跨越六千英里的教育共鸣！深国预与英国高尔中学签约，携手共育世界英才

｜深国预创校人、院长傅腾霄教授

作为“深圳国际教育的拓荒牛”，傅院长以“半生教书、半生办学”的坚守，在教育领域耕耘半个多世纪：从参与筹建深大师范学院，到深耕国际合作办学，每一步都烙印着对“让中国学子接轨优质英伦教育”的执着，也为深国预奠定了不可替代的英伦教育基因。

｜高尔中学国际部校长Ruth Lewis（右）

 高尔中学中国区事务主任Bo Qu（左）

｜深国预校长助理、人文社科组组长 Jordan Pearson

｜高尔中学国际部校长Ms. Ruth Lewis

｜深国预代表、董事长傅皓先生和

高尔中学国际部校长Ruth Lewis

The modern teaching facilities witnessed along the way, the dynamic yet focused classroom atmosphere, and the campus culture imbued with an international perspective all reflect the educational heritage of this international school with over two decades of history. At the core of this heritage lies the "whole-person education" philosophy that SIFC has always adhered to. Whether it is the spatial planning tailored to students' diverse developmental needs or the curriculum design integrating arts, science and innovation, sports, and other fields, every detail is closely aligned with the educational mission of "cultivating responsible global citizens," allowing the delegation to gain a more genuine and multi-dimensional understanding of SIFC’s educational practices.

Following the campus tour, both parties moved to the conference room for meetings and discussions. During the in-depth exchange between the two institutions, Fu Tengxiao, the founder and president of SIFC, began by reflecting on the school’s original mission, eloquently recounting its profound connection with British education.

As early as 1998, while serving as the Executive Vice Dean of the Teachers College of Shenzhen University, he had already participated in promoting the collaboration between Shenzhen University and Queen's University Belfast to launch the "Queen's Class," creating innovative waves in the field of international education in Guangdong. Driven by a sincere passion for international education, he spearheaded the establishment of SIFC in 2004. This institution, approved by the Education Bureau, not only officially brought "authentic British preparatory education" to Shenzhen but also began enrolling students for master's preparatory programs the following year (2005), fully establishing a preparatory education system spanning from bachelor's to master's degrees.

| Fu Tengxiao, Founding Principal of SIFC

Known as a "pioneer of international education in Shenzhen," Principal Fu has dedicated over half a century to the field of education, embodying a commitment of "half his life teaching, half establishing schools." From participating in the preparation of the Shenzhen University Normal College to deepening international collaborative education, each step reflects his dedication to "enabling Chinese students to access high-quality British education," thereby establishing SIFC's distinctive British educational DNA.

｜Ms. Ruth Lewis (right), Head of International at Gower College Swansea, and
Mr. Bo Qu (left), Director of China Affairs at Gower College Swansea

Following this, representatives from Gower College Swansea shared insights into their own educational strengths. As a top public college in Wales, its mature experience in academic cultivation and holistic education resonates deeply with SIFC's educational philosophy. Both parties engaged in in-depth discussions on "how education can serve as a bridge to transcend cultural boundaries," ultimately converging on a shared vision of "linking diverse cultures through education." This laid a solid conceptual foundation for future collaborations, including curriculum co-development and resource sharing between the two institutions.

The event then proceeded to its core segment—the signing ceremony. The ceremony began with both institutions screening their respective bilingual promotional videos. 

｜Mr. Jordan Pearson, Assistant Principal and Head of Humanities and Social Sciences of SIFC

In these ten-minute visual presentations, SIFC's educational achievements and Gower College Swansea's campus landscape were showcased in turn, offering students and faculty from both schools a clearer understanding of each other. This was followed by a ten-minute representative speech session. Jordan Pearson, Assistant Principal and Head of Humanities and Social Sciences at SIFC, spoke as a faculty representative. He highlighted SIFC’s commitment to "never giving up on any student," its support for innovative teaching methods, and its track record of guiding students to top universities worldwide over the past two decades. He humorously remarked, "Just don’t let our students find out about your esports program, or they might all be rushing to apply for an exchange." His light-hearted tone conveyed both anticipation for the collaboration and the alignment of both institutions in their dedication to the "whole-person education" philosophy. Both schools prioritize not only academic excellence but also the cultivation of character, including integrity, confidence, and respect.

｜Ms. Ruth Lewis, Head of International at Gower College Swansea

Ruth Lewis, stated, "True education goes far beyond academic results and university admissions. It is about broadening horizons and deepening cultural understanding. The reason Gower College has chosen to partner with SIFC is because we share a profound alignment in our educational philosophies. We both believe that the essence of education is to break down boundaries and connect the world. SIFC’s personalized educational philosophy—'treating every student as the only student'—along with its proactive exploration of AI empowerment and interdisciplinary innovation, and its forward-thinking practices in cultivating students’ global competence, have deeply inspired us. As we have discussed together, 'How can education serve as a bridge to transcend cultural boundaries?'—this is not merely a question, but a shared mission we are committed to."

｜Mr. Fu Hao, Representative of SIFC and Chairman of the Board, and
Ms. Ruth Lewis, Head of International at Gower College Swansea

Going forward, the two schools will take this signing as an opportunity to deepen collaboration in dimensions such as student cross-border exchanges, mutual visits between administrative and teaching teams, and joint research on teaching resources and methodologies. Students will have the opportunity to traverse more than six thousand miles of mountains and oceans, personally experiencing the collision of diverse cultures and different learning models, thereby broadening their global horizons through firsthand experience. Teachers, in turn, will deeply integrate into the global education community, breaking through their "skill ceilings" through shared experiences and the exchange of ideas, and exploring high-quality teaching practices better suited to cultivating international talent. Furthermore, the two schools will serve as vital windows for each other to connect with local cultures and extend community influence, enabling the mutual learning and appreciation of different civilizations to occur naturally within educational settings.

As Jordan aptly stated, "Engaging with the unknown is the best way to understand oneself." This educational partnership spanning more than 6,000 miles has not only transformed the two institutions from geographically distant "far neighbors" into like-minded "companions" in educational philosophy but also sets a new benchmark for international education in the Greater Bay Area. It will open fresh, world-oriented perspectives for SIFC students, allowing the core educational goal of "nurturing responsible citizens with a global vision" to take firm root and flourish on the broad platform of cross-cultural collaboration.