Gilmour Academy

I'm an alum and Gilmour was a wonderful place for me I enjoy my time here as with my sister. I'm a Lancer for life and we want to support Gilmour.

If I were to describe Gilmour, the environment is friendly. The pleasant and welcoming atmosphere makes me feel safe. Gilmour is full of fun, understanding, and a sense of belonging to a big family.

Last year was my first year. I was shy. I didn't have any friends. But the people here are nice and they're inclusive. So it's easy to make friends here.

As a parent, I am deeply satisfied with the school's overall quality of education and nurturing services. All aspects have exceeded expectations, and my child's growth experience at school has been exceptionally positive.
Academically, the school's coursework is scientifically arranged and reasonable, with difficulty levels progressing gradually and a good balance between intensity and relaxation. The school offers a large number of AP system courses, probably more than 20, allowing students to apply for relevant AP courses based on their preferences. Whenever my child encounters academic difficulties, the subject teachers are always available to patiently answer questions, provide detailed guidance, and track learning progress throughout. For the four-year university application planning in high school, the school provides comprehensive professional guidance, from academic planning and background enhancement to institution selection and application counseling. This meticulous and integrated support makes the path to higher education clear and smooth, and we highly value this thoughtful and professional academic and university application service.
In terms of daily life, my child has a fulfilling and happy experience on campus, mostly sharing a dormitory with one other student. The school management is standardized and orderly, with complete and perfect hardware facilities, making daily life extremely convenient. Dormitory management is strict yet caring, ensuring safety and cleanliness. Transportation is convenient; for example, for airport pickups and drop-offs, simply communicating with the dorm supervisor via email in advance ensures everything is arranged properly. Holiday arrangements are human-centered, especially during traditional Chinese festivals, which the school celebrates grandly, ensuring no sense of disconnect. During festivals, children are also organized to go out for meals or to supermarkets, with transportation provided. In short, the sense of happiness in daily life is very strong.
Regarding home-school communication, the school has a very responsible teacher, Ms. Du, who communicates proactively about the child's situation through multiple channels such as WeChat, phone calls, emails, and parent-teacher meetings. Parental inquiries are always quickly addressed, making communication highly efficient and smooth. Dormitory supervisors also send emails to remind parents of upcoming school arrangements. Overall, communication is very open and convenient.
During the application process, the school arranged professional application advisors to assist in reviewing everything. They provided targeted optimization suggestions based on the child's personal characteristics, academic performance, and higher education goals, closely monitoring application deadlines and completely alleviating our worries. The entire application process was orderly, and the school also provided synchronous Q&A sessions and psychological support, making both the child and parents feel completely at ease. A small piece of advice for future applicants to this school: thoroughly understand the school's educational philosophy, curriculum system, and cultivation concepts in advance, carefully organize your strengths, actively cooperate with the school teachers' professional guidance, maintain a calm mindset, and prepare diligently to fully showcase your unique qualities.
The school is a boarding school. Its sports community is very strong, especially ice hockey, with two professional ice hockey rinks. There is also a beautiful professional swimming pool. In short, the school boasts the most comprehensive sports facilities and top-notch amenities, often serving as the home venue for large competitions hosted for other schools. It is highly suitable for children who love sports, as they will always find their favorite activity here.