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Founded in 1998, Concordia International School Shanghai is a co-educational day school that offers a comprehensive American-style education to students from Preschool through High School. Located in Jinqiao, an international community in Shanghai’s Pudong New Area, we are dedicated to cultivating the unique gifts of our students in any areas they are passionate about. We are known for our commitment to educational excellence and for providing well-developed sports, fine arts, service, and applied learning programs. Our approach focuses on nurturing every student through a journey of personal and academic growth, offering innovative academic programs, enriching extracurricular activities, and instilling strong character and values. We are dedicated to helping each student achieve a bright and prosperous future of personal excellence.

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

We prepare our students for entrance into some of the world’s top institutions of higher education. Students explore a broad base of subjects in all academic areas with an emphasis placed on opportunities for authentic, deeper learning.

CHARACTER & VALUES

We intentionally focus on helping develop the disposition to think, feel, and behave ethically and responsibly, growing ours students' minds as well as their hearts. Students are engage across disciplines and divisions in meaningful service to others.

Balance is not only integral to success in school but also in life.

Holistic Programming

At Concordia, we encourage students to find balance and support them in their pursuit of personal excellence. As a result, our 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.

SPORT

Our Athletic Department provides a holistic approach to athletics that encourages our students towards a growth mindset. For us, athletics is a vehicle to learn life lessons in self-management, teamwork and resiliency.

FINE ARTS

Our Fine Arts Department offers a range of artistic outlets that are integrated into our students’ course of academic study on a continuum designed to foster creativity, collaboration, and self-expression through performance and exhibition in the study of music, theatre and visual arts.

SCHOOL DIVISIONS

Our comprehensive American-style curriculum aligns throughout our Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School and High School divisions, and is designed to encourage and nurture each student intellectually, physically, spiritually, emotionally and socially.

EXTRACURRICULARS

Our extracurricular program includes activities, sports, and clubs that run parallel to the curriculum and provide additional learning that aligns across grade levels. These intentional, age-appropriate activities start in the early grades and continue through high school.

SIGNATURE PROGRAMS & AFFILIATIONS

We have developed a number of signature programs and partnerships that allow us to provide exceptional learning opportunities to students.

Supportive faculty and diverse offerings allow students to excel in and out of the classroom.

Concordia by the Numbers

Our culture of involvement and interaction between students, faculty and engaged parents creates a unique academic ecosystem where students thrive holistically.

Our Stories

Exceptional University Acceptances for Concordia's Class of '24

Among an increasingly competitive global applicant pool, our students continue to stand out and achieve successful results at many of the most prestigious institutions around the world.

Concordia Recognized in Education Insights's Top 10 Most Valuable Schools in Asia 2023

Education Insight features Concordia Shanghai and the contributions of Head of School, Mr. Steve Winkelman, in their 2023 list of Top 10 Most Valuable Schools in Asia.

Concordia in Newsweek Education Insight's Leading International Schools

Concordia is honored to be recognized in Newsweek Education Insight's article on Leading International Schools 2023, showcasing our commitment to excellence in education.

Alumni Spotlight: From UCLA to Penglai's Flourishing Vineyards

Concordia alumnus Arthur Yeung transitions from engineering to winemaking, shaping Penglai's wine tourism and enriching the community with passion & purpose.

Concordia Students Triumph in World Scholar's Cup Global Round

Worldwide College & University Offers for Concordia Class of 2023

The Class of '23 will be matriculating at their best-fit schools worldwide, including some the most prestigious universities in the U.S., UK, Canada, and throughout Asia.

Concordia Alum Credits AP for Preparing Him for Law Degree

After completing his studies at Concordia Shanghai in 2018, this alum went on to earn law degrees from King’s College London and Georgetown University.

6 Reasons Concordia Students Excel

At Concordia International School Shanghai, we strive to provide the best educational foundation possible for students to excel in any endeavor they choose. You may be wondering, what makes Concordia Shanghai such a good international school, and what can it offer my child?

A Place for Passions

One of my favorite things about Concordia is that I’ve found a lot of passions here. I discovered my passion for coding in fifth grade from digital literacy class. Also, the Concordia teachers are really nice and know how to make you feel part of the community.

Warren H.
Concordia high school student

Passion and Possibility

Concordia’s growth mindset, environment and extremely supportive faculty structured around a holistic education, allows students to search, and pursue their passions.

Shreyas S, Class of ’25 (left)

Concordia time and time again has exceeded my expectations with their unwavering support for my passion, no matter how big or insurmountable a project or goal seemed.

Marcus C, Class of '25 (right)

Founders of the Phoenix Squadron Club

A Close Community

One thing I am very grateful for in Concordia is community. The small scale of the Concordia population makes the interpersonal connections between people all that much closer.

Steve Y.

High School student, Class of '25

Unique Pathway for Everyone

In my opinion, what distinguishes Concordia from other schools is its emphasis on one’s personal growth and finding one’s unique path rather than competition in a uniform path.

Cathy T.

High School student, Class of '25

Wholesome Environment

I can see that at Concordia my son is cared for as an individual. His strengths are nurtured and weaknesses addressed. The teachers are very professional and dedicated. And most importantly, kids are very motivated, and truly love the school and the environment.

Oksana K, mother of a Concordia ES student

A Well-rounded Education

Concordia is a very special school. It not only focuses on academics, although it is very strong in academics, but also focuses on developing a kid’s other intelligences—for example drawing, technology, and even music—which makes kids more well-rounded.

Sam He
Father of a Concordia middle school student

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An Engaged Community

Concordia is a place where parents can really get involved. Coming from a different country, from a different experience, one way to plug in, make friends, and become part of the community is working with the PSO. It’s a great way to meet people, to build friendships and to do things that make a difference.

Deepali P.
Mother of two Concordia students

A Shared Philosophy

Concordia not only fosters our children's academic development but also allows them to learn how to fundamentally become better people, which will have a lifelong influence on them. Therefore, Concordia fits well with the educational philosophy of our family.

Kate S.
Mother of two Concordia students

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Asking Meaningful Questions

I think Concordia really excelled at two things—One was teaching you how to think, instead of just telling you what to memorize; Two was forming you as a holistic person and really having you self-interrogate: What are your values? What are your principles? How are you fostering real and true and genuine relationships with people around you?

Karis T.
Class of '16, attended Harvard University, currently an associate with McKinsey & Company

Encouraged to Explore

The range of experiences that Concordia offers through its curriculum allowed me to explore so many different things, academically and personally.

Jerry L.
Class of '19, matriculated at Brown University

Friendships that Last

Concordia has an amazing community. The friends I made there are still some of my closest today. The Concordia drive and spirit have helped me in so many areas of my life, especially in medicine.

Louise A.
Class of '12, currently completing her residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital

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ALUMNI

An Encouraging Environment

My teachers throughout the years have pushed me to face my fears and grow my strengths. I've learned so much about the world and its cultures from having friends and teachers from countries all around the globe.

Elena S.
Class of '23, matriculated at Baylor University

ALUMNI

Caring for Each Student

Concordia’s commitment to caring for each student individually, even the quieter ones, fosters an environment where academic help and personal attention are readily available.

Ziyue Q.

Class of '18, attended Wellesley College, currently a software engineer at Apple

Supporting Holistic Growth

Concordia means a lot to me, as it provides a platform where I can put my passion for teaching into practice and continue growing professionally. The most enjoyable thing for me to teach at Concordia is to watch students grow and get better, and achieve success as we put time and effort into their K-12 holistic education.

Leping Yu
Elementary School Teacher

Shared Mission and Values

Concordia values the social and emotional growth of its students, and helps them grow as people. There are various programs and activities that provide students opportunities to develop leadership skills, empathy, and cultural competence. Also, I love that the school promotes an inclusive and supportive environment that celebrates diversity and encourages open-mindedness.

Angela Beach
Elementary School Principal

Setting Students Up for Success

At Concordia, we’re proud to help students to pursue their passions and achieve their goals. Our programs set them up for success. Watching students flourishing and propelling their passion and enthusiasm beyond the exosphere, and witnessing them applying what they learn and putting their ideas and creativity into building practical applications is the most exciting part.

Dr. Tong
High School Teacher

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