Every educational institution requires a vision to guide its actions, and SCIE is no exception. Our goal has been to find the correct blend of educational experiences for our students, both inside and outside the classroom; to maintain high standards of academic success, while at the same time providing our students with the space they need to develop their own individual interests and plot their own course for the future; to find the correct balance between the discipline of a Chinese education and the freedom of a Western one. In addition, we hope that these things can be accomplished in an atmosphere of shared respect which allows everyone, staff and students, to enjoy the time which they spend associated with the College.

Now in my tenth year at SCIE, I feel that we are approaching our goal ever more closely. Year on year, SCIE students achieve outstanding results and find places at excellent universities, but I believe that for most of our students, and the alumni who return to visit us, it is the welcoming atmosphere of the College and the lasting friendships which were forged within it, which create their abiding memories of their time here.

Becoming part of this success story is not easy and for a student to make the most of his or her time at SCIE requires a commitment not only to study hard but to the take the time to pursue other interests. We look forward to welcoming such students in the future.