Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

2026-08-04

From Tianjin to Shanghai, Hangzhou and Nantong, Wellington College Education (China) schools have now all held their graduation ceremonies—proud occasions for pupils, families and staff across our community.

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To the Class of 2026: as you move on from Wellington College Education (China), you’ll be setting out for every corner of the world. I hope you travel far yet never lose sight of who you are. I also hope you achieve great things, while holding on to kindness, understanding others and embracing cultures different from your own.

— Joy Qiao

Chair of Wellington College Education (China)

Nantong

First Cohort, First Milestone

As the newest member of the Wellington College Education (China) family, Hiba Academy Nantong marked a truly historic moment as it celebrated its very first cohort of graduates. Their results are impressive: 87.5% of applicants received offers from QS World’s Top 20 universities, a powerful reflection of both pupil ambition and the school’s rapid growth.

150+

graduates

A Record Year

Across Wellington College Education (China), this year’s graduating cohort totals more than 150 pupils—our highest number to date. It is more than a statistic; it speaks to a flourishing, expanding community and a growing legacy across our family of schools.

32%

in QS Top 10

Raising the Bar

This year, 32% of graduates secured offers from QS Top 10 universities, 8% higher than last year. Behind that headline figure lies years of steady endeavour: intellectual curiosity in the classroom, resilience through challenge and the steadfast support of our teachers and families. For detailed offer results, please click the link: Up 8%: A Record Year for University Offers Across the Group.

Diversity

Many Journeys

One Community

The Class of 2026 is defined by diversity in the fullest sense. Pupils come from a wide range of nationalities and cultural backgrounds, and they are heading to universities across Europe, North America, Asia, Oceania and beyond. Meanwhile, many pupils in this year’s graduating cohort also chose to apply to universities in China, successfully securing offers from leading institutions such as the University of Hong Kong, Peking University, Tsinghua University, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Fudan University and Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Their chosen subjects are just as varied, spanning literature, science, mathematics and arts. Together, these pathways reflect a generation unafraid to explore, to specialise and to contribute in new ways.

Over the summer holiday, we will be sharing a series of videos featuring outstanding graduates on the Wellington College Education (China) official WeChat Channel, Rednote and other social media platforms. Please stay tuned!

Connect

Once a Wellingtonian

Always a Wellingtonian

Graduation is not simply an ending; it is a turning point. Across Tianjin, Shanghai, Hangzhou and Nantong, the ceremonies marked the moment pupils stepped forward not only as graduates but as Old Wellingtonians. The Wellington journey is a continuous one, and the bonds formed here—across schools, campuses and year groups—endure well beyond the final day. Once a Wellingtonian, always a Wellingtonian.

To the Class of 2026

Congratulations! May you carry with you the confidence you have earned, the values you have lived and the friendships you have built. Wherever you go next—across countries, disciplines and new communities—may you continue to learn, to connect and to lead change.