YingChi Guo (Sophia)
Profile
My name is Sophia, and I was born in Shanghai in the summer of 2011. After graduating from primary school, I moved to Malta, where I am completing my secondary education. I hold Chinese nationality and a Maltese PR card, and I have a cheerful personality with a wide range of interests.
Education
| During | School | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-Present | St. Catherine's High School | Pembroke.Malta |
| 2022-2023 | AClass Academy of English | Pembroke.Malta |
| 2017-2022 | FuXing(E) Rd. No.3 Primary School | Shanghai.China |
Achievement Awards of School
| During | Award | From school |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | The Leadership in Diversity Award | St. Catherine's High School |
| 2023-2024 | 2nd in Mathematics & 3rd in Spanish | St. Catherine's High School |
Language skills
Certificates and Experience
Taekwondo (Red Belt)
Practiced Taekwondo at Shanghai T-Star Taekwondo Club for 3 years and earned the Red Belt (Grade 3) certification in 2020, at age 9.
Latin Dance (Level 9)
Trained in Latin dance for 3 years at Shanghai You-Rui Dance School and passed the CDA-CBDF Art Test Level 9 in 2021, at age 10.
GuQin ( Videos )
I started learning the Guqin in the summer of 2025. Playing it has helped me appreciate the calmness of traditional Chinese music.
Piano ( Videos )
I started learning piano at age 5 at Shanghai Da-Cheng Art School and continued for 2 years. reaching about Grade 4 according to my instructor.
Chess ( Rank )
In 2025, I joined the beginner course of Swieqi Chess Club, it helped me improve logical thinking, plan several steps ahead, and develop patience and concentration.
Crochet ( Images )
I have enjoyed crocheting since I was 7 and have been part of the crochet club in St. Catherine's high school since 2023.
Coding ( Apps )
I started exploring SaaS coding with my Dad In 2024, I took the CodeMaster course at High School and started to learn Godot game engine from 2025.
Badminton
In 2018, I started learning badminton through private training. From 2024, I started formal training at Malta Evolve Badminton Academy for 1 year.
Tennis
In 2022, I studied professional tennis at the Malta Baseline Tennis Academy for 1 year, mainly practicing at courts in Swieqi and San Gwann.
YOGA
From 2023 to 2024, I participated in the After School Programme at St. Catherine's High School, continuing to practice yoga for 2 years.
Swimming
I started learning swimming at age 6 under the guidance of a professional coach and continued for 1 year. I learned different strokes and built confidence in the water.
Renju (Amateur Level 4)
I joined the Renju club in primary school to enhance my logical reasoning skills and obtained a Amateur level4 certificate through competitions.