Top 20 IGCSE Schools in Shanghai

Shanghai has one of the largest international school markets in China. For IGCSE families, the key ranking factors are subject breadth, teacher specialism, the maturity of the school’s senior programme, and the quality of exam technique training.

What to ask for (IGCSE outcomes + evidence)

• Published or shareable outcomes (subject-by-subject if possible)
• Number of entries (context matters)
• How the school runs mocks, past papers, and feedback cycles

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The Top 20 (Shanghai)

1. Shanghai American School (SAS) – Highly resourced; strong student support; confirm IGCSE pathway vs other routes.
2. Yew Chung International School of Shanghai (YCIS) – Established; confirm senior pathway and IGCSE structure.
3. Nord Anglia School Shanghai Pudong – Strong international brand; verify IGCSE subject breadth and senior support.
4. British International School Shanghai (BISS) – Strong British curriculum delivery; structured exam readiness.
5. Dulwich College Shanghai – Strong facilities and senior provision; exam-year support systems.
6. Wellington College International Shanghai – Premium campus; strong academics and co-curricular depth.
7. Shanghai Community International School (SCIS) – Strong community; confirm IGCSE route by cohort.
8. Concordia International School Shanghai – Strong support systems; verify exam pathway.
9. Shanghai United International School (SUIS) – selected campuses – Large network; compare campus pathway and senior outcomes signals.
10. Harrow International School Shanghai – Strong brand; verify IGCSE offering and subject blocks.
11. NAIS Pudong / related schools – Confirm pathway details and exam support routines.
12. The British School of Shanghai (if applicable) – Verify senior pathway and subject breadth.
13. Shanghai High School International Division (SHSID) – Strong academics; confirm IGCSE route fit.
14. Ulink College Shanghai (international) – Strong senior focus; verify IGCSE offering and support.
15. King’s College International School Hangzhou (regional alternative) – Consider if relocating; verify IGCSE pathway.
16. Bilingual schools with Cambridge programmes – Confirm the exact qualification and exam entry patterns.
17. Schools with strong EAL/learning support – Important for IGCSE English and essay-heavy subjects.
18. Schools with strong lab facilities – Important for science practical readiness.
19. Schools with strong maths pipelines – Check how they stream and support Extended Maths.
20. Other Cambridge schools in Shanghai – Validate school status and exam pathway for IGCSE cohorts.

Quick checklist

• Confirm the IGCSE subject list and options blocks.
• Ask what outcomes data the school publishes and the number of entries.
• Check the Year 10–11 structure for past papers and exam technique.

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