World Leading Schools Association
世界名中学联盟上海学校
World Leading Schools Association Shanghai Academy, founded in 2012, offers AP and A-Level courses plus the unique Global Impact Programme. Backed by 56 alliance schools including Eton and Harvard-Westlake, it has achieved a 'Harvard+Yale+Princeton+Stanford+MIT' admissions grand slam.
Last Updated on 10th June, 2026
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Last Updated on 10th June, 2026
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Quick Look
City
Shanghai
School Phases
G10 to G12
Annual Fees
$24K - $24K
Phone Number
+31-20-211 7417
Prospectus
Data Sources
Compiled from publicly available sources
Social Media Links
Main Campus
No. 2, Zhengxi Road, Yangpu District (Yangpu Campus)
Description
World Leading Schools Association Shanghai School (WLSA Shanghai) is a notable non-profit international school in Shanghai. It aims to educate motivated students using a top-tier academic framework. Founded in 2012, the school is located in Yangpu District, close to top universities like Fudan and T…
Summary of School
Academic Sub-Curriculum
- A Level
- AP Capstone Diploma Program
- AP Electives
- EPQ
- Tailored Tracks
Exam Boards
- Cambridge Assessment International Education
- College Board
- Oxford AQA
- Pearson Edexcel
Academic Qualification Awards
- Advanced Level Certificate
- AP Seminar and Research Certificate
- College Credit and Placement
- Extended Project Qualification
- International High School Diploma
Language of Instruction
English
School Type
Private
Duration Established
15 Years
Student To Teacher Ratio
N/A
Academic Year
Primary (September-January), Mid (September-January), High (September-January)
Extra Languages offered
YesChinese Language Support
YesSchool Bus
NoBoarding Availability
YesScholarships
YesAbout School
Mission
To cultivate well-rounded global citizens by integrating innovative and traditional education, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and cross-cultural competence.
Vision
To become a global leader in educational innovation, empowering students to shape a dynamic future through holistic development.
Core Values
- Respect for diversity
- Pursuit of excellence
- Collaborative growth
Educational Philosophy
Student-centered, inspiring potential via interdisciplinary learning and character-building.
Goal
Connect global resources to nurture leaders with ethical integrity, adaptability, and vision.
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Global Impact Curriculum (GIP): A unique, China-centric program blending critical thinking, cross-cultural understanding, and leadership development through courses like ethics, philosophy, and strategic studies .
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Elite Faculty & Student Body: Teachers from 11 countries, including Ivy League and Russell Group graduates, with a 1:7 student-teacher ratio. Students come from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds .
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Outstanding Admissions Outcomes: 2025 graduates secured nearly 800 offers from top global universities, including 42% to U.S. Top 30 and 43% to UK G5 institutions, with Ivy League, Oxbridge, and "Harvard-Yale-Princeton-Stanford-MIT" (HYPSM) achievements .
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Scholarship Excellence: Over ¥100M in scholarships awarded since 2015, covering 100% tuition and living expenses for high-achieving students from low-income families .
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Rigorous Admissions: Requires IELTS 6.5/TOEFL 85+ for regular admission; scholarship applicants need AMC Global Top 5% and multiple rounds of assessments .
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Holistic Leadership Focus: Emphasis on ethical reasoning, intercultural competence, and real-world problem-solving through Model UN, STEM competitions, and global service projects .
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2025 Graduation Cohort: • Total Students: 202 (132 in US curriculum, 70 in A-Level) . • Admissions: 800+ global university offers, including 70.3% to US institutions (73% in Top 50 US News) and 43.1% to the UK. Over 55% pursued multi-country applications .
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US Curriculum Highlights: • Ivy League & Top 10 US: 17 offers to 14 students, including 9 Ivy League admissions . • STEM Dominance: 60% of US offers were for STEM fields (e.g., UC Berkeley, MIT) .
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A-Level Program Achievements: • Oxbridge: 4 Cambridge and 4 Oxford offers . • G5 Universities: 73 conditional offers from UK’s Russell Group (e.g., UCL, LSE) .
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Global Recognition: • Canada/Australia: Offers from University of Toronto, UBC, Melbourne University . • Hong Kong: 16 offers, including 6 from HKU (Engineering focus) .
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Scholarship Support: • Over ¥100M in scholarships awarded since 2014, covering tuition and undergraduate funding for high-achieving students .
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