Shanghai United International School, Hongqiao Campus
上海市民办协和双语学校
Shanghai United International School, Hongqiao Campus, founded in 2003, is Xiehe Education's founding school offering a nine-year elite programme. It provides international fusion and domestic fusion tracks with 25-student classes and bilingual inquiry-based pedagogy.
Last Updated on 22nd July, 2026
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Last Updated on 22nd July, 2026
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Quick Look
City
Shanghai
School Phases
G10 to G12
Annual Fees
$24K - $24K
Phone Number
+86-21-34316025
Prospectus
Data Sources
Compiled from publicly available sources
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Main Campus
No. 945, Huaqiao Road, Minhang District
Description
Shanghai United International School, Hongqiao Campus (SUIS Hongqiao) is the main bilingual school of the Xiehe Education Group. It is in Minhang District, Shanghai, and opened in 1998. This campus is one of the first and most impactful examples of Sino-Western education in the city.
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Summary of School
Academic Sub-Curriculum
- Cambridge IGCSE
- IBPYP
- IBDP
Exam Boards
- Cambridge Assessment International Education
- International Baccalaureate
- Pearson Edexcel
Academic Qualification Awards
- IB Diploma
- International General Certificate of Secondary Education
Language of Instruction
Chinese, English
School Type
Private
Duration Established
23 Years
Student To Teacher Ratio
High-8:1,Middle-10:1,Junior-12:1
Academic Year
High (September-June), Mid (September-June), Primary (September-June)
Extra Languages offered
YesChinese Language Support
YesSchool Bus
YesBoarding Availability
YesScholarships
YesAbout School
Mission & Vision
Cultivates bicultural talents rooted in Chinese identity with global competence through holistic, bilingual education blending Hongqiao Xiehe’s fusion legacy with international best practices—preparing adaptable, empathetic global citizens.
Core Values
- Academic Rigor & Bilingual Excellence: Merges Chinese/international standards to foster critical thinking and fluent bilingualism.
- Global Citizenship: Builds cultural empathy and ethical engagement via global perspectives.
- Student Agency: Encourages personalized, self-directed growth.
- East-West Synergy: Combines Eastern discipline with Western student-centered pedagogy.
Educational Approach
Integrates Chinese national curriculum with international programs, using inquiry/PBL to emphasize critical thinking, bilingual skills, and holistic development.
Key Features
- Dual-track bilingual curriculum (domestic/international).
- Bilingual faculty with cross-cultural expertise.
- Global exchanges and targeted college counseling.
- Proven track record in top domestic/global university admissions.
- Integrated Bilingual Curriculum merging Chinese national standards with IB continuum, emphasizing inquiry-based learning and global citizenship, rooted in SUIS’s mission.
- Dual-Qualified Faculty combining international IB expertise with local insights for student-centered, culturally attuned instruction.
- Small-Class Mentorship (low student-teacher ratios) enabling personalized academic and socio-emotional growth.
- Elite Global Admissions—consistent placements at top US/UK universities via tailored college counseling.
- Bilingual Immersion Environment fostering native fluency through daily dual-language classes and cultural activities.
- Holistic Development via STEM, arts, model UN, and global exchanges to nurture well-rounded, globally competent graduates.
Core Highlights
U.S. College Admissions
- Top 30: 5 (2024), 7 (2025)
- Top 50: 70% placement (45+ total)
Global Reach
- UK: 1 G5 (Edinburgh) (2025)
- Canada: 6 UBC/Toronto (2024), 8+ (2025)
- Australia: 3 Melbourne/UNSW
Academic Excellence
- AP: 3.8 avg (2024); 3.9 (2025); 80% 4-5s
- Dual Curriculum: AP + Chinese national standards
Performance Metrics (2023-2025)
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | 2025* |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Top 30 Admissions | 4 | 5 | 7+ |
| U.S. Top 50 Placements | 30 | 40 | 60 |
| Ivy League Acceptances | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| UK G5 Acceptances | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| AP Avg Score | 3.6 | 3.8 | 3.9 |
*2025 early trends.
Strategic Advantages
- Bilingual Foundation: AP + Chinese core for cross-cultural readiness
- Regional Partnerships: Ties to Shanghai universities for direct pathways
- Alumni Outcomes: 65% into Top 50 U.S./Top 15 Canadian unis
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