Compare Moderate-level SEN International Schools in Shanghai, China

📚 Learning Moderate 🧩 Behaviour Basic

Instructs in English

Ages 3 - 19 years

Fees RMB 130,000 - 206,000

Pupils 400

Type Co-educational (boarding)

Canadian International School Kunshan (CISK) is a K–12 IB-continuum school located at No.555 Chuanshi Road, adjacent to Duke Kunshan University and Kunshan High School, in Kunshan City, Jiangsu Province. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes from early years up to grade 12; CISK was founded in 2012. The campus includes a dedicated kindergarten building, academic blocks, student dormitories and sports facilities; boarding and a school-bus network are provided. Annual tuition for 2025–2026 ranges from RMB 130,000 (Early Years) to RMB 206,000 (DP Years); additional fees apply for bus and dormitory services. Classes are small (caps commonly listed as up to 22 students per class) and instruction is in English; Mandarin is compulsory and the school runs Mandarin (MFL/MSL) and short taster programmes in Japanese, Spanish, Korean and German. Key leadership includes the Secondary Principal Christopher Hoddinott and Primary Principal Dr. Sarah Salazar.

Location

Canadian International School Kunshan (CISK) is on 555 Chuanshi Road in Kunshan, Jiangsu province — the campus is described as near Duke Kunshan University and Kunshan High School, with convenient local transport links. The school sits within the city of Kunshan (between Suzhou and Shanghai), so commuting from nearby districts such as Suzhou Industrial Park or Huaqiao is common for families.

Stages

CISK is a K–12 school offering the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP), serving students roughly from ages 3 to 18. It is presented as an IB Continuum World School delivering PYP→MYP→DP across the campus.

Type

The school is co-educational and operates both day and boarding options; the boarding provision is described as family-style student apartments on campus. CISK began with an Ontario (Canadian) curriculum background but now operates as an IB continuum school.

Additional learning support

CISK lists a Coordinator of Student Support Services and refers to learning-support/individualised plans and services for students with additional needs. The school also runs an English Learner pathway (Transitional English Program) using WIDA proficiency assessment for placement and regular progress review. Parents are notified of placements and the school references ongoing evaluation and learning-support planning.

Country affiliation

The school uses a Canadian identity (Canadian International School) and has historical links to the Ontario curriculum and an affiliation with St. John's Kilmarnock School (Ontario). Its branding and early curriculum origins reflect those Canadian connections.

Religious affiliation

No religious affiliation is listed on the school's public profile; CISK presents itself as a secular international school.

School day structure

For primary visitors, the school's published ‘A Day in CISK' schedule starts with arrival around 8:20am, morning classes from about 8:30–11:35, lunch and break around 11:35–12:30, afternoon lessons from about 12:35 and a typical primary day end at 3:30pm. End times vary by age group (secondary timetables commonly finish later on weekdays and may differ by day), so exact start/finish times depend on the programme and year group.

Bus service

The school operates a school-bus service with multiple routes (the site states seven routes) covering Kunshan and neighbouring areas such as Suzhou and Taicang; each bus is staffed with a senior bus-care teacher. The website posts a bus code of conduct and an application form for families, and route details are published by the school — parents are advised to contact Admissions for current route maps and pickup points.

Application and Registration Fees

- Application Fee (non‑refundable): RMB 2,000.
- Registration Deposit (one‑time, refundable): RMB 10,000. This deposit is invoiced and due with tuition fees and is refundable when a student leaves after proper notification and clearance.

Tuition fees (by school division)

- PYP — Early Years (Nursery / JK / SK): Annual RMB 130,000. Annual amount published by the school.
- Per‑term equivalent (annual ÷ 2, shown as an inferred semester figure): RMB 65,000 (inference based on two equal terms).
- PYP — Grades 1–5: Annual RMB 150,000. Per‑term equivalent (inferred): RMB 75,000.
- MYP — Grades 6–10: Annual RMB 170,000. Per‑term equivalent (inferred): RMB 85,000.
- DP — Grades 11–12: Annual RMB 206,000. Per‑term equivalent (inferred): RMB 103,000.

(Note: tuition amounts are published as annual payments in the school fee schedule; the per‑term figures above are simple half‑year equivalents inferred from the annual totals because the published schedule lists annual payments.)

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The registration deposit is invoiced and payable with tuition fees. The school issues a School Payment Notice with the school RMB or USD bank account after receipt of the application form. Bank charges arising from payment methods such as swiping or QR code scanning are borne by the payer. The published fee schedule lists annual payments and does not specify an installment timetable within the document.

Boarding (dormitory) fees

- Dormitory (5‑days program): RMB 18,500 per school year.

Other costs and typical additional charges

- Bus transportation: Within downtown Kunshan RMB 9,000 per school year; outside downtown RMB 12,000 per school year.
- Tuition does not include school lunches, uniform, transportation, individual music‑instrument tuition, or voluntary trips and events; these are charged separately. Uniforms are required for all students.
- Families may incur other variable costs (optional activities, special programs, trips) depending on grade and participation.

Refund information

- The Application Fee is non‑refundable. The Registration Deposit (RMB 10,000) is refundable when a student leaves, subject to proper notification and clearance procedures.

Fee payment options

- Payments are made to the Canadian International School Kunshan bank accounts (school provides RMB or USD account details on the School Payment Notice). Payment methods mentioned in the fee schedule include bank transfer and electronic methods that may incur bank charges (swiping / QR code scanning); any bank fees are to be borne by the payer. The school will provide the formal invoice/payment notice with account details after application submission.

Boarding Arrangements

The school offers a family-style student apartment for boarding. It uses an access-controlled dormitory with life teachers on each floor to support living, learning and socialising with peers in the same apartment. The first floor includes a multi-functional public hall, an extracurricular reading and discussion area, a coffee bar and a laundry service.

Uniform Requirement

All students wear the school uniform. Non-compliance may result in a behavior referral.

Food Options

The canteen provides three daily meal sets: Chinese set meal, daily specialties, and noodles. Breakfast, lunch and snacks are prepared and delivered to classrooms; kindergarten and Grade 1 receive lunch boxes on tables. From Grade 2 to Grade 12, students select from three meal packages and may add additional items if they finish their plates.

House System

CISK has four houses: Panda, Elephant, Eagle and Leopard. Students are randomly assigned to a house, and each house has a House Captain from grades 11 and 12. Merit points are awarded for good behaviour and academic performance and are tallied weekly; at year-end the house with the most points receives a trophy.

Governance and Ownership

The school was founded in 2012 and is licensed by the Jiangsu Provincial Education Bureau, the only international school in Kunshan with this license. It offers an IB Continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) with English as the language of instruction and is located beside Duke Kunshan University. The campus is at 555 Chuanshi Road, Kunshan, Jiangsu Province, China.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

CISK uses whole-school structures such as a House system and an elected Student Council to promote student belonging, peer support and leadership opportunities. The school's online listings show regular house activities and weekly house points that aim to build confidence and cross-year relationships. The website also advertises a Social‑emotional Counselor role and refers to a Guidance Counselling Center and student services department to support students' social and emotional needs. The Primary Years Programme is described using IB key words that include “caring,” indicating SEL is part of the curriculum ethos.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

CISK publishes an Inclusion Policy which defines students with special educational needs as those who can meet curriculum requirements but require special arrangements, and states the school will work with families to provide appropriate support. The school lists a Coordinator of Student Support Services (Dr Sarah Salazar) with professional background in special education and indicates ongoing meetings, services and learning‑support plans. The Inclusion Policy also notes the school will consider whether a student can succeed with the support and resources available at CISK. The website does not describe specialist clinical provision or list specific medical/therapeutic services on campus, and it does not state that CISK is a specialist SEN institution.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school states that English is the language of instruction and publishes a Language Policy outlining how it supports acquisition of English alongside Chinese and home languages. The website includes an “English as a Second Language” curriculum entry in its curriculum navigation and names ESL staff (for example, an SDC ESL teacher is listed in staff news). These pages indicate the school provides staffed English-language support, but the public site does not give detailed operational information about levels, assessment procedures or the exact structure of EAL withdrawal/streaming. For full programme details the school asks families to contact Admissions or Student Services.

Mental Wellbeing

CISK's public pages show multiple pastoral elements: a Social‑emotional Counselor position is advertised and the careers section states an emphasis on overall wellbeing for the school community. Boarding accommodation pages describe ‘life teachers' on each dorm floor, which the school presents as part of pastoral care for resident students. Whole‑school activities (House events, Student Council) are described as contributing to students' sense of belonging and peer support. The site also publishes a Child Protection and Safeguarding document as part of its welfare framework.

Safeguarding

CISK publishes a Child Protection and Safeguarding document and states the community implements clear policy and guidelines to address student safety; the page explicitly references children's rights and a duty to protect students. The school's employment pages state it conducts reference and background/criminal checks on all staff as part of employee screening. The website also links to formal policies (Inclusion, Assessment, Complaints) and a Student Guide that together form part of the school's stated safeguarding and welfare framework. For details on reporting procedures or named safeguarding leads, the published Child Protection and Safeguarding document should be consulted or the school contacted directly.

History

Canadian International School Kunshan (CISK) was founded in 2012 and initially offered the Ontario (Canada) curriculum before developing into a full IB Continuum school. The school's website records a sequence of developments: HSK test‑center approval in 2013, a campus move in 2016, IB Diploma authorization in 2017, PYP authorization in 2021 and MYP authorization in 2023. CISK is licensed by the Jiangsu provincial Education Bureau and locates itself close to Duke Kunshan University, which the school cites as a source of community partnerships. The school's online timeline summarizes these milestones rather than presenting them as promotional claims.

Community

CISK describes a multi‑national student body and says its community includes students from two dozen or more countries and active partnerships with nearby higher‑education institutions such as Duke Kunshan University. The school publishes regular events and calendars—examples on the site include Open House sessions, an International Day celebration, seasonal festivals such as a tree‑lighting ceremony, and outreach at regional events (for example, participation at the Suzhou World Cup fair). The school also communicates with families through newsletters and weekly highlights that report on field trips, parent learning activities and school assemblies.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

The school's website emphasizes structured parent engagement rather than presenting a clearly labeled, stand‑alone PTA page: CISK runs a Parent Learning Program, schedules Meet‑the‑Principal sessions, offers regular parent seminars and issues frequent parent newsletters and communications. Parent–teacher and three‑way conferences, as well as student‑led conferences, are named in the school's admissions and community information as routine ways parents engage with teaching staff. News posts show parents joining campus events and outings (the Parent Learning Program field trip is one example), and the school records community fundraising activity such as a Terry Fox charity drive. Meeting‑style events (open houses and principal Q&A sessions) and invited parent learning visits are used by the school to build parent–school partnerships rather than a single, publicized PTA document. For details and specific event notices, see the school's news and FAQ pages.

Facilities Overview

The campus spans 193 mu, with a built-up area of nearly 40,000 square meters. It includes a main academic building and a dedicated kindergarten facility. Student dormitories, a state-of-the-art laboratory, a well-stocked library, and smart classrooms are on campus. An indoor gymnasium, a campus dining hall, an outdoor sports field, and a 400-meter standard running track support daily learning and physical education.

Sports Facilities

The campus features an indoor gymnasium and a soccer field for physical education and team sports. Outdoor play areas are available, and a 400-meter standard running track surrounds the outdoor spaces.

Academic Facilities

The campus has a total building area of 40,000 square meters. There are two libraries and 20 classrooms, and science laboratories are on site, along with a cafeteria and coffee shop. The main teaching building uses eco-friendly materials and includes PM2.5 air purification, central air conditioning, and rainwater circulation systems, and the campus holds a 2-star Green Building Standard certification.

Extra Curricular Facilities

Co-curricular activities are delivered through Extended Courses across arts, sports, languages, music, and STEAM, plus a range of clubs. Sports include football, basketball, Frisbee, street dance, golf, fitness, badminton, karate, and youth fitness. Arts, STEAM, and languages offerings include pottery, flute, guitar, band, graffiti, LEGO, robotics, science experiments, drama, debate, and chess club.

Academic & Intellectual

The school is an IB Continuum World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). English is the language of instruction. The International Curriculum Center provides college admissions support to students.

Arts & Creative

A broad range of after-school co-curricular activities (CCA) is offered, including arts, sports, and STEAM. Arts options include pottery, flute, guitar, and band. Extended courses cover drama, languages, and other creative offerings.

Cultural & Language

The Chinese language program emphasizes language development with HSK testing and related cultural activities. Chinese cultural events include Speech and Recitation contests, a Chinese handwriting contest, Drama Festival, and Spring Festival celebrations. Non-English speakers are accepted, with ESL support available. English is the language of instruction.

Social & Hobbies

Co-curricular activities span sports, fine arts, and STEAM, with clubs such as drama and debate. After-school sessions run from 15:40 to 16:30 on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday for the full year. The school also hosts athletic events and exchanges, including ties with nearby Duke Kunshan University.

Community & Service

The school runs community service programs and participates in charitable events, including Terry Fox Run activities. It maintains community partnerships and collaborations with local institutions to enrich student life.

Leadership & Professional

Student life includes leadership development and career preparation through the Guidance Counseling Center, which provides college admissions support and other student services. The co-curricular program and advisory services aim to develop leadership, teamwork, and professional skills.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

The campus spans about 40,000 square meters (193 mu) with facilities such as an indoor gymnasium, a soccer field, an outdoor play area, science laboratories, two libraries, and a cafeteria. A 400-meter running track and other athletic facilities support physical well-being. The campus is located beside Duke Kunshan University, facilitating community and athletic collaborations.

Language Provision

The language of instruction is English. Mandarin is a compulsory course and is taught as Mandarin as a Second Language (MSL) and Mandarin as a First Language (MFL), with daily Chinese study for primary and secondary students. ESL programs support English language learners. Mandarin Enrichment Program supports Chinese language development, and language tasters are offered in Japanese, Spanish, Korean and German.

Bilingual Teaching

The school encourages bilingual focus among multilingual students. Mandarin and English are core languages of study.

Immersion Programs

The Chinese Program features an immersion language curriculum as its main feature. There are 5 Chinese classes per week, divided into native and non-native tracks, with mother-tongue materials and non-mother-tongue materials such as Easy Steps to Chinese and HSK-related textbooks. The program also uses Hanban-approved HSK testing, with the institution serving as an HSK testing site.

Awards

(Only items explicitly presented on the school website and dated within the five‑year window 2021–2025.)

- Forbes China — International Education Outstanding Contribution Award (2023): CISK reports it received the Forbes International Education Outstanding Contribution Award at the 2023 Forbes China International Education Forum. This is presented on the school website as an institutional award recognising the school's contribution to international education.

- Forbes China — Top 100 Chinese International Schools ranking (2023): the school's website states CISK was ranked 33rd nationally (and 2nd in Jiangsu, 1st in Kunshan) in Forbes China's 2023 list of Chinese international schools; this appears on the school site as a formal ranking/recognition awarded to the school.

- KingLead — China International School Innovation Competitiveness Top 100 (2022): the school's site records that CISK was placed No.26 in KingLead's 2022 “International School Innovation Competitiveness Top 100,” a sector ranking that the school presents as an institutional recognition.

- HKPEP ranking — 21st in most educationally competitive international schools for expatriate children in Mainland China (2024): the school's About/Timeline notes CISK secured 21st place in the HKPEP ranking for 2024; the school presents this as a sector ranking/recognition.

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Accreditations

- International Baccalaureate (IB) World School — authorized to deliver the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). This means the school is recognized by the IB Organisation to deliver those specific, internationally‑developed curricula and assessments.

- Licensed as a School for Children of Foreign Nationals by the Jiangsu Provincial Education Bureau — the school is officially permitted by the provincial education authority to operate as an international school for expatriate (and other eligible) students in Jiangsu province. This is the local government licence that governs legal operation and admissions eligibility.

- IGCSE & A‑Level test centre authorised by Oxford AQA — the school is an authorised centre for administering A‑Level and IGCSE examinations through the Oxford AQA board, which allows it to register and run those external UK assessments on campus.

- Authenticated by Cambridge Assessment International Education — the school reports that it has been authenticated by Cambridge Assessment, indicating an institutional relationship with Cambridge's international examination/qualification frameworks (for example IGCSE/Cambridge programmes or recognition).

- HSK test centre approved by the Confucius Institute Headquarters (Hanban) — the school was approved to administer China's HSK Mandarin proficiency exams, meaning it is an accredited local test centre for the HSK series.

Admissions

1. Initial enquiry and research (what to prepare). Contact the Admissions Office to request the current enrolment timetable, the year-group vacancy status and the school's document checklist. CISK asks families to submit applications via OpenApply, so you should create an OpenApply account in advance and gather identity documents (child's passport and parents' visas/residence permits), recent school reports and any learning-support records; the Admissions Criteria page lists the specific residency documentation the school requires for eligibility.

2. Complete and submit the online application. Use the school's OpenApply form and upload the documents from the checklist (the How to Apply page explicitly instructs applicants to upload required documents when creating an OpenApply account). Make sure uploaded files are clear and that you include the items the school requests for your child's age/grade (for example prior school reports for primary/secondary applicants).

3. School review and eligibility check. After you submit, the admissions office reviews the application and supporting documents to confirm the child meets the school's legal and programme admission criteria (CISK is licensed to enrol children of foreign nationals and has specific documentation rules for Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan residents, Chinese citizens settled abroad and other eligible categories). Expect the school to contact you for clarification if documentation is missing.

4. Assessment (age-appropriate tests). CISK arranges an age-appropriate assessment after the application is complete. The How to Apply page specifies that kindergarten applicants will be reviewed and attend a family interview; Primary (Grade 1–5) applicants take a school-organised admissions assessment (parents are asked to reserve at least two hours); Secondary (Grades 6–11) applicants take a written test (English and English-language math). Plan travel/online-test timing accordingly and ask whether an English-language support assessment will be provided if your child is not a native English speaker.

5. Family interview and, where applicable, further meetings. The school requires a family interview: kindergarten and primary applicants meet the Head of the Academic Department; secondary applicants' parents join a roughly 30-minute family interview. For scholarship candidates the school will invite shortlisted students to further testing and an interview with leadership. Bring originals of identity/visa documents to the interview as the school may verify them in person.

6. Decision timeline and offer. CISK aims to communicate admissions decisions within three working days (this can extend to five working days during peak admissions season). Successful applicants receive a digital offer letter; the offer will include instructions and any deadlines for accepting the place (for example a deadline to respond and pay a registration/confirmation deposit). If your application is unsuccessful the school closes the file and notes that applicants may reapply after six months.

7. Securing a place and fee steps. To secure a place you will be required to follow the offer instructions (typically accepting the offer in writing and paying whatever deposit or registration fee the offer specifies). The school's tuition-and-fees page explains what tuition covers and what it does not (see the fee schedule for current amounts and the exact deposit/application fees for the academic year). Always confirm whether deposits are refundable and the deadline for the payment directly with Admissions before transferring funds.

8. Final enrolment and orientation. After finance and paperwork are complete the school will confirm enrolment and advise about orientation dates, uniform, lunch plans and transport options. Note that tuition typically excludes lunch, uniforms, transport and optional music lessons or voluntary trips—budget for these separately. Keep a copy of the signed enrolment/fee paperwork for visa/residency or employer-reimbursement needs.

9. If you need help or have special circumstances. If your child requires English language support, has special educational needs, or you need a language service during admissions, contact the admissions team early (the school lists English/Mandarin/Korean admissions support and asks families to notify the office about other language needs).

Scholarships

CISK offers a limited number of full and partial scholarships and describes them as awarded on the basis of academic merit and financial need. The school's Scholarship page sets out the selection stages used in previous cycles: application submission, subject testing (English, Mathematics and Sciences), a cognitive‑ability test, and a final interview with school leadership; top-scoring candidates are invited to interview and the results are announced at the end of the selection period. The Scholarship page references a selection window (for example March–June 2023 for MYP and DP candidates) and says more details will be posted on the page; for the current cycle you should ask Admissions for the application opening date, the exact tests to be used, and whether the scholarship covers tuition fully or partially and any associated conditions (renewal criteria, behavioural/academic expectations). For questions or to request the latest scholarship guidance email admissions@ciskunshan.org.

Waitlist

CISK's public admissions pages do not publish a formal waiting‑list policy. The site states that “enrolment is subject to class vacancies,” which indicates that admission depends on available places in the requested year group, but it does not set out a published process or ranking for a waitlist or candidate pool. If a grade is full you should contact Admissions directly (phone or email) to ask whether the school maintains a waitlist for that specific year group, how they prioritise candidates, whether there are any deadlines to remain on the list, and what documentation you should keep current—these operational details are not posted on the public admissions pages.

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Hiba Academy Shanghai

📚 Learning Moderate 🧩 Behaviour Basic

Instructs in Mandarin, English

Ages 6 - 18 years

Fees RMB 170,000 - 220,000

Pupils 1400

Type Co-educational

Hiba Academy Shanghai is a bilingual day school for Grades 1–12 (Primary, Junior High and High School) located on Linyao Road in Pudong's New Bund area. The school opened in September 2018 and the campus was developed as part of the New Bund project. The Hiba model blends the Chinese national curriculum with elements of the English national/British approach and uses a co-teaching bilingual model (Chinese and English) across many subjects; the school explicitly describes immersive, co-taught lessons and a bilingual timetable. Fees published on the school site are shown per semester (Primary, Junior High, High School); the site lists bus, meal and uniform charges separately. The school's co‑curricular programme includes academic competitions (e.g. Model United Nations, World Scholars' Cup), sports and arts offerings and service opportunities. Where the school website does not list a specific figure (for example current total pupil numbers or exact pupil ages by grade) those items are left blank here; please let me know if you would like me to look these up outside the school site.

Location

Hiba Academy Shanghai is at No. 235 Linyao Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai (200126). The school is in Pudong (near the Qiantan / Front Beach international business area) and is reachable via Pudong transport links; the address and location are listed on the school website.

Stages

The school is organised into Primary, Junior High and High School. The Junior High section is described as covering grades/years 6–9; curriculum pages detail offerings for each level.

Type

Hiba Academy Shanghai is a private (民办), Chinese–English bilingual school that operates as a day school; the site describes a mixed Chinese and expatriate teaching team and a ‘nationalised' private high school model. The website does not advertise boarding or residential provision.

Additional learning support

The school has an Inclusion Team that provides individual and group counselling and learning support; staff work with teachers to develop individualised support plans for pupils with additional needs.

Country affiliation

Hiba Academy Shanghai is governed within the Wellington College Education (China) group and is linked to Wellington College in England (the governance pages describe WCEC oversight and the Wellington connection).

Religious affiliation

The school website does not list any religious affiliation; its materials and governance information present the school as a secular, bilingual/academic institution.

School day structure

The website describes lesson programmes, wellbeing lessons, breaks and school lunches but does not publish specific daily start and finish times. For exact daily hours (and any year-level differences) the school asks parents to contact admissions.

Bus service

The school provides a daily school-bus service (available for pupils in Grade 1 and above) and states it cooperates with a professional transport provider to run routes; specific routes, stops and registration are managed through the school's admissions/school services team. For practical details contact admissions at admissions.has@hibaacademy.org or the school phone.

Application fees
- Hiba Academy Shanghai does not charge or accept any application or admissions fees.

Tuition fees (per semester and per academic year)
- Primary (Grades 1–5): Semester I RMB 85,000; Semester II RMB 85,000 — Annual total RMB 170,000.
- Junior High (Grades 6–9): Semester I RMB 98,000; Semester II RMB 98,000 — Annual total RMB 196,000.
- High School (Grades 10–12): Semester I RMB 110,000; Semester II RMB 110,000 — Annual total RMB 220,000.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is published on a per‑semester basis (Semester I and Semester II) for the 2025–2026 academic year. No specific invoice dates, payment deadlines or detailed late‑payment terms are published on the school's public admissions or parent resources pages.

Boarding fees
- Hiba Academy Shanghai does not operate a boarding programme; the school provides a daily school bus service for pupils in Grade 1 and above (bus service fees are charged separately).

Other costs and typical additional charges
- Meal fee: RMB 37.5 per meal (charged on actual consumption).
- School bus fee: RMB 10,750 per semester (within 15 km) or RMB 12,250 per semester (over 15 km).
- Uniform fee: published per set by grade and gender (examples: Boys G1‑2 RMB 3,575; Girls G1‑2 RMB 4,040). The school operates an online uniform shop and provides an online purchasing guide.
- Voluntary extras charged separately by external providers: co‑curricular activities, school trips/events and individual instrumental tuition — these are billed separately and paid directly to providers.

Refund information
- The school's public admissions and parent resources pages note fee items but do not publish a detailed refund policy or specific refund procedures; the site does state government subsidies (where applicable) are deducted from tuition. No explicit refund schedule or terms are published on those pages.

Fee payment options
- The school's public admissions and parent resources pages list fees and suppliers (e.g., the online uniform shop) but do not publish a comprehensive list of accepted payment methods (bank transfer, card, Alipay/WeChat, etc.) or payment portal details. For the uniform shop the school links to an external online shop for orders.

Uniform Requirement

The school has a uniform policy. Uniforms promote pride and solidarity among pupils. Pupils and parents are expected to adhere to the policy and ensure uniforms are worn neatly and professionally.

Food Options

The school uses a world-leading catering service provider. All pupils eat school lunches unless exempt for religious or medical reasons. The school is nut-free; foods containing nuts are not permitted on campus; a healthy mid-morning snack is encouraged.

House System

The house system mirrors Wellington College's model and operates across England and China. In Grades 6-8, each house is led by a housemaster or housemistress with a team of tutors who oversee academic and pastoral matters; from Grade 9 pupils work with a grade leader while staying in their house groups. In Primary (Grades 1-5) pupils are assigned to one of four houses, participate in inter-house competitions and earn tokens for positive learning and good conduct, helping develop leadership and a sense of belonging.

Governance and Ownership

Hiba Academy Shanghai is governed by Wellington College Education (China) (WCEC). Governance rests with a central WCEC Executive Board and School Affairs Boards (SABs) for each school, supported by four sub-committees: Academic, Facilities and Services, Finance and HR, and Safeguarding and Child Protection. Governors include both executive and non-executive members drawn from Wellington College and WCEC, ensuring transparency and accountability; the governance model has been recognised by COBIS as a Beacon School for its governance practices.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Hiba Academy Shanghai teaches a compulsory “幸福课” (wellbeing/SEL) for all students that covers six areas: self-identity, emotional and spiritual health, social skills, physical wellbeing, global citizenship, and health and safety. The primary programme is team-taught by two homeroom teachers to create a supported classroom environment, and key themes continue and deepen through the secondary years. The school runs workshops and lessons to develop empathy, self-awareness, resilience and independent learning, and integrates these topics into other activities and clubs. The school also operates a peer-psychology/peer-support system (心理同伴辅导员) with monthly training led by the psychology team.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The website describes a student support team that provides learning support in individual and group formats, works with teachers to set personalised goals and support plans, and records individual student needs in dedicated files. The school conducts entrance psychological screening and maintains ongoing psychological health records for students identified as needing extra support. The site does not list specific categories of special educational needs (for example, dyslexia, ADHD, or other labelled conditions) nor does it identify the school as a specialist SEN institution. For details beyond the general learning-support provision described on the site, the school does not publicly specify which exact types of SEN it accepts or the full scope of specialist services.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school presents a bilingual/dual-language educational model and examples of English curriculum activities (e.g. workshops and English department events), but the website does not publish a dedicated EAL programme or explicit EAL provision for learners of English as an additional language. There is no clearly signposted EAL policy, specialist EAL team, or language-entry support described on the public site. Therefore, the school does not publicly disclose specific EAL support details on its website.

Mental Wellbeing

Hiba Academy Shanghai has a named wellbeing/psychology team and a counselling studio; the site describes daily availability of the counselling space (open five hours per week for drop-ins) and both one-to-one and group counselling options. The school runs classroom-based mental health education using locally approved materials, operates an online counselling channel and provides a dedicated psychology email (xinli.has@hibaacademy.org) for students and parents. The school also runs peer-support counsellor training, carries out routine psychological screening for new entrants, and keeps individual psychological records to guide follow-up support.

Safeguarding

The school states that child protection and campus safety are priorities, and it operates formal safeguarding policies and procedures that cover campus facilities, security, catering and transport. All staff undertake annual child-protection training and sign the school's safeguarding policy and staff code of conduct each year; recruitment includes background checks in line with International Task Force recommendations. The school cites its commitment to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and describes ongoing policy and training work to maintain safeguarding standards.

History

Hiba Academy Shanghai (Shanghai Huili School) opened in 2018 as part of the Wellington (China) Education Group's rollout of Huili bilingual schools. The school is a member of the Wellington Education Group, an organization that traces its origins to Wellington College in the UK and has been expanding its network of schools in China and beyond. Wellington (China) established its first China school in 2011 and created the Huili bilingual strand to broaden access to its dual-culture approach; Shanghai Huili was established within that development plan.

Community

The school community includes students, families, and faculty who are invited to participate as education partners in school life. Community activities range from cultural celebrations (for example, Spring Festival/New Year cultural programming) to interschool and regional sports competitions and award programs. The campus also participates in group-wide events linked to the Wellington network, and the school publishes regular news items reporting community and extracurricular activities.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

The school's parent body is organised as “Friends of Huili” (FOH); membership includes parents, staff and students and begins when a family joins the school community. FOH operates via a committee of six parent representatives (one chair and five vice-chairs) chosen by voluntary nomination and vote, and the committee works alongside the head. The group's stated aims are to organise cultural, social and fundraising activities, to create family-focused events and to support student opportunities such as community service and career/leadership activities. Typical events run or supported by FOH include a winter market, a summer carnival and an annual dinner; the committee's structure is intentionally flexible so parents can volunteer in different roles.

Facilities Overview

Hiba Academy Shanghai offers a 12-year education across Primary, Junior High and High School. The curriculum blends Eastern and Western practices within the Chinese national curriculum to give pupils a holistic, internationally minded education. The program emphasises Chinese heritage and culture alongside an international outlook, supported by a wellbeing programme to aid psychological and physical development. The campus provides state-of-the-art sports facilities including a swimming pool, a dance studio, a gymnasium, and outdoor fields and courts. The school operates three libraries (Primary, Junior High, High School) with over 40,000 English- and Chinese-language resources, supported by five full-time librarians. The campus is located at No. 235 Linyao Road, Pudong, Shanghai 200126, China, and on-site services include a healthcare centre, air-quality monitoring, school catering, and a daily bus service for students.

Sports Facilities

Sports facilities are described as state-of-the-art, including a swimming pool, a dance studio, a gymnasium, and outdoor fields and courts. Pupils engage in physical education and sport as a core part of the curriculum, guided by experienced PE teachers and swimming coaches. A 25-metre, six-lane swimming pool with appropriate timing and diving infrastructure has been highlighted as part of the school's swimming program. These facilities support a broad range of activities and competitions, reinforcing lifelong healthy participation in sport.

Academic Facilities

Hiba Academy Shanghai provides a 12-year education across Primary, Junior High and High School, combining the Chinese national curriculum with English-language elements to create a bilingual learning environment. The bilingual model uses Chinese and Western co-teaching to develop fluency in both languages and to deliver multi-subject bilingual learning. English instruction uses native English-speaking teachers, and bilingual approaches are applied to subjects such as Mathematics and Natural Science. The curriculum emphasises cross-curricular links, inquiry-based learning, and a strong wellbeing component to support holistic development. The High School offers university and career guidance, including a Five Year Roadmap for HE applications and pathways to IGCSE/IBDP, with dedicated staff supporting subject choices and progression. The library system supports English- and Chinese-language learning with three libraries and a professional staff, underpinning research and study across all levels.

Extra Curricular Facilities

Co-Curricular Activities span arts, sports, enrichment, service and adventure, with programmes designed to extend learning beyond daily classes. Pupils participate in expeditions and trips, including outdoor camping and subject-related visits, and engage in activities such as World Scholars' Cup, Model United Nations and World Leadership Programme. Wellington College's partnership provides opportunities for visits to England. The Arts department offers a sequence from visual arts, design technology, music and performing arts through to IGCSE and IBDP study. Sport and wellbeing are integrated with clubs and events, and enrichment activities run throughout the year to broaden interests and skills.

Academic & Intellectual

Hiba Academy Shanghai offers a 12‑year education encompassing Primary School, Junior High and High School. The curriculum blends Eastern and Western approaches within the Chinese national curriculum to support holistic development and an international outlook. The academic programme aims to develop lifelong learning skills through a rigorous, connected approach across subjects.

Arts & Creative

The school provides a broad arts curriculum delivered by specialist teachers, with opportunities for visual arts, design and technology, music and performing arts as part of the core curriculum and co‑curricular activities.

Cultural & Language

Classes are taught in a bilingual English‑Chinese environment. The Primary school uses a blended Chinese and English language model, with English taught by native speakers and an emphasis on bilingual proficiency. Junior High maintains a Chinese‑English learning environment designed to promote high bilingual standards.

Social & Hobbies

Co‑curricular activities and enrichment programmes extend learning beyond the classroom, including excursions, clubs and participation in global programmes such as the World Scholars' Cup, Model United Nations and the World Leadership Programme. There is a close partnership with Wellington College in England that provides additional visits and activities.

Community & Service

Wellbeing and community programmes encourage social responsibility and service, with a dedicated wellbeing curriculum and inclusion team to support social and emotional development. The school runs a calendar of events and activities that foster community engagement.

Leadership & Professional

The High School offers university and career guidance, including a structured timeline for HE applications and subject choices for IGCSE and IB DP, supported by university and career counsellors. A 1–2–1 advisory model and regular workshops help pupils plan their future pathways.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

Wellbeing is a compulsory part of the curriculum, with a programme that covers self‑identity, mental and emotional health, social development, physical well‑being, global citizenship, and health and safety. Inclusion and counselling support are provided to meet diverse pupil needs.

Language Provision

The school teaches Chinese and English. Primary delivers a bilingual program with a Chinese curriculum and English instruction, taught by Chinese and international teachers. English instruction follows the English national curriculum blended with Shanghai requirements, with native English-speaking teachers supporting language learning. Junior High continues the Chinese-English bilingual environment, with a curriculum designed to promote bilingualism and English-language development across subjects.

Bilingual Teaching

Bilingual teaching uses Chinese and English instruction across subjects. Primary uses a Chinese curriculum with English language instruction delivered through co-teaching by Chinese and international teachers. The Chinese and Western co-teaching approach creates an immersive bilingual learning environment, with native English-speaking teachers supporting language learning. Pupils develop bilingual proficiency across languages and disciplines.

Immersion Programs

An immersive bilingual learning environment is provided in Primary and Junior High, with Chinese and international staff co-teaching across subjects to support language development. The curriculum blends the Chinese national curriculum with English-language teaching and Western educational practices to enhance cross-subject learning. The approach emphasises bilingual fluency and international-mindedness through multi-subject learning.

Awards

From the school website (past five years, school‑level recognitions awarded to the institution rather than to individual students):

- 2024 “惠立杯” (Hiba Cup) Long‑Yangtze (Yangtze Delta) Youth Swimming Invitational — school group (school team) finished first overall (team / school‑group champion; Shanghai Youth Swimming League & Hiba Cup event), with the school reported as taking the school‑group top score and winning the team trophy on 26 May 2024. This is a competition trophy awarded to the school's team performance rather than an individual student award.

No other school‑level awards (that were explicitly described on the Hiba Academy Shanghai website as awards given to the school itself) were found in the site's news and accreditation pages within the past five years. If you would like, I can broaden the search to include external sources (local news, competition organisers or accreditation bodies) to confirm whether the school has additional institutional awards or recognitions beyond what the school website publishes.

Accreditations

Below are the accreditations and formal memberships Hiba Academy Shanghai lists on its website (each entry includes what the accreditation/membership is and why it matters):

- IB World School — The school is authorised to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP); this indicates the school meets the IB Organisation's standards for delivering the two‑year pre‑university Diploma curriculum.

- Cambridge International School (Cambridge Assessment) — Hiba states it is a Cambridge International School and offers Cambridge IGCSEs; this shows the school is approved to deliver Cambridge secondary qualifications (IGCSE) that are used by many international schools worldwide.

- Council of International Schools (CIS) — the site lists membership of CIS (sometimes described as being a CIS school); CIS is an international membership organization that supports school improvement and runs a school accreditation process (membership indicates engagement with CIS standards and networks).

- WASC (ACS WASC / Western Association of Schools and Colleges) — the school's news page reports it received official WASC accreditation in mid‑2025; WASC is a U.S. regional accrediting body whose accreditation confirms a school has met independently assessed standards of institutional quality and continuous improvement.

Note: the school's website also shows links and partnerships with other external organisations and examination services (for example DofE, ACT, College Board, GL Assessment) but those appear on the site as programme affiliations or partner links rather than explicitly described on the site as separate accreditations. Where the site explicitly states an accreditation or official authorisation, I have listed it above.

Admissions

1. Decide eligibility and read the school's published admissions rules. Parents should confirm age and residency criteria (for example, the 2025 brochure specifies primary applicants born between 1 Sep 2018 and 31 Aug 2019 and that the school's招生范围 is Pudong). Confirm whether your child is applying as a local-age candidate, a直升 (internal promotion) candidate, or as an插班/transfer — each category has different documentary requirements.

2. Prepare required documents and proof of eligibility. For local/统招 places the school and district require identity and residency documentation (e.g., household registration or proof of eligibility) and, for some categories, employer contracts or social-insurance evidence (for staff-child categories). Have originals and clear copies ready because the District Education Bureau will verify资格材料.

3. Submit your application through the official municipal systems during the published window. The brochure and admissions page state that parents must register online through“一网通办” or the 上海市义务教育入学报名系统 in the specified dates (example 2025 windows shown in the 招生简章). Do not pay any third‑party intermediaries; the school states it only accepts direct family applications. If you are applying for an插班/transfer (middle or high school entry outside the unified window), the site asks you to complete the school's information/registration form so the admissions team can follow up.

4. Note selection method and verification steps. For standard义务教育招生 the District organizes分类计划 and (where applicable) conducts computer-based random allocation (电脑随机录取) and dossier verification on specified dates — students who fail verification are not admitted. Parents should watch the official schedule and be prepared to provide any additional verification requested by the district on the verification dates.

5. Understand assessments and interviews (where relevant). The school's public materials for the compulsory-education intake state the school will not run advance tests, interviews or academic exercises for those admissions categories (the brochure lists three commitments to this effect). For non-compulsory or transfer admissions, the school's admissions page indicates the office will contact families after you submit the transfer registration form; follow the admissions officer's instructions about any school assessments or meetings.

6. Offer, acceptance and fees. If an offer is made or a place is allocated, parents must follow the school's instructions and the district's timelines to accept the place and complete enrolment paperwork. The school's published tuition and service fees (term-by-term tuition, canteen, bus, uniform rates) and the statement that the school does not charge application or registration fees are on the admissions/fees page — parents should budget for the listed tuition and voluntary activity fees and confirm the current year's final approved rates with the school.

7. Final enrolment steps and practical matters. After acceptance, complete payment, submit any outstanding documents, and make arrangements for transport, uniforms and optional activities. If you expect to request fee adjustments (for example, as a student who qualifies for public subsidy), discuss this with the admissions office because the site notes some public subsidies will reduce billed tuition.

Scholarships

The school publishes two named scholarship programmes and guidance on applying:

- “叔蘋奖学金”: a high‑level Wellington (China) group scholarship aimed at academically and behaviourally strong students from domestic working‑class households. It is available to students in Year 8 and above; the school states the award level can reach up to 110% of the annual tuition and successful recipients may be able to continue the award to graduation if they meet ongoing conditions. Applicants who receive the scholarship are also offered university‑guidance and career support. Application/selection details are handled by the school; the admissions page describes eligibility and scope.

- 惠立奖学金: introduced in 2020 and targeted at students (also from Year 8 and above for 2025–26) who show strong academic, sporting or artistic performance, leadership potential and alignment with 惠立 values. The award can cover up to 50% of annual tuition and is intended to recognise broader contribution to the school community.

How to apply and assessment process: applicants are asked to submit a bilingual personal statement (no more than one A4 page) that states the category being applied for and reasons for the application, sent to admissions.has@hibaacademy.org. Successful applicants will be invited to a school scholarship assessment event. The site also refers to additional personalised support programmes — contact admissions for timelines, document templates and current deadlines. Note that scholarship availability, criteria and amounts are published for the 2025–26 cycle on the admissions page; confirm current‑year details with the admissions office before applying.

Waitlist

Hiba Academy Shanghai follows the municipal and district procedures for义务教育 allocation rather than operating a conventional school‑run waiting list for its standard intake: the 招生简章 describes classification of plans, district verification and computer random allocation (电脑随机录取) as the official route for admitted students. For internal直升 students there is a separate直升录取 process and published直升结果; for插班/transfer requests the school asks parents to submit an information/registration form and the admissions office will contact families — in practice that creates a contact/interest pool for transfers but the school does not describe a formal, published waitlist mechanism for the unified intake. If you want to be placed on any informal transfer pool or be informed of openings, submit the school's information form and request that the admissions team keep your details on file.

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Happy Bridge Kindergarten

📚 Learning Moderate 🧩 Behaviour None

Instructs in English, Mandarin

Ages 1 - 6 years

Type Co-educational

Happy Bridge Kindergarten (HBK) in Changning District, Shanghai, is a private early years program for children aged 1 to 6. The school follows the IB Primary Years Programme framework alongside the Chinese national curriculum and operates as an IB Candidate School. English is the principal language of instruction, with Chinese used as a working language and dedicated mother-tongue support to help children develop language skills at home. The school also offers language clubs in French, Japanese and Spanish to broaden cultural and linguistic exposure. HBK emphasizes inquiry-based, student-centered learning, integrating knowledge, skills and concepts through transdisciplinary themes and responsible action within the IB framework. Facilities include a library, LEGO classrooms, art classrooms and theatre stages, with both indoor and outdoor spaces designed for exploration and collaboration. ESL support assists English learners, while the bilingual environment connects East and West to foster open-minded, reflective learners. HBK welcomes international families seeking partnership.

Location

No. 489 Huaiyin Road, Changning District, Shanghai, China. The school sits in an urban area of Shanghai.

Stages

Pre-K level (18-36 months); K1 level (3-4 years); K2 level (4-5 years); K3 level (5-6 years).

Type

Private kindergarten

Country affiliation

China

School day structure

The schedule of the day is divided by age group; the admissions teacher will send you the course schedule.

Bus service

The school provides transportation with 8 school buses covering most areas of Shanghai.

Application fee
- An application fee is required from all applicants; the school's admissions policy states that a complete application must include the application fee.

Tuition fees by year group (amounts)
- The school's public admissions materials and policies do not publish specific tuition amounts by year group or term. Parents are required to complete the enrollment agreement and pay tuition as part of the acceptance process, but no numeric tuition schedule for Pre-K, K1, K2 or K3 is published in the school's public materials.

Tuition billing schedule and payment terms
- The enrollment process requires that, upon acceptance, parents sign and return the enrollment agreement and that tuition is paid before the child's first day of school. This timeline (enrollment agreement signed on acceptance; tuition due before the first day) is stated in the school's admissions steps. Specific term dates, installment options, or invoicing cycles are not published in the materials available to the public.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable. Happy Bridge operates as a kindergarten/day program (Pre-K through K3) and does not advertise boarding or residential services.

Other costs and fees (uniforms, meals, transport, extras)
- Transport: the school operates a fleet of school buses and states that school bus service is available (the site notes a total of eight school buses). Specific bus routes, eligibility and bus fees are not published in the school's public admissions materials.
- Uniforms, meals, extracurricular course fees, learning-materials charges, and similar ancillary costs are referenced indirectly (parents receive a pre-admission notice listing items to prepare), but specific fees or prices for uniforms, lunch, after‑school care, or clubs are not published in the school's publicly available materials.

Refund information
- The school's publicly available admissions policy and admissions pages do not publish a detailed refund or fee‑withdrawal schedule (for example, pro‑rata refunds, deadlines, or cancellation penalties are not listed in the materials available to the public).

Fee payment options
- Payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, mobile payment platforms) and details about surcharges, international transfers, or where to send payment are not published in the school's publicly available admissions materials. The school's enrollment process indicates that tuition must be paid before the first day, but the public materials do not state accepted payment methods.

Summary of available fee-related facts
- The school requires an application fee and requires that parents sign an enrollment agreement and pay tuition before the child's first day. The school provides day‑time kindergarten services and school bus transport. Specific numeric amounts for application fees, tuition by year or term, bus fees, uniform costs, meal charges, refund rules, and accepted payment methods are not published in the school's public admissions materials.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school is committed to creating an open-minded and caring learning community, a place where everyone enjoys discovery, embraces differences and values creativity. Relying on the IB Primary Years Programme, HBK integrates advanced educational concepts and implements student-centered inquiry-based learning. The learning environment emphasizes curiosity, collaboration and responsible action as core components of development. The aim is to develop international citizens with open minds, diligent thinking, self-discipline and responsibility for society.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

HBK provides an Inclusion Program that diversifies and differentiates classroom practice and assessments based on students' individual needs. The aim is to provide each student with the best chance to meet their maximum learning potential across the full spectrum of learning ability, addressing short-term and long-term needs and providing support in the most appropriate setting with available resources. Teaching approaches are planned with high expectations and opportunities are provided for all pupils to achieve, with support where required. The program recognizes diverse experiences, interests and strengths and ensures access to the full curriculum through differentiated planning, resources and teaching methods.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

English is the main language of instruction at HBK, and all students from Pre-K to K3 also participate in learning a language other than English. Instruction in Japanese is provided by a specialist language teacher, enabling continuity of language learning into neighboring secondary schools, and optional French, Japanese and Spanish club courses are available. ESL students are supported by the English as a Second Language programme to participate fully in the academic program and social life. Working languages are Chinese and English; language of instruction is English and Chinese; mother-tongue support is provided to acknowledge and develop students' home languages.

Safeguarding

HBK's Inclusion Policy emphasizes creating effective learning environments in which the contributions of all pupils are valued and pupils can feel secure and are able to contribute appropriately. The policy aims to promote pupils' moral, social and cultural development and to prepare all pupils for opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of life. Language instruction is differentiated to meet the needs of all learners and promotes international-mindedness in the school through additive bilingualism and biculturalism. Roles and responsibilities for safeguarding and inclusion are defined for administration, teaching staff, specialists, support staff, parents and students, with governance oversight to ensure safeguarding while delivering inclusion and access to learning.

Facilities Overview

HBK Shanghai features a library, LEGO classrooms, art classrooms, and theatre stages. The campus includes indoor and outdoor activity spaces designed to support exploration and collaborative learning. Classrooms and shared spaces are arranged to encourage interaction, inquiry, and hands-on projects within the IB framework. The environment supports a range of learning experiences across literacy, arts, and social development in a safe, welcoming setting.

Sports Facilities

Indoor and outdoor activity spaces support physical education and active play. These spaces enable small-group games, movement activities, and sport-related exploration as part of the IB program. The school integrates movement and outdoor exploration into its learning approach. The facilities are designed to accommodate a variety of activities on a single campus.

Academic Facilities

HBK follows the IB Primary Years Programme and integrates it with the local curriculum. English is the main language of instruction, with Chinese also used as a working language, and additional language clubs (French, Japanese, Spanish) available. The school provides a library, LEGO classrooms, art classrooms, and theatre stages as learning spaces to support inquiry-based projects. ESL support is provided to assist students learning English, and mother-tongue support helps students develop language skills in their home languages.

Extra Curricular Facilities

Club Courses are offered to extend learning beyond regular classes. Optional language clubs are available for French, Japanese, and Spanish. These clubs supplement the IB-based inquiry by providing opportunities for language development and cross-cultural collaboration. Additional clubs and activities broaden interests and skills beyond the core curriculum.

Academic & Intellectual

HBK uses the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) framework and is an IB Candidate School. The school emphasizes student-centered, inquiry-based learning. Knowledge, skills and concepts are integrated into transdisciplinary themes to cultivate curiosity and responsible action, supporting active learning.

Arts & Creative

The school has a library, LEGO classrooms, art classrooms and theatre stages. Students express creativity through two- and three-dimensional art and participate in art exhibitions and drama shows.

Cultural & Language

English is the main language of instruction. Students learn an additional language, with Japanese taught by a specialist and optional French, Japanese and Spanish club courses available. Staff language profile includes English, Chinese, Japanese, French and Spanish; student language profile includes Chinese, Japanese and English. Mother-tongue support is provided for learners who speak a language at home other than Chinese.

Social & Hobbies

Morning Exercise is a daily activity guided by the sports coach, with children listening to the whistle and adjusting their pace. Theme featured activities include Winter Camp, Summer Camp, Music Festival, Lantern Festival and Arbor Day. Art Exhibition and Drama Show are regular events, and Graduation Ceremony and Sports Day are part of school life.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

Daily morning exercise builds physical fitness, balance and self-discipline. The kindergarten emphasizes sports and outdoor activity as part of wellbeing, including Sports Day and other physical activities.

Language Provision

Working languages are Chinese and English; language of instruction is English and Chinese. English is the main language of instruction, and Pre-K to K3 participate in learning a language other than English. ESL supports English learners, and mother-tongue support is provided for home languages. The language policy lists multiple staff languages and student languages (staff: English, Chinese, Japanese, French, Spanish, etc.; students: Chinese, Japanese, German, English).

Bilingual Teaching

English and Chinese are working languages. English is the main language of instruction. Pre-K to K3 learn a language other than English, with Japanese taught by a specialist; there are optional French, Japanese and Spanish club courses. ESL and mother-tongue support are provided.

Immersion Programs

Japanese is taught by a specialist language teacher to extend language learning; optional French, Japanese and Spanish club courses are available.

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