Located in the heart of the city, Britannica International School, Shanghai delivers the best of British education, following the English National Curriculum, adapted to meet the needs of our international students aged 18 months to 18 years old. Students come to Britannica for our strong British roots and truly personalised approach to learning, which enable your child to achieve the very best that they are capable of at IGCSE and A Level. Our commitment to maintaining a low teacher to student ratio, with small class sizes, ensures that we can effectively identify, nurture, and celebrate excellence in each child.
School Open Days
23rd Jan, 2025
27th Feb, 2025
27th March, 2025
For prospective parents who need to enrol their child in Britannica Shanghai, they are more than welcome to join our recent Open Days and explore how your child can benefit the most out of the British Education at Britannica.
- Meet school's senior leadership team
- Meet student representatives
- Join demo class
- Campus tour
- Q&A session
Early Years Foundation Stage (18 months - 5 years old)
At Britannica, we provide a fun, interactive and safe learning environment for your child to grow into a confident, independent life-long learner. We follow the revised English Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, providing a curriculum full of activities, themes and real-life experience that motivate your child to learn and provide a solid base for their future learning and development. The curriculum is comprised with seven areas of learning:
- Personal, Social and Emotional Development
- Communication and Language
- Physical Development
- Literacy
- Numeracy
- Expressive Arts and Design
- Understanding the World
Primary School (5 years old - 10 years old)
At our primary school, we emphasises essential literacy and numeracy skills, ensuring that pupils develop a robust understanding of reading, writing, and spoken language from an early year. Our programme not only promotes academic achievement but also fosters critical thinking, creativity, and personal development, preparing children for the complexities of modern life. By incorporating a diverse range of subjects,including science, history, arts and ICT - it provides a well-rounded education that nurtures the intellectual and emotional growth of every child. Additionally, our programme focuses on progression and skill development which enables our teachers to tailor their instruction to meet individual learning needs.
Secondary School (10 years old - 18 years old)
Our secondary curriculum designed to provide a comprehensive and rigorous educational framework that prepares students for both further education and the workforce. At Key Stage 3, students engage with a diverse range of subjects, including English, mathematics, science, history, geography, and modern foreign languages, fostering a well-rounded academic experience that promotes critical thinking and problem-solving skills. As students progress to Key Stage 4, they focus on core subjects such as, English, mathematics, and science—while also having the opportunity to choose from a variety of foundation subjects such as computing and physical education. The curriculum emphasises not only knowledge acquisition but also the development of essential skills such as communication and analytical reasoning.
A-Level Programme
We offers a robust A-Level program that prepares students for success in higher education and beyond. Following the English National Curriculum, students typically study three to four subjects during their two-year A-Level course, with a strong emphasis on academic rigour and personal responsibility. The school consistently achieves outstanding examination results, with a significant percentage of students attaining A*-A grades, well above the UK national average. This exceptional performance reflects the school's commitment to maintaining small class sizes and a low teacher-to-student ratio, allowing for personalised instruction and support. With a diverse range of subjects available, including Mathematics, Sciences, Humanities, and Languages, students are well-equipped to pursue their interests and gain entry to prestigious universities worldwide.
World Language Programme
We never forget the value of your child’s cultural diversity. In addition to the core curriculum, we provide an extensive World Languages Programme, offering native language lessons throughout the school for Mandarin, Korean, French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Hebrew, and Portuguese, all of which are delivered by our specialist native-speaking teachers.
Co-curricular Programme
Encouraging, respecting and nurturing each student’s areas of interest outside of the curriculum plays an important role in their academic development. At Britannica Shanghai, we offer over 140 after school activities. From robotics to cooking club, and yoga to drama, we ensure your child will have the opportunity to explore a wide range of co-curricular activities outside of classroom. It is by having these experiences that each student is given an opportunity to take these skills forward into their working lives.
