International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme including the Primary Years Programme (IBPYP), the Middle Years Programme (IBMYP), the Diploma Programme (IBDP), and the Career-related Programme (IBCP) –

At the Western International School of Shanghai (WISS), we take pride in recruiting the most qualified and experienced faculty from around the world. WISS staff are committed to creating a safe, caring, and fun learning environment. Walking through our hallways, it is clear that our teachers believe passionately in learning and are dedicated to the development and welfare of each student in the WISS community. Take a look around and enjoy getting to know our esteemed WISS faculty and staff.

Stoke City FC Football Academy, International Schools Theatre Association Performing Arts Academy Shanghai (ISTA), The Duke of Edinburgh Award, Community Choir, Community Orchestra, Concert Band, MUN, arts & crafts, various athletics (archery, badminton, basketball, dance, fencing, floorball, football, Galaxie tennis, rock climbing, softball, swimming, volleyball, unicycling), coding, cooking, drama, instrument lessons, math clubs & activities, mother tongue language clubs (Dutch, French, German, Spanish), peer counseling, photography, print journalism (newspaper and yearbook), robotics, science clubs & activities.

Early Years and Primary students enjoy afternoon activities as part of their school day once per week. Additionally, after school activities are offered per semester and run throughout the week for all students.

WISS is a member of the China International School Sports Association (CISSA), Shanghai Schools Sports Association (SSSA), Shanghai International Schools Athletic Conference (SISAC), and the Association of China and Mongolia International Schools (ACAMIS).

WISS offers Scholarship for University, IB Diploma Full Academic Scholarships, Outstanding Achievement Partial Scholarships, Financial Assistance Scholarships. In addition to these in-house scholarships, there are two more incredible opportunities for scholarships through the Western International School of Shanghai’s IB Career-Related Program and partnerships with the Savannah College of Art & Design and FirstPoint USA.

The annual school bus fee is 17,900 RMB. An additional fee is charged for locations outside the normal pickup areas. There is a 20% discount for families with two or more children or for families living close to the school.