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At NAIS Pudong, we’re proud to be part of Nord Anglia Education, the world’s leading organisation of premium international schools.

The choice of education can shape a child’s future. We recently sat down with two families who transferred to NAIS Pudong to hear about their decision-making process, their adaptation journey, and the growth they’ve witnessed in their children. From personalised learning support and an authentic British educational environment to the nurturing of a critical thinking and an open-minded community - let's explore how NAIS Pudong empowers students to thrive in a globalised world.

Last week, as part of the Living Legacies series, our school had the pleasure of welcoming Ms. Chen, an associate professor of economics and parent of an eighth-grade student, to speak to our Grade 10–12 students. In her lecture, Ms. Chen explored the causes and effects of the U.S.–China tariff dispute, blending professional insight with personal experience to bring the topic to life.

On May 30th, our school held the Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2025 and Principal’s Awards Presentation for whole school. The day was not only a celebration of academic achievements but also a tribute to character, growth, and individuality.  

As part of our Social Impact programme, students recently took part in a hands-on learning experience at Urban Bees Shanghai, where they immersed themselves in the fascinating and complex world of honeybees. Through guided exploration of active hives, students gained first-hand insight into the bee life cycle, the distinct roles of the queen, drones, and worker bees, and the collective intelligence that drives the hive’s survival.

Last week, NAIS Pudong Primary School hosted a fascinating "Vintage Artifacts Show & Tell" lecture for Year 5 and Year 6 students, aiming to deepen their appreciation for Chinese cultural heritage.

Leading international schools organization, Nord Anglia Education, recently announced a host of new opportunities set to launch in the summer of 2025 through its sports and wellbeing collaboration with IMG Academy, the global leader in sports education.

After more than a decade of relentless learning and passion, Yeonjin is now standing at the threshold of a new chapter - one shaped by curiosity, courage, and an impressive range of university courses offered by G5 institutions and other global education leaders.

Huge congratulations to our incredible Class of 2025! Your hard work, curiosity, and resilience have paid off in extraordinary ways—with offers from some of the world’s top universities, including LSE, UCL, KCL, and more!

At Nord Anglia International School Shanghai, Pudong (NAIS), we believe firmly that every child has the potential to become a confident communicator and writer.  Across Early Years and Primary, and leading into our Key Stage 3 transition, we utilise the Talk for Writing approach to accelerate our students’ progress in reading and writing and, crucially, in their speaking and listening.

Earlier today we held our termly Principal’s Award Ceremony, this time recognising outstanding creativity across all year groups from Year 1 to Year 13. These awards celebrate students who have demonstrated exceptional originality, artistic talent, and innovative thinking throughout Term 2. Whether through the arts, music, writing, science, or problem-solving, these students have inspired their peers and teachers with their unique approaches to learning and expression.

NAIS Pudong students from Year 9 to Year 12 were fortunate enough to take part in the NAE Service Project in the Kilimanjaro area of Tanzania.  Annabelle S, Giselle O, Andy Z, Kevin C, Linus L and Ricky Z were joined by Olivia W from our sister school LIS Chengdu, as well as students from BIS Abu Dhabi, BIS Charlotte, BSB Shunyi, Hameline Laie, and Beau Soleil.

We were delighted to welcome Mr Justin Foley to our campus earlier this week to continue our Industry Expert series, a programme which sees specialists from a variety of industries come to talk with our senior students about their pathways and career planning.

The results of our Annual Parent Survey (APS) have been released and we are blown away by the feedback!

Last week, ten students from NAIS Pudong joined nearly 40 friends from our sister schools in Guangzhou and Cambodia for an unforgettable trip to Switzerland. From the initial shyness of meeting new faces to the lively farewells filled with laughter and heartfelt goodbyes, the friendships forged during this journey were truly touching!

On the 10th of Jan, under the theme of Unity & Belonging,5 NAIS Pudong students took part in the TEDx youth event at our sister school at BSB Shunyi. This provided a wonderful opportunity for our students to demonstrate their own creative thinking and confidence in public speaking in front of a live audience which at some point reached nearly 20,000 viewers accessing the live feed.

This week’s PE lessons focused on the Global Campus Sports Challenge, an activity in which students from various Nord Anglia schools around the globe compete to log as many miles as possible through walking, running, swimming, or cycling activities. In sessions here at NAIS Pudong, students from Years 1 to 6 dedicated one lesson to running and another to swimming. Together in PE lessons, they covered a truly impressive total of 320 miles on foot and 20 miles in the water!

On 21st and 22nd October, NAIS Pudong had the privilege of hosting the first of our Juilliard link staff, Music Specialist Mr Brian Drye, from New York. Over the course of his visit, Mr Drye engaged our staff and students in a series of dynamic and creative sessions, showcasing Juilliard’s innovative approach to music education.

The summer trekking expedition of the year returned this month when a group of our students headed into the Swiss mountains for the experience of a lifetime!

Hope it gives you all a little insight into the action-packed world of expeditions.