Britannica International School, Shanghai
上海不列颠英国外籍人员子女学校
- UK EYFS
- British
- IGCSE
- A Level
Per yearabout USD 39K–55.1K
CNY 260K–368K · Reference range · not confirmed by the school · 2026-27 school year
About
Britannica International School, Shanghai delivers the English National Curriculum for students aged 18 months to 18 years, from Early Years through IGCSE and A Level, in small classes in Gubei, Shanghai.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
- Run directly by Orbital Education. See all 13 schools of Orbital Education
Info checked 2026-11-06 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
UK EYFS · British · IGCSE
Ages
Ages 2–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Grades
- Reception – Year 13
- Nationalities
- 40
- School day
- 08:40-15:00
Fees
Reference range · not confirmed by the school
CNY 260K–368K
about USD 39K–55.1K
2026-27 school year
We have not found the school's own fee table yet, so this is a rough range from public sources.
Sources
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedEYFS · British curriculum · IGCSE · A Level
EYFS
Early years · Ages 2–5
The early-years stage of British schools: play-based learning of language, social skills and early reading and number.
British curriculum
Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18
Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last two years.
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
A Level
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18
The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Languages
Exam results
- A Level · Top grades
- 30%
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Mother-tongue programmes
- Chinese, Korean, French, Spanish, Japanese, He
- School bus
- Yes
- Food options
- Vegetarian, Allergy safe
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Library
After-school activities
- Sports
- Arts
- Languages
- Expeditions
Upcoming events
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Support for Korean families
- Korean language class
- Yes
Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- COBIS, BSO, pearson, CIE
- Memberships
- COBIS
Licence
SFCC: foreign passport holders only
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
The essentials
Additional learning support
Describes a differentiated approach in small classes, with a form teacher tracking each student's development and needs.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Country affiliation
British-owned and managed school with British-trained teachers delivering the English National Curriculum, with a strong British ethos.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
School day structure
School hours are 08:40 to 15:00, Monday to Friday. After-school activities run 15:00 to 16:00, except Wednesdays.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
Operates school bus routes, described as door-to-door transport for students.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Governance and ownership
Describes itself as the only British-owned and managed school in the city, with a principal's welcome message on the site.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Follows the English National Curriculum from Early Years through secondary, culminating in IGCSE and A Level qualifications.
- Early Years
- Primary
- Secondary
- IGCSE
- A Level
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
Reports 2024-25 A and AS Level results with 30% at A* and 36% at A*-A, above UK national averages, and a 100% pass rate for graduates.
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Wellbeing
English as an additional language (EAL)
Runs an English as an Additional Language programme taught by specialist teachers so learners can access the curriculum.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding
Refers to a Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy as part of its pastoral care.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Community
Provides information for families living in Shanghai, including housing, transport and useful links.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
Purpose-built campus in central Gubei, next to open parkland, with a wide range of facilities.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Has a swimming pool and a sports hall.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Includes modern classrooms, science and technology suites, a library and ICT rooms.
- Classrooms
- Science suites
- Technology suites
- Library
- ICT rooms
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Arts and creative
After-school activities include arts programmes.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Cultural and language
Provides world language classes covering several languages as part of the cultural programme.
- Mandarin
- Korean
- French
- Spanish
- Japanese
- Hebrew
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Lifestyle and wellbeing
After-school activities include sports and expeditions.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Offers native-language lessons throughout the school in Mandarin, Korean, French, Spanish, Japanese and Hebrew, taught by native-speaking specialists.
- Mandarin
- Korean
- French
- Spanish
- Japanese
- Hebrew
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Accreditations
Accredited by COBIS and BSO, and offers Cambridge, Pearson Edexcel, EAL accreditation and other programmes.
- COBIS
- BSO
- Cambridge International
- Pearson Edexcel
- Duke of Edinburgh's International Award
- ALFRI EAL accreditation
- Primary Geography Quality Mark
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions start with an enquiry, followed by an application form. School visits can be arranged.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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