About
Shanghai TOK Academy is a private A-Level international curriculum school that follows a 'life is education' philosophy. It is governed by a board with a principal responsible for day-to-day management.
Key facts
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Curriculum
A Level · IGCSE
Language
English
Type
International school
- Grades
- 9 – 12
- Entry process
- Test, Portfolio, Interview
- Accreditations
- WASC
Curriculum and academics
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Curricula, explained
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.
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.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
Campus and school life
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Sports
- Golf
- Tennis
- Urban walking
Arts
- Digital media
- Modern theatre
After-school activities
- 物理挑战赛（BPhO）社团
- 经济论坛
- 逻辑辩论社
- 数字媒体社团
- 现代剧场
- 高尔夫
- 网球
- 城市行走探索团
- 支教计划
- 学生大使计划
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Governance and ownership
A private school founded by several partners, run under board leadership with the principal accountable for management.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
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Curriculum
Follows the UK A-Level syllabus with discussion, text analysis and an EPQ project, building critical thinking. Also runs project-based learning.
- A-Level
- EPQ
- PBL
- HiMCM 수학 모델링
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Facilities
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Facilities overview
Open campus layout links classrooms, shared learning areas and common spaces. Teaching rooms are flexible and can be reconfigured.
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Extra-curricular activities
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Academic and intellectual
Academic extension clubs include physics challenge, economics forum and logic debate.
- 물리挑战赛(BPhO) 동아리
- 경제 포럼
- 논리 토론 동아리
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Arts and creative
Digital media club and modern theatre offer creative expression.
- 디지털 미디어 동아리
- 현대 연극
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Community and service
Students take part in community service projects and teaching support visits to rural schools.
- 커뮤니티 서비스
- 농촌 학교 지원 교육
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Leadership and professional
A student ambassador programme involves students in campus management and communication tasks.
- 학생 대사 프로그램
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Lifestyle and wellbeing
Offers sport and outdoor options including golf, tennis and urban walking exploration.
- 골프
- 테니스
- 도시 걷기 탐방
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Languages
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Immersion programmes
IG stage is taught partly in English as a transition, and A-Level lessons are fully in English.
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Admissions
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Admissions
Applicants submit an online form with name, grade, phone number and email.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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上海市长宁区宣化路300号华宁国际中区1306A
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