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What a Year l The Graduating Class of 2025

13 Jun 2025

What a remarkable year it has been for our Year 13 leavers. Our pupils have received an impressive 130 university offers, including 15 from the UK's prestigious G5 universities, 5 from the US News Top 30 institutions, and 12 from Hong Kong's top five universities. Notably, 31% of our pupils secured offers from G5 universities41% gained admission to QS Top 20 institutions, 72% gained admission to QS TOP 50 universities and 85% were accepted by QS Top 100 universities worldwide. 

 

 

Our pupils have earned places at some of the world's most renowned institutions, including the University of Cambridge, Imperial College London, University College London, King's College London, the University of Edinburgh, the University of Manchester, the University of Hong Kong, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Emory University, New York University, the University of Toronto and the University of the Arts London. Particularly noteworthy achievements include three unconditional offers from the University of Hong Kong, Monash University and Kingston University, along with three full scholarships awarded by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (two) and the University of Iowa. 

 

We are especially pleased that Wellingtonians will pursue an exceptionally diverse range of degree subjects - a testament to the broad, holistic education and excellent teaching they have received at school. Our pupils will be going on to the next phase of their education to study subjects as diverse as Neuroscience, Medical Genetics, Mathematics, Social Policy and Economics, Interior Design, Chinese Medicine, Fine Art, Psychology and Astrophysics.  

 

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The remarkable breadth and quality of these university offers, reflect the dedication and perseverance of our pupils, parents, teachers and university counsellors at Wellington College Tianjin. Each Year 13 pupil has benefited from a tailored support programme throughout the application process, carefully designed to meet individual needs and ensure access to their best-fit university destinations. 

 

 

 

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The graduation ceremony, held on 6 June in the Seldon Theatre, was graced by the presence of Mr Julian Jeffrey, Wellington China's Chief Executive Master, who delivered inspiring words to the Class of 2025. 

 

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The ceremony featured moving musical performances alongside speeches and the presentation of graduation certificates. Andy, Lucien and their jazz band delivered a captivating rendition of 'Remember the Time', while Ada and Jack performed 'Through the Night' with great artistry. 

 

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Following formal proceedings, guests gathered outdoors for further entertainment by our Wellatonics ensemble and other performances. Beneath sunny skies, graduates, staff and families enjoyed refreshments while reminiscing about their Wellington journey. The celebration culminated with Head of College Masa, accompanied by Deputy Heads William and Lydia, cutting a magnificent cake - a fitting conclusion to this special occasion. 

 

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From the Master

 

As you prepare to step into the wider world, I won’t wish you smooth sailing or instant success. Instead, I hope that when challenges come, you will: 

 

Have the courage to step out of your comfort zone and take that first step. 

 

Hold on to hope and never give up.

 

Remember that you are never fighting alone, we will always walk beside you. 

 

My dear Class of 2025! Facing the future and its challenges—what can you do, and what can we do?  What you can do is believe in yourself. What we can do is believe in you.  Be You. Be More! 

 

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We wish all our graduates happiness and success as they embark on their unique paths. Remember: Once a Wellingtonian, always a Wellingtonian.

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