CIC Education Program
St. Mary’s -Chengdu
A College Board-authorized Sino–U.S. program at Chengdu Shude High School for students seeking multiple routes after junior high.
Project overview / Chengdu
About the program.
The Sino–U.S. cooperation program is authorized by the College Board. It offers junior high graduates multiple routes into further study, develops English communication in a bilingual learning environment and supports students preparing for universities in China and abroad.
- Program authorization
- The College Board
- Learning environment
- Bilingual instruction
- Local school history
- More than 90 years
The partnership
Built through collaboration.
Chengdu Shude High School
Founded more than 90 years ago, Chengdu Shude High School is one of Sichuan’s first national model high schools. Over the decades, it has educated tens of thousands of graduates, including prominent figures in science, culture, public service and business.
Under the school’s unified management and guidance, the international department has developed established systems for curriculum, student development and activities. Its stated mission is to educate globally capable contributors to China’s future.
Program detail
A licensed curriculum within an established school
The St. Mary’s program at Chengdu Shude High School combines bilingual academic learning with U.S. curriculum resources. The 2026 brochure places it within CIC’s Licensing Program group.
Under this model, the local school leads daily operations and teaching, with curriculum resources and academic review from CIC. U.S. diploma eligibility is governed by the participating school’s graduation and program requirements.
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A closer look at the school.
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