English

Yes, ELL program available.

Mandarin and Spanish.

20

Yes.

Concordia supplies students with a multitude of resources and supervised access to the internet in the classroom. Each classroom is equipped with audio/visual equipment (smart TV), printer and internet connectivity (wired and wireless). Cameras and microphones are available as needed. Concordia requires families to provide their Grade 5 through 12 student access to an Apple laptop computer for use at school on a daily basis.

Yes.

Advanced Placement, SAT, MAP

More than 92% of all AP tests taken by Concordia students as of May 2023 were scored a 3, 4 or 5.

Concordia’s homework policy is based on educational research and effective instructional practices. Early Childhood Division students will not typically have assigned homework, but teachers may provide beneficial information and activities for students and families to engage in that promote learning and familial relationships.

100%

Concordia offers a Learning Support Program, ELL program, and we have Instructional Coaches and Curriculum Coordinators.

Support can be provided through a combination of teaching models including in-class support, small group pull-out instruction or Core Support classes, co-teaching, and one-on-one instruction as necessary. It is important to note that no formal Learning Support services are available at the high school level at this time.

Concordia does not currently employ a Speech/Language Pathologist, Occupational or Physical Therapist, or Clinical or Educational Psychologist. While some of these supports can be provided on our campus through an outside service provider, they come at an additional cost to the family and Concordia is not responsible for the quality or range of support given through these services.

Concordia offers a comprehensive counseling program, with certified academic/social emotional counselors. We also have a School Psychologist/EC Family & Child Counselor on site.

In person assessment

Assessments are used to aid the application review process and may consist of some or all of the following: Mathematics, Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Listening Comprehension, and/or Writing.

Submitting an application does not guarantee assessment. A non-acceptance will be issued without assessment should the admissions review team determine that the student does not meet admittance requirements.
If the requested grade level has reached wait pool status and an applicant requires an assessment, the assessment will be scheduled if/when the space availability increases.

When a grade level has reached its enrollment capacity, the applicant will be placed in a wait pool. The admissions team will offer a seat to students as an opening becomes available. Parents should note that among equally qualified candidates, priority consideration (not automatic placement) is given to those with:

Siblings currently attending or applying to Concordia;
Those with stronger academic English proficiency, or;
Those who have attended school in the United States or an American school abroad;
Admission decisions also take into account the balance of English language learners and other relevant demographic factors in order for Concordia to realize its mission and support its core values.

September 1; however, special circumstances may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Yes, depending on circumstances.

8:00 a.m. for early childhood, elementary and middle school students
8:30 a.m. for high school

3:20 p.m.

No

Yes

Yes

Dietary accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis.

Yes

Concordia offers over 300 extracurricular activities for students in the elementary, middle and high school divisions. Activities vary by semester and year and may include but are not limited to the following: book cooks, coding/creating and rolling robots, flower arrangement, Kung Fu, mad science, choir, Lego robotics, clay works, construction toys, programming and animation with Scratch, tennis, arts and crafts, building simple machines, paper handicraft, debate club, animation and 3D graphics, sewing, fitness, chess, Chinese board game club, biking, ceramics, Chinese paper cutting, drones, e-journalism, mask making, master chef, Minecraft, origami, touch rugby, cross country, table tennis, soccer, badminton, volleyball, basketball, track and field.

In addition to physical education classes in all four divisions, Concordia offers sporting activities through our extracurricular activities program, as well as competitive sports opportunities in basketball, volleyball, badminton, tennis, baseball, softball, soccer, swimming, cross country and track and field.

Concordia is a member of the following inter-scholastic associations: APAC (Asia Pacific Activities Conference), SISAC (Shanghai International Schools Activities Conference), CISSA (China International Schools Sports Association) and ACAMIS (Association of China and Mongolia International Schools). Sports teams and fine-arts ensembles participate in these associations throughout the school year. Many events require travel to other cities in China, as well as the following nearby countries: Japan, Korea, Philippines and Vietnam.

Educational Facilities:
Libraries,
Performing Arts Theater
Maker Spaces
Recreational Facilities:
Gyms
Exercises/Fitness/Dance Studios
Tennis Courts
Field & Track
Climbing Wall

Gymnasiums, motor skills room, soccer pitch and track, fitness center, spin room, dance studio, PE commons, tennis courts on-site. Baseball and softball fields, swimming pool, and cross country course accessible off-site.

Concordia International School Shanghai empowers students with a comprehensive and rigorous American education. The school thrives on its culturally diverse, international community and is recognized for its dedication to academic excellence, and for its vigorous activity programs in sports, the arts, service and cultural learning. Concordia's vibrant community founded on shared values creates the ideal foundation for the entire family’s success.

At Concordia, it’s not just about the grades. It’s about balance.

When Concordia says it educates the whole child it means that Concordia invests in and tend to every part of each student: spiritually, physically, emotionally, socially and intellectually.