarkable chapters on the global stage with multifaceted excellence.