Nord Anglia Chinese International School vs Yew Wah International Education School of Shanghai Lingang

	N Nord Anglia Chinese International School Shanghai, China	Y Yew Wah International Education School of Shanghai Lingang Shanghai, China
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year RMB 154,000 - 240,000	Fees / year RMB 170,000 - 180,000
Age range	Age range 6 - 18 years	Age range 6 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Curriculum	Curriculum Chinese National Curriculum, IB (DP), Australian Curriculum	Curriculum Chinese National Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Pupils	Pupils 2,500	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 25	Typical class size 25
Instruction language	Instruction language Mandarin, English	Instruction language English, Mandarin
Opened	Opened 2016	Opened 2015
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The school campus is at 1399 Jinhui (Jinhui) Road, Huacao Town, Minhang District, Shanghai (Minhang). The site is in the suburban Minhang area, roughly 15 km from Shanghai city centre and close to the Hongqiao transport hub (airport and large rail interchange).	Location Located in the Lin‑gang (Nanhui New Town) area of Pudong, Shanghai — address listed as No. 2 Yinlian (Yinlian) Road, Pudong, Shanghai 201306. The campus sits in the Lin‑gang Special Area near Dishui Lake and is reachable by local roads and regional shuttle/bus services serving the Lin‑gang zone; parents typically travel by car or taxi from central Pudong and nearby neighbourhoods.
Stages	Stages NACIS serves primary and secondary year groups (generally listed as Grades 1–12 / ages about 6–18). Senior students follow an International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (and international pathways in upper years).	Stages The Yew Wah Lingang campus runs a continuum of schooling linked to the Yew Wah/YCYW network: early years provision is available on the wider campus, and the YWIES Lingang programme serves primary and secondary year groups (commonly reported as Grades 1–12, with IGCSE and A‑level pathways in upper secondary).
School type	School type The school is co-educational and operates as a day school with boarding options noted in public listings (day & boarding). It is part of the Nord Anglia Education group.	School type The school is co‑educational and offers both day places and boarding options for students (boarding and day arrangements are noted in school materials). Parents relocating from overseas can apply for either day or boarding depending on year group and availability.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support As part of the Nord Anglia network, the school is reported to provide learning-support and English/Chinese language support and in-class differentiation for students who need it; network schools typically operate inclusion or learning-support teams. NACIS's public pages do not publish a detailed SEN policy online; if your child has diagnosed or complex additional needs, contact the school's admissions or learning-support team to discuss assessments, available specialist support and any external-therapy arrangements.	Additional learning support The school maintains a Learning Support function (job listings and school information describe a Head of Learning Support and Learning Support teachers) and issues Individual Learning Support Plans and assessment/accommodation arrangements for students with identified needs. Families should contact admissions to discuss specific needs and available adjustments.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation The school is located in China and delivers a bilingual programme that blends the Shanghai national curriculum with international elements (Chinese and English mediums). It is not an embassy or church school and does not carry an affiliation to another country.	Country affiliation YWIES Shanghai Lingang is part of the Yew Chung Yew Wah (YCYW) education network, an organisation with historical links to Hong Kong that operates multiple campuses on the Chinese mainland and internationally.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation No religious affiliation is stated in the school's public materials; NACIS is presented as a non-denominational, secular bilingual school.	Religious affiliation The school is non‑denominational; school materials and network information do not list a religious affiliation.
School day structure	School day structure Public information shows a typical school day beginning in the morning (students usually register between about 08:00–08:30) with classes running through the day and a normal finish time around 15:30 (exact times vary by year group and by term). The day includes a morning break and a lunch period; after-school activities and later bus departures are commonly offered on select days.	School day structure Published information for the campus indicates a typical school day finishes in the mid/late afternoon (sources report student dismissal around 4:30pm); the admissions/office hours are Monday–Friday during daytime office hours and boarding students have supervised care after school. Confirm exact daily timetable and start/finish times with admissions during enrolment.
Bus service details	Bus service details The school operates a student bus service; public listings indicate school-provided buses and set routes (details, stops and fees are managed by the school). For exact route maps, pickup/drop-off points, fees and registration procedures contact NACIS Admissions directly — these arrangements are updated each academic year.	Bus service details The school offers a school‑bus service for students (routes and stop locations vary year to year). Local school listings and parent guides note that bus transport is available; parents should contact the school's admissions or transport office for current routes, pick‑up points, safety procedures and fees. } PMID: N/A.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fees - No school-specific application, enrolment or resourcing fees for Nord Anglia Chinese International School (Minhang) are published in the public sources consulted. The school's publicly listed fee pages examined include only tuition figures. Tuition fees (by year group) - Grade 1 to Grade 5: RMB 154,000 per year. - Grade 6 to Grade 9: RMB 180,000 per year. - Grade 10 to Grade 12: RMB 230,000 per year. (These figures are presented as the school's published annual tuition amounts by year group.) Billing schedule and payment terms - Nord Anglia schools operate a three-term academic year (Term 1 late August/early September to December; Term 2 January to March; Term 3 April to June). School fees are generally payable in advance on or before the first day of each term. Where advance payments cover multiple terms, income is recognised across those terms. A full term's notice of withdrawal is commonly required for refund of prepaid tuition at a majority of group schools. Boarding fees (if applicable) - Boarding is indicated as available at the Minhang campus; however, no specific boarding-fee amounts for Nord Anglia Chinese International School (Minhang) were published in the public fee pages reviewed. Other costs (uniform, transport, meals, trips, exams) - The school's published public fee details reviewed list only tuition by year group and do not include itemised charges for uniform, bus, lunch or trip fees for Minhang. Note that other Nord Anglia campuses commonly publish optional/compulsory additional charges (e.g., school bus, uniforms, residential trip or lunch provider charges) as separate line items; those examples are illustrative of the group but are not specific Minhang figures. Refund information - The Nord Anglia group's published terms indicate that, at the majority of group schools, a full term's notice of withdrawal is required for refund of prepaid tuition; this is the group-level practice identified in the materials reviewed. No Minhang-specific refund schedule or refundable deposit amounts were published in the sources consulted. Fee payment options - No Minhang-specific payment method instructions were published in the public fee pages located. Nord Anglia schools commonly accept bank transfers and provide bank details on campus fee pages; for example, other Nord Anglia China campuses publish bank account details for RMB and USD payments. Parents should note that payment timing (advance, termly) follows the term schedule above.	Fee details Application / registration fees - Application or assessment fees are not published in the school's primary/secondary admissions brochure; no separate application fee amount is listed for primary or lower-secondary in the school's published admissions materials. Tuition fees by year group (per term and per year) - Primary (Grades 1–5): Per semester — RMB 85,000; Per academic year (2 semesters) — RMB 170,000. - Lower secondary / Junior (Grades 6–9): Per semester — RMB 90,000; Per academic year (2 semesters) — RMB 180,000. - Upper secondary / High school (Grades 10–12): Per semester — RMB 89,000; Per academic year (2 semesters) — RMB 178,000. Billing schedule and payment terms - Fees in the school's admissions materials are stated on a per-semester basis; parents should expect billing and invoicing to follow the semester cycle (amounts above are semester figures; annual totals equal two semesters). Boarding (residence hall) fees - For primary and lower-secondary the admissions information gives a boarding fee ceiling of up to RMB 18,000 per semester. - For upper-secondary / high school the brochure lists boarding at RMB 14,000 per semester (the high-school brochure notes the boarding charge may be subject to final approval). Other costs and typical additional charges - The school's published admissions materials do not itemize all ancillary charges; families should budget separately for items commonly charged in addition to tuition, including school lunches, uniforms, school-run transport, optional co-curricular activity fees, examination or assessment fees, and school trips. These items are generally not included in the tuition/boarding figures above. Refunds and fee adjustments - A public, detailed refund policy or fee refund schedule is not set out in the school admissions brochures; refund terms and any government approvals affecting fees (for example, boarding fee approvals) are referenced as subject to official confirmation. Families should treat refunds or adjustments as governed by the school's enrolment/contract terms. Fee payment options and contact for payment queries - The school's publicly available admissions materials do not list specific payment methods (such as card, bank transfer, or mobile payment) in the brochures. For billing, payment terms and accepted payment channels, contact the admissions office. Contact details are published on the school site.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements The school provides a full boarding programme with a house system to enhance students' social engagement and self-management. Each dormitory accommodates four students. For safety, dorm access is via a card for students and staff. Boarding facilities are well-equipped and provide a home-like environment with holistic pastoral care. Boarding students have access to a range of activities and courses, including rowing, CAS, and cooking. The school provides 24-hour on-campus medical support and nutritious meals.	Boarding arrangements Boarding is available at YWIES Shanghai Lingang. The school welcomes boarding or day students and provides a residence hall for boarding students.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options Nutritious meals are provided on-site as part of the boarding provision.	Food options On-campus dining is provided in a dedicated dining hall for boarding students.
House system	House system The school uses a house system to promote social engagement and self-management among students. Dormitories are separated by gender floors and allocated by age group so that students in the same year group live together. Each dormitory houses four students.	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The NACIS Shanghai Minhang is part of Nord Anglia Education.	Governance and ownership YWIES Shanghai Lingang is part of the Yew Chung Yew Wah Education Network, owned by the Hong Kong Yew Wah International Education Foundation; governance uses a Western and Chinese co-leadership model.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Nord Anglia Chinese International School (NACIS) Minhang is a bilingual school for ages 6–18 (Grades 1–12) that combines the Shanghai National (Chinese) Curriculum with international programmes. For Primary and Lower Secondary (Grades 1–9) NACIS delivers the Shanghai National Curriculum integrated with international approaches, taught bilingually in Mandarin and English across core areas such as Chinese, English, mathematics, science, arts, physical education and STEAM. In Upper Secondary (Grades 10–12) students follow internationally recognised qualifications: the school runs Cambridge/IGCSE-style courses in the 14–16 phase and then offers choices between Cambridge A‑Level and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) for the final two years (the school also references its own NACIS High School Diploma pathway). The IBDP is taught in the standard six‑subject configuration with the DP core (Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge and CAS), while A‑Level is provided as the two‑year, subject‑specialist route; NACIS supports external exam entry and university preparation. The formal curriculum is complemented by extensive co‑curricular and partnership programmes (for example collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT, UNICEF and IMG Academy) and differentiated, level‑based assessment to support bilingual progression.	Curriculum details Yew Wah International Education School of Shanghai Lingang delivers a bilingual, co‑taught programme organised into Primary (Grades 1–5), Lower Secondary (Grades 6–9) and Upper Secondary (senior years), as shown on its admissions and academics pages. The Primary programme explicitly integrates the Chinese national curriculum with project‑based bilingual teaching and regular subjects (Chinese, English, mathematics, music, PE, visual arts) plus specialist options such as compulsory early‑grade violin, string orchestra, drama and STEM. Lower Secondary continues the bilingual, collaborative Chinese/Western co‑teaching approach with interdisciplinary units and explicit preparation for international assessment pathways. Upper Secondary follows Cambridge Assessment pathways—students undertake IGCSE and Cambridge AS/A2 (A‑Level) examinations (the school publishes CAIE/IGCSE/AS/A2 results and runs IGCSE/A‑Level scholarship routes). In addition to these core qualifications, the school provides specialist art & design tracks, careers and university guidance, and networked online courses to broaden Upper Secondary subject choices.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning NACIS describes a house-based boarding programme and “holistic pastoral care” that supports students' social development, and its website highlights extensive co‑curricular provision (the Nord Anglia network cites more than 270 activities) that the school says help develop teamwork and resilience. A 2021 school article about boarding notes student-led initiatives such as a student “wellbeing hub” and regular one‑to‑one check‑ins by boarding staff, indicating structured peer and staff support in residential life. These sources show the school uses boarding, house structures and wide extracurricular involvement as part of its SEL approach.	Social & emotional learning The school teaches 'Wellness' and 'Wellness, Life Skills and Moral Education' as part of its curriculum, indicating structured in-curriculum provision for character education and social–emotional learning. Co-curricular activities such as the Social Service Club and network events (for example TEDx and service‑learning projects) give students opportunities to practise leadership, collaboration and community service. Pastoral elements are also implied through parent‑school programmes (Parent Ambassador Programme and seminars) that support home–school partnership in students' personal development.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) The school does not publicly disclose detailed information about Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision on its website. The admissions page notes entrants are interviewed to ascertain academic, social and language standards, but it does not describe specific SEN programmes, staff roles, or the range of needs supported.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The NACIS website emphasises a bilingual programme and tailored language learning within its curriculum, but it does not publish a specific English‑as‑an‑Additional‑Language (EAL/ESL) programme, EAL staffing structure, or EAL entry/assessment processes on its public pages. Because the school's public materials do not provide further detail, the school does not publicly disclose information regarding specific EAL provision.	English as an additional language Yew Wah Shanghai Lingang lists English course pathways for different abilities in its upper‑secondary curriculum, including 'English as an Additional Language' and 'English as a Second Language/ESL' options, showing formal EAL provision at senior levels. The site states students are placed into one or two English courses depending on level, which indicates differentiated English instruction is used.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing The school's site and news articles show activity supporting wellbeing: staff wellbeing workshops (for example yoga and art sessions) are described in teacher‑training posts, and the boarding article records student initiatives such as a student wellbeing hub and routine pastoral contact in boarding life. The homepage also refers to holistic pastoral care within the boarding programme, indicating the school includes structured welfare routines for residential students. There is no publicly available standalone mental‑health policy or a named counselling team described on the public site.	Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing is addressed through curriculum subjects named 'Wellness' and 'Wellness, Life Skills and Moral Education', which appear as compulsory elements in the school's programmes. The school has offered programmes with a 'wellness' strand (for example a past Summer Programme that included 'Lifestyle & Wellness'), and boarding provision notes experienced staff supervise and monitor dormitory safety, indicating additional pastoral oversight for boarders.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding NACIS is part of the Nord Anglia Education group, which publishes a comprehensive Safeguarding Policy and states that safeguarding is a core organisational priority; Nord Anglia also recently announced senior safeguarding appointments to strengthen group practice. Job postings and school communications for NACIS reference standard vetting and background checks for staff, reflecting the group‑level safeguarding commitments applied to the school.	Safeguarding The school publishes a Child Protection section and explicitly states that YWIES Shanghai Gubei is a 'Child‑Safe School' with links to its Child Protection Policies and Procedures. Its privacy policy also sets out how pupils' and families' personal information is protected and handled, which is part of the school's safeguarding measures.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The school is a day and boarding campus in Minhang District, Shanghai, affiliated with Nord Anglia Education. It provides a safe, spacious environment with international teaching facilities and advanced technology to support learning. The Phase I campus features a 400-seat hall, and Phase II adds a 550-seat theatre and a dedicated performing arts center. The campus includes a 25‑meter indoor pool, a standard football pitch, an indoor athletics area, a basketball court, a tennis court, and a rock climbing wall. All classrooms have interactive whiteboards, and science labs include laser cutters, 3D printers and a makerspace. The learning resource centers and two libraries support study and research.	Facilities overview The school serves local and expatriate students aged 6 to 18. The campus occupies a total land area of 60 mu with a construction area of 25,000 square metres. It consists of four buildings: a main academic building with classrooms and spaces for events and Co-Curricular activities, a residence hall, a dining hall, and a gymnasium with additional space for educational purposes. Facilities provide a safe and friendly environment for students of all ages and include a library, a modern laboratory, a multi-media centre, an auditorium, sports grounds, a swimming pool, an art centre, a music room and a dancing room. The residence hall is co-managed by Chinese and foreign teachers. The building includes a PM2.5 air purification system and central air conditioning to maintain a comfortable learning environment.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities Phase II includes a sports building with a 25‑meter indoor pool, a standard football field, an indoor athletics area, a basketball court, a tennis court, a professional training pool and a rock climbing wall.	Sports facilities The school provides a gymnasium for indoor sports and physical education. It has dedicated sports grounds for outdoor activities and field sports. A swimming pool supports swimming lessons and aquatic activities.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities All classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards. Primary classrooms accommodate 24–26 students and include dedicated music, science and information technology spaces. In the secondary division, classrooms are complemented by multi‑purpose rooms including advanced music facilities, a design studio, dedicated computer labs, science labs, art studios, a photography darkroom and two drama studios. Senior students have independent learning spaces. The school operates learning resource centers in both phases, offering open study spaces, books, computers and staff support. The performing arts facilities include a 400‑seat hall and a 550‑seat theatre, with advanced sound and lighting. The campus also houses two libraries to support study and research.	Academic facilities The campus features spacious classrooms and a modern laboratory. A library and a multi-media centre support independent learning. An auditorium supports school gatherings and performances. Facility design includes spaces for co-curricular activities and other learning spaces.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Extracurricular activities include a broad range of offerings such as sports teams and community service, along with global collaboration projects. The social education goals describe providing diverse learning opportunities to develop social responsibility, teamwork and global citizenship, and to support student‑led CAS projects. The Nord Anglia Global Campus connects NACIS students with peers in 31 countries and enables participation in STEAM competitions and sports, fostering collaboration and international networks.	Extra curricular facilities The school offers over 200 diverse Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs).
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Nord Anglia Chinese International School (NACIS Shanghai) was founded in September 2016 and has since expanded into a K–12 bilingual campus serving a large student body (the school's site states a roll of around 2,500 students). It is operated as part of the Nord Anglia Education group, a UK-based owner and operator of international schools. NACIS's public materials note the development of purpose-built facilities, a boarding programme and partnerships with external organisations for curricular enrichment.	History Yew Wah International Education School of Shanghai Lingang is part of the Yew Chung Yew Wah (YCYW) Education Network, a group of schools founded by Professor Paul Yip and Dr Betty Chan Po‑king that expanded into mainland China from Hong Kong. The Lingang campus opened in 2015 as the network's YWIES presence in the Lin‑gang Special Area; the campus was developed on a site adapted from an earlier government building. The school was established under the Yew Wah brand as the group extended its network of kindergartens and YWIES campuses across mainland China. These developments sit within the wider YCYW framework of cross‑school programmes and shared governance.
Community	Community NACIS describes a bilingual, multinational school community that runs regular cultural and extracurricular programmes — including performing-arts, STEAM and global-service activities — and participates in Nord Anglia's regional events and global initiatives. The school's public news and partner reports show NACIS both taking part in and hosting multi-school events (for example, a Nord Anglia performing-arts festival held in Shanghai in 2025).	Community The school describes a bilingual, bicultural community with a mix of Chinese and international staff and students and a programme of co‑curricular activities that includes music, drama, choir, language options (for example Spanish and French), and team sports. Campus life is supported by regular school and network events—such as Founder's Day and inter‑school activities—plus concerts, exhibitions and trips that bring together students, families and staff. The Lingang campus size and staffing have been described in local profiles, and the school emphasises parent‑school communication through a dedicated parent portal and school news channels.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association YWIES Shanghai Lingang maintains formal parent communication channels (a Parent Portal and WeChat updates) and the YCYW network runs parent webinar series and workshops aimed at wellbeing, safeguarding and supporting learning at home. The school's online parent services and listed contact points are used to share policies, event information and volunteer opportunities; parents commonly support concerts, sports days, Founder's Day celebrations and trips. YCYW's Safeguarding and Inclusion guidance notes that schools engage parents through surveys, meetings and workshops, and the Lingang site highlights a Parent Portal login as a principal channel for families. While the school site does not publish a detailed PTA constitution online, these portals, webinars and school‑level meetings provide the main routes for parent representation, volunteering and event organisation.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The school partners with MIT to deliver STEAM cross-disciplinary education. The program integrates science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics to foster inquiry and problem-solving. Students engage in interdisciplinary challenges, including projects related to space exploration such as the MOXIE initiative. Teachers participate in MIT-based professional development to keep instruction at the cutting edge.	Academic & intellectual The school serves students aged 6 to 18, from primary through upper secondary, at the Lingang campus in Pudong. The school provides an immersive bilingual learning environment. The school offers IGCSE and A‑Level programmes and has a Careers and University Guidance Office. Graduates have been admitted to globally renowned universities, including Oxford University; Johns Hopkins University; Imperial College London; London School of Economics and Political Science; University College London; University of St Andrews; University of Edinburgh; The University of Hong Kong; The University of Melbourne; Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne; University of Toronto; University of California, Davis; University of California, Irvine; University of California, Santa Barbara; University of Illinois at Urbana‑Champaign; University of the Arts London; Boston University; and University of Washington.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative The school collaborates with Juilliard School to provide world-class performing arts education across dance, drama, and music. Students access expert instruction from Juilliard-affiliated teachers and participate in immersive arts learning, including performing arts camps in Switzerland, China, and the United States. The program builds confidence, self-expression, and appreciation for the arts.	Arts & creative Art & Music is part of the academic program at the Lingang campus. Specialist courses include Drama, Violin, String Instruments, Movement/Dance, Science, STEM, and Integrated Media Performance; first‑to‑third grade students are required to learn violin, while fourth‑to‑fifth‑grade students may choose among violin, string instruments, integrated media performance, or movement/dance. The school also hosts World Classroom and Somerset Yew Wah Classroom in the UK as part of its arts and culture offerings.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language All students receive high-quality bilingual instruction and access the IB program. The Nord Anglia global campus connects 31 countries, enabling cross-cultural collaboration and participation in international projects and competitions, including STEAM challenges and sports events. The collaboration develops cross-cultural communication skills and global-mindedness.	Cultural & language The campus emphasizes an immersive bilingual learning environment. English Language Enhancement is available as part of the academic program. World Classroom and Somerset Yew Wah Classroom in the UK are part of the language and global‑learning initiatives.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Nord Anglia works with IMG Academy to provide high-level sports training and personal development programs, with access to expert coaches and health resources. The collaboration supports participation in international competitions and joint projects across Nord Anglia schools.	Social & hobbies The campus offers over 200 co‑curricular activities. Campus Life includes Co‑Curricular Activities and Trips & Excursions. The Lingang campus also provides a Residence Hall as part of boarding life.
Community & service	Community & service The school partners with UNICEF to support social impact programs aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Students undertake recycling and other community projects, participate in World Children's Day activities, and may join UNICEF-led initiatives such as high-level forums for student ambassadors.	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Student ambassadors engage with UNICEF HLPF opportunities, and the school supports student-led CAS projects and leadership development through its global campus platform. These experiences foster leadership and professional skills across a globally connected student body.	Leadership & professional The school uses a Western and Chinese co‑leadership model. The leadership team includes a Regional Executive Principal, a Western Co‑Principal, a Chinese Co‑Principal, and a School Business Manager: Mr Richard Zhang; Mr Clayton Mullins; Dr Gary Zhou; and Mr Steven Zou.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing The campus includes a professional theatre with a 550-seat capacity and two water-sports centers, set in a spacious and safe environment. The school partners with IMG Academy to provide high-level sports training and wellbeing resources to support physical and mental health.	Lifestyle & wellbeing The Lingang campus comprises four buildings: a main academic building, a residence hall, a dining hall, and a gymnasium. Facilities include a library, a multimedia centre, an auditorium, sports grounds, a swimming pool, an art centre, a music room and a dancing room. The campus employs PM2.5 air purification and central air conditioning to provide a safe and comfortable environment.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision The school provides a bilingual learning environment with English language development support for learners with different proficiency levels and offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) program.	Language provision The Shanghai Lingang Campus is an international education school located in Lingang, Pudong, Shanghai, enrolling local and foreign students aged 6 to 18. The school was founded in 2015 and is a vibrant community. The campus is located in Nanhui New Town and provides education from primary through secondary levels. In early childhood education, foundational skills and holistic development are fostered; the school creates an immersive bilingual learning environment through collaboration between teachers and parents to cultivate confident, caring, and curious young learners. The campus reports a student–teacher ratio of 6:1, more than 200 co-curricular activities, and over 90 years of educational experience. 100% of graduates have been admitted to globally renowned universities. Recent university acceptances include Oxford University, Johns Hopkins University, Imperial College London, London School of Economics and Political Science, University College London, University of St Andrews, University of Edinburgh, University of California, Davis, University of California, Santa Barbara, University of California, Irvine, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, The University of Hong Kong, University of Washington, Boston University, University of Melbourne, University of Toronto, and École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL).
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The school offers bilingual teaching for primary, middle, and high school students, with teaching arranged for ages 6 to 18.	Bilingual teaching The school provides an immersive bilingual learning environment. Teachers and parents work together to cultivate a new generation of confident, caring, and curious young learners.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs Immersion programs emphasize bilingual learning in early childhood. This approach supports a vibrant bilingual learning community.
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards From the school website (past five years, 2021–2025) I found one award given to the school itself: 1) "卓越成就奖" / "Outstanding Achievement Award" — awarded to NACIS at RAISE2023 (November 2023). One-line explanation/significance: this award (presented at the RAISE2023 Asia international schools conference / China international schools 30‑year ceremony) was given to a group of relatively young but notable international schools (those established within 10 years) and is presented on the school's site as a recognition of the school's progress and standing in China's international education sector. Notes on scope and sources: I limited the awards list to items explicitly presented on the school website and excluded all items that the site attributes to individual students or student teams (for example IGCSE/IGEM/competition results and project grants) because you asked for awards given to the school itself. If you'd like, I can broaden the search to external sources (press, Nord Anglia group announcements or third‑party listings) to check whether additional school‑level awards appear outside the NACIS website.	Awards Only awards explicitly listed on the school's website in the past five years (2021–2025): 1) 2023 Forbes China — “2023 Forbes China Outstanding International School” (YWIES Shanghai Lingang) — The school reports that it was named one of Forbes China's Outstanding International Schools at the 2023 Forbes China International Education Forum; Forbes' selection also placed the school in their Top 25 in China and Top 5 in Shanghai lists for 2023. This is presented on the school's news page. 2) Forbes China Top-25 / Top-5 selection (2022) — The school's site states it was selected as one of Forbes China's Top 25 international schools in China and Top 5 in Shanghai in 2022 (the school cites this previous-year selection in its 2023 Forbes news item). Notes: I only included awards or formal recognitions that are explicitly described on the YWIES Shanghai Lingang website. The site contains many student-level and staff-level awards (e.g., individual CAIE / competition recognitions and a Cambridge teacher award) and network-level honours; per your instruction I have not listed awards given to students or awards described as belonging to the wider YCYW network unless the school page explicitly says the award was given to YWIES Shanghai Lingang itself. If you'd like, I can (a) extract the exact school pages for each item into a short reference list, or (b) search for any additional third‑party confirmations of these recognitions.
Accreditations	Accreditations Listed on the NACIS (Shanghai, Minhang) website: 1) International Baccalaureate (IB) — the school's site describes its IBDP offering and presents the Diploma Programme as part of its senior-school curriculum. One-line explanation/significance: The IB Diploma Programme (DP) is a two-year, internationally recognised pre‑university qualification for 16–19 year olds; authorization to offer the DP signals a school has met IB standards for curriculum, assessment and teacher preparation. 2) A‑Level — the school's A‑Level page describes an A‑Level pathway for Years 11–12. One-line explanation/significance: A‑Levels (Advanced Levels) are UK-style subject-based qualifications usually taken over two years and accepted by many universities worldwide; offering A‑Levels indicates the school delivers that recognised UK curriculum pathway. 3) NEASC (candidate school) — NACIS's site explicitly notes it is a NEASC candidate school. One-line explanation/significance: NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges) is a U.S.-based regional accrediting association with a Commission on International Education; candidate status means the school is engaged in NEASC's multi‑year self‑study and peer‑review process toward formal accreditation.	Accreditations 1) Boarding Schools' Association (BSA) — The school's residence-hall provision is assessed and accredited by the Boarding Schools' Association; BSA accreditation indicates that the boarding operation meets the association's international standards for boarding welfare, staffing and premises. 2) Participation in Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) programmes (IGCSE / AS / A Level) — The school publishes its Cambridge (CAIE) examination results and refers to IGCSE/AS/A Level programmes on its site; those pages show the school administers CAIE assessments and runs Cambridge international programmes, which are UK-based internationally recognised external examinations. (This item is drawn from the school's news and programme pages reporting CAIE results and IGCSE/A‑Level activity.)
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Be prepared to say which year/grade you are applying for and your preferred start month; Shanghai regulations mean the school will also ask for parental/guardian details early in the process. The school publishes that applications are open year‑round on a rolling basis, so early contact helps clarify current availability. 2. Discover the school — Parents are invited to visit the campus (open days and one‑to‑one visits are available) to see facilities and meet staff; use the visit to confirm whether day or boarding (the school offers both) fits your family. During a visit you can also ask for a copy of the full fee schedule, transport routes, meal arrangements and any grade‑specific entry guidance. Keep notes from the visit (key contacts, deadlines, any special entry requirements) because these are used later in the application and interview stages. 3. Apply for a place — Complete and submit the online application form and upload the required supporting documents; the online form requires two parent/guardian profiles and allows you to save progress and return later. Required documents differ for mainland and non‑mainland applicants — examples include passport/ID pages, household registration or residence permits, recent school reports, birth certificate and (for certain grades) a Chinese/English personal statement — so check the grade‑specific list before you submit. Filling the form fully and attaching the correct documents speeds processing; the school's online form explicitly states incomplete parental information will delay progression. 4. Application review and interview — Once the application is complete the Admissions team will review documentation and contact you to arrange a family interview (and any age‑appropriate assessments if required). Be ready to discuss your child's academic history, language levels (the form asks about English and Chinese proficiency) and any additional educational needs so the school can assess appropriate placement and support. Ask at this stage what assessment format (subject test, interview, or classroom‑based activity) applies to your child's year level so you can prepare. 5. Offer of place — If the application and interview are successful the school will send an official offer by email; the offer letter will set out the place offered, the fee terms, and any conditions (for example final documents or medical/registration paperwork). Read the offer carefully for acceptance deadlines, payment deadlines and notice periods; some administrative steps (e.g. government registration for mainland students) must be completed separately and on time. If you need clarification about any clause in the offer (refundability of deposits, refund conditions, or start date), contact Admissions before paying. 6. Confirm enrolment and pay tuition — To secure the place you must follow the payment instructions in the offer (the school lists annual tuition rates on its site: Primary ¥154,000; Middle ¥180,000; High School ¥240,000). After payment you will receive confirmation and further joining instructions (uniforms, bus registration, lunch account setup, start‑of‑term timetables and any mandatory health/registration forms). If you expect to need a payment schedule, sibling discounts, or flexible arrangements, raise these with Admissions before you accept so they can confirm what (if any) options are available.	Admissions Note — the URL you provided (https://www.ywies-sh.com) is the YWIES Shanghai Gubei campus; below I've prepared information for the Shanghai Lingang campus (official Lingang site and admissions brief). 1. Check eligibility and school intake plan. Confirm your child's age and residency status first — Lingang publishes age/registry requirements (for example, Grade 1 and Grade 6 age/placement rules and residency categories) and the school has limited places in each intake (e.g., Grade 1: 28 places; Grade 6: 72 places for the 2024/25 cycle). Parents should verify whether the student is eligible as a local Shanghai citizen, a non‑local with the required Shanghai residence permit/social insurance history, or as a holder of an overseas passport (HK/Macau/Taiwan included). 2. For Grade 1 and Grade 6 (mandatory municipal process). Per Shanghai rules, applications for Year 1 and Year 6 must be submitted through the Shanghai online service platforms ("一网通办" and the Shanghai compulsory‑enrolment system) during the published windows; the district then completes computer random allocation for oversubscribed plans. Parents must enter the school's registered name exactly (上海浦东新区民办沪港学校) and follow the district timetable (the school's 2025 brief lists the registration and volunteer‑submission dates). Missing those windows usually means you cannot be considered under the unified allocation. 3. For other grades (transfer/placement/international applicants). For entry into other grades you can apply directly via the Lingang admissions portal (online application or downloadable form) and submit the required documents: student ID/passport or household book, parent ID, recent academic reports, growth record (for Grades 2–9), and passport‑style photos; originals will be required for verification at interview/placement. The admissions office will acknowledge receipt and contact you about next steps and available slots; because places are limited it's advisable to apply early and prepare translated copies of transcripts if they are not in Chinese or English. 4. Placement process and school checks. For the Lingang campus the published admissions brief emphasises compliance with local policy: schools in the district have committed not to hold pre‑enrolment tests or off‑campus recruitment exercises for the unified intakes; for some transfers or high‑school international programme places the school may require academic records or programme‑specific assessments, and will notify families of any on‑campus checks. Parents should ask Admissions in advance whether a specific grade or programme will include an assessment, and should retain originals of all supporting documents for verification on arrival. 5. Offers, acceptance and practical next steps. For unified admissions (Grades 1 and 6) the district issues allocation notices; for other grades the school will issue its own offer/placement notice when a place is decided. If you receive an offer, follow the school's instructions promptly — confirm acceptance within any stated deadline, provide requested originals, and complete payment/registration steps the school specifies to hold the place; contact the Lingang Admissions team by phone or email (listed on the admissions page) if you need clarification. Always request written confirmation of the next steps and the deadline to avoid losing the place.
Scholarships	Scholarships NACIS Shanghai's public admissions pages (English and Chinese) do not publish a school scholarship or bursary programme on the pages we reviewed. The site and the online application materials focus on required documents, entry procedures and tuition information rather than on financial aid. If you want to explore scholarships, fee assistance or any special reductions (for example for exceptional circumstances or sibling arrangements), ask Admissions directly at apply@nacis.cn — they can confirm whether any internal or Nord Anglia group‑level opportunities are available and explain eligibility and the application process.	Scholarships The Lingang campus participates in the Yew Chung Yew Wah (YCYW) network scholarship programmes. The network‑level YCYW Scholarship Programme and the campus's own scholarship announcements show three common award types: (1) the Madam Tsang Chor‑hang Memorial Scholarship (overall achievement), (2) YCYW Subject & Talent Awards (arts, music, sports, STEM, service), and (3) YCYW IGCSE/A‑Level (academic) awards. Award amounts and durations vary by campus and year; the network pages describe tuition‑fee waivers ranging typically from 15%–100% (with many campus awards set between about 25%–100% depending on category), and the Lingang campus has run annual application rounds with published internal/external deadlines. For 2024–25 the Lingang site published its own scholarship application window and named winners (campus announcements and the YCYW site have selection criteria, application instructions and deadlines). If you want to apply or get current percentages and deadlines for a particular incoming year or grade, contact Lingang Admissions (enquiry.shpd@ywies.com / phone listed on the admissions page) because award quotas, eligibility and exact fee‑waiver percentages are adjusted locally each year.
Waitlist	Waitlist The school's website states that applications are accepted on a rolling basis but does not publish a formal waitlist policy or pool mechanics on the public admissions pages. If a specific year group is full, the Admissions team is the best source to explain whether they operate a waiting list, how they prioritise offers, and whether any holding deposit or timed offer acceptance applies. For clarity about current availability and any waitlist practice, contact apply@nacis.cn or the Admissions phone contacts listed on the site.	Waitlist Lingang uses the Shanghai district allocation system for Grade 1 and Grade 6: when applications exceed a particular plan the district performs computer random allocation and then holds a separate adjustment (调剂) round if schools still have vacancies; this process acts as the principal mechanism for managing oversubscription for those grades rather than a traditional school‑maintained waitlist. For other grades the school handles vacancies directly: the admissions office records applications and contacts families as places become available — in practice this functions like a wait pool, but there is no public, school‑published numbered waitlist procedure; parents should confirm their application status with admissions and keep documents current. If you want to be considered for short‑term openings (e.g., mid‑year transfers or boarding places), contact Lingang Admissions and ask how they manage a waiting queue for the specific grade/programme.
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