Shanghai's Only Full IB School
Where Every Child Can Thrive
Western International School of Shanghai (WISS) was the first school in Shanghai to be authorized to offer all four IB programmes: PYP, MYP, DP, and CP.
From age 2.5 to 18, every child can follow a continuous International Baccalaureate (IB) learning journey — with a pathway that reflects who they are and where they want to go.
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Seen · Supported · Ready
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- Small class sizes mean every child is known by name.
- Supported
- Teacher mentorship and a strong focus on student well-being help each student flourish.
- Ready
- A 100% IB pass rate and university destinations across five continents help students take their next step with confidence.
Admissions 2026–2027 Now Open
We welcome every family to visit our Shanghai international school.
Our admissions team personally guides each family through the application and transition to WISS. Start a conversation today and secure your child's place for the coming academic year.
At WISS, my child is known by every teacher who teaches her. That doesn't happen everywhere.
Why WISS
Full IB Journey
- Academics
- Arts
- Sports
- Community Service
Outdoor Learning
1:8 teacher-to-student ratio
Students from 50+ countries
Triple accreditation: CIS, WASC, and IB
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Our Program
Learning pathways for every stage.
From Early Years to the IB Diploma, each programme builds upon the previous — developing confident, capable learners ready for the future.
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Ages 2.5 – 5
Early Years
Play-based learning that nurtures curiosity and builds foundational skills through exploration and discovery.
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Ages 6 – 11
Primary
The IB Primary Years Programme develops inquiring, knowledgeable students through transdisciplinary learning.
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Ages 12 – 18
Secondary
The IB Middle Years and Diploma Programmes prepare students for success at top universities worldwide.
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Explore the latest news, events, and updates from the WISS community.
Academics
Class of 2025 Earn Offers from World's Top Universities
WISS Class of 2025 graduates received offers from Cambridge, NYU, Toronto, ETH Zurich, NUS, and many more.
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Sports
WISS Tigers Take Home Gold at SISAC Swimming Finals
Our swim team brought back championship medals from the SISAC finals in Pudong, capping a year of dedicated training and team spirit.
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Arts
ISTA Festival Hosts WISS Drama Students
Our Secondary drama students joined peers from international schools across Asia for an unforgettable ISTA workshop weekend.
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A world of cultures, united under one roof.
With students from over 65 nationalities, WISS is a vibrant, global community. International Day is one of our most cherished celebrations — a day when families share their heritage, food, music, and traditions with the whole school.