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As the new year begins, WASCZ continues to celebrate outstanding university admissions success:
Up to now, WASCZ Class of 2026 have received nearly 180 offers from leading universities worldwide, with total scholarship awards approaching RMB 5 million. Offers include the University of Oxford, University College London, the University of Melbourne, the University of Sydney, King’s College London, University of Edinburgh, and University of Manchester…… Students have secured places across major global study destinations, including the UK, USA, Australia, Canada, and Hong Kong(China). In addition, two WASCZ students have successfully progressed to interview stage at Imperial College London, ranked second globally in the QS World University Rankings, and are now awaiting final admission decisions.
Among the first round of comprehensive university offers, nearly 70% were from world’s Top 100 QS Institutions, and nearly 50% from world’s Top 50 QS Institutions. These results demonstrate WASCZ’s continued commitment to academic excellence and its consistently high standard of university placements.
Strong UK Performance and Expanding Global Reach
The UK remains the primary destination for WASCZ graduates, with students securing a total of 152 offers to date. These include one offer from the University of Oxford and five from University College London from the G5 Group institutions.Nearly 60% of graduates have received offers from universities ranked within the world’s Top 50 QS Institutions and from members of the Russell Group.
Applications to other major destinations have also yielded impressive results:
USA: Students have received 11 offers, together with total scholarships amounting to USD 650,000 (approximately RMB 4.52 million). Accepted majors span a wide range of disciplines, including aviation flight, aeronautical science – Flight, engineering, and photography.
Australia: A total of 10 offers have been secured from leading Australian universities, including the University of Melbourne and the University of Sydney. All applicants to this destination have been admitted to institutions ranked within Australia’s Top 6.
Canada: Two offers have been received from the University of Toronto, ranked second nationally.
Hong Kong (China): Students have secured offers and interview invitations from leading institutions, including City University of Hong Kong and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
Excellence in Arts and Music Continued Breakthroughs in Specialist Pathways
WASCZ students pursuing studies in music and the arts have also achieved outstanding results. Among the first round of offers from music and performing arts institutions, nearly 70% were from universities ranked within the world’s Top 20 QS Institutions in Arts and Music. Graduates have received multiple offers and generous scholarships from prestigious institutions, including University of the Arts London, Pratt Institute, Royal Northern College of Music, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, and Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, demonstrating WASCZ’s strong and sustained performance in specialist creative pathways.
To date, WASCZ graduates have been admitted to more than 160 different academic disciplines, spanning a wide range of fields including natural sciences, humanities and social sciences, big data analytics, aerospace, music, and the arts. Notably, the Class of 2026 has secured offers across more than 60 newly added disciplines, reflecting the continued expansion of emerging and interdisciplinary pathways. These include aviation flight, aerospace engineering, biochemical engineering, animal behaviour, chemistry with biomedicine, and creative and cultural, creative and media industries, among others.
Within admissions to G5 Group universities, students have demonstrated particular strength in the natural sciences. Offers in Population Health Sciences (Data Science), Biological Sciences, and highly competitive medical-related programmes highlight the exceptional academic calibre and well-rounded capabilities of WASCZ students.
The Class of 2026 application cycle remains ongoing, and the achivements above continue to be updated. Our graduating students are steadily progressing towards their first-choice universities and long-term aspirations.
Gifted & Talented Programme: Empowering Excellence, Shaping the Future
At a time when application numbers continue to reach record highs and leading universities increasingly adopt holistic admissions processes, how do we support our students not only to excel academically, but also to grow into resilient, confident, and well-rounded future leaders?
The WASCZ Gifted & Talented(G&T) Programme was jointly initiated by Mr Fosu, Executive Head of Upper School , and Ms Wang, Head of Social Sciences department. Designed to identify and nurture individual potential, the programme focuses on students’ outstanding abilities in one or more academic and practical fields. Through a structured framework that includes scholarship incentives, personalised mentoring, career pathway planning, advanced competition preparation, and access to enriched academic and research opportunities, the programme provides systematic and targeted support for high-achieving students, with the aim of guiding them towards admission to the world’s leading universities.
In addition, WASCZ works closely with Ms Yasmin Sarwar, Founder of Cardiff Sixth Form College and Former Chief Education Officer. With over 20 years of experience in guiding students to top universities in the UK and the US, Ms Sarwar supports our students through the ProEd education platform, offering data-driven, strategic, and goal-oriented guidance. This partnership enables both our high-performing students and the wider school community to plan their futures with clarity and confidence, and to pursue long-term success.
At WASCZ, the value of the Gifted & Talented Programme extends far beyond academic achievement. Students who demonstrate excellence in sports, music, and performing arts also receive tailored support and development opportunities. We firmly believe that every student deserves a personalised pathway for growth, and that every unique talent will be recognised, nurtured, and empowered to flourish.
Over the past thirteen years, WASCZ has remained steadfast in its commitment to holistic education, creating diverse and well-defined pathways that empower every student to step confidently onto the global stage. Across eleven graduating cohorts, 100% graduates have progressed to leading universities worldwide, achieving outstanding results including offers from both Oxford and Cambridge, full G5 representation, and placements at top-tier institutions. 35% of graduates have been admitted to the world’s Top 25 QS Institutions, while 70% have secured places at the world’s Top 100 QS Institutions. WASCZ students continue to excel across a wide range of disciplines, including science, humanities, music, and the arts. Their study destinations span the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Singapore, New Zealand, Hong Kong(China),and Macao(China), reflecting the school’s truly global reach.
The Class of 2026 is steadily writing its own chapter of success. As more offers are released in the coming months, we look forward with confidence and anticipation to celebrating many more achievements ahead.
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