It can be tough and overwhelming to find the right school for your children, especially if you are new to a country or changing their education journey. So, we are here to help with our comprehensive list of international schools to assist you in making the perfect choice.
International Schools in Shanghai
British International School Shanghai
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The British International School Shanghai follows the English National Curriculum from Early Years through to IGCSE and on to the International Baccalaureate. They have a long pedigree of academic excellence that enables students to enter the finest universities around the world. In partnership with Juilliard and MIT, their programs allow students to make the most of the world-class facilities to become confident and creative professionals.
Location: Minhang
Established: 2004
Age of students: 2-18
No. of students: 2,000
Nationalities: 60+
School levels: Early Childhood / Junior / Senior
Curriculum: English National Curriculum / IGCSE / International Baccalaureate / International Primary Curriculum
Languages taught: Dutch / English / French / German / Korean / Mandarin / Spanish
Extracurricular activities: 120+ Includes photography, sports, debate, gardening, newspaper editing, drama and science club
Popular compounds: Leewah Villas / Forest Manor / Kingdom Park / Rancho Santa Fe / Risen Villa
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Britannica International School Shanghai
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Britannica International School Shanghai pride themselves on being the only school in the city that is British-owned, with fully -trained teachers from the UK. They deliver the English National Curriculum from age 2, Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), all the way through to IGCSE and A Levels. Their commitment to providing small class sizes means they have the time to identify, nurture and celebrate the excellence in their students. They combine high academic standards with excellent pastoral care to nurture them in becoming the global citizens and leaders of tomorrow.
Location: Changning
Established: 2013
Age of students: 2-18
No. of students: 750
Nationalities: 40+
School levels: Early Childhood / Primary / Secondary
Curriculum: A Levels / English National Curriculum / IGCSE
Languages taught: English / French / Hebrew / Italian / Japanese / Korean / Mandarin / Spanish
Extracurricular activities: 100+ Includes sports, music, dancing, cooking classes and homework clubs
Popular compounds: Gubei International Garden / Hongqiao Golf Villa / Mandarine City & City 2 / The Summit / Yanlord Riverside Garden
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Concordia International School Shanghai
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Concordia International School Shanghai is a co-educational day school for students ages 3 to 18, located in the heart of Jinqiao ñ one of Shanghai's largest international communities. Concordia is recognized for their dedication to academic excellence and providing well-developed sports, arts, service and cultural learning programs. Their caring, passionate and award-winning faculty deliver a comprehensive American curriculum and pioneer programs that guide individual students towards achieving their educational goals. The vibrant and caring community at Concordia creates the ideal foundation for the entire family's success.
Location: Pudong
Established: 1998
Age of students: 3-18
No. of students: 1,300+
Nationalities: 30
School levels: Early Childhood / Junior / High
Curriculum: Advanced Placement / Applied Learning
Languages taught: English / Latin / Mandarin / Spanish
Extracurricular activities: 150+ Includes academic clubs, competitive sports, fine arts, STEM and service
Popular compounds: Beverly Hills / Dawn Garden / Green Villa / Green Court / Shimao Lakeside Garden / Vizcaya Villa
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Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong
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Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong provides high-quality education for over 1,600 students from toddler to Year 13. The college draws on 400 years of excellence in education from its connection with Dulwich College in London and combines this with the best of modern teaching based on the English National Curriculum and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Their vision and purpose is to create the best schools in the world so their students make a positive difference.
Location: Pudong
Established: 2003
Age of students: 2-18
No. of students: 1,600+
Nationalities: 43
School levels: Kindergarten / Junior / Senior
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme / IGCSE
Languages taught: English / French / German / Mandarin / Spanish
Extracurricular activities: 300+ Includes sports, performing arts, academics, film, debating and robotics
Popular compounds: Green Court / Green Villa / The Greenhills / Vizcaya Villa / Willowbrook
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Harrow International School Shanghai
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Harrow International School Shanghai is a co-educational day school for students ages 2 to 18. The teaching is based on the English National Curriculum, culminating in IGCSE for Years 10 and 11, and A Levels at Sixth Form. Renowned for a rich heritage of educational excellence, inspiring leadership and service program and their unique traditions, Harrow boasts a state-of-the-art campus with outstanding facilities located within the innovative Sunland project.
Locations: Pudong
Established: 2016
Age of students: 2-18
No. of students: 360
Nationalities: 26
School levels: Early Childhood / Junior / High
Curriculum: English National Curriculum / IGCSE / A Levels
Lnguages taught: Mandarin / Spanish
Extracurricular activities: Includes a wide range of team and individual sports, music, art, drama, cultural and academic extension activities
Popular compounds: Green Court / Lanson Place / Yanlord Garden
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Nord Anglia International School Shanghai
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Nord Anglia International School Shanghai, Pudong offers children a truly global experience, where international teachers nurture their ambitions. Their curriculum is rigorous, contemporary and globally focused, challenging and exciting for children from early years to IB. Their broad co-curriculum program encourages students to take risks, nurture their passions and serve others. Their global campus connects the Nord Anglia education family of 55 schools, giving NAIS Pudong students access to a variety of exceptional learning opportunities.
Location: Pudong
Established: 2002
Age of students: 2-18
No. of students: 600+
Nationalities: 50+
School levels: Early Childhood / Junior / High
Curriculum: English National Curriculum / International Primary Curriculum / IGCSE / International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme / Juilliard-Nord Anglia Performing Arts Program
Languages taught: English / French / German / Korean / Mandarin / Spanish
Extracurricular activities: 135+
Popular compounds: Bell Wood Villa / Cambridge Forest Newtown / Tiziano Villas / The Emerald
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Shanghai American School
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As the largest international school in Shanghai, itís no surprise to see many students feel at home at Shanghai American School. With the breadth of options available, students who want an academic environment to prepare for some of the worldís most laudable colleges, universities and arts programs, they have found a home. Likewise for students who desire a well-rounded experience with 100+ clubs, service learning opportunities and sports teams ranging from participatory to a varsity that has earned 105 APAC championships. All students also benefit from SAS investing all of its revenue into making the school even better. This year, students from 45 countries are finding a home at SAS ñ in more ways than one.
Locations: Pudong & Minhang
Established: 1912
Age of students: 2-18
No. of students: 2,700+
Nationalities: 45
School levels: Pre-K / Elementary / Middle / High
Curriculum: Advanced Placement / IGCSE / International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Languages taught: English / French / Mandarin / Spanish
Extracurricular activities: 100+
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Shanghai Community International School
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Shanghai Community International School (SCIS) places importance on its shared community, with students from over 60 countries. Both SCIS campuses (Hongqiao and Pudong) are authorized as International Baccalaureate World Schools, accredited to teach IB Primary Years, IB Middle Years and the IB Diploma Programme. Their extensive curriculum includes performing arts, visual arts, languages and athletics, in addition to numerous extracurricular activities for students to learn and develop skills outside the classroom. SCIS nurtures their students to be well-versed in more than one discipline and prepares them for university life and beyond.
Location: Changning & Pudong
Established: 1996
Age of students: 2-18
No. of Students: 1,700
Nationalities: 60+
School levels: Early Childhood / Lower / Middle / High
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Languages taught: English / Dutch / French / Mandarin / Spanish
Extracurricular activities: 60+ Includes sports, arts, academics, languages and games
Popular compounds: Puxi: Gubei International Garden / Rich Garden / Windsor Place
Pudong: The Emerald / Tiziano Villas
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Shanghai High School International Division
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Formed out of the original Shanghai High School, which is the only UNESCO-associated school in Shanghai, SHSID is an International Baccalaureate World School founded in 1995. Their mission is to improve students' multilingual skills, encourage personal growth, and emphasize the study of math, science and technology. With a teaching faculty of over 500, there are approximately 120 foreign teachers at the school ready to enhance your child's learning experience.
Location: Pudong & Xuhui
Established: 1995
Age of students: 7-18
No. of students: 2,800
Nationalities: 60
School levels: Primary / High
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Languages taught: English / French / Japanese / Korean / Mandarin
Extracurricular: Includes arts and sports
Popular compound: Tod Town
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Shanghai Livingston American School
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With instruction and activities guided through four core values (proficient communicator, confident individual, creative thinker and compassionate citizen), Shanghai Livingston American School (SLAS) creates an environment of inquiry, set against American culture. This is fused with an international perspective, resulting in students receiving an education that prepares them for academic and personal success as global citizens.
Location: Changning
Established: 2003
Age of students: 2-18
No. of students: 850
Nationalities: 35
School levels: Nursery to Grade 12
Curriculum: USA California Curriculum with Advanced Placement
Languages taught: English / Japanese / Mandarin / Spanish
Extracurricular: Includes chess, robotics, instrument program, choir, cooking, dancing, skateboarding, team sports, National Honor Society, student council and debate club
Popular compounds: Century Garden / City Condo / Green Valley Villa / Windsor Place / Yanlord Garden
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Shanghai Singapore International School
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With over 22 years of educational excellence, Shanghai Singapore International School (SSIS) provides multiple pathways for their students to be successful in every aspect of their development. In addition to providing a disciplined and rigorous learning environment, they believe in the holistic development of a resourceful, confident and independent learner. With the expansion of learning facilities and programs along with recruiting top-tier faculty, SSIS presents a high-quality learning environment.
Locations: Minhang & Xuhui
Age of students: 2-18
Nationalities: 37+
No. of students: 1,400+
Levels: Early Childhood / Junior / High
Established: 1996
Curriculum: Singapore-based curriculum, Chinese Culture Class, STELLAR, IGCSE, IBDP, IBCP
Languages taught: English / Chinese
Extracurricular: 80+ Includes sports, golf, performing and visual arts, STEAM and interest clubs.
Popular compounds: Jin Feng International Community
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Wellington College International Shanghai
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Wellington College International Shanghai is a fully co-educational day and boarding school with over 1,100 pupils, from ages 3 to 18. Consistent with the ethos of its prestigious partner in the UK, the college seeks to develop the ëWellington Identity' in every child. Wellingtonians are encouraged to be inspired, intellectual, independent, individual, inclusive and international. Boasting a state-of-the-art campus, Wellington has built a vibrant community where all pupils strive to reach academic excellence and engage in a comprehensive range of music, performing arts and sports programs.
Location: Pudong
Established: 2014
Age of students: 3-18
No. of students: 1,100+
Nationalities: 44+
Levels: Pre-Prep / Prep / Senior / Boarding
Curriculum: IGCSE / International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Languages taught: English / Mandarin / French / Spanish
Extracurricular options: Includes sports, performing arts, enrichment activities and an academic selection
Popular compounds: Shimao Riviera Gardens / Yanlord Garden & Town / Pujiang Town / Central Residences 1 & 2
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Western International School of Shanghai
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The Western International School of Shanghai is the only full continuum World IB School in the Chinese Mainland offering the Primary Years, Middle Years, Diploma Programme and the Career-related Programme (2Ω-19 years old). Educating young people from across the globe in a caring and inspirational environment since 2006; WISS strives to send compassionate, brave, ethically-minded global citizens into the world. Students from over 50 countries create an exciting blend of cultures that allows them to explore challenging aspects of the world around them through a rigorous curriculum of inquiry-based learning. In addition, WISS offers a wide variety of interesting and enriching opportunities for growth, including impressive and highly-developed creative arts, sports and service learning programs.
Location: Qingpu
Established: 2006
Age of students: 2½ -19
Nationalities: 50+
No. of students: 775+
School levels: Early Years / Primary / Secondary
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate (PYP, MYP, DP, CP)
Languages taught: Dutch / English / French / German / Korean / Mandarin / Spanish
Extracurricular: Includes Model United Nations, student government, robotics, the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award and world-renowned academies such as the ISTA Performing Arts Academy Shanghai and Stoke City FC Academy
Popular compounds: Green Villa / Le Chambord / Great Mansion / Lakeside Ville / Xi Jiao Hua Cheng
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Yew Chung International School of Shanghai
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Yew Chung International School of Shanghai (YCIS) was established as Shanghai's first independent international school in 1993, and is the only school in China to have been honored with the Cambridge Award for Excellence in Education. The school supports a diverse student body of more than 50 nationalities, and has a unique multicultural and bilingual learning environment that helps develop confident scholars with a truly global mindset. In addition to the school's reputation for excellent academics and top IGCSE / IB results, YCIS is known for its sports, art, design and technology, music and service learning programs, as well as its warm, inclusive community.
Location: Puxi & Pudong
Established: 1993
Age of students: 2-18
No. of students: 2,400
Nationalities: 50+
School levels: Kindergarten / Primary / Secondary
Curriculum: UK Curriculum, Chinese Language & Culture Programme, IGCSE, International Baccalaureate
Languages taught: English / Mandarin / Spanish
Extracurricular activities: Includes individual and team sports, visual and performing arts, music and media, Model United Nations, World Scholar's Cup, languages, science, technology, robotics, and traditional Chinese music and dance
Popular compounds: Puxi: Green Valley Villas / Maison des Artistes / Windsor Park / Windsor Place / Yanlord Riverside Garden
Pudong: Green Court / Green Villa / Kerry Parkside / Regency Park / Seasons Villa / Vizcaya Villa
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International Schools in Surrounding Areas
Hangzhou International School
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Hangzhou International School (HIS) was founded in 2002 and is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. They offer the expatriate community in Hangzhou an inclusive international experience and curriculum (Nursery to Grade 12) based on the IB framework. HIS was the first international school in Hangzhou to become fully accredited by an international accrediting association and authorized by the IB. The school currently serves 650+ students from more than 50 nationalities. As a community school, the HIS administration, staff, parents and students work closely together to achieve high levels of success for every HIS child. Graduates attend prestigious universities throughout the world.
Location: Binjiang
Established: 2002
Age of students: 2-18
No. of students: 650+
Nationalities: 50+
School levels: Nursery to Grade 12
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Languages taught: English / French / Mandarin / Spanish
Extracurricular activities: Includes sports, gymnastics, track and field, swimming, martial arts, performance arts, Student Council, editorial, Model United Nations, robotics, world scholars, entrepreneurs club and design
Popular compounds: The Dreamland / Ease Sky Plaza / Oriental Garden / Rainbow Luxury / Riverbay Garden
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Wellington College International Hangzhou
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Wellington College International Hangzhou officially opened its doors to pupils in September 2018, offering a world-class international education for children of expatriate families from the ages of 5 to 18. In Pre-Prep and Prep-School, the college follows the English National Curriculum, which is enhanced by the cross-curricula International Primary Curriculum. In Senior School, pupils will complete the IGCSE and then choose to follow either the IB Diploma Programme or A Levels, depending on their needs. As with all Wellington College schools, the Wellington values and identities form the core of the holistic education provided by Wellington College International Hangzhou.
Location: Xiaoshan
Established: 2018
Age of students: 5-18
Number of students: 144 pupils
Levels: Pre-Prep / Prep / Senior / Sixth Form
Curriculum: IGCSE / A Levels / IBDP
Languages taught: English / Mandarin / French
Extracurricular: Includes sports, performance and visual arts, academic and cultural programs
Popular compounds: MixC Residence / Ascott Serviced Apartments / Glorious City / Bright Moon / Chun Jiang Central
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Nord Anglia School, Ningbo
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Nord Anglia School, Ningbo (NAS Ningbo) caters to students from ages 6 to18 years. They follow the progressive blend of core elements of the Ningbo curriculum with other renowned international curriculums taught using Mandarin Chinese and English. They draw on the best of Chinese and Western learning styles and the experience of leading educators to provide a distinctive education program for students.
Location: Fenghua
Established: 2018
Age of students: 6-18
School levels: Primary / Middle / High
Curriculum: National Curriculum blended with renowned international curriculums
Languages taught: English / Mandarin
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HD Ningbo School
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HD Ningbo is a private bilingual school with programs from kindergarten and primary right through to secondary. The school provides a comprehensive education solution for families who are seeking a genuine international education model. Blending the best of western educational philosophy with a foundation in the Chinese curriculum, HD Ningbo School provides students with a balanced, bilingual and multicultural learning experience.
Location: Yinzhou & Haishu
Established: 2014
Age of students: 2½-14
No. of students: 1,000+
Languages taught: English / Mandarin
Extracurricular: Includes arts, sciences, media and technology
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Dulwich College Suzhou
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Dulwich College Suzhou offers a contemporary British international education that is grounded in 400 years of tradition from Dulwich College London. They combine academic excellence with a holistic approach through their focus on music, sport, the arts and community service. The College offers a friendly and student-centered learning environment. In 2018, their International Baccalaureate students celebrated an average point score of 38.8, a record best for the Dulwich group and one of the highest averages in the world. Five students gained a maximum of 45 points, with 47 percent of the Class of 2018 achieving 40+ points.
Location: Suzhou Industrial Park
Established: 2007
Age of students: 2-18
Nationalities: 40+
No. of students: 1,000
School levels: Kindergarten / Junior / Senior
Curriculum: English National Curriculum / IGCSE / International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Languages taught: English / Korean / German / Mandarin / Spanish
Extracurricular: 100+ Includes sports, music, academics and charity programs
Popular compounds: Bayside Garden / Golden Lough / Horizon / Lakeshore Garden / Marina Cove Garden / Time City
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Suzhou Singapore International School
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SSIS is Suzhou's oldest and largest international school. They are a fully authorized International Baccalaureate World School offering a continuous IB curriculum. Their challenging core curriculum is focused on an international mindset to cultivate global citizens and life-long learners. Every day, their students are challenged to actively participate in their education. They are proud to produce students who consistently perform well above world averages. A faculty of dedicated teachers come from over 20 countries, bringing their unique perspectives on teaching and learning.
Location: Suzhou Industrial Park
Established: 1996
Age of students: 2-18
No. of students: 1,150+
Nationalities: 49
Schol levels: Early Years / Elementary / Secondary
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate (PYP, MYP and DP)
Languages taught: English / French / German / Japanese / Korean / Mandarin / Spanish
Extracurricular: 100+ Includes performing arts, music, computers, technology, languages, service and athletics
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