This August, a group of SUIS Pudong middle school students set out on an exciting journey of learning, challenge, and growth—the regional round of the World Scholar’s Cup, held in Shenzhen from August 7 to 13.
Led by Mr. Josh Antonio, our students joined nearly 1,100 junior participants, forming over 350 teams across two divisions. They embraced a week full of academic intensity and international camaraderie.Throughout the competition, they took part in four signature events:

  • Team Debate – where they battled ideas in fast-paced argumentation;
  • Collaborative Writing – blending creativity and structure with their teammates;
  • Scholar’s Challenge – testing their knowledge across six global subjects;
  • Scholar’s Bowl – a buzzer-style quiz requiring teamwork and quick thinking.

It was a packed schedule, but our students tackled each challenge with energy and enthusiasm.

 

 

More Than Just a Competition
One especially uplifting moment came during the opening ceremony—Our student Young Kuai was selected as the flag bearer for Team China.Carrying the national flag with pride, he walked tall through the crowd and onto the stage, capturing the attention of the entire venue.

It was not only a recognition of his individual achievement, but also a reflection of the confidence and presence SUIS Pudong students bring to the global stage.

Beyond scores and rankings, the World Scholar’s Cup was about exploration and self-discovery.Students made new friends, traded pins and stickers, shared laughs over tricky questions, and most importantly—found their voices.

For many, it was their first time debating on an international stage. Others surprised themselves in writing or during the high-stakes Scholar’s Bowl. Together, they learned that academic achievement is not just about getting things right—but about learning how to think, connect, and grow.

 

 

Outstanding Results & A Ticket to Yale
We are thrilled to share that all our teams qualified for the Tournament of Champions at Yale University, to be held this November.In addition to this milestone, our students also brought home remarkable individual and team awards:

Tiffany Antonio – Top 1% of Individual Debaters (Trophy Winner)

Willis Qian – Top 5% of Individual Debaters

Angela Guo & Tiffany Antonio – Top 10% in Writing

Allan Qu & Dora Li – Top 15% in Writing

Olivia, Angela & Yumi – Top 15% in Team Writing

Young Kuai – Top 5% Overall Scholar (Younger Junior Division)

These achievements reflect not only academic excellence, but the courage to take on challenges and the joy of continuous growth.

 

 
Learning to Dream Bigger
The World Scholar’s Cup opened doors—not just to the world, but to students’ own sense of possibility.Whether it was a new friendship, a breakthrough moment on stage, or simply the pride of stepping out of one’s comfort zone—this experience will stay with them, long after the medals are packed away.