At the age of 14, she gained her bachelor's degree with highest honours; she also received the François Dumont Prize for the best interpretation of a Beethoven sonata.

At age 16, she was awarded a Master Soloist Diploma with distinction, as well as the Georges Filipinetti and Carola Pajonk prizes for the musician with the highest and most refined musical sensitivity.

[6][7] At the age of 14, after being invited to give a master class, she became guest professor at the music faculty of the University of Shengli in China.

[9][10] It received a standing ovation when it was premiered in Europe and her achievement has featured on numerous radio and television programmes.

[11] Mélodie Zhao recorded her first CD at age 13: the complete Études by Chopin.