学术成绩始终是衡量一个学校教学质量与学生能力的直观指标。而在全球范围内，IGCSE考试因其广泛的影响力与严格的评分标准，被视为青少年学术能力的重要“试金石”。 

在本次IGCSE考试在历史最严评分标准之下，全球IGCSE考试成绩同比过去几年普遍大幅度下降，然而惠灵顿杭州校区参加考试的学生仍获得了远超全球平均水平的A*率与A率，还有不少学子获得了多门A*的优异成绩，再次印证了惠灵顿杭州校区在IGCSE教学上的优势地位。 

值得一提的是，全球仅有排名前5%的考试者可以在本次考试中获得 A*，而惠灵顿杭州校区学子的整体A*率则高达40.6%，A*/A率达到了64.8%。 

在IGCSE科学科目最难的三科学考试中，惠灵顿杭州校区学子凭借扎实的知识基础与出色的应用能力，在物理与化学科目中斩获100%A*的好成绩，在难度较高的生物科目上也有90%的学子取得A*。

需要注意的是，这些科目的全球A*率分别仅有25%、29.7%和12%，这充分体现了三科学考试难度之高。 

全球IGCSE平均水平

除此之外，惠灵顿杭州校区学子还在戏剧，中文第二语言，中文为外语等考试中实现了全员 A*/A的佳绩，还有97.3%的学子在IGCSE数学考试中获得了A*/A，这充分体现了学子们在各个不同学科领域的扎实功底。

值得一提的是，IGCSE高阶数学对学生的数学能力和思维能力要求更高，但杭州惠立学校的全体考生都收获了 A*/A的成绩。能够在此科目上获得A*/A的成绩，足以说明我们的学生在数学方面具备了扎实的基础和卓越的问题解决能力。

也许部分家长对IGCSE还有些陌生，这里做一个简单的介绍。 

IGCSE，全称International General Certificate of Secondary Education，相当于国际学生的“英国中考”，是14岁至16岁全球考试中，参与人数最多的课程体系之一，已得到世界各地顶尖大学的广泛认可，也为学生在高中阶段顺利过渡至A Level或者IB课程的学习以及未来进入大学提供了扎实的基础。  

IGCSE证书的认可度极高，只要是说英文的国家地区均会得到承认。中国的国际学校一般会开设1-2年的GCSE课程作为A-Level的衔接课程。IGCSE成绩从高到低，分成A*、A、B、C、D、E、F、G、U几个等级。 

首先，IGCSE的学习利于衔接初高中。初中与高中在学习方式和课程内容上存在显著差异，特别是对于国际高中的学习体系，其中涉及大量的英文学术术语。学生们需要一定的时间来适应国际高中的教学环境。 

在这个转变期，引入为期1-2年的IGCSE课程将极大地帮助学生们从初中过渡到高中学习。此外，IGCSE课程与A-level和IB课程在很多方面内容上是相通的，使其成为A-level或IB课程的理想先修课程——通过IGCSE建立坚实的语言和学科基础，能够让学生们在后续攻读 A-level 或 IB 课程时更加轻松应对。 

IGCSE的选课及成绩还会影响到A-level阶段的选课。不少学校有规定，如果学生在IGCSE时期没有学过某个科目，那么他们在A-level时就不允许选修该科目。

此外，一些学校还要求学生必须在IGCSE取得至少B或C级的成绩，才能在A-level继续学习该科目。这也符合大学招生对于学生在IGCSE和A Level阶段学习的连续性要求，一般大学招生官在录取学生时除了参考学生的A Level成绩外，还会参考学生的IGCSE成绩。 

鉴于此，许多学生在IGCSE时会选学较多的科目以探索自己的兴趣。假如在某科目上取得优异成绩，学生会倾向于在A-level继续深造那个科目，目的是为了在将来获得更高的成绩；反之，如果在IGCSE期间发现某些科目并不适合自己，那么学生可以在A-level的时候规避这些科目。 

最重要的是，IGCSE还能提升学生的大学申请竞争力。IGCSE是衡量申请者学术能力的重要指标之一，所以很多名校都列出相应的IGCSE入学要求，如果是申请牛津、剑桥等英国G5超级精英大学，IGCSE成绩拥有5个以上的A*会更具有竞争力。 

在惠灵顿杭州校区，我们一直致力于为学生提供卓越的教育环境，助力他们在全球范围内取得优异的考试成绩。我们深知学术卓越的重要性，因此不断优化教育模式，提升教学质量，为学生提供更多元化、个性化的学习体验。 

每一份成绩都不是偶然，更非简单的数字堆砌，而是教师的辛勤付出，学生的持之以恒，家长的鼎力支持，还有学校的教育理念这五者之间的高度融合。惠灵顿杭州校区将持续不断地助力学子们追求卓越，为未来找寻更多可能，让我们共同期待他们传来更多的好消息！ 

WCCH pupils surpass 

global standards in IGCSE results

Academic performance stands as a steadfast indicator of the teaching quality and pupils' achievement in a school. The IGCSE exam is a globally recognised benchmark for evaluating the academic capabilities of young adults due to its extensive global influence and rigorous grading criteria. 

WCCH’s strong position in IGCSE teaching is once again confirmed as our pupils have effortlessly surpassed the global average, achieving A* and A grades in their IGCSE exams at an impressive rate. Many of them even attained multiple A*s, most notably amid a global context of significant score drops, highlighting the unprecedented rigour in grading standards applied to this year's IGCSE exams.  

The overall A* rate of our pupils is an impressive 40.6% and an A*/A rate is also high at 64.8%. It is noteworthy that the coveted A* is exclusively awarded to the top 5% of exam-takers worldwide.  

In Triple Science, the most challenging science course, our pupils achieved outstanding exam results with 100% A* in Physics and Chemistry, and 90% A* in the challenging subject of Biology, thanks to their extensive knowledge base and excellent application skills.  Global A* rates for these subjects are 25%, 29.7%, and 12%, respectively, highlighting the difficulty of the Triple Science exams. 

IGCSE global average

In addition, our pupils achieved 100% A*/A in drama, Chinese as a second language, Chinese as a foreign language, and 97.3% of pupils in the IGCSE mathematics examination obtained A*/A, which fully reflects the pupils' solid foundation in various subject areas.

IGCSE Additional mathematics demands higher mathematical and thinking abilities from pupils, and at HSH, all candidates achieved A*/A results. Attaining an A*/A in this subject is a testament to our pupils' solid foundation in mathematics and excellent problem-solving skills. 

Here is a brief introduction to the IGCSE exam for some parents who might not be familiar with the qualification.  

IGCSE is the abbreviation of the International General Certificate of Secondary Education. It holds distinction as one of the world’s most sought-after international qualifications. It is taken by the largest cohort of 14 to 16-year-olds and is widely recognised by top universities and colleges worldwide. It equips pupils with a solid foundation for a smooth transition to A Level or IB programmes in senior school and for entering universities in the future.  

The IGCSE certificate is highly recognised and accepted in all English-speaking countries ad across the globe generally. International schools in China usually offer one to two years of IGCSE courses as a pathway to A Level courses. IGCSE grades range from U, G, F, E, D, C, B, A, to A*, with A* being the highest. 

IGCSE bridges the gap between middle school and senior school, where there are significant differences in learning approach and course content, particularly in international senior schools where a huge amount of academic vocabulary in English is introduced. It takes time for pupils to adapt to the teaching environment of international senior schools. 

Introducing a one to two year IGCSE course during this transitional period greatly assists pupils in moving from middle school to senior school learning. Additionally, the content of the IGCSE curriculum is compatible with that of A Level or IB courses, rendering it an ideal preparatory course for both. Pupils can establish a solid language and subject foundation through IGCSE course learning, preparing them to embrace the following A Level or IB courses through learning with confidence. 

Pupils' IGCSE course selection and grades also affect their A Level course selection. Many schools mandate that by not taking certain subjects during IGCSE, pupils will not be allowed to study those subjects during A Levels. Some schools set A Level subject entry requirements of achieving at least a B or C grade during IGCSE. All these reflect the university admissions' requirement for continuity in education during both IGCSE and A Level stages. University admissions officers usually consider a pupil’s IGCSE grades as well as their A Level grades when making enrolment decisions. 

Therefore, many pupils are inclined to take more subjects in IGCSE to explore their interests. If they perform well in a certain subject, they may choose to continue studying it at A Level to achieve higher grades in the future. However, if they discover during IGCSE that certain subjects are not suitable for them, they can avoid them in A Levels. 

Most importantly, IGCSE can also increase one's competitiveness in university applications. IGCSE is one of the vital indicators to measure the academic ability of applicants, hence many top universities have entry requirements for IGCSE as well. Having five or more A*s in IGCSE will make one more competitive in applying for G5 universities in the UK such as Oxford and Cambridge. 

At Wellington College Hangzhou, we are committed to providing an excellent educational environment and supporting pupils to achieve outstanding exam results on a global scale. We understand the importance of academic excellence and continuously optimise our educational mode to improve the teaching quality and offer pupils a more diversified and personalised learning experience. 

Every achievement of ours is a result of purposeful efforts, not by accident or by measuring numbers, but by a strong combination of teachers' dedication, pupils' perseverance, parents' support and the school's educational ethos. Wellington College Hangzhou will continue to help pupils pursue excellence and explore their potential. Let us look forward to more remarkable achievements from our pupils in the future.