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The British International School Shanghai, Puxi

上海英国外籍人员子女学校浦西校区

Expatriate
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The British International School Shanghai, Puxi, founded in 2004, offers the British National Curriculum, IGCSE, A-Level and IB Diploma. Part of Nord Anglia Education, it serves 1,200 students from 50+ nationalities on an 82,000 m² campus, with partnerships with MIT and The Juilliard School.

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Last Updated on 10th June, 2026

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City

Shanghai

School Phases

G1 to G12

Annual Fees

$42K - $51K

Phone Number

+86-21-5226 3211

Prospectus

Data Sources

Compiled from publicly available sources

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Main Campus

111 Jinguang Road,Minhang District

Description

The British International School Shanghai, Puxi (BISS Puxi) is a top non-profit British school in Shanghai. It offers a UK-style education for children of foreign workers and expatriates. Founded in 2002, the school is in Minhang District, close to the Hongqiao transportation hub. It serves students…

Summary of School

Academic Sub-Curriculum

Academic Sub-Curriculum

  • Cambridge IGCSE
  • IBDP
  • British Tracks
Exam Boards

Exam Boards

  • Cambridge Assessment International Education
  • International Baccalaureate
  • Pearson Edexcel
Academic Qualification Awards

Academic Qualification Awards

  • IB Diploma
  • International General Certificate of Secondary Education

Language of Instruction

English

School Type

Expatriate

Duration Established

22 Years

Student To Teacher Ratio

N/A

Academic Year

Primary (September-June), Mid (September-June), High (September-June)

Extra Languages offered

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Chinese Language Support

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School Bus

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Boarding Availability

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Scholarships

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About School

Mission: To cultivate globally aware, empathetic learners through a dynamic, student-centered education that prioritizes academic rigor, creativity, and ethical responsibility.

Vision: To inspire a community where diversity flourishes, intercultural competence empowers, and every individual realizes their unique potential to shape a connected world.

Values: Respect, inquiry, collaboration, resilience.

  1. Academic Excellence: Achieved 90% IGCSE pass rate (vs. global average 67%), with IB DP graduates admitted to top universities like Oxford, Yale, and Brown .
  2. Holistic Curriculum: Structured around five pillars—academic achievement, sports, technology, performing arts, and citizenship—to foster well-rounded individuals .
  3. Global Community: Students from 60+ nationalities, with multilingual programs (English, French, German, etc.) and emphasis on Chinese culture through festivals and courses .
  4. Elite Faculty: Teachers with PGCE qualifications, 70%+ holding master’s degrees, and specialized EAL support for non-native English speakers .
  5. World-Class Partnerships: Collaborations with Juilliard, MIT, and UNICEF, plus access to Nord Anglia’s global educational resources .
  6. Facilities & Extracurriculars: 240+ co-curricular activities, including robotics, sports, and arts, alongside advanced STEM labs and performing arts venues .
  7. Proven Outcomes: 100% IB DP pass rate (vs. global 89%), with graduates earning Ivy League and Russell Group placements .

  1. Academic Achievements: • IGCSE Results: 90% pass rate, significantly exceeding the global average of 67% . • IB Diploma Programme: Class of 2023 achieved an average score of 38.4/45, with 3 students scoring 45/45 (full marks) and 1 student scoring 44/45 .

  2. University Admissions: • QS Top 50 Universities: 45% of graduates secured offers from institutions ranked within the QS World University Rankings Top 50 in 2024, including the University of Oxford, Imperial College London, and UCL . • Notable Institutions: Alumni were admitted to the London School of Economics, University of Edinburgh, and University of Warwick .

  3. Global Recognition: • The school is part of the Nord Anglia Education network, providing students with access to global collaborations (e.g., Juilliard, MIT) and specialized programs in performing arts, STEAM, and sports .

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School Facilities

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