As March unfolds, Shanghai's major international schools are announcing their open day events. Families still grappling with the issue of their children's education can seize the opportunities to gain in-depth insights into the schools' educational philosophies, curriculum offerings, and campus environments.

Whether seeking a new educational beginning for their children or simply wishing to gather more information about international education, these open days are not to be missed.

Yew Chung International School of Shanghai

Established in 1993, Yew Chung International School of Shanghai is Shanghai's first officially registered and accredited international school. The school's curriculum is based on internationally recognized learning standards from the UK, the US, Canada, and Australia, integrating distinctive features of Yew Chung and combining international education with Chinese cultural courses and character cultivation.

Divisions: Early Childhood, Primary, Secondary, and High School

Curriculum: IGCSE/IB

Tuition: 250,000-350,000 yuan ($34,840-$48,777) per year

Open Days:

Pudong Campus: No 1817 Huamu Road, Pudong New Area

Early Childhood Division: March 12, March 19

Primary Division: March 7, March 14

Puxi Campus: No 18 West Ronghua Road, Gubei New Area

Early Childhood Division: March 13, March 20

Primary Division: March 8, March 15

Lingang Campus (New campus): No 2 Yinlian Road, near Ganlan Road, Pudong New Area

Early Childhood & Lower Primary: March 16

 

Harrow International School Shanghai

Harrow School is one of the top "nine great public schools" in the UK, with a history spanning 450 years. In 2016, Shanghai Harrow introduced its early childhood education curriculum based on the Harrow Early Years Educational System, following the UK National Curriculum for primary and secondary stages, leading to IGCSE and A-Level courses.

Divisions: Early Childhood, Primary, Middle, and High School

Curriculum: UK National Curriculum/A Level

Tuition: 260,000-360,000 yuan per year

Open Day: 9:30 am to 12:00 pm, March 16

Address: No 588 Gaoxi Road, Pudong New Area

 

Wellington College International Shanghai

Founded in August 2014, Wellington College International Shanghai caters to foreign students aged 2-18. The school's vision and goals are founded on three core educational goals — "Diligence, Communication, and Innovation". The school is committed to integrating innovation, drawing from the essence of British and international education, and creating a student-led, immersive, multilingual, and multicultural learning experience.

Divisions: Early Childhood, Primary, Middle, and High School

Curriculum: UK National Curriculum/IBDP

Tuition: 270,000-365,000 yuan per year

Open Days:

Address: No 1500 Yaolong Road, Pudong New Area

Early Childhood Division: 9:00-10:30 am (March 7, March 14, March 15, March 21, March 22)

 

Britannica International School Shanghai

Britannica International School is the only international school in Shanghai directly managed and operated by the UK education group Orbital. It has received official accreditation from COBIS and CIS. Britannica offers the UK National Curriculum as its core, dedicated to providing the highest-quality British education (A-Level courses for secondary school) to students aged 2-18.

In addition to mandatory Chinese and Spanish courses, the school also offers Korean, Japanese, Italian, French, and Hebrew, all taught by native-speaking teachers. With a student-to-teacher ratio of 1:7, the school ensures that each student receives ample attention.

Divisions: Nursery to Year 13

Curriculum: A-Level

Tuition: 230,000-330,000 yuan per year

Address: No 1988 Gubei Road near Wuzhong Road

Open Day: 9:30-11:00 am, March 28

 

British International School Shanghai

As a member school of the Nord Anglia Education Group, British International School Shanghai is one of the longest-established international schools in Shanghai, providing students with rich learning resources. Through partnerships with the renowned Juilliard School and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), students have access to diverse curriculum opportunities.

Curriculum: UK National Curriculum, IGCSE, IB

Tuition: 250,000-360,000 yuan per year

Open Days:

Puxi: No 111 Jinguang Road

8:45 am-12:00 pm, Feb 28-29

Pudong: No 2888 Junmin Road, Pudong New Area

Feb 28

*The open days have passed, but parents can continue to register and the school can arrange individual campus visits.

 

Concordia International School Shanghai

Concordia International School Shanghai is an academically rigorous, holistic, and community-connected school. It provides a comprehensive American curriculum for students from kindergarten to grade 12.

Among the faculty members, 70 percent hold master or doctoral degrees. The school offers over 370 extracurricular activities to enrich students' campus life and promote individual development.

Curriculum: American curriculum, with AP courses offered in high school

Divisions: Kindergarten to grade 12

Tuition: 236,000-313,000 yuan per year

Address: No 999 Mingyue Road, Pudong New Area

Open Day Events:

Secondary School (Grades 6-12): 8:45-11:00 am, March 14

Kindergarten and Primary School (Pre-K to Grade 5): 9:00-11:00 am, March 23

 

Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi

The Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi campus has established an excellent academic reputation based on its outstanding graduation results and offers unique and diverse cross-curricular activities. The school places a strong emphasis on art and STEAM/SE21 education. In the field of visual and performing arts, the school provides comprehensive education to help students acquire lifelong skills.

Divisions: Nursery to Year 13

Curriculum: England and Wales National Curriculum, IGCSE, and IBDP

Tuition: 250,000-370,000 yuan per year

Address: No 2000 Qianpujing Road, Minhang district

Open Days:

Kindergarten and Primary School: March 14, Thursday

Kindergarten Experience Day: March 16, Saturday

Primary School Open Day: March 28, Thursday

When choosing the right school for their children, parents need to consider various factors, such as educational philosophy, teaching quality, and school facilities.

By participating in open day events, parents can not only obtain this vital information but also experience the school's atmosphere firsthand. We hope that every parent will find the most suitable educational environment for their children during these open days, laying a solid foundation for their future.