YCIS Shanghai (Gubei)

As part of YCIS Shanghai and the Yew Chung Yew Wah Education Network, YCIS Shanghai Gubei campus connects students with an educational community shaped by Chinese and international perspectives. The campus supports both academic achievement and personal growth, helping students develop their interests, consider their future direction and prepare for the responsibilities of adult life.

Located on West Ronghua Avenue in Changning District, Gubei provides a setting designed for the changing needs of adolescent learners. Flexible learning areas and dedicated spaces for senior students support collaboration, focused study and growing independence.

YCIS Shanghai aims to develop capable, compassionate global leaders who serve others and take meaningful action to improve the world.

We believe that the core purpose of education is character formation, and it is the most important shared responsibility of the school and home.

We believe that each child is unique, with innate talents and gifts that should be nurtured to the fullest potential.

We believe that quality student-teacher relationships are at the heart of meaningful engagement, leading to highly effective learning and teaching.

We believe that Learning Communities best enable students and teachers to creatively and holistically explore different fields of knowledge, fostering individual and collaborative learning skills that are critical for the 21st century.

We believe in equipping our graduates with a deep respect for and understanding of world cultures, mastery of Chinese and English, plus proficiency in other modern languages, as well as a strong commitment to meeting challenges of their generation.

YCIS places character development at the centre of education. It values each child’s abilities, strong relationships with teachers, family partnerships, collaborative learning and understanding across cultures.

Curriculum Description

Students follow the Yew Chung Curriculum in Years 7–9, building a broad foundation for further study. In Years 10–11, they undertake the IGCSE programme, followed by the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in Years 12–13. The progression develops subject knowledge, analytical thinking and independent study skills, supported by personalised careers and university guidance.

Daily life at YCIS Shanghai’s Gubei campus follows a structured Secondary timetable, balancing academic study with personal development. Students move between subject lessons taught by specialist teachers, with breaks and lunchtime providing opportunities to relax and socialise.

Learning becomes increasingly independent as students progress from Lower Secondary to IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme. Alongside academic lessons, school life includes sports, creative activities and co-curricular opportunities, while pastoral support and careers and university guidance help students manage their responsibilities and prepare for their next steps. Exact lesson times and activities vary by year group.