Concordia International School Shanghai
| Concordia International School Shanghai | |
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| Location | |
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Jinqiao, Shanghai China | |
| Information | |
| Type | Private |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Christian |
| Established | 1998 |
| Head of School | Mr. Gregg Pinick |
| Grades | P3-12 |
| Color(s) | Blue, Yellow, and White |
| Mascot | Phoenix |
| Website | http://www.concordiashanghai.org |
Coordinates: 31°14′N 121°35′E / 31.233°N 121.583°EConcordia International School Shanghai is an international private Christian school based in Shanghai, China, founded in 1998.
[1] Although young, Concordia is steeped in heritage—its community finds its roots in the 150-year-old educational traditions of the LCMS. The school’s launch in 1998 followed considerable feasibility research and numerous requests from the Hong Kong corporate community for a school in China that offered the same level of educational support and community care as the acclaimed Hong Kong International School.
History
Founded in 1998, Concordia has grown from 22 students and 14 staff members under the direction of founder Allan Schmidt, to its current enrollment of over 1,200 students from pre-school to grade 12 under the direction of Mr Gregg Pinick, Head of School. In August 2007, the school opened its new elementary school building (replacing an existing structure) and the David F. Rittmann Fine Arts Center (featuring a 450-seat theater to support the drama program, 2D and 3D art rooms, art gallery, and choir/band rooms).
Religious Affiliation
Concordia follows the traditional education of the LCMS (The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).[2] This schooling system focuses on three main elements: body, mind and spirit. Concordia International School Shanghai is one of the three international schools in Asia operated by the LCMS. Concordia welcomes families and students of all faiths.
Programs & Services
Concordia International School Shanghai offers several programs throughout the year for students from Pre-K to Grade 12. Programs range from sports such as soccer, touch rugby, tennis, swimming, basketball, volleyball and track. In the 2014-2015 school year, Concordia will offer baseball. Concordia is a member of the Asia Pacific Activities Conference; which hosts competition events for international schools in China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Japan, South Korea and the Philippines. Concordia also participates in APAC with their Choir and other activity groups.
Concordia International School Shanghai is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
Uniform Policy
Concordia International School Shanghai is a private school and as such it adheres to a uniform policy which is intended to reflect the ethos of the school. Students had a role in the selection of the uniform, which is based on khaki and blue pants or skirts and a navy blue or white polo shirt.
Extracurricular Activities
Concordia International School Shanghai is a participant of the Asia Pacific Activities Conference, a athletic and arts program for international schools around East Asia. The school also is the host school of CISSMUN, a model united nations conference that is affiliated with The Hague International Model United Nations (THIMUN).
School Statics
33 : The number of nations represented by the Concordia student body
1,253 : Student enrollment for the 2014-2015 school year as of September 2014
31% : Percentage of Concordia teachers with Bachelor’s degrees currently pursuing graduate degrees
62% : Percentage of Concordia teachers with over 10 years teaching experience
12% : Average annual teacher turnover from 2010-2014
A full list of school report can be seen at concordia's webiste.[4]