Wellington College International Shanghai

Wellington College International Shanghai

Wellington College Education traces its origins back to 1859, when Queen Victoria founded Wellington College in Crowthorne, England. It was founded as a national monument to Arthur Wellesley, the first Duke of Wellington and one of the country’s most renowned military figures and statesmen. Today the College remains one of the most respected educational institutions in the UK. Its global network of 10 schools empowers more than 10,000 students in England, China, India, and Thailand with schools soon to open in Indonesia, the US and South Korea.

About Wellington Shanghai

Wellington College International Shanghai is guided by a clear Vision and Purpose, expressed in our motto: ‘Be You. Be More.’

We are an ambitious school offering a pioneering education to serve and help shape a better world, combining the very best of British and international education to create a pupil-centric, multilingual, multicultural and inclusive learning experience. Everyday we inspire our children to be the best version of themselves, to take pride in where they come from and to be the change they wish to see in the world.

Since our founding in 2014, Wellington College International Shanghai has achieved global recognition for cultivating high-achieving, high-character pupils who graduate as Old Wellingtonians and go on to the best universities in the world.

Our school has been ranked #2 in China by Hurun, the leading school index in China; we have also been included on the Carfax Schools Index Top 150. Our pupils have been accepted at 12 of the US News and World Report Top 20 Universities and at 10 of the QS Top 20 Universities. In 2024 our average IB score was 37.1. Our pupils take advantage of unparalleled opportunities to distinguish themselves in academics, sport, the arts, and leadership.

We serve pupils from ages 2-18. Our youngest learners are housed in a bespoke Early Years setting 5 minutes from our Main Campus.

Our Wellingtonian identity is expressed in our multicultural community. We bring together families from 40+ nationalities and regions. Our global community is grounded in China; our founder is from Shanghai and she herself is a graduate of Oxford University. Through education we build a dynamic new identity which bridges East and West. We are a not-for-profit organisation and all revenues in excess of costs stay with the school.

Our expatriate teachers have decades of experience and most come from UK/America/Europe. All have advanced degrees in their subject or area of specialisation. Our teacher turnover rate is one of the lowest in Shanghai.

Our campus is the only international school located on the Huangpu River, affording easy access to families in both Puxi and Pudong. Our Qiantan neighborhood is often called the "Second Lujiazui" for its seamless blend of high end shopping and eating, green spaces, and premium accomodations and hotels.

The spacious grounds house our truly modern campus which features incredible facilities allowing pupils to challenge themselves and attain excellence in sport, the arts, technology, leadership and academics.

Sports

Two gyms, one with a genuine hardwood floor; two pools including a 25 meter 6 lane competition pool; 400 meter all weather laned running track; cardio and weight training room; air filtered and temperature controlled sports dome

The arts

Performing arts centre which features:

--Main Theatre, a 500 seat theatre with 4K screen, orchestra pit, green rooms and production control room

--dance studio

--Black Box theatre

--sound proof music rehearsal rooms

Senior, junior and IB art studios with high ceilings and plenty of natural light and equipped for textiles, printmaking, pottery, and ceramics

Multiple gallery spaces through the school to curate student art shows

Science and Engineering

Physics, Chemistry, Biology labs featuring specialist equipment for electrophoresis, laminar flow hoods and a PCR machine

Dedicated Robotics room

Computer aided design suite

Design Innovation specialist room for Primary

Design Technology workspaces (design/ideation, woodworking, metalworking, advanced fabrication, electronics and systems control)

--lasercutting, engravers, 3D printers, CNC routers

Project showcase zones

Sixth Form centre for IB pupils complete with common areas and meeting rooms for collaboration

Library with over 100,000 books serves the entire campus

Find out more about us

Visit our website https://shanghai.wellingtoncollege.cn