Western International School of Shanghai - WISS

Western International School of Shanghai - WISS The Western International School of Shanghai (WISS) is the first and only full continuum World IB School in Mainland China.

WISS is a leading international school in Shanghai and the first and only full continuum World IB School in Mainland China offering the four programmes of the International Baccalaureate IBPYP, IBMYP, IBDP and IBCP. Educating young people from across the globe in a caring and inspirational environment since 2006 and WISS strives to send compassionate, brave, ethically-minded global citizens into t

he world. As an IB World School, WISS is uniquely placed to promote new perspectives and broaden the minds of the children in our care; deepening their sense of understanding and wonder. Working with children from the age of 3 to 18, our students represent more than 50 different nationalities. This exciting blend of cultures and ethnicities allows us to explore challenging aspects of the world around us through a rigorous curriculum of inquiry-based learning. Whether our students are with us for a year or two, or stay through to graduation and move on to the university of their dreams, we want our young people to look back on WISS as a time when their love of learning was awakened and they began to touch the lives of those around them. Inspiring minds, to shape the future.

There’s a specific kind of magic that happens when you take learning outside the classroom. Our MUN team just returned f...
24/06/2026

There’s a specific kind of magic that happens when you take learning outside the classroom.

Our MUN team just returned from Beijing, and while the "Accomplished" badges and Honourable Mentions are wonderful, they aren't the whole story. The real story is the student who used to be too nervous to raise their hand but ended the week leading a caucus. It’s the moment two "rival" delegates stopped arguing and asked each other, “Why do you feel that way?”

That empathy is at the heart of a WISS education. We don't just want our students to be the smartest in the room; we want them to be the most compassionate. By balancing rigorous Academics with a dedication to Service, our students are learning that being a "Global Citizen" isn't a title—it's an action.

Join us in celebrating these brave young leaders! 👏

18/06/2026

The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme asks students to do something quite unusual: to stop — in the middle of their busy, subject-heavy academic life — and ask not just what they know, but how they know it.

This is Theory of Knowledge (TOK): one of the three core components every IB Diploma student must complete, and arguably the one that changes the way they think most profoundly. Rather than covering new content, TOK invites students into genuine philosophical territory — exploring questions like: What counts as good evidence? When should we trust an expert? How much does our own perspective shape what we believe to be true?

These are questions with no easy answers. And that's precisely the point.

One of TOK's two assessed components is the Exhibition — a deeply personal project in which each student selects three objects from the real world and uses them to illuminate a central question about knowledge. It asks students to find meaning in the everyday: a photograph, a news headline, a scientific instrument, a piece of music. The results are consistently surprising, thoughtful, and often genuinely moving.
We recently held our IB TOK Exhibition, and the standard of thinking on display was genuinely impressive. Afterwards, two of our students sat down to share what the TOK course has meant to them, and what the Exhibition experience was really like — from the inside.

Their enthusiasm is real. Their reflections are their own. We think you'll enjoy hearing them.

15/06/2026

They came in as Grade 6 kids. They're leaving as young leaders.

The WISS Grade 10 Advancement Ceremony, marking the completion of the IB Middle Years Programme.

Five years. One incredible journey.

From the laughs that filled the room during Evan Fang's memory video, to Logan Schweigert's moving speech about luck, hard work, and the people who shape us — every moment reminded us why we do what we do.

What stood out most? It was watching students who serve. Students who create. Students who compete. Students who care.

After their Explore China trip to Sanya, students came home with a mission: to continue supporting Sanya Bright Connection, an organisation that helps children living with disabilities. 💛

As Mr. Themba Gwamanda said it best: "Choose the door that leads to your passion."

That's the WISS difference.

Congratulations to Grade 10 students.

12/06/2026

Breaking News from Grade 5.

Setting new school records in “most questions asked in a single lesson” to a weather forecast predicting a 100% chance of parent tears (and a 70% chance of students pretending they’re "fine"), this is a tribute to the years that made them.

12/06/2026

Some kids have been here six years. Some just arrived this year. They all crossed the same stage together.

What matters is how it grows. Our Grade 5 graduates wrapped up their PYP journey with tears, laughter, and one very memorable disco party on Explore China.

They're heading into the MYP as curious minds, kind hearts, and brave humans. We are proud of you.

10/06/2026

One moment, they are holding your hand, unsure of what awaits them. Next, they are standing at the edge of a bridge—confident, curious, and ready for Primary School.

Our Kindergarten Crossing the Bridge ceremony is more than a tradition. It is a celebration of every small victory that brought them here: the friendships formed, the challenges overcome, the questions asked, and the confidence gained.

As each child crossed the bridge, they carried with them a year of growth through Academics, Arts, Sports, and Service—and took their first steps toward an exciting new chapter.

And if there was one thing shared by every family in the room, it was the same thought:

"How did they grow up so fast?" ❤️🌉

Western International School of Shanghai, ESG does not begin in theory. It begins in Primary School.Through the IB PYP E...
04/06/2026

Western International School of Shanghai, ESG does not begin in theory. It begins in Primary School.

Through the IB PYP Exhibition, our Grade 5 students explored real-world challenges linked to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and turned their learning into meaningful action.

They identified every tree on campus and created nameplates so our community could better understand and protect the natural world around us.

They researched the impact of plants on focus, stress, and wellbeing, raised the funds themselves, and placed a living plant in every Primary classroom.

They learned about composting from gardeners and community experts, then passed that knowledge on to younger students — showing even five-year-olds how food waste can give back to the earth.

At WISS, we believe children should not wait to grow up before they make a difference.

They can start now. And they do.

02/06/2026

From Tigers to Trailblazers 🐯🎓

Last week, our WISS community came together to celebrate something truly special—the graduation of our Grade 12 Class of 2026. It was a night filled with pride, reflection, and just the right amount of happy tears.

These students didn’t just earn their diplomas—they grew into confident, compassionate individuals through years of challenge, discovery, and connection. Whether in academics, arts, sports, or service, they embraced every opportunity to learn and lead.

One unforgettable moment came from Salutatorian Keisei Nishimura, who shared how he arrived four years ago knowing only one English sentence—and stood on stage delivering a powerful speech. A true reminder of what courage and perseverance can achieve.

Valedictorian Song Xi Lucas Jiang captured the spirit of the class perfectly: “We will never be predictable.” And they won’t be.

As they head to universities around the world, they carry more than knowledge—they carry values, friendships, and a global mindset shaped here at WISS.

Congratulations, Class of 2026. Once a Tiger, always a Tiger. 🐯

“Will my child be ready for the next grade?”It’s one of the most common questions parents ask — especially during times ...
29/05/2026

“Will my child be ready for the next grade?”

It’s one of the most common questions parents ask — especially during times of change.

At WISS, we don’t leave that transition to chance.

Our Step Up Day gives Early Years and Primary students the opportunity to experience what’s next before the new school year begins. They walk into their future classrooms, meet their teachers, and begin forming the confidence they need to thrive.

Because for many children, it’s not the learning that feels difficult — it’s the unknown.

By making the unfamiliar feel familiar, we help students move forward with calm, curiosity, and excitement.

At WISS, an IB international school in Shanghai, we believe every child deserves to feel ready — not rushed.

📍 Shanghai

Is your child confident enough to stand up, speak out, and truly express themselves?At many schools, academic success is...
28/05/2026

Is your child confident enough to stand up, speak out, and truly express themselves?

At many schools, academic success is clear — but confidence, creativity, and real-world skills can be harder to build.

At WISS, we believe education must go beyond grades.

This term, our Secondary students brought The Servant of Two Masters to life — a fast-paced Italian comedy that demanded courage, collaboration, and quick thinking. From perfectly timed comedy to high-energy ensemble work, students didn’t just perform — they grew.

Behind every moment of laughter was months of dedication, teamwork, and personal growth.

Because when students feel safe to take risks, they learn to lead.

If you're searching for an IB international school in Shanghai that develops the whole child, WISS offers more than education — we build character, confidence, and capability.

📍 Shanghai, China

Address

555 Lian Min Road, Xujing Town, Qingpu
Shanghai
201702

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 16:30
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:30
Thursday 08:00 - 16:30
Friday 08:00 - 16:30

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+862169766388

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