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Britannica International School Shanghai
Address
1988 Gubei Road

Shanghai
,
China
,
201103
Information
School typeInternational School
Established2 September 2012 (2012-09-02)
FounderOrbital Education
StatusOpened September 2013
PrincipalDavid Goodwin
Age2 to 18
Number of pupilsMaximum Capacity 750-800
Websitewww.britannicashanghai.com

The Britannica International School of Shanghai is an international school in Shanghai,

The school has a diverse population between the ages of 2-18, the campus is a safe and secure environment for all ages with a capacity for 750-800 students.[1]

History

The Britannica International School of Shanghai was founded in 2013 by Orbital Education headquartered near Manchester in the UK.[2] Orbital Education is led by Kevin McNeany who previously founded Nord Anglia group.[3] The Founding Principal was Alun Thomas BA Dip Ed.[4]

Facilities

There are three scientific laboratories and information technology suites, a 300-seat theatre, a music room, two libraries, an indoor swimming pool, a sports hall and field and a dining area.[5]

Curriculum

The school delivers an enhanced version of the English National Curriculum preparing pupils for International General Certificate of Education (IGCSE). In addition to the core curriculum, there is the opportunity for the pupils to study Mandarin and to learn about the Culture, History and Geography of China, and to study other modern languages.

Afterwards, pupils are prepared for the Advanced Level General Certificate of Education (A Level), which leads to admission to British and foreign universities.[6]

Britannica International School is a Cambridge International Examination center.[7]

Accreditations and Membership

The Britannica International School is a member of:

References

  1. ^ Baker, Amy. "Orbital opens new school in Shanghai". The PIE News. Retrieved 29 April 2013.
  2. ^ Orbital, Education. "Orbital Education". Orbital Education. Retrieved 29 April 2013.
  3. ^ Beckett, Francis. "The New Statesman Profile - Kevin McNeany". New Statesman. Retrieved 29 April 2013.
  4. ^ Parkes, Douglas. "Time Out Family Shanghai interviews: Alun Thomas". Time Out Shanghai Family. Retrieved 28 July 2014.
  5. ^ "Britannica International School Shanghai". Angloinfo. Retrieved 8 June 2016.
  6. ^ Thomas, Alun. "Britannica Shanghai About Us". Britannica Shanghai. Archived from the original on 13 June 2013. Retrieved 29 April 2013.
  7. ^ "Cambridge Exam Centers". Cambridge English. Retrieved 4 August 2014.
  8. ^ "Britannica International School". Council of British International Schools.
  9. ^ "Britannica International School, Shanghai". Council of International Schools. Archived from the original on 8 August 2014. Retrieved 4 August 2014.
  10. ^ "Swim Schools - International". British Swimming & The ASA. Retrieved 4 August 2014.
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