t can be difficult and overwhelming to find the right school for your
family, especially in a new country. That’s why we’ve provided you with a
comprehensive guide to international schools to help you find the
perfect school for your kids.
Shanghai international school admission
Wellington College
With over 150 years of royal British heritage, This School
(WellingtonCollege Shanghai) joined the Wellington community of schools
worldwide in 2014.
They are a co-educational day and boarding school for children aged 2 to
18 that follows a British curriculum. Their Wellington Aptitudes and
Wellington Values hold that all students can achieve, succeed and thrive
– and it is the mission of everybody at the College to ensure every
opportunity is provided for this to happen for every student.
Type: Pre-Prep / Prep / Senior / Sixth Form / IGCSE / Boarding
Location: Pudong
Extra-curricular options: Their co-curricular activities form an
integral part of the school day which run until 4.45pm everyday. They
include cultural, sporting and arts activity options with more
activities offered in the evenings and on weekends.
Languages: English, Mandarin, French and Spanish
British International School Shanghai
Founded in 2004, BISS Puxi belongs to Nord Anglia Education, which is a
global education group of more than 34,000 students in 15 countries.
They are the only Dutch school integrated in Shanghai, combining the
best of Dutch and British education. BISS Puxi promises a personalized
and stimulating experience for each of its 1,500 students, aged between 2
and 18 years. Representing more than 50 nationalities, BISS Puxi
students are encouraged to step out of their comfort zones and try new
things.
Type: First year / Primary / Secondary / Diploma IB
Location: Minhang
Extra-curricular options: more than 80 activities, including
photography, sport, debate, gardening, newspaper publishing, theater and
science club.
Languages taught: English, Mandarin, French, German, Spanish, Dutch and Korean
Britannica International School Shanghai
Britannica International School is a British school located in Shanghai.
The English national curriculum is at the center of their educational
curriculum with students working at the IGCSE in year 11. With 800
students aged 2 to 18 representing more than 30 nationalities,
Britannica is committed to creating leaders Tomorrow and teach students
their responsibility to be an effective global citizen.
Type: Early Years / Primary / Secondary / Sixth Form
Location: Gubei
Extra-curricular options: a variety of options that change by term that
often include sports, cooking classes, dance, homework club, theater
club, public speech and many more.
Languages taught: English (including EAL), Mandarin, Korean, French and Spanish
Concordia International School Shanghai
Modeled on Christian values, Concordia International School Shanghai has
developed a reputation for good character and a strong sense of
camaraderie. They embrace the concept of the Philosophy of the Child,
promoting the idea that education does not stop at the door of the class
and offers a unique balance for each child. The school has more than
1,160 students from 29 different nationalities and an average SAT score
of 2050 (at the old scale). Concordia works to make the most of its
location in China and helps students integrate into the cultural
environment.
Dulwich College Shanghai
Dulwich College is one of the oldest independent schools in the United
Kingdom and their location in Jinqiao in Shanghai was the first
establishment of the Dulwich family to be established on an
international scale. Their mission is to create “a college, many
campuses,” which promote their students’ inspiration. With 70% of
British teachers, the College is recognized as a British school abroad,
offering both the IGSCE program and the IB program to more than 1,500
students of 44 nationalities. Their Minhang location opened in August
2016.
German School of Shanghai
The German school, founded in 1995, offers a German-style education in
Shanghai. As all classes are taught in German, a level of conditional
release is essential for students. Its location Qingpu is part of a
“EuroCampus” combined with the French school. With a teacher / student
ratio of 1: 9, the 400 students at the school are sure of individual
attention. Among other impressive facilities, the school has the largest
German-language library in China.
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