WASCZ丨Spectacular Moments on the Five Aims of Holistic Education

In the preceding year, WASCZ received official recognition from the Cambridge University International Evaluation Department as a designated Cambridge English Proficiency Test Centre and a Cambridge International Teacher Professional Development Certification Centre. Presently, numerous students from our institution hold esteemed language proficiency certificates following their successful completion of Cambridge English assessments. Simultaneously, several educators are actively engaged in the Cambridge International Teacher Professional Development courses to enhance their skills and knowledge.

2023 Class

The conclusion of the 2022-2023 application season marked a triumphant period for WASCZ. Graduates embarked on extraordinary journeys, ranging from researching semiconductor chips at the prestigious University of Oxford to immersing themselves in rowing and natural sciences at University of Cambridge. Some delved into the study of dinosaur fossils at Imperial College London, while others pursued their dreams at the globally renowned Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne in Switzerland. Noteworthy achievements also included making musical debuts with bands at the Royal Northern College of Music. These seemingly surreal aspirations manifested into the splendid reality for the 2023 graduates of WASCZ.

Beyond the borders of the UK, esteemed institutions in the US, Canada, Australia, Singapore, Switzerland, and China Hong Kong opened their doors to students from WASCZ. With a diverse array of over a hundred specialized fields such as architecture, material science, global sustainability, drama and performance, illustration, digital media, music production, animation, and fashion design, every passion found fulfillment.

As for the ongoing 2023-2024 application season, up until early January 2024, WASCZ students have received pre-admission notifications from renowned institutions including University of Cambridge, University College London, University of Toronto, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, University of Manchester, University of Edinburgh, University of Leeds, University of Melbourne, University of Sydney, and many more.

In May 2023, we hosted a distinguished array of admissions officers from globally recognized universities as part of the WAS Top University Fair. Furthermore, specialized talks featuring representatives from the University of Leeds, University of Bristol, King’s College London, University of the Arts London, and the University of Manchester were conducted from September to November. These engagements provided students with invaluable insights into academic programmes, campus life, and the intricacies of the application processes.

WASCZ students continue to shine academically, securing top scores in China and Asia across subjects such as geography, art, drama, English language, ESL, and photography. In the current academic year, N. Han (G11, Blyton) achieved the highest score in Chinese nationwide, adding yet another accolade to WASCZ students’ academic achievements.

The school maintains its illustrious standing by consistently offering a comprehensive range of courses in STEM, humanities, and arts. With nearly 30 options available, WASCZ stands out as one of the schools boasting the most diverse and distinctive course offerings in the country. This commitment to excellence was once again affirmed as WASCZ clinched four major awards – “the 10th anniversary award”, “the diversity award”, “the cornerstone award” and “the pioneer award” – at the 2023 Pearson Edexcel Examination Awards.