Western International School of Shanghai
上海西华外籍人员子女学校
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB Diploma
- IB Career-related
About
International IB school in the western suburbs of Shanghai, offering IB PYP, MYP, DP and CP for ages 2.5 to 18, with students from over 50 nationalities.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB PYP · IB MYP · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 2.5–18
Language
English
Type
International school
- Nationalities
- 50
- Founded
- 2006
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Interview, Eal test
- Scholarships
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB PYP · IB MYP · IB DP (Diploma) · IB CP (Career-related)
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPOffered
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Performing arts
- Service
- Sport
- Visual arts
Exam results
- IB Diploma · Pass rate
- 100%
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Nurse on site
- Yes
- Device policy
- Device provided by the school
- School bus
- Yes
- Lunch included
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Sports field
- Track
- Theatre
- Climbing wall
- Gymnastics
- Art studio
- Music studio
- Science labs
- Robotics lab
Sports
- Football
- Swimming
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Badminton
- Softball
- Dance
- Floorball
Arts
- Music
- Visual art
- Musical theatre
- Dance
After-school activities
- Robotics
- Rock Climbing
- Yoga
- Chess Club
- Badminton
- Community Choir
- Concert Band
- Community Orchestra
- Drama Kids Club
- Tiger Running Club
- Math Support
- Science Support
- Clay Modeling
- Kung Fu
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- IB
- Memberships
- ACAMIS, COIS, EARCOS
Licence
SFCC: foreign passport holders only
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
The essentials
School day structure
Afternoon activities are a required part of the school day for Early Years and Primary students, run in six-week blocks.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
Over 30 buses cover major residential areas, with air-quality monitoring, seatbelts and trained drivers and monitors. After-school buses are separate.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Uniform
School uniforms and WISS-branded merchandise can be bought at the WISS Shop on campus.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Food options
An on-campus cafeteria serves a buffet of options for students, parents and staff.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Offers all four IB programmes (PYP, MYP, DP, CP), emphasising inquiry-based and student-centred learning.
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB DP
- IB CP
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
The school reports that all graduates passed the IB Diploma in its most recent results.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Opened in 2006 with 17 students, the school has grown to hundreds of students from over 50 nationalities.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
An 18-acre campus with purpose-built classrooms, art studios, outdoor areas, and sports and performing arts facilities.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Includes an astroturf football field, running track, two swimming pools, indoor gymnasium and climbing wall.
- Astroturf football field
- Running track
- Two swimming pools
- Indoor gymnasium
- Climbing wall
- Gymnastics studio
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Has design and robotics labs, Mac and PC labs, iPad and laptop stations, and science and technology labs.
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Extra-curricular facilities
Performing arts spaces include a working theatre, a recital room, a film and photography studio, and music and dance studios.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
After-school options include robotics, maths and science support, and maths competition preparation.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
555 Lianmin Road, XuJing Town, Qingpu District, Shanghai (address given for The WISS Academy; main campus address not stated)
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