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 bilingual schools in Shanghai to assist you in making the perfect choice.
Adcote School Shanghai
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Adcote Shanghai blends Adcote UK top-level educational system standards with excellence in Chinese culture. They have a strong focus on English improvement, offering a comprehensive list of academics (IGCSE and A Levels), educational programs and outdoors based learning methods. Acdote also nurtures students' talents, shaping them as strong-willed individuals with remarkable problem-solving and leadership skills, enabling them to successfully enter the 21st century's rapidly globalizing society.
Location: Songjiang
Established: 2016
Age of students: 13-16
Nationalities: 4
No. of students: 120
School levels: Junior / Senior
Curriculum: IGCSE / A Levels
Languages taught: English / Mandarin
Extracurricular: Includes a range of club and individual activities such as sports, dance, music, art, drama, cultural and science lab
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Blue Ribbon International School
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Blue Ribbon International School (BRIS) is the only school in Shanghai associated with The John Carrol School in the State of Maryland ñ a ëBlue Ribbon School' for three consecutive years. Life in BRIS is never restricted to the classroom as students are encouraged to explore a wide range of activities. BRIS also initiated The Happiness Project to better assess students' stress management and further develop the unique potential of every individual.
Location: Pudong
Established: 2016
Age of students: 15-18
School level: High
Languages taught: English / Mandarin
Extracurricular: Includes community service options as well as a wide range of individual development schemes
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Fudan International School
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Fudan International School (FDIS) provides a caring environment for your child to grow and learn in Grades 1 through to 12. FDIS has both English and Chinese curriculums for international students. Their goal is to deliver an international education with an emphasis on local culture. FDIS is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), and works in cooperation with many educational and professional organizations and programs, including Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, College Board, SAT and the ACT.
Location: Yangpu
Established: 2002
Age of students: 6-18
No. of students: 380
Nationalities: 28
Levels: Grade 1-12 English curriculum / Grades 10-12 Chinese curriculum
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate / Advanced Placement / School-based curriculum
Languages taught: English / Mandarin
Extracurricular activities: Includes football, volleyball, badminton, swimming, film club, photography club, Model United Nations, robotics, skateboarding and organic planting
Popular compounds: Rui Hong Xin Cheng / Xin Jiang Wan Cheng
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Huili School Shanghai
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Huili School Shanghai is a member of the Wellington College family of schools. Located in the New Bund district of Pudong, it is a world-class and purpose-built school, equipped with the staff and facilities to provide the very best academic and co-curricular opportunities. The academic team comprises highly-skilled international and Chinese leaders and teachers committed to delivering the Huili curriculumís vision of holistic bilingual education. The schoolís vision is to successfully combine the inherent strengths of Eastern and Western education principles, giving pupils both the ëfish and bearís pawí in a truly immersive bilingual learning environment.
Location: Pudong
Established: 2018
Age of students: 6-13
Nationalities: 1
No. of students: 300
School levels: Primary / Junior
Curriculum: Based on the Shanghai curriculum and set within a bilingual immersion environment
Languages taught: English / Mandarin
Extracurricular: 70+
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Nord Anglia Chinese International School
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Nord Anglia Chinese International School Shanghai (NACIS) caters to students ages 6 to 18 years and is an authorized IB World School for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The NACIS curriculum delivers the fundamental learning objectives of the Shanghai National Curriculum integrated with international elements through the medium of Mandarin and English. Their performing arts program is developed in collaboration with the Juilliard School and STEAM program in collaboration with MIT.
Location: Minhang
Age of students: 6-18
No. of students: 2,250 day / 180 boarding
Nationalities: 10+
School levels: Primary / Middle / High
Established: 2016
Curriculum: Grade 1-9 Shanghai National Curriculum with international elements / Grade 10-12 International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Languages taught: English / French / Mandarin / Spanish
Extracurricular: Includes global folk art, Lego club, outdoor adventure, global maths challenge, drama, choir, orchestra, NACIS Chinese TV station, swimming, programming and robotics
Popular compounds: Jin Feng Community
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Lucton School Shanghai
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Lucton School Shanghai is the first overseas campus of Lucton School UK. They are located in Pudong, Shanghai, and offer a full boarding co-educational school for students aged 14-18 with IGCSE and A Levels programs. Students will transit to Lucton School UK seamlessly when progressing to the second year of the A Levels. The campus consists of five main buildings incorporating the Pierrepont Theatre, Grey-Thompson Sports Centre, Jotham Library, modern laboratories and Design Tehnology Room along with indoor and outdoor sports facilities. Inspiring and talented teachers create a rich academic experience that prepares students for their place in the world.
Location: Pudong
Established: 2018
Age of students: 14-18
Nationalities: 4
No. of students: 33
School levels: High
Curriculum: A Levels / IGCSE
Languages taught: English / French / German / Mandarin / Spanish
Extracurricular: Includes team and individual sports, music, art, drama and cultural academic extension activities
Popular compounds: Green City
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Shanghai HD Bilingual School
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Shanghai HD Bilingual School is a private bilingual school with courses from kindergarten and primary school to secondary school. Shanghai HD provides a comprehensive education solution for families who are seeking a truly international education model. Blending the best of Western educational philosophy with Chinese curriculum, Shanghai HD provides students with a balanced, bilingual and multicultural learning experience.
Location: Songjiang
Established: 2016
Age of students: 2½ -12
Nationalities: 1
School levels: Early Childhood / Junior
Languages taught: English / Mandarin
Extracurricular: Includes dance, music, arts, science, media and technology and volunteer opportunities
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Shanghai Pinghe Bilingual School
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Shanghai Pinghe Bilingual School offers an international-based program for children in Grades 1 to 9 providing a combination of Chinese and American curriculums. Their secondary division is an International Baccalaureate World School that follows the American and IBDP curriculums in a bilingual environment. The school caters to both Chinese and international students.
Location: Pudong
Established: 1996
School levels: Early Childhood / Junior
Languages taught: English / Mandarin
Extracurricular: Includes Model United Nations, community service, radio station, newspaper, World Scholar's Cup and spelling bees
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Shanghai United International School, Gubei Campus
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Shanghai United International School, Gubei Campus is part of the Xiehe Education Group, which is the largest independent educational provider in Shanghai. They provide high-quality international education programs offering IB Diploma and Certificate, Edexcel, and IGCSE to middle and high school students. SUIS GB prepares their students to become internationally-minded, global citizens and paves the way for their entry into the world's best universities.
Location: Minhang
Established: 2006
Age of students: 11-18
No. of students: 900+
Nationalities: 30+
School levels: Junior / High
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, IGCSE, Edexcel
Languages taught: English / German / Mandarin
Extracurricular: Includes activities with a focus on creativity, service and action
Popular compounds: 1699 Gubei / Gubei Hongyuan / Gubei International Plaza / Mandarine City
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Shanghai Vanke Bilingual School
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Shanghai Vanke Bilingual School is part of the Dare to Dream Education Group and is an extension of the International Bilingual C Program of Fudan-Vanke Experimental Private School. The school has 10 years of experience providing bilingual education in English and Chinese and integrates Chinese and Western methods to inspire children's unlimited potential. The STEAM center, equipped with robotics facilities, presentation center, machinery and other functional areas, cultivates students' overall abilities and expands their experiential knowledge. The premises has the first professional rowing (crew) paddle pool with a Youth Rowing Development Center, which has become the crux of campus culture.
Location: Minhang
School levels: Early Childhood / Junior / Senior
Languages taught: English / Mandarin
Extracurricular activities: Includes STEAM, reading, rowing, speech, debate, science, math, robotics, philosophy, art, sports, gardening and horticulture
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YK Pao School
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YK Pao School is a pioneering Chinese international school. The school is a non-profit private institution founded in 2007. With over 1,200 international and Chinese students, the school offers a unique Year 1-12 educational program that integrates elements of Shanghai and international curriculums. This culminates in high school with the IGCSE and IB Diploma, which are complemented by core components of the Shanghai curriculum. This represents a point of distinction for the school, as Shanghai's educational system has topped international standards rankings since 2009 within the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA).
Location: Changning & Songjiang
Established: 2007
Age of students: 6-18
Nationalities: 18+
No. of students: 1,200+
School levels: Primary / Middle / High
Curriculum: Years 1-8: Shanghai Plus
Years 9-12: International Plus – IGCSE, IBDP with Shanghai curriculum
Languages taught: English / French / Mandarin
Extracurricular: Includes sports, performing and visual arts, orchestra, Chinese cultural activities and enrichment
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