About Xiwai International School
Xiwai International School was established by Shanghai International Studies and Shanghai Xiwai Investment Management Company in 2005 and officially approved by the educational authorities of Songjiang District and Shanghai. It is a full-time boarding private international school with a 15-year continuous course of study, from kindergarten through to primary school, middle school, and high school.
The school is located in the beautiful Songjiang District of Shanghai, next to the Songjiang campus of Shanghai International Studies University. It encompasses 36 acres and the building area is 130,000 square meters. At present, there are nearly 5,000 students in the school, which is composed of a primary school, middle school and high school and both domestic and international departments. The school takes “Seek truth, cultivate character, pursue goodness” as its motto, with an educational goal of cultivating students with an independent character, strong critical thinking abilities, and a strong sense of patriotism combined with an international vision and outlook. The cultivation of students’ spirit of criticism, creativity, and practical ability is carried out through rigorous courses organized in five categories, including Humanities, Mathematics, Science and Technology, Physical Education, and Character Building. The school provides a personalized development platform for teachers who are dedicated to teaching management, educational research, and teaching innovation, as well as opportunities to participate in exchange programs and to teach at a branch of our school in the US. Our professional development program ensures that all teachers in Xiwai are equipped with solid teaching skills while also possessing the ability to inspire students’ creativity.
