Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
333 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
25 |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Mandarin, Spanish |
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
18 |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma, AP |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
The amount of homework depends on the year level. Each subject should require no more than 10 minutes of daily homework in Grades 1 and 2, and around 15 to 20 minutes in Grades 3-5. Elementary students receive homework in the subjects of English, Math, Thematic Studies and Chinese. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
FDIS doesn't have any special needs programs. Students who require special education would be better served at other schools. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Entrance exams. |
| Waiting list |
Depends on the grade level. |
| School start time |
Elementary school: 8:30
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| School finish time |
Elementary school: 15:00 (Wednesdays: 16:00)
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| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Physics, debate, film, baking and cooking, contemporary dance, filming, hip hop dance, piano, stage magic, design, DIY handcraft, photography, puzzle club, cross country, badminton, basketball, soccer, volleyball, ping pong, yoga. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Outdoor playground, outdoor soccer field, track. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Fudan International School is a public school affiliated to Fudan University, providing both primary school and high school education. It is located in Shanghai of China. It is under co-direction of the Shanghai Education Commission and Fudan University. The school was established in 1950, and the High School started an English language international division in 2006. The school is a co-educational, college preparatory school offering a Western curriculum for expatriate middle and high school students (grades 1 to 12). |
| Teaching approach of the school |
FDIS provides an international curriculum, from Grades 1-12, for students who wish to eventually pursue higher education outside China. Tailored to the needs of a diverse, international student body, FDIS nurtures the holistic development of each pupil. The goal is for all students to be: Global Citizens, Academic Inquirers, Critical Thinkers, and Effective Communicators. |