Shanghai United International School, Pudong
上海浦东新区民办协和双语学校
Shanghai United International School, Pudong, founded in 2008 under Xiehe Education Group, is a nine-year bilingual school offering Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level. 1,200 students, 1:7 teacher-student ratio. "East-meets-West" fusion curriculum with both Chinese and foreign administrators.
Last Updated on 26th May, 2026
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Last Updated on 26th May, 2026
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City
Shanghai
School Phases
G9 to G12
Annual Fees
$22K - $22K
Phone Number
+86-21-68099100
Prospectus
Data Sources
Compiled from publicly available sources
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Main Campus
No. 9, Yincheng Middle Road, Pudong New District
Description
Shanghai United International School, Pudong (SUIS Pudong) is a top private K–12 bilingual school in Pudong New Area, Shanghai. Founded in 2003 by the Xiehe Education Group, the school blends Chinese culture with global educational standards. It aims to develop bilingual and bicultural learners read…
Summary of School
Academic Sub-Curriculum
- Cambridge IGCSE
- A Level
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
Chinese, English
School Type
Private
Duration Established
18 Years
Student To Teacher Ratio
High-8:1,Middle-9:1,Junior-10:1
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 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 responsible 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 (e.g., IB/PYP), 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, service-learning, and college counseling.
- Proven track record in top domestic/global university admissions.
- Integrated Bilingual Curriculum merging Chinese national standards with IB/PYP, emphasizing inquiry-based learning and cross-cultural competence, rooted in SUIS’s bilingual mission.
- Dual-Qualified Faculty combining international IB expertise with local educational insights for student-centered, culturally attuned instruction.
- Elite Global Admissions—consistent placements at top US (Ivy+, UC) and UK (Russell Group) universities via personalized counseling.
- Small-Class Mentorship (1:6 ratio) enabling tailored academic and socio-emotional growth.
- Holistic Development through STEM labs, model UN, and global exchanges to nurture well-rounded graduates.
- Bilingual Immersion Environment with daily dual-language classes and cultural activities to foster native-like fluency.
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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