YCIS Shanghai is now accepting applications for the 2025-26 school year. We warmly invite parents and students to join us for a personalised school visit, where you can experience our distinctive international education philosophy and global learning environment.

At YCIS, we are dedicated to fostering not only academic excellence but also the skills necessary to navigate future challenges, ensuring that our students thrive in an ever-changing world.

 

In this era of uncertainty, students need more than just academic knowledge; they require the skills and attributes to tackle future challenges. 

At YCIS Shanghai, we provide a well-rounded learning experience through our innovative curriculum design, project-based learning, multilingual learning community, diverse co-curricular activities, and practical projects. 

These opportunities expose students to cutting-edge scientific and technological knowledge in real-world contexts.

 

Students at YCIS Shanghai have the opportunity not only to attend expert lectures but also to engage in real research projects under the guidance of scientists and industry professionals. 

They can design and build underwater robotics, leverage artificial intelligence for data collection and analysis in smart agriculture, and even engage in particle physics experiments, collaborating with experts from the European Organisation for Nuclear Research.

 

This approach not only ignites students' passion for science and technology but also equips them with the adaptability, interdisciplinary thinking, and problem-solving skills essential for success in a complex world. 

Through these immersive learning experiences, students transcend textbook knowledge, cultivating the curiosity and critical thinking required to explore the wider world and prepare for the future.

 

At YCIS Shanghai, education goes beyond academic achievement，it also encompasses character development. 

We integrate character education into every aspect of our curriculum, from academic courses and service learning to sports and workshops. 

This holistic approach helps students cultivate essential qualities such as empathy, kindness, respect, resilience,and courage, enabling them to make thoughtful decisions when facing life’s challenges.

 

The academic accomplishments at YCIS Shanghai are truly impressive. In 2024, our students excelled in both IGCSE and IB programmes. 

A remarkable 52% of IGCSE grades earned were A*/A, while our IB students achieved an average score of 35.1, with 20% scoring above 42. 

Our rigorous curriculum, combined with personalised support, empowers students to excel across a range of subjects, showcasing their dedication and hard work.

 

Since the establishment of our first school in Hong Kong in 1932, YCIS has been dedicated to blending the core values of Eastern and Western cultures into our educational framework.

As one of the largest international schools in Shanghai, YCIS provides an immersive multilingual learning environment, nurturing students to become true global citizens with cross-cultural communication skills and a global perspective.

 

International education should not be merely teaching Western curricula in China. True international education integrates Eastern and Western cultures and languages, allowing students from diverse backgrounds to develop their own identities while fostering respect and appreciation for multiculturalism. 

In today’s globalised world, international education must embrace and convey the essence of diverse cultures from around the world.

At YCIS, students from nearly 50 countries and regions learn and grow together, creating a genuinely diverse campus environment. Our students not only study both Eastern and Western cultures but also gain a deep understanding and appreciation of various cultural nuance  through interactions with peers from different backgrounds.

 

Every student should have a global perspective and strong cross-cultural communication skills. Our curriculum not only equips students with proficiency in multiple language but also integrates globally-focused content and international educational resources, helping them develop a broad cultural identity and an open mindset in an ever-changing world.

We warmly invite you to join the YCIS family and become a part of the future of education!