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ULink College of Shanghai

China, Shanghai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Czech
Fees RMB 180,000 - 0
Ages 14 - 19 years
Pupil numbers 1783
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 2005
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP), Advanced Placement (AP)
Taught languages English, Mandarin, Spanish
Typical class size 7
Strengths STEM, Performing Arts, Sport
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Secondary School, High School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Ulink College of Shanghai (领科教育上海校区) is an independent campus in Songjiang District (address: 涞亭南路559号). The school was founded in 2005 and the Shanghai campus later received IBDP authorization in 2018; since 2022 it also runs the SABIS®ULINK programme in partnership with SABIS® International Education. Ulink offers Cambridge (IGCSE and A Level) and IB Diploma programmes and lists a SABIS/US-pathway option; the site shows specific course lists for IGCSE, A Level and IBDP for AY2024–25. The campus is described on the school site as occupying about 100 mu with sports facilities (400m track, grass football pitch, indoor sports hall), libraries and science labs, and the site also gives a dedicated boarding-life page describing on-campus and off-campus dorms. The school site publishes a domestic-bilingual high‑school fee of RMB 90,000 per semester (which would be RMB 180,000 per year if two semesters are counted); overall current total enrolment and a general annual fee range for all international programmes are not published on the website. (Sources: school pages for About/History, Curriculum, Facilities, Boarding life and the domestic‑high‑school announcement.)

559 South Laiting Road Songjiang, Shanghai, China

The Essentials

ULink College of Shanghai has 1,783 pupils, typical class sizes of 7, instruction in English, Czech.

Location
Ulink College of Shanghai is on a 100-acre campus in Jiuting, Songjiang District — address: 559 South Laiting (Laiting South) Road, Songjiang, Shanghai. The school site says the campus is well equipped and notes good access to Shanghai Hongqiao railway station and several major subway lines, which helps with public-transport commutes.

Stages
The school is a senior/secondary campus offering Cambridge IGCSE and A‑Level courses and the IB Diploma Programme; it also runs a SABIS®ULINK four‑year programme that includes A‑Level/AP options. Entry is typically after compulsory schooling (Grade 9/Grade 10) and the IBDP is for students aged about 16–19.

Type
Ulink College of Shanghai is co‑educational and operates both day and boarding provision; the school's boarding page describes on‑campus and off‑campus dorms and related routines. The school is run by the Ulink Education group (a Chinese private education group).

Country affiliation
The school is a private Chinese school operated by Ulink Education in China and is not presented as being affiliated to a particular foreign country. Admissions information indicates the school primarily serves Chinese national students.

Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is stated on the school website; Ulink presents itself as a non‑religious, independent international school.

School day structure
The website and the published school profile do not show a daily start/end timetable for lessons on the public pages; admissions information does give semester intake timing (Semester One starts mid‑August; Semester Two starts mid‑February). For exact daily hours, breaks and lunchtime, contact Admissions or the Student Guidance office — they can provide the current term timetable.

Bus service
The school operates boarding with three on‑campus dorms and three off‑campus dorms located about 3 km away (the site notes the off‑campus dorms typically require a ~15‑minute car journey). The campus pages also highlight good access to Hongqiao station and nearby subway lines for day students. The school does not publish detailed public information about school‑bus routes or external bus providers on its site; if you need door‑to‑door bus service, ask Admissions for current routes, providers, costs and pickup points.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Six dormitories are used, three on campus and three off campus about three kilometers away. Off campus dorms have more modern facilities with larger spaces, updated furniture and private bathrooms, but require about a 15 minute drive to the campus. Dorm life follows a schedule with lights out at 22:30. New G1 and Pre students must hand in all electronic devices by 22:00 and receive them back the next morning. Dorms are cleaned regularly and a daily dorm scoring policy is in place. A Dormitory Autonomous Management Committee (BMC) led by SBO students manages daily dorm life, coordinates between the buildings and runs dorm activities such as Mid Autumn Festival and other cultural events, while collecting student feedback to improve dorm life.

Food Options
Multiple dining locations are on site, including the Western Canteen.

Governance and Ownership
Ulink College of Shanghai is owned and operated by Ulink Education Group. The Shanghai campus is the flagship school of Ulink Education. The group operates campuses in Guangzhou, Beijing, Suzhou and Shanghai. In 2015 Ulink Education Group began independent operation after ending its partnership with Shanghai Normal University. SABIS ULINK is a joint venture between SABIS International Education and Ulink College of Shanghai, and the school collaborates with Cambridge International Examinations and the International Baccalaureate Organization.
Fees

Annual tuition at ULink College of Shanghai ranges from from RMB 180,000 for 2026/27.

Annual tuition at ULink College of Shanghai ranges from RMB 215,000 to RMB 230,000 depending on year group. That works out at roughly RMB 215,000 to RMB 230,000 for secondary, RMB 230,000 for sixth form.
Academics

ULink College of Shanghai teaches Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP), Advanced Placement (AP) for students aged 14 to 19.

Curriculum
Ulink College of Shanghai offers multiple international pathways: Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Level, the IB Diploma Programme, and the SABIS®ULINK four‑year programme (which includes A Level and AP options). IGCSE is delivered to Grade 9–10 students with core courses (mathematics, Chinese, English, sciences, PE, PSHE) and a broad set of optional subjects such as accounting, art & design, business studies, computer science, languages and humanities. A Level is taught in Grades 11–12 with core college‑preparatory classes (mathematics, English, seminar, PSHE) and optional A Level subjects including further mathematics, sciences, economics, computer science, arts and social sciences. The IB Diploma Programme (ages 16–19) was authorized in 2018 and UCS lists standard IB course options such as biology, chemistry, economics, English, mathematics, computer science, Chinese, drama, visual arts, theory of knowledge, extended essay and CAS. Since 2022 the SABIS®ULINK programme provides a four‑year curriculum that integrates the SABIS educational system with A Level/AP course options and emphasizes preparation for external exams and applied 21st‑century skills.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Ulink College of Shanghai publishes evidence of school-wide SEL activity through its on-campus wellbeing unit (理心中心) which organises anti‑bullying campaigns (Pink Shirt Day) and classroom empathy activities such as role-play. The school highlights a broad co‑curricular programme (dozens of student clubs, music, sports and cultural events) that it presents as supporting students' social development. The school also runs curriculum-linked field trips (“行走课堂”) for lower grades that the site describes as character- and community-building. Designated pastoral roles (Student Centre leadership and a Student Guidance office) are listed on the site.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Ulink College of Shanghai does not publicly disclose detailed information about Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision on its website. The school profile and staff pages available for download and viewing do not describe a specialist SEN unit, named SEN coordinator, or a clear list of types of additional needs the school can support. The site does list general pastoral contacts (Student Guidance) for enquiries, but no dedicated SEN policy or programme is published online.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school's curriculum pages list “English as Second Language” among its IGCSE and A Level course offerings, showing formal ESL classes are part of its academic programme. Admissions and exam documentation also reference ESL-style items in the English entrance tests. The website does not, however, publish a separate EAL/EAL‑support programme, a named EAL team, or detailed in‑class support protocols for additional‑language learners. For specific EAL provision beyond course listings the school directs enquiries to admissions/student guidance.

Mental Wellbeing
The site documents an on‑campus wellbeing centre (理心中心) active in anti‑bullying and empathy work and describes events intended to relieve student stress (for example, student concerts and wellbeing activities). Ulink lists pastoral posts such as a Student Centre Director and a Student Guidance Office (named contact) on its contact and staff pages. The school's news and opinion posts engage with sensitive topics and student reflection, which the site presents as part of community wellbeing work. The website does not publish a standalone mental‑health policy or a publicly available list of professional counselling staff and specific therapeutic services.

Safeguarding
Ulink College of Shanghai does not publish a standalone safeguarding or child‑protection policy on its public website. The site does show pastoral structures (Student Centre leadership and a Student Guidance Office) and anti‑bullying initiatives, but it does not name a designated safeguarding lead or provide a child‑protection policy document online. For safeguarding or child‑protection queries the site directs readers to contact the school via its listed admissions and student‑guidance email addresses.
Parent Experience

History
Ulink Education began its work in international education in the early 2000s and established its Shanghai campus in partnership with Shanghai Normal University in 2005. The Shanghai campus operated under that partnership until it began independent operation in 2015. Over the following decade the campus added new curricular pathways, receiving IB authorization in 2018 and launching a collaboration with the SABIS® education group in 2022. The Shanghai campus is part of the broader Ulink Education group, which grew from the organization's founding activities in Guangzhou and expanded to multiple city campuses.

Community
The Shanghai campus maintains an active on‑campus community with more than 100 student clubs spanning technology, academics, humanities, sports and the arts, and a regular calendar of events such as a spring music concert, an autumn sports day, a Chinese Culture Festival, Art Week and a Christmas gala. The school also runs annual community activities that involve staff, students and families — for example a multi‑year charity run that combines competitive relay sections and family fun runs while raising funds for education projects. Campus life information and a running news feed of recent events and student activities are published on the school website and parent portal.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Parents at Ulink Shanghai participate through an active parent committee (家委会) that supports school events, provides volunteers and sponsors items for large gatherings. The parent committee's volunteers and sponsors are specifically acknowledged for their roles in the school graduation ceremony and in the annual charity run (providing volunteers, refreshments and logistics support). School reporting shows parents working alongside the senior leadership team and school administrative units to run on‑campus events and to staff hospitality and logistics stations. The school also maintains a parent portal (ISAMS) and direct school contact channels for parent communication and event coordination. In practice the parent committee is a working group of volunteers that organises, funds or staffs specific activities rather than a purely advisory body.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The campus includes a Main Teaching Building, the SABIS Building, and IB Classrooms, along with dedicated spaces for drama and athletics. It features a Sports Hall, a Sports Field, a Fitness Studio, a Western Canteen, and a Dorm Lobby. The facilities include a standard 400-meter track, a real-grass football pitch, two libraries, and fully equipped laboratories, with multiple dining locations on campus. The campus is located at 559 South Laiting Road, Songjiang, Shanghai. It is near Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station and accessible via several major subway lines.

Sports Facilities
The campus has a standard 400-meter running track and a real-grass football pitch. It includes a Sports Hall, a Sports Field, and a Fitness Studio to support physical education, and a Drama Classroom is available on campus.

Academic Facilities
The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). The school provides IB courses including Biology, Business Studies, CAS, Chemistry, Chinese, Computer Science, Drama, Economics, English, Extended Essay, Mathematics, Spanish, Theory of Knowledge and Visual Arts for the 2024-2025 academic year. SABIS®ULINK is a joint venture that provides a four-year curriculum with options from A Level and AP. The campus houses IB Classrooms, two libraries, and fully equipped laboratories.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Student life includes more than 100 student-led clubs covering a wide range of subjects and interests, including 3D printing and KPOP dances. Since 2022, Ulink has offered the Duke of Edinburgh Award program. After-school athletics include basketball and other activities on campus. Dining on campus, a Boarding Programme, and Recreational Facilities are available.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Ulink College of Shanghai offers Cambridge International (IGCSE and A Level), the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP), and the SABIS® ULINK four-year curriculum with A Level and AP options. Cambridge IGCSE and A Level courses for Academic Year 2024-2025 include Accounting, Arts and Design, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, English as Second Language, English as First Language, Geography, Global Perspective, History, Mathematics, Music, and Physical Education. A Level courses for AY 2024-2025 include Accounting, Arts and Design, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Chinese, Computer Science, Drama, Economics, English as Second Language, English as First Language, English Literature, English for Senior Year, Geography, History, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Media Studies, Music, Sociology and Psychology. The IB Diploma Programme was authorized in 2018; for 2024-2025 IB courses include Biology, Business Studies, CAS, Chemistry, Chinese, Computer Science, Drama, Economics, English, Extended Essay, Mathematics, Spanish, Theory of Knowledge and Visual Arts. Since 2022, SABIS® ULINK provides a four-year curriculum with options from both A Level and AP.

Arts & Creative
The IB Diploma Programme includes Drama and Visual Arts. Cambridge International offers Arts and Design and Drama in its IGCSE/A Level courses, while Music is listed in Cambridge course offerings. The SABIS ULINK pathway also provides a four-year curriculum with A Level and AP options.

Cultural & Language
IB courses include Chinese and Spanish; Cambridge IGCSE/A Level include English language offerings with English as First Language and English as Second Language.

Social & Hobbies
Life on campus includes more than 100 student-led clubs. Since 2022, Ulink has offered the Duke of Edinburgh Award program. Athletics and sports are active on campus with basketball, football, badminton, and volleyball teams.

Community & Service
The Duke of Edinburgh Award program provides community-service opportunities on campus and has been offered since 2022.

Leadership & Professional
Student leadership development is supported by more than 100 student-led clubs and by the Duke of Edinburgh Award program.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Athletics facilities and after-school sports are available on campus; Dining on campus is available; A boarding programme is offered.
Languages

Language Provision
Cambridge International offers IGCSE and A Level courses with English-language course options (English as First Language; English as Second Language). The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is offered with English, Chinese and Spanish among its IB courses. SABIS® ULINK provides a four-year curriculum with course options from both A Level and AP.
Reputation

Accreditations
Listed below are the formal authorizations, programme approvals and institutional partnerships that Ulink College of Shanghai publishes on its website (each line states what the accreditation/partnership is and why it matters):

- Cambridge Assessment / Cambridge International (CAIE) — Ulink describes an established partnership with Cambridge Assessment and notes it was an early Cambridge International centre in East China; Cambridge Assessment provides and awards IGCSE and A Level examinations, so this relationship indicates the school is authorised to deliver Cambridge qualifications and register candidates for CAIE assessments.

- International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) — the school states it received IBO authorization to offer the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) in 2018; IBO authorization means the school meets IB standards and is approved to deliver the IBDP curriculum and award the IB Diploma.

- SABIS® (SABIS® education group / “SABIS®ULINK”) — the site reports a SABIS partnership launched in 2022 (SABIS®ULINK); SABIS is an established international school network and curriculum provider, so membership/partnership indicates the school operates programmes aligned with the SABIS instructional model and quality-control processes.

- College Board (美国大学理事会) — the homepage lists the College Board among the school's partners; College Board affiliation typically indicates the school is linked to US college-preparatory testing and AP/college-entry services (SAT/AP) or works with College Board programmes. (The site lists College Board as a partner; the exact scope — e.g., AP course authorization or test centre status — is not detailed on the site.)

- ASDAN (阿斯丹 / ASDAN UK awarding body) — ASDAN appears in the site's partners list; ASDAN is a UK-based awarding organisation that provides curriculum modules and certificates often used for enrichment, employability skills and extended-project options. The site lists ASDAN as a partner but does not give detailed accreditation paperwork on the school page.

- WCSA / (site text: “WCSA 认证的美国课程”) — the principal's message on the school site states the group offers a U.S.-style curriculum “通过WCSA认证的美国课程”; the page does not expand on the issuing body or provide an external accreditation certificate on the site.

- Duke of Edinburgh's International Award (爱丁堡公爵国际奖) — listed among the school's partners; this indicates the school runs or participates in the Duke of Edinburgh programme (a recognised youth development award scheme) rather than representing an academic accreditation.

Notes on how I interpreted the site content: I treated items explicitly described on the Ulink site as either programme authorizations (for example, IB authorisation, Cambridge programme delivery) or institutional partnerships/recognitions (SABIS membership, College Board, ASDAN, Duke of Edinburgh). Where the site uses the word “授权” or states a date of authorisation (for example the IBDP authorization in 2018), I treated that as a formal accreditation/authorization and cited it. For partners that are shown only as logos or listed under “合作伙伴” the site provides evidence of collaboration but does not always include the formal accreditation paperwork on the website; I noted that where applicable.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Online registration: Families must register through the Ulink Shanghai admissions portal by clicking the “初次报名 / Initial registration” button on the school website and completing the online application form. After submission the system issues a username (mobile number) and password that you will use to log into the student exam system (the school asks you to use those credentials exactly as provided). Parents should confirm the mobile number and ID information are correct in the form—the school uses those fields for identity checks on exam day.

2. Log in and confirm an exam date: After initial registration you (or your child) log in via the “已报名 / Already registered” button and choose an available exam date using the “考试确认 / Exam confirmation” menu. The school publishes multiple exam sessions across the recruitment cycle (spring and autumn intakes) so pick the session that matches your intended start term. Note that exam seats fill per session; if you need a particular date, confirm early and retain the username/password to access the booking page.

3. Exam day requirements and arrival: Candidates sit a written entrance exam (subjects include English, Mathematics and a Science-thinking paper) and must bring the printed admit slip and a valid ID (the school requires correct ID information in the registration system). The school uses facial-recognition to verify identity on arrival, and asks candidates to arrive at least 30 minutes early to allow checks and seating. Bring only the permitted stationery (black pen, 2B pencil, transparent stationery bag) and, if applicable, a calculator for the English-math paper.

4. In‑exam procedures and immediate paperwork: On exam day or the next day the school will ask the student to complete a class‑placement / course‑preference questionnaire (选班问卷). That questionnaire is used to match academic background and course intention (domestic track vs international track) to available classes—parents should review and, if needed, prepare documents showing current grade or curriculum. Make sure the declared “在读课程 / current curriculum” field is correct in the application because it determines whether you receive Chinese or English versions of the exam papers.

5. Interview and timelines: The school releases written‑exam results and the interview shortlist about 4–5 business days after the test; interviews (usually bilingual group formats with speaking and discussion tasks) follow and final decisions are typically posted about 4–5 business days after interview. If your child passes the written test they will be invited to the interview; after the interview the school will notify families of offers and send an official offer/录取通知书. Parents should watch email, the admissions account, and the official WeChat account for those notices (the school stresses relying on official channels).

6. Offer acceptance and payment: When you receive the formal offer and offer packet, the standard next step is to accept the offer and pay tuition/registration per the instructions included in the offer. The school's published materials show specific tuition amounts for some programmes (for example the newly announced domestic high‑school program lists RMB 90,000 per semester), but the full, year-by-year international programme fee schedule is not published on the Shanghai site and can vary by programme and intake—confirm exact numbers with admissions before paying. Keep receipts and confirm the school's payment deadline to secure the place; failure to pay by the deadline may forfeit the offer.

7. Onboarding paperwork and arrival: After payment the school will mail or provide digital enrolment documents and a checklist of required materials for registration/day‑one (medical forms, copies of ID, prior transcripts, etc.). Read the enrolment packet carefully—it lists deadlines for submitting originals and any additional requirements for boarders (if you choose the boarding option). If your child will board, check the separate statements about boarding rules, arrival times and weekend arrangements.

8. Practical notes and appeals: If the student is not accepted into the intended grade the application system includes an option to indicate whether you are open to alternative placement (调剂); selecting this can prompt the admissions team to contact you about other suitable classes. If you have questions about exam papers, grading or placement, contact admissions promptly (the school aims to publish results and follow‑up steps quickly—see the timeline above). For final confirmation of fees, scholarship availability and any policy changes, always check the school's official admissions email/phone because published third‑party fee summaries can become out of date.

Scholarships
Yes — the school's recent domestic high‑school announcement states the campus “will provide generous scholarships for outstanding students,” and the domestic high‑school page lists a tuition figure (RMB 90,000 per semester) alongside that statement. The website does not publish detailed scholarship eligibility criteria, award amounts or the application/selection mechanics for those scholarships on the public page, so parents should treat the statement as an indication that merit awards exist but require direct confirmation. For international programmes (IGCSE / A‑Level / IB) the Shanghai site does not show a full public fee/scholarship schedule; third‑party and other Ulink campus pages show example figures (annual tuition figures for international tracks commonly reported in public sources are in the approximate range RMB 200,000–250,000 per year, with separate boarding/catering and materials fees), but those are not definitive for the Shanghai campus—confirm any scholarship availability, award level and renewal conditions directly with the admissions office. To get exact, up‑to‑date information about scholarship categories, selection criteria, deadlines and whether awards apply at entry or are performance‑based after enrolment, contact Ulink Shanghai Admissions (admission@ulink.cn or the admissions phone numbers listed on the site).

Waitlist
The Shanghai campus does not publish a formal public “waitlist” process on its admissions pages. Instead, the admissions FAQ explains two relevant points: (a) the admissions cycle publishes results and interview lists on a short timeline (written results ~4–5 working days, final results ~4–5 working days after interview), and (b) the application form includes an option about whether the family will accept placement in another year or programme if the student is not admitted to the intended grade (the “是否接受调剂” option). In practice that means the school may contact families who opted in to调剂 to offer alternative placement rather than keeping a named waitlist; if you want to be considered for any later openings contact admissions and confirm you've selected the调剂 option in your application.
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