As the college application season unfolds, students from the Griggs Program at ZWIS American High School Division, partnered with Griggs China, have delivered another round of outstanding news! The Class of 2026, thanks to their solid academic foundation and diverse development potential, have achieved remarkable results in their applications to overseas universities and Hong Kong (China). With prestigious university acceptances and scholarships in hand, these accomplishments fully demonstrate the unique advantages of the Griggs curriculum system and the school's personalized cultivation model.
Class of 2026 Graduates:
A Full Spectrum of Top University Offers
This year's students have received an average of 6 offers per person, with 60% of graduates receiving scholarships (compared to 51% in 2025, showing a year-on-year increase in the proportion of scholarship recipients). Students have gained admission to world-renowned institutions such as University College London, University of California, Irvine, University of California, Davis, University of Melbourne, University of the Arts London, and Parsons School of Design. The total scholarship amount accumulated is approximately $268,000 USD (over 1.9 million RMB). Additionally, one student received the "Outstanding Local Student Full Tuition Fee Scholarship" from Hong Kong Baptist University.
This year, the admission rate to the world's top 100 universities is 100% (achieved for three consecutive years), covering major study destinations such as the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, with offers spanning multiple countries and regions worldwide.
Admissions to World-Renowned Universities
United States: University of California, Irvine, University of California, Davis, University of California, Santa Barbara, Rutgers University, Syracuse University, Stony Brook University, and more.
United Kingdom: University College London, University of Manchester, Durham University, and more
Australia: University of Melbourne, University of Sydney, Australian National University, RMIT University.
Finland: University of Helsinki
Hong Kong (China): Hong Kong Baptist University (Full Scholarship)
Admissions to Top Art Institutions Worldwide (Partial)
⭐ University of the Arts London (2026 QS World Art & Design No. 2)
⭐ Parsons School of Design (2026 QS World Art & Design No. 3)
⭐ Glasgow School of Art (2026 QS World Art & Design No. 8)
⭐ Savannah College of Art and Design (2026 QS World Art & Design No. 15)
Substantial Scholarships Demonstrate Outstanding Excellence
Multiple Griggs students have received significant scholarships from overseas universities and Hong Kong (China) institutions based on their exceptional performance, with the highest award being full tuition coverage!
Diverse Academic Disciplines Spanning Arts, Sciences, Humanities, and Business
Accepted majors cover popular fields including Computer Science, Data Science, Informatics, Applied Mathematics, Geographic Sciences, Economics, Management, Art & Design, Fashion Design, Game Design, and more — fully reflecting the successful implementation of the school's "Academics + Special Talents" dual-track cultivation model.
Engineering: University of Sydney (Advanced Computing, Informatics) and more.
Science: University College London (Geography), University of Melbourne & Australian National University (Data Science), University of Manchester (Environmental Science), University of California, Davis (Applied Mathematics), and more.
Humanities & Social Sciences: Durham University & Stony Brook University (Economics), Syracuse University (Sports Management), and more.
Art & Design: University of the Arts London (Graphic Design Communication, Art Direction & Visual Design), Glasgow School of Art (Textile Design), RMIT University (Game Design, Fashion Design), Hong Kong Baptist University (Art Technology), and other diverse programs. Notably, a full scholarship offer was received from Hong Kong Baptist University, which fully demonstrates the diverse and well-rounded development of ZWIS American High School Program students, with achievements flourishing across all fields.
The school remains student-centered, leveraging the Griggs American High School curriculum system and professional college counseling to help every student reach for world-renowned universities.
ZWIS American High School Program Student Admissions: Top Global Universities (Cumulative)
(2020-2025 Offer Samples)
Since the establishment of the Griggs American High School Program eight years ago, 100% of students have received offers from QS World Top 100 universities, and 71% have been admitted to World Top 50 universities.
Average of 6 offers per student
51% of graduates received scholarships, with the highest individual scholarship reaching $23,800 USD
100% admitted to World Top 100 universities
71% admitted to World Top 50 universities
Admission destinations span multiple countries and regions worldwide, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Singapore, New Zealand, Ireland, Hong Kong, Macau, and mainland China.
Majors admitted (examples)
Illustration, Management, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Pharmacy, Mathematics, Engineering, Medicine, Business, Humanities & Social Sciences, Physics, Agricultural Science, Psychology, Film Production, Photography, Media Communications, Sports Rehabilitation, Law, Computer Science, and more.
Sample Admissions from Top 100 US Universities (100% Acceptance Rate)
Carnegie Mellon University, New York University, University of California, San Diego, University of California, Santa Barbara
University of Rochester, University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of California, Davis, Rutgers University, University of Florida, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of California, Irvine, Virginia Tech
Northeastern University, American University, University of Illinois Chicago, University of Connecticut, Pennsylvania State University, University of California, Riverside, University of California, Merced, University of California, Santa Cruz, Purdue University, University of Maryland, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Baylor University, University of Utah, Auburn University
Beyond the United States:
Global Brilliance
Top 8 Austrailian Universities
（100% Acceptance Rate）
University of Melbourne, University of Sydney, University of New South Wales (UNSW), University of Queensland, Monash University
United Kingdom (Russell Group / Top 20 / Leading Art Institutions)
King's College London, Durham University, University of Manchester, University of Edinburgh, University of Leeds, University of Birmingham, University of Southampton, University of Westminster, University of Bristol, University of Glasgow, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, Kingston University, Newcastle University, University of Sheffield
