Wellington College International Shanghai is guided by a clear Vision and Purpose, expressed in our motto: ‘Be You. Be More.’
We are an ambitious school offering a pioneering education to serve and help shape a better world, combining the very best of British and international education to create a pupil-centric, multilingual, multicultural and inclusive learning experience. Everday we inspire our children to be the best version of themselves, to take pride in where they come from and to be the change they wish to see in the world.
Since our founding in 2014, Wellington College International Shanghai has achieved global recognition for cultivating high-achieving, high-character pupils who graduate as Old Wellingtonians and go on to the best universities in the world.
Our school has been ranked #2 in China by Hurun, the leading school index in China; we have also been included on the Carfax Schools Index Top 150. Our pupils have been accepted at 12 of the US News and World Report Top 20 Universities and at 10 of the QS Top 20 Universities. In 2024 our average IB score was 37.1. Our pupils take advantage of unparalleled opportunities to distinguish themselves in academics, sport, the arts, and leadership.
We serve pupils from ages 2-18. Our youngest learners are housed in a bespoke Early Years setting 5 minutes from our Main Campus.
Our Wellingtonian identity is expressed in our multicultural community. We bring together families from 40+ nationalities and regions. Our global community is grounded in China; our founder is from Shanghai and she herself is a graduate of Oxford University. Through education we build a dynamic new identity which bridges East and West. We are a not-for-profit organisation and all revenues in excess of costs stay with the school.
Our expatriate teachers have decades of experience and most come from UK/America/Europe. All have advanced degrees in their subject or area of specialisation. Our teacher turnover rate is one of the lowest in Shanghai.
Our campus is the only international school located on the Huangpu River, affording easy access to families in both Puxi and Pudong. Our Qiantan neighborhood is often called the “Second Lujiazui” for its seamless blend of high-end shopping and eating, green spaces, and premium accomodations and hotels.
The spacious grounds house our truly modern campus which features incredible facilities allowing pupils to challenge themselves and attain excellence in sport, the arts, technology, leadership and academics.
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