Seven Oxbridge Interview Offers! Shenzhen Merchiston International School (MIS) Takes the Lead Among British-Style International Schools in the Greater Bay Area

Shenzhen Merchiston International School (MIS) has recently achieved outstanding early application results for the 2026 intake. As of December 1, MIS students have received seven interview invitations from the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge, along with one from Imperial College London and two from the University of Hong Kong Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine. This remarkable achievement not only reinforces MIS's leading position among British-style international schools in the Greater Bay Area but also highlights the school's continuously advancing academic competitiveness through solid educational outcomes.

Breakthroughs Across Diverse Disciplines Showcasing Holistic Education

It is worth noting that the interview invitations cover a wide range of prestigious fields, including Medicine, Land Economy, Natural Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Design, and Pure Arts. This diverse distribution reflects the school's solid foundation in STEM subjects while also demonstrating its balanced strength in humanities and creative disciplines, serving as a vivid testament to MIS's educational philosophy of "Academic Excellence + Whole-Person Education."

Precision Empowerment Paving the Way to Excellence

Behind these impressive results lies the school's commitment to providing tailored support for each student. A prime example is Hyde, a 2025 graduate who successfully gained admission to read Mathematics at the University of Cambridge. After transferring to MIS, Hyde—who had previously felt lost in the public education system—was quickly identified by the Royal Mile Academy for his strong interest and potential in mathematics. The school designed a customized "STEM Specialist" plan for him, which helped him achieve a perfect score in A Level Further Mathematics, earn the "Outstanding Pearson Learner Award," and successfully pass rigorous entrance examinations such as STEP, ultimately realizing his dream of studying at Cambridge.

△Hyde(Student)

"From subject positioning to interview preparation, the teachers' guidance was precise and thorough, allowing me to navigate this critical phase with greater confidence," said Hyde, reflecting the core value of MIS's tailored educational approach.

"We care not only about how many offers our students receive but also about whether there is a complete and solid growth journey behind each offer," said Kurt Gao, Dean of the Royal Mile Academy at MIS. "These early application achievements affirm our teaching philosophy and inspire us to continue delving into the essence of education, helping each child find their own academic path."

Reaching New Heights, Setting the Benchmark for British-style International Education in the Greater Bay Area

As a benchmark for British-style international education in the Greater Bay Area, MIS has consistently achieved breakthroughs and set new records in the application outcomes. Nearly half of its graduates have gained admission to G5 super-elite UK universities, including Cambridge, Imperial College London, and the London School of Economics. The Class of 2025 set an impressive record of "an average of one G5 offer per student," while the strong performance in the 2026 early application cycle further solidifies the school's leading position in the region, truly embodying its educational mission of "Enabling the Ordinary to Become Extraordinary, and the Extraordinary to Achieve Even More."