Tsinghua University High School

What Tsinghua University High School does

Tsinghua University High School (THUHS) is a private secondary education institution founded in 1915 in Beijing's Haidian District, directly affiliated with Tsinghua University — one of China's most prestigious universities. The school serves junior-high (grades 7-9) and senior-high (grades 10-12) students through a competitive admission process, offering a curriculum that follows the Chinese national framework alongside specialized programs in arts, sports, and advanced academics (CAP — China Advanced Program). Revenue is generated primarily through recurring tuition across these programs, including an International Division serving expatriate families.

The institution's core differentiator is its institutional affiliation with Tsinghua University, which provides direct pipeline access to elite tertiary education — over 2,204 graduates have been admitted to Tsinghua and Peking Universities since 1983. The school operates an ecosystem that extends beyond the main campus through a consortium of nearly 30 affiliated schools within and beyond Beijing (including Yongfeng, Chaoyang, International-Chaoyang, Fengtai, Xi'an, and Shaanxi branches), plus international exchange partnerships across Canada, the United States, Germany, Finland, and Macau.

Technology deployment is limited; the school references an AI Future Classroom, a Newton Flight Academy aviation simulation facility, and a MOOC online learning platform, but no proprietary AI models or deep technology stack are disclosed. Operational excellence is evidenced by 14+ nationally recognized special-grade teachers, 13 boys' and 6 girls' national basketball championships, multiple international olympiad medals, and a Hollywood Angel Cup Gold Medal won by the Jinfan Chinese Orchestra. The current leadership team, installed in July 2022, comprises Principal Fang Yan and Party Secretary Cao Haixiang, supported by six Vice Principals.

Name

Tsinghua University High School

Legal name

Tsinghua University High School

Website

https://en.qhfz.edu.cn

Company type

Private

Founded year

1915

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tsinghua University High School is a Beijing-based private secondary institution founded in 1915 and affiliated with Tsinghua University. It serves Chinese and expatriate students in grades 7-12 through specialized academic, arts, and sports programs, with direct university admission pipelines to Tsinghua and Peking Universities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Secondary School Exchange Programs (Academic Year/Semester) (EDAIAHAB), University-Led Summer/Winter Schools (Credit/Non-Credit) (EDAIAIAA), Subject-Specific Short Courses & Academies (e.g., STEM, Business, Arts) (EDAIAIAC)

Keywords

• Secondary education services
• K-12 education
• University preparatory programs
• International student exchange
• Specialized arts education

Headquarters

HQ city

Beijing

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Educational Services: Revenue from tuition fees for enrolled students across regular academic programs, international division, and specialized programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Tsinghua University High School delivers comprehensive secondary education for students in grades 7-12, offering a national curriculum alongside specialized programs in arts, sports, and advanced academics (CAP). The school also operates an International Division, MOOC online learning platform, and summer/winter exchange programs with international partner schools, all designed to prepare students for top-tier university admissions in China and abroad.

Product overview

Tsinghua University High School offers a comprehensive educational portfolio centered on its core Curriculum, supplemented by specialized programs including the Art-specialised Program, Sports-specialised Program, CAP (China Advanced Program), and MOOC online learning platform. The school supports student development through various organizations including the Jinfan Chinese Orchestra, Office of Science & Technology, Student Union, and Club Events. International education services are provided through the International Division and seasonal Exchange Programs (Summer and Winter).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Curriculum
• Art-specialised Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2,204 graduates admitted to Tsinghua University and Peking University since 1983
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Queen Margaret's School (Canada)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 March 2026Sister school relationship with Canadian institution. Third interaction since signing sister-school agreement in May 2024. 10-day in-depth exchange programs including homestay experiences, cultural activities, and classroom observations.
• China Center for International People-to-People Exchange (CCIPE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 October 2025CCIPE organized The China-U.S. Youth Basketball Invitational and People-to-People Exchange Camp with first stop at THUHS featuring Utah Preparatory Academy delegation.
• Utah Preparatory Academy (USA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 October 2025American basketball academy participated in China-U.S. Youth Basketball Invitational hosted at THUHS. President Kyle Spencer led delegation for cultural and sports exchange.
• Qiuzhen College of Tsinghua UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 April 2025Joint International Top-Tier Talent Cultivation Program with Tsinghua International School and Qiuzhen College for advanced student development.
• Finland Education PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 October 2024First China-Finland Education Work Exchange Meeting held to explore educational collaboration opportunities.
• Kao Yip Middle School (Macau)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 October 2024Macau school delegation visit to THUHS for educational exchange and cultural activities.
• Schule Schloss Salem (Germany)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 October 2024German school delegation visited THUHS for international education exchange.
• Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation on science research platform for extra-talented students. Joint Office of Science & Technology provides advanced research opportunities.
• Schwarzschild College at Tsinghua UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTHUHS students visit Schwarzschild College as part of international exchange programs, providing access to Tsinghua University's graduate-level resources.
• China Next Generation Education FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint 'Micro Public Welfare Flying Dream' supported teaching program providing educational assistance to schools in underdeveloped regions since 2014.
• Tseng Hin Pei Charity Fund LimitedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable foundation supporting volunteer teaching activities in Yunnan Province and other underdeveloped regions.
• Beijing Sport UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation in sports programs including rowing club establishment and professional sports training, with approximately 20 professional student sports clubs.
• Saddlebrook Tennis AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational tennis coaching partnership with professional academy for International Tennis Academy program at THUHS International-Chaoyang.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Hangzhou Number Two High School: Top-tier Zhejiang province high school with comparable elite status regionally; competes in same admissions market for Tsinghua/Peking placements but in a different geography.
• Nanjing Foreign Language School: Premier Jiangsu province high school with strong international program and elite university placement, comparable in quality but serving a different regional market than THUHS.

Direct peers

• The Experimental High School Attached to Beijing Normal University: Affiliated with Beijing Normal University, this is a top-tier K-12 institution with comparable elite positioning and similar university-prep outcomes in Beijing.
• The High School Affiliated to Renmin University of China: Top-tier private/public Chinese high school directly affiliated with Renmin University, competing with THUHS for elite Beijing students seeking university-prep excellence and Tsinghua/Peking admissions.
• The High School Affiliated to Peking University: Directly affiliated with Peking University, making it a parallel peer to THUHS (Tsinghua-affiliated). Both compete for same elite Beijing student pool and similar university-prep outcomes.
• Beijing Haidian Foreign Language Experimental School: Beijing-based K-12 institution focused on both Chinese and international curriculum pathways, competing directly with THUHS's international division programs.
• Shanghai High School: Often considered China's #1 high school, with parallel elite positioning and similar Tsinghua/Peking placement outcomes. A benchmark peer in the elite K-12 space.
• Beijing National Day School: One of Beijing's most prestigious K-12 schools with overlapping admissions competition in Haidian District; shares similar positioning as elite, university-prep-focused institution.
• Beijing 101 Middle School: Renowned Beijing K-12 institution with comparable university-prep outcomes and academic competition performance, often competing with THUHS for top students.

Emerging players

• Tsinghua International School (THIS): Affiliated international school within the Tsinghua University ecosystem, serving as a complementary international-curriculum peer to THUHS's International Division.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/tsinghua-university-high-school

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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