The British Council has recently released the 2025–2026 IELTS Test-taker Performance Report for Chinese Mainland. According to the report, SCIE’s academic IELTS test-takers achieved an average overall score in the 7.0 band, continuing to rank among the top tier of secondary schools in mainland China.
According to the report, the average overall IELTS score for academic test-takers in the secondary school category in Chinese Mainland was 5.8 in 2025–2026, while that for postgraduate test-takers was 6.3. By comparison, SCIE’s academic IELTS test-takers achieved an average overall score of 7.0, outperforming not only the secondary school average but also the postgraduate average.
English as a Bridge to a Wider World
English is more than a tool for acquiring knowledge. It is also essential for expressing ideas, engaging in international communication and collaborating across cultures.
SCIE’s teachers come from all over the world, with international teachers making up over 70% of the faculty. Apart from Chinese language classes, all other lessons are delivered entirely in English. This means that what SCIE students gain is not only language proficiency, but also the habit of thinking from an international perspective.
Beyond the classroom, English is also used in teacher-student interactions, group collaboration and various campus activities. Through reading, thinking, discussion and expression, students continue to strengthen their ability to use English in practice.
Developing Language Skills Through Practice
IELTS assesses English proficiency across four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing, with a focus on candidates’ ability to communicate and use the language effectively.
For SCIE students, strong English proficiency provides a solid foundation for university-level study and international communication. Having learned alongside teachers from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, students become familiar with a variety of accents and perspectives, enabling them to approach academic discussions, adapt to new environments and navigate university life with greater confidence.
SCIE remains committed to developing students’ overall English proficiency, helping them strengthen their language skills through learning and practice and preparing them for future university studies and international communication.
