Student Competitions Achievements

Exceptional Achievements in Student Competitions

From the World Scholar's Cup to the International Economics Olympiad, from the AMC Mathematics Competitions to the UK Chemistry Olympiad, from global champions in Chinese writing to first prizes in the international STEAM programme Future City...

Over the past academic year, students from ISA Liwan Secondary School (International) have achieved remarkable success across a wide range of disciplines, including mathematics, science, economics and business, languages and humanities, arts, and innovation. Their outstanding performances in prestigious international and national competitions reflect both academic excellence and the breadth of their talents.

Reaching New Academic Heights

Reaching New Academic Heights

Mathematics and science lie at the heart of international education and remain among the most highly valued academic disciplines by the world's leading universities.

Throughout the past year, ISA Liwan students distinguished themselves in internationally renowned competitions, including the AMC Mathematics Competitions, the Intermediate Mathematical Challenge (IMC), the Senior Mathematical Challenge (SMC), the Gauss Mathematics Contest, and Math Kangaroo. Highlights include:

Physics

Equally impressive achievements were made across the sciences, where students continued to excel in physics, chemistry and biology through a series of internationally recognised competitions.

Physics：Students achieved outstanding results in multiple prestigious physics competitions, including

In chemistry, students demonstrated exceptional academic strength by achieving:

Biology：Students likewise delivered excellent performances in biology, earning:

These achievements are far more than competition results. They demonstrate students' strong disciplinary knowledge, analytical thinking, logical reasoning and scientific enquiry skills, while reflecting their readiness to tackle increasingly complex academic challenges with confidence.

Economics and Business

Developing Future Global Leaders

As globalisation continues to reshape the world, economic literacy and business acumen have become essential competencies for future leaders.

Over the past year, students from ISA Liwan Secondary School (International) demonstrated exceptional analytical thinking and academic insight in prestigious competitions, including the International Economics Olympiad (IEO), the National Economics Challenge (NEC) and the MU Oxbridge Economics Paper Challenge.

Their achievements include:

A further highlight came from the 2026 John Locke Institute Essay Competition, where two Grade 9 students successfully reached the Shortlist.

This year's competition attracted 100,027 submissions from participants across 183 countries and regions, with only 17.5% progressing to the Shortlist stage. Standing out among such an exceptionally competitive international field, our students demonstrated outstanding academic research skills, rigorous logical reasoning and impressive academic writing ability.

From economic theory and policy analysis to business case studies and independent research, students have continuously transformed classroom learning into the ability to analyse real-world issues, showcasing academic depth, innovative thinking and a truly global outlook.

Languages, Humanities and the Arts

Empowering Students to Express, Connect and Inspire

Language is more than a means of communication—it is a powerful vehicle for critical thinking, cultural understanding and global engagement.

Throughout the past year, students from ISA Liwan Secondary School (International) achieved outstanding success in the World Scholar's Cup, the Hippo English Olympiad, the International Chinese Language Festival, and the International Youth Chinese Writing Competition. Highlights include:

• At the World Scholar's Cup Guangzhou Regional Round, students earned 2 trophies, 22 Gold Medals and 25 Silver Medals, with three teams advancing to the Global Round.
• At the International Chinese Language Festival, all three participating students received awards, including two Championships and one Third Prize in Chinese writing.
• At the International Youth Chinese Writing Competition, all five participating students received awards, including one Global Champion, two Global Third Prizes, one National Third Prize, and one National Merit Award.

Students also demonstrated remarkable creativity and artistic excellence in both international and national arts competitions.

• At the Louvre International Art Exhibition – Eiffel Tower Award, students received 1 Gold Award and 2 Silver Awards.
• ·At the 18th Colourful China Youth Arts Festival, students won 1 Grand Prize and 1 Third Prize.

From English communication and Chinese creative writing to artistic expression, intercultural understanding and critical thinking, our students continue to broaden their intellectual horizons while confidently sharing Chinese culture and creativity with the world.

Innovation and STEAM

The true value of learning lies not only in acquiring knowledge, but also in applying it to create meaningful solutions.

In the internationally renowned Future City programme, which has inspired young innovators for more than three decades, students conducted interdisciplinary research centred on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

By integrating science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics (STEAM), student teams achieved both the National Overall First Prize in the Summer Showcase and the National Overall Third Prize in the Winter Showcase.

Here, learning extends far beyond the classroom. Knowledge becomes a powerful tool for solving real-world challenges, driving innovation and shaping a better future.