Xiwai International School
上海市西外外国语学校
Xiwai International School, founded in 2005, is a private K-12 school in Songjiang, Shanghai. One of Shanghai's 21 designated international course pilot schools, it offers IB, AP and A-Level programmes with a 1:7 teacher ratio, 53 foreign teachers and 1,069 students across its bilingual divisions.
Last Updated on 18th June, 2026
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Last Updated on 18th June, 2026
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City
Shanghai
School Phases
G9 to G12
Annual Fees
$16K - $16K
Phone Number
+86-21--37727030
Prospectus
Data Sources
Compiled from publicly available sources
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Main Campus
No. 299, Xizang Middle Road, Putuo District
Description
Xiwai International School (XWIS), officially known as Shanghai West Foreign Language School, is a well-regarded private K–12 bilingual school in Songjiang District, Shanghai. Founded in 2005, its mission is to blend Chinese culture with a global outlook. The school aims to nurture academically stro…
Summary of School
Academic Sub-Curriculum
- Cambridge IGCSE
- A Level
- AP Electives
Exam Boards
- Cambridge Assessment International Education
- College Board
- Oxford AQA
- Pearson Edexcel
Academic Qualification Awards
- Advanced Level Certificate
- College Credit and Placement
- International General Certificate of Secondary Education
Language of Instruction
Chinese, English
School Type
Private
Duration Established
21 Years
Student To Teacher Ratio
High-10:1,Middle-12:1,Junior-14:1
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 to thrive through holistic education blending Xiwai’s legacy with international best practices.
Core Values
- Academic Rigor & Inquiry: Blends Chinese standards with interdisciplinary, student-driven learning for critical thinking.
- Global Citizenship: Fosters cultural empathy and responsible engagement via global perspectives.
- Student Agency: Encourages personalized pathways and self-directed growth.
- East-West Synergy: Merges Eastern discipline with Western liberal arts pedagogy.
Educational Approach
Integrates inquiry/PBL with Chinese foundational education, emphasizing critical thinking, bilingual skills, and social-emotional readiness for global life.
Key Features
- Bilingual curriculum (Chinese national + IB/AP elements).
- Bicultural faculty (dual Chinese-international expertise).
- Global exchanges, language immersion, and holistic development.
- Strong track record in top global university admissions.
- Integrated Bilingual Curriculum merging Chinese national standards with IB/AP, emphasizing inquiry-based learning and multilingual fluency.
- Dual-Qualified Faculty combining local expertise with international credentials for immersive, globally focused instruction.
- Strong Global Admissions—consistent placements at top US (Ivy+, UC) and UK (Russell Group) universities via personalized counseling.
- Small-Class Mentorship (1:6 ratio) for tailored academic and personal growth.
- Immersive Language Environment as a foreign language school, offering multi-language programs and global clubs.
- Holistic Development through STEM labs, model UN, and Sino-international exchanges to nurture globally competent graduates.
Core Highlights
U.S. College Admissions
- Top 30: 6 (2024), 8 (2025)
- Top 50: 75% placement (55+ total)
Global Reach
- UK: 2 G5 (ICL/Edinburgh) (2025)
- Canada: 8 UBC/Toronto (2024), 10+ (2025)
- Australia: 4 Melbourne/UNSW
Academic Excellence
- AP: 4.0 avg (2024); 80% 4-5s
- Dual Curriculum: AP + Chinese national standards
Performance Metrics (2023-2025)
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | 2025* |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Top 30 Admissions | 5 | 6 | 8+ |
| U.S. Top 50 Placements | 40 | 55 | 75 |
| Ivy League Acceptances | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| UK G5 Acceptances | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| AP Avg Score | 3.7 | 3.9 | 4.0 |
*2025 early trends.
Strategic Advantages
- Bilingual Readiness: AP + Chinese core for global adaptability
- North America Links: Direct ties to UBC/Toronto admissions
- Alumni Outcomes: 70% into Top 50 U.S./Top 10 Canadian unis
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