国家科学中心里的“学霸工厂”

Core Insights - The article highlights the increasing number of Chinese students receiving early admission offers from prestigious U.S. universities, despite a general decline in the number of students studying abroad [1][3][5] - New international schools are emerging in various Chinese cities, particularly in regions designated as national science centers, which are attracting families with a background in overseas education [2][10][12] Group 1: Admission Trends - In 2026, over 120 early admission offers were sent to Chinese students from Ivy League schools and other top U.S. universities, maintaining a similar level to 2025 but showing a significant increase compared to 2024 [3] - The concentration of offers is primarily from a small number of elite high schools, with only about 50 high schools having sent students to Ivy League schools in the past decade [3][5] - The geographical distribution of admissions is heavily skewed towards first-tier cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen, with emerging schools in non-first-tier cities also achieving notable success [4][6] Group 2: Development of International Schools - New international schools are being established in cities like Dongguan and Hefei, which are part of the national science center initiative, aimed at providing quality education to families of returning tech talents [9][10] - Dongguan's Qinglan Mountain School, funded by Huawei, has received multiple offers from top universities, emphasizing a blend of Western and Chinese educational practices [9] - Hefei's Ansheng School has rapidly grown since its establishment in 2018, attracting a significant number of high-achieving students and offers from prestigious universities [10][11] Group 3: Changing Demographics of Parents - There is a noticeable increase in the proportion of "returnee" parents with overseas education backgrounds among families seeking international education for their children [12] - Research indicates that over 50% of parents in preparatory study abroad families hold a bachelor's degree or higher, with 25% having studied abroad themselves, reflecting a trend towards valuing international education [12]