Quick summary of key school information
All the details about this school in their own words
Nationalities
| Number of students |
748 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
10 |
| Most common nationality |
Chinese |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
9 to 10 |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
No |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Chinese, Spanish, French |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
No |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
1:1 Bring Your Own Device (BYOB) Program |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
Collegeboard AP Examinations; SAT Examinations |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
30 mins per class |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100 |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Provide gifted and talented students with the opportunity to work digitally via Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY) |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Diagnostic Testing in: English, Mathematics, and Chinese |
| Waiting list |
In Primary School Yes; In Middle School and High School No |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No Deadline, we run a rolling admissions process |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
8:00 AM |
| School finish time |
3:30 PM |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
If asked, yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Swimming, soccer, basketball, tennis, choir, folk music, orchestra, ballet, dance, programming, anime club, student council, crochet, creative writing, theatre ensemble, running, yarn crafts, traditional Chinese costumes, food world, psychology in movies, improv, chess, theatre ensemble, floorball, running, greenhouse project, photography, robotics, rock band, jazz dance, public speaking, chorus, ultimate frisbee |
| Sports activities included |
Basketball, Volleyball, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Soccer,, Flag Football |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, we are part of the local Shanghai Area Sports Association |
Facilities
| Sports facilities at the school |
Indoor swimming pool, tennis court, track, soccer field, basketball courts, indoor gym, table tennis room, playgrounds |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The history and traditions of Soong Ching Ling School (SCLS) are embedded in the strength and determination of Madame Soong Ching Ling (宋庆龄), the former Honorary President of China. SCLS was founded as a kindergarten in 1991 by the China Welfare Institute (中国福利会), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to carrying out Madame Soong Ching Ling’s educational philosophy of advancing knowledge and promoting learning across cultures. Built on the motto “Giving children the most valuable things”, SCLSID is committed to excellence in education; it strives to fulfil the unique potential of each student in a supportive and challenging holistic learning environment that prepares him or her for continuing education and an active and responsible role in a multicultural world. Located on 36 acres of lush green land surrounded by mature trees, beautifully maintained gardens and 3 working canals, SCLS is considered 1 campus with two divisions: Domestic Division (CEEB: 694110) and an International Division (CEEB: 694073). In 2008 the primary schools of each division were established, in 2012 the middle schools of each division were established, and in 2017 the high schools of each division were established. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
The vision is to develop a world class education of the whole child. We aspire to be the premier holistic education program within the Shanghai region |