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Nationalities
| Number of students |
600 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
25 |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Chinese, Spanish |
Admissions
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Sports activities included |
Physical education |
Facilities
| Sports facilities at the school |
Playground |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Shanghai Livingston American School is an international, college preparatory school with 600+ students from Nursery to Grade 12; with a majority of teachers certified and highly qualified from the U.S. SLAS is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. SLAS uses Common Core aligned California curriculum in its classrooms. Given the school's small student body and its attractive student-to-teacher ratio, each student is offered an opportunity for a well-planned and customized study program. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
The mission of Shanghai Livingston American School is to prepare students for academic and personal success in a caring community, where diversity is celebrated and mutual respect among its members are practiced. SLAS is focused on providing its students with the foundation of lifelong learning and the skills and values needed to become leaders in the global community. |