About Principal Amy Lu
B.Eng. in Aerospace Engineering, Tsinghua University; MBA, CEIBS. Studied in Anren Ancient Town 20 years ago. Now dedicating the next 30 years to cultivating at least 3,000 leaders who walk the world with pride. From technology investor to educator, designing the school around three education pain points, infusing engineering logic and investment thinking into educational management.
School Selection (4 Articles)
5 Core Indicators That Matter More Than Reputation When Choosing an International School
Low student-teacher ratio, personalised development, faculty internationalisation, admissions pathway alignment, and whole-person development -- five hard indicators to help parents make rational choices.
International School Fees of One to Two Million -- Is It Worth It?
What you buy is not certificates, but three things: time optimisation, long-term abilities, and family relationship savings. Value is a question of fit, not absolute price.
Three Key Questions to Ask Before Switching to International Education
What is the nature of your child's pain? What kind of learner is your child? Is the family ready?
Gaokao or Study Abroad? No Path Is More "Advanced" Than Another
What truly determines your direction is not which path you choose, but which path suits you.
Teaching & Curriculum (9 Articles)
In the AI Era, What Abilities Can Your Child Truly Keep?
Judgement, empathy, and responsibility -- at Cogdel, we give children what AI cannot take away.
The Essence of Education Is Seeing Every Child
Our school's core principle: serve students and keep our eyes on them.
Cultivating Leaders Who Walk the World with Pride
Twenty years ago I studied here. Now, I am dedicating the next 30 years to cultivating at least 3,000 leaders who walk the world with pride.
From Tsinghua to Cogdel: A Principal's 30-Year Education Dream
From Tsinghua University to technology investor to international school principal -- a story about an original calling in education.
True Passion Grows Through Safe Trial and Error
Let children try more, create safe environments, and connect learning with the real world.
The Investors' Classroom: Not Teaching Children to Trade Stocks, But to Understand the World's Underlying Logic
From "only chasing buzzwords" to "actively questioning the essence."
English Is a Tool, Not a Subject
For international school students, multilingual ability should be a natural expectation.
Five Core Competencies for "Leader-Level" Children
Critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, communication, and citizenship.
Starting University Planning in Grade 6 -- Too Early?
In the "doing," children discover what they love, what they are good at, and what the world needs.
Student Growth (8 Articles)
On Device Management, We Let Students and Parents Debate -- The Results Were Surprising
Should students use phones at school? A formal debate between students and parents yielded unexpected insights.
"Principal, I Want to Sell Smoothies at School" -- A Grade 7 Girl's Entrepreneurial Dream
A story about entrepreneurial spirit and educational support.
Does Your Child Need Constant Nagging to Study? Three Steps to Activate Intrinsic Motivation
From "you have to learn" to "I want to learn."
Your Child's Confidence Does Not Come from Grades -- Sports Are the Primary Source
Building confidence on grades is like building a house on sand.
The Student Council Is Not a "Little Officials' Club"
Candidates campaign, face questions, and win votes -- the most vivid democracy class.
The "Cradle of Future Entrepreneurs" Hidden in 80 Years of Anren Heritage
Republican-era buildings, squirrels leaping, peacocks roaming -- this is Cogdel.
Panda Vision International Film Festival: Teaching Children to Express, Not to Take Exams
Expression ability matters more than test scores in the AI era.
Inside Cogdel's Boarding: The Educational Design Behind a Phone Management Cabinet
A dormitory should be warm, orderly, and a place where education happens.