School is back in session! Students and teachers return to campus for the start of a new year full of excitement and opportunities. School look forward to big milestones while also reflecting on the outstanding acheivements from last year. Welcome back!
YCIS Shanghai
As YCIS Shanghai embark on this new academic year, the school is thrilled to welcome both returning students and new members of the YCIS Shanghai community. The campus is buzzing with excitement as students dive into new opportunities, forge friendships, and broaden their global perspectives.
Reflecting on the past year, YCIS Shanghai are incredibly proud of students' exceptional performance in their academic pursuits. The Class of 2024 has excelled in their Cambridge IGCSE examinations, with 52% of grades being A*/A and 76% A*/B. This success includes remarkable achievements such as two students earning 11 A*/A grades, nine students securing 10 A*/A grades or above, and 25 students attaining 8 A*/A grades or more. Particularly noteworthy is the performance in Additional Mathematics, where 95% of students achieved A*-B grades, laying a strong foundation for future challenges.
The school's commitment extends to every student across all grades. Through the EdFutures Programme, YCIS Shanghai is dedicated to helping each student achieve success and gain exposure to cutting-edge knowledge. The teachers, along with the advanced facilities at the school, are poised to provide students with the resources and support they need to excel. YCIS Shanghai look forward to a year filled with growth, discovery, and remarkable achievements for all.
They are excited to announce that admissions for YCIS Shanghai are now open. They invite prospective families to join the vibrant community, where students are empowered to reach their full potential in a nurturing and innovative environment.
Concordia International School Shanghai
Concordia’s high school students have excelled in the 2024 AP exams, achieving a remarkable 96% pass rate, up from last year's 92%, with an average score of 4.5, surpassing both the global (3.2) and China (4.0) averages.
A total of 228 students took 651 exams across 25 subjects, with 64% earning the highest score of 5. The school also celebrated 26 AP Scholars, 19 with Honor, 114 with Distinction, and 14 AP International Diplomas.
In conjunction with the AP program, Concordia students also dive deeper into their areas of interest through the Applied Learning program, which provides college-level courses with a focus on authentic application.
Shanghai American School
Shanghai American School has once again topped the charts, ranking first among international schools in Shanghai according to the Forbes China International School Ranking. The school’s Advanced Placement (AP) program also claimed the top spot in the city.
"We are deeply honored by this recognition from Forbes China. It is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our students, faculty, staff and the entire SAS community. Our commitment to academic excellence goes beyond rankings; it's about preparing our students to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world with confidence and integrity. This acknowledgment reinforces our vision to provide authentic, personalized, and innovative learning so students can make positive contributions to our world,” said Head of School James Nelligan.
The Forbes ranking evaluates academic performance, faculty quality, and school operations based on data from various sources. The latest achievement shows that SAS continues to redefine what it means to be the best. Go Eagles!
Shanghai French School
During the summer break, the Shanghai French School embarked on a significant campus bus upgrade project. The initiative focused on enhancing the safety, comfort, and sustainability of the school’s transportation fleet. By investing in newer and more environmentally friendly buses, the school is prioritizing the well-being and security of its 1,450 students. This upgrade not only aims to provide a more comfortable commute but also underscores the school’s commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint. With these improvements, the Shanghai French School ensures a safer and more enjoyable transportation experience for all students in the upcoming academic year.
Wellington College International Shanghai
Wellington Shanghai is celebrating a decade of excellence in holistic education, and the new academic year is already off to an energetic start. Before the official opening, the College welcomed new and returning pupils with its annual Induction Day. The event gave pupils the chance to familiarise themselves with the campus and meet their teachers before the busy term commenced. Pupils and their families were greeted by a refreshed Wellington Shanghai, with highlights including a fully remodelled dining hall featuring a new menu and chef, a brand-new Secondary School atrium and upgraded learning environments across the campus. As Wellington Shanghai embarks on its 10th anniversary year, the community is brimming with excitement for the robust calendar of celebratory activities and events planned to mark this important milestone. The stage is set for an extraordinary new chapter.
German School Shanghai Yangpu (DSSY)
The children at the German School Shanghai Yangpu (DSSY) are starting their new school year with the brand-new swimming pool! The well-developed sports facilities like the seven-metre-high climbing wall, the liftable indoor basketball court, indoor and outdoor sports hall, now have an added attraction: the new natatorium is approximately 1,600 square metres in size and includes two swimming pools, one competition pool and one learning pool. In the 25-metre-long swimming pool with a water depth of up to 3.8 meters, children can learn, practise and improve their swimming techniques. Deep-diving training with an oxygen tank is also possible in this depth of water. The advanced filtration technology with the large-scale ceramic system is being used, to effectively reduce the number of chemical disinfectants, resulting in clearer and more hygienic pool water and greater savings in water and electricity consumption.
The natatorium is also equipped with a large LED display, timing system, departure table and touch panels, which have been widely used in international swimming competitions around the world. The special touch pads measure times down to the second and several projectors and screens installed in the hall enable the results to be broadcast almost live.
To ensure that even the youngest ones learn to swim safely, the 10-metre-long and 15-metre-wide learning pool has three swimming courses, with a water depth from 0.16 metres to 0.8 metres, the pleasant water temperature enables even the very little ones to learn to swim.
Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong
Congratulations to the Class of 2024! Dulwich Pudong students have once again achieved a world-class set of International Baccalaureate exam results.
100% pass rate.
Average of 37.5 points (out of 45 – the global average is 30.3).
37.5% of students earned scores of 40 points or higher.
31.3% attained prestigious bilingual diplomas.
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is the most challenging and rewarding high school curriculum. Since 2009, Dulwich Pudong has built one of the strongest programmes in the world. Students consistently exceed global averages by a wide margin. And for two consecutive years Dulwich Pudong has claimed the top position in the China League IB Table.
