Yew Chung International School of Shanghai

Established in 1993, Yew Chung International School of Shanghai (YCIS Shanghai) was the first independent international school in Shanghai officially recognized and registered with the Chinese government. YCIS Shanghai offers education for expatriate students aged 2–18 (K2 to Year 13) and holds full accreditation from the Council of International Schools (CIS). The school offers the IB Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme, as well as IGCSE qualifications. YCIS Shanghai's distinctive co-principal model — pairing Chinese and Western school leaders — reflects its philosophy of integrating Eastern and Western educational strengths. With students from over 40 nationalities, the school fosters deep intercultural understanding and bilingual Chinese–English competence. YCIS Shanghai consistently achieves outstanding IGCSE and IB results, with graduates gaining admission to top universities globally. The school's warm, nurturing community and unique Yew Chung educational philosophy — emphasizing character, creativity, and academic excellence — make it a highly regarded choice for international families in Shanghai.