YCIS Hong Kong's Class of 2025 Celebrates Outstanding University Offers
There was much to celebrate at Yew Chung International School of Hong Kong when the graduating Class of 2025 received their results for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).
With the support of the school's Careers and University Guidance Office (CUGO), students received offers from prestigious universities worldwide.
YCIS Hong Kong students continue to excel, securing offers from top universities worldwide, with 37 per cent coming from QS Top 30 institutions, including offers from the University of Oxford, Imperial College London, the University of California, Berkeley, the University of Sydney and the University of Toronto. Students have received prestigious offers from multiple regions, with over 40 per cent from the UK, 37 per cent from the Asia-Pacific region, and nearly 20 per cent from North America. Notably, more than 30 per cent of these offers are from universities in Hong Kong.
The school has been offering various scholarships that have supported and nurtured students, allowing them to fully develop their talents and pursue individual passions. This year, the students' exceptional level of achievements in their chosen fields has been recognised by top universities worldwide, with over 5 per cent of the places offered coming with scholarships.
'Warm congratulations to the Class of 2025 on their impressive successes and university placements,' says Martin Scott, Co-Education Director and Co-Executive Principal of YCIS Hong Kong. 'It is truly inspiring to see our students confidently following their unique passions and interests, spreading their wings as they begin exciting academic journeys. Their commitment and eagerness to learn exemplify the core values of YCIS.'
The chosen fields of study at university include everything from business, law and finance to biomedical science, performing arts, aviation, sports, and veterinary science. This wide range of disciplines reflects the diverse interests and talents students have developed through the school's subject options and extracurricular activities.
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