Nord Anglia International School Shanghai, Pudong

Nord Anglia International School Shanghai, Pudong is one of the top international schools in Pudong and part of the Nord Anglia family of premium international schools.

Nord Anglia International School Shanghai, Pudong (NAIS Pudong) was officially opened by Rt Hon Patricia Hewitt MP in 2002. It was the first British school in China and the first international school in Pudong, Shanghai.

Since then, our international school has gone from strength to strength and is regarded as the private school of choice in the area for families looking for an outstanding international early years, primary and secondary education.

We have recently celebrated 20 years of outstanding success as an IB school delivering excellent diploma results from one year to the next. These achievements have seen our alumni go on to great accomplishments at some the world’s highest rated universities.

At Nord Anglia International School (NAIS) Pudong, we’re dedicated to shaping a generation of successful, creative and resilient global citizens – a generation that will change our world for the better. For over 20 years, our private school in Shanghai, China has been inspiring a passion for learning in our students, motivating them to achieve the best academic results and to attend the top universities in the world.

At Nord Anglia International School (NAIS) Shanghai, Pudong, we’re proud of our vibrant global community. Over 40 nationalities are represented within our private school and, as part of the Nord Anglia Education international family of schools, we create connections between students around the world. As the longest running British international school in China, we also take pride in our students’ excellent academic achievements and acceptances to the top universities in the world – for 20 years and counting.

We're the first and longest-running British international school in China and one of the top international schools in Pudong. For almost 25 years, Nord Anglia International School Shanghai, Pudong has welcomed students into a diverse international community, motivating them to achieve the best academic results and to attend the top universities in the world.

Our Early Years curriculum for Pre-Nursery, Nursery and Reception at NAIS Pudong, one of the finest international schools in Pudong, offers a child-centred, holistic approach to learning and follows the British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework.

Our Primary curriculum at our Shanghai, Pudong elementary school follows the framework of the National Curriculum for England which is adapted to meet the needs of the international community using the International Primary Curriculum (IPC).

When your child reaches our secondary school, their learning is based on Key Stage 3 of the English National Curriculum. Students are beginning to form opinions on future courses of study and choose their favourite courses, ready to study for IGCSE exams.

The choices students make in these important years could affect exam and university options in the future, so our professional staff and teachers are always on hand to help students make the decisions that are right for them.

At NAIS Pudong, students follow the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) curriculum , which is the international version of the GCSE courses taken by students in England. The courses at our IGCSE school offer a good foundation for future participation in a global society. IGCSE courses are offered in a range of subjects.

For those seeking a place at one of the world’s top universities, our International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) is one of the finest in China, and perfectly prepares students for further education and life beyond NAIS Pudong.

Everything we do here links to our core values, with every teacher ensuring that the curriculum and additional activities strive to develop creative, confident and considerate students who are prepared for their futures.

As a top international school in Shanghai, our teachers are amongst the best in the world. Hard-working, committed, experts in their craft—supported by our global Education Team, our teaching colleagues ensure your child has the best start to their education and the best opportunities in the future. Smaller class sizes mean our teachers can focus on students at an individual and personalised level, tailoring their education to maximise their potential and wellbeing.

Students learn best when they’re happy. And 97% or our parents report that their child is happy at Nord Anglia International School Shanghai, Pudong.

It's no wonder our IB results are outstanding: an average score of 37 and a top score of 43 places our school amongst the very top schools in the world.