

Britannica International School, Shanghai
上海不列颠英国外籍人员子女学校
Britannica International School Shanghai, founded in 2013, is the city's only British-owned international school. Part of Orbital Education, it offers the English National Curriculum, IGCSE and A-Level for 2 to 18-year-olds. COBIS accredited.
Last Updated on 11th June, 2026
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Last Updated on 11th June, 2026
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City
Shanghai
School Phases
G1 to G12
Annual Fees
$42K - $51K
Phone Number
+86-02164027889
Prospectus
Data Sources
Compiled from publicly available sources
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Main Campus
1988 Gubei Road, Minhang District
Description
Britannica International School, Shanghai, is a leading K–12 international school. It offers a high-quality British-style education for children of foreign workers and mobile families. Founded in 2002, the school is known for its strong academic standards, cultural inclusivity, and student-focused a…
Summary of School
Academic Sub-Curriculum
- Cambridge IGCSE
- A Level
- British Tracks
Exam Boards
- Cambridge Assessment International Education
- Oxford AQA
- Pearson Edexcel
Academic Qualification Awards
- Advanced Level Certificate
- International General Certificate of Secondary Education
Language of Instruction
English
School Type
Expatriate
Duration Established
13 Years
Student To Teacher Ratio
8:1
Academic Year
Primary (September-July), Mid (September-July), High (September-July)
Extra Languages offered
Chinese Language Support
School Bus
Boarding Availability
Scholarships
About School
Mission & Vision
To deliver exceptional British education rooted in academic rigor and holistic development, fostering global citizens equipped with critical thinking, intercultural competence, and a lifelong passion for learning.
Core Values
- Respect
- Integrity
- Inclusivity
- Responsibility
Educational Philosophy
- Student-centered approach with personalized learning
- Small class sizes (max 22 students)
- 1:8 faculty-student ratio
- British National Curriculum (ages 2–18)
- Integration of academic excellence and extracurricular programs (EAL, 100+ clubs)
- British-centric education system: Offers a complete British National Curriculum from EYFS to A-Level, ensuring alignment with UK standards .
- Elite British faculty: Majority of teachers are UK or native English-speaking professionals with extensive international teaching experience .
- Personalized learning: Class sizes capped at 22 students with a 1:8 teacher-student ratio, enabling tailored academic support .
- Academic excellence: Consistently high IGCSE/A-Level pass rates (e.g., 34% A*/A in IGCSE, 100% A-Level subject distinctions) .
- Multilingual programs: Offers native-language courses in Chinese, Korean, Japanese, French, Italian, Hebrew, and Spanish .
- Holistic development: Over 120 extracurricular activities, including sports, arts, and community projects like "Roots & Shoots" .
- Global community: Students from 40+ nationalities, fostering cross-cultural understanding through events like "UN Day" .
- Prime location: Centrally located in Gubei District, near downtown Shanghai, with modern facilities (labs, libraries, pools) .
- Accreditations: Recognized by COBIS and CIS for international educational standards .
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A-Level Results (2023-2024): • Combined Pearson Edexcel and Cambridge results achieved record-breaking performance, with 43% A-B grades* and 77% A-C grades* among Year 12 students . • 100% pass rate for A-Level AS and A2 stages, with 56% A/A grades* in A-Level A2 . • 100% of graduates secured admission to their first-choice universities .
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IGCSE Results (2023): • 34% A/A grades* in IGCSE exams, with 100% A-B in History* and 100% A/A in Chemistry/Physics* .
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University Admissions: • 100% of students gained entry to top-choice universities, including G5 institutions (UK) and top global universities (e.g., Oxford, Cambridge, UCL, Imperial College London) . • Strong performance in STEM subjects, with 100% A in A-Level Chemistry/Physics* .
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Faculty & Facilities: • 90% teacher retention rate, ensuring consistent academic support . • Recent campus upgrades included a new STEM center, advanced labs, and expanded libraries .



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