Playtimes HK Magazine The School Book 2019-2020 | Page 178

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. 176 www.playtimes.com.hk