Yes
Quick summary of key school information
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| Number of students |
1100 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
Over 40 |
| Most common nationality |
UK, US and Europe |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
All international students |
| Max. number of students per class |
Nursery: 16;
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| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes.
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| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
English, Chinese, French and Spanish |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Waiting list |
Depends on the grade level. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
There is no application deadline as Wellington operates a rolling admissions system. However, as the College grows, there will be fewer places available and Wellington encourages early applications. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma, IGCSE |
| School bus service available |
Yes. 43 school bus lines cross Pudong and Puxi. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
The co-curricular programme is an integral part of school day. Pupils create a be-spoke timetable choosing from a wide range of activities including sport, performing arts and an academic selection. Pupils also have time for self-study during their CCA time. Further activities are available in the evenings and weekends through the Wellington Academy. |
| School start time |
8:30 |
| School finish time |
Nursery to Year 2: 15:30;
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| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
The co-curricular programme is an integral part of school day. Pupils create a be-spoke timetable choosing from a wide range of activities including sport, performing arts and an academic selection. Pupils also have time for self-study during their CCA time. Further activities are available in the evenings and weekends through the Wellington Academy. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes. Western or Asian or Mediterranean and Vegan Set Menus. |
| Sports activities included |
Rugby, netball, hockey, cricket, basketball, volleyball, swimming, water polo, triathlon, table tennis, tennis, fencing, gymnastics, cross country and athletics. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Tennis and basketball courts, squash courts, football, rugby and cricket pitches, air purified sports dome, a 25m competition swimming pool and a training pool for younger children. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Opened in August 2014 and located in the New Bund area, Wellington College International Shanghai is a fully co-educational day and boarding school with over 1,100 pupils, aged 2 to 18 years old. Consistent with the ethos of its prestigious partner in the UK, the College seeks to develop the ‘Wellington Identity’ in every child. Wellingtonians are encouraged to be Inspired, Intellectual, Independent, Individual and Inclusive. Boasting a state-of-the-art campus, Wellington has built a vibrant community where all pupils strive to reach academic excellence and engage in a comprehensive range of opportunities in music, performing arts and sports. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Nursery to Year 9: English National Curriculum and International Primary Curriculum
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