Online Meet the Master Invitation

It’s the beginning of the New Year, and we are delighted to bring further news of excellent university offers for Wellington College China pupils in the early rounds of applications. Wellingtonians continue to achieve success in every possible field with outstanding offers from some of the most prestigious global universities, with positive results so far from a staggering five out of the top 10 ranked institutions in both the UK and US (based on the QS World Rankings 2022). 

The decisions so far received have also come from some of the most traditionally competitive programmes around the world, including Architecture, Law, Engineering, Economics, Maths and Physics. Successful decisions have also been received from some of the world's top arts schools and colleges.

With many decisions still to come from the regular round of applications in the US and UK as well as from destinations in Europe, Singapore and Australia, it is already set to be an incredibly successful year.

Many of our 2021 Wellington College China pupils were courted by the world's top universities. Almost 30% received at least one offer from a top 10 University. Nearly 40% received offers from a top 20 University. Nearly 70% of these pupils received offers from the world's top 50 universities. 

This is a new record for Wellington College China, achieving an unprecedented number of applications to Oxford, Cambridge, Ivy League and G5 super-elite universities in the UK.

The range of success achieved, from the traditional academic courses offered at Oxford and Cambridge to the more selective programmes offered by specialist institutions devoted to the performing and visual arts, is a fitting testament to Wellington College China's holistic education provision.  

This is why we look forward to sharing with parents all of the opportunities for success available to the children at Huili School Nantong. On 3 March, we will host a live online session in which parents will get to meet our school management team, discuss our bilingual education philosophy, and ask any other questions they may have about what they can expect for their children at Huili School Nantong.

Mr Simon Kenworthy, Master of Huili School Nantong; Ms Suisui Yu, Principal; and Mr Jamie Plunkett, Head of Primary will explain what makes Huili School Nantong unique and discuss all of the advantages it will provide your children. They will also explain how Huili School Nantong will integrate the Chinese national curriculum with the essence of the Western curriculum in a completely bilingual learning environment, preparing young Chinese nationals for a successful future as well-rounded citizens of the world. They will be available to answer your questions and speak with you one-to-one to help you understand whether it is the right decision for your family.

Simon is from the United Kingdom and has a background in mathematics and sport, gaining a BSc from Birmingham University and a PGCE from Durham University. After qualifying as a teacher, Simon initially taught in two top independent schools in the UK before moving abroad to become Head of Maths and Sport at The Banda School in Kenya. From there, his journey took him to the UAE where he was involved with the start-up of Brighton College Abu Dhabi as Deputy Head and then Cranleigh Abu Dhabi, where he was Headmaster of the Prep School. His experience in leading two teams through the early stages of school development will prove hugely advantageous as Huili School Nantong begins to take root.  

Suisui Yu is a passionate educator with 20 years of teaching and leadership experience. Before joining Wellington College China, she served at different bilingual and public schools,  gaining  a  wealth  of  experience in  the Chinese National Curriculum, IGCSE and A-level.  Suisui was the founding member of two well-known bilingual schools, served as Founding Secondary School Principal, Head of Year Groups and Head of Maths. Prior to that, she was an inspector at Shanghai Jing’an  Education College responsible for Primary mathematics teaching quality and teacher training within the district.  Suisui participated in and won a number of district and municipal mathematics teaching competitions in the public education sector. She was deeply involved in the Second Phase of Shanghai Curriculum Reform Programme and was responsible for facilitating curriculum reform across the municipality. Suisui holds a bachelor’s degree in Applied Mathematics and a master’s degree in International Higher Education. Her current role is to develop and assure the quality of Chinese components of the curriculum for Wellington College China’s bilingual schools. She also plays a central role in establishing effective working relationships with the local education system.  

Mr Plunkett holds a bachelor’s degree and PGCE in Computer Science from The University of Brighton. He has worked as a teacher, Student Director and Vice  Chancellor in the UK and UAE.