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WELCOME TO CONCORDIA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL SHANGHAI

Experience the Concordia Advantage

WELCOME TO CONCORDIA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL SHANGHAI

Offering a Comprehensive International Recognized Education from Preschool to Grade 12

Concordia International School Shanghai is a leading international school where, for over 20 years. Your child will receive an academically rigorous, American-based education that is balanced with opportunities for leadership development and community service experiences as well as co-curricular classes in languages, arts, and athletics.

Concordia’s community fosters an environment where students are immersed in a globalized approach to learning that offers them opportunities to expand their learning and their future career around the world.

Graduates of Concordia Shanghai are not only accepted at universities around the world, but they have grown into well-balanced young adults capable of excelling in their post-secondary education and succeeding in their chosen careers.

1423

The average SAT score of Concordia students.

86%

Students who graduate fluent in a second language

94%

Students who achieved a 3, 4 or 5 on AP Exams

150+

Co-curricular activities available every school year

Our Campus and Facilities

Studies show that great facilities improve student learning. Concordia’s state-of-the-art facilities are purpose-built with an environmental, self-sustainable focus, and are designed to give our students the best possible environment in which to learn, play and develop artistic passion.

Our facilities provide the best opportunity for student-athletes to train and perform. Spaces are available for High School, Middle School and Elementary School students to use during and after school for training and play.

 

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2005 Graduate, Attended Ateneo de Manila University

Concordia gave countless opportunities to build skills in leadership, social responsibility, technology, the arts, sports, spirituality, and more.

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2009 Graduate now seeking post-grad degree in Public Affairs at the University of Texas, Austin.

"The rigorous learning standards of Concordia teachers prepared me well for meeting the expectations of college professors…something I've found to be vital for successfully navigating grad school.”

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Angie Darnell, Parent

What a phenomenal school with talented, caring, intelligent and engaged faculty and staff…Concordia has had a huge impact on our family and the whole community.

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Sidney M., Class of 2014, Attended Wellesley College

Going to school at Concordia could be challenging at times, but I highly value the education that I received there and wouldn't trade it for an easier academic experience. Because I was pushed in high school, my transition to college has been very easy despite the fact that I go to a demanding college. I especially appreciate how well Concordia prepared me for college-level writing, research, and time management.

Our Curriculum and Teaching Approach

At Concordia, we seek out ways to foster deeper learning, a type of processing and learning marked by a student’s ability to transfer what they have learned to new situations.

As a coeducational day school, Concordia serves international families that are culturally diverse, achievement-oriented, and highly mobile who desire an American college
preparatory education.

Our students will become:
  • Insightful Learners
  • Effective Communicators
  • Reflective Spiritual Beings
  • Active Global Citizens
  • Principle-centred Leaders and
  • Team Members

Our Whole Child Approach

From sports tournaments and fine arts performances to service and after-school activities, the variety of experiences Concordia provides its students allows them to develop as well-rounded people. We believe that balance is integral to success—not only in school but in life. Therefore, our holistic philosophy is intentional from early childhood to high school. 

We encourage students to find balance and support them in their pursuit of personal excellence. As a result, Concordia students take away the experience of having tried many things, gaining mastery as they delve deeper into a subject or activity, and building confidence in their ability to adapt and learn new skills along the way. 

Advanced Placement (AP)

The Advanced Placement (AP) Program at Concordia is a rigorous academic program that offers university-level courses and exams to our students. 

  • More than 90% of 4-year colleges and universities in the U.S. grant advanced placement, credit, or both for successful scores on AP Exams
  • 85% of selective institutions report that a student’s AP experience favorably impacts admission decisions.
  • AP is recognized by more than 3,600 universities worldwide.

THE ADVANCED PLACEMENT INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA (APID)*

The APID is a globally recognized certificate for students with an international outlook. The APID challenges a student to display exceptional achievement on AP Exams across several disciplines.

early childhood

EARLY CHILDHOOD

Our Early Childhood program provides educational experiences expressly designed and developmentally appropriate for young children age three to five years old. Children are actively developing skills that foster positive, life-long learning habits.

elementary school

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Children in grades one through four are offered countless opportunities to develop academically, spiritually and socially.

Students build a solid foundation in the fundamental academic areas of reading, writing, social studies, STEM, physical education and arts.

middle school

MIDDLE
SCHOOL

Designed for children in grades five through eight to further develop intellectual, social and emotional growth.

Students' minds and bodies are challenged, their imagination and ingenuity expressed, and their spiritual life enlarged through self-exploration and service to others.   

high school

HIGH
SCHOOL

Concordia’s High School offers a rich academic, athletic and fine arts program to students in grades nine to twelve.

Our focus is on providing authentic learning opportunities and life experiences through a tailored, flexible curriculum where students focus on their interests, talents, and academic success.

OUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The majority of our 158 teaching faculty are from the United States. In addition, many teachers are from Canada, Australia, and China.

All faculty members are certified teachers and 79% hold master’s degrees or higher. Nearly 72% of our teachers have over ten years teaching experience. We also enjoy a low annual teacher turnover rate.

You are welcome to submit an application at any time during the year.

Due to classroom capacity constraints, we encourage you to apply as soon as you feel comfortable with your school decision.

When classroom capacity has been reached, accepted students will join the wait pool for that particular grade.

Our core curriculum is offered in the English language. An English assessment may be given as part of the application. Concordia offers support in the Elementary and Middle School divisions.

Optional bus transportation is available for students in most areas of Pudong and some areas of Puxi before and after school. Bus transportation is also available to regular bus riders following most of the co-curricular activities and athletics programs. The bus fee is not included in the tuition.

EMAIL

Email is the primary means through which the school communicates with its parent body. Students in Grade 5 to Grade 12 also have individual Aspen accounts, an on-line resource to keep parents informed of their children’s classroom activities as well as their children’s academic performance. Weekly communication is provided on a school level newsletter through "The Focus".

CONCORDIA WEBSITE

  • Concordia’s website is an information resource accessible from around the world
    • Student/Family Handbook-accessed via the Parent page of the website within the division specific information
    • Policies and Procedures as applied to students in a specific division

ASPEN

  • Online resource to keep parents informed of their children’s classroom activities and academic performance
  • One login to access the information all of your children
  • Student in Grades 5 through 12 have individual accounts
  • Provides access to the
    • Family Directory
    • Staff Directory-also available on Concordia website
    • Guardianship, Parent Pledge, HS Pre-arranged Absence forms
  • Direct questions about Aspen to aspen@concordiashanghai.org

WECHAT

  • All-School WeChat Account
    • Share community news and stories every week

PARENT FEEDBACK

  • Parent Coffees
    • Used to inform, to instruct, to listen and to respond
    • Personal connection developed with the division leadership team of Administration, Counselors and Directors
    • Summaries of all Parent Coffees are accessible from the Community Bulletin
  • Annual Survey:
    • Parents provide feedback anonymously in a climate survey
  • Three-Way Conferences
    • Parents, with their child, meet their child’s teacher

PROCEDURES FOR HANDLING QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS

Parents are invited to make an appointment with their child’s teacher at any time by contacting the teacher directly. Similarly, meetings can be booked with the counseling staff or the administration in the same manner.

Students applying for Grades 6 to 12 are requested to submit standardized tests such as MAP, PSAT, SAT, ACT or SSAT test results as part of the application process. The SSAT website (www. ssat.org) provides information about the test.

Additionally, we may require an English assessment to determine a student’s level of proficiency. Elementary students in Shanghai will be requested to have an assessment for a curricular match.

THE CONCORDIA ADVANTAGE

Why Families Choose Concordia

PRESTIGIOUS UNIVERSITY ACCEPTANCES

Our graduates matriculate to some of the world's best universities including Harvard, John Hopkins, Yale, and Cornell.

Our 244 graduates from the classes of 2016-2018 were accepted to 293 universities in 11 countries and matriculated to 125 institutions.

FOCUS ON CHINESE CULTURE

Your child will benefit from the intentional focus placed on our host country, China. Students across all grades are encouraged to develop a deep interest in China through academic exploration, educational travel, Mandarin language studies and community service.

AMERICAN CURRICULUM AND EXPERIENCE

Concordia Shanghai International School follows an American curriculum that meets United States university entrance requirements. A broad base of subjects in all academic areas is required for graduation. The curriculum is adaptable, within limits, to meet the academic needs of individual students.

HIGHLY QUALIFIED FACULTY

Our American curriculum is taught by caring and experienced faculty with an average tenure of 6.6 years at our school

  • 70% of our teaching faculty hold MA/MS or Doctorates
  • 71% of our faculty are from North America
  • 57% have over 10 years of teaching experience

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