Cogdel School Chengdu is proud to announce that our 2026 graduating class has received offers from all five UK G5 super-elite universities: the University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, Imperial College London, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), and University College London (UCL).
G5 Offers by Institution
- University of Cambridge: Natural Sciences, Engineering
- University of Oxford: Chemistry, Philosophy, Politics & Economics (PPE)
- Imperial College London: Physics, Computing, Biomedical Engineering
- London School of Economics (LSE): Economics, International Relations
- University College London (UCL): Architecture, Law, Psychology, Engineering
Admissions Counselor's Perspective
"G5 universities receive tens of thousands of applications each year. What makes Cogdel students stand out is not just their A-Level results — it's the genuine intellectual curiosity and independent thinking that our 8-Dimension framework cultivates. When our students write personal statements or sit for interviews, they're not reciting a rehearsed script. They're discussing ideas they genuinely care about, developed through years of inquiry-based learning." — Liz Li, Head of University Guidance (University of Nottingham MA Education, British Council certified)
The Cogdel University Admissions Advantage
Our A-Level program, offering 21 subject options with completely free course selection across arts, sciences, and creative disciplines, gives students the depth and breadth that top UK universities look for. Combined with: (1) dedicated UCAS guidance from British Council-certified admissions counselors, (2) a 1+N mentor system that includes a university guidance mentor from Grade 9, and (3) the unique 8-Dimension Competency Portfolio that provides rich material for personal statements — Cogdel students are exceptionally well-prepared for competitive applications.
The university guidance process at Cogdel begins in Grade 6 with career exploration, not in Grade 12 as a last-minute scramble. By the time students apply, they have years of documented growth, project work, competition experience, and self-awareness to draw upon.
Congratulations to all students who have received G5 offers. Your hard work, intellectual courage, and willingness to think differently have been recognized by the world's most selective universities.