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School Overview

September 19, 2024

Established in 1865, Shanghai High School has an overall size of 340 mu (223,617square meters) and is historically one of the most well-known schools in China as well as around the world.


Shanghai High School International Division (SHSID) was founded in 1993. In 1995, SHSID became an International Baccalaureate (IB) world school. SHSID is authorized to administer AP, SAT, PSAT and ACT exams and is an authorized TOEFL exam center. Since 2008, SHSID has provided AP courses and exams for students. Since 2014, SHSID has been approved as an International AS & A-Level School. In 2018 and 2023, SHSID was awarded accreditation by AdvancED (COGNIA). In 2024, SHSID achieved membership status in the CIS (Council of International Schools)


From the beginning of the school with only 18 students, to later gaining international and domestic recognition, SHSID  has gradually developed into a fully-fledged international school for Grades 1—12. At present, approximately 3300 students from over 60 countries and regions are enrolled. SHSID will expand into a “One Body (Xuhui Campus), Four Wings (Zhangjiang Campus, Lingang Campus, Hongkou Campus, Fengxian Campus)” structure in the coming future.