In February 2025, Lucky Bay hosted two landmark international school partnership events in Suzhou and Changsha, welcoming admissions leaders from top-tier British boarding schools. Designed not as promotional expos but as trust-building educational forums, these events helped Chinese families engage deeply with the values, culture, and academic strengths of British education.
Our mission was clear: to give families more than rankings — real conversations, tailored school matches, and a clear vision for long-term student success.
Held at the W Hotel in Suzhou, our Suzhou event brought together families and representatives from:
• Ryde School w
• Stonar School
• Bishopstrow College
The event opened with remarks from Lucky Bay co-founder Benji, an Oxford graduate and long-term education strategist, who emphasized Lucky Bay’s philosophy of guiding students through personalized, values-driven pathways — not one-size-fits-all pressure.
Admissions representatives gave structured presentations, answered in-depth questions, and met privately with families. School strengths ranged from sailing programs and immersive STEM tracks to elite-level arts and equestrian facilities, alongside robust international student support.
Our team of bilingual counselors provided simultaneous interpretation, admissions context, and soft skills coaching for participating families.
Days later, we brought the same admissions leaders to Changsha, a fast-growing hub of international education interest in inland China. The Changsha event reflected a more grassroots, community-centered tone, offering families outside Tier 1 cities direct access to the same elite schools.
Families engaged in quiet Q&A sessions, one-on-one consultations, and shared real concerns about language readiness, cultural fit, and pathways into Oxbridge or Russell Group universities.
Our team, led by Joshua and Julie, adapted the event tone to match the needs of local families — making sure every guest felt welcome, heard, and supported in both English and Chinese.
We warmly welcome partnerships with UK, U.S., Australian, Canadian, and international schools seeking genuine, student-centered exposure in mainland China.
Unlike large-scale expos, Lucky Bay events:
• Are invitation-only, to ensure high-quality engagement
• Prioritize student fit and family understanding, not brand hype
• Are managed by a bilingual team with deep experience in UK/China systems
• Include thoughtful pre-briefings and follow-up with families
• Connect to long-term placement, summer, and strategic partnership opportunities
We operate in both Tier 1 cities like Suzhou and emerging education markets like Changsha, offering trusted access to families across income levels and academic goals.
If you represent a school or admissions team and would like to collaborate on a future event, joint summer program, or long-term placement channel in China, please reach out.
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