• 建校百年历史悠久

Founded over one hundred years ago

很多顶尖私校建校于十九世纪，部分更早建校于十八世纪，远远超过100年历史。历经百年，学校培养出一代一代的社会菁英，成为各行业的中流砥柱。这些学校也因为出色的教育在北美乃至世界上享有很高的声誉。

Many top private schools founded since the 19th century, and some founded earlier in the 18th century. Their history is far more than 100 years. A large number of alumni became the social elites in a variety of industries. As a result, these schools are known for excellent educational reputation in North America and world.

• 非盈利教育机构；

Non-profit educational institutions

学校接受社会人士和校友的慈善捐款，其运营不是为了个人利益、不以赚钱盈利为目的。包括学费在内的每年所有收入作为滚动资金进入资金池，用于支付员工薪酬、维护设施、购买先进教学器具、教学软件，以及第三方优质课外课程等。非盈利模式最大限度的确保了资金被正确使用。

These schools accept charitable donations from the community and alumni, and their operation doesn’t aim to make money as profit. All income, including the tuition, will go into a fund pool as rolling funds, which is to use for the expense of staff payrolls, maintenance, purchase of advanced teaching tool, equipment, software, and outstanding co-curriculum programs by third-parties, etc. The non-profit model maximizes the correct use of funds. 

• 学术严谨一丝不苟；

Rigorous Academic System

学校一直遵循自己的学术理念，严格培养学生，使得他们的毕业生可以在大学和生活中顺利获得成功。

For hundred years these schools have been following their academic philosophies, instilling the strict academic rigor in their students, and allowing them to be successful in university and in their lives. 

• 最严苛的录取要求

The strictest admission requirement

为了从大量的候选者中选拔理想的学生，许多顶尖私校实行了最严格的录取要求。大多数成功入学的学生从小就接受了良好的教育，主要来自重视教育的家庭。

Many top private schools carry on the strictest admission requirement in order to selected ideal students from a large number of candidates. Most successful enrolled students have received a good education since childhood, are mainly from the families that value education.

• 小班制教学，师生比1:6至1:8；

Small size class & teacher student ratio is between 1:6 and 1:8.

较低的师生比意味着学生可以享有更充分的教师资源，获得更多的指导和支持。拥有充沛的有经验的师资，可以让学校在课程开发和选择上更加游刃有余。这可以帮助学生在学术和个人能力上得到发展。

A lower teacher-student ratio means that students have access to more teaching resources, guidance and support. With numbers of qualified faculty, most private schools have more room to develop or select better course or program. This allows students to develop their academic and personal skills. 

• 培养学生个性化发展；

Development on characteristics

认识到日益激烈的社会竞争，使得顶尖学校充分重视学生在个性上的天赋和潜能，从批判性思维、行为举止、心智、礼教、学术、兴趣、体魄、职业规划等多面量才施教。

Recognizing the increasingly fierce competition, most top private schools emphasis talents and potentials in the personality. They educate their students on the field of critical thinking, behaviors, mentors, ethics, academics, interests, physicals, and career planning.

• 丰富的课外兴趣和领导力项目；

A variety of co-curriculum and leadership programs

除了常规学术课程教育之外，培养学生具备多样化的兴趣和很强的领导能力，是顶尖私校在教学体系中的另一个重点。学生可以根据自己的特点和需要，在视觉艺术、声乐、器乐、戏剧、表演、辩论、科学和技术、其他兴趣上学习深造。

Besides regular academic education, to educate students on a variety of interests and leaderships is another emphasis in the educational system of most top private schools. Their students have gained the opportunities to develop them on visual arts, music, instruments, drama, performance, debating, science and technology, and other interests.

• 丰富的运动项目；

A variety of athletic programs

顶尖私校非常重视对运动项目的投入，组建不同年龄、性别和体育项目的业余和竞技队伍，并聘请丰富经验的教练来执教。强健的体魄和团队精神对学生的发展会更加有益。

The top private schools extremely value athletic programs. They form amateur and competitive teams in variety of ages, genders and sports along with hiring experienced coaches. Strong body and teamwork spirit will bring more benefit for student’s development.

• 100%大学升学率；

100% university enrollment rate

进入世界知名大学的毕业生比例很高，在许多情况下，每个学生都会收到几所大学的录取通知书。

High percentage of graduates enrolled in world-renowned universities, and in many instances every student receives several university offers.

• 强大的校友网络

Strong Alumni Network

综合能力出众的毕业生更易在职场中取得成功，并且扮演重要角色。强大的校友网络，将助力毕业生在职业发展和商业机会上更上一层楼。就业市场的推荐人规则，将强大校友网络的优势发挥到极致。

Graduates with outstanding comprehensive skills are more likely to achieve success in the workplace and play an important role. A strong alumni network contributes to improving the development of future career and business opportunities for the graduates. The rules of reference in employment market maximize the advantage of alumni network.