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Western International School of Shanghai
Years 10-11
Years 12-13 RMB 318,000
RMB 328,000
Boarding Fees
Years 5-9
Years 10-11
Years 12-13 RMB 62,250
RMB 68,250
RMB 73,710
Admission: Online application.
Transport: School bus service available.
University Information: Our staff provide pupils with a wealth of relevant
experience, information and guidance when preparing them for the rigours
of the higher education application process. Subsequently, our pupils
deservedly earn places at some of the world’s most prestigious universities
and we’re rightly proud of their well-earned success.
No. 555 Lian Min Road, Xujing Town, Qing Pu District, Shanghai 201702
Tel: +86 21 6976 6388
Email: [email protected]
www.wiss.cn
Director: Dr. Greg Brunton
Description: The Western International School of Shanghai (WISS)
has been educating young people from across the globe in a caring and
inspirational environment since 2006. Working with students from the
age of 3 to 18, we have 48 different nationalities exploring challenging
aspects of the world around us and experiencing the joys of inquiry-based
learning. As an IB World School, WISS is uniquely placed to promote new
perspectives and broaden the minds of the children in our care, and deepen
their sense of understanding and wonder. WISS prizes communication,
holistic learning and intercultural awareness and is the perfect place for truly
international families who are bringing up their children to be global citizens.
Number of Teachers & Assistants: 180+
Number of Classrooms: 50
Teacher/student ratio: 1:6
Hours:
Monday-Thursday 8:20am-3:30pm
Friday 8:20am-3:00pm
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate Programme (PYP, MYP, DP).
Frequency and Duration of Mandarin Classes: 45 minutes daily.
Age students begin to learn Mandarin as Second Language: 2 years old
Mandarin Curriculum: At WISS all students may study Chinese as an
additional or native language. The language programme will be further
enhanced through school assemblies, performances, presentations and
field trips around Shanghai.
Other Languages Available: Chinese, Spanish, German, French,
Japanese, Swedish, Finnish and Dutch.
Facilities: 16 acre site, modern campus, 500-seat Theatre, Black Box
Classroom Theatre, John Altman Recital Room, Music Studios, Dance
Studios, Drama Studios, 4 sports fields, Gymnastics Room, Indoor
Gymnasium, two swimming pools, outdoor basketball court, Science Wing.
Uniform: Yes
School Lunch Available: Yes
Scholarships: Yes
Accreditations: IB Organisation, WASC.
Fees:
Pre-Nursery and Nursery
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
Grades 1-5
Grades 6 -10
Grades 11-12
RMB 150,350
RMB 194,000
RMB 208,550
RMB 227,950
RMB 242,500
RMB 252,500
Debenture Info: One-time mandatory capital fee of RMB 20,000.
Transport: School bus service available.
Parents: We have parent committees, encourage parent involvement, and
offer parent coffee mornings parent workshops and social events.
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