Yew Chung International School of Shanghai YCIS Shanghai's unique educational philosophy involves a co-principal and co-teaching system that integrates the best elements of both Eastern and Western cultures. Our international curriculum is based upon the National Curriculum for England. With over 2300 students and 50 nationalities represented in our student body, YCIS Shanghai, an IB World School, has growing campuses located in prime locations in Hongqiao, Gubei and Pudong to serve the expatriate community in Shanghai. |
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| Founding Date | Founded in Hong Kong 1932, established in Shanghai 1993 |
| Accrediations & Affiliations | New England Association of Schools and Colleagues (NEASC), Council of International School (CIS), International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), Cambridge International Center (CIS), National Center of Curriculum and Textbooks (NCCT), Association of China and Mongolia International Schools (ACAMIS). |
| Type | ECE, Primary, Secondary, IGCSE and IB |
| Age of Students | 1 - 18 years |
| Number of Students | Over 2,300 students |
| Nationality of Students | 50 different nationalities represented |
| Education/ Curriculum | National Curriculum for England leading to International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. Strong Chinese program in Primary and Secondary, co-teaching lessons by both Chinese and Western teachers. Additional programs such as Character First, World Classroom, Exploring and Experiencing China field trips, and violin classes. |
| Primary Teaching Language | English |
| Languages Taught | English and Chinese |
| Teachers | Over 300 dedicated teachers, all native English speakers from UK, Australia, New Zealand, US and Canada. All teachers are degree holders in their specialized subjects, have minimum of 2 years of teaching experience and recognized teaching certificate.Two full time University Guidance counselors provide constant support for the graduate students.Teachers have ongoing profes- sional development. |
| Teaching Assistants | One Western and one Chinese teacher for ECE and Primary, one Western teacher for Secondary. |
| Class Size | 12-25 students, depending on the age and class type |
| Teacher-Student Ratio | 1: 6 for 1 year olds, 1: 8 for 2 year olds, 1: 11 for kindergarten, 2: 25 for primary students and 1: 25 for secondary students |
| School Hours | 8 am - 3:30 pm, Monday thru Friday |
| After-school Activities | YCIS Shanghai nurtures the whole person and promotes multiple-intelligence development to allow students to develop their own individual talents. After school activities include drama, pottery, photography, art classes, computer activities, music, sports and a variety of others. Member of three competitive sports leagues. |
| School Facilities | Large sport fields, gymnasium, music, art and design classrooms, canteen, libraries, modern ICT rooms, fully equipped science laboratories, auditorium and playgrounds. |
| School Nurse or Healthcare | Yes, school nurse on site |
| School Bus | Yes, school bus service is provided |
| School Lunch | Yes, healthy school lunch is provided by a professional catering company and includes a variety of Western and Asian food. |
| Admission & Fees | Annual School fees for 2012-2013 school year: RMB 73,000 to RMB 236,000 |
| Contacts | Puxi Campus Location 1: Hongqiao, 11 Shui Cheng Road Tel: (+86 21) 6242 3243 Fax: (+86 21) 6242 7331 Location 2: Gubei, 18 West Rong Hua Road, Gubei New Area Pudong Campus Tel: (+86 21) 6219 5910 Fax: (+86 21) 6219 0675 Location 3: Regency Park, 1817 Hua Mu Road, Pudong Tel: (+86 21) 5033 1900 Fax: (+86 21) 6856 5907 Location 4: Century Park, 1433 Dong Xiu Road, Pudong New Area Tel: (+86 21) 5045 6475 Fax: (+86 21) 5045-4725 Email:enquiry@sh.ycef.com Website:www.ycis-sh.com View Map |