Shanghai Livingston American School

Mission: Nurture well-rounded individuals through academic excellence, creative expression, and physical development, fostering critical thinking, empathy, and lifelong learning.

Vision: Be a leading educational community where innovation, global awareness, and character growth empower students to shape a dynamic world.

Values:

• Respect for diversity
• Collaboration
• Integrity
• Intellectual curiosity

Educational philosophy: Student-centered, personalized learning integrating interdisciplinary knowledge, cross-cultural understanding, and real-world application, prioritizing holistic development over rote achievement.

Goals: Cultivate confident, responsible global citizens equipped with skills to adapt, lead, and contribute meaningfully to diverse societies.

1. Small class sizes (average 18 students per class) for personalized attention .
2. American curriculum system aligned with California standards, including core subjects like English, math, science, and social studies, plus arts, music, and physical education .
3. Emphasis on holistic development, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and global citizenship through community service and cross-cultural activities .
4. Rigorous academic programs with Advanced Placement (AP) courses and university preparation pathways .
5. Experienced teachers certified in the U.S., using interactive and hands-on teaching methods .
6. Modern facilities including safe, child-friendly campus designs and specialized spaces for arts, sports, and STEM .
7. Strong family-school collaboration via regular progress updates, parent-teacher meetings, and community engagement .

Academic Framework & College Preparation

• Curriculum: Follows California-aligned curriculum with AP courses (e.g., Calculus, Environmental Science). Focus on critical thinking through interdisciplinary programs like sustainability projects and beekeeping field trips .
• Faculty: 70%+ teachers hold U.S. teaching licenses; average class size: 15 students .
• Technology Integration: Smartboards, 3D printing labs, and computer science electives .

Extracurricular & Leadership Development

• Arts & Athletics: 20+ clubs (robotics, drama, Model UN) and varsity sports (basketball, soccer). Robotics team competes nationally .
• Community Engagement: Mandatory service-learning projects (e.g., NGO partnerships) integrated into curriculum .

Admissions & Alumni Outcomes

• University Destinations: Alumni pursue degrees at Ivy League institutions (e.g., Harvard, Yale) and top global universities (e.g., Oxford, MIT). Focus on STEM, Business, and Humanities .
• Scholarships: Need-based aid available for international students (non-Chinese nationals) .