It can be tough and overwhelming to find the right school for your family, especially being in a new country. That's why we've provided you with a comprehensive guide of bilingual schools to assist you in finding the perfect school for your kids.
Capistrano Valley China S.H. School
Capistrano Valley China S.H. School is the first branch of the original CVCS established in 1973 in Los Angeles, California. The Shanghai location opened its doors in fall 2016 and has over 60 students enrolled. It will follow the same curriculum and G9-G12 format as its sister school, meaning that they have American high school equivalent courses offered, including honors and AP courses.
Type: Secondary / Boarding
Location: Pudong
Extra-curricular options: There are various community service options as well as art, dance, equestrian and corporate internships offered.
Languages taught: English, Mandarin, German, Spanish and Arabic
See listing for the Capistrano Valley China S.H. School here. See official website.
Nord Anglia Chinese International School
NACIS is part of the Nord Anglia Education Group and provides a creative, challenging and rewarding learning experience for their students. Enrolling ages 6-18, NACIS provides boarding for up to 200 of its students. They follow the progressive blend of core elements of the Shanghai National Curriculum with other renowned curriculums taught in Mandarin and English as well as 12 extra-curricular programs. Their education philosophy is centered on the students’ ambition.
Type: Primary / Prep-school / Secondary / Boarding
Location: Minhang
Extra-curricular options: They have 12 after-school activity options including debate society, chess club, English grammar club, drama club, choir, orchestra, swimming and athletics.
Languages: English and Chinese
See listing for Nord Anglia Chinese International School here. See official website.
Shanghai HD Bilingual School
Shanghai HD Bilingual School boasts a new dual curriculum that brings together the best of Chinese and Western education for families who seek an international education. While their kindergarten to grade 3 classes commenced in August 2016, they are also currently enrolling for their secondary school. Shanghai HD Bilingual School is the sister school of Hurtwood House UK, which has an outstanding academic and creative record.
Type: Kindergarten / Primary / Secondary
Location: Songjiang
Extra-curricular options: They have arts, sciences, media and technology and volunteer opportunities.
Languages taught: English and Mandarin
See listing for Shanghai HD Bilingual School here. See official website.
Shanghai Pinghe Bilingual School
Since its establishment in 1996, Shanghai Pinghe Bilingual School has provided an international-based program for children in grades 1 to 9 that follows a combination of Chinese and American curriculums, while its secondary division is an IB World School that follows the American and IBDP curriculums in a bilingual environment. The school caters to both Chinese and international students. With over 1,500 students enrolled, Shanghai Pinghe Bilingual School keeps each class size at an average of 21 students.
Type: Elementary / Middle School / High School IB Program / Boarding / International Division
Location: Pudong
Extra-curricular options: They have a wide range of activities including Model UN, community service, radio station, newspaper, World Scholar’s Cup and spelling bees.
Languages: English and Mandarin
See listing for Shanghai Pinghe Bilingual School here. See official website.
Shanghai United International School
Shanghai United International School is part of the Xiehe Education Group and is the largest independent educational provider in Shanghai with 19,000 students and 400 Western teachers. They provide high quality international education programs across seven secondary campuses, six primary campuses and over 30 kindergartens, offering the IB PYP, the IB Diploma, the British Columbia program, American High School programs as well as the UK curriculum.
Type: Kindergarten / Primary / Secondary
Locations: Hongqiao, Wanyuan, Gubei, Shangyin, Jiaoke, Pudong and Wuxi (Secondary School locations)
Extra-curricular activities: They have a wide variety of extra-curricular activities at each of their campuses.
Languages: English and Mandarin
See listing for Shanghai United International School here. See official website.
Shanghai Vanke Bilingual School
Shanghai Vanke Bilingual School (VKBS) is an extension of the International Bilingual C Program of Fudan Vanke Experimental Private School and opened its doors in August 2016 to 300 students from 20 different nations. The mission of Shanghai Vanke Bilingual School is to inspire unlimited potential through a rich and challenging curriculum, which is taught in English and Mandarin.
Type: Grades 1-6
Location: Minhang
Extra-curricular options: Many activities such as debate, Run for Fun, basketball, music and reading club.
Languages taught: English and Mandarin
See listing for Shanghai Vanke Bilingual School here. See official website.
Wellington College China Bilingual Shanghai
Wellington College China Bilingual Shanghai is an educational partnership between Wellington College UK and Shanghai Lujiazui Group, opened in August 2016 as the 2nd Wellington school in Shanghai. This school is strictly for Chinese nationals and for children between the ages of 2 to 6. WCCBS has plans to open the rest of the school in 2018, catering to children ages 2 to 15. Students will be exposed to learning opportunities by a team of highly qualified early years practitioners.
Type: Early Years
Location: Pudong
Extra-curricular options: Wellington’s Academy Program will be open to students attending WCCBS and after-hours activities will be available to parents in need of extended day option.
Languages: English and Mandarin
See listing for Wellington College China Bilingual Shanghai here. See official website.
YK Pao School
YK Pao School offers a bilingual education for children in years 1-12, providing an experience with a global perspective to each of its over 1,000 students. Founded in 2007, this private, non-profit school has two campuses and caters to both Chinese and international students. They provide the IGCSE curriculum and are an IB world school. Their mission is to nurture the whole child - the entire emotional, social, physical and intellectual person.
Type: Primary / Junior Secondary / Senior Secondary
Location: Songjiang and Changning
Extra-curricular Options: Primary and secondary schools offer separate programs, each with a wide range of activities.
Languages: English and Mandarin
See listing for YK Pao School here. See official website.
