Zhangjiagang Foreign Language School
张外国际课程中心
Zhangjiagang Foreign Language School International Course Centre, founded in 2005, is Zhangjiagang's earliest international education provider. An IBDP candidate and College Board AP centre, it offers Australian SACE, Canadian OSSD, Hong Kong DSE, Korean and Japanese pathways.
Last Updated on 18th June, 2026
Profile Strength
77%
Last Updated on 18th June, 2026
Profile Strength
77%
Quick Look
City
Shanghai
School Phases
G10 to G12
Annual Fees
$12K - $12K
Phone Number
+86-4006-196-100
Prospectus
Data Sources
Compiled from publicly available sources
Social Media Links
Main Campus
Xuhui District, Shanghai
Description
Zhangjiagang Foreign Language School is a well-known private school in Jiangsu Province. It has a strong bilingual tradition and focuses on developing globally aware learners with deep Chinese roots. The International Curriculum Center shows the school’s vision of blending Jiangnan cultural heritage…
Summary of School
Academic Sub-Curriculum
- AP Electives
- Canadian OSSD
- HKDSE
Exam Boards
- College Board
- Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority
Academic Qualification Awards
- College Credit and Placement
- Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma
Language of Instruction
Chinese, English
School Type
Private
Duration Established
13 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
NoBoarding Availability
NoScholarships
YesAbout School
Mission & Vision
Cultivates bicultural talents rooted in Chinese identity, with global competence to thrive through holistic education blending Zhangjiagang Foreign Language’s linguistic legacy with international best practices.
Core Values
- Academic Rigor & Linguistic Excellence: Blends Chinese standards with international curricula via inquiry, fostering critical thinking and bilingual fluency.
- Global Citizenship: Fosters cross-cultural empathy and responsible global engagement.
- Student Agency: Encourages personalized, self-directed growth.
- East-West Synergy: Merges Eastern discipline with Western student-centered pedagogy.
Educational Approach
Blends Zhangjiagang Foreign Language’s foundational education with inquiry/PBL, emphasizing critical thinking, bilingual skills, and social-emotional readiness for global life.
Key Features
- Bilingual curriculum (Chinese national + international programs).
- Bilingual faculty (Chinese + international experts).
- Global exchanges, language immersion, and college counseling.
- Proven track record in top global university admissions.
- Integrated Bilingual Curriculum merging Chinese national standards with AP/A-Level, emphasizing inquiry-based learning and native-like English fluency, aligned with Zhangjiagang FL’s foreign language focus.
- Dual-Qualified Faculty combining local educational expertise with international teaching credentials for immersive, globally oriented instruction.
- Strong Global Admissions—consistent placements at top US (Ivy+, UC) and UK (Russell Group) universities via personalized college counseling.
- Small-Class Mentorship (1:6 ratio) for tailored academic and personal growth.
- Foreign Language Immersion as a specialized school, offering multi-language programs and global clubs to foster cross-cultural competence.
- Holistic Development through STEM labs, model UN, and Sino-international exchanges to nurture well-rounded 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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