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Ages 4 to 18

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CityShanghai
CurriculumsAmerican and Chinese
Leaving qualificationsAP, SAT, and ACT
Languages of instructionEnglish and Chinese
Age RangeAges 4 to 18
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Quick summary of key school information

Leaving qualifications AP, SAT, and ACT
Language of instruction English and Chinese
Native English and Chinese teachers
Extra languages (other than English and Chinese)
Class sizes Average 25 students / class
Maximum 30 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus
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Yearly fees: from: 元140,100
to: 元140,100
This school has more than one campus in Shanghai:
Middle & High School Campus: Ages 11 to 18

Address: 169 Qing-Tong Road Pudong New Area, Shanghai China 201203

Kindergarten & Elementary Campus: Ages 4 to 11

Address: No. 3, Lane 19, Qing-Tong Road Pudong New Area, Shanghai China 201203

The school offers English and Chinese tracks.
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School details

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Number of students

1300

Number of nationalities represented in the school

25

Most common nationality

American

Native English and Chinese speaking teachers

Yes

Language support for students not fluent in English and Chinese

No

Additional language classes offered by the school

Spanish and French

Max. number of students per class

The maximum class size in Elementary School 25 students.In the Middle and High School, the maximum number of students per class is no more than 30.

Average number of students per class

The average class size is 25 students.

Does the school employ teaching assistants?

Yes, SMIC-I Elementary School employs teaching assistants.

Use of technology in the classroom

There are seven computer labs at SMIC. Each lab includes 30 PC computers, one laser printer and an LCD projector. Color printers and photo/document scanners are also shared among the computer labs. There are IPADs, computers and LCD projector in each classroom. Broadcast room is used for distance education, recording courses or school TV station. AI lab features robotics equipment, 3D printers and computer systems for students to design, create and program automated machines. Design techonolgy labe houses a variety of hand tools and power tools for mechanical construction projects.

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. school has canvas system for students and parents.

Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?

No

External examinations or assessments available

AP MAP ACT SAT WRAP

Do teachers assign homework to their students?

Yes.

Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation

100%

Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs

SMIC does not have the personnel and equipment resources to work with students who have specialized schooling requirements, so as a result, it does not offer programs for students with special needs.

Student access to education psychologist

Yes. School counseling office provides life skills for each grade level students.

Entry evaluation for students

Entrance exam

Brief description of entry evaluation required

Applicants applying to SMIC-I will need to take entrance assessments on math and English (reading comprehension, writing and oral skills). Elementary grade 1 applicants will be assessed based on their speaking, reading and writing ability.

Waiting list

Yes

Students can join after academic year begins

Yes

School start time

7:50

School finish time

15:25

School bus service available

Yes

School provided lunches

Yes

Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc)

No

Uniform required

Students are required to wear a uniform only on some events and Monday.

Extracurricular activities or clubs offered

SMIC has over 60 clubs for students to join.

Sports activities included

Physical education

Sports teams or sport competitions available for students

We are currently the 6th largest sports program in CISSA/SISAC, with more than 50 teams in 10 sports: tennis, cross-country, volleyball, basketball, table tennis, badminton, track & field, swimming, soccer, and darts.

Facilities at the school

There are libraries, media center, computer libs, science labs, AI room, gymnasium, cart room, observatory, outdoor basketball, volleyball and tennis courts.

Sports facilities at the school

Playground, gymnasium, dance studio, cart room, outdoor basketball, volleyball, tennis courts, athletic track.

Qualities and characteristics best defining the school

Shanghai SMIC Private School is a K-12 school established in 2001 by Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC). Our school has a teaching staff of nearly 400 serving over 3300 students in grades K-12 in both International and Chinese diploma programs. SMIC-International Division (SMIC-I) students are foreign passport holders or have permanent residency status from other countries. The majority of SMIC-I’s teaching staff are foreigners, with over half being Americans, and about a third being Chinese. SMIC-I has a K-12 staff of 218, with about 55% being foreigners. SMIC-I offers a full program of instruction for students in kindergarten, elementary (grades 1 to 5), middle school (grades 6-8), and high school (grades 9-12). SMIC-I is accredited by the US agency, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), and also has memberships in the East Asia Regional Conference of Schools (EARCOS), and the Overseas Association for College Admissions Counseling (OACAC). We provide a diverse high school AP program and a unique Chinese language program that has fantastic student achievement results. SMIC-I is also a member of the College Board and is a test center for SAT and ACT.

Teaching approach of the school

SMIC-I’s vision is to educate and nurture students to become global citizens of honor and self-discipline who are committed to independent thinking and service to others. The school is dedicated to balancing academic excellence, with the physical, social, and emotional well-being of its students.

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