Yew Wah International Education School of Shanghai Lingang vs YK Pao School

	Y Yew Wah International Education School of Shanghai Lingang Shanghai, China	Y YK Pao School Shanghai, China
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year RMB 170,000 - 180,000	Fees / year RMB 168,000 - 216,000
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, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels	Curriculum Chinese National Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 1,600
Typical class size	Typical class size 25	Typical class size 7
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Mandarin	Instruction language English, Mandarin
Opened	Opened 2015	Opened 2007
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	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.	Location YK Pao School has three separate campuses in Shanghai: the Primary (20, Lane 1251 West Wuding Road, Changning District), the Middle (2206 Hongqiao Road, Changning District) and the High School (Thames Town, 1800, Lane 900 North Sanxin Road, Songjiang District). The Primary is in central Changning, the Middle campus is in the Hongqiao area (near Xijiao), and the High School sits in Thames Town (a residential area of Songjiang). Each campus has its own address and facilities — see the school site for maps and directions.
Stages	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).	Stages The school runs a Year 1–12 programme split across the three campuses: Primary (Years 1–5), Middle (Years 6–8) and High School (Years 9–12). Age range is approximately 5 to 18 and the High School offers IGCSE (Year 10) and the IB Diploma (Years 11–12).
School type	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.	School type YK Pao is a co-educational, non-profit private international school founded by the YK Pao Education Foundation. The High School campus operates a boarding programme (the High School provides UK/US-style boarding for students), while the Primary and Middle campuses are day campuses.
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Additional learning support	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.	Additional learning support The school's public pages describe pastoral and counselling activity (for example, counsellor–parent coffee mornings) but do not publish a detailed Special Educational Needs / Additional Learning Needs policy on the public site. Prospective parents with specific SEN or additional‑needs questions are advised to contact Admissions directly so the school can explain available provisions and any assessment or placement arrangements.
Country affiliation	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.	Country affiliation YK Pao School is based in the People's Republic of China and its bilingual programme integrates elements of the Chinese National Curriculum alongside international curricula (IGCSE/IB). It is a Chinese-founded international school rather than being formally affiliated to another country's education system.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation The school is non‑denominational; school materials and network information do not list a religious affiliation.	Religious affiliation The school does not state any religious affiliation on its public materials; it presents itself as a secular, non‑religious bilingual international school.
School day structure	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.	School day structure The school's website and admissions pages describe the curriculum and campus life but do not publish a single, campus‑wide daily start/finish timetable for public viewing. Timings (start, breaks and lunch) can vary by campus and year group, so the Admissions office can provide the exact daily timetable for the campus and year you are considering.
Bus service details	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.	Bus service details According to the school's FAQs, YK Pao provides a daily school‑bus service for the Primary and Middle School campuses with pick‑up locations across Shanghai and a professional bus management team (drivers and bus monitors). The High School does not run a daily shuttle; it operates weekly buses to/from the city instead. For routes, stops, costs and safety arrangements contact the school's transport office or Admissions.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	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.	Fee details Application / registration fees - There is no registration or application fee to apply to YK Pao School. Enrollment requires submission of materials but no one‑time application charge is listed. Tuition (per semester) and equivalent annual amount - Year 1–5 (Primary): Tuition RMB 84,000 per semester (annual equivalent if enrolled for two semesters: RMB 168,000). - Year 6–8 (Middle): Tuition RMB 95,000 per semester (annual equivalent: RMB 190,000). - Year 9 (High School - Year 9): Tuition RMB 95,000 per semester (annual equivalent: RMB 190,000). - Year 10–12 (High School): Tuition RMB 108,000 per semester (annual equivalent: RMB 216,000). Boarding fees - Boarding is offered for students in Years 9–12. Boarding fees are published per semester and differ by year group: RMB 9,800 per semester (applies to Year 9 boarding) and RMB 13,800 per semester (applies to Years 10–12 boarding). Primary and lower‑middle year boarding is not offered. Other required costs - Meals and school uniform fees are required in addition to tuition; specific amounts are not published on the public admissions pages. Additional costs (activity fees, trips, exam fees, optional programme charges or personal supplies) may be charged as required. Billing schedule and payment terms - Fees are presented on a per‑semester basis; the school states fees are reviewed annually. Detailed invoice dates, payment deadlines, late‑payment penalties, and instalment plan options are not published on the public tuition/FAQ pages. Refund information - No public, detailed refund or withdrawal refund schedule is posted on the school's tuition or admissions FAQ pages. Specific refund/cancellation terms are not available on the public site. Fee payment options - The school's public admissions pages do not list accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit card, Alipay or WeChat Pay). Payment mechanisms and instructions are not published on the publicly accessible tuition/FAQ pages. Note: several fee elements requested (detailed meal/uniform charges, exact invoicing dates and deadlines, refund/withdrawal schedule, and accepted payment methods) are not published on the school's public tuition or admissions FAQ pages; these items are handled administratively by the school and are not available in the publicly posted material.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements Boarding is available at YWIES Shanghai Lingang. The school welcomes boarding or day students and provides a residence hall for boarding students.	Boarding arrangements Boarding is available for Middle School and High School students. The Middle School campus and the High School campus offer UK/US style boarding education, in addition to day-student options. The Primary School operates as a day school.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement A school uniform is worn at the Primary School. On Unity Day, Primary School students wore white instead of their school uniform to show unity.
Food options	Food options On-campus dining is provided in a dedicated dining hall for boarding students.	Food options The canteen offers three meal choices: Chinese, Western, or a noodle dish. The dining environment is lit by natural light, creating a pleasant dining atmosphere.
House system	House system —	House system The Songjiang campus uses a house system with House Prefects and a Housemaster or House Mistress. In each residential building, two to three students serve as House Prefects, supporting the Housemaster or House Mistress in boarding life. Houses hold events such as monthly meetings and house dinners, and the Common Room serves as an activity hub.
Governance and ownership	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.	Governance and ownership The school is a private non-profit institution founded in 2007, in memory of Yue-Kong Pao. It operates three campuses: Primary School, Middle School, and High School.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	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.	Curriculum details YK Pao operates a Year 1–12 bilingual programme based on the Chinese National Curriculum (CNC) and supplemented where needed by international syllabuses; Primary (Years 1–5) and Middle (Years 6–8) blend CNC with selected international standards, while High School follows an “International Plus” model. Primary (Years 1–5) delivers core subjects (Chinese, mathematics, English, Exploratory Units) plus specialist classes in music, visual arts, PE and ICT, with lessons deliberately allocated in both Chinese and English. Middle School (Years 6–8) builds on Shanghai/CNC standards in Chinese and maths and expands to four science areas, humanities (history, geography), computer science/programming, arts, drama, music and PHE, all taught bilingually. High School (Years 9–12) uses a Year 9 “Zhihui” bridge (mixing Shanghai curriculum and IGCSE preparation), leads to Cambridge IGCSE examinations (students complete a minimum set of IGCSEs) and then to the two‑year IB Diploma Programme with external IB examinations at the end of Year 12. The High School also maintains core Chinese studies (Chinese language & literature, Chinese history, geography and politics) and requires a school Zhong Kao assessment in Year 9 to confirm readiness for the International+ pathway.
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Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	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.	Social & emotional learning YK Pao School describes pastoral care and character education as core to its whole‑person approach; the Primary School's pastoral framework is reported to include character education, behaviour management, safeguarding and health. The school runs Anti‑Bullying Week and Social‑Emotional Learning lessons and uses character‑education initiatives (including school mascots and student representatives) to promote values such as compassion, integrity and balance. The school has described a “positive discipline” approach and a designated Positive Discipline Facilitator to support teacher practice. Parent-facing events and curriculum briefings have included presentations about pastoral care and mental‑health counselling.
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.	Special educational needs (SEN) YK Pao School's published materials state that special education and inclusive activities form part of its pastoral work; the school has partnered with local special‑education schools and hosted inclusive events such as Special Olympics programmes with external SPED partners. News items note student volunteering with Special Olympics athletes and school involvement in inclusive community projects. The school has previously described counselling and special‑education experience within its counselling team (for example, a counsellor who previously worked in special education). The website does not provide a definitive list of specific categories of special educational needs the school can support, nor does it present itself as a specialist SEN institution.
English as an additional language	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.	English as an additional language YK Pao School operates an explicit Chinese–English immersion bilingual model and states that lessons and specialist subjects are delivered in both languages. The school publicises a Department of Language Development and a Writing Centre; visiting fellows and language‑support staff have been reported providing small‑group English classes and one‑to‑one writing support. Admissions documentation refers to students' ability to use Chinese or English as a second language, and transfer support (reading packets and preparatory courses) is mentioned for newcomers. The school does not publish a standalone “EAL policy” labelled as such on its public site, but shows multiple published programmes and staff activities for language development.
Mental wellbeing	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.	Mental wellbeing The school's public materials describe a counselling programme and mental‑health provision as part of its pastoral care; the Primary School has presented its mental‑health counselling programme to parents and named a lead counsellor in published articles. YK Pao runs parent events (Counsellor‑Parent Coffee Mornings) and reports regular pastoral support and counselling progress reporting to parents. Job listings and public notices also reference roles for social‑emotional health counselling, indicating dedicated staff capacity. The school's community and events coverage (e.g., transition support and boarding pastoral routines) further reference ongoing pastoral and wellbeing activities.
Safeguarding	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 YK Pao School's published recruitment and school‑information pages state the school is committed to safeguarding and child welfare and that all posts are subject to appropriate background checks in line with international child‑protection recommendations. Safeguarding and child‑protection are listed as components of the school's pastoral care framework, and the school reports staff training and student/parent communications on child‑protection practice. Anti‑bullying programmes and behavioural policies (for example, positive discipline) are described in public materials as part of the school's approach to a safe environment. The school does not publish a single downloadable, detailed child‑protection policy page in the visible sections referenced here; specific policy documents or statutory child‑protection policy texts are not clearly linked from the publicly available pages cited.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	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.	Facilities overview YK Pao School operates three campuses in Shanghai: Primary School Campus in the city centre, Middle School Campus on Hongqiao Road, and High School Campus in Songjiang District. The Primary School is a day school, while the Middle School and High School offer boarding education in addition to day programmes. The school provides a Year 1-12 education that integrates elements of the Chinese National Curriculum with international curricula, culminating in IGCSE and IB Diploma programmes. The Chinese-English immersion bilingual programme supports the development of the whole person and aims to prepare students as engaged global citizens. The school has around 1,600 students from China and overseas.
Sports facilities	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.	Sports facilities The High School Campus includes a running track, all-weather pitch, indoor gymnasium, fencing area, underground sports arena and an indoor swimming pool. It also houses arts facilities such as a Black Box Theatre, an outdoor amphitheatre and an auditorium. The campus comprises four buildings dedicated to academics, athletics, performances and residential life. The Residential Centre contains dormitories, music practice rooms, activity rooms, kitchens, game rooms, TV lounges and the Day Student Centre.
Academic facilities	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.	Academic facilities The Primary School Campus is 7,108 square metres and features art classrooms and a ceramics studio with a kiln; the Music Department includes upright pianos, four piano practice rooms, a percussion room and a multi-purpose ensemble room, with world instruments available for teaching. The Primary School Library contains nearly 20,000 Chinese, English and bilingual books, and provides internet access, an interactive white board and visualisers for teaching. The Primary School auditorium can host concerts for up to 600 people, and there is a rooftop garden and a playground area for student activities. The Middle School Campus spans 10,000 square metres and offers art classrooms and a ceramics studio with a kiln; the master plan anticipates a library, STEM centre, performing arts centre and indoor stadium in the future. The High School Campus (57,000 square metres) comprises four buildings for academics, athletics, performances and residential life; the Yang Chen Ning Learning Centre houses three libraries (Great Room, Reading Room, Learning Commons) and eight laboratories, plus a Senior Study Centre and a Student Centre; the Residential Centre contains dormitories and related facilities. The Oxygen Bar (self-study and refreshments) is part of the Senior Study Centre, and a running track, indoor pool and other facilities support a broad range of learning and co-curricular activities.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities The school offers over 200 diverse Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs).	Extra curricular facilities The Co-Curricular Programme is a compulsory part of the school day for all students and is divided into four sections: Chinese cultural activities, sports, performing & visual arts and enrichment activities. In Middle School, students explore new interests across four seasons, may switch activities each season, and must take at least one sport per season. In High School, students can specialise in specific areas while completing CAS requirements for the IB Diploma Programme.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	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.	History YK Pao School was founded in 2007 by Anna Sohmen Pao, Madam Tan Fuyun and Philip Pao Sohmen as a non‑profit private school established in memory of Sir Yue‑Kong Pao. Early years saw a primary programme opened in a temporary building, followed by the permanent Wuding Primary campus (2010) and the inauguration of the Songjiang secondary campus (2011). The YK Pao School Foundation was created in 2010 to support the school's long‑term development, and over the following decade the school added a Hongqiao middle campus, a residential high school programme and formal accreditation from bodies including Cambridge, CIS and the IB/WASC processes. This historical outline is drawn from the school's published timeline and about pages.
Community	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.	Community Pao School describes a mixed community of students and families from mainland China and overseas, with over 1,600 students across three campuses. Regular school events and programmes that engage families include counsellor‑parent coffee mornings, seasonal concerts and the school's Global Education Forum, and the school publishes reports of partnerships and outreach such as a connection with Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden for high‑school science work. Parent‑led groups and volunteer activities—including story teams, character parent groups and sports teams—are an active part of campus life.
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.	Parent teacher association All parents, educators and staff are general members of the Pao School PTA, which states objectives to bridge families and the school, provide feedback on teaching and help develop festival and special programmes. The PTA operates through volunteer‑led committees (each with a chairperson), grade‑year meetings and monthly general meetings (generally held on the second Monday of each month); the Executive Committee includes the PTA officers, school principals and a grade representative from each year. Communication is managed through the PTA email (pta@ykpaoschool.cn) and committee chairs are the normal channel for committee business. Parent‑run clubs that operate under the school's parent involvement framework include the Run‑A‑Way hiking and cycling club (founded 2009 and reported to have several hundred members) and Football Dads (founded 2014), both of which run regular activities and participate in school events. The PTA page on the school website sets out the formal meeting structure, roles and contact details for parents wanting to join committees or volunteer.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	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.	Academic & intellectual YK Pao School is a private non-profit international Chinese school founded in 2007. It serves around 1,600 students from China and overseas and offers a Year 1–12 educational programme that integrates elements of the Chinese National Curriculum with international curricula, culminating in IGCSE and IB Diploma programmes. The school runs a Chinese-English immersion bilingual programme designed to nurture the whole person and develop engaged, globally-minded citizens. The school comprises Primary, Middle, and High School divisions.
Arts & creative	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.	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	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.	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	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.	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	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.	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	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.	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	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).	Language provision The languages taught are Chinese and English. The curriculum blends the Chinese National Curriculum with international curricula in Primary and Middle School, and in High School offers IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme alongside CNC core courses. The program emphasizes a bilingual and bicultural perspective in its approach.
Bilingual teaching	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.	Bilingual teaching The school offers a Chinese-English immersion bilingual programme for Year 1 through Year 12, with instruction delivered in both Chinese and English. The programme fosters bilingual and bicultural competence across core and specialist subjects. English is integrated across the curriculum, with five hours of English instruction per week in the primary years. The school serves around 1,600 students.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs Immersion programs emphasize bilingual learning in early childhood. This approach supports a vibrant bilingual learning community.	Immersion programs The dual-language learning environment features lessons delivered in Chinese and English. Students are immersed in both languages in core subjects and in specialist subjects such as Art, Music, Physical Education and ICT. This immersion supports bilingual literacy and intercultural collaboration.
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	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.	Awards I searched the school's website and found the following awards (2021–2025) that are described as being awarded to the school or its teams (not individual students). Each item below is taken from the school website and dated on that site: • Virtuoso Music Teaching Centre Award (New Talent Festival) — YK Pao School was awarded the Virtuoso Music Teaching Centre Award by the New Talent Festival (reported in the school's 13 Oct 2023 highlights); this recognises the school as a centre for music teaching in that festival's awards. • Shanghai International Schools Sports Association (SSSA) swimming league — Pao School reported winning the overall SSSA swimming championship (combined team score) in the SSSA event reported on 21 July 2023; this is a school-level team championship. • Shanghai Sports League Championship — the school's Girls Basketball Varsity team is reported as having won the Shanghai Sports League Championship (reported in Pao Highlights, 2023); this is a team trophy won by the school's team. • Girls U15 Shanghai Schools Sports Association Volleyball League — Pao Middle School's Girls U15 team won the U15 championship (reported 20 Jan 2025); this is recorded on the school website as the team (school) bringing home the trophy. Notes and limitations: - I only used information that appears on YK Pao School's public website (as you requested). The site primarily lists student and team results; many items are student awards (which you asked me to exclude). The four items above are the school- or school-team-level awards I could identify on the school site between Jan 1, 2021 and Dec 31, 2025. If you'd like, I can (a) search external sources for other institutional awards or rankings mentioned elsewhere, or (b) expand the time window to include earlier institutional recognitions listed on the school site (e.g., CIS/WASC authorisations in 2017, Cambridge in 2013, IB in 2015) — though those are already covered under accreditations.
Accreditations	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.)	Accreditations • Cambridge International (IGCSE authorisation) — YK Pao School is authorised to offer Cambridge IGCSE qualifications; this authorisation indicates the school meets Cambridge International's requirements to deliver their secondary curriculum and examinations. • International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma Programme authorisation) — the school is authorised as an IB World School to offer the IB Diploma Programme (DP); IB authorisation confirms the school has met the IB Organisation's standards for curriculum, assessment and school support for the Diploma. • Council of International Schools (CIS) accreditation/membership — YK Pao School completed CIS accreditation (and is recorded as a CIS member); CIS accreditation is an external school-evaluation process that reviews governance, teaching, student support and continuous improvement against internationally agreed standards. • Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC / ACS WASC) accreditation — the school holds accreditation from WASC; WASC accreditation recognises that an institution has the policies, resources and practices to support student learning and continuous school improvement, and it can facilitate recognition of the school's secondary diploma internationally.
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	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.	Admissions 1. Learn about the school and create an account. Start by reading the admissions pages and attending one of the school's information sessions or open-house events so you understand the bilingual curriculum and campus differences (Primary, Middle, High). Create an online account on the school portal — you must do this to schedule visits and to submit an application — and watch for the confirmation email and subsequent instructions. 2. Check eligibility and required documents. YK Pao follows Shanghai Municipal Education Commission categories (Shanghai hukou, non-Shanghai hukou, Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan residents, and international passport holders); you must select the correct category and upload the matching identity and residency documents. Prepare school reports (current year and two previous full years where applicable), passport/visa or residence permits, recent photos, and any standardised test scores or recommendation letters required for mainland applicants. The Admissions Checklist on the school site lists which documents are required by year group — follow it exactly to avoid delays. 3. Submit the online application and upload materials. After creating an account, complete the online application form and upload the documents listed for your child's year group; the school will send an email confirmation when the application is received. There is no application/registration fee, but note that if admitted you will be asked to pay enrolment-related fees (meals, uniform and later tuition) as outlined by the school. Keep copies of every uploaded file and check your email (including spam) because the school uses email to notify you of the next steps. 4. Academic assessment (tests and records review). The school evaluates applicants' English, Chinese and Mathematics ability using its own assessment criteria and by reviewing report cards and other evidence of achievement; for some year groups standardised test scores are requested. Be prepared for written assessments (especially for entry into middle and high school) and for the school to use grades and work samples to judge readiness for a bilingual programme. If your child's school reports or test results require translation or explanation, provide clear translations and context in the application. 5. Interview / family meeting and selection. Depending on the year level, shortlisted applicants and their parents may be invited for an interview or family meeting (the High School admissions process explicitly includes written exams and interviews). The school will assess fit with the bilingual, boarding (where relevant) and community expectations, so be ready to discuss your family's plans for at least a two-year stay and support for the school's programmes. After assessment and interviews the school will notify families by email about pre-acceptance, conditional offers, or next steps. 6. Offers, acceptance and enrolment steps. If you receive an offer, the email will include instructions for acceptance, payment deadlines, and any forms to complete; follow these precisely to secure the place. Note that the school states there is no separate application registration fee, but tuition and other fees are charged for enrolment and are set per semester/academic year. Keep your admissions correspondence and receipts; if you need clarification about timing or payment methods contact the admissions office directly. 7. Boarding option and specifics (high school). Boarding is available for Years 9–12; when you apply you may indicate boarding or day school but final boarding placement is confirmed by the school. The tuition page lists 5‑day boarding fees (the 2024/25 per‑semester boarding fees shown on the site are RMB 9,800 and RMB 13,800 depending on year/campus); note that 7‑day boarding is not available to students who live in Shanghai or its suburbs unless specially approved. Factor boarding fees, weekly bus arrangements (high school provides weekly buses), and the school's residential rules into your planning. 8. Orientation and first-term requirements. The school runs a new‑student orientation so you and your child can learn about uniforms, schedules, co-curricular programmes and campus life before classes start. In addition to tuition you should budget for meals, uniforms and any optional extension/enrichment programme fees; these are listed or described in the school's admissions/FAQ pages.
Scholarships	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.	Scholarships YK Pao operates a formal scholarship programme (the Pao School Scholarship Programme) run through the YK Pao School Foundation; the programme was launched with founder support and aims to support students with outstanding achievement and those with financial need. The official scholarship pages describe several named awards, the nomination timing and the scholarship benefit amounts (many awards are specified as an amount equivalent to 10% of tuition for the stated duration). The school reports that the programme has supported over 90 students. Key scholarship types and mechanics (what parents should know): - Chinese Immersion Scholarship: Intended for international students whose parents' native language is not Chinese; awarded on the basis of strong overall academic performance and commitment to Chinese learning. The site states winners receive an amount equivalent to 10% of tuition, and the award covers multiple years (the page describes an award spanning Years 6–12). Nomination and determination occur in Year 5 for this award. - Junior Secondary Boys Scholarship: Aimed at recognising all‑round excellence; recipients are nominated/determined in Year 5 and the award is described as the equivalent to 10% of tuition over three academic years (Year 6–8). Selection criteria include academics, character, extracurricular achievement and contribution to the school/community. - Senior Secondary Grade II and Grade I Scholarships: These target high‑school‑age students and are awarded on nomination in Year 8 (Grade II) and Year 10 (Grade I). The Grade II award covers multiple academic years (Year 9–12 depending on entry) and the Grade I award covers two academic years (Year 11–12); both are described on the site as reducing tuition by an amount equivalent to 10% over the stated period. Grade I is open to Year 11 students (including internal and new students). How scholarships are awarded and next steps. Scholarships are awarded by nomination (the school and foundation appear to manage nominations internally) and based on academic performance, character, extracurricular achievement and contribution to the school community, with some awards explicitly supporting non‑native Chinese speakers. The school's scholarship page gives the broad structure and eligibility; for application/nomination timelines, the exact award value in a given year and whether partial or larger awards are available you should contact the school's admissions or foundation office directly. If you would like, I can draft an email to admissions asking about waitlist procedure, current scholarship deadlines and the precise boarding fee that would apply to your child's intended year group.
Waitlist	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.	Waitlist Official YK Pao admissions pages do not publish a formal description of a waitlist or “pool” process on the admissions, checklist or FAQ pages. The school's publicly posted admissions materials focus on the online application, document checklist, assessments and interviews but do not explain how the school manages applicants when a year group is full. That said, third‑party school directories and local listings note that primary entry (Year 1) at YK Pao — like many popular Shanghai schools — can be highly competitive and that waiting lists are commonly used by schools in the city; those external listings report that Y1 waiting lists do occur. Because the official site is silent on a formal waitlist process, if you want to know whether your child will be placed on a waiting list, how long waiting lists typically run, or whether the school holds places in a “pool” for certain categories (e.g., local hukou, international students, siblings), contact admissions directly and ask whether they keep a waitlist for the target year and how they communicate waitlist status. Applying early, creating an account and attending information sessions are the best practical steps to make sure you are registered and informed.
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