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Students from The British International School Shanghai, Puxi, had the thrilling opportunity to visit the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), as part of the school’s collaboration with the famous institution.

The BISS community's fundraising efforts during the Charity Ball in April 2024 has helped to fund life-saving heart surgery for three young children. Read their stories here.

On 30 October, Year 12 English A students took part in their own BISS Talks event, delivering a range of engaging presentations. Standing in front of an audience can be a daunting task, but the speakers rose to the occasion, sharing their ideas with confidence and passion.

The D1 BISS Lions Girls Volleyball team participated in the SISAC Plate Tournament at the French School of Shanghai on Saturday 26 October. Entering the tournament as the 6th seed, the Lions finished their western division season with a record of 2 wins and 6 losses.

On Wednesday, our Year 9 French students embarked on an adventure around Shanghai’s Former French Concession, retracing the footsteps of the famous Belgian cartoon journalist, Tintin.

On 26 and 27 September, things got a little creepy and kooky in the Secondary Auditorium as our talented students performed The Addams Family Musical School Edition in three hit performances.

What is a Prefect? A Prefect employs the core values of courtesy, respect and responsibility. Prefects are ambassadors for the school and are excellent role models for other students. Their function is to represent the student body at school events and to act as role models upholding our value system.

Our Business Management and Economics students had the good fortune of hosting an alumna, Alessandra Mariani, on 24 September. Alessandra is the Global Music Lead for TikTok’s Product Marketing team, as well as co-president of Women@TikTok for Europe, Middle East, Asia and Africa (EMEA). Alessandra holds an MSc in Brand Leadership and a BA in Society, Culture and Media from The University of East Anglia. She joined TikTok in early 2020.

BISS is celebrating 20 years of premium British international education in Shanghai next year. For this anniversary, we’ve reached out to our alumni to see what direction they took after BISS, and how our school proved to be the perfect pathway for their dream careers.

Over the past weeks our Year 12 students have embarked on the next stage of their educational journey with us at BISS Puxi as IB learners. On Thursday 12 September, we held our annual ‘Succeeding at the IBDP’ information evening. The purpose of this event is to provide our students and their parents with an overview of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) at BISS Puxi and offer practical advice on how best to approach the programme to maximise their potential for success.

Our dedicated IB Diploma Academy team provides students (and parents) with the information and support they need to make informed decisions about the future. As an international team, they ensure students receive guidance through the IB Diploma — whether it's in English, Chinese or Korean.

Having graduated from BISS in 2022, Joceline is now studying Fashion Design Technology (Womenswear) at University of the Arts London. Joceline reflects on her time at BISS and how her education has helped to create her future.

We are very proud to share the outstanding IGCSE results achieved this year! These results showcase the incredible hard work and dedication of our students — scoring above UK averages with top grades in key subject areas. A huge well done to everyone!

Established in 1978 as the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy, IMG Academy has grown into a global leader in sports education. Today, it offers a comprehensive range of on-campus and online programs, supporting student-athletes throughout their developmental journey from exploration to specialisation to graduation. IMG Academy has also announced its collaboration with Nord Anglia Education and BISS!

BISS' Performance Coach and Olympic gold medalist, Marlon Devonish, reflects on his 2004 winning performance in an interview with The Times newspaper.

The British International School Shanghai, Puxi, is once again celebrating outstanding IBDP results. Graduates achieved an exceptional average score of 34.5 — well above the world average of 30.

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The Year 7 residential trip was a resounding success, offering students a rich blend of educational and recreational activities. From exploring Tulou architecture to crafting bows and arrows, making food and tea, and engaging in exciting water activities, the students gained valuable skills, knowledge and memories. The trip not only enhanced their learning but also fostered personal growth and strengthened peer relationships.

The British International School Shanghai proudly celebrates the remarkable achievements of its IB Diploma students as they receive an array of extraordinary university offers. Among these stellar offers, a shining pinnacle stands tall—the University of Oxford, a testament to the exceptional academic prowess cultivated within the school's walls.

Assessment in Theory of Knowledge (TOK) is conducted through a TOK Exhibition and a 1600-word TOK essay. The TOK exhibition is an internal assessment component that is marked by the teacher and moderated by the IB. It is an excellent opportunity for students to explore what knowledge is and what impacts how we know things.