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YK Pao School

上海包玉刚实验学校

Private

YK Pao School, founded in 2007, is a non-profit private bilingual school with 1,600-plus students across three Shanghai campuses. Year 1-12 programme integrates Chinese National Curriculum with IGCSE and IBDP. CIS and WASC accredited.

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Last Updated on 9th June, 2026

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Quick Look

City

Shanghai

School Phases

G1 to G12

Annual Fees

$25K - $32K

Phone Number

+86-21-61671999

Prospectus

Data Sources

Compiled from publicly available sources

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Main Campus

1800, Lane 900, Sanxin North Road,Songjiang District

Description

YK Pao School is a respected private K–12 bilingual school in Shanghai. Founded in 2007 by the YK Pao Foundation, it honors Sir Yue-Kong Pao. The school aims to blend strong Chinese culture with global academic standards. Located in the vibrant Changning District, it serves local, expatriate, and re…

Summary of School

Academic Sub-Curriculum

Academic Sub-Curriculum

  • Cambridge IGCSE
  • IBDP
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

Chinese, English

School Type

Private

Duration Established

19 Years

Student To Teacher Ratio

primary-7:1,middle-5:1

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 & Vision

To cultivate globally competent citizens through holistic education, fostering intellectual curiosity, ethical leadership, and cross-cultural understanding.

Core Values

  • Compassion
  • Integrity
  • Balance

Educational Philosophy

A student-centered approach integrating bilingual immersion (Chinese/English) and international curricula. Emphasis on whole-person development—intellectual, emotional, physical, and social—through:

  • Project-based learning
  • Arts integration
  • Sports programs
  • Community service
  1. Holistic education emphasizing character development, intellectual growth, and social responsibility .
  2. International perspective with bilingual curriculum (Chinese/English), IBDP/IGCSE programs, and global exchange opportunities .
  3. College-style house system fostering teamwork and leadership through four color-coded houses (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter) .
  4. Diverse extracurricular activities including sports (football, basketball, swimming), arts, and community service projects .
  5. Student-centered pedagogy prioritizing inquiry-based learning, creativity, and individualized support for unique talents .

Academic Scores

• IB Diploma Programme (IB DP): • Average IB scores ranged between 34-38/45 over the past five years, with 8 students achieving a perfect 45/45 in 2022 . • All graduates received IB diplomas, maintaining a global benchmark above the world average .

Overseas Admissions

United States

• 2024 Graduating Class (134 students): • Top 30 US Universities: 132 offers (+89% growth vs. 2023). Includes 7 Ivy League offers (Princeton1, Yale1, Brown2, Columbia1, Cornell2) and 9 Top 10 offers (e.g., MIT, Stanford, UPenn) . • Top 10 Offers: 9 (e.g., Princeton, Yale, Caltech1 [first in history]) . • Notable Gains: First-ever Princeton admission (2024) and expansion into STEM-focused Ivies like Caltech .

United Kingdom

• 2024 Oxbridge & Russell Group Admissions: • 11 UK university offers, including 3 Oxford/Cambridge acceptances and 8 Russell Group offers (e.g., Imperial College London, UCL, LSE) .

Global Trends

• Ivy League Dominance: 7 Ivy League offers in 2024 (vs. 9 in 2023), including Brown (4 consecutive years) and Cornell . • Elite UK Universities: Brown University remains a top choice, with 7 acceptances over 8 years .

Key Highlights

• 2024 Milestones: • First Princeton admission in school history . • 55% of graduates received Top 30 US offers (excluding "safety schools" like UCSD/UCD) . • G5 UK Admissions: 16 offers, including 3 Oxbridge .

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School Facilities

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