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Nationalities
| Number of students |
300 |
| Most common nationality |
Chinese |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
90% local : 10% international |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as a Second Language |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Chinese |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A Levels |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Entrance assessment. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
The assessment includes written tests (English and math), an oral test, and a group activity. The English assessment will test your child’s English proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Sports activities included |
Physical education |
Facilities
| Sports facilities at the school |
Gymnasium, sports grounds. |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Yew Wah School of Shanghai Gubei was founded in 2001 with the approval of Changning Education Bureau of Shanghai. Since 2004, the school has been offering quality international education to Chinese students through the Overseas University Preparatory Programme, which is based on programmes authorised by the world-renowned University of Cambridge International Examinations. Professional foreign teachers and international teaching materials have been introduced to create a truly international atmosphere. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
YWIES takes a holistic approach that creates a positive, caring, joyful and appreciative learning environment and nurtures the whole person, meeting the intellectual, social, physical and spiritual needs of students. The mission is to bring quality international education to the children of China. Students experience multicultural programmes and a bilingual environment where their active and joyful participation is encouraged. YWIES also values character development and is devoted to developing students’ understanding of different cultures and respect for diversity. YWIES focuses on nurturing students to become confident individuals with positive characters and global perspectives in addition to a profound understanding of the Chinese culture. |