In October, during the National Day holiday, the YCYW Seeds of Hope programme partnered with The Expatriate Centre (TEC) and launched a service trip. Fourteen students from YCYW schools in Shanghai visited Linshan Township Central School in Kaihua County, Quzhou.

Over the course of three days, YCYW student volunteers taught young local children how to learn, played games with them, stimulated their confidence and creativity, and enhanced their sense of responsibility.

On 13 November, students from the YCIS Shanghai Puxi (Secondary Section) volunteered for the Digital Bridge Initiative. They set off with their team leader, on a special journey to Linshan Township, Kaihua County, Quzhou. The team built a computer lab at Linshan Township Central School.

Meanwhile, with support from the Seeds of Hope Annual Development Fund, the formerly worn sports ground at the school became vibrant again. This also planted Seeds of Hope in the hearts of these rural children.

On 26 November, a serious fire occurred at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po District, Hong Kong SAR. YCYW quickly took action, by launching a fundraising initiative among YCYW parents, students, faculty, alumni, and friends worldwide. All YCYW campuses responded actively.

All the funds raised through this initiative will be transferred to the "Support Fund for Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po" set up by the Hong Kong SAR Government to ensure their proper use for relief and long-term support.

At the same time, representing YCIS Hong Kong and all teachers and students of YCYW, five student ambassadors from YCIS Hong Kong and their teacher, Ms Colleen, visited the Tai Po Fire Station in Hong Kong SAR with carefully made thank-you cards to express their gratitude to the brave firefighters.

On 13 December, the Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education (YCCECE) Dinosaur Run 2025 kicked off at the Open Day of YCIS Hong Kong. This event was honoured by the presence of Dr Betty Chan Po-king, CEO and School Supervisor of YCYW Education Network, who led the run. She was joined by members of the YCCECE Board, parent representatives, and our wonderful school community, all united in stride for a shared purpose.

While the YCCECE Dinosaur Run traditionally provides scholarships for future early childhood educators, this year’s efforts were dedicated entirely to support families affected by the Tai Po fire.

On 14 June, more than a thousand students, teachers, and community members gathered at the School of Management, Fudan University, Zhengli Campus for TEDxYouth@YCYWShanghai. Under the theme of "DARE TO ASK," the participants expressed their concerns for individuals and society through speeches, art, performances, and exhibitions.

On 28 May, nearly 300 students from YCIS Shanghai Pudong, YCIS Shanghai Puxi, YCIS Shanghai Lingang jointly presented the Domicil 2025 “Summer Overture” concert with the Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra. The concert was far more than a performance to showcase skills; it was an artistic journey that bridged ages and identities, inspired growth, and evoked emotional resonance. 

On 21 and 22 November, YCIS Hong Kong presented the highly anticipated 2026 Annual School Musical—“Annie”, a timeless Broadway musical about a brave and optimistic orphan who brings hope in New York during the bleakest days of the 1930s.

All the performers, musicians, and production crew members were YCIS Hong Kong secondary and primary students. From September 2025, they had rehearsed diligently along with professional artists. The outstanding show provided the students with a professional theatrical experience and memories to last a lifetime.

From July 8 to 26, twenty YCYW students immersed themselves in hands-on learning in Australia. They engaged in various activities to prototype new ideas through an entrepreneurship project. During the trip, the students developed friendships across campuses, stepped out of their comfort zones, and related classroom theories to real-world discoveries.

From November 5 to 10, The 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) was successfully held in Shanghai, and YCYW was once again invited to exhibit in the Hong Kong Trade in Services Pavilion.

YCYW showcased its unique advantages in integrating Chinese and Western education by participating in the CIIE, an international event. In addition, YCYW also developed an important platform for educational exchanges between the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong SAR, as well as between China and the world.

During the exhibition, Madam Xie Dong, Vice Mayor of Shanghai, visited the YCYW booth. Dr Esther Chan, Deputy CEO (K-12 Education) of YCYW Education Network, explained YCYW's history of over 90 years in the field of education, as well as its developments and achievements on the Chinese mainland.

Mr John Lee Ka Chiu, the Chief Executive of Hong Kong SAR, also visited the Hong Kong Services Pavilion and had a discussion with Dr Esther Chan.

In August, YCYW students received the results of their AS/A Levels (Advanced Supplementary Level Programme/Advanced Level Programme).

Notably, the A*-B pass rate was 83 per cent for Chinese Language and Literature, and 70 per cent for Chemistry. The A*-B pass rate in both Physics and Economics exceeded 60 per cent, and more than half of the candidates secured B or higher grades in Mathematics and Further Mathematics.

In the AS examinations, YCYW students delivered equally strong performances in Further Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and Chinese Language and Literature. The A*-B pass rate for Further Mathematics was at an impressive 86 per cent, and the rate for Chemistry was 72 per cent.

The students showed remarkable diversity in their subject choices. The variety of subjects—such as Music, Drama, Digital Media Design, Art & Design, and Psychology—reflected the students' confidence and determination to pursue their personal passions. For example, in A Level Digital Media Design, 38 per cent of students achieved A*-A grades, significantly exceeding the global average of 13.2 per cent for the 2024 Cambridge International A Level examinations.

In August, YCYW students received the results of their June 2025 IGCSE, 37 YCYW students achieved outstanding results of nine A*/A or above, including 16 who attained exceptional grades of ten A*/A or above. Overall, nearly two-thirds of all the grades awarded were A*-B. It is especially worth noting that the inaugural cohort from YWIES Beijing Yizhuang sat the IGCSE Mathematics exam one year early, and all of the students in the cohort achieved an A*/A.

In September, Professor Kerry Lee, President of the Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education (YCCECE) and Chair Professor of Child Development, and Professor Eric Cheng, Vice President (Academic), were recognised in the 2025 rankings released by Stanford University as part of the “World’s Top 2% Most-Cited Scientists”. This prestigious acknowledgement highlights their remarkable international influence and academic achievements in research.

In December, the first wave of success with university applications arrived for the YCYW Class of 2026. Students received 92 acceptances from seven countries and regions, in more than 15 academic disciplines. In addition, fifteen students received interview invitations from the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge, achieving an overall interview rate of 60 percent, markedly surpassing the typical 40 percent rate of other competitive schools.

On 17 October, the YCYW Alumni and Friends Association successfully held its first gathering in Singapore.

During the event, the Singapore Alumni Chapter was officially launched, and its inaugural leadership team was announced.

In November, the first issue of "YCYW Alumni Newsletter" was officially released. This is an exclusive publication created for YCYW alumni around the world. It captures the warmth of the Alma Mater, records the footsteps of alumni, and conveys the power of education and growth.

On 10 October, YCYW campuses worldwide celebrated the annual Founder’s Day, honouring the 93-year legacy and vision of Founder Madam Tsang Chor-hang, as we look forward to the infinite possibilities of education driven by innovation.

2025 also marked the 30th anniversary of YCIS Beijing and the 10th anniversary of YWIES Shanghai Lingang. The two campuses celebrating their anniversaries have demonstrated YCYW's accumulated experience in providing high-quality education.

We look forward to your continued support in 2026.‌