Campus Life
Campus & Facilities
Our 28-acre, purpose-built campus was designed by Weimar Architects of Bauhaus University to support every dimension of an IB Continuum education.
Our Location
In the heart of New Hongqiao.
WISS is conveniently located in New Hongqiao, just minutes from the Hongqiao Hub, Hongqiao International Airport and Railway Station, metro lines 2 and 17, and the National Exhibition and Convention Center.
Our beloved Xujing offers the quiet, lush green spaces of residential compounds, with easy access to downtown Shanghai just 30 minutes away. The area is full of dining and family entertainment — parks, cafés, theatres, and Italian cuisine all within reach.
Photo tour
Explore our campus in pictures.
Classrooms, fields, playgrounds, studios, and shared spaces across our purpose-built grounds — supporting the full IB continuum from Early Years through Graduation.
Academics
Spaces designed for inquiry.
Bright, spacious classrooms
Equipped with the technology and flexible furniture that supports every IB programme.
Flexible Learning Spaces
Open spaces purpose-built for collaboration, project work, and inquiry.
Modern Art Studios
Vibrant studios for visual arts across every section of the school.
Science & Tech Labs
Fully equipped IB-spec laboratories for Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Sports Science.
Design & Robotics Labs
Spaces for STEAM design, robotics, and engineering challenges.
MAC & PC Labs
Cross-platform computing labs supporting media, design, and computer science.
iPad & Laptop Stations
1:1 device access throughout the school, with managed environments.
Outdoor Playgrounds
Several large outdoor playground areas for every age group.
Sports
World-class athletics facilities.
Astroturf Football Field
A professional-grade pitch — home to our Tigers and our Stoke City Academy programme.
Indoor Gymnasium
Multi-court indoor gym for basketball, volleyball, badminton, and PE.
Two Swimming Pools
A learner pool for our youngest swimmers and a competition pool for the WISS Tiger Swim Team.
Running Track
Athletics track encircling the football pitch — for sprinting, endurance, and competition.
Climbing Wall
Professional climbing wall used in PE and our active climbing club.
Gymnastics Studio
Dedicated gymnastics studio for movement, balance, and coordination.
Performing Arts
Stages, studios, and creative spaces.
Working Theatre
A professional theatre space for school plays, musicals, ISTA festivals, and assemblies.
Black Box Theatre
Flexible studio theatre for ensemble work, drama classes, and student-led productions.
John Altman Recital Room
An intimate recital space for solo and ensemble musical performance.
Film & Photography Studio
Studio space for IB Film, photography, and digital storytelling courses.
Music Studios
Practice rooms, ensemble spaces, and recording for our growing music programme.
Dance Studios
Professional dance studios used for PE, drama, and our dance programmes.
See our campus in person.
The best way to experience WISS is to visit. Book a personal tour with our admissions team.