ZWIS Griggs Program Spring Evaluation

2025-05-07From : 管理员Click : 168

Griggs China School Evaluations Spring 2025

Part 6: A Journey Across China

ZWIS Intro

ZWIS is a member school of Griggs International Academy (USA) to offer the American Griggs High School Diploma Program in Guangzhou. The school's American Program Division provides a full-time Griggs High School Diploma curriculum along with AP courses, preparing students for admission to top overseas universities. With 100% English instruction, ZWIS emphasizes not only academic excellence but also holistic student development. Having operated successfully for six years, the program has achieved outstanding academic results.

Evaluation Summary

School Facilities

The Griggs program is located within the campus of ZWIS, and what immediately stands out is the impressive European-style architecture of the main building. The entire campus is immaculately maintained, beautifully presented, and equipped with a wide range of facilities available to Griggs students. These include a large sports hall, gym, fully equipped science labs, STEM rooms, music rooms featuring eight piano booths, a dance studio, an auditorium, spacious classrooms, and an open-plan office area that is both warm and inviting.

Student work is proudly displayed throughout the dedicated Griggs floor, creating a sense of identity and celebration of learning. The dormitories are exceptionally well-kept and offer ample space and comfort for students. The overall attention to detail across the campus is outstanding, reflecting the school's commitment to excellence.

Philosophy and Objectives

The leadership team behind the Griggs program demonstrates an exceptional level of dedication. The program coordinator maintains strong, positive relationships with students, teachers, senior leaders, and the wider Griggs team, creating an environment where constructive dialogue and continuous improvement thrive.

Classroom observations clearly reflected the strong connections between students and their teachers—relationships built on mutual respect and care. The key Griggs values are not only displayed visually throughout the program but are also embedded in the daily actions and attitudes of both faculty and students.

University preparation is given significant importance, with a dedicated college counselling team guiding students with care and expertise as they prepare for their next steps.

School Program and Curricula

Teaching at ZWIS is of an exceptional standard. Educators bring subject expertise and deliver lessons that are thoughtfully designed and well-structured, enabling students to engage confidently and meaningfully. The quality of student work observed was a strong reflection of the teaching quality.

Beyond the classroom, Griggs students have access to the school’s extensive extracurricular offerings, including clubs and trips that enrich the overall learning experience and support personal growth.

Conclusion

ZWIS is led with expertise, care, and vision, supported by an outstanding teaching team. The Griggs program is clearly valued by both students and parents, who recognize the opportunities it provides. We are incredibly proud of ZWIS for its commitment to nurturing students, helping them grow into confident, capable individuals prepared for success in life.

About ZWIS

Campus

The campus design, crafted by Antao Architecture & Design (UK), a member of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), embodies a student-centered, holistic education philosophy. It creates a versatile, immersive learning environment that fosters openness, interaction, and collaboration, allowing every student to discover their optimal learning style and truly enjoy the joy of learning. The school is equipped with a wide range of specialized facilities and learning spaces to support personalized student development.

Curriculum

ZWIS adopts an "American High School Core Curriculum + AP Advanced Courses" framework, meticulously developing both American high school courses and high-quality Chinese cultural courses. Guided by our holistic education philosophy, we offer a diverse range of ECA extension courses covering sports, arts, technology, and more. The school provides personalized academic advising for each student, empowering them to customize their own course schedules ("Individualized Timetable") based on academic interests, career aspirations, and personal strengths.

2024 Admission Results

100% of graduates admitted to Top 100 global universities
71% secured offers from Top 50 U.S./global institutions
Average 6 offers per student

Notable Acceptances (Selection)

United States：
Carnegie Mellon University, New York University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, College of William & Mary, UC Santa Barbara, UC Davis, Penn State University, Rutgers University, Ohio State University, Northeastern University, Purdue University, New York Film Academy

Canada：
University of Toronto, University of British Columbia, Western University

United Kingdom：
University of the Arts London (Central Saint Martins), King's College London, University of Edinburgh, University of Birmingham

Australia:
University of Sydney, University of Melbourne, The University of New South Wales

New Zealand:
Massey University, University of Auckland

China:

Hong Kong Chinese University (Shenzhen), Beijing Normal-Hong Kong Baptist University, Macau University of Science and Technology, Beijing Film Academy, Communication University of China, Shanghai University, Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, Ocean University of China

Faculty

ZWIS has assembled an outstanding international faculty team, with all members graduating from prestigious universities worldwide. They possess profound academic expertise and extensive international education experience.

Faculty Highlights

90% hold master's degrees or higher

90% of Chinese faculty have overseas academic background

Alma Maters Include：

University College London (UK), University of Bristol (UK), University of Warwick (UK), University of Nottingham (UK), University of Liverpool (UK), University of Houston (USA), University of Hong Kong (HKU), Peking University, Nanjing University, Sun Yat-sen University, Jilin University

Student-to-teacher ratio: 1:2

Campus Culture

Guided by our whole-person education philosophy, we have established a comprehensive quality development system. Through meticulously designed annual programs, we provide students with diverse growth opportunities in: