Shanghai United International School, Wanyuan Campus

Mission & Vision To cultivate globally competent leaders with innovative thinking and cross-cultural competence through holistic education that integrates academic excellence with character development.

Educational Philosophy Emphasizing "East Meets West," the approach balances rigorous academics with creative exploration, fostering intellectual curiosity, emotional intelligence, and social responsibility.

Core Values

1. Caring: Nurturing empathy and respect through inclusive practices.
2. Principled: Upholding integrity and academic rigor.
3. Risk-takers: Encouraging resilience and curiosity in problem-solving.
4. Balanced: Prioritizing intellectual, physical, and social well-being.

1. AP Capstone Program: Offers a two-year interdisciplinary curriculum focusing on critical thinking, research, and academic rigor, preparing students for university-level challenges .
2. Dual-Language Immersion: Integrates Chinese and Western educational philosophies, emphasizing bilingual proficiency and cross-cultural competence .
3. Faculty Expertise: Teachers hold advanced degrees, bilingual capabilities, and international teaching experience, with foreign faculty from English-speaking countries .
4. Holistic Development: Combines core academic subjects (STEM, humanities) with elective courses (AP, arts, sports) to foster creativity and leadership .
5. Global Recognition: Alumni secured admissions to top universities (e.g., Johns Hopkins, NYU) and achieved $1.3M+ in scholarships .
6. Personalized Guidance: Offers tailored academic plans, career counseling, and psychological support for student well-being .
7. Accreditation & Achievements: Accredited by AdvancED and recognized for academic excellence, including AdvancED STEM certification .
8. Cultural Diversity: Embraces multiculturalism through international exchange programs and a balanced curriculum .

• 2023 Graduation: 67 graduates received 285 university offers, including 224 from U.S. universities (35% from top 30 US News national universities, % from top 100), 46 from Canada (27 to University of Toronto), 12 from the UK, and 3 from Australia. Notable admissions included Ivy League institutions and top art schools like Berklee College of Music . • 2024 Graduation: 64 graduates secured 261 offers, with U.S. universities (e.g., top 50 US News-ranked schools), UCL, Imperial College London, and 31 Canadian admissions. A student ranked globally top 10 in the John Locke Writing Competition . • AP Courses: Offers Advanced Placement (AP) programs aligned with Common Core standards, with graduates consistently meeting/exceeding A-G admission requirements . • Global Recognition: Accredited by Cognia (formerly Advanced), ensuring curriculum rigor and international alignment .