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WISS cultivates healthy, balanced, confident, and ethical people. We strive to challenge and stimulate students to inquire, wonder, discover, and create each day; and 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 unique programs and initiatives that help students to explore and further their passions.
At WISS, we believe learning is as important for our staff as it benefits our students. Professional development for our teaching staff is a priority. Our teachers are given various opportunities for professional development, both on campus and around the world, such as:
Thank you for your interest in working at the Western International School of Shanghai. We invite you to join our warm and welcoming WISS community. We believe in a student-centered approach to learning, where our staff truly cares about the development, growth, and success of each WISS student. The Western International School of Shanghai hires highly qualified teachers who are caring and compassionate. All positions require that applicants be experienced, certified professionals in their field, speak English fluently, be physically fit, and be able to pass a criminal background check. Salary and benefit packages are competitive. Please check our job openings below regularly for updates on employment opportunities.
Shanghai is a bustling international city with an ever-changing landscape. It is beautiful, charming, exotic... and never dull! Once settled, you will find Shanghai an incredible city and a great place to live. The metropolis of Shanghai is rich in culture, history, sightseeing, shopping, and dining. The more you explore this fantastic city, the more hidden gems you will encounter. There are many weekend trips and beautiful towns surrounding Shanghai to explore as well; Hangzhou, Suzhou, Nanjing, Moganshan, Sheshan, and Chongming Island.
APPLICATION DOCUMENTATION
Applications are completed through Open Apply and all requested documents are uploaded to the system.
Personal Documents
• Completed application
• Copy of student birth certificate
• Copy of student and parent passports
• Copy of student and parent Shanghai residence permit, diplomatic visa, or letter from your employer affirming that a visa will be procured
• ID Photos (Head & Shoulder Passport Style photos) for each member of the family.
• Completed Medical Form and Immunization Records
Academic Records
School reports for the current and previous academic years (Certified translations into English are required for reports in other languages.)
• For PK- Kindergarten: school reports from the current year
• For Grades 1 – 8: school reports from the current and previous year
• For Grades 9 – 10: school reports from the current and previous 2 years
• For Grades 11 – 12: all school reports beginning from G9 including the current year
Supporting Documents
• Early Years Parent Questionnaire
• Confidential Principal/Teacher Recommendation Form
• Standardized test scores (if available)
• Relevant educational or medical evaluations, IEPs, or other reports about learning needs (if applicable)
• Completed Transportation Request Form (if applicable)
Thank you for your interest in working at the Western International School of Shanghai. We invite you to join our warm and welcoming WISS community. We believe in a student-centered approach to learning, where our staff truly cares about the development, growth, and success of each WISS student. The Western International School of Shanghai hires highly qualified teachers who are caring and compassionate. All positions require that applicants be experienced, certified professionals in their field, speak English fluently, be physically fit, and be able to pass a criminal background check. Salary and benefit packages are competitive. Please check our job openings below regularly for updates on employment opportunities.
Our Faculty
Who We Are
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. We strive to challenge and stimulate students to inquire, wonder, discover, and create each day; and 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 unique programs and initiatives that help students to explore and further their passions.
Professional Development
At WISS, we believe learning is as important for our staff as it benefits our students. Professional development for our teaching staff is a priority. Our teachers are given various opportunities for professional development, both on campus and around the world, such as:
Living in Shanghai
Shanghai is a bustling international city with an ever-changing landscape. It is beautiful, charming, exotic... and never dull! Once settled, you will find Shanghai an incredible city and a great place to live. The metropolis of Shanghai is rich in culture, history, sightseeing, shopping, and dining. The more you explore this fantastic city, the more hidden gems you will encounter. There are many weekend trips and beautiful towns surrounding Shanghai to explore as well; Hangzhou, Suzhou, Nanjing, Moganshan, Sheshan, and Chongming Island.
The Western International School of Shanghai is located in Xujing Town in the Qingpu district on the Puxi side of the Huangpu River. The Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and Railway Station are located 10 kilometers northeast of the school. The school is located in a primarily residential area of Xujing Town, a rapidly developing area with new housing compounds, shopping areas, and restaurants opening regularly.
What is Nearby
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Quality Housing
Restaurants
Recreation
Fitness
Coffee Shops
Shopping Malls
INTL Supermarkets
Bakeries
Movie Theatre
Scenic Areas
Hotels
WISS is conveniently located in New Hongqiao, mere minutes away from the HongQiao Hub, Hongqiao International Airport and Railway Station, metro lines (2 and 17), and the bustling National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC). Our beloved XuJing offers the quiet, lush green spaces of residential compounds with easy access to downtown Shanghai just 30 minutes away. The area offers an abundance of dining and family entertainment options minutes from your door. Children’s play areas, parks, Starbucks, movie theaters, outdoor dining, and even authentic Italian cuisine.
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WESTERN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF SHANGHAI
555 Lian Min Road, Xujing Town, Qing Pu District,
Shanghai, PRC, 201702
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WESTERN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF SHANGHAI
555 Lian Min Road, Xujing Town, Qing Pu District,
Shanghai, PRC, 201702
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Create an account and submit the WISS Online Application Form, which can be found by clicking our "Apply Now" button.
Complete, upload, and submit all WISS-required application documents. The list of grade-specific required documents and their downloads can be found below and on the pages within our "Apply Now" button.
Request Confidential School Recommendation Forms from your child’s educators. Admissions will share a secure link to an online form for convenience.
Speak to your dedicated Admissions Officer to arrange a time for an Admissions Assessment, Academic Interview, and a Family Introduction Meeting.
*Step 5 must be completed before the Language Proficiency Test takes place.
Submit payment of the application fee. Once the Step 2 online application is received, you will receive an invoice for payment. This non-refundable fee is 2,500 RMB and applies only for the academic year of application.
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Admissions criteria
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Eligibility
Admission is open to all foreign passport holders with no preference given to any one nationality. Preference will be given to families with siblings already attending WISS.
PRC Regulations
In compliance with Chinese government regulations, WISS can accept applications from foreign passport holders or residents from Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. Applications can also be received by any Chinese passport holder who has one or both parents holding a foreign passport, or those who qualify to apply under the regulations of the Shanghai Education Committee.
Guardianship
Local government requirements in regard to proper guardianship of students mean that WISS may accept students who are a: a) resident with at least one parent, or b) resident with an approved guardian (with power of attorney). Students are not permitted, under local regulations, to be under the supervision of non-resident guardians. Students who are not living with at least one parent or authorized guardian cannot be enrolled at WISS.
English Fluency
Students applying to WISS will be evaluated for English speaking, reading, and writing ability. As the school wishes to maintain an environment where English is the primary language of academic instruction, preference is given to those students who are most functional or have the greatest potential to be functional at their grade level in English. All entering Secondary students not having English as their native language must, as a minimum, be at a level from which they can work to complete the IB Subsidiary English B program by graduation, along with self-taught study of their mother tongue language.
Age Placement
A child must be:
• toilet trained and 2.5 years old by February 1st of the year entering Pre-Nursery
• toilet trained and three years old by September 1st of the year entering Nursery
• four years old by September 1st of the year entering Pre-Kindergarten
• five years old by September 1st of the year entering Kindergarten
• six years old by September 1st of the year entering Grade 1
During the admissions process, the Admissions Team and Application Review Committee will take into account a student’s country of origin, the educational system from which the student comes, and the student’s past performance to determine suitable grade placement. Students who have not completed a full year in the previous grade may be required to repeat the grade.
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ADMISSIONS
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Learn why parents choose WISS for the education of their children.
A Step-by-Step Guide to applying for admission to WISS.
Document requirements for Admissions.
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Explore the Academic merit-based scholarship programme for high-achieving students.
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CAMPUS LIFE
Read about excursions and the WISS exclusive Explore Shanghai, Explore China, and Global Citizen Trips
Discover the wide-variety of activities, sports, music, and arts options available to students at WISS.
Learn more about the Services offered at WISS:
A Pre-Nursery through Kindergarten Education for Children aged 2.5 - 5 Years Old
Primary Education for Children aged 6 - 12 Years Old (Grades 1 - 5)
Secondary Education for Children Aged 13 - 18+ Years Old (Grades 6 - 12)
ACADEMICS
Support, Guidance, and Student Pathways to University and Beyond.
Programs unique to WISS that truly enhance the student learning experience.
A look at the IB Programmes and how it’s rigorous academic programmes benefit student learning at WISS.
A roadmap from 2006 to now. 15+ Years as a leader in international education in Shanghai.
Learn the qualities we nurture within our students every day.
From Dance Studio’s to Forest School, WISS offer top-quality facilities that enhance and support the student learning experience.
Get to know the highly-qualified and experienced faculty at the Western International School of Shanghai.
WHY WISS
The inspiration behind the founding of WISS.
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Develop your career as an educator and explore available positions at the Western International School of Shanghai.
WELCOME
WISS Academic Programmes and approaches to teaching and learning.
Learn about Our Vision & Mission, Quality Education , and Global Citizenship
17+ Years of Excellence in Education. See how WISS has grown and developed since 2006.
WISS Academic Programmes and approaches to teaching and learning.
Explore the High-Quality, World-Class Education available at WISS.
Discover how WISS enhances student learning experiences through exclusive partnerships.
Learn more about where WISS Graduates attend University.
WISS believes that every student is unique and deserves to be recognized as an individual. The school takes pride in encouraging students to develop the motivation and skills to reach their full potential, challenge themselves, and strive for excellence in all they do.
WISS offer Subject Specific Scholarships to new students applying to Grades 6 to 12 who display exceptional talent in, and
a commitment to:
Art and Design
Music & Performing Arts
Sports
Mathematics
Science
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In addition to the Subject Specific Scholarships, and as part of WISS’s commitment to providing highly motivated and talented students with an exceptional educational experience, WISS offers a full IB Diploma Academic Scholarships to students who are proficient in English, demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, and show promise of excelling in the IB Diploma Programme. The scholarship is open to recently admitted students entering Grades 11 or 12.
The recipients of this scholarship will study at WISS tuition-free for the duration of the IB Diploma Programme, which lasts for two years (Grades 11 and Grade 12). A scholarship acceptance, specifying the conditions and duration of the scholarship, will need to be signed by the school and the parents of the selected students.
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