Nord Anglia International School Shanghai Pudong
| Nord Anglia International School Shanghai Pudong Campus | |
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 Main entrance of the school | |
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2729 Hunan Rd, Shanghai, China | |
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| School type | International School |
| Established | 10 September 2002 |
| Founder | Nord Anglia Education |
| Status | Pudong Opened October 2002 |
| Principal | Lesley-Ann Wallace |
| Age | 18m to 18yrs |
| Website |
naispudong |
Nord Anglia International School Shanghai Pudong (NAIS Pudong, Chinese: 上海英国国际学校), formerly British International School Shanghai Pudong Campus, is an international school in Shanghai, China. The Pudong Campus opened in 2002[1] The school has a sister campus in Puxi. The school was formerly known as The British International School Shanghai Pudong Campus until 2015.
Academics are based on the National Curriculum of England and the General Certificate of Secondary Education. The school's Pudong and Puxi campuses both offer the IB Diploma Programme at post 16.
Established
The school was founded in 2002 by Nord Anglia Education of England. Nord Anglia Education operates 41 international schools worldwide in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and America. These independent international schools teach over 32,000 pupils worldwide[2]
Campus and location
The school started in 2002, with a small campus building and 50 pupils. The school grew rapidly, necessitating the construction of a 3-storey facility with bespoke gym and catering facilities in 2004. In 2007, further expansion saw the construction of two more 3-storey buildings for secondary students, a theatre, swimming pool and Dojo.
In 2013, further work was completed on the campus, creating new conceptual classroom spaces and a 'Skywalk', a bridge to connect two buildings. Further expansion is expected to happen within the next few years.[3]
- Facilities include
- The Hive Mac Suite
- The Learning Centre Library
- 3 Playing fields (two grass, one astroturf)
- 2 gyms
- Martial Arts Dojo
- 25m indoor swimming pool
- Theatre
- Black Box Theatre
- Dance suite
- Parent Coffee Shop
- Outdoor facilities include
- 2 basketball courts
- Playground facilities
- Covered Early Years playground
The school is located in Kangqiao, a suburb of Shanghai 10 km from the city centre and accessible via the Hunan Highway in 30 minutes.
Ethos and promises
The school bases itself on three fundamental promises;
- Achieving Academic Excellence
- Learning to Lead
- Making a Difference
These incorporate all aspects of school life, including academics, service responsibilities and student confidence.
Curriculum
Students study for the IGCSE in the Upper School, and the International Baccalaureate in Senior School.
Student life
Among the activities offered at the school are band, orchestra, jazz band, choir, dance and drama. There is one major theatre production per year and includes students from Secondary school and is usually held at the end of the calendar year. There are miniature productions throughout the year for other phases at the school, usually at Christmas and Easter time.
The Model United Nations is an important program that takes place at the school. Students take part in the MUN annual trip to the United Nations in New York every summer.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers numerous opportunities to participate in Co-Curricular Activities (CCA's).[4]
In early 2014, a group of students travelled to Tanzania to a Nord Anglia Education charity project school to help teach.[5] The schools (Pudong and Puxi) are the only in Shanghai to offer this.
Accreditations
Nord Anglia International School Shanghai is accredited to offer the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) and the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGSCE).
The school is also an accredited examination centre for the ABRSM, HSK, and YCT.
Community
The community group are a collection of volunteers who focus on running events and welcoming new parents to the school. A key part of their role is to fundraise money for local charities. The community group help to run events such as the Summer Festival, Dads & Lads Camping, Daddy Daughter Dance, Bonfire Night and Christmas Fair.[6]
Special visitors
As a result of close links with the Shanghai community, the school often receives special guests. Previous visitors have included Tom Daley, Qiu Bo, Sarah Brennan, Flawless and Henry Evans. In 2014, students performed songs for the British Prime Minister, David Cameron at the UK-China trade mission to promote British businesses.[7]
Summer school
The school holds an annual Summer School for 4 weeks which is open to the Shanghai Community. Activities include academic studies and creative workshops.[8]
History
Founded in 1972, Nord Anglia Education's schools are located in North America, Middle East, Asia and Europe. These schools are currently home to over 32,000 students between the ages of 2 and 18 years.[9] School's of Nord Anglia Education follow the English National Curriculum which is adapted to fit the needs and culture of different regions. They also offer the International Baccalaureate, IGCSE's and in some places, A Levels, the French Baccalaureate and the Swiss Maturité.
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