Academics
Academic Programmes
WISS is the only school in mainland China to deliver all four IB programmes — PN through Grade 12, in one continuous learning journey.
The IB Continuum
One school, four programmes, no gaps.
From age 2.5 through Grade 12, every WISS student learns through the International Baccalaureate. Concepts, skills, and approaches to learning build seamlessly across the Primary Years, Middle Years, Diploma, and Career-related Programmes.
Inquiry is in our DNA. Our students don't just absorb information — they question, investigate, collaborate, and act. This is what enables WISS graduates to thrive at the world's top universities and beyond.
- PYP (PN – Grade 5)
- MYP (Grade 6 – Grade 10)
- DP & CP (Grade 11 – Grade 12)
- 1:8 average ratio across all sections
Programme Overview
Four IB programmes, one connected journey.
Each phase builds the knowledge, skills, and character students need for the next.
Primary Years (PYP)
Inquiry-led, transdisciplinary learning for ages 2.5 – 11. Curiosity, language, and the IB learner profile.
Middle Years (MYP)
A challenging, conceptually driven framework for Grades 6–10. Personal Project caps the experience.
Diploma (DP)
The flagship pre-university qualification — six subjects, Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and CAS.
Career-related (CP)
Diploma-level academics paired with career studies — SCAD design, SUMAS hospitality, and more.
Languages
The most multilingual school in Shanghai.
Language acquisition is at the heart of WISS. Our learners study English, Mandarin, and a wide range of additional languages.
- English — language of instruction
- Mandarin Chinese — daily, all year groups
- French · German · Spanish · Korean · Japanese
- Mother-tongue support and EAL programmes
- Multiple phases and levels in every language
- Specialist teachers in every section