Eleanor Prescott
Principal
Welcome to Wellington College International Shanghai.
Wellington College Shanghai has a reputation for excellence and forward thinking education of the highest quality. We want our young people to become the very best they can be. Independent, inquisitive, intellectual adults with strong core values. A proud tradition of values shared with Wellington College UK and all Wellington College China schools: courage, kindness, integrity, responsibility and respect. At Wellington in Shanghai, we also benefit from the inclusivity of our international community and our position in China today.
We have high expectations for our pupils and ourselves, striving to achieve excellence in all that we do together. It is our ambition that every child leaves Wellington ready to embrace all opportunities and challenges: to lead and live well.
We have organised the information available for this school into 6 sections and 36 questions. Click or tap on the name of each section to read more.
Number of students
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1300
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Number of nationalities represented in the school
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Over 40
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Most common nationality
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UK, US and Europe
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Ratio of local students to international students
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All international students
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Max. number of students per class
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Nursery: 16;
Reception: 18;
Year 1 to 13: 22
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Does the school employ teaching assistants?
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Yes, there is 1 TA per class from Nursery to year 5.
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Native English speaking teachers
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Yes
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Language support for students not fluent in English
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English is the language of instruction. Wellington has an EAL, English as an Additional Language Programme, for a small number of pupils for whom English is not their first language and who need some extra support in being academically fluent in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
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Additional language classes offered by the school
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English, Chinese, French and Spanish
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Do teachers assign homework to their students?
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Yes
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Approximate hours of homework given
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There is a homework timetable to ensure that homework is planned and managed. The suggested time varies according to age from around 20 minutes in Early Years to 2 hours per night in year 11.
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Uniform required
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Yes
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Waiting list
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The waiting list depends on the year group.
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Entry evaluation for students
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Yes
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Brief description of entry evaluation required
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Admissions assessments are undertaken for all prospective pupils, tailored to the age of the child.
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Deadline for registration (new academic year)
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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.
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Students can join after academic year begins
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As an international school serving the needs of the international community in Shanghai we admit pupils throughout the academic year .
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External examinations or assessments available
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IB Diploma and IGCSE
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Results in these examinations
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IB Diploma
The 2019 IB Diploma results were Wellington’s third consecutive set of outstanding outcomes. Our 2019 leavers increased our average IB point score to 36.6, significantly higher than the global average of 29.9. Our highest scoring pupil was awarded an incredible 42 points.
IGCSE
The 2019 IGCSE results were Wellington’s fourth set of excellent outcomes. This was the first year working with a mixed economy of CIE grades (A*-G) and Edexcel (9-1). 72% of all 2019 IGCSE grades were grade 9-7, or equivalent A*/A. 92% of all 2019 IGCSE grades were 9-6 or A*-B.
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Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?
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Wellington is a secular school.
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School bus service available
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Yes. For the convenience of our pupils and parents, Wellington provides a daily school bus service in cooperation with Shanghai Peixing Transportation Service Co.Ltd. The service operates more than 130 pickup points in Puxi and a further 70 in Pudong, with the aim of maximising coverage and convenience.
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Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs
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Wellington's Special Educational Needs (SEN) department provides support to pupils with emergent learning difficulties. In order to help pupils reach their full potential, we work closely with teachers and parents identifying needs, assessing the child, planning the right support, and implementing and reviewing SEN support.
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Learning support offered
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Children’s experiences and baselines vary greatly. Some pupils are capable learners but may need special educational provision to access the curriculum at some point in their school lives. At Wellington, we are committed to developing children’s academic achievement as well as personal and social growth. We want all pupils to make progress, recognising ability and potential as well as celebrating high attainment.
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The school supports gifted, able and talented students
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Wellington has high academic expectation for all our pupils. Our aim is to help every child reach his or her potential through developing a love of learning and an inquiring, creative, yet critical mind which looks beyond what is taught in the classroom. In addition to the challenging curriculum, many of the subjects also offer ‘stretch and challenge’ activities.
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Student access to education psychologist
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Pupils at Wellington have access to our two experienced onsight school counsellors.
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Qualities and characteristics best defining the school
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Opened in August 2014 and located in the New Bund area, Wellington College International Shanghai is a fully co-educational day school with over 1,300 pupils, aged 3 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.
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Teaching approach of the school
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Nursery to year 9: English National Curriculum and International Primary Curriculum
Years 10 and 11: IGCSE
Years 12 and 13: IB Diploma Programme
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