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Rank 56 · Asia-Pacific

Shanghai High School International Division

上海中學國際部

Shanghai, China

58.42

Standardised Score

45.67

Composite Score

Top 100

Tier

The composite score blends cohort volume with conversion rates. Schools with smaller applicant pools may score lower despite strong per-applicant performance.

Score Breakdown

Applications61%

Relative cohort size

Offer / Application45%

Share of applicants who received an offer

Enrolment / Application37%

Share of applicants who matriculated

Composite Score46%

Volume and conversion combined

Aggregated across the 2019–2023 admission cycles. Schools with fewer than three offers in a given year are excluded from that year's figures to preserve statistical reliability.

School Profile

Shanghai High School International Division Shanghai High School International Division (Shanghai, China) ranks 56th in the Asia-Pacific region for Oxford and Cambridge University admissions. The school's application numbers rank in the top 39% of the Asia-Pacific region, admission numbers in the top 40%, and successful enrollment numbers in the top 49%. The ratio of admissions to applications is 45%, enrollment to applications is 37%, and enrollment to admissions is 20%. The comprehensive score is 45.67, with a standardized score of 58.42. Shanghai High School International Division was established in 1993 as an international branch of Shanghai High School and is one of the earliest schools with IB authorization. The school joined the IB organization in 1995 and became Shanghai's only UNESCO Associated School in 2003. Currently, Shanghai High School International Division has over 3,000 students from 50+ countries, covering grades 1-12, divided between Puxi and Pudong campuses. The school is authorized as an examination center for AP and SAT exams, as well as A-Level, ACT, and TOEFL test centers. In 2018, the school received AdvancED accreditation. The school's teaching philosophy is to "adopt the essence of advanced human education, absorb world cultures, impart achievements of contemporary science and technology, and cultivate talents for the 21st century." The curriculum emphasizes cross-cultural exchange, technological innovation, and character development to cultivate talents with an "international perspective and Chinese sentiment." The school upholds values respecting international standards while maintaining Chinese characteristics, committed to becoming a model for East-West cultural exchange. Shanghai High School International Division has over 500 faculty and staff, including more than 100 foreign teachers primarily from the UK, US, and Canada, with half holding master's degrees or higher. The school has 100+ teachers qualified to teach IB or AP courses, and some serve as examiners for international examinations. The teaching team combines local teachers, foreign teachers, and university professors, with teachers participating in domestic and international training to update teaching methods. Shanghai High School International Division's Puxi main campus covers 340 mu (about 56 acres), with lush trees throughout, earning it the reputation as a "garden school." The campus features modern laboratories for laser optics, biochemistry, and financial investment, as well as artistic venues including a concert hall and drama center. Sports facilities include an ice skating rink, badminton courts, and a 400-meter track. Shanghai High School International Division offers various special programs. Through "Global Citizen Day" and exchange activities, students enhance cross-cultural understanding; in research, the school collaborates with universities on projects like "Model United Nations" and "Robotics Competitions"; in arts and sports, the school's street dance club has won first prize in the Taoli Cup, while the choir and drama society have won multiple awards in international competitions.

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