- Exploration
Co-Curricular Program
Concordia’s co-curricular program includes activities, sports, and clubs that run parallel to the curriculum and provide additional exposure to experiential learning within a safe and nurturing environment. Taught, coached or advised primarily by experienced Concordia teachers, co-curricular activities reinforce curricular areas and provide a place where students can fully explore the topics in which they have an interest. The co-curricular program aligns across grade levels, offering a thematic thread of intentional, age-appropriate activities starting in the early grades up through high school.
Student Eligibility
Elementary School CCAs
Co-curricular activities at the elementary grade level are generally held after school and focus on further exploration in the areas of STEAM, literacy, service and leadership. Participation is limited only by the number of students who can safely and effectively participate at one time.
Offerings
Click on the categories below to read about Co-Curricular Activities in the Elementary School at Concordia International School Shanghai.
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- Fine Arts
- Literacy
- Movement
- Service & Leadership
- STEM
- Exploration
- Fine Arts
- Literacy
- sports
- STEM
- Exploration
- Fine Arts
- Literacy
- Service & Leadership
- Sports & Movement
- STEM
- Service & Leadership
Middle School CCAs
In addition to our after-school co-curricular offerings, middle school athletes may opt to participate in sports competitions with students from other schools via the China International Schools Sports Association (CISSA) and Shanghai International Schools Activities Conference (SISAC).
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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.
High school student, Class of '23
- Student
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
- parents
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 middle school student
- Student
The colleagues that I have been privileged to work with, fellowship with, and celebrate with have been the most treasured part of my years at Concordia. Additionally, the students at Concordia are passionate, open-minded learners who show grit and tenacity and continue to make a positive impact on our world. For this, I am deeply grateful.
Holly R.
Faculty alum at Concordia from 2014 to 2022
- Faculty
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
- parents
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
- Alumni
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
- parents
One of the things that I really like about the way the Americans do education has been the emphasis on show-and-tell, the strong sense of confidence, the emphasis on communication… I think both my children have benefited greatly from that.
Shameen P.
Father of two Concordia students
- parents
High School CCAs
High school students are encouraged to focus and dive deep into activities for which they have an interest. At this level, there are increased opportunities for competition and collaboration, which may include travel throughout Asia as part of the Asia Pacific Activities Conference (APAC).
Offerings
Click on the categories below to read about Co-Curricular Activities in the High School at Concordia International School Shanghai.