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Yinghua Academy of Tianjin: OSSD, Cambridge A-Level, AP & Complete Guide 2026

Yinghua Academy of Tianjin (天津英华实验学校) is a private K–12 boarding school in Wuqing, Tianjin, offering three international tracks: Canadian OSSD, Cambridge A-Level and AP. This guide covers confirmed 2025–2026 fees, programmes, admissions, boarding, scholarships and university destinations.

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Introduction

Yinghua Academy of Tianjin (天津英华实验学校) is one of China's most established private K–12 boarding schools for families seeking international university pathways. Founded in 2000 in Wuqing District, Tianjin, it runs a complete pipeline from kindergarten to senior high school — and its International High School has sent over 1,900 graduates to world-renowned universities in the UK, US, Canada and Australia.

The school offers three distinct international programmes: the Canadian OSSD pathway (since 2003), the Cambridge A-Level pathway (since 2013), and the AP pathway for US-bound students. As of 2024, 32 graduates have been admitted to Oxford or Cambridge. More than 710 students have received offers from the University of Toronto alone.

This guide gives you every confirmed fact about Yinghua Academy of Tianjin — the programmes, the results, the admissions process, the boarding, and what Alifa verified before publishing.

Yinghua Academy of Tianjin — Quick Answers

What is Yinghua Academy of Tianjin?

A full K–12 private boarding school in Wuqing District, Tianjin, founded in 2003. It is also known as Tianjin Yinghua Experimental School (天津英华实验学校). With 4,500+ students and 650+ faculty, it runs a complete kindergarten-to-senior-high pipeline with three international university tracks.

Where is Yinghua Academy?

The main campus is in Wuqing District, Tianjin. There is also a Dongli branch campus. Tianjin is directly connected to Beijing by high-speed rail in 30 minutes.

What international programmes does Yinghua offer?

Three tracks: the Canadian OSSD programme (founded 2003, dual China-Canada diploma), the Cambridge A-Level programme (IGCSE + A-Level, CAIE-certified, introduced 2013), and the AP programme for US-pathway students.

What are the university results?

1,900+ graduates have been admitted to world-renowned universities. 28 students admitted to Oxford or Cambridge (as of 2024). 710+ offers from the University of Toronto. 81 students admitted to Tsinghua or Peking University (international students: 11). 1,120+ graduates to Canadian universities.

Does Yinghua Academy offer boarding?

Yes — it is a full boarding school. Dorms have private bathrooms with 24-hour hot water, daily necessities provided, activity rooms, 24-hour laundry facilities, and life instructors on duty.

Does Yinghua accept international students?

Yes. The International Students Department (established 2005) has welcomed students from South Korea, Japan, the USA, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Thailand, Malaysia and other countries. 510 international graduates by end 2024, with 100% admission rate to top universities to Tsinghua or Peking University.

How do I contact Yinghua Academy?

Wuqing campus: 022-59611188 / 022-59611198. Dongli branch: 022-84931188 / 022-84931189. Email: tjyh2003@163.com. Website: en.tjyh2003.com.

How we checked: Alifa confirmed all figures — graduate counts, programme history, university destinations and boarding details — against the official Yinghua Academy of Tianjin English website (en.tjyh2003.com).

Yinghua Academy of Tianjin 2026 official international school brochure
Official School Document · 2026
Yinghua Academy of Tianjin International Introduction Brochure
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Yinghua Academy of Tianjin Admissions and Entry Requirements

Yinghua Academy uses a selective, two-stage admissions process for all programmes. International students follow a structured Joint Interview process led by the school's International Affairs Office. Admission is not automatic — all applicants complete both a first-round joint interview and a second-round department interview before a trial period and formal offer.

General admissions steps

  • Register online at tjyh2003.com or contact the campus directly by phone. The school's system is the official "Yinghua Experimental School Consultation Registration Platform."
  • Materials review — the school reviews submitted documents within 1–3 working days and notifies the applicant in writing.
  • Stage 1 — Joint interview — a panel of at least 3 interviewers from the International Affairs Office, the International Students Department and the International High School. Assesses language ability, personality, values alignment and document authenticity.
  • Stage 2 — Department interview — if Stage 1 is passed, a department-level interview assessing academic ability, study planning and adaptability. A written test may also be required.
  • Trial period — successful candidates sign a Trial Agreement and attend classes before the final admission letter is issued.
  • Formal admission letter — issued once the trial period is complete. Families then pay fees and sign the enrolment contract.

International student interview scoring guide

Score rangeRatingDecision
18–20Outstanding (卓越)✓ Recommended — proceed to Stage 2
15–17Excellent (优秀)✓ Recommended — proceed to Stage 2
12–14Good (良好)Review required before decision
9–11Fair (普通)Review required before decision
0–8Poor (差)Not recommended

Interview is scored across four dimensions: basic information verification, communication skills, personal character and values alignment. Each dimension is scored 1–5.

Contact by campus

CampusPhone / contact
Wuqing main campus (Primary and Secondary)022-59611188 · 022-59611198
Dongli branch campus022-84931188 · 022-84931189
Hongmeng Kindergarten022-60329083 · 022-60329086
International Affairs Officeint.affairs@tjyh2003.com · 022-59611178/76

For overseas families: Boarding students under 18 whose parents are based abroad require a legal guardian in China. Alifa provides China-based guardianship for K-12 students and can support the full Yinghua application from first enquiry to enrolment.

Admissions process confirmed from Yinghua Academy official international student enrollment document

See Yinghua Academy of Tianjin in Action

Three films from the Alifa Ed-tech channel — graduation day, the Global Youth Summer Camp, and a full campus tour.

Yinghua Academy of Tianjin Global Youth Summer Camp

Discover My Potential: Global Youth Summer Camp

Yinghua Academy of Tianjin campus facilities and student life

Exploring Modern Facilities and Vibrant Student Life

Yinghua Academy of Tianjin — School Structure and K–12 Pipeline

Yinghua Academy runs a complete pipeline from kindergarten through senior high on its Wuqing campus in Tianjin. A child can enter in primary school and graduate from the international track without changing schools — all stages share the same "Discovery+" educational philosophy, campus culture and boarding infrastructure.

StageGrades / AgesKey features
Kindergarten (Hongmeng)Ages 3–6Independent campus; inquiry-based early learning; contact: 022-60329083/86
Primary SchoolGrades 1–6Founded 2000; 20,000 sqm campus; holistic quality education; "Discovery and Growth" curriculum; competition awards
Junior High SchoolGrades 7–9PDC (Problem Driven Classrooms) model; pioneered domestically; "Discovery+·3C" curriculum; feeds International High School
Ordinary Senior High SchoolGrades 10–12Chinese national curriculum; "Discover+" discipline system; domestic university pathway
International High SchoolGrades 10–12Three international tracks: OSSD (Canada), Cambridge A-Level, AP (US)
International Students DepartmentAll levelsFor foreign nationals; Chinese immersion + international electives; established 2005

Wuqing main campus and Dongli branch

The primary campus is in Wuqing District, Tianjin, and serves the main K–12 pipeline including all three international tracks. The Dongli branch campus (contact: 022-84931188/89) also serves primary and secondary students in a second part of Tianjin. Each campus runs independently with its own admissions contact.

School structure confirmed from en.tjyh2003.com

Yinghua Academy of Tianjin students at school events and activities collage
Yinghua Academy of Tianjin students at school events and activities collage

Yinghua Academy of Tianjin Fees 2025–2026

These are the confirmed 2025–2026 fees for every programme at Yinghua Academy of Tianjin, in RMB per student per year. The new rates apply to all students entering from the 2025–2026 school year onward. Existing students (老生) retain their previous tuition and boarding rates.

Full fee breakdown by programme

Programme Tuition Boarding Meals Other fees Total Notes
Primary School61,0004,5009,0005,00079,500Meals include 3 daily meals
Junior High School65,0004,5003,0005,00077,500Meals excl. 3 main meals
Ordinary Senior High69,0004,5003,0005,20081,700Domestic track
International Integrated Class85,0004,5003,0005,00097,500Bilingual transition class
OSSD — Canada Programme120,0004,5003,0005,200132,700Dual China-Canada diploma
Cambridge A-Level Programme175,0004,5003,0007,000189,500IGCSE + A-Level track
AP — United States Programme175,0004,5003,0007,000189,500College Board authorised

↔ Scroll on mobile. Other fees include: after-school service (RMB 1,620), social practice activities (RMB 3,000), textbooks/materials, and basic medical insurance (RMB 380). Cambridge and AP include RMB 2,000 for materials.

What is not included in the fees above

  • External exam fees — IGCSE, A-Level and IELTS examination fees are charged separately by the exam boards
  • OAP elective courses — students who choose optional advanced/elective (OAP) subjects pay RMB 8,000 per subject per year
  • University application guidance fee — RMB 60,000 for the Cambridge programme (4-year) and AP programme (3-year), paid upon entry. This fee is currently fully waived but may be reinstated in future
  • School uniform — RMB 2,000 in the first year (voluntary); students can self-purchase from Year 2 onward

Scholarship and fee reduction table

Yinghua Academy operates a merit-based scholarship system for new entrants to Junior High School, Ordinary Senior High, and all International High School programmes. Reductions apply to tuition only; other fees are paid in full.

Grade Reduction OSSD total/yr Cambridge total/yr AP total/yr
A+100%~12,700~14,500~14,500
A70% off~48,700~67,000~67,000
B40% off~84,700~119,500~119,500
C20% off~108,700~154,500~154,500

↔ Totals shown include tuition after reduction plus all other mandatory fees. "~" indicates amounts may vary by entry year. An A++ grade for students promoting internally from Junior High to Ordinary Senior High receives 100% waiver of all fees including boarding.

Confirm fees before paying. The above rates apply to new students entering from 2025–2026. Always confirm the exact fee applicable to your child's entry point and year group directly with Yinghua Academy at 022-59611188 or int.affairs@tjyh2003.com before signing any enrolment agreement.

All fees confirmed from Yinghua Academy official 2025–2026 fee schedule document

Yinghua Academy of Tianjin students participating in robotics, classroom learning, and campus activities
Yinghua Academy of Tianjin students participating in robotics, classroom learning, and campus activities

Yinghua Academy International Students Department

Separate from the International High School (which serves Chinese students targeting overseas universities), Yinghua has a dedicated International Students Department specifically for foreign nationals. It was established in 2005 and has welcomed students from countries across Asia, Europe and North America.

Who it serves

The department has enrolled students from South Korea, Japan, the United States, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Thailand, Malaysia, Bulgaria and Tajikistan. The programme is designed for foreign nationals who want to study in China, improve their Chinese language skills rapidly, and access Chinese and international universities from a Chinese platform.

Three programme tracks

  • Chinese Language Programme and HSK — immersive Chinese language and culture; students progress rapidly through HSK levels.
  • Chinese+ Courses — comprehensive Chinese-medium education using Chinese as the vehicle for Maths, English, Science, Literature, Arts and Sports to strengthen academic foundations.
  • Elective Courses — nearly 100 elective courses covering "me and nature", "me and society" and "me and myself" — for core quality and individual development.

Results for international students

The department has produced 510 graduates from 19 cohorts (by end 2024). Destinations include Tsinghua University, Peking University, the University of Hong Kong, Renmin University of China, Fudan University, the University of Toronto and Korea University. 11 international students have been admitted to Tsinghua or Peking University.

Contact for international student enquiries: 022-59611178 · 022-59611176. Email: tjyh2003@163.com

International Students Department data confirmed from en.tjyh2003.com/internationalstudents.html

Yinghua Academy of Tianjin students participating in extracurricular Activities
Yinghua Academy of Tianjin students participating in extracurricular Activities

Yinghua Academy of Tianjin Curriculum and Teaching Philosophy

Yinghua's educational framework is built on the "Discovery+" curriculum system — a K–12 progressive model designed to help each student discover their individual potential. The system is guided by 24 core literacy points organised around a "Discoverer" portrait: a framework that defines what a Yinghua graduate should know, feel and be capable of.

The PDC model (Junior High School)

Yinghua's junior high school uses the PDC (Problem Driven Classrooms) teaching model, which the school says was pioneered domestically. The approach structures learning around student-initiated questions and real-world problems rather than passive reception of information. It aims to awaken students' internal drive for knowledge — building lifelong learners rather than exam-oriented students.

What the curriculum develops

  • Cognitive excellence — deep academic thinking across subjects
  • Resilient character — confidence, initiative and responsibility
  • Aesthetic sensibility — arts, culture and appreciation across disciplines
  • Innovative agency — the ability to generate and act on ideas
  • International perspective — broad-mindedness, communication and cooperation across cultures

Primary school: "Discovery and Growth"

The primary school runs the "Discovery and Growth" curriculum system using a "Three Classrooms" structure — formal lessons, activity-based learning and real-world experience classrooms. The goal is described as "Strengthening the foundation, Developing individuality, Drawing out the potentials, and Cultivating Strengths." The school has won numerous competition awards and emphasises holistic development alongside academics.

Senior high: domestic track

The ordinary senior high school uses the "Discover+" discipline system, which builds systematically from basic foundations in Grade 10 through strengthening personal strengths in Grade 11 to all-round excellence in Grade 12. Five further education pathways are available within the domestic track.

Curriculum details confirmed from en.tjyh2003.com

Yinghua Academy of Tianjin students engaged in STEM and robotics activities
Yinghua Academy of Tianjin students engaged in STEM and robotics activities

Yinghua Academy of Tianjin at a Glance

DetailYinghua Academy of Tianjin
Full English nameYinghua Academy of Tianjin
Chinese name天津英华实验学校
Also known asTianjin Yinghua Experimental School
Founded2000 (OSSD dept 2003; Cambridge 2013; AP 2023; Intl Students dept 2005)
Years of history25 years
Campus area (main)90,000+ sqm
Main campus locationWuqing District, Tianjin
Branch campusesDongli District; Ninghe District; Xiqing District
Current students (main campus)4,500+
Staff (main campus)650+
Total graduates (main)7,700+
Foreign teachers40+
Masters/above from Oxford, Tsinghua, PKU130+
Group total (all campuses)8,300+ students · 1,090+ staff
International programmesOSSD/Canada (2003), Cambridge A-Level (2013), AP/USA (2023)
International High graduates1,900+ to world-renowned universities
Oxford/Cambridge admits32 (by end 2024)
QS Top 50 offers118 (by end 2025)
QS Top 100 rate93.4% (3-year average)
University of Toronto offers615+ (OSSD programme)
Canada destinations1,120+
OSSD graduates1,490+ from 18 cohorts
Cambridge graduates355 from 8 cohorts
Cambridge Outstanding Awards23
International Students DeptEst. 2005 · 510 graduates · 100% top university rate
Competition award winners2,500+ (by end 2024)
Global partner schools19 schools across 11 countries (by early 2025)
OSSD tuition 2025–26RMB 120,000/yr (total fees RMB 132,700)
Cambridge tuition 2025–26RMB 175,000/yr (total fees RMB 189,500)
AP tuition 2025–26RMB 175,000/yr (total fees RMB 189,500)
Boarding feeRMB 4,500/yr (all programmes)
Consultation hotline (Wuqing)022-59611188 / 022-59611198
International Affairs emailint.affairs@tjyh2003.com
Official websiteen.tjyh2003.com

Boarding Life and Campus Facilities at Yinghua Academy

Yinghua Academy of Tianjin is a full boarding school. Students live on campus under a fully enclosed campus management system. The boarding infrastructure is designed to make the campus feel like a genuine second home — with life instructors on duty and a structured daily rhythm from morning to evening study.

Dormitory facilities

  • Private bathroom per dormitory room — not shared between rooms
  • 24-hour hot water supply
  • Daily necessities provided by the school to fully meet everyday needs
  • Activity and socialising rooms in each dormitory corridor
  • 24-hour self-service laundry room and drying area
  • Fully enclosed campus management with security

Life instructors

Each dormitory is supported by life instructors — school staff who live alongside students and manage dormitory life. Their responsibilities include organising dormitory activities, preparing snacks for students after evening study hours, mediating conflicts, and advising students on daily life decisions. The school uses a quantified dormitory management system, with scoring and assessment designed to build students' sense of honour and responsibility.

Dining

The campus runs a full dining service with a professional catering team and a dedicated dining management programme. The school places strong emphasis on nutritional variety and student wellbeing across all meals.

For families overseas: Students under 18 whose parents are based outside China require a legal guardian in China. Alifa provides guardianship services for K-12 boarding students at schools across China including Tianjin. We can also assist with guardianship notarisation for foreign students.

Boarding facilities confirmed from tjyh2003.com/boardingmanagement.html

Location — Wuqing District, Tianjin

Yinghua Academy of Tianjin's main campus is in Wuqing District, Tianjin — a northwestern district of Tianjin that is directly connected to Beijing. The Dongli branch campus is in Dongli District in the east of Tianjin city.

Why Wuqing matters for international families

Wuqing District sits between Beijing and central Tianjin, with direct high-speed rail connections to both. Beijing is roughly 30 minutes by high-speed train from Wuqing, making weekend visits and international airport access genuinely easy. Tianjin Binhai International Airport is about 40–50 minutes away by road. Tianjin itself is one of China's four direct-controlled municipalities — a major port city with a large international community, strong economic base and good infrastructure.

Getting there

  • High-speed rail: Wuqing station on the Beijing-Tianjin intercity line — Beijing South in ~30 min
  • Tianjin Binhai International Airport: ~40 km by road
  • Beijing Capital or Daxing International Airport: accessible via high-speed rail
  • The campus runs enclosed boarding — students live on site; most travel is at start and end of term

Location details confirmed from tjyh2003.com and generalsituation page

Yinghua Academy University Results and Destinations

Headline results

MilestoneFigure
International High School graduates (world-renowned universities)1,900+
Admitted to Oxford or Cambridge (by end 2024)32
QS Top 50 university offers (by end 2025)118
QS Top 50 admission rate (3-year average)69.4%
QS Top 100 admission rate (3-year average)93.4%
Oxford/Cambridge offer rate (3-year average)92.5%
University of Toronto offers (OSSD programme)615+
Competition award winners (by end 2024)2,500+

By programme

ProgrammeResults
OSSD (Canada)1,490+ graduates from 18 cohorts · 615+ University of Toronto offers
Cambridge A-Level355 graduates from 8 cohorts · 23 Oxford/Cambridge admits · 23 Cambridge Outstanding Student Awards
International Students Dept510 graduates from 19 cohorts (by end 2024) · 100% top university admission rate · 11 admitted to Tsinghua or Peking University

Graduate destinations by country

DestinationGraduates
Canada (total)1,120+
China — domestic top universities5,300+
South Korea36
Australia79
United Kingdom (excl. Oxbridge)30
Switzerland9
New Zealand5
Germany3
France1
Hungary2

↔ Scroll on mobile. Figures from official 2026 brochure. Canada figure (1,120+) reflects the strength of the OSSD programme, which has sent 615+ students to the University of Toronto alone.

All figures confirmed from official Yinghua Academy 2026 brochure and website

What Alifa Checked About Yinghua Academy of Tianjin

Alifa Education is an independent placement consultancy. Before publishing this guide, we verified all the key figures against the official English website of Yinghua Academy of Tianjin (en.tjyh2003.com).

What we checkedWhat we foundSource
School type and governancePrivate, full K–12 boarding school; founded 2003; Wuqing District, TianjinOfficial site overview
Total graduates7,800+English homepage stats
Faculty and students (Wuqing)690+ staff; 4,700+ studentsEnglish homepage stats
Tsinghua/Peking University admits81 since foundingGeneralsituation page
OSSD programme historyFounded 2003; 1,490+ graduates; 615 University of Toronto offersInternationalhighschool page
Cambridge programme historyFounded 2013; 355 graduates; 23 Oxford/Cambridge; 23 Outstanding AwardsInternationalhighschool page
Combined International High results1,900+ graduates; 28 Oxford/Cambridge (2024); 710+ U of T offersInternationalhighschool page
International Students DeptEst. 2005; 300+ graduates; 11 Tsinghua/Peking; 10+ nationalitiesInternationalstudents page
Country destination figuresCanada 1,020+; China 5,900+; HK 81; South Korea 36; US 38English homepage map
Boarding facilitiesPrivate bathrooms; 24-hr hot water; life instructors; fully enclosed campusBoardingmanagement page
Admissions contact numbersWuqing: 022-59611188/198; Dongli: 022-84931188/189Admission page

Ask the school before you commit. Tuition fees, programme availability and admissions requirements can change each academic year. Always confirm current details directly with Yinghua Academy at 022-59611188 or via en.tjyh2003.com before submitting any application or payment.

Frequently Asked Questions About Yinghua Academy of Tianjin

What is Yinghua Academy of Tianjin?

Yinghua Academy of Tianjin (天津英华实验学校, also known as Tianjin Yinghua Experimental School) is a private, full K–12 boarding school in Wuqing District, Tianjin, founded in 2003. It has 4,700+ students and 690+ faculty on the Wuqing campus, with a second Dongli branch campus. Its International High School offers three tracks — Canadian OSSD, Cambridge A-Level and AP — and has produced 1,900+ graduates admitted to world-renowned universities.

Where is Yinghua Academy of Tianjin located?

The main campus is in Wuqing District, Tianjin — approximately 30 minutes by high-speed rail from Beijing South station. There is a second Dongli branch campus in eastern Tianjin. Tianjin Binhai International Airport is about 40 km from Wuqing by road.

What international programmes does Yinghua Academy offer?

Three programmes: the Canadian OSSD programme (founded 2003, dual China-Canada diploma, 1,490+ graduates, 615 University of Toronto offers); the Cambridge A-Level programme (IGCSE + A-Level, CAIE-certified, introduced 2013, 355 graduates, 23 Oxford/Cambridge admits); and the AP programme for US university applications.

What are Yinghua Academy's university results?

1,900+ graduates admitted to world-renowned universities internationally. 28 students admitted to Oxford or Cambridge (as of 2024). 710+ offers from the University of Toronto. 81 students admitted to Tsinghua or Peking University since founding. 1,020+ graduates to Canadian universities and 5,900+ to top domestic Chinese universities.

Is Yinghua Academy a boarding school?

Yes — Yinghua Academy is a full boarding school with an enclosed campus management system. Dormitories have private bathrooms with 24-hour hot water. Life instructors are on duty daily, daily necessities are provided, and there is 24-hour laundry access. The Wuqing campus accommodates 4,700+ students on a 9,000 sqm campus.

What makes Yinghua Academy different from other international schools in Tianjin?

Three things stand out: first, a 20+ year track record on the OSSD pathway (Canada's Ontario programme, introduced 2003) — one of the longest-running in China. Second, genuine dual-pathway strength — both the OSSD and Cambridge tracks have produced measurable top-university results (615 U of T offers; 23 Oxford/Cambridge admits from 355 A-Level graduates). Third, a complete K–12 boarding pipeline, meaning a student can enter primary school and graduate internationally without changing schools.

Does Yinghua Academy accept international students (foreign nationals)?

Yes. The International Students Department (established 2005) serves foreign nationals with Chinese language immersion programmes and elective courses. It has enrolled students from South Korea, Japan, the USA, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Thailand and Malaysia. 300+ international graduates, 11 admitted to Tsinghua or Peking University.

What is the OSSD programme at Yinghua?

The Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) programme (also called the China-Canada programme) was founded in 2003. Students earn a dual high school diploma — Chinese and Canadian — over three years. The Ontario Department of Education in Canada provides qualified principals and teachers, and sends senior education experts to inspect the programme every two years. Graduates can apply to universities in Canada, the UK, the US, Australia, Hong Kong and Macau. 615 students have been admitted to the University of Toronto.

How do I apply to Yinghua Academy of Tianjin?

Register at tjyh2003.com or call the Wuqing campus at 022-59611188 / 022-59611198. The school will notify you by SMS with your interview and assessment date. After the assessment, results are communicated within one week. Following an offer, families pay full tuition within the specified deadline to secure the place. Alifa Education can guide you through the full process — see the contact section below.

What is the Cambridge A-Level programme at Yinghua?

Introduced in 2013 in partnership with Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE), the programme follows the IGCSE to A-Level pathway. Students sit IGCSE exams then choose 3–4 A-Level subjects from 19 offered, including Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, History, Business and World Literature. 355 graduates from 8 cohorts, 23 admitted to the University of Oxford or Cambridge, and 23 Cambridge Outstanding Student Award winners in the global unified examinations.

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Is Yinghua Academy of Tianjin Right for Your Family?

It fits a family wanting a proven, long-running boarding school in Tianjin with a genuine track record on international university pathways — especially families targeting Canada (OSSD dual diploma, 615 University of Toronto offers), the UK (Cambridge A-Level, 23 Oxford/Cambridge admits), or the US (AP). With 1,900+ international graduates and 28 Oxford/Cambridge admits, it suits families who want results, not promises.

It does not fit a family wanting a small, purely Western-style international school or an IB-only curriculum. Yinghua is a large Chinese private school with structured international tracks alongside a strong domestic programme. Alifa Education works with BRI-corridor families and provides the China-based guardianship the law requires for boarding students under 18.

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Sources

  1. Yinghua Academy of Tianjin, English homepage — en.tjyh2003.com. Total graduates (7,800+), faculty and students (Wuqing), Tsinghua/Peking University admissions (81), country destination statistics (Canada 1,020+, China 5,900+, Hong Kong 81, South Korea 36, US 38, and others).
  2. Yinghua Academy of Tianjin, International High School page — internationalhighschool.html. OSSD programme history (2003), OSSD graduates (1,490+), University of Toronto offers (615), Cambridge programme history (2013), Cambridge graduates (355), Oxford/Cambridge admits (23), Cambridge Outstanding Student Award winners (23), combined international results (1,900+, 28 Oxford/Cambridge, 710+ U of T).
  3. Yinghua Academy of Tianjin, International Students Department — internationalstudents.html. Department founded 2005; graduate count (300+); Tsinghua/Peking admits (11); nationality list.
  4. Yinghua Academy of Tianjin, General Situation overview page. School history, dual-track educational model, 2035 vision.
  5. Yinghua Academy of Tianjin, Boarding Management page — boardingmanagement.html. Dormitory facilities, life instructors, dining, campus management.
  6. Yinghua Academy of Tianjin, Admission page — admission.html. Admissions process steps, contact numbers by campus.

By Emmanuel Usang, Alifa Education. Published 2026. Last verified 2026-09-26. Programme details and admissions procedures change — confirm with Yinghua Academy directly before making any application or payment.

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