The WISS Difference
The Western International School of Shanghai (WISS) is a leading international school in Shanghai. WISS is the only full continuum IB World School offering the four programmes of the International Baccalaureate (IB): the Primary Years Programme (IBPYP), the Middle Years Programme (IBMYP), the Diploma Programme (IBDP) and the Career-related Programme (IBCP).
WISS cultivates healthy, balanced, confident and ethical people; striving to challenge and stimulate students to inquire, wonder, discover, and create each day. We aim to send into the world brave, compassionate, internationally minded global citizens with the skill and intellect to help shape the future. We pride ourselves on our caring community and our ability to engage and inspire our young people.
Located in the west of Shanghai, WISS has a warm and caring community with a student body made up of over 50 nationalities. We have set ourselves apart with our unique programmes and initiatives that help students to explore and further their passions.
Come Visit Us
Contact us and our Admissions Team will arrange a tour of the campus and will answer any further questions that you may have.
During your individualized tour you will have the opportunity to view classes in progress (during school hours) and meet with key staff.
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Upcoming Events
Spring Dress Day – dress in spring colors
*Tuesday, April 9th: Secondary Sports Day – all day sports activities (back field), with awards given out during 5th and 6th period on Wednesday, April 10th (Orsini Theatre)
*Wednesday, April 10th: Primary Sports Day- morning sports activities (back field), with awards given out during the afternoon on Wednesday, April 10th (Big Gym)
*Wednesday, April 10th: Early Years Sports Day – morning sports activities (front fields), with awards given out during the afternoon on Wednesday, April 10th (classrooms)
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Glorious GAIL
The Western International School of Shanghai (WISS) is excited to be a part of the Global Alliance for Innovative Learning (GAIL) a consortium of seven schools on five continents. Secondary students who are a part of GAIL engage in a variety of 21st Century learning...
Tiger Pride Tuesday: WISS HS Girls Basketball Team
This Tiger Pride Tuesday we are featuring WISS HS Girls Basketball Team. We are so glad to announce that our Tiger Girls have won the 9th Annual That's Shanghai Annual Sports Awards in two categories: the WISS HS Girls Basketball Team won the award for U18s Team of...