YCIS Hong Kong’s Class of 2025 Celebrates Outstanding University Offers

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YCIS Hong Kong’s Class of 2025 Celebrates Outstanding University Offers

Published: 10:00am, 9 Jul 2025

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There was much to celebrate at Yew Chung International School of Hong Kong when the graduating Class of 2025 received their results for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).
With the support of the school’s Careers and University Guidance Office (CUGO), students received offers from prestigious universities worldwide.

YCIS Hong Kong students continue to excel, securing offers from top universities worldwide, with 37 per cent coming from QS Top 30 institutions, including offers from the University of Oxford, Imperial College London, the University of California, Berkeley, the University of Sydney and the University of Toronto. Students have received prestigious offers from multiple regions, with over 40 per cent from the UK, 37 per cent from the Asia-Pacific region, and nearly 20 per cent from North America. Notably, more than 30 per cent of these offers are from universities in Hong Kong.

The school has been offering various scholarships that have supported and nurtured students, allowing them to fully develop their talents and pursue individual passions. This year, the students’ exceptional level of achievements in their chosen fields has been recognised by top universities worldwide, with over 5 per cent of the places offered coming with scholarships.

“Warm congratulations to the Class of 2025 on their impressive successes and university placements,” says Martin Scott, Co-Education Director and Co-Executive Principal of YCIS Hong Kong. “It is truly inspiring to see our students confidently following their unique passions and interests, spreading their wings as they begin exciting academic journeys. Their commitment and eagerness to learn exemplify the core values of YCIS.”

The chosen fields of study at university include everything from business, law and finance to biomedical science, performing arts, aviation, sports, and veterinary science. This wide range of disciplines reflects the diverse interests and talents students have developed through the school’s subject options and extracurricular activities.

Furthermore, the Educational Futures (EdFutures) Division of the YCYW Network plays a vital role by forging exclusive partnerships with leading universities and Fortune 500 companies both locally and internationally. These collaborations inspire students’ interest in different disciplines and foster a passion for exploration, enabling them to engage in meaningful and innovative learning experiences with university faculty and industry experts.

“Heartfelt congratulations to our graduates for their exceptional accomplishments and university acceptances,” says Shannon Shang, Co-Education Director and Co-Executive Principal of YCIS Hong Kong. “This significant milestone opens the door to new opportunities where they will expand their perspectives, tackle fresh challenges, and develop into compassionate leaders poised to contribute positively to society.”

Reflections and plans of YCIS 2025 graduates

Phoebe Cheung, who studied at YCIS from 2009 to 2025, now plans to attend the University of Toronto:

Phoebe Cheung studied at Yew Chung International School from 2009 to 2025.

Phoebe Cheung previously participated in a Medical Immersion Programme organised by the school's EdFutures Division, interacting with healthcare professionals in diverse fields at the Raffles Hospital Chongging.

“I am thrilled to receive an offer from the University of Toronto, along with the International Merit Admission Award scholarship, because of the many opportunities it brings. Being part of the YCIS community since I was two years old has prepared me well, and the prospect of studying abroad fills me with both enthusiasm and a healthy sense of challenge. Thanks to the unwavering support from YCIS, I feel confident in pursuing my passion for psychology and turning my dreams into reality. I can’t wait to begin this new chapter of my life and hope to create positive change in my community, whether big or small, just as I was able to at YCIS. ”

Anthony Liu, who studied at YCIS from 2010 to 2025, is heading to Britain for undergraduate studies:

Anthony Liu studied at Yew Chung International School from 2010 to 2025.

Anthony Liu delivered the student address at graduation, confident that his peers would make the world their stage and fuifil their dreams.

“My initial disbelief soon gave way to pride, as the opportunity to study history at the University of Oxford brought my dream of preserving cultural heritage within reach. Amid the congratulations from teachers, family, and friends, I recognised that this achievement marked just the beginning, after my 15-year YCIS journey since I joined at the age of four. There are simply so many stories, precious historical memories which unite communities, countries, and the world together; to me, they are all priceless and increasingly fragile. I hope to use my studies as a stepping stone, further preserving and sharing these stories, forming bonds while anchoring our sense of self amid the waves of technological and cultural change in the modern world.”

Eve Lung, who studied at YCIS from 2009 to 2025, held a YCIS music scholarship for seven years, achieved the highest mark in Hong Kong for Cambridge IGCSE music in 2023, and is now off to the United States:

Eve Lung studied at Yew Chung International School from 2009 to 2025.

Eve Lung demonstrated extraordinary musicai talent at the Hong Kong International Music Education Symposium last year.

“When I received an offer from the Juilliard School with a scholarship, I was both surprised and honoured, knowing how prestigious the school is and how competitive its admission process can be. I am delighted to accept this opportunity and am very excited to have the chance to learn from esteemed faculty in an enriching environment, towards the goal of becoming the best musician I can be. My future ambitions involve pursuing music performance as I wish to share the beauty of music with a wider audience. Using music and the sound of the harp, I aspire to create experiences that leave audiences deeply moved, intimately connected, and profoundly at ease.”