About Us

OUR MISSION Our mission is to nurture future generations to be self-aware and deeply familiar with one’s own language, history, and culture on the one hand, whilst also being ethical, tolerant, engaged and truly connected global contributors on the other. The belief in the centrality of education to nurture responsible, engaged future generations and in the importance of the balance of self-awareness and connection with the wider world has been our compass for the last decade. It has encouraged us to not only continuously work to optimize our academic offering accordingly, but also to build relationships of trust with families, educators, and partner schools around the world that we hope to continue growing over the decades to come.

Our guiding principles At Elite K12 Education, we are dedicated to cultivating a harmonious balance between global perspectives and local values. Our educational philosophy is anchored in three foundational principles that guide every initiative we undertake:

Balance between global and local

Academic Excellence

Service Excellence

We are committed to exploring cutting-edge educational models that blend plurilingual learning with cultural fluency. Our goal is to empower students with the capability to navigate across cultural boundaries effortlessly while staying true to their own cultural roots.

Academic excellence is at the heart of the Elite K12 Education ethos. We strive for nothing less than the highest educational standards, ensuring our students are well-equipped for intellectual challenges. By engaging with a rigorous curriculum that includes intrnational qualifications like iGCSEs, A-levels, and AP courses on the one hand, with the strength of Chinese mathematical teaching, Mandarin learning, Singaporean teaching methodologies, and exceptional educators from all around the world, our students are poised to excel in the world’s most prestigious universities and a truly multicultural life beyond.

Across our schools, service excellence is a holistic commitment that extends to every member of our community—students, staff, and families alike. We prioritize a supportive and responsive environment where every interaction is guided by understanding and respect. Our dedicated staff ensures that educational and operational needs are met with efficiency and care, reflecting our dedication to the well-being and success of our families. By maintaining high operational standards and attentive customer care, we foster an atmosphere where students can flourish academically and personally, and families can feel secure in the knowledge that they are part of a community that values their participation and satisfaction.

Our Core Values Drawing inspiration from the Chinese Classics, Elite K12 Education has been founded upon the enduring principles of ‘Wisdom,’ ‘Empathy,’ and ‘Courage.’

These values shape our educational landscape and guide our students towards personal and academic fulfilment.

Foundational Wisdom

As Aristotle taught, “knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.” At Elite K12 Education, we define wisdom not merely through intellect but through self-awareness and the capacity to adapt to an ever-changing world. Our education nurtures inner wisdom, enabling students to understand themselves and realize their potential.

Empathy in Action

Empathy is the heart of kindness, and at Elite K12 Education, we believe in cultivating a culture of understanding and compassion. By valuing inner virtues over external judgments, we foster a community where sincerity, warmth, and gratitude prevail, empowering our students to approach life’s challenges with love and belief.

Courage to Lead

Courage stems from a deep sense of purpose. At Elite K12 Education, we encourage students to explore and commit to their passions, to seek and take on responsibility, to develop resilience in the face of obstacles, and to strive for excellence with grit and determination. It’s all about inspiring them to live a life of meaning and to be the change they wish to see in the world.

Our history The Elite K12 Education group was started in 2013, with the vision to develop a first-of-its-kind educational model for the 21st century, focused on striking the balance between local culture and global citizenship. Our first school opened in 2014 in Ningbo, China. From a single small campus we have now grown into a diversified education group enrolling more than 10,000 students across Asia. Our mission, principles and values have, however, remained the same, and they will continue to guide us into decades to come.

Elite K12 Education Group was officially founded

First HD Ningbo School campus opened in Haishu District, Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province

Second HD Ningbo School campus was put in use in Yinzhou District, Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province

HD Shanghai School officially opened in Songjiang District, Shanghai City

HD Beijing School officially opened

Elite K12 education investded in a subsidary education platform, which to date has enrolled 2000+ students across the Middle East region

HD Qingdao School officially opened in Qingdao, Shandong Province

100% of the first cohort of graduates from HD Ningbo School received offers from QS Top50 universities

Rhode Island School Of Design (RISD) inked partnership with HD Shanghai School to present the Summer Teen Art Institute

In partnership with Downe House and Tonbridge, Scientia Academy, which is affiliated to Elite K12 Education, started the Virtual School Program open to all HD students

Opening of Elite K12 Education’s overseas office in Singapore

HT Nanjing Impact Academy officially opened in Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province

Official launch of the first RISD Summer Teen Art Institute program at HD Shanghai School

The pilot US Pathway Program officially kicked off at HD Ningbo School

10th Anniversary of the founding of Elite K12 Education and HD Ningbo School

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Founding Principal of Beijing E-Town Experimental Primary School
Chief Editor of China’s leading education magazine Contemporary Educator